Introducing...Shoes For Queens by Mr. Shawn Crone!

I came across this company one day watching RuPaul's Drag Race on Logo. One of the queens won a challenge and the prize wad a pair of custom made shoes from ShoesforQueens.com. When I saw those shoes spinning on that table I fell in LOVE! I immediately went to my computer and went to the site. I was amazed at his creativity and spunk! 

Shoes for Queens are a custom shoe company that uses shoes from sizes 6 -15 to create beautiful masterpieces. Unique shoes custom made that are unmatched by any major design house. Absolutely some of the most unique and edgy shoes I have ever seen. 

My experience with the company was great! I was going to have my wedding (been planning it forever and haven't really been able to get it off the ground but eventually I WILL, anyway...) and I wanted a pair of shoes that would stop traffic. Then I remembered ShoesforQueens.com. I went to the site and I found the perfect pair of shoes that I wanted. I was so happy and the price wasn't that bad either. But when I got ready to select my size I didn't see my size. Plus I feared that the shoes wouldn't be wide enough to fit my feet. So I decided to contact Shawn. He was so nice and I got a message back by the next day. He informed me that he would be able to find the wide width shoe in my size and customize the design as well. He said I may have to pay extra which I didn't mind and that it would take a while for the shoe to ship to him so that he could affix the design. I was willing to wait for the shoe but then the wedding got sidelined again and I didn't need the shoes anymore. I contacted him again and explained my situation, he said that whenever I wanted the shoes as long as they were available on the site I could come back and get them. I was STOKED! To this day I still want those shoes. When I get the money I most definitely will get them!!! Shawn caters to his customers whatever he doesn't have available he will try to find for you. Great customer service, great product, awesome awesome company!

The Pearl Rhinestone Glitter Wedding Heels - $175.00 USD [Avail in Closed or Open Toe as Pictured]:

Below are some of the other styles he has available on the site:

 

Shawn Crone started Shoes for Queens in 2010 after working in the world of Drag Queens on costumes, makeup, and hair. He started Shoes for Queens for drag queen performers because there was a series lack in the market of high end shoes for drag queens. After the wonderful response he received for his creative and beautiful creations, Shawn noticed he was getting requests from real women. Who also noticed and admired the creativity and unique style of his shoes. And they too began clamoring for his beautiful creations. 

Shoes for Queens now makes customized shoes and accessories for Weddings, Parties, Birthdays, Proms and everything in between. Shoes for Queens is more than just a customizable shoe and accessory company...its an experience!

Shawn also provides tricks of the trade on his site for clothing, makeup and more just visit ShoesforQueens.com!

If you want to know more about Shawn Crone and his incredible shoe company please follow the link: ShoesforQueens: About Us

Visit the Site and Ask about their 15% discount!

Unique Shoes and Accessories for Proms, Weddings, Parties, Special Occasions, Nights Out, Shows, or Drag...Receive 15% off your next order... ASK US HOW!! Handmade, Couture, Embellished, and One-Of-A-Kind... Just like you!

Source: ShoesforQueens & Esty.com/shop/ShoesforQueens

Becca Ever-Matte Poreless Priming Perfector $36: This targeted oil-control primer eliminates excess oil for perfected, mattified skin that lasts up to 8 hours. Use a pea-sized amount dabbed onto specific areas of concern.

 Okay you would use this on your skin alone or under your makeup. This will give you a shine free look. Very necessary during the spring and summer because of those fluctuating hot summer days. Anything temp above 65 degrees can ruin your makeup look if you dont't use either blotting powder and or primer under your foundation. 

Benefit Cosmetics’ fine-one-one $30: Fine-one-one to the rescue! This sheer brightening cheek & lip color gives your look instant LIFT, SHAPE and POP. Glide on the three shades—pink champagne, sheer watermelon and soft coral—for a sheer coral pink flush that builds from soft & natural to bright & cheery.

So this little betty is a makeup lovers DREAM! It can be used in several ways: contour your cheeks, add a slight flush of color to your cheeks or give your lip a fresh pop of color. The fine-one-one is a must have in your beauty arsenal.

Yes To Grapefruit $5.99: The Yes To Grapefruit Brightening Facial Towelettes leave your face feeling cleansed, exfoliated and lightly moisturized. Achieve soft, bright and touchable skin while keeping your conscience clean because, of course, they’re compostable!

I've been a fan of Yes To...EVERYTHING (They have more than one product line such as Yes to Carrots, Yes to Cucumbers, Yes to Blueberries, and Yes to Tomatoes) LOL for a long time. I've used Yes to Carrots before for skin care. Yes to Grapefruit is great product and honestly I couldn't have picked a better product. It smells really really good! It really does make a great makeup remover. Its inexpensive and you can stock up on the product and make it readily available for yourself. 

Sally Hansen’s Fuzzy Coat textured Nail Color $6.49: Transform your nails with Sally Hansen’s newest nail innovation: Fuzzy Coat textured Nail Color. Taking Inspiration from the strong textural themes at the latest runway shows, Sally Hansen has developed a new, exclusive special effect formula that makes nails the focal point of any look. The breakthrough formula goes where no nail color has gone before, create eye-catching optical effects and adding texture to your manicure. Blurred, woven and marbled fiber looks resembling hand-spun yarn are combined in a multidimensional network of color to create a matte finish with fibered a texture effect.

