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Los Angeles, California, United States
I love HAIR. I love Make-up. I love Fashion. I love glamour, glitter, sparkles and all things girly. I love watching all of the aforementioned subjects. And this "BLOG" is now gonna allow me to TALK about the aforementioned subjects as well!! Basically this is my "Babbling Blog-a-licious Brouhaha...."

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Chihuahua Seizures

(RANDOM POST)

     I wasn't home when it happened, but I was told our little Sophie had a seizure today. Poor baby, huh?!? She's OK now, but it freaked the family out, nonetheless.........

(I think they gave her some bacon and she snapped out of it!)

BBBRRRRR San Diego!!

38 degrees San Diego, really!?!?!

Frosty, gusty night for Southern California

The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES—It's still autumn in Southern California but it's feeling a lot like winter.
Temperatures are plunging Monday night, especially in the region's mountains and valleys.
The National Weather Service says a cold air mass is making frost a possibility in inland areas from Santa Barbara to San Diego counties. Temperatures could dip into the 20s with winds between 25 and 35 mph.
The service has issued frost advisories through 9 a.m. Tuesday for several communities and recommends keeping animals and sensitive plants indoors overnight.
Bigger cities will feel their share of cold too.
Overnight lows are forecast at 34 degrees for downtown Santa Barbara, 40 degrees for downtown Los Angeles and 41 degrees for downtown San Diego.
A slow warming trend is expected to begin later Tuesday.
Of course I had to snuggle with these two....look who was burrowing under the blankets.....

Sophie

Marley

(Spoiled Sophie!!!!)
BTW, YES.....I'm one of those people who sleep with their dogs......
:)

Monday, November 29, 2010

Sephora Holiday Shopping.....

When in doubt, get a female friend/ cousin/ sister/ mother/ auntie (you get the idea) a SEPHORA GIFT CARD!! I saw this video, and wanted to just spend spend spend!




PS- I was flipping through the new 2010 Sephora Holiday catalog yesterday, and I usually LOVE the makeup looks on each page, but this year, the makeup ads SUCK!I think this looks totally ridiculous! ALL IMO, of course!  :)


(Really, Sephora?!?!)

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Thanksgiving Leftovers.....

Still eating Thanksgiving leftovers??? I know I am, and hey, I ain't complaining, but here are some interesting/ funny/ crazy/ FAT/ psycho/ gross/ yummy Thanksgiving leftover ideas....
:)
Massive Leftover Suprise sandwich

Turkey-n-Green Bean Pizza

Gravy/Potato/Cranberry Eggs Benedict

LAZY Thanksgiving Pizza PLUS dessert

Thanksgiving Medley sandwich

Thanksgiving sushi rolls

An "A+" for effort.........

A reminder, from me to you :)

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Misc. Thanksgiving Pics!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!
My nephew "trying" to help!!

"Calm" before the "Chaos"!!
(See my  Pillsbury Crescent Rolls?)

Pumpkin pie, Cherry pie, and Banana Puddin! I had one of each!



I'm actually in a food coma as I write this!!

Random Post- The Family Guy

I like The Family Guy cartoon as much as the next person, but why did I find this sketch hilariously funny?? "Three Black Women"??? I would totally watch that show. I like the last "MMHMM" the best!!



:)

Thanksgiving Delights

Thanksgiving Delights



On Thanksgiving Day we’re thankful for
Our blessings all year through,
For family we dearly love,
For good friends, old and new.



For sun to light and warm our days,
For stars that glow at night,
For trees of green and skies of blue,
And puffy clouds of white.



We’re grateful for our eyes that see
The beauty all around,
For arms to hug, and legs to walk,
And ears to hear each sound.



The list of all we’re grateful for
Would fill a great big book;
Our thankful hearts find new delights
Everywhere we look!



By Joanna Fuchs
Thanksgiving MySpace Glitter Images


Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Miss Jessie's BOGO

(I GOT THIS IS MY EMAIL TODAY)
It’s time to stock up on your favorite Miss Jessie’s products!
Beginning November 26, 2010 through December 31, 2010 you can purchase one Miss Jessie’s product and receive a second, of equal or lesser value, for free.
Miss Jessie’s Buy 1 Get 1 Free sale is available online and at a Miss Jessie’s Retailer. To find your local retailer click here.
*Buy 1 Get 1 Free excludes 2 oz. samples and travel packs  

*Wilshire Beauty* for any Los Angeles curly-heads.... 



http://www.missjessies.com/09_storelocator/storelocator.htm

Monday, November 22, 2010

Hi! I am french and I found your blog through Youtube. I just LOVE your nickname and your way to speak, to make up, to laugh! You are really a pretty woman! Go ahead with this blog, keep on sharing with us your advices and videos, it's a pleasure! Mad

Vous n'a pas d'idée combien ce message a fait mon jour ! Ceci signifie autant d'à me ! Vous remercier autant de pour tout l'amour ! Ses messages aiment que ceci l'un qui garde m'allant !

