Lola may have a new friend

Stop everything your doing and tell your mother I said hello.

I usually do my own hair...why? Because I was tried of hair dressers thinking natural hair can wrestle bears and survive rough handling by a hair dresser that over charged me in the first place.

So shorten the story I went to a salon called Naturally Me to get my ends trimmed because they looked desperate.

I had my hair washed/conditioned, detangled, steamed, trimmed, and style for all under $50 dollars! I had to tip her, but I was excited to do so.

My note to you:
Go to natural hair events and join groups or ask on this blog about natural hair salons. I found this salon via a natural hair event.

The style:
Two braids going at angles, but a part in the middle of my hair. This style allows my hair to rest and protect my ends. I can wear it to a formal, casual, office or workout with it. "Yes we can!"

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V. Curls

My Go To Protective Style

A personal friend of mind who also has natural hair asked me one day "what is a protective style you wear during the week." So I will reply to not only her, but you as well.

I two strand twist my hair and style it into different styles throughout the week. Only the weekend if I'm not in a wash and go mood I un do the twist and wear a "mean," or fly twist out. The protective style keeps my hair soft and touchable...yes even the BB's lol...still soft.

How:
1.) after washing, I detangle my hair and add in a leave in deep conditioner as well as a styling product of my choice that has moisture as well. In this case I used Shea Moisture Deep Masque and Miss Jessie's Baby Buttercreme.

2.)I do not part my hair (you can part yours), I simply grad pieces as I know I want the hair to lay a certain way and twist. The smaller the twist the more hair you have to cover parts, but it may take longer to twist.

3. I add a spray version of oil to seal in moisture then I allow my hair to air dry.
By oil, I prefer natural oils like jojoba oils, olive oil, etc.

Done! The good thing about twist is that you can style them easy for work, working out, or going out.

The pictures below are pics of my hair in a pony before a work out (allows scalp to breathe easy) and picks of my hair.
***remember natural hair should help you explore your creative side even more. Allow the versatility to inspire you. Even if you aren't use to doing your own hair...surprise yourself and believe you can the try it...then try it again :)

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V.Curls

workout hair

The hair is just 2 stand twisted

Fashion, Single Women,and... Running for Senate?!

     On an OH SO LOVELY Sunday afternoon, I happen to be modeling for a photo shoot at a coffee house. As myself and the photographer (who is name Mitchell) walked to switch locations we came across a notably well groom gentlemen and a cute as pie lady seated across from him. Easing pass them (my calves where probably burning form the sky high heels...yikes). The gentlemen said to Mitchell "Do you know how to use that thing (the camera)?" Thus sparked our conversation.

Getting to the point:
     Will Oatis introduced himself to us and told us he was...well actually is running for U.S. Senate...random right. Well we were at a coffee house doing a photo shoot so we were probably the random ones. Anyway, he told us about how he served in the military, why he is running for senate, and what he and his campaign manager (Robiel...I hope I spelled that right), had done and are going to do. I got over the thought of my calves listened.
   
       I'll be honest with you. I do not personally know Will Oatis. Honestly, I just want and try to vote for people to be in office who seem to and hopefully (do) care about the best interest of people and also will do both great and small positive things (no matter, which party it is). Of course some people are voted into office and do nothing we expected and sometimes they do. Credit is due for those who do what they say they will or at least try really hard to accomplish it.


     My point is this. Just in the moment of Will Oatis and Robiel taking the time to talk with us and tell us about his campaign, I couldn't help but respect that. It wasn't a forced conversation (which I do not like...forced conversations that is). Nevertheless, I'm not asking you to vote for him because you should look at what he has to offer for yourself. See if his point of views match the subjects that are important to you.

What I like:
     He wants to improve the image and education of MS. With high rates of pregnancy and poverty (according to some statics), but low rates of education...those statics NEED to change.

He served in the military for 20 years (um...wow)

He believes we should do more for our nation instead of being to quick to help other nations first. I agree. How is it that we are so quick to jump in other nations issues when we have so many here that need the same help...in some cases maybe more?

