Month: April 2012
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Dr. Nina “BeautifulBrwnBabyDol” Ellis-Hervey
“Dream big, or not at all.” Words to live by from Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey. As an inspiration to many women across the world, that quote is her daily mantra and it shows in her many talents. While in the line at the grocery store, you probably flip through the magazines on the racks, right? Do…
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LoveMade Treasures
A fellow St. Louisan, Brandy, shared the background on her natural hair journey as well as her jewelry company. My natural hair journey… I started getting curious about natural hair a few years ago. My dermatologist told me to STOP getting relaxers as a remedy for some hair/scalp ailments I had going on. At first…
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A pictures is worth a thousand words (Interview: JessieAdore)
I fell in love with the uniqueness of Jessie’s blog at first sight! It’s full of colorful prints, city backdrops, and stylish collages for the most simple to the trendiest lover of fashion! Have you always had a keen sense of fashion? I’ve definitely always had a love for fashion. My parents really encouraged me…
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Napturally Curly talks: 18-month transition
Napturally Curly is all natural!! And it was done without a BIG CHOP! For all transitioners, please know this is possible! On September 5, 2011, I completed my 18-month transition, and I am proof positive that you can transition to natural hair without a big chop. I only had an inch or two near the crown…
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Healthy Eating – Cabbage Soup
This was enough lunch and dinner for the week for two! My mom made this cabbage soup with all kinda goodies! (She even added smoked turkey pieces.) 6 large green onions (also called “spring” onions) 2 green peppers 1 or 2 cans of tomatoes (diced or whole) 3 carrots 1 container (10 oz. or so) or fresh mushrooms 1 bunch of celery…
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Live out your passion! Carisma Designs
TaJuanna from Carisma Designs shared her reasons behind starting her company with me. “Here’s the short version: I’ve always had an obsession with art…especially wearable art. Carisma Designs evolved after graduating college during a period of unemployment. Amongst overcoming various other challenges, I asked God to give me something that will take me away from…
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HAIRspiration (Interview: Celebrity Stylist, April B.)
April B. is a natural hair artist and Celebrity loctician in Atlanta working at Celebrity Hair Salon & Boutique. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAQuow6rBbc&list=UUrFA-p6A-uIJ6jJbTFTAT9w&index=0&feature=plcp[/youtube] “Originally from New York, I moved to Virginia as a teenager where my love for hair developed. Experimenting with my family, friends and myself led me straight out of high school to attending the VA…
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That’s MY first lady!
Michelle has such a positive aura about her! It radiates even through pictures! Rock The VOTE on November 6, 2012!!! NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell and former NFL Coach of the Year, Tony Dungy are in the background. Rock The VOTE on November 6, 2012!!! http://www.nflrush.com/play60
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Take a fashion risk! (Interview: Kendra of Closet Confections)
Go ahead…take a fashion risk!! Colors and prints can be paired together to upgrade your style this season!! I asked Kendra of Closet Confections about her keen sense of fashion and whether it’s always been there or was it suppressed behind the trends of the 90s:) ”That’s debatable, lol! I’d like to say yes, but…