by | Apr 21, 2012 | Fashion, Haircare |
This is a record for me on how I straighten my hair. I only straighten my hair once or twice a month and when I do, I like for it to look smooth. I have tried many different methods; but this one is the only one that worked very well. I am making sure I record this so I specifically know what I did to make my hair look and and feel the way I want it to when it’s straightened.
Getting started
Cleanse and Condition
Hair is in 4 sections clipped (two sections on each side)
Cleanse hair in the shower
WEN Gardenia and Green Tea
As I am Co-wash Conditioning Cleanser
I did a first cleanse with Wen and a second cleanse with As I am
Gentle detangle with Quidad detangler comb
Gently run the Denman 9 row brush through each section under running water in the shower.
I do not dry my hair with a towel I gently put it back in the four sections with plastic clips.
Before blow dry prep
Two dime size amounts Cleansing Conditioner and Fig Styling Creme of the on each section.
Wen Gardenia and Green Tea Cleansing Conditioner ( Can be used as a leave in conditioner.)
WEN Fig Styling Creme
Carol’s Daughter Chocolat Smoothing blow dry cream
Add Monoi Tiki Tahiti Tiare oil
Blow dry with T3 Blow Dryer with nozzle attachment on low and bursts of cool.
Take small sections and use a wide tooth comb and T3 Brushes for blow drying.
After blowing drying each section put a dime amount of the Monoi oil on each section for moisturization.
Flat iron
Corlisse Flat iron with temperature of 350-356 degrees
Corlisse Titanium Flat iron
Take small sections of hair
Add a small amount of Ojon Damage Reverse Hair Serum to each section before flat ironing.
Ojon Damage Reverse
Make sure to run through gently the wide tooth comb or bone come and T3 brush through hair while running the flat iron through for smoothness. With this method I only have to go through my hair once with the flat iron.
by | Apr 21, 2012 | Fashion |
Today is a beautiful sunny cool day and I had to wear the wrap skirt that I had sewn for a Master’s course that I had taken.I wanted to make a wrap skirt that didn’t necessarily look like it was a wrap skirt. The fabric I bought on sale at Joanne Fabrics, it looked so expensive and elegant to me. The skirt took me about four days to make because it actually is reversible. Sometime in the near future I will do a style post with the reversible fabric shown. I love how I can wear this skirt to work, church or out for an evening event. My blouse I was able to get on sale at Macy’s and I can tell it will be a work horse in my wardrobe. I love finding key pieces that will work with so many things in my closet.
My purse is from Coach, my hubby bought it for me on the cruise we went to last year. I had to add a punch of color so what better way to do it than in my accessories.
My beagle, G made a cameo in this picture, he is always on sniff patrol.
My hubby caught me in mid conversation on this photo. This outfit just felt so good and my Vince Camuto open toe leather booties are so comfortable and edgy. My silver necklace is a gift from my hubby.
The fabric is soft and has embroidered gold and black flowers on it.
Brocade fabric
by | Apr 16, 2012 | Fashion |
Thank you MarketPlace Handwork of India and thank you to everyone who entered the Giveaway.
JT loving the dress from MarketPlace Handwork of India.
The winner of the $100 Gift card to shop at MarketPlace of India is!
Debra
Congratulations!
by | Apr 11, 2012 | Accessories, Fashion |
I don’t know about you; but when I go to the store and I see a cool pair of glasses or sunglasses, I have to try them on and style and profile. Smartbuyglasses have a “Try It On” download application that allows me to virtually try on the glasses. You will need to have a webcam on your computer for the application to see your face. Once you download the application from the site, a window comes up and you have to position your face in the oval window. It will tell you if you are in the right spot. Once you are positioned right, you can try on eyeglasses to my hearts content and take pictures to see how you look in them afterwards.
The glasses attach to your face once you select your frames. The amazing thing is that you move your face from left to right and the glasses move with you. I can also make the frames larger or smaller to coincide with my face shape.
