Perfect Cut

My first time getting a hair cut from the barbershop was not that much of a bad experience considering that my hair does have a mind of her own. She has been through a lot, really dying and than risen to come back to life. My perfect haircut is really giving me life and is the greatest length for all the high temperatures recently. 

What do you think? Yes there will be a video posted to update on the maintenance of this afro.

Color of the Day

For the past couple of days it has been raining since monday which is good to cleanse the and refresh the Earth. I am loving the rain and how it can be cool or fall down when things feel steamy and humid. Oh how the weather outside can seem frightful with the thunder and lightening; but I say "let it rain, let it rain and  let it rain." 


Revlon Colorstay in Rainforest is amazing and this is my first time wearing it and how right for a Friday. The polish is such a great hue and lays on thick so two coats should be the maximum and then a top coat which is optional.

Beach Blonde

I am loving my new hairstyle although this is not exactly what I am used to since I have never been this blonde. However, this haircolor is so perfect for Summer and carefree.

Los Angeles Tan

After Sun Care

As the summer days get hotter and we soak up the sun rays I know what helps to relieve the skin. Also, after  coming from the pool or beach it is necessary to cleanse and get rid of the chemicals that are residing on the skin. This ritual is perfect for cooling the skin whether or not you have a sunburn. It is amazing how being in the sun all day can naturally raise the bodies temperature which is why staying hydrated is very important in the summer.


Not only is Nozema good for the face but the whole body as well.


The first step is to run bath water than pour a generous amount( 1/2 cup to 1 cup) of the Village Company therapy aches and pains relief Bath Mineral Soak. 

Than the next step is to rub the noxema on your face and allover legs, arms, abs, back and just massage in to cleanse. If you have a 12 oz. jar you can apply as much as needed because the amount is a lot to work with and lasts for at least two months. You just let it sit for awhile and rinse off and the bath water than may look like it contains a babies spit up after drinking milk.

Great for the skin on the face as well as all over the body

You will be able to feel the difference of your skin and notice that it is smooth and naturally moist. Following these steps may also be the key to dealing with ingrown hairs or preventing them because this cleansing really gets the excess oil out of the follicles. Using soap or what you normally cleanse with is optional but I did not add anything else to my skin and I feel very clean and clear. After the skin will feel cool and softer. I am happy I tried this new approach and made me think that I should have been doing this all along and is something I will continue to do.

On Cloud 9

I finally got around to filling out my application to be mailed out to the Professional Credential Services located all the way in Nashville, TN. I have been putting it off for some time (like weeks and days and hours) just to enjoy myself for awhile, but a salon owner reminded me what am I waiting for. Every once in awhile we all need a wake-up call to keep on pushing to realize the natural power we have to be responsible. I went in a circle just to get my photo taken for the license and fed a squirrel in the park on the way to FED EX to send my application through ground shipping.

Given so many choices in life the only path that matters is filled with love and all I could think of was Adele's breakout song Chasing Pavements. Whatever you believe in or don't you must know that you were created for a purpose and are part of a master plan from a higher power. The bottom line is to live the life you love and even if that leads nowhere than it was really all worth it.




On a side note: I love Adele's ivory skin and the simplicity of her look. Very natural with lip balm, black eyeliner and some blush and mascara on real eyelashes is always the right way to go.

Dazzling Monday

The look for the start of the week was all about being dazzling and shimmery. I attended the first Blues Monday concert for the month of June with Avon Dews performing at landmark Westminster Church in SW DC. My outfit was bright enough that I did not have to be extreme with my make-up. Of course my eyes was the main focus and just a little blush along with some lip gloss worked out fine, with the mascara being left out.

Dazzling outfit

Avon Dews on the Harmonica

Just a little concealer and blush

Enjoying the Blues, step out of line and I'm going to give you the Blues.

Norma transformed to a icon

I am inspired by the professionalism of make-up pro from the UK, Lisa Eldridge. This is a detailed explanation of Marilyn Monroe's iconic look of red lips and a youthful face. The look is amazing and very simple to achieve with sexy results. I discovered a great skin care line while watching this tutorial video.