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On Saturday April 7th, Dark and Lovely hosted an ultra exclusive Day Party at REVEL Atlanta to celebrate the launch of two new products the Damage Slayer Hair System and the Go Intense Color Sprays. The event was hosted by the beautiful Cynthia Bailey and featured an amazing flower power step and repeat, photo-booth and signature Slaytini.

Check out some of the pics from the event below:

The first hyper-vibrant sprays made for relaxed and natural hair give you vivid color without any bleach or dye damage. Plus, Go Intense! Color Sprays are non-permanent—truly like makeup for your hair. Available in a variety of hues, you can layer, mix, and match to create just the unique look you want. Ombre. Half and half. Or all in on one color.

My gift bag: The Damage Slayer is a technology system to strengthen weak bonds in relaxed, transitioning, or natural hair. Fight 7 damage factors with amazing results of up to 96% less breakage in as few as six (6) uses + 2 Go Intense color!

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Happy Spring Yall, I'm so happy to share that Fogo de Chão, has launched a light and refreshing seasonal menu that features nutritious recipes and bright cocktails sure to put everyone in the mood for warmer weather. From a nutritious gluten-free salad and vegetarian soup to Brazilian-inspired beverages, new spring selections are now available at all Fogo locations nationwide for a limited time.

“Seasonality plays a significant role at Fogo, just as it does in the open air markets and farm tables of Southern Brazil,” said Larry Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Fogo de Chão. “Over the last few months, our award-winning culinary team has been hard at work crafting craveable, new menu offerings full of fresh ingredients that we know our guests will enjoy this spring.”

A selection of Fogo’s new seasonal items include:

· Ancient Grain Salad – This gluten-free recipe features a powerhouse of superfoods, including quinoa, chia seeds, toasted kasha and wild rice with diced apples, pomegranate and oranges all tossed in a house-made citrus vinaigrette.

· Asparagus and Spring Pea Salad – Fresh asparagus, spring peas and arugula are tossed with goat cheese, lemon zest and herb vinaigrette and then topped with fresh cracked pepper for a refreshing bite.

· Sweet Pea and Asparagus Soup – This vibrant vegetarian soup is made with sweet spring peas, asparagus and a blend of parmesan, cream and fresh ground black pepper.

· Smoke & Honey – Monkey Shoulder Whisky and peaty Glenmorangie Original are combined with honeyed ginger and lemon for a smoky take on a classic sour.

· Guava Do Sul – Belvedere Vodka is shaken with guava puree and fresh lemon, then topped with La Marca Prosecco to create a crisp and sparkling cocktail.

· Andean Punch – Fresh strawberries are muddled with guava and mint, then topped with sparkling soda for a refreshing non-alcoholic treat.

On Sunday March 25th, I had the pleasure of checking out some of the new items at the Fogo De Chão in Dunwoody -- This was my first time at the restaurant so I didn't know what to expect and I'm happy to say it was an amazing experience I went in the afternoon at 2:30 and it wasn't really crowded which was perfect my server was everything she educated me on the Fogo De Chão culture and the rundown so I had to try the Guava Do Sul cocktail which was perfection then I headed to the market table to get my greens, the servers come around to serve the meats and they have a cool green light/red light system to let them know when are ready for more or to stop. If you are in the mood to try a new dining experience be sure to add them to your list!

Guava Do Sul

Asparagus and Spring Pea Salad

Super delicious Creme Brulee for dessert

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March has been the ultimate self-care month for me -- I've been off of social media and really shutting out all of the clutter to focus on my well-being and thanks to the great people at Massage Heights I was able to come back for another facial and it was right on time. Last year I loved my microdermabrasion facial [click here] if you missed it -- So on my recent visit on March 23, I tried some new elevations along with a little microdermabrasion as well. I added in the Skin Refining which eliminates acne causing bacteria, stimulates circulation, and helps oxygenate the skin and the Skin Purifying which is great during pollen season this treatment promotes deep cleansing by loosening cellular blockages and increasing the skin’s natural function to remove waste products and slough off unhealthy skin. After the facial my skin had an immediate glow and was super soft. Overall I am super happy and felt extremely relaxed. Massage Heights is definitely the place to check out for Facial, Massages and more.

To learn more about Massage Heights and the services they offer please visit www.massageheights.com

Facial Room

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It’s almost time to pack up those winter monotones and break out some vivacious visuals for spring. Leopard, and stripes, and florals – oh my! Mixed prints are in and Ann Taylor has all of the necessities to add that fun, chic look to your closet this Spring. Playful prints will give your wardrobe that flare and extra oomph that is guaranteed to turn heads.

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I’m so happy to introduce you to Urban Decay's new Holographic Collection — which was launched exclusively through Sephora it includes two new highlighters that will majorly upgrade your glow. One is a powder highlighter ($29) and one comes in a stick form ($26). The new products are called the Holographic Disco Stick and Disco Queen Holographic Highlight Powder. They both come in a gorgeous lavender color.

I'm super excited to try it out!!! I will be posting more on IG a little later!!!

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I adore sneakers, mainly because I love to be comfortable and stylish. Thankfully sneakers are an appropriate footwear choice to wear in many offices, as long as you choose the right style. To work in a business-casual work-space, your sneakers have to compliment grown-up outfits and they should incorporate a splash of trend-savvy details that you can only get from wearing sneakers.

1. Vans DX Slip-On: These Leather Slip-On Vans will be your office attire secret-weapon. They’re super comfortable, but they also provide a blend of modern and professional style that looks great with just about every work outfit in your closet.

2. Vans Slip-On Mid DX If your office is a little more progressive style-wise, then the fashion-forward Vans Mid DX is a great choice. They elevate the classic sneaker with a slightly larger sole and a modern mid-ankle, and look great with a simple office dress or jeans and a blouse.

3. Vans Fringe DX The Fringe’s modern design and whisper pink color goes best with a more trendy outfit. Wear them with everything from a dress to a statement-making power suit.

Images provided by Vans/ Source

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Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff created a dazzling look using KISS Blowout Lashes in Pixie on actress Taraji P. Henson for the 90th Annual Academy Awards, where Henson was a presenter.

For the eyes, Sheriff curled and coated the lashes with mascara before applying KISS Blowout Lashes in Pixie. She painted a thin line of KISS Lash Couture Strip Lash Adhesive in clear along the lash band, waiting for the glue to dry until tacky before applying on the lash line, starting at the inner corners. Then, Sheriff finished the eye look with black KISS waterproof eyeliner. “Taraji’s red carpet look was dark and sultry, so I wanted to balance that by using a lightweight feminine and flirty lash, like the KISS Blowout Collection, on her eyes,” said Ashunta Sheriff.

The NEW KISS Blowout, the latest innovation in lashes, utilizes an advanced technology to deliver a naturally wispy looking lash with full, bouncy volume & curl. Available in 6 unique wispy styles.

Get the look!