Ask me anything

Hi I really love your big earrings. I will buy a pair within one month or 2. They are especially nice when you have big hair. I also have that. Lovely greetings from a danish girl Bolette

Thank you Bolette. I LOVE big earrings too :)

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Haha I think its funny how everyone wants to know your age! It doesn't matter hun because you look beautiful. You don't look old at all and I bet your not even that old.

LOL, THANK YOU!!!! I'm just being silly but now I guess it some BIG MYSTERY......... :)

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Can you teach me how to Dougie?

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!

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Sunday, November 21, 2010

OOTD/ OOTN 11/20/22010



OOTD/ OOTN 11/20/22010
Dress- Amiclubwear
Bracelets: IMAN Global Chic amber bangles, gold hammered bangle - Aldo
Earrings: Yours truly :)
Heels: Pelle Moda CALY
Nail polish: ORLY "Glitz & Glamour"
Eyes: Coastal Scents "Metal Mania" palette and NYX "Bronze Goddess" glitter cream palette

Lipstick: MAC "Diva" and MAC lip liner in Burgundy




make-up like THIS.......


Hard Rock Cafe "Berry Crush" martini


*MY* Fall / Winter Protective Style Challenge



Just me RAMBLING about me experimenting with protective styles throughout this fall and winter season. I'm going to challenge myself!

CHECK OUT 160days2lose2
"Fall tips for Natural Hair Part One & Protective Style Tutorial"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_1PCOTqtQQ

MISC INFO
Hat- Downtown LA Fashion District (Santee Alleys)
Earrings- Yours truly :)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mllecafeaulait

Pointless Post

Not to brag, but my UGGS are awesome! I love them more and more each rainy season........




Thursday, November 18, 2010

Speaking of Nicki Minaj.....

MAC & Nicki Minaj Pink Friday 4 Lipstick

MAC "Pink Friday 4" lipstick???
As of this morning, MAC’s LiveChat is confirming the collaboration between MAC and Nicki Minaj for Pink Friday 4 Lipstick. More information will be forthcoming on November 22nd.


Sources say it’s a vivid fuchsia and is said to be like a mix of M.A.C Pink Nouveau and Girl About Town lipsticks. The “Pink Friday 4” lipstick could only be available online and for four consecutive Fridays only. It is due to drop Friday, November 26.

(So now I kinda NEED this!!!)

http://www.temptalia.com/mac-nicki-minaj-pink-friday-4-lipstick
http://www.inflexwetrust.com/2010/11/17/exclusive-details-on-nicki-minajs-mac-lipstick-line/

How long is your hair?

I guess BSL (bra strap length). I did a "length check" video on my YT page.......

Ask me anything

What are your upcomming youtube videos? Can you do OOTD??

My YouTube "New Years resolution" is to do OOTD's! More makeup....and I wanna do something with my hair, either a weave or braids........

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How old are you

DANG, nosey!!!

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Are you kidding?!?

Are they serious?? I don't wear gym shoes and/or sneakers unless I HAVE to, but these are crazy. I'll pass. But watch Rihanna/ Lady Gaga/ Nicki Minaj/ Amber Rose rock these heels, they would be flying off the shelves! I'll take a gift card instead.......

Monday, November 15, 2010

Waiting To Exhale sequel "Getting To Happy".......

     OK, so I just peed on myself a little.......I am browsing Amazon.com, because they FLOOD my email inbox with DUMB suggestions that I usually don't give a damn, and due to my recent purchase of "For Colored Girls" novel about a month ago, I got something that caught my eye.

SIDEBAR: Every Monday ANYWAY I go browsing for junk to add to my Amazon.com "wish-list" to enter the $100,000 drawing. Try it, its free, and if any of you WIN this drawing in December, you are SO paying my rent for 6 months........

     Anyway, I got a "suggestion" for the Terry McMillan novel "The Interruption of Everything", which I already own and have read at least 10 times, but I kept browsing and I see THIS:




 
 Have I REALLY been under a rock to have not known that this WTE sequel was even a possibility, yet alone written, edited and already published??? Was "Getting To Happy" even mentioned in Ebony, Essence, Jet or even Black Hair magazine? Well, since I'm cheap, and don't subscribe to those magazines anyway, I guess I WOULD HAVE never known. DAMN. So, of course, I counted my pennies, and bought it! SUPER excited!!! I wonder if a movie sequel is coming in the next few years as well? I wonder if Whitney Houston, Loretta Devine, Angela Basset and Lela Rochon would be willing to revisit those characters we have grown to love? Someone better call Tyler Perry or Forest Whitaker! I bet Tyler Perry probably already bought the "Getting To Happy" movie rights....watch!
 
