Shaina Brown

Wild Thoughts Makeup Look - Dark Skin

Everyone is going wild wild wild for Rihanna's makeup look in the 'Wild Thoughts'! What makes this look so appealing is the contrast of the teal eyes and the gorgeous orange-y red lipstick. The only thing I wished was that the teal showed up as inten...

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Nail Social-Nail Brand Review!

Hey nails lovers! Recently I was sent some polishes by Tasia Collins, the CEO of a new indie brand of nail polish, Nail Social - Nail Brand. These polishes are hand made, black-owned , 5 FREE and straight outta Detroit! Tasia has loved nail polish e...

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About that konjac sponge...

About that konjac sponge...

Approximately a week ago I got my first konjac sponge, after hearing so many raves about it in the past. It got mine at Sassy Suite for $15.00TT and proceeded to use it the same day. What is konjac? The Konjac potato or Konnyaku is a perennial plant...

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Hair Discrimination | Shea Moisture

Hair Discrimination | Shea Moisture

Facebook post edition This post was inspired by the recent Shea Moisture "Hair Hate " campaign AD controversy. I am all for business's especially black business's expanding their demographic. However, in this instance I seemed as if Shea Moisture sid...

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Birthday Glam - Slay Collaboration

Shaina Strawberrie & Sweet King Jazzy Baptiste Hey gorgeous'!! TODAY IS MY FRICKIN BIRTHDAY!!!! What better way to celebrate it in collaboration with someone who shares the same birth date as you! Ok ok ok... so you probably wanna know how this all...

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My Skin Care Routine

My Skin Care Routine

This is probably my most anticipated blog post EVER! So many of you have asked me what I do to my skin and how I keep it looking so gorgeous. I am an avid makeup wearer so I have to be very strict with my routine so I am not susceptible to breakouts....

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Getting Started

Getting Started

The beginners makeup class It is always a pleasure to introduce novices to the makeup world. Last week I began cycle one of my two part makeup class that is targeted to help women who have no idea about makeup, 'get started' on the basics of makeup a...

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Curly Lashes Vs. Falsies VOL II

Curly Lashes Vs. Falsies VOL II

I couldn't be more happy to finally do my first collaboration of the year AND bring to you my new method of applying faux lashes! One year ago (has it been THAT long?) I blogged about how I apply my faux lashes [https://shainabrown.com/curly-lashes-...

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My Beauty Sponge Dupe Experience

My Beauty Sponge Dupe Experience

The back story A few years ago when the beauty blender came out, I decided to try a no name brand dupe. I paid $40TT for it and I was so excited to play with it. All hell broke loose when I followed all the user instructions like the original and it...

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La Girl Pro Coverage Illuminating Foundation - Review

La Girl Pro Coverage Illuminating Foundation - Review

The long awaited review that every YouTuber in the universe has vlogged about! While at it, I shall take this time to shout out my Youtube bestie Destiny Godley [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWtioFCq3WHpML2pjQSJrIA]. GO SUBSCRIBE and watch her vi...

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My castor oil experience with dreads

My castor oil experience with dreads

Facebook edition My 3 month loc anniversary was a few days ago and I want to go a little in-depth about how CASTOR OIL has helped my hair significantly! When I started my locs, my scalp was itchy an extremely dry; it was most embarrassing. Coconut oi...

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Mixing Foundation with Powder?

Mixing Foundation with Powder?

Facebook post edition Uploaded to Facebook, Jan 16, 2017 A long time ago a friend of mine told me that she tried using a translucent powder before applying her makeup. She liked the results, so I tried it, but I didnt get the finish I expected so I...

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How to pick the perfect pair of lashes!

How to pick the perfect pair of lashes!

Mini Post Edition! Picking the perfect pair of lashes is like choosing the best suitable shape wear for that super sassy dress. This Holiday season, do your eye-makeup justice and dress her in the lash of her dreams (LOLOL!!) I was doing some resear...

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Black Up Perfect Matifying Primer Review

Black Up Perfect Matifying Primer Review

About two months ago (possibly three), I meet talented Makeup Artist Paulla De Souza. She is the Black Up BA for the company in Trinidad and Tobago and I am so sorry it took me forever to write this blog post! At Stechers Trinicty Mall, she did a de...

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Dread Head

Dread Head

Hey all! It has been a while since I posted and in this post I have a bit of a surprise! I guess you could tell from the title, I GOT DREAD LOCS!!!! I am so very excited about this new hair journey and I cant wait to see where it takes me. Who di...

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Ruby Wing Solar Changing Polish

Hey there! It's been a while since I have done a nail polish post or a review so lets get right to it. Ruby Wing describes their polish as: "Ruby Wing® is every free spirit's dream: nail polish that changes color in the sunlight or daylight with Sol...

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All that and A Box of Polish

All that and A Box of Polish

Ever since I was a little girl I loved nail polish and most of all, I love colours. I remember quite vividly growing my nails in secret competition with my mother as I adored the strength of her square shaped nails. Fast Forward to present my love fo...

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Post 'Summer' Blog

Post 'Summer' Blog

I havent posted an entry in a while cuz I have been busy with sooo many things. If you didnt know, I am the Lead Cosmetic Beauty Advisor at Wonderful World TT and I do blog entries for their website as well. Below I will be sharing all those wonderfu...

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