Dress Alike...

My rendition of Solange's chic and simple summer time outfit. This look is perfect for an outdoor dinner date at an upscale lounge or restaurant

One shoulder dress can be purchased at ardenb.com

Pumps are DV by Dolce Vita this shoe is the Maiya Pump and can be found on shopstyle.com

On Her Own

I found these pics from Solange's photo shoot for Refinery29. I love how she is totally doing her own thing fashion wise and music wise. From reading her interview I see she and I have many things in common. We both LOVE shoes and work our wardrobes around them.

FIERCE!

P.S. I have a vintage Chanel just like hers except mine is in creme. I mentioned it in one of my fashion posts before.

Take a look...

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. I am very passionate about black history so this was definitely a treat for me. There was everything from videos to pictures to original artifacts. The Institute sits across from 16th Street Baptist Church which is where the 4 young ladies were killed due to a bomb explosion in 1963. There's a re-creation of the jail cell in which Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote his "Letter from a Birmingham Jail"(it was actually read aloud in a recording of his voice which was really cool). It took about 2.5 hours for me to walk through the entire museum (this includes stopping to read/listen to information. Plus I didn't take a guided tour.) This a very nice and well-kept facility in a great location.

I have explored the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, TN (which is built around the Lorraine Motel where Dr. King was killed) and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati , Ohio (this one is a must see!) and the BCRI is very comparable to these. If you are ever in Birmingham or you just love history like I do be sure to stop by the Civil Rights Institute!

I ran across this picture today while looking for pics of what celebs wore to the BET awards. I have been a fan of these young ladies since their mid to late 90's hit show "Sister, Sister". They have totally come into their own over the years. Tia and Tamera looked FAB on the red carpet! Here they are with BET's CEO Debra Lee.


Back in the day...

slow makeover

It's amazing how just making simple changes like changing the background of my blog page has made a drastic difference. Just like fashion! The simplest touch can make something go from boring to jazzy. More changes will come as I learn how to make this blog truly fit my personality.

Product Review: Mimosa Hair Honey

I received the Mimosa Hair Honey as apart of a gift basket given to me on my birthday 2 months ago. I used a tiny bit of it that night just to say I tried it. I was in the process of using up some other products I had. Now that those products are gone I have been using the Mimosa on my scalp and on my ends.

The Mimosa Hair Honey is a product of Carol's Daughter and can be purchased via carolsdaughter.com for around $16.50. The scent to me is a bit citrusy. It's not a strong scent which is great because I can't do strong smells. It's a light pomade, not overly greasy. I use it immediately after shampooing and conditioning my hair. When used on my scalp it's been very soothing and has kept my roots and edges soft. When used on my hair and ends it has provided a light shine which I like because I don't like for my hair to look dry. Another plus is it's kept frizziness to a minimum. It's great for every day for use. I am still searching for products that work well with my hair and so far this product will stay around.

Trey Songz: My Moment

Be sure to watch/record Trey Songz: My Moment tonight on BET. It's a 10 part Docu-Series all about Trey of course. Showtime is 10pm/9pm central. The preview for the show was aired immediately after the BET Awards Sunday. Since the BET Awards went over their scheduled time all post shows were pushed back so quite a few people may have missed the sneak peek. Of course I stayed up to watch it (as well as record it) and I am looking forward to seeing all 10 episodes. It has truly been a long time coming for Trey. He proves that with diligence, patience and determination all things are possible.

It is YOUR moment Trey...Shine! Cause that's what stars do.

My natural hair idols...

Yes, I am still on my journey to natural hair. I am 5 months in and I am so proud of myself for making it this far! I am currently wearing a curly "protective style" ;) I have done so much natural hair research it's ridiculous. I have a few hair natural hair idols that, unbeknownst to them, keep me motivated...and they are...


Esperanza Spalding, Corinne Bailey Rae, Laura Izibor

These women are fierce,musically talented naturals. I can't wait until my hair is completely natural. *sigh*

CB's tribute to MJ...theeeee best!

So it's been a minute since I've posted anything...shame on me!! There were so many things going on that I have been wanting to talk about but just haven't found the time to do so...but I am back and ready and what better way to start posting again than by talking about Chris Brown's performance at the BET Awards last night.



It has truly been a difficult year and some change for Chris Brown. By now every one has heard and/or gave their opinion about the volatile situation that he and singer Rhianna were in. As soon as the media caught wind of that they went in on Chris something terrible. I IN NO WAY CONDONE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. Just like Chris, we have all done things or been in situations that we are not proud of. No one on earth is worthy of putting judgment on anyone. Forgiveness is very pertinent to life. Bottom line,whether you like him or not, Chris Brown shut that stage down with his tribute to MJ. Everyone KNOWS I am a true Michael Jackson fan and Mike would have been honored. CB's performance was so heart felt. As Trey Songz said (and I paraphrase) he truly left his heart on the stage.

*singing* how about a round of applause...standing ovation...

Other than that...the Prince tribute was good. His facial expressions were hilarious. I was really wanting to see him perform. BET hyped it up like he was going to perform. I enjoyed El DeBarge too. I love old school music so any music made before the year 2000 really gets me hype, my emotions flowing, etc.

ALWAYS IN MY HEART

RIP Michael