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Beauty notes from Karen Blanchard, including makeup, skincare, hair, fragrance and the products and routines that have inspired her over the years.

karen brit chick eye shadow
August 18, 2021

Eye Makeup Trends of 2021

The eyes are the window to the soul, they say. But, a true creative would ask, why not spice that window up? Eye makeup

the best face oils for anti aging
October 2, 2018

Skin Glow In A Bottle

2018 has been the year that I’ve decided to look more seriously into skincare.  Staying out of the sun is still my no.1 recommendation,

afro hair styles
September 28, 2018

International Shopping

  Being an expat living in New York, there’s still the odd random thing that I still like getting from England.   Just ask

flower hair combs
July 8, 2018

Cool Summer Hair Accessories

Ok so I’ve come to grips with the natural hair now.  But the addition of summer hair accessories has been the one change that

smash box fireball lipstick
December 29, 2017

My Fave Orange Lipstick

If you follow my Instagram @karenbritchick then you’ll know that Michael and I are in St. Lucia for Christmas and New Years. Beauty wise

Lineisy Montero
April 11, 2017

Go With The Fro

I almost didn’t tell you something about my short curly hair: I was scared and almost embarrssed to show it. There I said it. I

karen blanchard the black fashion blogger talks about caring for short black natural hair
March 14, 2017

All Natural

  Per my snapchat, it took one more long chat with Sassoon’s Creative Director Elaine Mitchell to commit to going natural. Like before, we