Monthly Archives: May 2015

My Fabulous Thrifting Finds!

Posted on May 31, 2015 by
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I have really been working on honing my thrifting skills since my maiden voyage last year. My first trip was epic allowing me to score a couple of vintage handbags. Thrifting has become a new obsession of mine and I blame Carnella Harvey aka Natural Hair Freedom for getting me hooked. See she posts all of these cute pictures of her awesome thrifting finds and it made me curious to see if I could find anything to my liking at a thrift store. Yeah I … Continue reading →

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Sponge Styling: A New Trend for Men and Boys with #NaturalHair

Posted on May 20, 2015 by
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When it comes to natural hair we often leave the fellas out of it. But we all know that chemically enhanced curls and texture changing chemicals is a thing for boys and men just as it is for women. So when when we share our messages about natural hair we really need to include our Black brothers too because a lot of times they share some of the same concerns that we as women deal with. A hot new trend right now for naturally coiled … Continue reading →

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Sistah Spotlight!: Akira Byrd of CurlCentric.com and Curly Kids Coloring Book

Posted on May 20, 2015 by

I am pleased to be a part of the Curly Kids Coloring Book Virtual Blog Tour Sistah Spotlight is a way to showcase women who I think are accomplishing wonderful things and it is also a way to promote what they were doing through my blog. Through Sistah Spotlight I will feature an African American woman who is doing great things both in social media and also face to face out in our community. For this month’s Sistah Spotlight, I’d like to shine light on … Continue reading →

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Up Close & Personal with Cast of Cutting It: In The ATL {Press Lunch}

Posted on May 14, 2015 by

I attended WEtv’s Press Luncheon for Cutting It: In The ATL their newest reality series. It premieres on Thursday, May 21st at 10 PM EST This inaugural season promises to have high energy and be drama filled. It’s all about Atlanta’s multi million dollar hair and weave culture and it will feature 4 of ATL’s top salon owners which include: Beautii “Countess of Class” and owner of Spoiled Opulence Salon Dedra “The Commander in Chic” and owner of J’Doah Salon along with LaKenya (a stylist & … Continue reading →

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{Car Review} The SistahChick Test Drives the Stylish New 2016 Mazda CX-5 #DriveMazda

Posted on May 13, 2015 by
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I received this car from DriveSTI for a 7 day test drive. All opinions are my own. The 2016 CX-5 Grand Touring FWD in Blue Reflex Mica I had a GREAT time test driving this awesome and FULLY loaded vehicle. Not only is it super sporty, but its also mature and classy. I am a woman of a certain age and I can dig sporty but when you give it to me with safety, space and class I like it more! I am a busy … Continue reading →

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Koils N Kocktails presented by Koils By Nature

Posted on May 7, 2015 by
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I just love my SistahFriend, Pamela J Booker. Not only is she an extremely kind and positive person but she is also the owner of one of my favorite product lines Koils By Nature. When she asked me to be a part of her event, Koil N Kocktails, I was like, “When & Where?”. Pam is always good at not just talking about sisterhood but demonstrating it as well. For this event she gathered together Super Vlogger, Mahogany Knots, Make Up Artist Bee Wade and … Continue reading →

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I Was Raised By A Teen Single Mother - A Tribute to My Mom

Posted on May 5, 2015 by

When I think about teenagers having kids these days I don’t think its as big of a deal as it was when my mother did it back in the 60’s. My mother had me at the tender age of 17 and somehow she still managed to raise and nurture me and my sister using the wisdom of a grown woman. She wasn’t allowed to sit back and relax while my grandmother raised us, no she was forced to drop out of school at the age … Continue reading →

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World #NaturalHair Show 2015 with Good Hair In A Bottle

Posted on May 3, 2015 by

The 18th Annual Taliah Waajid World Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Spring Show has come and gone. This is the worlds biggest and longest running natural hair show and lucky for me it takes place right here in Atlanta. People come from all over the world to attend this show and I have been going for years. It’s become more like a reunion for me now. Its a time where I can see some of my digital natural SistahFriends face to face plus meet a … Continue reading →

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