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Author Archives: Raijean S
Ulta Beauty Opens Up Store in Chicago’s West Loop
Earlier this week, I was invited to the Ulta Beauty Press Preview here in Chicago. If you love beauty products like I love beauty products then you know Ulta Beauty has it all. With over 20,000 beauty products, 4,000 testers, 350 fragrances and more than 1,000 scents, you are bound to find all your favorites under one roof. The new location is located at The Gateway Center, 16 S. Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60661. I’m talking aisle after aisle full of the top brands in the beauty industry. I literally could spend hours in this store! They have a Full Service … Read More
Posted in Beauty, Featured
Tagged beauty, chicago, Devyn Abdullah, MAKEUP, Ulta, Ulta Beauty, Winner of The Face
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Swa-Rai Mommy: Build-A-Bear Workshop New SpongeBob SquarePants Collection & Giveaway
Yesterday, when I arrived home there was a special package from Build-A-Bear Workshop waiting for the boychild. He was still at school so of course, I decided to take a peak inside of his box and this is what was inside… It was SpongeBob!!!! I couldn’t wait for the boychild to get home, I knew he was going to freak out because he is obsessed with SpongeBob SquarePants. He watches this show faithfully everyday. This combined with the fact that he loves Build-A-Bear, I could tell this was definitely going to be a good day for the boychild. The SpongeBob SquarePants … Read More
Swa-Rai is Giving Away Advance Tickets to the After Earth Movie Screening
I love going to the movies, matter of fact, I try to go at least 3-4 times a month. I love attending advance movie screenings every chance I get but this time I want to take a few of my readers to go along with me. Will Smith and Jaden Smith stars in the movie AFTER EARTH. If Sci-Fi movies is your kind of movie read the synopsis below. “A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity’s escape. With Cypher critically injured, … Read More
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Tagged After Earth, chicago, Jaden Smith, movie, Screening, Will Smith
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Movie Review: Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s
On Monday, I was invited to the exclusive advance Chicago screening of Scatter my Ashes at Bergdorf’s. If you know anything about fashion then you already know that Bergdorf’s is considered the “Ultimate Shopping Destination”, when it comes to luxury department stores. Scatter my Ashes at Bergdorf’s, explored the history of Bergdorf Goodman and why it is considered the place to shop by any and all celebrities, socialites and. Viewers also got a chance see Bergdorf’s process when it comes to creating those infamous holiday window displays. I had no clue all the work that goes into making those beautiful, yet immaculate displays millions of … Read More
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Tagged Bergdorf's, fashion, movie, Movie Review, Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's
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I’m Obsessed with These Maxi Dresses from Chic and Curvy Boutique
All, I want to wear this summer are maxi dresses! I just want to be comfortable but cute. I was browsing the Chic and Curvy Boutique when I came across these beauties! When, I say these are Raijean dresses please believe me! I love how these dresses cover everything but still makes a woman look sexy. Plus, I have to keep it real, I haven’t lost all the weight I gained so these dresses are perfect while you are going through a weight gain/loss transition. These dresses can be worn just about anywhere: church, brunch, dinner or a night out … Read More
New Music: Kelly Rowland “Dirty Laundry”
I can’t lie, I have always rooted for Kelly! Single after single, I was secretly hoping that this would be the big hit for her. Sure, she has obtained some success as an artist but I wanted Kelly to blow up. She’s a talented artist that actually can sing, she just needed the right song. Well Ms. Kelly is back with a new single called ‘Dirty Laundry’, in her new single she talks about how she was in abusive relationship and how he tried to turn her against B (As in Beyonce). She went on to discuss how she had … Read More
Laquer Freak: Nicole by OPI Notorious! Neons & Scandalous! Neons
This month, Nicole by OPI released its first neon nail lacquer with two limited edition mini kits. Scandalous! Neons contains: blue, purple and pink shades and Notorious! Neons which contains green, fuchsia and orange shades. I’m so happy Nicole by OPI finally delve into the world of neons. Ya’ll know neons are my favorite polish colors! Perhaps the coolest part about this collection is the white base that each collection comes with. By adding a white base it makes the neon lacquer bolder and more vibrant. Scandalous! Neons and Notorious! Neons mini packs will be available in stores beginning May 2013 for $10 each at retailers including Meijer, CVS, Duane … Read More
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Tagged lacquer, nails, Neon, nicole by opi, Notorious! Neons, polish, Scandalous! Neons
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Video: Raijean Stroud Speaking at the Most Powerful Voices Concert featuring Marvin Sapp
At the beginning of the month, I was asked to speak at the Most Powerful Voices (MPV) concert featuring Marvin Sapp. MPV’s is an annual concert sponsored by the American Heart Association to bring people together to learn how to not only prevent strokes but to inspire them to take better care of their hearts. For those of you who don’t know heart disease is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart, that’s why my work with Bleeding Heart Project is so important to me. I will take any chance, I get to help educate others … Read More
Beauty Report: I Got My Face Beat by Madd Love Beauty
There are not many makeup artists, I trust to beat my face. The problem is most of the time they make me look like a drag queen and mama don’t do drag queen. I told you guys about my recent photo shoots for Swa-Rai.com, so I was on the hunt to find a great makeup artist to help me achieve the look I was going for. I was recommended to Felicia of Madd Love Beauty and the rest was magic. She showed up to the photoshoot on time, professional and ready to work. She asked me a few questions about the looks … Read More
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Tagged beauty, Beauty Report, Chicago Makeup Artists, Madd Love Beauty, MAKEUP
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Outfit Post: Full Bloom
Last week, mama had another photoshoot! Yup, I’m trying to get my pictures just right for the new site. In case you haven’t had a chance to play around on the new site, I invite you to do so now. For my first outfit, I decided I wanted a bright look. I picked out this super cute dress from Blair Chic Boutique, it was short, girly and flirty; just what I was looking for! Check out a few of the unedited pictures below…. I paired the dress with shoes, I received from Just Fab! The dress and shoes made the perfect … Read More
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Tagged Blair Chic, chicago, curvy, fashion, ootd, outfit post, plus size
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