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    August 19, 2020

    Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone With New Eyeshadow Colours

    DC-based blogger, Rogan Smith shows off her Tarte Cosmetics eyeshadow on her eyes

    In case you didn’t know, I just love me a good eyeshadow palette. I’m like a kid in a candy store every time I step inside Ulta Beauty or Sephora. I could get lost for hours through the aisles. But, for the longest time, I found myself gravitating toward nude colours only. While nudes are …

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    August 14, 2020

    Bold Eyeshadows That Will Make You Look Like A Pro

    DC blogger, Rogan Smith of This Bahamian Gyal shows a bold makeup look that will turn heads

    If you’re looking for a fun, colourful makeup look but have no idea where to begin, you’ve come to right place. Bright, bold eyeshadows are perfect for those who tend to be stuck in their comfort zone – and by comfort zone, I mean unwilling to move beyond the basic nudes. Most people think they …

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    August 11, 2020

    $1 ELF Eyeshadow Looks You Need To Try Right Now

    This Bahamian Gyal blogger, Rogan Smith wears a $1 ELF peach squad eyeshadow

    I have found that in life, you get what you pay for. So, when I picked up this ELF Peach Squad eyeshadow duo from my local Dollar Tree, I had zero expectations that it would become a permanent fixture in my cosmetic arsenal. I had never purchased cosmetics from a Dollar Tree store, so I …

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    August 2, 2020

    Yellow Eyeshadows Under $10 That You Must Try

    I am a huge fan of yellow. It’s my favourite colour. Just look at my blog, there’s yellow everywhere. When searching for yellow eyeshadows, I tend to look for one that is highly pigmented, but not too expensive. Back in the day, I used to think that to have great pigment, I had to shell …

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    July 31, 2020

    National Lipstick Day: My Favourite Lippies

    @thisbahamiangyal This Bahamian Gyal blogger poses with various lipsticks, Lady Danger, Urban Decay 1993, Milani 65 for National Lipstick Day.

    Ok, so technically, National Lipstick Day was on July 29, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to get in on the celebration. National Lipstick Day takes place every year in the summer. Lipstick wearers sport their favourite bright, sheer or dark lipsticks on this day. What’s crazy is that I only became seriously interested …

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    Rogan is a Bahamian lifestyle blogger, YouTuber, columnist and media personality based in Washington, DC. On her blog, she serves up big hair, bold looks and big laughs. She loves showing her readers how to break the internet without breaking the bank. She’s also a total pop culture junkie.

