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 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
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!
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 AThttp://www.twitter.com/DSHONDRA
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!
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!
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!
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!
