No matter what OUT look you want to achieve, shea butter is the key!! Simply wash, condition, and de-tangle your hair then apply a healthy amount of shea butter to each section before you braid, twist, or bantu knot it.

Braid, Twist, Bantu...OUT!!!

Concept of the Day: "The Librarian"

Not as "plain jane" as what you'd expect a bookworm to wear...NONETHELESS I went for the librarian look with this outfit.

I paired some flat, black oxfords...

...with a nifty dress and long cardigan combo

Accessory wise, I threw on a skinny, teal, snake-print belt, some black tights, my swarovski crystal encrusted wrist watch, and some medium-sized black ball earrings. I pulled my hair back into a pony puff and did a two-strand flat twist in the front:

Here's a close-up of the long coat I wore to protect me from the harsh winds that were blowing that day!

dress: Wet Seal,

belt: Forever 21,

cardigan: Forever 21,

tights: Forever 21,

long coat: Forever 21,

shoes: UrbanOg,

watch: Aldo,

earrings: Wet Seal

Song of the Week

This week, I've chosen "Me" by Tamia.

Listen & watch here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y32h6L_ts0

For me, the words don't necessarily correlate to a romantic relationship, but to the many other things I put before myself: organizations, school, the needs of my friends and family.

I guess this is my declaration that I'm taking my life back..."loving you and loving me don't seem to work at all...you know if I have to choose, I choose me."

Video of the Week--Beyoncé - Flaws And All

I know I'm SUPER late, but I am IN LOVE with this video.
The first time I saw it was yesterday (embarassed), but it spoke to me in so many different ways...

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