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...

**New Blog Schedule**

Restraining Anger.

Good Morning.

Have you ever met someone who can make you feel like they cursed you out, yet they don’t even have to say a single curse word?…or maybe you are that person? Either way, all of us can relate to the disappointment felt after we realize that we’ve spoken out of anger, hurt a loved one, and are unable to reverse the hands of time to go back and reselect our words. The truth is that no matter how much damage sticks and stones are capable of causing, angry words are able to cause ten times more. Broken bones and other physical injuries are temporary, but internal injuries—as a result of words—have the power to break up friendships, end marriages, illicit school shootings, start wars, etc. So if we’re aware of the effects that our words can have on the egos and self-esteems of others, why do we continue to speak them out of anger? And to our loved ones at that? We can feel when we’re angry; we aren’t ignorant to the rising of heat inside of our chests, the sweat that moistens our palms, or the gritting of our incisors. And if we know when we’re getting angry, that means we also have the power to stop our anger from hurting someone else. There is no such thing as not being able to control yourself. James 3:8-10 (NKJV) says, “the tongue is unruly, evil, and full of deadly poison. With it we bless our God and with it we also curse men…this should not be.” Knowing this, we have to learn to “be angry but sin not” (Ephesians 4:26, KJV) because our anger can ultimately lead to us losing those who are most important to us, but most importantly can cause us to shame our Father. Remember, “people with good sense restrain their anger.” (Proverbs 19:11, ESV)…and because I’m sure you want to be known as someone with good sense, it is imperative that you learn to restrain your anger.

Have a blessed day and thank you for reading!