Category: cosmetics

• My Ombre Manicure

  

  I learned about Ombre Manicures also known as Baby Boomer Manicures on Pinterest.  I have been intrigued by them for a while now.  I just love how they look.  At first I didn’t even know what they were or how the look was accomplished.  I wasn’t sure if I could get a Baby Boomer manicure […]

  shannoninkansascity

  July 2, 2019

  Beauty, cosmetics, fashion

  baby boomer, manicure, manicures, nails, ombre, Salon

• No Make Up Lent 2018

  

  I am not Catholic but I decided to observe Lent this year.  I was inspired by a short video that I saw on Twitter of a priest discussing the topic.  On a whim the day before Lent began I decided to not use make up for 40 days.  I took it as a new experience […]

  shannoninkansascity

  April 6, 2018

  Black Women, Christianity, cosmetics, social media, Uncategorized

  Christianity, cosmetics, Easter, Galatians 2:20, Lent, Lent 2018, make up, Vanity

• Fashion Favorites for Summer 2016

  I got good response to my fashion posting from yesterday so here is another.  These are a few on my summer favorites.  These are items that I bought in past years and they are still great for summer.     left to right Chinese Laundry black strappy sandals These were an impulse buy that I […]

  shannoninkansascity

  July 29, 2016

  cosmetics, Uncategorized

  Bulova, Chinese Laundry, cosmetics, fashion, fashionblog, Helzberg, JCPenney, Liz Claiborne, Macys, Orly, Sally Beauty Supply, sandals, summer, wannabefashionblogger, watch

• #nomakeup – Shannon in Kansas City

  There’s a new feminist movement sweeping social media.  It’s called the #nomakeup movement.  The #nomakeup movement encourages women to not wear make up.  I’m not exactly sure why we shouldn’t wear make up anymore.  I think it’s because Alicia Keys doesn’t want to wear it.  She says that she wants to challenge beauty standards and she […]

  shannoninkansascity

  June 9, 2016

  cosmetics, Feminism, Uncategorized

  #nomakeup, Alicia Keys, cosmetics, Feminism, make up, social media