Visit at:/http://www.willoatis.com/      <--------his main site, but also...
 http://www.facebook.com/WillOatis  <--------facebook

Quick change of subject:

If your wondering about the "single women," phrase in the title. Long story short, I do not remember how we jumped to the subject of dating (we may have been talking about how dating has changed or if it has...who knows). He (Will Oatis) wrote a book  entitled "Dating Old-Fashioned Men..."He gave me a free autographed copy. I haven't read it yet, but I will post a review for sure.

                                       Be Fierce, Be Fine, Better You...WhyKnot?!
                                                           V.Curls

Seattle,WA

I went to Seattle for the first time this past January and it is indeed a beautiful place to visit. How can you go wrong being so close to Canada you can drive...so we did. Anyway,
Pros:
1.) shopping! Yes there are high end stores for the tag poppers, but also your H&M's, forever 21's, and etc for the fashion mama's saving Pringles.
2.)Pike's Market: it's a famous market of fresh produce and sea food. There is also a restaurant that was on Sleepless in Seattle.
3.) Unique: I ate Thai and African Food just for example. There are a lot of different cultures there and a lot to do and visit (my sissy and I went indoor skydiving)! I suggest the "Ride The Suck," Tour.
4.) Beautiful landscaping and homes. It's also one of if not the healthiest state in the U.S.

CONS:
1.)Not a lot of Sun Shine if your use to that.
2.) Could get surprise rain and depending on the time of year...quite cold.
3.)*this is hear say: I have family in Seattle and I met ppl there. I here it's hard to make friends there. Ppl are busy and on the move I assume.

*over all visit was sooo worth it and I plan to go back!
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V. Curls

right before indoor sky diving

A brother getting down on a drum

who sales papers out of this...that guy

Seattle Rapper: Cavalli Cash

Treating myself...did I buy them nope lol, but I tried them on and I like ( in Nordstorm)

Pike's Market

Easy Packing

So your a traveler or want to start. You have all your plans together, but you always over pack or leave your draws at the house (under pack). No fears Tinkle Bell you can pack with out the fear of leaving behind something.
1.)check the weather of your destination.
2.)go a head a make a list in categories of what you need to take only!
3.)make sure you take facial and other products in a travel size...ladies take only the make up you plan to where with what not a suit case just for that.
4.) roll your clothing, sleep wear, and okay to wrinkle clothing so you can make space for shopping later.
5.) only take one or two sleep outfits or even just a shirt...just take a bath and keep it rolling.
6.) it's easier to either take pieces that will match easy or already have your entire outfit picked out to pack (head to toe).
7.) take at least one dressy outfit or if your a guy a dressy shirt and shoes.

At this point you should be good to go with a capital G. If you have tips feel free to list!

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a pair of black tights, belts, boots, rain jacket, etc

random items, but can match easily with almost any piece

pictured is just basic things to carry (wallet,lotion, a pen, umbrella, etc)

Re Opening of Silly Billy...Jackson, MS

     If you viewed the last post I did on Silly Billy's, I am now blogging from their new location 534 Mitchell Ave in Jackson,Ms. I asked one lady (April a lady shopping) how she is enjoying herself in the store and she replied "I'm enjoying myself, I like that it's color coordinated." Another lady name name Sheryl said she likes the prices. She and a friend traveled from Yazoo, MS and found the new location by googling it.

     I myself did a little shopping and found a cute pinkish skirt and a poka dot shirt (huge fan of poka dots and stripes). Whole outfit $18 (YES). For those with little one's, there is a down stairs room for you and for the man in your life as well. Everyone who came said they enjoyed themselves including myself....and my purse for not spending too much.

     Randy was at another job, but I did talk with Rodale and meet VJ (another business partner) and Greg a friend of theirs. I asked VJ if she was relieved that the store was finally re opened and she said yes in a satisfied tone. Rodale describes VJ as being a person who pushes you to do more, as well as a spiritual up lifter. When I asked Rodale if he was relieved he said yes. He went on the say that he thanks God for the loyal customers who waited and the familiar faces. "Everyone doesn't see your vision, but people will find you where you are," he said. I like that statement and agree.

