Breaking Fashion News: Christian Louboutin Opening a Chicago Boutique
As if Chicago shopping couldn’t get any better, Christian Louboutin will be opening a new boutique on Oak Street at the old Esquire Theater. The theater will include other luxury stores including rumored Tom Ford and a Steakhouse! FTW! I can’t wait to see what other luxury stores will open as well! Stores are expected to [...]
Dangerous Curves Ahead x Swa-Rai Tweet-Up x Win a $50 Giftcard to DOTS
So, you guys already know that I will be attending Dangerous Curves Ahead Charity Fashion Show and Expo this Saturday. If you are planning on attending (and you should), you can get your tickets here! In addition to seeing haute fashions and dangerous curves strut the runway you will also have a chance to meet [...]
Accessories Report: Foyer Boutique
I absolutely love accessories so it doesn’t help that my hair stylist sells accessories at her Foyer Boutique. I swear, it’s a trap that I get caught in each and everytime I go. Check out my newest additions: Ignore the different facial expressions and color lipsticks, I was bored, I’ll explain later… BTW, I know [...]
Budget Basics: Saving Money on Everyday Fashion Basics
While a lot of us love expensive designer things there is a thin line between common sense and stupidity. What I mean is simple, I like nice things who doesn’t, but will I not pay my rent or car note in an effort to have the next “it” bag…absolutely not! It’s just not that serious [...]
Bag Porn: Balenciaga Polka Dots Handbags
I love Balenciaga bags and even purchased my first one a few months ago (here), well now Balenciaga is back with their new Polka Dot Handbags. I love them, to see the full collection go here! Share
Try White Polish for Your Summertime Pedicures
You guys already know how I feel about color especially in the summertime but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE white nail polish on my toes in the summer! White is also perfect because you don’t have to be concerned about what colors you wear with your polish. Truthfully, I could care less but some people do, so [...]
My Week in General Motors All-New Buick Enclave
Last month, General Motors gave me a chance to try the All-New 2012 Buick Enclave. Let me tell you this… I didn’t want to give it back!! Matter of fact, GM can you please bring me my truck back…lol So why do I love Enclave so much? I really don’t know where to begin! I [...]
New Makeup Alert: MAC Cosmetics Hey, Sailor! Collection
Every summer, MAC releases their big summer collection. Well, they are back with the nautical themed “Hey, Sailor” Collection. I’m super excited about this collection because I’m obsessed with all things nautical, think water, boats, stripes, etc. MAC will release this collection on May 24, 2012 in stores on online at www.maccosmetics.com. Share
Zara Women’s May Lookbook
Here are a few of my favorite pics from Zara’s May Women’s Lookbook…. To purchase any piece from the lookbook go to Zara.com Share
Treat.com *Treated* A Few Moms to Dinner at Flavor180
Earlier this week Kris of LittleTechGirl invited me and a few other cool blogger moms to be treated to dinner at Flavor 180 restaurant courtesy of Treat.com. So what’s treat.com all about you may ask?? Treat.com has found a way to simplify the greeting card process for us! No more going to the stores for Mother’s Day [...]
Lacquer Freak: China Glaze Summer Neons
Oh, how I love bold, bright colors! China Glaze is a polish after my own heart! Their new Summer Neon collection is giving me life! You seriously can’t go wrong with this collection, I can wear every single color in this collection… Colors include: · Pink Plumeria: Light pink with gold shimmer · Under the Boardwalk: Fluorescent [...]
Conclusion: Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Test Drive Program
Not long ago, I told you guys I was participating in the Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Test Drive Program. The Test Drive program included: A supply of Crest and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control products, including Crest Pro-Health Clinical Plaque Control Toothpaste, Crest Pro-Health Clinical Rinse, Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Pro-Flex Toothbrush and Oral-B Pro-Health Clinical Protection Floss. My daily regime [...]
Video: Catch Me on WCIU’s You and Me for Posh’aah Nail Spa
Remember, I told you guys about Posh’aah the new nail spa I tried a few weeks ago? Well the owner Makeda was recently featured on WCIU You and Me show for a segment on wedding nails and yours truly was a model(Move over Tyra)… Check out Summer preparing for the scene… Check out the segment [...]
