Saturday, October 29, 2011

HAIR DOES GROW!!!!!!!!

HELLO ALL!

 FOR MOST OF MY LIFE, I CAN HONESTLY SAY THAT I HAVE HAD PRETTY LONG HAIR! I STARTED TAKING CARE OF MY OWN HAIR STRAIGHTENING IT ALL OF THE TIME RELAXING IT UNTIL MY HAIR STARTED TO BASICALLY LOOK UGLY! I HATED MY HAIR! I HAD IT IMMEDIATELY CUT INTO A BOB.
  THEN A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER MY BEAUTICIAN ASKED WHY I GOT A RELAXER (PERM) IN THE FIRST PLACE BECAUSE MY NATURAL HAIR JUST WAS SOFTENED A BIT (MY HAIR NEVER WENT COMPLETELY STRAIGHT!) THAT WAS WHEN I DECIDED TO GO NATURAL. AUGUST OF 2009 WAS WHEN I GOT MY LAST RELAXER, AND I HAVE NOT LOOKED BACK SINCE. I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS GOING NATURAL. I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD STOP GETTING RELAXERS BECAUSE I KNEW WHAT IT WAS DOING TO MY HAIR.

HERE IS A PICTURE OF MY HAIR OCTOBER 2010

THIS IS A PICTURE OF MY HAIR IN MARCH OF 2011

THIS IS MY HAIR NOW! 

I HAVE TRIMMED ABOUT AN INCH OF MY HAIR OFF, HOWEVER, MY POINT IS THAT HAIR DOES GROW, YOU JUST HAVE TO WAIT...
THESE ARE ALL PICS FROM OLD POST! I JUST NOTICED THE GROWTH AND THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE.


I AM GOING TO POST MY REGGIE  SOON!

HAPPY HEALTHY GROWING!
~CRYSTAL

Sunday, October 23, 2011

ANOTHER AWARD! WHAT! LOOK AT ME NOW! ;-)

Hello All!

 I know that I just posted a few weeks back about a blog award but I received the same award from Febeh from http://smallwaistandbighairdreams.blogspot.com/
  Although I already participated in this award, I just wanted to thank her for having me in mind! Go and check her out!
~Crystal

MEET MISS D'SHONDRA RIDEOUT

HELLO ALL!

  I HAD THE PLEASURE OF SPEAKING WITH D'SHONDRA RIDEOUT! A VERY TALENTED SONGSTRESS AND FELLOW MICHIGANDER THAT I FIRST NOTICED ON KIRK FRANKLIN'S "JESUS" OFF OF HIS CD THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE. HERE IS THE SONG BELOW:

SHE IS A VERY DRIVEN YOUNG LADY THAT IS CHASING AFTER HER DREAMS! I KNEW THAT MANY YOUNG LADIES (CHRISTIAN OR NOT) WOULD BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY WITH HER! I INTERVIEWED HER THIS PAST WEEK. EVEN WITH HER SCHEDULE SHE WAS NICE ENOUGH TO INTERVIEW WITH ME AND I THANK HER! I JUST WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HER STYLE BECAUSE SHE ALWAYS LOOKS SO DARN CUTE AND I KNEW MANY OTHERS WOULD LOVE TO KNOW AS WELL! 
  YOU CAN KEEP UP WITH HER ON HER TWITTER      HERE.

SO CHECK OUT D'SHONDRA!



1) I have seen you in person a couple of times, and you always look so nice! How would you explain your personal style?

-well thanks!! :-) I'm very old school.. I lived with my grandparents for a while so a bit of grandmoms style became my style. On an average day I like to wear jeans and a blazer with a very cute shoe(I LOVE SHOES!!!) overall my style would be comfortable/casual chic.
2) Being a fellow church girl, how do you express your style at church? What are some of your favorite things to wear?

-I love women's suits! I own so many lol I will usually wear a suit with sky high heels or a nice dress.

3) What are some of your favorite trends for the Fall/Winter?

- Fall is definitely my favorite season. I'm loving the faux furs and riding boots. I just like being able to actually 'dress'! 

4) What are some of your favorite beauty products?

- M.A.C. Anything lol Since I travel so much and I have to wear makeup often a good face wash is VITAL!! My skin is weird(very oily and acne prone), so I use Neutrogena oil free acne stress control. The whole line works wonders for me. 

5) What would you say to someone who is reaching for their dreams like you are reaching for yours?

- Just stay focused on God, stay in your Bible, and don't ever conform to this world. It WILL get hard to stay on track sometimes and it's easy to get discouraged but God is always there, and trust me... He has your back! Don't give up!! 

6) Would you like to add anything else?

;-) not unless you want to ask more! 
I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU AGAIN TO D'SHONDRA AND I PRAY THAT SHE CONTINUES TO REACH FOR HER DREAMS! CHECK HER OUT AT http://www.twitter.com/DSHONDRA

MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS!