     So there you have it, go visit Silly Billy's at their new location in Jackson,MS. Be fly on a penny or at least a 20 dollar bill.


                                      Be Fierce, Be Fine, Better You....WhyKnot?!
                                                                   V.Curls

entrance view

myself, the owners VJ and Rodale, and 2 supporters

VJ, Rodale, Greg

Down stairs (children pictured, but men clothing is down stairs as well)

Ladies shopping hard

My $18 dollar out fit (blouse and skirt).

Fro Fashion Week Spring '12 My View

Here is my quick review of Fro Fashion Week (FFW). If you aren't familiar with Fro Fashion Week it happens twice a year. Once in the Spring and once in the Fall. I went to the very first FFW, which was in 2011 I believe and it was awesome, but this review will be of my second time attending FFW, which was Feb 4-5.

To The Point:
I really enjoyed myself. I went with a different person (my co-chair of Kingdom Curls Lydia) so this trip was a bit more business verses exploring, but over all still fun. Lydia made it to Fro Fashion Week Thursday and I arrived Saturday morning and stay until Sunday evening.

1.)FFW was at Hotel Mela, which is quite nice and located in down town Atlanta.

2.)There were several sponsors and vendors. Some I recognized  from last time like Jessie Curl's and the V-Bar Lady (The V-Bar Lady sells soap for women and their goody basket if you get me drift, she also sells soap for men as well)  and a few new faces. Some of the new faces include Brijor (vendor), which is a clothing and jewelry boutique that I bought some very fly tights from (BOW! www.Brijorfashionjewels.com) and Beautiful Textures (facebook.com/BeautifulTextures) that hook myself and others up like no one's business! They (beautiful textures) gave out a free full size bottle of each of their products just for putting their slogan on my status. I can roll with that.

3.)There were several workshops. Some on hair of course, but a few out of the box workshops as well. Two I really enjoyed were shops that talked about 1.) How to begin your career as a natural hair model by: Jasmine Johnson who has modeled herself and Looking Fab on a Budget/Confessions of a Thrift Shopper by: Keren Charles and Kerri Cooke. *If you would like more insight of one of the two workshops or both leave a post and title it which ever one your interested in.

4.)Pent House Party- It was very fun, the music was extremely loud (my ears rang the rest of that night I think), but the party itself wasn't too big or small it was an intimate, friendly, upscale setting. The DJ went by DJ Spontaneous and he did a great job mixing everything from 90's music, Reggae, to yes of course today's drop it low type tracks. I do not recall the MC's name, but he did a great job keeping people hype and heels scratching up the floor. I was pleased to see different genders, cultures (at least one Anglo or Euro-American couple), and ages enjoy themselves. Shout outs to the CEO of FFW Tarin Boone and her team for pulling off a great weekend that also happened to be Super Bowl Weekend and rain...hard to do. Also Shout outs to Victoria Wray of Natural La Glam who came by to say hello to Lydia and I.

Over all: worth the drive (for me about 8hrs) after working the night before...yeah I had a driver.
*For more on Fro Fashion Week Visit: www.frofashionweek.com
*For Fro Fashion Week Pictures Visit the Page on here that says FFW Pics


                Be Fierce, Be Fine, Better You....WhyKnot?!
                                 V.Curls

FFW Pics '12

Pent House Party

Cute Hair

Look Who is Natural :)

Blogger Love TheFashionistanextdoor.com, ohnikka.com,

Tracy Mae from You Tube

Cute!

Victoria Wray of Natural La Glam (in the middle)

Beautiful Textures

Cutie with the Fro (Lance Negron Fitness instructor) FitnessBody4Life.org

CEO of Fro Fashion Tarin Boone (www.Naturallymemedia.com)

pic from workshop (thrifting)

DJ Spontaneous

Keren Charles and Kerri Cooke (workshop: Thrifting)

Swag Surfing Hard!

workshop

me at FFW