Friday, July 4, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
Welcome to spring!! Fashion Friday is Back
Lately I have been in a fenzy looking for everything unique that can spark my interest.
I used to be so unique with my style and for a while I took a step back to focus on more important. Recently I had a look at my wardrobe and realize, THIS ISNT EVEN MY STYLE!!
When life hits you, sometimes it takes away the things in life you love to do, enjoy and can really refocus your mind. Now, I know that isnt the most important piece of who I am, but I enjoy dressing up. Whether its a relax day, or a party dress, summer wear or fun hair do I love it all. So what AM I TRYING TO SAY? Well, don't lose who you are throw the storm! Sometimes life can get so demanding that you lose yourself in the storm. I think this happened to me over the years. I lost alot of my creativity, my will to write more often, more desire to dress the way I normally would with my unique style and love for colour. I lost a lot of me. However what I went through I wouldn't have changed it for a minute because it thought me wisdom, brought me love and brought me back to life.
Let's get into MY Fashion Tips for Spring:
Colour is everything, I love colour, especially since it felt like winter is ongoing. Have a little fun this spring.
For the days when you just want to relax but still look cute, this is something I would definitely wear maybe the jeans wouldnt look so much of a ripped mess, but you get the idea.
I used to be so unique with my style and for a while I took a step back to focus on more important. Recently I had a look at my wardrobe and realize, THIS ISNT EVEN MY STYLE!!
When life hits you, sometimes it takes away the things in life you love to do, enjoy and can really refocus your mind. Now, I know that isnt the most important piece of who I am, but I enjoy dressing up. Whether its a relax day, or a party dress, summer wear or fun hair do I love it all. So what AM I TRYING TO SAY? Well, don't lose who you are throw the storm! Sometimes life can get so demanding that you lose yourself in the storm. I think this happened to me over the years. I lost alot of my creativity, my will to write more often, more desire to dress the way I normally would with my unique style and love for colour. I lost a lot of me. However what I went through I wouldn't have changed it for a minute because it thought me wisdom, brought me love and brought me back to life.
Let's get into MY Fashion Tips for Spring:
Statement pieces are a must this spring. I have yet to find my perfect piece in stores, however I plan to keep looking until I find that gem.
Play with textures, and patterns to spice up your look. Patterns and textures done in the right way can really make an outfit
Play with textures, and patterns to spice up your look. Patterns and textures done in the right way can really make an outfit
Colour is everything, I love colour, especially since it felt like winter is ongoing. Have a little fun this spring.
For the days when you just want to relax but still look cute, this is something I would definitely wear maybe the jeans wouldnt look so much of a ripped mess, but you get the idea.
Nocturne blue beaded jewelry
$380 - question-air.com
What are some off your favourite colours, styles and looks this spring.
Soon I will be posting pics of my outfits as well!! Enjoy
Stans
$380 - question-air.com
What are some off your favourite colours, styles and looks this spring.
Soon I will be posting pics of my outfits as well!! Enjoy
Stans
Thursday, May 22, 2014
My 3 year Natural hair journey
Here is an update on my journey, it has been an interesting year for me and my hair. I cut alot of hair off if you look back my two year you can tell. However it was required and I am glad I did. My goal in 2014 is to grow back that length and more. I have implemented a regimen that is very consistent and strick
My 2014 Hair regimen:
*Regularly deep conditioning once a week
*Protein treatments every 3 weeks
*Spritz scalp with water every night
*Deep scalp massages and I also pray over my hair
*I also do the LOC method to prevent dry ends and brittle hair
*Protective styling
*No more heat applied to my hair this year
*Healthy eating and workout
*Trimming my ends
Applying heat to my deep conditioning treatments using a heating cap
*Greenhouse method. Please click here For information on this method
Thats all folks
Stans
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
No more Edges??? Say Hello to new and improve: How to grow your edges back!!!
I hear it all the time, my edges are so damage, Stans, how do I grow them back?
To say there is an easy solution is not the answer because it may just be different strokes for different folks. What I am trying to say is what works for me may not work for you, however there is a census on some overall tips that might just help you.
Let's start with a few oils, tips and tricks:
Monday, May 5, 2014
Update on my hair, life and channel ***Marley Twist***
It\s Monday and I have an update for you guys. I will most definitely try to post more videos on my youtube channel. I really have a great routine now and I think it might just work. Happy Monday
Stans
Friday, May 2, 2014
Introducing the sexy: LIME OIL *** Hair Care & Skin Care ***
After watching a few
videos on Youtube and making my detangling potion made of Aloe Vera gel and
water, I decided to add just a bit of essential oil. I went over to my local
health food store and smelt over ten oils from: hibiscus, eucalyptus, orange,
lavender and I came across lime oil. I was intrigue so and must admit it
was so intoxicating. I instantly fell in love. If you have never smelt the
natural fragrances I mean the pure essentials oils you must.
