Congratulations KeKe Palmer!

Yesterday, actress KeKe Palmer (Akeelah and the Bee, True Jackson VP) graduated from high school at the age of 16. She hopes to attend Howard University and is currently working on her sophomore album. What a blessing and a beautiful example to young women every where.

God's Promise

I was flooded with design ideas so I went out in the rain to go shopping for material. Upon leaving Hobby Lobby, I spotted God's Promise, the most beautiful, perfectly arched rainbow. Everyone in the parking lot was in awe, pointing and smiling. I used the camera on my phone to take a pic. I didn't get the full view and the picture doesn't do the actual sight any justice. It's always good to stop and appreciate nature and life. It puts things in perspective. Enjoy the pic.

Todays Look: Relaxed,Chic and Budget-friendly!

These 4 pieces paired together create an instant relaxed yet chic look. The grand total of this entire outfit....$64.79 (taxes and/or shipping and handling not included in total). Those shoes are so darling to me and can be found on modcloth.com. Everything else can be found on none other than Forever21.com.

The gray tank top as well as the chain necklace can be paired with other things to create new looks.

My transitioning helpers

In my transitioning to natural hair process I have discovered that these products right here have really helped me get through these past 5 months.



Hello Hydration by Herbal Essence...Thanks to my niece and the many natural hair blogs(that I've become addicted too) this has made my hair soft and easy to get the comb through when detangling. It lives up to it's name and has "hydrated" my hair.



Coconut Oil-this seems to tame my frizzies. I used it mixed with EVOO and honey once as a pre-shampoo treatment and I liked the shiny results.



Extra Virgin Olive Oil-I tried this as a hot oil treatment once last year because I saw Tyra talking about it on her show. I think I kept it on too long but it did leave my hair really shiny. Lately I've been using it to give my hair some sheen.

SHEA BUTTER! SHEA BUTTER SHEA BUTTER! 100% raw shea butter has been my best bud even before my final decision to transition. It makes my hair totally soft, manageable and shiny. It's been my moisturizer a softener for my edges. It's great for my skin too.

Organix shampoos. I have used the Green Tea one and the Pomegranate one. Keeps my scalp clean.

I am still learning and looking for products that will make my hair say wow! :)

Laila Ali Professional hair care line: Where is it?

According to the August 2010 issue of Essence, beautiful boxer Laila Ali has a line of organic skin and hair care products. Laila is dedicated to having a product that is not damaging to hair and also good for the planet. The products are SULFATE-FREE (yay!) and contain shea butter, hydrolyzed wheat protein, alpha pulp and acai (I haven't researched the benefits of acai on hair) havenand gogi berries. Prices range from $8-$15, pretty affordable, and can be found at CVS, Rite Aid, Target and Walmart...the problem is I want to try the shampoo and conditioner but can't find them anywhere! Has this line even debuted yet?

Earrings I hand painted. They look really cute on.

Coolin' in the Shades

Keep your eyes protected this summer in style with these chic and affordable sunglasses from Forever21.

All I See is Fireworks!

I took this pic from my phone while at the Fireworks show on the river.

Fireworks show on the river. Firework displays in the neighborhood. Ribs. Chicken. Potato Salad. Games. Laughs. Happy Independence Day!