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    So I had my first ever video removed by @instagram So I had my first ever video removed by @instagram because it had Biz Markie's Just A Friend music in the background. I literally just posted it five minutes ago. That sucks because it was such a fun video. Note to self...don't use these people's music. 😃😃 You live and you learn.
    Well, did I? No? Ok...returning to my regularly sc Well, did I? No? Ok...returning to my regularly scheduled program to take over the world. Cue thunder and lightning. 🌧⚡ If you won the lottery today, what's the first three things you would do/buy? Let's say the lotto amount was $20 million.
    This is a very serious question. I'm curious about This is a very serious question. I'm curious about what each of you will say. Don't limit yourself. What is in your heart to do that sounds crazy, but you would do it if you knew you were guaranteed to succeed? I'll go first. I would write, produce and star in my own series/sitcom/movie Heck, I may do it anyway because hey...what do I have to lose. So, let's hear it. What would you do?
    Hey everyone! So, @therealnightfood asked me to re Hey everyone! So, @therealnightfood asked me to review their ice cream and boy am I glad I did. 🍨 I am a huge ice cream lover. I'm the type of person who gets up at 1am to snack. This is why Nightfood is so awesome. It's delicious and sleep-friendly ice cream. This ice cream has less sugar, less fat and fewer calories. 🍨 There are no artifical sweeteners and the best part - it tastes awesome. My absolute fave is the Bed & Breakfast. I'll be sharing my on-camera review today. I picked mine up from my local @harristeeter and I'm officially in love. 🍨 I don't want to keep this tasty treat to myself. I want YOU to try Nightfood, too! To get your own free pint, visit Nightfood's Instagram page (@therealnightfood) and click the link in their bio. It's that easy. Go there now! What's better than free? . . . . . #ThisBahamianGyal #TryNightfood #Sponsored #Icecream #Review #mynightfood
    I can't stress this enough. I know so many peopl I can't stress this enough. I know so many people who would never try something new or they refuse to aim high because it's just too frightening. Most people will stay on a job or in a career they hate because they fear starting over or stepping into unchartered territory. My entire life has been about starts, false starts and restarts. I am sure many of you on here can relate. But, that's what makes life worth living. We can pivot as long as we have the determination to do so. Comfort zones scare me. Getting up and functioning on autopilot does not excite me. In the words of @tyrabanks "safe is boring." . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #quotes #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #inspirational #droppinggems #motivation #motivationalquotes
    The official fruit of summer. 🍉🍉🍉 Don't The official fruit of summer. 🍉🍉🍉 Don't let these people rush you into fall. Summer doesn't end until September 22nd. Until then, enjoy.
    The Blog Is Hot.🔥🔥🔥 I see there are a lo The Blog Is Hot.🔥🔥🔥 I see there are a lot of people clowning Cardi B for divorcing her husband. I give my take in my latest blog post. Read to the end and don't forget to sign up for the newsletter while on the site. Oh, and if you enjoy the blog post, leave a comment. I want to hear what you think of this situation. . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #blogger #dcbloggers #thebloggerunion #kindcollaboration #cardib #offset #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #washingtondc
    Pretty much the best channel on YouTube, if I do s Pretty much the best channel on YouTube, if I do say so myself. No wonder people are searching for it. You should be, too. 😂💛💛 Don't forget to subscribe. Do it today! . . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #youtubers #youtube #blackcreatives #blackbloggers #blackinstagram #newyoutuber
    From zero to 1,000. Hey everyone! I'm in the pro From zero to 1,000. Hey everyone! I'm in the proces of growing my YouTube channel, This Bahamian Gyal and I need your support. 💥 The channel features big hair, bold looks and big laughs. I do a ton of product reviews, wig try-ons and some funny videos that you all just NEED to watch, especially if you're having a crappy day. (Hint: check out my eyebrow tutorial or my video on bad breath). Lol. 💥 Watch a few videos, which give a real taste of my quirky personality. I know you'll enjoy it. 📺 Then, do me the ultimate favor: like, comment and SUBSCRIBE to the channel. I'd really love your support. I also want to know the types of videos you'd like to see on the channel. All of my videos are scheduled and drop every Wednesday at 1pm (EST) so set your calendar reminders. My latest video on my $5 Milani eyeshadow look is up now. Link in bio. See you on YouTube. Thanks! XOXO, This Bahamian Gyal . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #youtubers #youtube #subscribe #youtuberstofollow #dcbloggers #blackyoutubers #contentcreator #milani
    You wanna rumble with the bee, huh? 🐝🐝🐝 You wanna rumble with the bee, huh? 🐝🐝🐝 To all my queen bees out there who love what they do and are just trying to get paid. I do not own the rights to this beautiful art. This was created by the artist, Hippy Potter. @hippypotter aka Thaddeus Coates. An amazing illustrator. I think he is just so damned fly. I had to share. Be sure to check out his work. #TalentForDays #AndHesBlack 🖤🖤🖤 . . . . #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrator #lilkim
