Happy April Fool's Day!!!

...well, we're not quite the Fool's in April but I'm excited to start a new month fresh :)

Easter was great!! I got to spend some time with my family, celebrate my niece's first birthday (although it technically isn't until the 13th, but this was the perfect opportunity to celebrate with everyone!) and of course give thanks for everything that's happened in the first quarter of 2013.

Now that we're on to the second quarter of the year, I feel like it's the perfect time to get summer ready.  Sure, I can shoulda/coulda/woulda all day long, but I've finally admitted to myself it's time to get right.  I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels this way, but I'm excited to do some things differently.  Weightloss.  Simplifying my life.  Organizing my household...you name it, I'm gonna try to get 'er done! 

And by organizing my household I'm mainly speaking about my product obsession..and that's just what it has become.  I will be doing a massive clearing out of my stash to prepare for the World Natural Hair Show in Atlanta later this month.  Last year was my first experience and BOY let me tell ya...I learned a lot and am SO looking forward to working on my "strategy of attack" lol!!

So stay tuned...lots to come from This Hair of Mine!

Fro Fashion Week | The Recap

I can't tell you how much of a blast I had at Spring 2013 Fro Fashion Week...with this being my second trip it felt like a reunion this time around.

Check out the pics I posted on my Facebook page...if you're not already a fan you should be!!

Fro Fashion's Night Out

Fro Fashion Week, part I

Fro Fashion Show

Fro Fashion Week, part II

The Fall 2013 edition of Fro Fashion Week is heading to NYC and if you're in the area please, come closer...YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THE OCCASION!!  Tarin puts on a fantastic event so don't say I didn't tell ya!!

'Fro Fashion Week is HERE!!!

FRO FASHION WEEK IS HERE!! 

 

Ever since I got back from the Fall '12 edition of Fro Fashion Week, I couldn't WAIT to get back to Atlanta for the Spring show!  This year is going to show up and show out with the Acid Rain theme, featuring some of the hottest styles and trends of 2013.  I am TOO excited to be back in the city!!

 

The festivities kick off with a Google+ Hangout on February 26th.  Here Tarin Boone, Fro Fashion Week coordinator, will be joined by the fabulous stylist Diane Bailey, FFW executive producer Val Smith and YouTube sensation CharyJay to give us a sneak peek on what to expect at FFW Spring '13

 

 

 

Wednesday, February 27th will be hosted by NikkaShae of Oh! Nikka and Kerrie Cooke of Virtuous Styls.  You'll be able to mix and mingle in the the super chic Envy Boutique, while shopping and enjoying the sights in Little Five Points.

 

Thursday is a special day for Fro Fashion Week!! Not only is it the last day if the month, it's also Tarin's birthday and the I Love Me! children's event!! Held at the Smyrna Community Center, this event is a joy for kids to attend and build their spirits!  I attended this one last year with my sister's goddaughter and we had an absolute blast!!

 

 

I think I'm the most excited about the Dinner with CurlFriends event, held on Friday March 1st.  Jenell Stewart of KinkyCurlCoilyMe.com will be bringing her fabulous dinner party in the great city of Atlanta during Fro Fashion Week.  I've been a fan of hers for some time now and I can't wait to meet her!!

 

As you can see, the weekday events are going to be some really great ones!! It's beautiful in the city, a bit chilly for my Texan taste, but nice and clear so pack a jacket and scarf!  I'm excited to see the friends I made last year, and hope to make even more this time around.

 

Let me know if you're going to here in Atlana for Fro Fashion Week!! I'd love to see ya there :)

Essence.com Top 50 Natural Styles of 2012

Check out some of the top 50 Natural hair styles of 2012 on Essence.com.  I'll be posting some of my own favorite looks from 2012 this week, plus I'll share a recap of the natural hair events I attended in 2012!!

http://photos.essence.com/galleries/street-style-50-most-sizzling-natural-dos-2012

So Long 2012, Hello 2013 :)



I'm here! I'm here!! Happy 2013 to each and every one of you...I can't put into words how awesome you've helped make my 2012 and I have no doubt this year will be the best it can be.  I turn THIRTY on January 23rd...it's creeping up on me...YIKES!!! I'm still trying to figure out how I want to celebrate but I definitely want to do something nice :)

I'm not too big on making resolutions, but I do have some things I want to do better, especially when it comes to my hair.  I need to make the time to deep condition weekly, or at least hot oil treat weekly; I also need to protein treat monthly or every 6 weeks.  I've done a LOT with my hair over the latter half of 2012, including very minimal of what I just mentioned above and I can definitely tell.  I think I've been over-conditioning, so I'm not going to be sleeping with conditioner anymore and will increase my protein treatments to combat that.  Also, I feel like I'm going to go back to wearing twists more during the week, as more of a protective style.  Wearing my hair out a lot of the time, especially during this cold weather hasn't been great either!  And I'm scaling back my product purchases....and I'm going to ATTEMPT to use majority of my stash before the April WNHS.

And yes...I will probably cut some of my hair...not all off, but at least a few inches.  I want more shape and volume and dammit I'm going to get it!! (I feel like CurlyNikki and her desire for volume and big hair!!)

Anywho, I'm really going to focus on me this year...I've been slacking in some areas that I need to snap back on.  Saying no to certain things, staying more organized, trying to progress as a person.  I'm still single too, so maybe God will bless me with a great guy at some point in time ;)  I've also been, but I want to continue to spend more time with my family.  Although it was a tragedy that brought us together at the end of the year, we don't need it to keep us together. 

I'm ready for a great year, how bout you!!

I'm on Naturally Curly | Coily Christmas Gift Guide

I'm BACK!!! Check out my most recent article on NaturallyCurly.com, where I'm giving you the details on some of my top picks for Christmas gifts for your favorite curlfriend!  Featuring some of my FAVORITE brands like Dope Crochet, Naturally Supreme, Crystals Coifs, The Natural Me, Astella19 and many more!!

Coily Christmas Gift Guide

 

 

Now tell me...what's on YOUR Christmas list?

Sunday Night Live! | The NZURI Experience

I'll preface this by saying I had a really REALLY good time at the Nzuri Natural Hair, Health and Beauty Festival!!  This expo is the biggest one in Houston and it really brought out a great crowd this year.  I got to meet SO many people, and furthermore, forge fantastic new friendships and business relationships.  Being able to represent This Hair of Mine on such a large platform is truly a blessing...sometimes I have to pinch myself so I know it's real! 

Enough with the sappy stuff, here's a video that I did with my buddy Tiffany Kowalski of Venus Fly Naps, and fab photographer behind the lens of Plush Portraits.  We were virtual mirror images of each other, from our The Natural Me headwraps (hey Samori!!) cascading curls, golden eyeshadow and our limited edition Naturally Supreme GOLDEN GIRL shirts.  So we just HAD to do a video :)  I think this really captures the essence of the spirit of Nzuri, not to mention how much fun we had! 

Enjoy the Lisa & Tiffany Chronicles :)