REVIEW: Yeah Yeah Yeahs “Mosquito”

Originally published by Ladybud Magazine The Yeah Yeah Yeahs fell short with 2008′s “It’s Blitz.” But, perhaps the expectations were too high, 2005′s “Show Your Bones” was a post-punk masterpiece bursting at the seems with raw emotion devoid of trend yet undeniably hip all at once. It’s a hard act to follow. With the recent…

REVIEW: Essie Nail Polish

Originally published by Ladybud Magazine Admittedly, I am a little late jumping onto the nail polish bandwagon. Last year,total U.S. nail polish sails spiked to $768 million, a 32% spike over 2011,with no sign of slowing in 2013. Essie Nail Polish is my newest beauty obsession. I have rationally never been one for nail polishes, I can’t…

REVIEW: 100% Pure Black Tea Mascara

Originally published by Ladybud Magazine Most mainstream mascaras are made with a petroleum base, yes petroleum as ingasoline. While they do a good job to perk up lifeless lashes, they can cause allergic reactions and actually slow down the growth of the hair follicle in your eyelid– meaning you need more of it. I have been looking for…