Tuesday Chic Spotlight: Amber G.

It's Tuesday! You know what time is....this week's Tuesday Chic feature is someone that is really dear to my heart....she along with two others pretty much inspired me to go natural so it goes without saying how I feel about her hair!  She has got tons of style and is coming to us from St. Louis....Tuesday Chic:

{Amber G.}

On Hair...

What is you hair anthem?

It's kind of cliche but I'd have to go with "Whip my hair" by Willow Smith.

What is your favorite hairstyle to rock?

I would have to say a two-strand up-do

What are three words to describe your hair?

Wild, fun, and dramatic!

What have you been doing to maintain healthy hair?

I have been doing lots of moisturizing using a natural Shea butter application at night, moisturizing deep condition, and a natural stylist.

How long have you been natural and what made you go natural?

I haven been natural for about 2 years.  I decided to go natural because I did not want a relaxer any longer and I wanted to try something different with my hair and play around with styles that complemented my natural texture.

What is the best part about having textured hair?

Simple maintenance.  I apply the Shea butter at night and two strand twist if I need to, wrap it up and call it a night.  Just as easy in the morning to style and go.

On Fashion and other things...

What is one beauty product that you cannot live without? Why?

I would have to say my Moroccan Oil moisturizing shampoo and conditioner because it gives my hair so much moisture.  But I also have to have LIV for the the dry days when my hair just isn't responding well to the Shea butter.

What would you say your fashion style was?

I would say it's casually chic

What are three things that are always in your purse?

 Lip gloss, a pair of earrings, and gum.

What are the top three pieces in your wardrobe?

I would have to say hoop earrings, cardigans, and shoes!

Anything else you want to add?

Well I  want to say that wearing my natural hair has been amazing.  I inspire people that I didn't even know I'd inspire just by posting pictures of my hair on Facebook. If you're going to go natural you have to own it.  Don't be afraid to try new things...different colors, or whatever personalizes your style.

And there you have it....Tuesday Chic feature Amber G!  She is right about one thing she does inspire people shoot I know she inspired me!  

Until next time ciao!

Trend Alert: The High - Low Effect...

Yes I have yet another trend that I love and want to share with you all and that's the high-low look.  Whether your wearing this trend in a shirt, dress mini, midi, or full length skirt you will  be sure to make a statement. 

How to wear it:

Mini Skirt - In mu opinion a high low mini skirt is best paired with a form fitting tank styled top.  I personally think this brings more attention the skirt you are wearing.

Midi/Full Length Skirt - I think this length of skirt is best paired with some sort of cap sleeve crop top it can give a really romantic looking skirt a "not afraid to play" feel.

High-Low Shirt - I think this look is best pair with a mini skirt or your favorite pair of stretch skinny pants.

*Hint for those of us who are bottom heavy (like me) look for a high low top where the back of the shirt comes below your bottom.


Shoes:
I am not sure if this is just one of those things we all know but definitely pair a high-low skirt or dress with a pair of fun and flirty open toe shoe (whether it's a wedge or chunky heel with a strap).

That pretty much sums it up...snatch a few high-low pieces and you will be ready for some summer fun!

I've got the hair blues....

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After coming off of a weekend of joy I have found myself having the hair blues.  I mean it!  I went from feeling my hair to feeling like I am letting my hair get the best of me!  I know you all know the feeling I am talking about sort of when your hair goes from doing everything you want to just not laying right.  I mean I feel like I went from Tracy Ellis Ross to the black boy in high school musical.....it's just got me all in a funk.  

I was in target the other day (shopping for hair product) and a lady stopped me and said "what do I need to put on my hair to make it look like yours?"  That got me thinking about how I have felt like that many times and what I have tried to do to change my attitude (all of that is what led to this post)

First things first....you have got to stop comparing your hair to every other person's hair
This is probably the single most hardest thing to do.  We see people everyday on television, in the mall, at the club, or wherever and we get caught up in the "my hair won't do that" syndrome.  I have been guilty of this many times and I am sure I will have a few more moments like this.  I think the thing here is you have to stay motivated and find ways to "own" your hair.  I know there have been moments when I thought my hair could have turned out better but random people have stopped to share their admiration.  So find yourself and stick with it!  Focus on the great times with your hair and use that as motivation for future styles.

Step back and see the bigger picture...
Hair is just that ...hair! It will grow it will shed and if you don't trim it, it will split (lol).  So even when you are frustrated with your hair do not make fast decisions. I have been guilty of this many times!  I have been in the position where a style didn't turn out the way I wanted I grabbed a pair of scissors and cut it out.  I am known for acting on impulse and sometimes it worked out where others I wished I had never done it.  So the key is to take the time to think about it before you do it.

Lastly know your going to fail (it's the truth)
Most of us are not natural born hairstylists shoot there have been several times in the beginning of my hair journey where I tried a style once (for some several) times and it did not turn out the way I expected.  The key here is to take note of what you can change about the process you did and the next time change it.  For example my first set of  Bantu Knots on my natural hair did not turn out the way it did when my hair was still relaxed (I liked the outcome better then ha ha).  It took about seven tries before I got some results I loved.  So be prepared to fail at some styles a couple of times before your in love with the results.

So the next time your feeling down and out about your hair try to use these tips to help you "cope" through the blues...

Shop Here: ASOS



 So I know many of us know what ASOS.com is but lately I have mentioned this online wonderland to people and they had never heard of it.  This got me to thinking that I should do a post on this store.  I am addicted to ASOS for so many reasons.  It could be because they have free shipping and free returns or because they have so many different brands and can be considered a one stop shop. 

I figured there would be no better time than now since they are having a sale (up to 50% off of select items).  Which basically means you could get a dress for $20 (trust me I have one in my cart now lol).  So ASOS sales clothes, jewelry, shoes, outerwear for  both men and women.

Also in the past few months they have added an online marketplace where you can purchase items from other people's online boutique's ...it's pretty friggin cool.

So check them out at: ASOS.com  and please share your findings....