~CRYSTAL


MEAGAN GOOD BEING IN LOVE WITH GOD!

HELLO ALL!

 IN THE NOVEMBER 2011 ISSUE OF SISTER TO SISTER MAGAZINE ACTRESS MEAGAN GOOD TALKS ABOUT HER CELIBACY AND HER LOVE FOR GOD! I REALLY HAVE TO COMMEND MEAGAN BECAUSE TO TAKE A STEP LIKE THAT IN THE PUBLIC EYE WITH HER BEING A SEX SYMBOL IS A BOLD MOVE! AND I AM LOVING IT! I AM SO HAPPY FOR MEGAN!  CHECK OUT A BIT OF HER INTERVIEW HERE    
 AND CHECK OUT HER ENTIRE INTERVIEW IN THE NOVEMBER 2011 ISSUE OF SISTER TO SISTER MAGAZINE!

Style Craze!!!!! GLITTER SHOES!

Hello Dolls!

  Glitter and Sequin is not just for cute little kids and dancers anymore! Glitter is everywhere! I must admit, when I trend begins it spreads! And what I have been seeing a lot of are glitter shoes! I first saw these shoes at Baker. I wanted them so bad but I had to buy another pair of shoes for an event and I had to kiss those shoes goodbye! (womp womp!) Then I seen them at the Steve Madden store and almost passed out! They were a little bit cheaper but I could not afford them! (Darn!). So then I was walking in my local mall and saw them at one of my favorite stores Charolette Russe, and I was done! lol. I know I know, it did not need such a drawn out story but I had to tell you my love for these glitter shoes! When I started to see celebs wearing them then I knew that it was a trend! These shoes are a must have going into the fall to add with those staple pieces! And I most definately have to get a pair!






Have Fun Shopping!
~Crystal

Friday, October 21, 2011

My 100th Post! And a little Inspiration for your Friday night!

Hello All!

 I know I have been gone for an entire week and I apologize for that! School and work have been insane but glory beyond to God I am passing all of my classes with A's! Now What! lol just kidding! God has been so good to me! I though that I would make a motivational post today because as I look in the rear view mirror of my life I think about all of the things that God has brought be out of. People ask me where my inspiration came from for my blog, and if you guys only knew how much I love fashion and how much I love God you would understand! When I didn't love myself, God loved me until I started loving myself and he still hasn't stopped loving me! All of the trials and tribulations I have gone through resulted in a outbreak of miracles that are occurring in my life at this very moment! It is hard to think about an outcome while you are going through the Valley but when you get through it! You will find yourself wondering why you complained about that situation in the first place! Just hold on and be strong! GOD will bring you through!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Lady in Black

Hello All!
I have had such a great month so far! I have had fun with friends and family, and I have worn black! My favorite color to wear! Last weekend I experimented with an all black ensemble. I wish I could show you all the entire look but my sister would not take a picture of me (BOOOOO!) But I still love her! lol. The shirt and the skirt are both thrifted. I shorted the skirt because it was to my ankles, and the waistline of the skirt was too darling to wear it that long! I wore this shorter shirt with black tights and black platforms!
Have a Happy week everyone! Happy Monday!



Much Love and God Bless!
~Crystal

Natural Hair: My flexi rod set!

Hello All!

So I decided to make a post about my hair! I have been natural for about hmmmm, almost two years, not quite, well i have not had a relaxer I have only been natural a few months. I have had tremendous growth! And I have been trying different things with my look! I have been wearing flex rod sets and they have been great! I use the orange and grey ones and they make the perfect set!

What you will need:
Apple Cider Vinegar
Conditioner
Natural Oil (I prefer EVOO)
Flexi rods
Moisturizer
Time!!!!!!!


Takes about 2:45 (depending on length and thinckness of hair!)

Here is how I achieve the look!
1)I rinse with apple cider vinegar and deep conditioned with regular conditioner and EVOO (EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL).
2) I then moisturize with either Shea Moisture curl enhancing smoothie, or Cantu Shea butter leave in.
3) I seal with EVOO or an oil mix
4)I began parting my hair starting in the back, making about four sections (two in the back, and two in the front).
5) I began rolling each section with the flexi rods, adding get (Eco Styler with Olive Oil) in a spiral and bending at the ends. ( usually do about 10 in each section getting a fuller more defined look) like the pictures below. However, in the picture about I only used 24 flexi rods, I was tired and sleepy! lol. It was Saturday Night!

6) I then sit under the dryer for about 2 hours, take out the flexi rods, and separate!
Easy as 123456! lol.

Hope you have fun with the flexi's!


~Crystal

Saturday, October 8, 2011

KREATIV BLOGGER AWARD!

HELLO ALL!

