Vixen By Kimber Launches new Eyelash Extension Line with the Ultimate Girls Night Event

This past June 12th 2013, Vixen by Kimber ®, a premier eyelash extension brand, celebrated their launch with an ultimate girls night out event. 

Titled "Diary of a Vixen", the primer lash collection debuted with an intimate experience, helping women reveal their inner vixen in the blink of an eye. This "eye-conic" event featured Vixen by Kimber® mink, human and avant garde collections and introduced the 2013 celebrity lash ambassadors. Guest experienced lash couture with Vixen lashologist, a signature brow bar, a Diary of A Vixen video confessional booth and the all-new Vixen Vodka cocktails. 

They were allowed to touch, feel and play with a variety of lengths, thicknesses, colors and curvatures of the lash collection while receiving services on-sight.Vixen by Kimber models were lashed in stunning, cutting-edge eyes that ranged from playful to theatrical. Spanning in price from $20 to $40, Vixen by Kimber® can be found online at www.VixenByKimber.com or at their flagship location in Perimeter Mall. 

Notable Attendees Included: Toya Bush-Harris (Married to Medicine), Mimi Faust (Love and Hip Hop Atlanta), Khadijah Rowe (Big Rich Atlanta)

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Vixen by Kimber Lashes®  

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Ask Rane!

Hi Guys , I knew i said i would be taking a break .. but i can't stay away :-) That's how you know you really know something ...i got 5 questions for this week . I thought I'd put the initials of the names to make it more interesting.

"M" asks : I need something to get rid of my acne

Rane says:  There are so many products on the Market for Acne . These are usually sold according to skin type and your condition . There are brands such as Proactive , Clean and Clear , Clearasil , Acne Free , Cetaphil , Neutrogena etc that have Acne products . You might also want to stay away from greasy foods that will clog your pores and drink lots of water to flush your system . If all else fails , i would recommend seeing a Dermatologist . I hope this helps.

"S"  asks:  I just got Locks, I want tips of caring for it/help it grow faster

Rane says: Hi, i have books on locks/Sisterlocks which would be beneficial to you. You are more than welcome to stop by and read them. There are also products that are recommended for the general up keep of your locks . If you have Sisterlocks your recommended products to use are the "Sisterlocks" brand of products. They look like this

For Dreadlocks i would recommend products from the 'Jamaican Mango & Lime" Line . They are available at most Pharmacies and Beauty Supply Stores.

"T" asks : I want to start a Blog , any tips
Rane says : Go for it ! I seriously don't think we have enough serious Bloggers in Jamaica . Make sure the topic you choose to Blog about is something you are passionate about , make sure you have enough information about it . Read , research , go out and investigate! Blogging is fun and also a lot of hard work . Please don't do it because "everybody" is doing it and it's the in thing to do commit to it and you will be successful.

"J" asks : We need more Jamaican related posts on here , when can i see that
Rane : Well, there are Jamaican related posts on here. Please go through the archives and you will see. My Blog is based in Jamaica but it is not Jamaican focused , i talk about relevant things as it relates to Lifestyle , Fashion and Beauty ... these areas are available everywhere and not endemic to Jamaica. I think it is important to talk about a mixture of things as there are Jamaicans who would like to know about popular things elsewhere.

" S" asks : Girl talk brand of lip gloss good?
Rane says : "i personally don't like it ... i think it's messy and it's really oily .. the ones i have i gave to my little niece to play with

Those are the questions for today . I apologize for the mixture of fonts today, i simply copied and pasted the questions.

Send your questions to: hautepeople@yahoo.com 

Rihanna Steps Out in Overalls in London

Overalls are back from the 90's . I must commend Rihanna for choosing a more fitted look. Overalls tend to look baggy and messy if they are not worn correctly , so kudos Rihanna!

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Designer Inspired Vs KnockOff Handbags

Hi Guys ! This post was inspired by the fact that Designer pieces seem to be a trending topic . I've decided to make this as straightforward as i possibly can .

What is the difference between a Designer Inspired item and a Knock Off ?

Designer inspired bags are relatively inexpensive and have similar elements of the original product . These bags are usually deemed as "legal " as they only mimic the original. These bags are fun and sturdy and are a great way to be on trend without spending too much on a bag that costs thousands of dollars.

Knock -off , Replicas or Fakes are Bags that try to match the original designs . These bags bear the logo , print and all other elements . These bags according to the "Fashion Community"  are illegal . They are using a brand that has been trademarked without their permission . If you live in New York , you will see these bags lining the street and are sold at ridiculous low costs.

In my opinion , both have their place in the market and are both obviously being sold which is why they continue to make them . If you want a "Designer" type bag , i would say your best bet would be to get the "Designer Inspired " Bag rather than the fake . The Fakes rarely last long because they are poorly made. Also , besides yourself ... you are not really fooling anybody.

The views expressed in this post are my own , they were not geared towards offending anyone.

May Favorites

I loved that May had 31 days because it meant more pay :-) Anyhoo! Let's jump into what i really liked in May.

Beauty

Santee Mascara: I bought another one and i loved it and i thought I'd try another tube . I bought this one because it looks like "The Rocket" by Maybelline. I was pleasantly surprised , i like that it separates all my lashes and it not clumpy . It's more of a dry mascara and it's waterproof great for all the rain and sweat from the heat here in Jamaica.

Nail Polish

Santee M38 Nude Polish: This is the colour i showed in my "Nail Story", it's subtle , it goes with everything and it's trendy.


