Found on Smith Street...

I couldn't resist snapping this pic. The irony of this is the people who it applies to probably missed it while they were tweeting. : D

Rhinestones, Hot Glue, and a Dream!

Right now there is a little less than 110 days until Carnival and only a few short weeks to get all of my pre-carnival affairs in order. I take my carnival very seriously and as a result there are certain things that I just CAN NOT do. One of which is I refuse to wear the same ANYTHING carnival Monday and Tuesday. Some people wear the top of their costume or accessories from their costume on Monday, to each their own. I have some really great ideas in my mind in regards to what I would like to look that which include a customized binged out top. You know what they say, practice makes perfect. So I decided to create a mask for Halloween with some gems and rhinestones:

The tools: I wanted to be a masked angel!

The mask and some of the carnival crew!

 All in all my small project was simple but time consuming. I wonder how long it will take me to bling out a corset?

'Fro Fashion Week! I'll be there ...

Hey Folks,

I recently received some great news! I am an official Press Supporter for Atlanta's Fro Fashion Week in February of 2012. Natural hair and Fashion, who could ask for anything more? I am SO EXCITED!! Be on the look out for updates....

Nelly

A small peak into my obsession--Fall Boots

Yes, it snowed on Saturday! Yes, I stood in the snow for about 2 1/2 hours and I am sick as a result. Yes, I despise the feeling "cold". Despite all of this I have a secret love for Fall and Winter. Why? One word, Boots! I can't get enough; tall, short, wedge, round toe, fur lined, it doesn't matter as long as they fit me well (and the price is right) I am happy. Here are some of my latest purchases:

Brand: Jessica Simpson  (Above the knee)
Color: Black
Material: Leather Upper, Man Made Sole
Store: Ebay
Price: 79.99 (plus shipping)
Verdict: I wore them once so far, and they are super comfy, super sexy, and well worth the price I paid!

Brand: Forever 21
Color: Cognac
Material: Pleather Vegan Leather : )
Price:29.99
Verdict: I love these boots. I have worn them a few times and they are super comfy. However as you can see, my small calves in combination with the wide boot opening makes me look like Puss in Boots! I will stick with wearing these boots with jeans and legwarmers.

Brand: Miss Sixty
Color: Brown
Material: Leather (very soft leather, it scuffs easily)
Store: TJ Maxx
Price: 79.99
Verdict: I went to TJ Maxx looking for pumps and I walked out with these boots. I love the fact that the heel is low but the boot still has sex appeal. It's the most unique boot that I own!

Brand: BCBGeneration
Color: Brown
Material: Leather
Store: Burlington Coat Factory
Price: 69.99
Verdict: I have not worn these outside yet but I picture this with jeans and a peacoat. There is a slight Puss in Boots aspect to these boots so I predict that I will be wearing these with legwarmers.

Brand: Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Color: Black
Material: Leather
Store:Marshall's
Price: 99.99
Verdict: These boots were love at first sight! I am not sure what to wear them with. Any thoughts?

Brand: Hunter
Color: Black
Material: Rubber
Store: Small boutique store in Boston
Price:I can't recall but they were on sale
Verdict: I wore these rain boots once and they were really comfortable. The wedge heel makes you feel dressed despite the fact that they are simply golashes.

Trinidad and Tobago takes over Project Runway!

CONGRATULATIONS ANYADE!!!

Project Runway never knew what hit them!!

Pesky Blemishes? Try this...

As Trinidad Carnival slowly creeps out of my peripheral vision and into my everyday thoughts I have been looking into make up ideas for Carnival Monday and Tuesday. I have considered the make-up artist route but I can't imagine waking up EXTRA early Carnival Tuesday to have someone do my make up. In my searches for the right carnival looks and make up brands I came across this scary but CONVINCING video.

Ummm...anyone know where I can purchase some Dermablend?

Looks like I will be starting over!

No rhyme or reason for this pic. She epitomizes natural beauty...imo.

Months? No, actually more than  a year! That is how long it has been since I have been to an ACTUAL hair dresser. Not a hair braider (there is a difference) but a licensed (or at least reputable) hair stylist. As a natural woman who possesses some talent  I find myself doing my own hair with ease a majority of the time. However lately I have been wondering why I have not maintained much length in the past year, especially since I follow most of the natural hair "rules". I do not use heat in my hair (except to deep condition), I wear protective hair styles the majority of the time, I deep condition weekly or bi-weekly, I use a thousand different "natural" hair products, and still I do not see much of a difference in the length of my hair. In addition to this I still find myself battling shed hair and breakage anytime I touch my hair. I figured it was time to call in the professionals and got a hair consultation. The good news? I have a hair appointment for next week Thursday. The bad news? I have SUPER POROUS and DRY hair. Hair porosity is a term that describes the condition of your hair cuticle. High porosity indicates that your hair cuticle is severely damaged leading to holes and spaces in the hair shaft. These gaps lead to hair that drinks up moisture which can lead to dry hair and breakage. My consultation included testing different  (Keracare) products on my strands, checking my scalp, and examining the ends of my hair. The hair stylist determined that I was in desperate need of a trim and would order some Keracare products that she thought I needed to add to my hair regimen.Although saddened I am prepared to sacrifice my hair length next week in exchange for healthy hair. I'll try not to cry. Ladies, learn from my mistake. You CAN NOT start a successful healthy hair regimen without first trimming off those damaged ends. Some damage is simply irreversible.