Creative Roots

Since I am in a reflecting moment I will go back to August 10th when I celebrated the finale of a art gallery in the Anacostia community of DC while getting one of the best shows from GlitterLust. The lead singer was making my night with his glittery boots...

Anyways, I am back and proud to embrace my creativity as well as others to realize that the artist in me needs to come alive once again and that means...


I will paint more and find a way for people to enjoy my customized shirts as much as I do. Although I will not most likely ever be a size 0 or small again I can have something that people of all sizes and skintones can appreciate.

Ready for some art besides the masterpiece that is me

All natural with my colorful kinky hair...

No flash--notice my Odwalla juice in my arm

Flash

Sitting down and more than enough jelly to go around...

flashing lights and.....

Glitter Lust!

These boots had me infatuated

My skinnier days with slicker and unnatural hair too....

Vacation Style

When it comes to getting away, it is nothing more than a state of mind. With a straw hat to shield my face from the sun and a sundress makes things perfect for summer fun. The best thing about vacation style is being and feeling completely natural with sunscreen (meaning no make-up) . Well there are some exceptions like some lipgloss, lipstick, bronzer if you must and other things. Oh and there is nothing that compares to summer loving along with the natural beauty of Mariah Carey's voice and make-up looks as well as her long locs.














I absolutely love the remake of Prince's The Beautiful Ones which sends me flying away to serenity or a dreamland.

Pink Cloud lipstick

When the temperatures are high it is always nice to have summer loving with beautiful people that are at peace with themselves. Oh Darling, cause you will always be my baby.

C&S

The color of the days of 12-13 of June was all about keeping things Cool & Steamy.
Only the last four photos were taken by me.

Squeaky Clean

For June 2, 2013 I had fun while cleaning my make-up brushes in a new way. Usually I would stick to hot water and hand soap, or shampoo as well as alcohol. Now I have found the key to really disinfecting my brushes at a more powerful level, this come from using 3% Hydrogen Peroxide which has so many uses.

This is the main brand of brushes I use

When it comes to cleaning Hydrogen Peroxide works like bleach except it is not as harsh. Really this is a miracle liquid that has no strong nasty odor and it can also be used as mouthwash to whiten teach besides removing stains from white clothing. So the different ways that you can use Hydrogen Peroxide are found here as well as on this page.

Art of Wellness

There are so many health benefits of art to the well being of people and the communities we live in. Being able to express one's self is very important and what better way than art, which is natural because the subconscious mind is able to flow freely. Art comes from the thoughts and the hidden interpretations of someone's viewpoints. There would not be the word Earth without "art" and how appropriate because art gives more meaning or just makes life fulfilling.

I was able to take a look at a well seasoned artist, Stan Squirewell working on his mural project for the Unity Health Care clinic in NE DC. What a difference the mural painting has made to the children's waiting area in the Minnesota Avenue location making the buildings interior much brighter. This project was completed on May 18, 2013 and you can see more of Mr. Squirewell work at his webpage. 

The first time I took a look at the mural I just wanted to see what it was all about, and ended up being inspired after leaving. Browsed the local beauty supply store and decided I would get creative for my next hairstyle and met a recent graduate named Sir Justin whose locks were kind of my inspiration. My attempt was sufficient but I did not have the patience to make small parts and have my locks layered.

What a "whimsical' Saturday it was when I went to pay a visit and the second time was to pay my respects because I had to help with the painting. As a artist you are a creator and how you envision the outcome that is what will be and if I was the artist in charge of the mural than how I wanted things to look would be different. With art there comes a type of freedom that nothing else offers that I know of which makes for great healing and pleasure.

To view more about what Unity Health Care clinics are up to you can go here.


Oh, I just love Whimsical and Wellness Wednesdays.

Whimsical manicure that is not my photo.

A soft blue tone with confetti

love this polish....whimsical on my toes.

Roller Coaster of Love...on a whim

Stan and his brother painting finishing touches to mural in children's waiting area