Cool Online Find: Melting Clock x Clockwork Cros

 

gotta catch 'em all

 

 

 

Obsessed: Goddess Locs

I don't experiment with my look often.

I'm a wake up and go kind of girl

when I'm wearing my hair natural (which is 97% of the time these days) I don't have to do much;

it styles itself

my makeup routine has been the same for as long as I can remember

I don't stray too often from my signature cat eye and nude, red or brown lip

and my hair has been some variation of blonde for the past 3 years (aside from the random rainbow hue for festival season)

BUT

I

WAS

GETTING

B O R E D!

so one day while scrolling through Instagram, I saw a friend of mine knew how to achieve the goddess locs style and reached out to her immediately. We set up an appointment for the following week.

I'm very happy with the way they turned out. Initially my scalp was not feeling me.. I've never had my hair braided with extensions before, and it was a little rough to get used to at first, (with all the added weight of the hair) but after a few days I was able to fully love the style - scalp and all. Aside from how drastically different the look is for me, I especially love how easy it is to maintain. It's a style that actually looks better the longer it is in (the locs get fuzzier, giving the appearance of a more natural look). It has also helped me lean a little more toward letting my highlights grow out and embracing my roots (we'll see...).

I'm not sure how long I'm going to keep the style in - it's been about two weeks - and I'm already ready to switch it up again. But for now, I'm making the most of my new 'do.

Stylist: @Bellefonte_ on Instagram

Tell her I sent you!



Weekend Recap x TBT x Pancakes and Booze 4/14/16

 

 

 

 forgot to post a recap from my last Pancakes and Booze show in April. The turnout was great, and I'm hoping to see everyone again on August 4th. More info coming soon.

 

 

( SIDE NOTE: Below, another that I forgot to post from Paint the Town Redz - May 5th. )

 

Don't Ever Forget It x LoveNLoops *Updated with Download Link*

(album art by yours truly)

 

Don't Ever Forget It

x Love N Loops

 

 available digitally July 19th on Soulvember Records.

 

in the meantime, listen below for a preview

  

Musings: 7/8/16

who's policing the police?

#RIPAltonSterling #RIPPhilandoCastile

a lot on my mind, thoughts are heavy

revisiting past bucket lists.. crossed a few things off, but not enough.
this summer will fix that

art opens doors

I know who my friends are, and I know who my friends aren't.

clarity too real.

upcoming art show, August 4th, Penn Social DC - save the date


( SIDE NOTE: Should we pray for someone who understands, or for understanding of being misunderstood? )

Number 1 x Slakah the Beatchild feat. Glenn Lewis

dedications.

late night facetime cooking shows with babe.

Weekend Recap: GluDay Festival x Inspire the TRIBE

Considering I was only asked to participate two days before the festival, I had no idea what direction I wanted to go painting-wise, and I've never actually live painted before... my first experience at the #GluDay festival was awesome. It is definitely something I can see myself doing again.

I didn't actually take time out to take in much of the festival. Once I finally got started I was in my zone. I will post better pictures of the actual pieces that I came up with in a later post. Much love to everyone who took pictures, (tag me @Shari_Renee) stopped by to chat about my work or just overall checked up on me throughout the festival. You're appreciated.

live painting 1 of 2; not too bad for my first piece. People always ask if I'm painting myself when I paint a woman with a wild natural..

live painting 2 of 2; ran out of time (more so patience) painting this one. By this time I was ready to wrap it up. I will probably add a few more touches to it and pass it off to the people in charge of the fest.

Inspire x Jesse Williams BET Awards Acceptance Speech

GluDay x Inspire the TRIBE

catch me live painting tomorrow @ GluDay!

3 - 11pm

Gateway DC Pavillion

1100 Alabama Ave SE

#allsummersixteen