Did you catch my cute intro?

XO, Terez

Video C/O: Glossed and Found

We dished about how being a mother helped her in the competition and what she wanted to get out of this year. Keep reading to get the deets of our quick conversation.

Dbabetta: What has been the most fun so far since winning the Face?
Devyn: I am from New York and I was so tired of seeing the same buildings, the same subway. I needed a change. I am excited to travel the world and this year work fashion week. It will give me a new perspective to the city I love.

Dbabetta: Have you kept up with any of the other girls from the competition?
Devyn: Yes, I keep up with Ebony the other Mom in the competition; and of course Karolina.

Dbabetta: You are a mom, how has that helped or hurt you in your career?
Devyn: Being a mom I feel has helped me. My daughter has been my driving inspiration, dedication, and any other kind of “action” out there. [laughing] She is what made me decide to audition for the show.

Devyn was so personable and really down to earth. She looked great and that is a winning combination in my book. She was bubbly and fun. I like when you can see someone be warm and bright. If I were this tall and cute. I might just walk around like did you know I was The Face? haha She on the other hand was not like that at all. Very humble and real easy to talk to. Before she started tending to the line of fans and signing autographs I got a chance to chat quickly and get this cute shot!

Downtown Devyn

She did a recent shoot for Glossed and Found. You can tell hands down why she is the Face.

The jacket and skirt combo is giving me life, and she makes Chicago River look amazing.
You can see the rest of the shoot here: G&F + SPLASH SUMMER FASHION with DEVYN ABDULLAH

Your beauty Beacon is calling

Now back to this Grand Opening of Ulta Beauty shop. This is going to be my new summer hangout spot. The new West Loop location is on the new corridor with Starbucks (Yes), Mariano’s Fresh Market (Yes! Yes!) So tell me again why you would need to leave the block?

YOU Don’t

I am sure beauty angels sing when they open the doors each morning. It is located at 16 S. Halsted. You will want to go there soon. The salon in the back will give you some awesome hair love. Everyone is so knowledgeable and courteous. I got the fave new matte nude lipstick off of a recommendation from an artist in the store. She helped me choose one that wasn’t too light or dark. It also helps me look tan which is always a good plus.

I also asked for a great green nail polish and they came up with this.

How exactly was I supposed to choose? But I did. I got the Butter London Slapper.

All in all the night was super fun! In the comments below. Let me know what items are on your beauty list for this spring summer. Let’s TACO’about it. hehe

XO,
Terez

Photo Credits
Ulta Store Shots by Caroline Dixey
Devyn’s Glossed and Found shoot by Billy Rood
All other photos are my own.

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Get your RiRi Woo fix if you can. I am sure some vulture is selling it on ebay just to screw with us!

XO,
Terez
Photos Source: Mac Cosmetics

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I received the BA Star Smoky Eye Palette from BrandBacker to review all opinions are my own.

I am no makeup artist. My blending techniques are basic at best. I know this is not my area, but I love makeup. I love a great eye shadow job that will make me look over and over again. So when I got this Smoky eye palette in the mail. I let it sit for about two weeks unopened. I didn’t know what to do with the glitter. I was afraid it would make me look like a street walker. I am a bright color girl. I love the highlight life. So smoky dark eye looks are fantastic, but not my thing. I tried it out on the day I got my hair cut. I got such great compliments from the salon. I thought I would share the look with you.

I think I will try this again for an evening look. I blended the light color as highlight in the inner eyelid. I attempted to make a half moon with the darker color in the crease and right above the top lash line. What do you think?

The lipstick is Chanel L’Exuberante.
Would you test drive a new look? Let me know in the comments below.

XO,
Terez

Thanks to BA Star for the great sample.

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As an independent hair and make-up artist, Monaé Everett, is best known for her talent in enhancing each client’s unique natural beauty. Her blogs, www.HairandMakeupBlog.com and www.YouTube.com/MonaeArtistry, are different from others due to her experience as a licensed cosmetologist and American Board-Certified Haircolorist, she has been a part of countless photo shoots, TV, and theatre, and is frequently invited to write and speak about beauty.

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As an independent hair and make-up artist, Monaé Everett, is best known for her talent in enhancing each client’s unique natural beauty. Her blogs, www.HairandMakeupBlog.com and www.YouTube.com/MonaeArtistry, are different from others due to her experience as a licensed cosmetologist and American Board-Certified Haircolorist, she has been a part of countless photo shoots, TV, and theatre, and is frequently invited to write and speak about beauty.