I GOT ANOTHER BLOG AWARD! I WANT TO THANK ASHLEY OVER AT http://www.glamnolabelz.com/ SHE IS A GREAT BLOG FRIEND GO AND CHECK HER OUT!





HERE ARE SOME OF THE RULES FOR THIS AWARD:

COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS BELOW
SHARE 7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF
LINK BACK TO THE PERSON THAT GAVE YOU THE AWARD
PASS THE AWARD OVER TO 10 OF YOUR FELLOW BLOGGERS AND LET THEM KNOW THAT YOU GAVE IT TO THEM


NAME YOUR FAVORITE SONG: Kirk Franklin- I smile

NAME YOUR FAVORITE DESSERT: Coldstone Creamery ice cream
WHAT PISSES YOU OFF: When girls where things on their bodies that their size doesn't accommodate. (flatter yourself not embarrass yourself!)
WHEN YOU'RE UPSET, YOU: Pray, Vent to my friends, and RELAX!
YOUR FAVORITE PET: Tea cup poodle.
BLACK OR WHITE: Black! I wear something black everyday!
YOUR BIGGEST FEAR: Losing a loved one!
BEST FEATURE: My Smile
EVERYDAY ATTITUDE: Thank you Lord for waking me up again! & Working on me!
WHAT IS PERFECTION: Jesus!
GUILTY PLEASURE: Arby's Jamocha Oreo Shake! Yumm

7 RANDOM FACTS ABOUT MYSELF

I WALK THE RUNWAY DOWN EMPTY STORE 
AISLES.
I AM NATURAL NOW! I TRANSITIONED FOR ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF.
I AM A MENTOR IN THE AMACHI PROGRAM.
I AM THE OLDEST OF THREE CHILDREN
I AM A FASHION MERCHANDISING STUDENT
I WISH GIRLFRIENDS STILL CAME ON :-(
I USE TO WATCH I <3 LUCY AND HAPPY DAYS AS I CHILD! I WAS ADDICTED! 

BLOGGERS I CHOOSE FOR THIS AWARD

Thursday, October 6, 2011

RECOMMEND CHURCH GIRL CHIC!

HELLO ALL!

 I AM TRYING MY BEST TO REACH 100 FOLLOWERS BY NOVEMBER 30TH OF THIS YEAR! (THATS MY BIRTHDAY!) I HAVE EIGHT WEEKS TO DO IT! I NEED YOUR HELP! RECOMMEND CHURCH GIRL CHIC TO YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY AND FELLOW BLOGGERS! I WANT TO DO A BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY! I DON'T HAVE MUCH TO GO! I ALSO NEED YOUR THOUGHTS! WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK I SHOULD GIVE WAY FOR MY FIRST GIVEAWAY?

SO WHY DON'T YOU HELP ME!

~CRYSTAL

Saturday, October 1, 2011

MEET MISS BREANA ALLEN OF BEAUTE MARC CLOTHING.

HELLO ALL!
 THIS WEEK I HAD THE PLEASURE OF INTERVIEWING BREANA ALLEN, FOUNDER AND DESIGNER OF BEAUTE MARC CLOTHING.  WHICH IS A LINE OF CLOTHING AIMED AT INNER BEAUTY & SELF ESTEEM. BREANA IS A 19 YEAR OLD WITH A LOT OF TENACITY AND STRENGTH (AND WE CAN NOT FORGET HER FASHION SENSE!) I JUMPED ON THE CHANCE TO INTERVIEW HER AND INTRODUCE HER TO MY READERS! BREANA HAS A VERY INSPIRATIONAL STORY THAT I CAN RELATE TO. AND I KNEW MANY OTHERS WOULD AS WELL! BEAUTE MARC CLOTHING WILL BE LAUNCHED LATER THIS YEAR, HOWEVER, YOU CAN PREVIEW HER LINE HERE ON HER WEBSITE.


I WANTED TO ASK HER SOME QUESTIONS SO THAT HER INTRODUCTION CAN BE GRAND! HERE IS THE INTERVIEW:


1) I love your skin! What is your skincare regime that allows your skin to look the way that it looks? What are your favorite products?

Everyday I cleanse my face with Olay Facial wipes and use Mary Kay facial moisturizer. I try not to drink things with so much acid, though I’m in LOVE with apple and orange juice! Times when I see a bump try to creep up, I use a Mary Kay facial mask the night before and kid you not, the next day, it’s gone. 

2)What are your favorite beauty products? And what do you live by? (Ex: make up, hair products etc.)
Whenever I have photo shoots I tend to always use MAC products. Mac is my favorite make-up company for sure. But I also love Bobbi Brown lip-gloss. I actually just bought some Bobbi Brown for the first time about 2 weeks ago when I was down at Somerset. I can’t live without my lip-gloss! Lip-gloss will get put before any other beauty product! I’m infatuated with Mizani hair products. They make my hair really soft and bouncy whenever they’re in usage (this also includes my hair extensions)! 

