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Have you been thinking about how to elevate your wardrobe without resorting to constant shopping? Somewhere along the way, “elevated style” became synonymous with buying an entirely new set of basics and capsule pieces every season. Every corner of the internet seems to offer a new aesthetic or checklist urging

Woman, Shandean Reid –writer, blogger and communications strategy professional – in a picture showing the lower half of her body wearing white sundress, burgundy tieks by Gavrielli ballet flats and holding a Coach Merlot bleeker bucket bag on a sunny day standing in front of a home garage door.
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Recently, I’ve been curating my wardrobe to reflect this new chapter of my life—editing, refining and rediscovering what I already own. Winter’s chill means I’m constantly swapping shoes at the door, toggling between boots and something sleeker. Indoors, I can let style take the lead, but some days, practicality wins

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4 Powder Fragrances for Everyday Wear

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Smelling good is a non-negotiable, and let me be frank: I’m not a woman who fancies smelling like a garden. Instead, I’m partial to powder fragrances, and I am always on the hunt for those just-right, long-lasting formula powder fragrances for everyday wear. It’s been that way since I first

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Dreaming of Jamaica, Mexico or the Mediterranean to break up your long winter season? Sun-kissed skin, sandy toes and the soothing sound of waves may be the ticket. While a beach vacation is the ultimate winter escape, if you’re anything like me, you want to do it packing lightly and

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Straighten 4C Hair Without Heat Damage

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I big-chopped my relaxed hair in 2020, one year after the relaxer. For the first two years, I got to know my hair in its natural state: thick, dense, and unruly. Unfortunately, though, love is not enough. I had to reconcile that wearing my hair naturally fits neither my lifestyle

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6 Simple Ways to Look Good Every Day

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One of the things I put on my vision board this year is to be more intentional about self-care—so I wanted to find simple ways to look good every day. I want to be more intentional about the little things that help me feel better. It is no small task

Shandean Reid - Canadian influencer and blogger - Minimalist Skincare routine - Photo with 5 skincare products. Farmacy Honey Halo Ultra Hydrating ceramide moisturiser. Farmacy Honey Potion Plus ceramide hydration mask. Ole Henriksen Find Your Balance Oil Control Cleanser. Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Vitamin C serum. Ole Henriksen Glow OH Dark spot toner.
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My Minimalist Skin Care Routine

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I’ve been putting more effort into skin care, but only so much. My 6-step minimalist skin care routine is working quite well, though. It’s perfect for my need for convenience. Until my late twenties, my skin care routine was so minimal that it was nearly non-existent. A good drugstore brand

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One Year Natural Hair Growth Update

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This month marks two years since I had my last relaxer and one year natural hair growth. I’ve been completely and wholly natural for a whole year. To say that I’m surprised, even as I write this post, is an understatement. I thought for sure I would have folded by

Chlorine Hair Damage Kids
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When my daughter started taking swimming lessons earlier this year, I had no idea that I needed to be protecting her from chlorine hair damage. She wore a swim cap, and though it still got wet around her hairline when I take her to the pool (And whenever my husband

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The month of May marked my 6 months natural milestone. I did my big chop after transitioning for six months in November 2020 and officially began my journey as a fully natural woman. And, whew! After being relaxed for the portion of 20 years, this has definitely been a learning

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Simple DIY Body Butter Recipe

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Two hot seconds after I found out I was pregnant in 2016, one of the first things I did was hop on online that same day and order a block of unrefined, raw Shea Butter to make myself some DIY body butter. It was one of the best decisions I

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Dry Skin: 5 Tips for Body Care

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Having dry skin can be really embarrassing, and tiresome to care for. You can find yourself hopping from brand to brand looking for that ‘one’. The truth is, you may need more than that. You wouldn’t know it by just looking at me, but I’ve had dry skin for as

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This blog post is for the ladies, and maybe a few curious gents. We are talking about menstrual cups! We are going to be graphic about it, too. So, if your stomach is weak and you aren’t up for a full-on adult discussion about periods, pads and cups, this would

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Big Chop! Making the Cut

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I did it, after one year of transitioning, I did the big chop! I’m newly natural! I know you’ve seen it by now in my last post, so let’s talk about it. Boy, did this post age like milk! So, I had my last relaxer on November 23, 2019. It

