Jazmine West

I read a lot of books and am of the opinion most books could be blog posts.... or tweets. BUT these books have stayed on my mind consistently whether I read them 15 years ago or last month. This is a list of books that will captivate you with great information and phenomenal storytelling.

It's a struggle to find makeup that has proper color payoff, doesn't make us look ashy, or have weird texture that competes with our one tone/texture. These are the products I've found that wear beautifully on my skin tone as a minimal makeup Black woman,

I'll be honest, I tried to be a fragrance girlie - binging the #Fragrancetok girls, and aspiring to have a shelf that looked like a Paris boutique with rows of glass bottles, niche luxury names from Saudi Arabia, and price tags that made my wallet cry. I tried chasing the hype, sampling the “it” perfumes, convincing myself I could smell the difference between the top and base note. But the truth? I didn’t want a personality test in a bottle, I just wanted to smell good, and get double takes (or hugs) when they got a wiff. For the girls who love to smell good but wants fragrances to feel fun, simple, and accessible. Scents that deliver what really matters: making you smell incredible, every single day without gatekeeping or intimidation. These are the fragrance that are effortless, wearable and don't make me feel like I need to study a glossary or an influencer's catalog to wear or pair them ‘right.'