Favorite protective style

WIGS adoration: WIGS are my absolute fav's while I know a lot of people who HATE lace front wigs I happen to like them. I have gotten very good with applying and wearing them with or without make up
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Aprils fashions

For those of you named April AREN'T you glad that the month of April has passed...hopefully no more side-eyed joked
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DAY 25: Daniel FAST

SO in my efforts to lose weight I started a Daniel Fast with my church on Sunday 04/10/11. At that time my weight was to e uncontrolled.... Im 27, 5'2 and weighed 155lbs....111 days of NO meat, dairy, sweetners, FATS and processed foods and I am feeling and i might say so LOOKING GOOD!

This is taking my EAT CLEAN to a whole new level! after the initial 21 days I am gonna continue and maybe slowly introduce so dairy like eggs and milk but all in all Im not hungry and Im not missing the JUNK like i thought i Would!

AFTER 25 days I have lost 3 inches and maintain a weight of 150lbs.

CUTE HAIR

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2 day old Twist turn out to be a HAUTE Hairstyle.....GEt Shonda

FOR COLORED GIRLS

FOR COLORED GIRLS…..



When I first heard of the movie "For Colored Girls" I got so excited. I had the idea of getting as many women together that I could think of to go see this movie. I had visions of group discussions and moments shared with one another that would lead to healing and growth; I guess I kind of imagined a Women’s Empowerment Conference type of setting.

Well after I shared my idea with a few women, reality set in and I realized that so many of us wouldn't be willing to participate for various reasons: You don't like me, you don't care for somebody I might invite, you only hang out with certain people, you don't understand the big deal about Tyler Perry making yet another movie about black people and our issues for all the world to see, you don't like crowds, so n so is too ghetto, such and such is too uppity etc... It has ALWAYS amazed me that we as black women are each others biggest critics. We are the quickest to bring each other down, find each others faults and nit pick at a sister until she has nothing left, nothing left to give and then we step over her and call her worthless. We take the prettiest women and tear them down for thinking "they are cute" but turn around and dog the average sista because "she know she should take better care of herself than that - can't believe she got a man!" We call strong women female dogs and accuse weaker women of riding somebody else's coat tails. We tell a big sista to put down her burger and turn around and criticize a skinny woman for not picking one up. We ride the loud mouth woman for "talking to darn much" and likewise torment the quiet woman for "Being too quiet and needing to take up for herself" Sad part is we don't discriminate, we talk about everybody!!!

I've watched women dog out everybody from Oprah for catering to white people and Halle Berry for not being able to keep a man to young Willow Smith for acting to darn grown in her recent video. All of these females are successful and there is something about each one of them to be proud of but a lot of us can't seem to see that. I have to wonder since we all share a common thread (whether we want to admit it or not) is there something about ourselves that we don't like, what has happened to us that we cannot seem to get along. Why is that we fight amongst ourselves, backstab & steal each others men (only to find out we should have left him where we found him). We cannot seem to be unified to support and stick up for one another. Everybody seems to be out for themselves while other groups unite against us but nobody else has to bring us down because we trample on the spirits of each other daily.

Even if you live in a mini mansion, drive a luxury car, have good credit, rich handsome husband etc, this does not mean that should look down your nose at the woman with 4 kids, no husband, living in income based housing struggling to keep her lights on. We ALWAYS think the grass is greener on the other side, I had a woman who's child father is MIA tell me that I should never complain because I receive a decent amount of child support and I laughed and let her know that I would gladly give every dime back if he would come relieve some of this overwhelming pressure of feeling inadequate as a parent. If I could get just one full night of sleep or not always be on the verge of losing my job because I’m the one that has to call off or leave work for one reason or another to accommodate my child - yeah he could DEFINITELY have his money if I could have some peace! Money alone doesn't make you happy (not true happiness), good credit doesn't keep you satisfied, beauty doesn't make you any less insecure, fame doesn't make you less vulnerable or cause you to be a good judge of character and being stuck up and mean doesn't keep you warm at night or prevent you from being lonely.

You don't know how the sista sitting right next to could have carefully put on her make up this morning to hide the beating from last night. The teacher you handed your child over to this morning could have sent her children off to school from a dark house with empty bellies. The teller you just got rude with at the bank could know that today is her last day on her job and have no idea how she is going to survive past next weekend. The sista at the office that appears so busy could be typing her goodbyes to all the people that she loves because she plans to blow her brains out tonight after she tucks her babies into bed. The woman you pass in the hallway could be on her way to have an abortion because she fears what others might think or how the woman that sent you this e-mail may drink an over abundance of alcohol every night to mask the nightmares of an abusive childhood.

Ladies we HAVE TO DO BETTER!!! I'm not suggesting that we all like each other and be phony, but I am asking that we all try to respect each other. You HAVE NO IDEA what the next woman is going through, you don't know what past or current hurt and pains have shaped her into who she is today. We spend so much time trying to be as strong and hard as we are expected to be that we end up cracking from the inside out piece by piece. If we would spend 1/3 of the time we spend tearing each other down to build someone up, encourage someone, show someone some love, we could truly make a difference and save someone's life. PLEASE don't be the straw that breaks another woman's back. Believe me when I tell you that there is a woman out there that needs your smile, your hug, your support, your prayer.