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You won’t believe this, but I bought the first bottle of sunflower oil based on a tweet that said something about oil lifting boobs. I’m not gonna lie, I had barely B-Cup boobs pre-pregnancy, and during breastfeeding found myself busting out of a D-Cup. Now I am back to a

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I tried The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning SoIution after a friend recommended it. I desperately needed to improve the appearance of my acne-active and scarred skin following an acute wave of eczema and acne. Two years ago, I put a copper intrauterine device (IUD) in, and almost immediately, my

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Skincare Routine – Sept 2019

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You guys know I’ve been struggling with my skin for a little over a year now, when I shared my skin struggles in this post. I promised you guys a review of the products I have been using that has helped. Since I have been using them for several months

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Ole Henriksen for Skincare Recovery

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Last June (2018), my skin decided to really wild out and I was introduced to Ole Henriksen products by a friend. I had apparently developed two types of eczema and acne. Eventually, everything I used caused inflammation, and I had unprovoked waves of it every other day. Eventually, I was

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Fancii Waterproof Facial Ceansing Brush Set

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I’ve been meaning to write a review for this face brush I decided to try, the Fancii Waterproof Facial Cleansing Brush. I bought it on Amazon a while back and I’ve truly been enjoying it and considerate one of those “oh!” in a good way purchases so I thought I

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Toddler’s Washday

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Siobhan’s hair in its freest state has tight curls. It’s much like my own in terms of being extremely fuzz prone and dry. It didn’t take very long for me to realize the baby hair products weren’t going to work. So I tried a few. I’m still on the market

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Aveeno is well known for gentle skincare products. I’ve used a few products from the Positively Radiant line and it suddenly dawned on me that I should do reviews of my favourite products. The Positively Radiant line is AWESOME!

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I Won’t Go Natural

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Over the past few years, the natural hair movement has dominated quite a bit. I am here for it. As ever, my little country, Jamaica has been pushing boundaries on the international stage regarding what’s acceptable as beautiful hair. I am here for it!

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Noxzema Cleansing Cream

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I stumbled on the Noxzema Cleansing Cream, sort of by accident. A close friend of mine had sent me a picture of a box of them he had bought. Nonchalantly, I said, “I want one….. what is it?” Nosy as hell, right? Anyway, he told me what it was and

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Cleaning Make-Up Brushes

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This morning I went to put some make-up on, you know, in one of those ‘just because’ moods. However, I was stopped cold in my tracks looking at the condition of my favourite foundation brush. It couldn’t ‘rerk’, so I abandoned ship and decided to clean them. Unfortunately, though, I

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My Foundations (Drugstore)

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For a black woman of the tropics myself, wearing a full face of makeup daily is an absolute no-no. I just can’t do it. But most days, what does make it is at least a coat of foundation. I am a matte loving creature. If it’s matte or smoky, give it to

Relaxed Hair: Simple, Haircare Regime

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My last hair blog spoke of my dead end hair journey a few years back. To refresh, I abandoned it because it was simply not working for me. (See previous  hair journey article for more details). I have hair that requires minimalist attention to be healthy and thriving. I am

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Pregnancy Skincare Routine

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“Beauty is skin deep”. Yes, yes it is. It would appear ny pregnancy pieces are all bout phenomenons I found shocking and/or enlightening throughout my journey. Nevertheless, here’s a bit of information on an impressively important aspect, Skincare. For us first timers in this pregnancy business, (well for me at

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DIY Beauty Tips

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DIY Beauty tips are essential, wouldn’t you agree? I’ve often heard that I am the kind of woman one would label as high maintenance. See, this isn’t true. Sure, I like to look good, but truthfully speaking, what woman doesn’t? Don’t we all feel a little better with fresh nail

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I Scrapped My Relaxed Healthy Hair Journey

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I decided after a while that I didn’t need a relaxed healthy hair journey. Let me get into the why. The first thing I did wrong was not establishing what, specifically, I wanted from the hair journey. Simply put, I didn’t have the horrendously damaged hair that usually inspires a