When the week[end]s...

Happy Monday my loves! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend as much as I did mine [= I participated in my first art showcase at the Inner Recess Recording Studio here in New Orleans last Friday... I was sooo nervous; I really just didn't know what to expect! Now, don't get me wrong - I am confident in my jewelry line and the pieces I've created, but as an artist I am still sensitive about my shit [in my Erykah Badu voice lol]. Mee in my Fire and Desire feather earlaces [= This was a new experience for me (as well as the hosts) considering the fact that the once-monthly Friday Night Mash events usually showcase still, visual art pieces like portraits and paintings. With PynkLayce being one of the featured artists this month, I was...

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Head Over [Heels].

OH. EM. GEE! I saw these shoes and damn near had a heart attack! I absolutely adore them [= The Iris van Herpen X United Nude product is a glamorous ankle bootie with smooth round lines and golden leather detailing on the front and back of the shoe, with three-dimensional characteristics. Transparency, reflections and movements create the effect of visual estrangement. The construction of the shoe is so complicated and precise that each pair is 100% hand-made with the highest grade Italian calf Nappa available. With an almost 6 inch heel, the shoe is a collab of designers Iris van Herpen and United Nude. It is currently available in black nappa with chains (pictured), as well as plain black, off-white, and tan...

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Bring that Bush Back!

Happy Tuesday my loves! I hope everyone is having a productive day... I fell asleep last night pondering new ideas for blog topics and woke up with the answer staring me directly in the face: Yep, I did it again... another night of falling asleep without re-twisting my hair AND without Bonnie (my satin bonnet). I know I'm messing up big time and it's a slowly-forming habit I'm determined to break. Anyway, of course I woke up to a flat, misshapen, wiry mess that I had to sprucen up with the quickness if I planned on making it to work on time (or at all). What did I do? I broke out the old faithfuls! Coconut Oil Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Creme Water I started by spritzing my hair with a little water... I didn't want to get it soaking wet;...

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5 Month Natural Hair Update

Yep yep, it's update time! I'm actually like a week late and I didn't get a chance to shoot a video, but I couldn't let this month go by without dropping an update. 1.12.2012 marked the 5th month since my Big Chop and Mee & my fro have been through quite a lot... I'm talking more than just styles or products. It's like every day I'm falling deeper and deeper in love with my hair (and myself); even when it doesn't want to do what I want it to, I still totally DIG my hair. That's such a great feeling... Alright, so let's get down to it. If you've seen any of my other natural hair updates, you know I usually do a comparison of progress... this time let's compare a Month 1 Wash and Go (left) to a Month 5 Wash and Go (right): Crazy right?...

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My Flexi-rod #FAIL!

Hey loves! I know it's been a few days since my last post... I've been really sick and extremely tired since this past weekend. However, your girl is back :) If you follow me on Twitter you probably saw me tweeting about my daughter's makeup-themed 4th birthday party and all we'd planned to do to celebrate 'Another Year of Fabulous'. I also announced an upcoming flexi-rod set tutorial... NOT gonna happen! Well, not this week anyway. I'd planned on doing the trial run for my daughter's party last Saturday before recording the actual turorial on Sunday, but I knew I wouldn't like the results before I even took the rods out... I just wasn't feeling it. Now, I'm not sure if the fail was due to the amount of hair I sectioned,...

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[Inspiration]

Let me tell ya'll how I love EVERYTHING about this pic. From the hair down to the shoes... Lawwd the SHOES!! I don't know about you, but I feel pretty damn inspired right about now lol. Happy Friday [...

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Head over [Heels].

I have fallen in loooove with these 5 1/2 in. wedges I spotted over at GoJane.com. The only reason I'm not posting a picture of me in them is because they've sold out in my size in both black and beige :( I've really been checking the site for new stock like everyday lol... stalk much? Looks like the only chicks in luck are those who wear a 6 or 6 1/2. If anyone knows another site where these shoes are avaiable I'd appreciate the link! Hope you had a happy Wednesday...

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[OOTD]: Red Skirt.Cheetah Cardi.Ankle Boots

Another boring Tuesday at the place of employment, so you know what that means... today is an 'Outfit of the Day' day (= [click pics to enlarge] The Deets. .:Cheetah Print Cardigan ~ Victoria's Secret $20:.  .:Red Pencil Skirt ~ Forever XXI $12:.  .:Brown Ankle Booties: Rue 21 $30:.  .:Earrings: Abalone Shells purchased in Cozumel $15:.  I originally planned to wear my nude pumps with this outfit, but it's kinda rainy and nasty outside so I opted for the ankle boots instead. I've never worn them with a skirt before so I was a bit skeptical, but I really am pleased with the overall look! Tied a brown belt (AKA ribbon) around my waist to keep the cardi in place and voila! Hope you like (...

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[Inspiration]

Solange is just that b!tch. Point blank. Congrats on your new contract with Next Models... that's a good lo...

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[New Music]: Jay-Z - Glory

So we've all been wondering if the rumors were true; if Beyonce has finally delivered her and Jay-Z's first child. Welp, Mr. Carter himself has given us all confirmation that their daughter Blue Ivy Carter has made her debut. His just released 'Glory' is an ode to the new Carter. You can even hear her little newborn cries as the song fades out. It's so sweet, I must admit I teared up a lil! Check it out: Congrats to Bey and Hov! I'm so happy for them [...

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[Product Review] Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Creme

"Defines curls, waves, and coils; moisturizes and conditions; no sticky build-up" Hey loves! I just uploaded a product review on the Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Creme. Check it out: As promised, I set out and did some research on the Taliah Waajid brand. According to Black Earth Products: For over 25 years Taliah Waajid continues to live, breath and love natural hair. It is her life and it shows in what she has done, not only to benefit her, but also for the benefit of others in the natural hair care industry. This is why Taliah Waajid is dubbed, “The Queen of Curly, Coily, Natural Hair Care.” She really cares about the natural hair care industry and community. From what I've read, Taliah Waajid is a woman who has basically focused her life...

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[Inspiration]

Happy Friday loves...

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[Tutorial]: DIY Lip Exfoliation

Happy Friday Eve my loves! I'm not sure what the weather is like where you are, but it's been pretty up and down the past 2 weeks here in New Orleans. I'm talking below 50 degrees in the morning, to damn near 80 degrees by lunch time, to thunderstorms on the way home in the evening... who has time to play around with weather like this?! Lol. Aside from leaving you with an ever-lasting cold, harsh weather conditions like this can also do major damage to your lips! I don't know about you, but I damn sure don't want to be caught with cracked up, crusty down, dry lips. Not cute. So what can you do to protect your lips? Exfoliate! And the best thing about this process... it costs nothing! Last year (before going natural) I posted a video on DIY...

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It's time for [change]...

Good morning loves! We're only 4 days into the new year and I've already had to face some unforseen challenges :( Now this has nothing to do with natural hair, but it's a real life situation I had to share... Without going into too much detail, I found myself dead broke this morning. Like, broke broke. I'm talking $1 to my name broke. SMDH. Now imagine me sitting at home about to cry my big eyes out because I'd just realized how dire my sitution was. And to make matters worse the tights I had on under my dress miraculously tore right as I was leaving home, so I was really in need of a few bucks for a replacement pair... No way was I going to the office looking like a hooker! So I'm walking around the house and I'm thinking. Thinking,...

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[Inspiration]

Teyana Taylor. I like her style, love her voice, and I absolutely adore her hair...

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