FINAL RESULTS: PUFF

HERE are better picture of my first PUFF..Im so PRoud..I cant believe that I've stuck with my hair for a year....ITs been a LEARNING process



MAinly I had to realize that my hair is just that MY HAIR! It not gonna do what the weaves and wigs will and that makes it even more special to me!

1st PUFF

So in order to wear my hair out I had to figure out a way to stretch it out? PLAITS..(Shrinkiage is a B*t$h)
So here are some before's and after

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NEW HAIR STYLE....

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Summer Braids

So my protective style for the summer are small box braids ...this style is very easily styled.....get my scalped greased and cleaned...Im using Parnel T-Tree spary for my scalp.

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Protective style

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MORe TWA

Never 2nd Best

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Freshly wasshed fro after an all night deep conditoner

Make up

So Im not the msot consistent with make-up usually Im just an eyshawdow n gloss girl..but Im gettting better at it..SO here it is..lol

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Make up Must haves

LADIES I am wondering if anyone has a MUST have comsetic products..Please chime in!

My Top 5....
1. Gotta have Mary Kay concealer in Cocoa
2. Black and Brown liner
3. LIPGLOSS- Bath and Body works C.O. Bigelow® Mentha Lip Shine


4. Eye shadow...loving anything Bronzy or pink
5. Covergirl Powder for dusting!

Qhemet Biologicals

So after breaking down and using everything that i previosuly had in the bathroom..I was able to buy a new product to try in my hair...For those of you who didnt already know I have very COARSE hair..and usually no matter what i put in it how many times i DC or moisturize it usually stays or FEELS extra dry to me....even on the days where I moisturize or spritz my hair every couple of hous it usually looks and feels DRY! This line of products was recommended by a lady on Fotki that was having the same problem..So I bought the SAMPLE size....for $11.00 (no sense in being stuck with alot of product, that didnt work for more money)

I bought this Hydrating BALM and HEAVY cream and I LOVES LOVES LOVES IT! I washed my hair and used about a quarter size and SO FAR so GOOD! thats all it took...immediately my hair felt SOFTER..looked a lil bit more "livly-er" and after the morning steam shower and a lil bit of coconut oil feels so much better!

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I would definitely resommend this blend for those with Coarse DRY hair......check it out here @ Qhemet

Uncle Funky's Daughter

Whoa CHILE is all I can say...a friend (Thanks Lakia)sent me a email about this wonderful Salon and NEW business and I'm sharing the GOODS....

ATTENTION: ALL HOUSTONIANS....IF you rock the natural or are looking for a SALON check them out!!!

Heres link


I don't know about you all but I'm super EXCITED to try out thes new products!!!

The packaging is GREAT....looks very sophisticated...very ME!


If any one has tried these products please let me know how they worked for you!

2010...Goals

For 2010 My Goals:

My hair Goals:
Reach Ear Length(EL)by 2011
Wear more protective styles
Minimize the amount of manipulation to hair

Business Goals:
Complete Office
Upload Website
Design,Design, Desgin MORE!

Money:
Save at least 3500 for New car
Save 600 for Family Vacay in August
Save 500 for AKA celebration in Oct/Nov.

Children:
use more Spanish around the girls
Pick up Rosetta Stone to Teach girls spanish
have more educational Time at home with the girls

Health:
Gym EVERY week day
spend at least 1.5 in the gym serious workout
Limit soda/coffee
DRINK MORE WATER

Oklahoma Photographer...Juli Barker-BOWEN

here is a great link to an excellant OKlahoma city and surrounding area photographer... She is the KINDEST, SWEETEST person I know..Trust me guys you will definitely want to hire her for any of your picture needs...

Hey just go and chek out her site! herehere

NEW Year's RESOLUTIONS and GOALS

FOR 2010:
I am setting myself up to be a Better person, MOM, and Student in all things....
Goals:
1. Complete my business plan and get up and running!
2. SAVE more money! For the year I was able to save just over $2,500. For my responsibilites and Debts Thats really great!
3. KEEP the Gym workouts going! I'm so glad my co worker and friend Motivates me...it helps get my day started and helps me stay healthy.

Resolution:
1. Pay more attention to my Health..More vitamins...more WATER..WATER..WATER
2. Have my business up and running by June 1, 2010!
3. BE MORE ACTIVE in my community and Organization besides Work and United WAY!

Protective Style #1

#13 ivyleague

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Hello ALL
here are a couple of pics of my new style....:)
IT is a lace front wig (Synthetic)....Underneath my hair has been washed and deep conditioned....This has combs and a drawstring so its super secure!
And Rather CUTE if I say so myself...
What cha think?


PS...I'm not leaving the natural scene just yet..just taking a lil hiatus...My hair and I was getting kinda frustrated with each other....Wash n gos and WINTER kinda dont not mix AT ALL...so heres the altenative....

FYI..HARVARD UNIVERISTY

Harvard University Announcement

Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate
students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the
announcement, Harvard President, Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten
percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the
lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not
doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the
income distribution".
If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor
student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay
the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on
undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free,
no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making
less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard financial aid website at:
http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call
the school financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
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