How To Wear A Short Wig or Weave When You Have Long Hair

Long hair is overrated. It’s nice to have it but it’s also a great deal of work to maintain, particularly long natural hair. Look at Mwedzi with her mid back length 4b hair. Her epic 4 hour detangling sessions are enough to make even the most patient of us reach for either a pair of scissors or […]

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[trending.] The Crossbody Mini Bag

Several months ago, I sent a direct message to a friend on Instagram expressing my desire for a designer fanny pack.  She encouraged me to treat myself to one if that was what I wanted.  I then informed her of the hesitations that stopped me from moving forward.

I grew up in the 80's when the fanny pack made its first appearance.  Back then, they were loud, ugly and were the accessory of choice for overweight tourists.  There was nothing fashionable or desirable about them.  But times have changed and fanny packs/belt bags are making a comeback in a major way.

  Several luxury designers have released belt bags that are the modern, trendy version of the fanny pack.  I'm interested but still hesitant. One concern I have is that they're meant to be worn around the waist.  My body often fluctuates and when I gain weight, it often settles on my midsection.  The worst thing one can do is wear a fanny pack or belt bag with a bloated tummy.  That's a huge no-no cause it'll draw too much attention to a problem area.

I thought I would have to give up on my dream of rocking a cute trendy bag this summer until I came across the perfect alternative.
Once I finally accepted the idea that a bag wrapped around my waist wouldn't probably be all that flattering on me, I kept my eyes peeled for an alternative.  It wasn't long until stumbled on the perfect summer bag.

Instead of strapping a small bag across my tummy pooch, I can rock a crossbody mini.  We all probably have a crossbody hanging in the closet, but it's time to sport the modern version. The updated way to wear a crossbody is so that the bag rests somewhere near or above the waistline (instead of below the hip).  This brings your bag closer to eye level making it more of a part of your overall look versus appearing as an afterthought.

Nothing screams "carefree" like a perfectly positioned bag that allows you to enjoy farmer's markets, festivals, outdoor cafes or a day of shopping with both hands completely available to explore the world around you.   To recreate this look, you'll have to get a little creative.  These shorter length crossbody bags aren't mainstream yet so you have to keep your eyes peeled.  The easiest way to partake in this trend is to use an adjustable length strap so you can dictate where the bag sits.  Keep in mind that smaller the pouch, the more you can play around with finding the perfect positioning on the body.   Crossbody bags with a chain strap are ideal because you can shorten the length and sport as a belt bag or you can wear it as a traditional crossbody.  More bang for your buck.

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Simone Reminds Us to Step Our Lash Game Up.

In a perfect world, I'd execute a multistep beauty routine every night to ensure that I wake up flawless every morning.  Most days, I do the bare minimum required to keep my face from breaking out.  But this strategy is passive in nature and doesn't create new results.  I need to remember to include steps that not only maintain but also add value.

Thankfully, I was given a timely reminder that cleansing and moisturizing isn't enough.  And if I were to include one additional step, I could be enjoying the lashes of my dreams.
One of our favorite beauty inspiration here on the blog is Simone, aka, Cocoaflowerr.  She's what I'd classify as a natural beauty who appreciates the power of a solid self-care routine.  We've talked about her skin, body care and flat tummy regimen in the past.

Recently, she passed on a little tip that we all can benefit from.  In the caption of a recent Instagram post, Simone informs us that she uses castor oil at night and Glossier's new Lash Slick mascara during the day.  I'm sure most, if not all of us have heard that applying a little castor oil on the lashes at night could mean beautiful lashes in the near future.  Simone's signature look is the no-makeup natural face.  Nothing pulls that look together better than lengthy lashes and a full brow.  And castor oil can help take us there.

Simone didn't go into much detail about how long it took for her lashes to reach new lengths. My guess is that it didn't take too long.  Our lashes typically have a short lifespan, but with a little help from castor oil, we can help keep our lashes a little longer.  All we have to do is procure a few empty mascara tubes or liquid eyeliner applicators and we're in business.

When I first saw Simone's results, I was a bit skeptical about whether her lashes were indeed longer than before.  But after scrolling back a few months, I realized that the difference was undeniable.

Simone's Natural Lashes from December 2017

Her new set of extra long wispy lashes were just the inspiration I needed to add castor oil to my nightly routine.  I've seen some impressive result from people who've applied commercial lash lengthening products religiously.  While some of them can produce decent results, they can be a bit pricey.  Most of us already have some castor oil at our disposal. All we have to do is be a little diligent in adding it as an extra step to our nightly routine.  It probably only takes a second but the results could be very worth it.

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Hair Under The Microscope: Think You Don’t Need Heat Protectant? Think Again!

If you flat iron your hair with any degree of regularity you will be well aware of the benefits of heat protectants. Heat protectants are products that protect your hair from the direct heat of blow dryers, flat irons or any other heated styling tools. They also reduce frizz and add shine to they hair. […]

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How Do You Know That You Love Your Hair?

At a recent hair conference the question was posed, do black women really love their hair? The premise for this discussion is the thought that if black women truly loved their hair they would see more growth and less hair loss. If we took the stance that this premise is true, what would be the […]

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Supporting Women’s Empowerment with Uber at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards

We are constantly empowered and inspired by strong women. We have been surrounded by them our entire lives. Our mother. Our grandmother. Each other and our sisterly bond. The impact of our sibling relationship and having such strong, intelligent and positive women growing up affected the way we viewed what it means to be strong and particularly what it means to be strong women. Also recognizing that not feeling strong or empowered all the time does not make you any less empowered. It is natural to have moments when you may feel discouraged but it is important not to let those feelings thwart you from pursuing your goals or believing in the power you possess. Especially during those times it is imperative to have strong women to exhort and push you to continue moving forward. Remembering that strength or a sense of empowerment is not always about being strong one hundred percent of the time because it is in those tumultuous and difficult moments that you truly gain empowerment and strength. We have all had those moments and it is important to surround yourself with positive women or have a positive source of inspiration. We can easily attest that there were plenty of positive sources of inspiration at The Billboard Music Awards as we attended the festivities with Uber on May 20th on our birthday! We watched so many powerful and strong women perform onstage. Special thank-you to Uber for an unforgettable day. It was an inspiring evening celebrating with each other. Our bond has always been and is one of our greatest sources of empowerment and inspiration.
 
 

 
View our behind the scenes images captured by Photographer, Terry Gates, as we get ready for the Bill Board Music Awards with Uber, then our personal candid photos at the awards ceremony. Women empowerment always has a strong presence in our lives so it seemed only fitting to share this day together watching other empowered women perform on our birthday.
 
 
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