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Starting the New Years with Pops Of Color!
I am loving my new Feather Fashion Clips hair accessories. Each feather clip-in has great color combinations, that give awesome pops of color, that can help to change my look when I want to try something new with my hair. Feather Fashion Clips work with any hair type and are affordable. Go to their site now to see their Buy 2, get one free sale now!
Goody Accessories & Double Wear Line
I am loving my new hair accessories from Goody! Lots of great headbands and hair clips that can also be worn as pins. Goody accessories are a great brand because the're are accessories that work for both your little girl and for you. They have organic based hair products. And they has also have new line of Double Wear accessories that include 2-in-1 headbands and ponytail holders that can double as necklace or bracelet. To see more, go to Goody.com.
Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway Winner!!!
Someday Perfume
Great last minute holiday buy! I usually don't wear perfumes, but I love this new perfume called Someday! It smells really good and is quickly becoming one of my favorite scents. This will be one perfume that will not sit on my counter collecting dust.
"SOMEDAY by Justin Bieber is more than just a perfume: it's a fragrance full of the energy, passion, and confidence that pushes him to the top of the charts. This fragrance's glass bottle is fresh yet flirty, anything but ordinary, and topped with a burst of blooming hearts. A crystal-encrusted, heart-shaped charm can be removed and attached to a keychain or zipper pull."African Doll Clothes by Donnilah
How did you learn to sew/create African styled clothing? My father taught me how to sew. His mother (my grandmother) taught him and all of her 10 children how to sew. I am grateful to have a skill that has been passed down through generations. The concept of African/Ethnic styles comes from watching the top designers who have adopted the styles of Ancent African clothing, geometric designs and patterns. We are so diverse in style and flare. We are the originators of fashion. I am still studying and interpreting style and fashions on a global scale.
How has the response been to your doll creations? The responses have been awesome. I have customers of all ethnic backgrounds who enjoy the dolls and the beauty they represent. I am really encouraging people to collect them and enjoy their back story. I want to teach the children about fashions from around the world. These dolls create awareness and appreciation of global beauty, not just African beauty. African people are all over the world because we all from Africa.
What is your goal with bringing these dolls to our community? I am hoping my art and stories will educate little girls. We also need to teach our children its ok to be, look, like who you are. God made no mistakes in creating us it’s a blessing we are so diverse and we come in so many beautiful shades and colors. I also hope we learn to leave a legacy as my grandmother and father has left with me. In every doll that I make I leave that legacy the spirit my grandmother's art and fashion lives on.
How can people see more of your work and how can they contact you? I can be reached at: info@justblaque.com. I am opening up an online boutique soon Annie Bella's boutique, named after my grandmother Mrs. Annie Bell McClendon.
Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway!!
Hey Everyone! I'm giving away this great Baciami dress from Shabby Apple (www.shabbyapple.com), an online boutique of women's dresses. The dress is a great look for a lunch, work and more! It has an $88.00 value and is free to whom ever wins this contest. To win the Baciami dress, following these steps:
- Go to Shabby Apple's website, and leave a comment here telling us what is your favorite dress.
- Like Shabby Apple on Facebook
- All contestants must have a US shipping address.
The contest ends Saturday, December 17th, 2011, at midnight. Good luck!
Holiday Gift Guide!
Check out the post below for great Holiday Gift giving ideas! For Accessories, there is Hair Feather from Fine Featherheads; and hand-made hair bows from QuellyRue Designs.
For hair and body products, see the post for Dr. Miracle's hair care products, Shielo Hair Technology & Care and Tattoo body scents!
Hair Feather from Fine Featherheads!
I am loving my new hair feathers from Fine Featherheads. They clip on very easy and add a great splash of color! I also loved the packaging. Very impressive and a great gift for the holidays!
Hair Bows from QuellyRue Designs!
I just got some really cute hair bow clips from QuellyRue Designs! The owner, artist and creator of this line of hand made products is Racquel Dwomoh. She is extremely creative and talented.
Dr. Miracles New Products
Dr. Miracles has some new products that work great with Natural Hair. My daughters absolutely love the product line because it helps to keep their hair moisturized and curls in tact. Some of the new items are Thermal Protection Styler, Conditioning Shampoo, Leave in Conditioner, Oil Sheen Spray, Damaged Hair Medicated treatment, Restorative Treatment Packs, Follicle Healer Pomade, Edge Holding Spray and Hydrating Oil.
One of my favorite hair products of Dr. Miracles is their Growth Oil. It smells really good and helps to keep my edges moisturized.
To learn more about Dr. Miracles and their hair care line, go to www.drmiracles.com.
Shielo Hair and Anti-Aging Products
I tried out some great products by Sheilo! One of my favorite products of there's is their Smoothing Complexion Scrub. It feels really good as I applied it to my face and helped me to feel refreshed. Some of the other products that my daughters and I tried are the Vibrancy Conditioner, Moisturizer Shampoo, Leave In Protectant & the Complexion Moisturizer.Here is more information about their company -
"Shielo Hair Technology & Care was created in New York City in 2001" [based on a] need identified among top salons in New York City and their clientele for styles, while including the effort to enhance and fortify hair care products protecting elements." Shielo's products are animal cruelty free, Vegan ad Natural Based.
"Our products contain the highest quality ingredients from nature, combined with advances in haircare research to ensure desired performance and ultimate results. As an organization, we have committed to developing naturally-based formulas infused with organic botanicals harvested from plants grown without the use of synthetic pesticides or chemicals."Body Sprays by Tattooed by Inky
- Monkey Business (male), which has a blend of leather, lavender, pepper and sandalwood
- Drako (male), which has a blend of spices, musk and precious woods
- A Mi Amor (female), which features a blend of white florals, vanilla and amber
- Sudden Freedom (female), a fresh feminine bouquet of aquatic florals, pink jasmine and rosewood
- Koi (unisex), which features a blend of citrus, ginger and patchouli
Sources: Tattooed by Inky & Valmg
Meet Model Kenya Thomas
I had a chance to speak with Kenya Thomas, who is a beautiful model that rocks natural hair. And here is what she had to say about herself and her modeling career -
"I believe life is full of blessings, and it's our job to manifest them! ^_^ I'm Kenya, and I'm a Model/Actress. I've been modeling for almost 3 years, and I'm blessed to say I've been on the cover and featured in a plethora of National and Local Magazines, modeled for celebrities like Nicki Minaj's Hairstylist Terrence Davidson, Miss Tina Knowles on BET's Monique Show, and Korto Momolu from Project Runway ...Been interviewed on a few TV, Radio, and Web Shows, and plenty more under the sun. I played Tori Torres on the 2nd Season of Sophomores, which aired on Comcast Channel 24 every Thursday. I've also done other acting work in Movies like Zombieland & Tyler Perry's Why'd I Get Married Too, TV Shows like Single Ladies, Short Films, and Commercials for companies like Adidas and Sofn'Free. I have countless blessings, yet I count them everyday =). My plan in life includes Modeling and Acting internationally, while traveling and hosting Modeling workshops for aspiring Models ALL over the world. That's the kind of life I'm working so hard for now. Blessed day!"
Kenya Thomas, Model