    You know, my girl @lilkimthequeenbee was on to som You know, my girl @lilkimthequeenbee was on to something.🐝 As a writer and a digital content creator I find that people expect you to work for free. And they do so quite often. I was having a conversation with another artist recently, an illustrator, actually, and he was complaining about the same thing. Some people think that because you are an artist you should just be happy for some work. Take a good look at the last word in that sentence: work! Work takes time. I can't tell you all how many times people hit me up to do a "quick review" of something. Or to "edit a little something here." Or to give them my feedback. And not once do they ask for my rate sheet. If I say, "sure I'd love to help, what's your budget?", they vanish. Lol. Now, I am not talking about my friends. My very good friends can get anything out of me and I would never dream of charging them. But, they have to be in that "very good friend" category. People, there is no such thing as taking a quick look at your 25-page document. Editing or writing takes time and I don't do bum jobs. It all just boils down to respect. Respect writers. Respect content creators. Respect makeup artists. Respect illustrators. Respect singers. Respect actors. Dammit, just respect artists. I'mma throw shade if I can't get paid. You best take heed. 🐝🐝🐝 Share your stories down below of people expecting YOU to work for free. Here ends the sermon. . . . . . #artistsoninstagram #artist #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #makeupartists #illustratorsoninstagram #actor #singer #motivation
    I am a storyteller. So, naturally I appreciate oth I am a storyteller. So, naturally I appreciate other storytellers. I rarely watch TV these days, so you won't really catch me with a remote in my hand. But, you will catch me with a book in my hand. Reading other people's work uplifts me and it also inspires me. I thought I was a great writer until I read Arthur Golden's Memoirs of a Geisha. Then, I went, holy crap! I knew immediately that I needed to step my game up. 😂 In this picture I am reading How to Be Black by @baratunde. It's an oldie, but a goodie. I don't think I laughed that hard since reading The Catcher in the Rye. Name one book that absolutely blew you away or inspired you greatly.
    How many of us say we want something that is in ou How many of us say we want something that is in our control to get, but we don't do what it takes to get it? It's not enough to dream about something. We have to work for it. We have to obsess about it. We have to be consumed by it. We have to wake up every day and say, what am I prepared to do to fulfill my dream? What am I prepared to sacrifice? If we do not sow the seed we cannot expect to reap the harvest. Seeds take time to germinate. You don't plant the seed then look at the surface and give up because you don't see anything happening. A lot is happening in the dirt. You do your part. Water it. Make sure no bugs are there undoing your work. Then, watch it sprout. You have to want the life you dreamed of bad enough! You can dream and make plans. But, it's the ACTION that makes dreams come to pass. XOXO, This Bahamian Gyal . . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #mondaymotivation #mondayinspiration #inspiration #motivation #motivationalquotes #work
    Welcome! ✨ I realize that many of you are new t Welcome! ✨ I realize that many of you are new to my Instagram page, This Bahamian Gyal. I just wanted to give you a big welcome. ✨ For those of you who don't know me, my name is Rogan. I'm a writer, blogger, YouTuber and all around digital content creator. ✨ I am originally from Nassau, Bahamas - the best little country in the world. I relocated to Washington, DC last year. So, DC is home for now. ✨ On my page you'll find tons of affordable clothing, hair and makeup looks. This page is all about big hair, bold looks and big laughs. I show you how to break the internet without breaking the bank. ✨ I also have a crazy sense of humour, so don't be surprised if you see me doing skits and reenactments. I love to act. ✨ If you're not following me on YouTube, what are you waiting for? 📺 Subscribe at www.YouTube.com/ThisBahamianGyal. New videos drop every Wednesday at 1pm (EST) ✨ Also be sure to visit my blog at www.thisbahamiangyal.com and sign up for my newsletter. 💌 Lots of great content and I don't overwhelm your inbox because who the heck wants to get daily or weekly newsletters anyway? ✨ Welcome again to all my newbies. I appreciate you following my page. I don't take your support for granted. And for my day ones, THANK YOU for sticking with me. I love all of you. Let's go! XOXO,💋 This Bahamian Gyal . . . . #ThisBahamianGyal #youtubers #blogger #browngirlswhoblog #brownskingirls #writersofinstagram #writerscommunity
    Clicking my ruby slippers and praying for the day Clicking my ruby slippers and praying for the day I can return home.
    The weather in DC changed last night.❄ I don't The weather in DC changed last night.❄ I don't know what kind of winter wickedness was going on, but it forced me to turn on my heater. I know they say it's fall (although technically it is still summer) but I wasn't expecting that. Feeling that stiff breeze really made me miss home. That beautiful Bahamian weather that people pay thousands of dollars to experience. 🏖 I think I am going to have to go home for a few months to warm up. I had to pull out this photo that I took at @louisandsteens just to feel better. 💜💛💜💛 . . . . . #ThisBahamianGyal #bahamas🇧🇸 #bahamas #ilivewhereyouvacation #melaninpoppin #color #bahamasministryoftourism
    This is how my weekend is set up with a special em This is how my weekend is set up with a special emphasis on #4. I don't know about y'all. 😃😃😃
    I honestly love this brand and this palette. I nev I honestly love this brand and this palette. I never knew nude colours could be so bomb. I'm sure you've heard me talk about The Nudist palette from @lagirlcosmetics.🎨 Of course when you pair the eyeshadows with its longlasting gel liner in Mermaid Blue you can't go wrong.💙 Swipe to see more pics. I need some eyeshadow and eye liner emojis. . . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #dcbloggerstyle #dcbloggers #makeuplooks #lagirlcosmetics #blueeyeliner #blueeyeliner💙 #thenudistpalette
    Saturday HAS to be one of the best days of the wee Saturday HAS to be one of the best days of the week. 📺 Even when I was a kid my routine was set: get up, eat my favourite cereal, watch my favourite cartoons and then it was time to clean. My mum wasn't playing! 💥How many of you grew up doing chores on Saturday morning? 📻 In our house, we would listen to music while cleaning and one of my absolute favourite songs to listen to was Cherrelle and Alexander O'Neal's Saturday Love. I still listen to it to this day. In fact, I'm listening to it right now. 💥 What was your favourite song to listen to while cleaning up (for those of you who actually cleaned). What cartoons did you watch? Let's see if we have similar taste. . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #saturdayvibes #saturday #saturdaylove #illustration #alexanderoneal #cherrelle