My hubby and I took a couple of sample pictures of some frames we like.
So realistic.
My hubby in some cool frames
Very cool.
I like the frames hubby had on too.
My hubby and I had a lot of fun trying on the sunglasses and shades from Smartbuyglasses. If you get a chance, check out the site, download the application and try on the really neat glasses and experience a very unique experience.
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by | Apr 8, 2012 | Fashion, Inspirations |
I pray that everyone had a great Resurrection Sunday! Today was a full day. I thank you Lord for giving us your Son Jesus. He is risen!
I have on all black because I serve in Helps Ministry in the computer ministry. I can brighten up in my accessories though.
We dress in black because we are behind the scenes.
My bright blue bag is from Maxx New York. My Blouse is from Denim & CO. and my pants are from Isaac Mizrahi for QVC. Those Isaac Mizrahi pants are so comfortable.
Red shoes by Anne Klein
Love the patent shine.
Handbag by Maxx new York
My Bracelet is by Studio Barse.
Bracelet and Ring by Studio Barse
My earrings are from Earthbound Trading Company.
Earrings from Earth Trading Company
We played this video at my church and it was so good I posted it here.
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You still have time to enter my Giveaway!
I am collaborating with MarketPlace Handwork of India to offer my elegant readers the opportunity to win a $100 gift card to spend on their site. Please visit the MarketPlace Handwork of India website and leave a comment below on this post, on my blog, letting me know which item you like best. Please note, that this giveaway is only available to residents of the United States.
Please submit your comment by Sunday, April 15th and I will randomly choose the winner on Monday, April 16th.
by | Mar 30, 2012 | Fashion |
Empowering women is an important cause for me. A great company, MarketPlace Handwork of India, contacted me with an opportunity.
MarketPlace Handwork of India is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing economic opportunities for women artisans in India, and empowering them to bring about changes in their lives, the lives of their families, and their communities.
Since MarketPlace began in 1986, women who were formerly unemployed, “unemployable” or desperately underemployed have been building new lives around rewarding work, educational opportunities and social support. Over this period, MarketPlace has developed, refined and expanded its model of supported self-help, which involves the artisans directly at all levels of decision-making as they form and manage their own independent cooperatives.
I was blessed with the opportunity to try one of their beautiful creations. I chose this lovely Irla Dress in black and white, made by Nirmaan. It makes me feel good and special to wear a handcrafted garment. The picture below is the image from their website and how the dress was styled with leggings. I want to show you how I rocked this chic dress.
Irla Dress, Black, White
I wanted to style this dress in a way that would be uniquely me. So I folded the dress in front and added a thick black Anne Klein belt and Markon black wedges. It is the same dress; but with a totally different look.
Irla Dress w belt and black wedges
This look just clicked for work and the cotton is so soft.
I added a mulit-coloredpaper wood necklace and Aerosoles red wedges to add a pop of color. LOVE IT!
Irla Dress
I added my bordeaux Dooney and Bourke bag to finish the look. My doggie, Vinny has to always get in the picture.
Side view of dress
By adding the belt it made the dress have the appearance of dolman sleeves. Transforming this dress is such a chameleon effect. My doggie Gio making an appearance.
Perfect!
I truly had so much fun styling this dress. I have a few ideas up my sleeve for this dress in the future. Stay tuned!
Giveaway
I am collaborating with MarketPlace Handwork of India to offer my elegant readers the opportunity to win a $100 gift card to spend on their site. Please visit the MarketPlace Handwork of India website and leave a comment below on this post, on my blog, letting me know which item you like best. Please note, that this giveaway is only available to residents of the United States.
Please submit your comment by Sunday, April 15th and I will randomly choose the winner on Monday, April 16th.
I am so excited for you!
I would like to thank MarketPlace Handwork of India for the opportunity to learn about their great company and to be able to style such a beautiful handcrafted dress.
Thank you!
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