3)Your style is HOTT! How would you explain your personal style?

My style is very uncommon, which is the best word I use to describe myself in general. Most of the time, I don’t put my clothes together like the night before. It takes me about 20 minutes to pick up different things including: scarves, shoes, jackets, shirts, pants, jewelry and other accessories, to see which ones I like the best. Then I combine them and get my overall look.





4)What are your favorite things in your closet?

My favorite things in my closet would be my blazers and harem trouser pants. I’m in love with styling up a blazer and a pair of harems!

5)What are your favorite fall trends this year?

Scarves & Hats are my ultimate favorites. I love mixing up my hats with different fits in my closet, along with orange and brown colored scarves. I saw some dope blazers and trousers for Fall 2011 that I’m excited to get my hands on! It’s that time for my favorite material, Corduroy! Fall is definitely my favorite season of the year because I get to wear my faves!

6)You are all about loving yourself from the inside out. Why do you love yourself and what made you love yourself the way that you do?

Wow, well growing up, I struggled with my image. I know I sound like I’m 30… but it’s the truth. People my age are still struggling like I did when I was in my high school days. There was a moment in time where I hated my body. I couldn’t stand to look at myself in the mirror and when I did, I made myself throw up. I was bulimic on and off for about 4 years (since 8th grade). The only person who knew about it was God. When I started getting closer to God, I started realizing my true worth and who I really was. After that, I knew it was time to help other young women discover who they really were. I love myself because I’m just that: MY SELF. I’m a great person with an even greater heart. I tell myself that a lot too. Though I go through things, I’m still one of the strongest people I know. I control my destiny. God has given me the choice of whether or not to do what He has called me to do. When I found that life wasn’t all about me, I was determined to help others. Helping others makes me love myself even more.

7)How does your walk with God play a part in your outlook on things in your life?

Honestly, if God wasn’t in my life, I wouldn’t be alive today. Like I’d seriously be dead as a result of suicide. If it weren’t for God, my life wouldn’t be as amazing as it is. I depend on Him in everything I do. He gave me Beaute Marc. He put the passion in me for everything I do. I thank Him for allowing and TRUSTING me to carry on to help other young women. God is my MAIN MAN! He is THEE MAN. I would have no kind of positive outlook if it weren’t for Him.

8)Now you have your own clothing line. What is the name of your line and how did that come about?

My clothing line’s name is Beaute Marc (pronounced Beauty Mark). God gave me this name in 2008. I asked Him why He gave it to me and He responded by giving me a scripture: Psalms 139: 13-15

Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;
you formed me in my mother's womb.
I thank you, High God—you're breathtaking!
Body and soul, I am marvelously made!
I worship in adoration—what a creation!
You know me inside and out,
you know every bone in my body;
You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,
how I was sculpted from nothing into something.”

When God gave me this, I was in tears. He created Beaute Marc to help me teach women that their beauty was first created on the inside. God wants me to show these women that He wants us to represent HIS ways. His ways being that your inner beauty should come FIRST since it was created first. Anything that’s first is very important. Beaute Marc’s mission is to DEVELOP inner beauty while ENHANCING outer beauty.

9)What can people expect from Beaute Marc?

People can expect a variety of things from looking sexy in their Beaute Marc jeans to loving themselves from the inside out. I want my clothes to make a difference in every beautiful woman’s life that buys a Beaute Marc item. Expect uncommon gear that I would wear. I will never put out something that I wouldn’t wear myself.

10)Where do you want to be 10 years from now in fashion? In life?

10 years from now I’ll be in a huge black yacht with my kids, husband, and dog. I’ll be successful, an even more mature God-fearing woman, and a great CEO/Entrepreneur.  In 10 years, everyone will know about Beaute Marc Clothing and my other accomplishments. My # 1 goal is help others so whatever it is God leads to me to do, I know it will be a great success!


11)How would you help someone who feels insecure about their bodies?

I would tell them to not compare themselves with other people! Comparing yourself is like slapping God in the face and telling Him that what He created wasn’t good enough. “Never bite the hand who feeds you”.  You are beautiful. Do NOT let ANY guy or female tell you otherwise. You look yourself in the mirror everyday and say 3 great things about you. Speak it loud and clear! Love yourself no matter what, baby!

12)Anything else you would like to add?

Beaute Marc is going to take over! LOL I’m excited about my future. Being a full time student and only 19 can be a little tough, but I got this. I appreciate everyone who supports me! Keep the right people around you! Relationships can either make or break you. When God is trying to elevate you, He ALWAYS uses a person! Remember that!

WE BOTH HAD FUN WITH THE INTERVIEW! THANK YOU AGAIN BREANA! AND DO NOT FORGET TO CHECK OUT HER WEBSITE http://www.beautemarconline.com/

MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS!
~CRYSTAL
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