Sally Hansen Watches via Project-Swatch.com

I used to be very adamant about not getting nail polish. I never thought I could wear it. But then I just fell in love with the colors of the polishes that I saw in different tutorials and at the nail shop. I'm so excited about this Sally Hansen nail color. Its so beautiful and its a really trend. Affordable for those of us who can't afford the nail salon every 2 weeks. 

There are some other products you may want to be on the lookout for. Like Essie nail polishes. They are very affordable and highly pigmented. Great colors available for the spring and summer months. Neutrogena, Oil of Olay, and Simple have very affordable makeup remover wipes and solutions they will cost you about $2 more but they are great products. They are gentle on the skin  (especially the Simple products) and will remove all the gunk off your face including makeup.

NYX Cosmetics Stick

L'Oreal and Prestige have some very affordable facial primers that will give the same matte effect for a fraction of what the Becca costs. Both products are available your local drugstore. Another alternative is NYX Cosmetics Stick Blush. Its only $6 and does the exact same thing as the Benefits fine-one-one. It also has a wider variety of colors.

Skincare

Bliss ‘fuzz’ off facial hair removal cream $24: Isn’t it time your lip came out of hiding? Formulated with skin-soothing willow herb, vitamin E and a moisturizing botanical complex, this fresh-scented, one-step hair removal cream features a unique two-sided, dual-textured tip to help gently nix facial fuzz in three little minutes. 

Bliss Fuzz Off!

So for all you girls that know you have that little "stache" problem no worries Bliss is here to save the day! It provides 1 step treatment that only takes 3 minutes. Can be done before you put on your makeup. Cause if your like me and you wear red lipstick or any color that is light or contrasting of your skin tone; it can show that fine or heavy mustache hair above your lip. 

NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense™ Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 70 $10.99: Formulated with HELIOPLEX® Technology for superior broad spectrum protection, this NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense™ Sunscreen Lotion is sweat-resistant and water-resistant for up to 80 minutes.

Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 70

I'm not a beach girl or even an outdoor girl. But if I was I would most definitely use some sunscreen. This stuff is really strong and works really well in blocking those strong rays. Well if your a tanner or a beach goer this is a definite must!

Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture $7.99: Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer is a continuous spray lotion that moisturizes and absorbs in 10 seconds or less so you can put your clothes right on and get on with your day. Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer leaves skin feeling instantly soft – not sticky or greasy.

Vaseline Spray & Go

This is ingenious! I love Vaseline, its a great product. But it used to make me so greasy and I hated that! But now that they have the Spray & Go I love it!!!! I went to go get some at my local drugstore but they were sold out! Anyway its a great idea for those of us who have dry skin and don't want to be greasy! 

Great finds here but you can also use the Yes to Carrots, Yes to Cucumbers, Yes to Blueberries, and Yes to Tomatoes for lotions, facial cleaners and more! They have a whole line dedicated to skincare. They are very affordable and available anywhere skin care products are sold!

Hair

Carol’s Daughter Monoi Oil Sacred Strengthening Serum $30: This lightweight, silicone-free, miracle oil reverses and prevents damage to even the most distressed hair caused by heat-styling, color-treating and chemical straightening. Its strengthening power comes from Monoi Oil – a sacred Tahitian blend of the Tiare Gardenia Flower and Coprah Coconut Oil. This silicone-free, restorative oil rebuilds your hair’s structure from the inside out for true repair that doesn’t wash away or weigh hair down like silicones do. It’s also blended with Mirabelle Plum Seed Oil to restore health and Kukui and Rose Hip Seed Oils to reduce frizz and boost your hair’s natural shine. Take your hair to its maximum strength and length – no matter what you do to it. 

I really like Carol's Daughter products. They cater to all hair types and thats important for an african american woman. I love the fact that it can cater to curly hair and naturally straight hair. Its an awesome product and affordable.

Some other products I would recommend is Clear Shampoo and Conditioner its a great hair care that is available everywhere and more than affordable. It starts at $8.99. Or if you want something with a better smell and then try Herbal Essences Honey I'm strong. Its a very thick formula that coats every strand and works really well for Co-Washing as well as shampooing and conditioning.  You can find these products everywhere most of you local drugstores will carry both hair care products. Both of these products work on both relaxed and natural hair (mainly for transitions from relaxed to natural).

*Another Tip: You can make your own essential oil for your hair. Just go to your local drug store and you find Castor Oil, Jojoba Oil, Coconut Oil, Almond Oil, Avocado Oil, etc. If not in the drug store then just search Amazon.com and you will find everything you need!

Source: LuckyMag.com & WendyShow.com 

I'm always on the Internet searching for different things that unique and different in both fashion and beauty. So when I came across DARE, I was too HYPE!

DARE Magazine is a brand new online Canadian fashion and beauty magazine! Specifically for curvy women size 12+. It was launched on May 2013, and it provides women with the latest trends, interviews, style and beauty advice.

I really dig this magazine! Its chic, trendy, and it focuses on plus size fashions and the different trends specifically to plus size women. I will gladly support and promote this magazine all day everyday!

Source: DAREMag.ca

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