I'm loving fish tail braids!

You would think after growing up with braids, I would hate them. Yes, in certain cases they may look elementary but it's the easiest way to glam up a look.

I became fascinated with Fish Tail Braids earlier this year when I seen Rihanna wear it on stage. This picture is actually from earlier this week... She wore a white Dolce & Gabbana dress which probably cost over $1,000!!! When you think about it she could have done a head full of curls,  intricate updo or fun beach waves... but she chose a fish tail braid.

What to learn how to do a Fish Tail Braid?? Follow these directions from MTV Style:

STEP 1: Divide the hair you want to braid into two equal sections.

STEP 2: Start the fishtail braid by holding the right section with your right hand. Then, using your left hand, pick up a small chunk of hair from the outside of the left section and cross it over to the inside of the right section.

STEP 3: Repeat on the other side: Hold the left section in your left hand. Use your right hand to pick up a small chunk of hair from the outer right section and cross it over to the inside of the left section.

STEP 4: Continue picking up small sections and crossing them over until you reach the ends of your hair.

STEP 5: Secure with an elastic (like Sephora's Snag-Free Hair Elastics, $3.50), and spray the braid with a little shine spray like Smooth N' Shine Scalp & Breakage Miracle's Root to Tip Oil Sheen Spray ($3.99, drugstore.com) to seal in moisture and boost shine. And you're all set!


Do you like fish tail braids?

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My enablers! What do you think about this? Love it? Hate it?

Miracle product for smooth lips- Mary Kay Satin Lips® Lip Mask review

After a twitter talk about Mary Kay with Makeup by Kim Porter suggested that I try out Mary Kay Satin Lips® Lip Mask.   This my first non-diy lip mask, so I was skeptic.. my fear was that I would have a allergic reaction.Satin Lips® Lip Mask contains miniature buffing beads that gently exfoliate dead surface skin cells that cause lips to appear dull and lifeless.


 Lets start off with the appearance. The mask comes in a soft 3 oz tube. Having a product like this in a tube is beneficial for sanitary reasons.

You can:
A) squirt it on a metal plate and apply it with a lip brush or
B) use clean fingers to apply the product.



Product: 
White cream with mini buffing beads. I like the fact that didn't have a scent.
Directions:
Apply to lips for 1- 2 minutes, then remove.
I  know this is dumb but was surprised to see that the lip mask dried on my lips..lol.  I used a drop of water to exfoliate the using the mini beads.
Conclusion:
Ladies! I think we found a miracle product!! I didn't take a before picture because I was afraid someone would use it as blackmail LOL.. I can`t believe how quick and simple it was. With my DIY lip scrub, I made nothing but mess.

As you all can see from the picture below my lips are smooth and look moisturized. Without any gloss or balm.

This product would get a thumbs from me. I also thank Kim for the recommendation.

Price:
$15.00
Where can you find it:
Mary Kay

Spiced Beauty is now on facebook + Vote for Rai

After three years later I can scratch off making a Spiced Beauty facebook page off of my list. I personally like to use twitter to promote my blog but I'm cool with trying something new. Please like my page by clicking my icon below!

While you're on facebook please take the time to vote for my friend Rai who has entered a contest for the Target Beauty's Biggest Fans.

You can actually vote once per day!
  Voting Date: April 27th - May 17 11:59pm EDT

One of the prizes includes a Flip video camera, which she plans on giving away... I don't need a camera (one of my followers might :D)so if she stays in the top 20 its up for grabs.


Go here to vote: CLICK HERE


Shop my Clothing Stash: Fashion Deal- High-Waisted Skirt

I`m excited to start this new series. I noticed that my fashion post especially of outfits of the day receive a lot of comments. I wish I could keep up with the demands but I suck at full body shots..LOL.

I'm on a no buy...my current obsession is shopping my clothing stash..mixing..matching & falling in love with pieces that still have the tag on it!!
In this shop my clothing stash edition I want to highlight my high-wasited floral skirt I got from Stitches for $5.00.

This skirt is very casual but can easily be dressed up. In the summer I plan on wearing this with a white v-neck, no tights & brown gladiators.



For $5.00 this was a steal and I'm glad I bought it!

Is there any items you would like to see from my stash? 
I love the input and 9 times out of 10 I probably own it :D