Purchase book here:
http://www.amazon.com/Getting-Happy-Terry-McMillan/dp/0670022047/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1289866325&sr=8-1

Thursday, November 11, 2010

TAG! ♡ My Perfect Imperfections



-3 things (physically) you don't like about yourself AND 3 things you DO like (physically) about yourself!!


MISC INFO:
Eyeshadow- Coastal Scents Metal Mania palette
Lipstick- MAC "viva glam 3", MAC "burgundy" lip liner
Earrings- Yours truly :)
Nail polish- ZOYA Dovima

PS- I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS NAIL POLISH!!!

Black Girls Rock

I missed it (unfortunately) on BET earlier this week, but this was THEE highlight of the show.......

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

What kind of "black/african" are you? Are you Somalian?

I have no idea. I'm biracial; African American and Caucasian. Do I have Somalian features?

Ask me anything

Are you good at cooking?

I am domestically challenged. My speciality is Sourdough toast and black tea........
:)

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how old are you now..if you dont mind me asking

I'm OLD (er). Guess this movie?!?
KIT- Yeah. Well, I'm old, so go rest up by Monty Hall or Esther Wilson.
VIVIAN- Williams.
KIT- Esther Williams ! Where you belong !

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hey lady :) just wanna thank you for not BSing around & giving the "BIG CHOP OR DIE" lecture lol. you give really great videos on styling & you always look so pretty! just goes to show that anyone can have gorgeous curly hair no matter where they start!

LOL!! As much as I admire woman who do and have done the BC, I didnt think that was for me (at the time)

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Monday, November 8, 2010

Curly Hair Solutions EXTENZZ (Anti-Curl Shrinkage!?!?) First attempt




 A product review and demonstration on EXTENZZ, the "non-chemical curl styling relaxer" by Curly Hair Solutions. This video is my first attempt using this product. (Round #1)

**I purchased this product myself, and I was not paid for this review.**


EXTENZZ™ is the ultimate non-chemical curl styling relaxer. By using the correct combing techniques, EXTENZZ™ allows you to manipulate your curls into a looser, well defined, FRIZZ FREE curl without the look and feel of heavy oils.


Ingredients: Aqua, Lecithin, VP/VA Copolymer, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Silk Amino Acids, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Sodium PCA, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Avena Sativa (Oat) Straw Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract (Sea Kelp), Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Polyquaternium-37, Trideceth-6, Parfum, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-11, Oleth-20, DMDM Hydantoin, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Isoceteth-20, Oleyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol/Ceteareth-30, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium EDTA, Lactic Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Isopropyl Myristate, Benzophenone-4, Polyquaternium-10, Polyacrylamide HYPERLINK "http://www.curlyhairsolutions.com/61-EXTENZZ-And-trade.aspx"EXTENZZ™:


Visit CURLY HAIR SOLUTIONS website:
http://www.curlyhairsolutions.com/61-EXTENZZ-And-trade-.aspx



SUPER FAB curls, but the shrinkage remains.......

(VIDEO MISC INFO:)
Earrings- Yours truly
Bracelets- (Bronze bangles) Forever 21 (Teal snake bangle) Compton swap meet
Hair Flower- Forever 21
Eyeshadow- Coastal Scents metal mania palette
Lips- MAC "All's Fair" and "O" lipstick, "plum" lip liner

Saturday, November 6, 2010

MY Handmade EARRINGS (Sneak Peak part 2)




******MY ETSY PAGE!******
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MlleCafeAuLait

Hey y'all!!! A quick video showing a few of my favorite earrings that I've (hand) made, along with information on my "Chic Earring Boutique", debuting on ETSY within the next week.!

******MY ETSY PAGE!******
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MlleCafeAuLait

(Earring display by Shortysgs03)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/uniquedispla...

***Show my BLOG and TWITTER some love too!***
http://www.MlleCafeAuLait.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/MlleCafeAuLait

MISC INFO:
Earrings, earrings and more earrings- Yours truly
Bracelets- (Bronze bangles) Forever 21 (Teal snake bangle) Compton swap meet
Hair Flower- Forever 21
Eyeshadow- Coastal Scents metal mania palette
Lips- MAC "All's Fair" and "O" lipstick, "plum" lip liner

I'm wearing these in my video


r u married

nope!

Ask me anything

I can't choose......

I can't choose! I need to buy one because I deserve it!! I'm a Libra, so its OK. :)

(SARCASM).

I'll probably go with the ORLY because its cheaper and you get more........
ORLY "Glitz & Glamour"
Rising Star by OPI

Friday, November 5, 2010

You're very pretty.

Thank you very much!

