OOTD: SPRING BRIGHTS, SPRINTS AND STRIDES!

Hey Beautiful!!!

This Easter weekend the 2013 Carifta Games were hosted in my hometown, Nassau, Bahamas. We hosted competing countries throughout the Caribbean for 4 days. However I only attended 1 day, which was the last day, and the final events.

I had a blast!! And it was a beautiful thing to see my country and all the other countries represent for their hometown by waving flags, blowing whistles and cheering their athletes on!

Due to the Spring season, and the festivities I wanted to be cute, colorful and comfortable. I also wanted to bust out my PINK Hermes Birkin inspired handbag.

Here is what I wore:

Neon Yellow Blazer

Embellished Black & White Graphic Tee

High Waist Jeans Shorts

#vintagepiece! These are GAP jeans and they're actually hand-me down's from my cousin Nakara! (Hey Cuz!) I can't even tell you how old these jeans are, but they still make for a good fashion piece. I never threw these away for 2 reasons: They're classic, vintage, and versatile to style! And two, they're a keepsake since my cousin no longer lives in the Bahamas with me. :(

Black Spiked Flats

Metal & Spiked Accessories

Pink Hermes Birkin Inspired Bag

Watch My SPRING HAUL VIDEO featuring this bag!

Full Outfit:

Its Spring, so I wanted to add pops of color to my outfit with my neon yellow blazer and hot pink bag. Meanwhile, I didn't want to look overdress as it was a casual, fun, sporting event. So I simplified the outfit with jeans shorts and a graphic tee.

Simple basic clothing are always a good canvas for accent pieces and accessories. Black and white is easy to dress Up or Down. So is jeans, blazers, and flats. All of which are in this outfit. Just imagine trying to dress down a printed peplum top or tiered and textured skirt. It just wont work!

I hope this look inspires your next outfit! Remember, "always dress to express yourself."

-242BlqRze

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This here... is about HAIR!

Hey Beautiful!

At the beginning of the year, I embarked on a hair journey and set my hair length goal to Waist Length!
I created a hair regimen based on what my hair NEEDED and time management. Time management?! Yes time management... based on the available space and time in my schedule to care for my hair.

So far I'm happy and proud of my results and wanted to bring you along on my journey and hopefully inspire You to start your own.

Check out what I've shared so far... and stay tune for my detailed Hair Regimen, products I use, and length checks!

VIDEO: Let's Talk Hair: Hair Blab... Brief intro to My Hair Journey.

VIDEO: Moisturize and Seal... What I Use and How I Do

PICS: Length Checks.... Fresh Perm and 1st Trim for 2012 

Current Length... Bra Strap Length (BSL)

Desired Length.... Waist Length (WL)
My Thumbs are the marker for where I want my hair to be.

Everywhere I be....

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BEDSIDE BEAUTY #1: EVOO Natural Make-Up Remover

Hello Beautiful!

Welcome to a new feature I'm adding to my Facebook Page, YouTube, Channel, and BlogSpot!
The concept is using items, ingredients, and products found right at home in your Beauty, Skin and Hair Care Regimen!


Oooo this is going to be Fun and Exciting! Get ready for a lot of simple do-it-yourself and you'll be surprised the products and ingredients we're going to use for this and that!


So lets get started!!

BEDSIDE BEAUTY #1: Extra Virgin Olive Oil Natural Make-Up Remover

What You will Need:

1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil of Your Choice! Just make sure it's Virgin Oil which isn't Processed!

2.  Cotton Ball or Cotton Rounds.

3. A Bowl or Container to pour the EVOO into.

Now that you have all the necessary items... watch my video below to see how I remove my make-up naturally, without having to buy any expensive chemical products!

***Fact***

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is filled with nutrition and antioxidants namely Vitamins A and E, which are excellent for the body internally but are equally as beneficial externally for Skin and Hair!


For more info on the benefits of EVOO on the Skin, check out these links:

Benefits of Using Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the Skin

Beauty and Olive Oil

What's on My Nails?!

Hi Beautiful!

This year I've really been changing up my Beauty(Skin, Hair and Nails) routines, habits and regimens!


I've been trying new methods that promise more benefits to my Hair and Nails especially, and I just had to share this newly popular, quick and easy manicure that retains length and strength of the nails, whiles looking lastingly beautiful for up to 2-3 weeks!


I was elated to find a Nail Technician in my hometown Nassau, Bahamas that specializes in this particular manicure! After my first visit, her professionalism, enthusiasm for the manicure system, and friendly customer service lead back again! Now I want to tell everyone "what's on my nails" and who did them!!

Check Out My Latest Video.... Rate, Comment and Subscribe on YouTube!!

Remember! I want to hear from You, so leave You're comments, questions and suggestions below.

#OOTD: COLOR ME WILD!!

Hey Beautiful!!

I had the amazing privilege of speaking to an audience of Beautiful Natural Hair women on the topic of "Being a Fashionable Naturalista!" I had an AWESOME time at the Workshop... and was complimented repeatedly on my outfit!


Want to see what I wore? Check out my June Ambrose inspired outfit of the day. 
I called it "Color Me Wild" as I color blocked a cobalt blue blouse with a neon yellow pants and set them off with leopard pumps and gold statement accessories!




Enjoy! And don't forget to RATE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE!!! :)

Outfit of the Day: Color Me Wild!

The DRESS was a SUCCESS!!

Hello Beautiful!


Today one of the few LOVES of My Life graduated High School and I'm so Proud of My LilBig Brother! My family and I cheered, clapped and took a lot of pictures at his ceremony. No doubt he felt the love, support and pride we felt for Him because he stayed focus and graduated high school!

Here's a Pic of Us Together!

Not that I needed a reason to SHOP...lol... but I saw it the perfect opportunity to go out and look for a dress for his graduation ceremony. I ended up buying not one but two dresses that I recently recorded in my first haul video. 

See video here --> 1st Mini Haul

However, I went with my first choice! The Floral Tube Top dress!! I considered several factors before I made my final decision. The present fashion season(Spring/Summer), the time of the event(Morning) and the weather condition(Sunny, Humid, and HOT AS HELL)!

Because we're slowly transitioning from Spring into Summer fashion season I opted for the pastel, neutral colors of this dress. Because the event was in the morning I preferred a chic casual but still stylishly dressed outfit. Because the temperature was hot and the air was humid I wanted my clothing to be light-weight with not to much fabric so that I can beat the heat!

Once I had made a decision on which dress to wear I began putting together an outfit...

What I wore:

Clothes:

Floral Tube Top Dress

Avenue XXI 

Size S 

Price: $60(original) $30(on sale)

Shoes:

Generation Alyssa Gold Sandals (its actually more of a neutral tone) 

Shoe Depot 

Size 6

Price: -

Accessories:

Pearl, White, and Gold Bead Cluster Ring

Bijoux Terner

Price: $10.00

Sparkle Drop Linear Earrings -Goldtone
Avon

Price: -

My choice of dress was a success today... I was fashionably in season, appropriately dressed, and didn't break a sweat!

Comment Below.... Tell me how You liked My Look! 

Hello Beautiful!! Here's my first Youtube and Haul video! I hope You enjoy it!!

Please watch, comment, like and subscribe!! Remember you're my motivation I want to hear from You!