Spring Dreamin'

My spring wardrobe can be summed up in one word, Pastels.

( SIDE NOTE: I've also developed a new found love for florals, sunburst jewelry accents, cut out sandals and Indiana Jones inspired hats; Thanks Pharell. )

What are your go to spring staples? 

Blind Rhino @ Art Whino



 

 

Blind Rhino @ Art Whino.

I'm obsessed with this venue. Imagine walking into this rainbow colored "house" and finding art everywhere you look from the ceiling to the floor. Now add a DJ, vendors and a stage between two giant lion heads - fun! I will be back, no question.

I'm a little late posting this, (exactly one week to be exact), but I decided that this year I really wanted to push myself in what I would sacrifice for lent. I'd given up sweets. I'd given up red meat. Both of which had found their way right back into my diet within a matter of days beyond the fast. This year I wanted to give up something that might bring everlasting change. Immediately I thought of taking a break from heat straightening my hair. It was something I've wanted to try for a while; not only to maintain the health of my hair and hopefully gain some length in the process, but also to learn to embrace my hair in its natural state. 

You see, I've never been one to feel 'glamorous' when wearing my natural.. as silly as that may sound. It was more so something I'd turn to for convenience, or when in between appointments. No matter how many compliments I'd receive, or comments of, "If I had your hair I'd wear it like that everyday," I just wasn't having it. My curl pattern was inconsistent.. there would be too much shrinkage.. and it would get tangled beyond belief.

So here I am.

I decided what better challenge to myself than to face forty(ish)-days and forty(ish)-nights of nonstop curls! I'm challenging myself to feel glamorous in them, to find the beauty in truly embracing myself in my total natural state (I'm not an avid weave wearer but my hair is usually blown out bi-weekly) and ultimately to reach and inspire anyone else that's ever felt this way. I will post pics along the way and share what products worked/ didn't along my journey.

Stay tuned.

Sending out 'We the Tribe' crews today. Get yours here.

:)

'We the Tribe' Crew neck Sweatshirt

Coming 2/10

Available on big cartel.



The Roots.

Gary Clark Jr.

Solange.

Robert Glasper.

I can't miss this one. I WON'T!

 

Saturday was the House of Mimi Reloaded launch party, and it was truly a night to remember. The all black dress code (which everyone actually abided by, which is rare) and live band (God Given Talent) added a dash of drama and a touch of class that set the tone for the night. The pieces were very bold and unique, two things that the HOM line is known for. They will be available here, 12/12/12.

The night was also a chance for local artist to display their artwork, and I was one of the lucky few asked to participate. 

(You can see the two pieces that I created in one of the last pictures.)

meet me here.

my cousin and I

used the holiday to experiment with a 'rockabilly' pin up look

after doing some research on the hair and make-up I decided to attempt the pin up bang

so easy - it only took one try.

 

my pin up hair:

created a diy hair 'rat' out of a mesh hair bun that I found at h&m

( but I'm sure you can find one at any regular beauty supply store )

cut it in half and roll your hair over and up, as if it's a hair roller, until it looks like a "bang"

secure in place with bobbie pins and smooth

 

the curls were achieved with a curling wand and flexi's over night

( I find this keeps the curls from falling so quickly and makes them more defined )

 

the scarf was a last minute thought

 

I loved the outcome.

 

what do you think?