So, What is lime
oil?
Lime oil is an essential
oil and like many essential oil serves a great benefit when mix with many
carrier oils. As shown in the picture above it is derived from limes. I
experimented with Castor oil and lime oil for my hair care, often times I would
add argan oil. My most effective results was mixing argan oil and lime oil to
combat my sudden breaks which I am most cetain was caused by stress.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
If you do something you LOVE, you will never work a day in your life!!!!
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If you
do something you LOVE,you
will never work a day in your
LIFE
!!!!!
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This
is something that sits on my desk to remind me of the things I want to
accomplish and the life I want. I am a very creative person and knowing this at
a very young age has helped me come to the realization that the typical 9-5 is
so boring to me. Yes, it provides all that I need but I’m bored. I am very
hands on, I get excited by creating, doing, music, the arts I love that world.
So what is a girl that love the arts doing sitting at a desk.
Questions
I ask myselef day in and day out. There were many sacrifices that came with
choosing my path. For starters I wanted to be there for the women I adore, my
mother. Eventually I had to grow up and make a choice, until my mother said
this to me. “Have fun, life your life, be good, and do what you love”
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Happy New Year, Happy 2014: Changing my hair, and a few other things
I think ever year we all make a resolutions to do better and to make changes. Lately I have wanted a change so, I decided to change my hair and give myself a new look.
Thats it, that the new change to my growing hair. I have to say I am so in love with it. I cut my hair a few months ago 3 inches off and it grew back withing 3 months.
How I achieve this colour:
I search months for a hair stylist and although I love Toronto, I am a perfection and wanted my hair done right. No one has touched my hair in years, it's just something I wont allow anyone to do. I guess bad experiences can do that to you. My hair has always been natural, over the years I found the only thing I gained from not knowing my hair was it being damage in the hands of another. So I was happy to go on this journey and learn about my hair and self.
1. I washed my hair out a few days before with conditioner to remove the build up left from my three month braid installation.
Products:
20 Developer
Butterfly clips
Denman Brush
Cantu shea leave in
steaming cap
argan oil
2. I sectioned my hair in four sections (deciding on whether I wanted an ombre look or to do the whole head. Since I only brought one box I decided to do an ombre look which I am happy I did.
3. Once I applied the colour to most of the ends of my hair up through my shaft, I let it sit for 30 mintues and then another 15 minutes with the steam cap. I must admit I was not sure how bright or how dull the results would be. This was my first time colouring my hair in years. I think I was 16 when I tired a very dark brown colour on my hair.
4. I washed the colour out of my head with cool water (please don't use hot water) It makes such a difference.
-make sure all the colour is out of your head
I then shampoo just to remove an build up but I used a small amount, I then deep conditioned and rinse.
5. To achieve the style present:
- blow dry hair on cool setting
-braid hair using your styling products
-used perm rods to achieve curled ends
And Voila that's it. I couldn't be more happier with the results.
Thats it, that the new change to my growing hair. I have to say I am so in love with it. I cut my hair a few months ago 3 inches off and it grew back withing 3 months.
How I achieve this colour:
I search months for a hair stylist and although I love Toronto, I am a perfection and wanted my hair done right. No one has touched my hair in years, it's just something I wont allow anyone to do. I guess bad experiences can do that to you. My hair has always been natural, over the years I found the only thing I gained from not knowing my hair was it being damage in the hands of another. So I was happy to go on this journey and learn about my hair and self.
1. I washed my hair out a few days before with conditioner to remove the build up left from my three month braid installation.
Products:
20 Developer
Butterfly clips
Denman Brush
Cantu shea leave in
steaming cap
argan oil
2. I sectioned my hair in four sections (deciding on whether I wanted an ombre look or to do the whole head. Since I only brought one box I decided to do an ombre look which I am happy I did.
3. Once I applied the colour to most of the ends of my hair up through my shaft, I let it sit for 30 mintues and then another 15 minutes with the steam cap. I must admit I was not sure how bright or how dull the results would be. This was my first time colouring my hair in years. I think I was 16 when I tired a very dark brown colour on my hair.
4. I washed the colour out of my head with cool water (please don't use hot water) It makes such a difference.
-make sure all the colour is out of your head
I then shampoo just to remove an build up but I used a small amount, I then deep conditioned and rinse.
5. To achieve the style present:
- blow dry hair on cool setting
-braid hair using your styling products
-used perm rods to achieve curled ends
And Voila that's it. I couldn't be more happier with the results.
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