Swa-Rai Approves: Haute Luxury Sunglasses for the Summer
Anybody wish summer would hurry up and get here or is it just me??? While you gathering your summer shirts, dress and mini skirts don’t forget to protect your eyes. Since my eye just healed from an eye injury, I will most definitely be protecting mine! I’ve scoured the internet looking for some of the [...]
Shoe Porn: BCBG Summer Shoes
While in Nashville this past weekend, I got a chance to check out the fashion scene. Ya’ll know wherever I go I need to see 2 things the shopping scene and the food scene! At the mall I went in to BCBG and was in love with quite a few of their summer shoes. Check [...]
Giveaway: 2 Tickets to Dangerous Curves Ahead Fashion Show & Expo
So remember last week, I told you guys I was selected to be the “Exclusive Blogger” for this years Dangerous Curves Ahead Fashion Show and Expo?? Well being the official blogger allows me certain perks… One of which is cool giveaways/raffles… So today I’m going to give away 2 general admission tickets to one of [...]
Officially Missing You… Happy Birthday Mom, RIP!
Sometimes we get so caught up in life we forget what’s most important… I finally got a chance to look at the calendar and realized today would’ve been my mothers 53rd Birthday! My mom has been gone since 2006 and it still seems like I lost her yesterday… I wish she were here to tell [...]
Keep Your Smile in Tact This Summer with Rembrandt….
Alright guys, summer is just a few weeks away and while I’m sure you have probably started working on your summer wardrobe, please don’t forget to update your beauty routine! While we all know how important it is to change our skin routine during those how summer months, we often overlook one of our best [...]
Events: Dangerous Curves Ahead Charity Fashion Show x Swa-Rai.com Official Blogger
It’s that time of year again!!! That’s right it’s time for the 4th Annual Dangerous Curves Ahead Charity Fashion Show & Expo… This years show will be hosted by LifeStylist, Culture-Curator, and WVON On-Air Correspondent, Jetta Bates at the at the Zhou B Art Center, located at 1029 W. 35th Street, from 6:00pm-10:00pm. Check out pictures from past [...]
Event: Raijean of Swa-Rai.com Speaks on Glam Media Panel
I’m absolutely in love with my Glam Family! I mean you couldn’t get me to cheat on them if you paid me. It’s kind of like a relationship, they treat me so good why would I ever leave! This past Friday, I along with Afrobella and Lauren Messiah was invited to speak on a panel [...]
Swa-Rai Hosts Blogger Meet-Up at CVS for Adore Your Health Day
Earlier this month, I teamed up with CVS, AmberMag.com, and Uniworld’s Urban Blogger Collective to help women of color get more healthy by getting free testing at their local CVS. As the founder of Bleeding Heart Project, you guys know that one of my missions is to make sure people take care of their heart by [...]
Monday Manicure: Salon Perfect Perfectly Peach
This weeks manicure hails from the Salon Perfect Pastel Collection… Earlier this week, I shared a few of the other colors but today I’m back with Perfectly Peach. I’m loving this color! Check out the rest of the collection here. Share
Lacquer Freak: Salon Perfect’s Blooming With Color Nail Polish Collection
Are you looking for colors that pack a lot of colorful, yet very budget friendly?? Well then Salon Perfect’s limited edition spring collection is for you! When, I tell you guys that these are the perfect spring/summer colors.. believe me! The best part is you get all of this color for just $2.98 a bottle [...]
Event: Dish on Fashion x Mindy’s Hot Chocolate
This week, I was invited to have dinner with a fabulous bunch of ladies at Mindy’s Hot Chocolate here in Chicago. This dinner gave me a chance to meet some new friends and catch up with some old friends, we talked about everything from fashion to boys in one sitting. Bloggers last night included: Jaye [...]
Swa-Rai Wishlist: Jeffrey Campbell Spend Shoe
Sigh… does my wishlist ever end?? My newest need want, the Jeffrey Campbell Spend Shoe… Damn, damn, damn Gina Anyone love these as much as I do?? You can purchase them here! Share
