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Toya
Baltimore, MD
Makeup artist. Beauty junkie. Bellydancer.
Interests: makeup, all things beauty, reading, writing, bellydance
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Together
It's not easy to stay intact My disparate pieces want to Float Run Drift Away But you You herd them You corral me You hold me Down Together Continue reading
Posted May 26, 2011 at Toya Talks
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"Yes"
The last word to wake me from a sound sleep was No It rang loud and long Deep Like a gong going off in my spirit No For the first and last time Today I woke with Yes on my lips My fingertips Sounding Delicate In my ears Like wind... Continue reading
Posted May 9, 2011 at Toya Talks
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It's okay, brothas. Really.
If you follow me on Twitter, you already saw some of my thoughts on this subject, but I felt like I had to expound. Since it's Mother's Day weekend, I have absolutely nothing to do and I slept in until damn near one o'clock. When I woke up and got... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2011 at Toya Talks
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What is it all about?
I'm gonna talk about whatever I want here. If you are squeamish about profanity or sex, this probably isn't the place for you. I don't curse all that much, but sometimes a well-placed "ass" or "shit" or even "fuck" doesn't go amiss. And sex is just about my favorite thing... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2011 at Toya Talks
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Toya Talks
I'm a writer. I always have been. From the time I was able to write and could string words together to make coherent sentences, I have used the written word to process and to share. Words have been my vehicle, my weapon, my paint brush. I revel in their power,... Continue reading
Posted May 3, 2011 at Toya Talks
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MAC's new Wonder Woman Collection!
Posted Jan 14, 2011 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Fierce, Fit & Fab
Those of you who have been readers of this blog know that, toward the end of last year, I completed P90X. I am so proud of myself for committing to that effort and am so happy with the results I've... Continue reading
Posted Dec 31, 2010 at Makeda
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It's time!
The end of the year is here. This has been the roughest year of my life and I am so looking forward to having it be over with. But because of this last year, I have prioritized so many things... Continue reading
Posted Dec 19, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Beauty Review Crew Member Wendi talks about her keratin treatment - six months later
Posted Oct 12, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Go PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness with Black Opal Cosmetics
Posted Oct 6, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Go PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness! Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Pink Pursuit
Posted Oct 6, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Go PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness! Cosmoholic gives back!
Posted Oct 5, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Beauty Review Crew member Wendi reviews MAC Greasepaint and Revenge is Sweet Lipglass
Posted Oct 5, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Wig Wednesday: Nicole Ritchie - Which wig works?
Posted Sep 1, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Introducing Beauty Review Crewmember, Ericka!
Posted Aug 30, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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NARS Pure Matte Lipstick
Posted Aug 30, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Talk to me! Who are your beauty icons?
Posted Aug 29, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Sephora's "Kiss for a Cause"
Posted Aug 28, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Follow me on Twitter and win a Winkee!
Posted Aug 19, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Ding! Pick it up!: MAC Viva Glam Cyndi and Viva Glam Gaga - Now in Lipglass!
Posted Aug 19, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Wig Wednesday: Jill Scott
Posted Aug 18, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Sephora - Fashion's Night Out!
SEPHORA Brings the Hottest Names in Beauty to New York for Fashion’s Night Out on September 10, 2010 This September 10th, Sephora will be hosting interactive events in all 15 of their Manhattan locations in celebration of Fashion’s Night Out,... Continue reading
Posted Aug 18, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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People Style Watch's September Issue
Posted Aug 18, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Calgon "Take Me Away!" Moments contest
Calgon, a leading bath and beauty brand, announced today the launch of the Take Me Away! Moments Contest, which will go live on August 16th and will run through December 19th. On the heels of a 2010 re-launch for the... Continue reading
Posted Aug 17, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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Naturallycurly.com's 10 favorite low cost conditioners
Naturallycurly.com has listed their 10 favorite low cost conditioners. What are yours? Continue reading
Posted Aug 17, 2010 at The Life of A Ladybug
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