Shabby Chic

I was looking in the Home/Garden section of the "For Dummies" series and found some interesting interior decor looks designed by Rachel Ashwell.

Shabby Chic: a perfect cross between English Cottage and California living.

 

Natural Hair Updos

Hi All,

I am completely obsessed at this point with YouTube tutorials!
In tonight's quest, I found the following video for creating natural hair updos..



I also posted pics below of what I came up with as an Ledisi-esque type of style. I will need to keep practicing at this but I love it so far!

Stila's Flower Palette

Review on this new pallette --

B +

Overall, I enjoy this pallette because of the many colors and the pigmented nature of it. It could have been more pigmented but was an overall great investment. I found mine at Sephora for about $33 or so. Not sure of the current price now.

Epiphany #1

Self proclaimed DIY-er...from here on out! Watch me soar! lol...

One Year Nap-Tural Anniversary

Yes....I am proud to say I made it to one full year without a relaxer as of 7/24/2011!

In Constant Self Evaluation

How do I continue to progress if I dont evaluate the moves I have made within the past year.

Its just so much more that I want to do, explore, accomplish, and inspire. I just have to figure out what it is that is my motivation....what is my passion.

I dont know about others, but I dread going to a 9 to 5 desk job with 4 meetings a day, constant reports to draft and small talk by the water cooler.

It may sound crazy but I would like to be a fascinating, phenomenal woman who doesnt look forward to a routine because each new day's adventure will be better than the day before.

Im not sure how much longer I can hold on. Something has got to give.

The Pact

Okay so I have been reading this book that tells the story of three doctors who grew up as male inner city youth of the Philadelphia area in the 80s-90s. Growing up in the projects, many external forces worked hard to deter them from receiving an education and excelling to a professional career. With all the odds against them, the three young men make a pact to graduate high school, attend college, and go to medical school to become doctors.


However, their dream was not met without several roadblocks and obstacles along the way.








Not finish reading but will let you know my review soon!

6th Month Transitioner - Anniversary

Hi All!

I am proud to say that at my second attempt to growing out my relaxer, I will approach my 6th Month anniversary of the transition with a flavorful attitude about my curl locks to come!

I love natural hair and this second journey has been so much more smoother than my first back in 2007!

I plan to be a long term transitioner...my motto "Grow some...cut some"....I aspire to have curly fros, blowouts, straw sets, ballerina buns, and pretty much whatever else that I want.

Look out for pics of my hair-spirations soon to come!

Here are some pics of me in my transition phase

Date Night

Went to dinner at Olive Garden with a male friend....and didnt want to look too over dressed....Found this outfit to be very tre' chic!

A pair of black skinnys, a long sleeve blouse, and a blue cami underneath for effect. Finished the look off with a statement necklace! and my Madden black booties of course!

What I Wore Today

I was sorta feeling myself today.....

I had created my own little spin off of an outfit idea I found in InStyle Magazine.

Mixing prints with a solid jacket, wide leg trousers and some Oxford pumps.

Room Design

So I recently re-designed my room and I just love it. Now thinking about some wall decor ideas...any suggestions...

Note: the room used to be a peony -pink color with a dark purple accent wall. I am sooo in love with the neutral colors. So sophisticated and sexy!

I love room decoration and interior design....Thinking about doing my bathroom and guest room over in the spring....

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Random thoughts....when no one else will listen...

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