    This is my, "I'm trying to be serious" pose. The f This is my, "I'm trying to be serious" pose. The funny thing is, I was laughing so hard right before I snapped this. 🌻🌻🌻 Fedora by Universal Thread. Bought at @target for $19.99. . . . . #targetstyle #target #ThisBahamianGyal
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    So I had my first ever video removed by @instagram So I had my first ever video removed by @instagram because it had Biz Markie's Just A Friend music in the background. I literally just posted it five minutes ago. That sucks because it was such a fun video. Note to self...don't use these people's music. 😃😃 You live and you learn.
    Well, did I? No? Ok...returning to my regularly sc Well, did I? No? Ok...returning to my regularly scheduled program to take over the world. Cue thunder and lightning. 🌧⚡ If you won the lottery today, what's the first three things you would do/buy? Let's say the lotto amount was $20 million.
    This is a very serious question. I'm curious about This is a very serious question. I'm curious about what each of you will say. Don't limit yourself. What is in your heart to do that sounds crazy, but you would do it if you knew you were guaranteed to succeed? I'll go first. I would write, produce and star in my own series/sitcom/movie Heck, I may do it anyway because hey...what do I have to lose. So, let's hear it. What would you do?
    Hey everyone! So, @therealnightfood asked me to re Hey everyone! So, @therealnightfood asked me to review their ice cream and boy am I glad I did. 🍨 I am a huge ice cream lover. I'm the type of person who gets up at 1am to snack. This is why Nightfood is so awesome. It's delicious and sleep-friendly ice cream. This ice cream has less sugar, less fat and fewer calories. 🍨 There are no artifical sweeteners and the best part - it tastes awesome. My absolute fave is the Bed & Breakfast. I'll be sharing my on-camera review today. I picked mine up from my local @harristeeter and I'm officially in love. 🍨 I don't want to keep this tasty treat to myself. I want YOU to try Nightfood, too! To get your own free pint, visit Nightfood's Instagram page (@therealnightfood) and click the link in their bio. It's that easy. Go there now! What's better than free? . . . . . #ThisBahamianGyal #TryNightfood #Sponsored #Icecream #Review #mynightfood
    I can't stress this enough. I know so many peopl I can't stress this enough. I know so many people who would never try something new or they refuse to aim high because it's just too frightening. Most people will stay on a job or in a career they hate because they fear starting over or stepping into unchartered territory. My entire life has been about starts, false starts and restarts. I am sure many of you on here can relate. But, that's what makes life worth living. We can pivot as long as we have the determination to do so. Comfort zones scare me. Getting up and functioning on autopilot does not excite me. In the words of @tyrabanks "safe is boring." . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #quotes #inspiration #inspirationalquotes #inspirational #droppinggems #motivation #motivationalquotes
    The official fruit of summer. 🍉🍉🍉 Don't The official fruit of summer. 🍉🍉🍉 Don't let these people rush you into fall. Summer doesn't end until September 22nd. Until then, enjoy.
    The Blog Is Hot.🔥🔥🔥 I see there are a lo The Blog Is Hot.🔥🔥🔥 I see there are a lot of people clowning Cardi B for divorcing her husband. I give my take in my latest blog post. Read to the end and don't forget to sign up for the newsletter while on the site. Oh, and if you enjoy the blog post, leave a comment. I want to hear what you think of this situation. . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #blogger #dcbloggers #thebloggerunion #kindcollaboration #cardib #offset #writerscommunity #writersofinstagram #washingtondc
    Pretty much the best channel on YouTube, if I do s Pretty much the best channel on YouTube, if I do say so myself. No wonder people are searching for it. You should be, too. 😂💛💛 Don't forget to subscribe. Do it today! . . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #youtubers #youtube #blackcreatives #blackbloggers #blackinstagram #newyoutuber
    From zero to 1,000. Hey everyone! I'm in the pro From zero to 1,000. Hey everyone! I'm in the proces of growing my YouTube channel, This Bahamian Gyal and I need your support. 💥 The channel features big hair, bold looks and big laughs. I do a ton of product reviews, wig try-ons and some funny videos that you all just NEED to watch, especially if you're having a crappy day. (Hint: check out my eyebrow tutorial or my video on bad breath). Lol. 💥 Watch a few videos, which give a real taste of my quirky personality. I know you'll enjoy it. 📺 Then, do me the ultimate favor: like, comment and SUBSCRIBE to the channel. I'd really love your support. I also want to know the types of videos you'd like to see on the channel. All of my videos are scheduled and drop every Wednesday at 1pm (EST) so set your calendar reminders. My latest video on my $5 Milani eyeshadow look is up now. Link in bio. See you on YouTube. Thanks! XOXO, This Bahamian Gyal . . . . #thisbahamiangyal #youtubers #youtube #subscribe #youtuberstofollow #dcbloggers #blackyoutubers #contentcreator #milani
    You wanna rumble with the bee, huh? 🐝🐝🐝 You wanna rumble with the bee, huh? 🐝🐝🐝 To all my queen bees out there who love what they do and are just trying to get paid. I do not own the rights to this beautiful art. This was created by the artist, Hippy Potter. @hippypotter aka Thaddeus Coates. An amazing illustrator. I think he is just so damned fly. I had to share. Be sure to check out his work. #TalentForDays #AndHesBlack 🖤🖤🖤 . . . . #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrator #lilkim
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