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HAPPY DIWALI

     Diwali is a joyous festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists (Dharmic traditions) and the festive spirit expressed by those of "any, all and no faith." Though celebrated for different reasons, it has evolved from a pan-Indian festivity uniting multicultural diversity with worldwide cultures.
The very foundation of Indian civilization is based on the pluralistic acceptance embodied in the ancient Vedic scriptures; the oft used perennial Vedic saying: "Ekam Sat Vipra, Bahudha Vadanti," meaning, "The Truth is One. The Realized Ones describe the One Truth in several ways." Acceptance of this edict gives citizens space to express their differences while finding a common ground. And, closer to home, Diwali shares a special connection with American values as it exemplifies the ideals of "E Pluribus Unum," or, "out of many, one."
    Hinduism is the contemporary word used for the monotheistic "Sanatana Dharma" or Eternal Order. The joy and peace in human life is based on observance of this eternal order. In the Hindu approach, an integration of spirit, mind and body is emphasized for pursuit of happiness (ananda). Festivals play a very important role in Hinduism as they manifest this integration.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anju-bhargava/out-of-many-one-diwali-il_b_778973.html

Thursday, November 4, 2010

ETSY Earring Sneak Peak!

     Hey y'all!! For those of you familiar with my "YouTube"  channel, Ive previously mentioned that Ive been making earrings for about 6 months now. Friends, family and even total strangers have been asking me to make and/or sell them a pair! Hopefully within the next 2 weeks, my ETSY page will be up and running!
     Etsy is "a social commerce website focused on handmade or vintage items as well as art and craft supplies. These items cover a wide range including art, photography, clothing, jewelry, edibles, bath & beauty products, quilts, knick-knacks and toys." -Wikipedia
     Also ETSY is defined as "The world's most vibrant handmade marketplace!" Here's just a sneak peak of some of my earrings........

(Just a "sneak peak"! Can't give all the goods!!!)
I'll keep you all posted, but here's my ETSY page:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MlleCafeAuLait?ref=pr_profile

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Do you notice you get more male attention when your hair is curly? do you think Men really notice- do u get stares from them? what are your thoughts

Sadly, I get more male attention when my hair is straight. In LA, I feel the men are just as superficial as the women. Not all, of course......

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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Hair Length Goal/ Hair Inspiration?!?!

     People sometimes ask me, "what's your hair goal" or "How long are you growing your hair"? At first, along with a lot of other women, I wanted to grow my hair LONG, or as long as it would go. When I was a kid, I always dreamed of hair down my back, free and flowing in the wind. The only time I've ever had my hair like that was when I had gotten my first perm, which I believe was when I was in the 3rd grade. My hair was all the way down my back, and I can vividly remember at birthday party of mine, at a rollerskating rink no less, where I was rollerskating and I was able to "whip my hair back and forth" up and down the rink!! I loved it! Sadly, due to perms and hair mismanagement throughout the remaining years, my hair has never retained that length again, until now!
     While I'm no longer obsessed with long hair, I am kinda curious to see just how long my hair will grow. I found this picture, somewhere on a website and/or Google search, and as of today, this is going to be my "hair length goal" or "Hair inspiration"! My curls are a lot tighter than hers obviously, but I think I want my hair to hang like "that" and at that length UN-STRETCHED. Can I do it?? We shall see.......

I like the "curly" left side better!


Monday, November 1, 2010

what can i do to speed up my natural hair journey??

I wish I can answer that, but sadly I can't. Check out this link for a "Solid Healthy Hair Care Regimen"
http://www.longhairdontcare.net/long_hair_dont_care-deleted-20090628-muftz/2008/09/building-a-soli.html

How do you feel abpout the Maxiglide...i see you have 1 and i've been thinking of getting 1 :)

HEY THERE! I use the MAXIGLIDE for a "light press", meaning when my hair is already straight, and I want to polish it up a bit. The MAXIGLIDE is safer on my hair than a regular flatiron, however it doesn't get my hair "bone" straight like my "HAI" flat iron. Like I said, its safer, due to its "steam-burst", but if I HAD to choose, MAXIGLIDE would not be my first choice. Keep in mind, it doesn't get MY 3C hair bone straight, but it very well may work for you! Hope this helps!

Do you have breast implants?

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! No, I just have tig-ol-bitties!!

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How come you use 2 different flat irons when you straighten?---Camille

I use the MAXIGLIDE for a "light press", meaning when my hair is already straight, and I want to polish it up a bit. The MAXIGLIDE is safer on my hair than a regular flatiron, however it doesn't get my hair "bone" straight like my "HAI" flat iron.

Hi! I LOVE the lipstick you are wearing in your youtube Favorite Products video. What is it? searcing for something just like it!! isissonia@hotmail.com

Thank you! I'm not 100% sure, but I believe its MAC "Shitaki" with a MAC "Burgundy" lip liner. :)