Fashion

I was loving sheer in May. It is crazy hot in Jamaica and it's not even Summer! I like that i can wear sheer without looking too Summery but still functional. Tip : Wear a Tank top or something under it . I find that the inside shirt or Tank Top will absorb the sweat as this is the type of material that sticks to the skin once perspiration begins.


Snack

Onion bits! Chippies Onion Bits ... it sucks that i can only find them in Woolworth and not MegaMart or Discount Pharmacy ( from where i live) . I love the "old school" Chippies snacks. They are crispy and super delicious . If you don't like onions , you obviously would not like Onion Bits.


T.V Show

Awkward ... 'Poor Jenna" lol . I started watching Awkward when it just came out then i stopped . But! i really liked it in May . That guidance counselor is no help at all ... she needs some guidance herself.


Favorite Youtube

Audiobooks ... i was listening to a LOT of Audiobooks on YouTube last month. My favorite was "Rich Dad , Poor Dad".


 As you can see , i don't have a long list of items as i usually do . I've been focusing on "Business Related" stuff last month .

Make -Up MAYnia! My "Nail Story"

Hi Guys ! Friday ! Friday ! Friday ! You all know how i love FRIDAY! Today i would like to share my "Nail Story" with you :-) It might be boring for some people : It might be inspiring for others . Whatever it is .. i'm sharing it ...lol

I've always had a problem with my nails . I describe my self as a "Chronic Nail Biter " . I remember reading articles online and talking to other Nail biters and they always say " think of when you bite your nails" most .... Most other Nail Biters always say "When I'm nervous or stressed" . It was not like for me ! I bite my nails because they look and taste good! Gross i know but thats the way it is . The funny thing is ... my nails grow really fast but i just can't stop biting them. I challenged myself to grow my nails really long for my birthday and they did . They were really healthy and looked really nice too ... i tried different polishes and different nails trends and i love them . Soon after that ... i went back to biting them .. they looked sooooo good ...lol . All that hard work to grow them was down the drain.

Enjoying my Real Nails

Fast forward to two weeks ago ... i dceided to get fake nails. This was not a hard decision because i ', working on a new Project ( that i will be sharing soon) where my nails will be featured a lot! With this project ... i don't want to seem like "hey .. she's doing that and look at her nails " I'm one of those people who don't really care what others have to say . But! i thought it would be a good idea to look " presentable" ... nails included!

Original Salon Length

First try ... i liked them . I think she did Acryclic ... in my opinion they took sooo long . I hate long beauty treatments :-(  ... i opted for a nude colour because i wanted something that would work well with everything ... then she added little dots .. which i didn't mind . When i got home ... i realized they were too long . I have to admit ... i'm not that domestic so no problem there to put my clothes in the machine or clean up a spill . But ! when i got a cooking ... thats when things went wrong . I could not do anything! Then all the food got stuck it my nails and it was sooo not hygenic and i had to be cleaning them over and over again . Sooo ... after all that .. i decided to go back to the Salon to had them cut and it was a lot better . I use my hands a lot ( so does everybody else) I write and i also do crafts ... so i need to have a grip of my tools.

Nails After they were Cut

For now ... i have a love/hate relationship with these nails . I love that they look good and add a more delicate touch to my hands . But i hate that they kinda limit me to do certain things .

If you are a Nail Biter , Nail Enthusiast , please share your experience and tips below . Also , if you work in the beauty industry ( MUA) how do you keep your nails clean since you have to touch people's face alot .

Everybody share your comments , suggestions , tips etc

Ask Rane ! Q &A Forum

Hi Guys! So i decided to launch this Q&A forum where my readers get to ask me anything they like ... as long as it's PG :-) This Forum will be every 2 weeks and it will be 5-10 questions . Send in your questions early if you want them to show up. Your identity will be kept "secret" because not everyone likes to divulge their info.

Q : Is your "real" name Rane?
A: No , my actual name is Lorane. I just took the "Lo" off because people kept spelling my name WRONG! (which is a Pet Peeve). I get all my mail in "Rane". And i also thought it was a cooler "Media" name. Lots of people do this like Robyn Fenty a.k.a "Rihanna".

Q: Are you a Jamaican?
A: Yes ... i get this question so often . I have no idea why people would think i'm not a Jamaican. There is not one way that a Jamaican is suppose to act or dress etc . I do admit that i'm Americanized but that's due to socialization . I didn't get up one day and decided to "act" like a "valley girl" ...lol .

Q: If you could eat only one type of food for the rest of your life ... what would it be?
A : Cheeseburger! Yessssss ..... i looooooove Fast Food . I know it's bad .. but! I'm not the best cook and i hate having to wait on a meal to be cooked ... soooo it's easier for me to buy Fast food . Hands down Cheeseburger .... specifically Wendys ( to all the Intl readers ... we only have Burger King and Wendys as "Burger Options" )

Q : Have you been outside Jamaica?
A : Yes ... every holiday . Mainly to U.S.A. I actually have this weird thing about Airports ... i love them ...lol . I like the different types of food , different people and checking to see which airport has the best bathrooms.

Q: Dogs or Cats?
A: Definitely Dogs! I hate cats ... they annoy me ... i'm allergic . I think dogs work for your affection while cats act like they deserve it . I hate the way they always rub up against you and purrr .

Those are all the questions i got for this week . Thank you all for sending them in :-) Please send in your questions for the next forum in 2 weeks to hautepeople@yahoo.com