Natural Hair X Weave X Summer Vs Winter Styles

I love hair, changing up a look or updating an image. That's why I've learned how to transition my natural hair from summer to winter time. I've been natural for over a year (Honestly, it's been so long I just know it's been over a year could be two.) I love weave though, I don't care what anyone says, it is so easy to manage and helps my hair grow tremendously. 

Unlike the lies people say is you stop getting a perm it is not guaranteed your hair will fall out. Mind you I trimmed my own hair because an afro looks weird with straight ends... The routine I've now grown accustom to is straight hair during the winter so my hair can rest and I can deep condition my hair in between hair styles, while during the summer I love my hair out, being free, driving with the top down and loving my curls. Mind you it is a tad bit of maintenance because I wet and braid/twist my hair go to sleep and let it out. Sometimes it gets frizzy in two seconds and sometimes I resort to a little secret technique *wink. 

However, I have been using Miss Jessies, the new creamy crack and it defines my curl way more and gives it a brilliant shine, smell and bounce. I can easily go from jumping in a pool, shower to sleep, wake up and not look like a wet dog. 

What do you do to maintain your summer/winter hairstyles?

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Summer me

Winter me

NGD X Summer X Custom Apparel and Jewelry

This summer is about to be...

Trials and tribulations fuel me to creatively express myself through my business #NikGoldDesigns. Coming up on a year of selling online my profits and experience helped me grow #LiveGold #ShopGold from a line to a brand, and a way of life. People can copy material from you, put you down and there will also be missed opportunities but no one can ever steal your creative mind, persistence and talent. This summer there is so much more in store and I get to work with clients I look up to. 

Creativity X Progress X Positivity

Check out some of my pieces that will be available online!

Follow me on Twitter and IG @Nik_Gold

1. NGD Chain Printed Halter - Handmade

2. Gold Chain Necklace - Custom

1. Sheer Gold Trimmed Collar Shirt- Custom

1. Gold Sequin Back Out Dress -Handmade

1. Black Sequined Clutch with Optional chain link - Custom

2. Gold Pyramid Earrings - Handmade

1. Gold Halter Hi-Low Tank -Handmade

1. Diamond Finger Link Chain- Handmade

For any inquiries or pricing please email me NikGoldDesigns@gmail.com

Vina Mills X Music Video X Blue Gold

   My love and fly chick Vina Mills is out with another masterpiece, Blue Gold. Check out the sneak peak video below!

BE Magazine X Be Pampered Updated X Nik_Gold Approved

Another BE exclusive event right here in Atlanta turned out wonderful! With guest appearances from Vina Mills, Khadijah Rowe (Big Rich Atlanta), Tocarra Hamilton and many more.
Read an excerpt and view pictures of the event below:

"Last week, BE Entertained Magazine hosted their 2nd annual #BEpampered luxury pamper suite in Atlanta, and singers Dondria (So So Def), LaTavia RoBErson(formerly of Destiny’s Child), Meelah Williams (formerly of 702), Vina Mills, &Kahdijiha Rowe (Big Rich Atlanta) came out to get a taste of the good life. The event was hosted by Tocarra Hamilton, who not only took the time out to#BEpampered, but also wowed the crowd with an impromptu performance as they received pampering services from some of Atlanta’s most talented BEauty entities.

BE Magazine & our amazing sponsors including Quente’Sential Branding, Urban Vines Wine, The Social Circle, Cutting Edge BarBEr & BEauty Institute, Jaxon’s Pastries, & Colour U Cosmetics really rolled out the punches for the ladies, providing them with the ultimate VIP experience including hair service, makeup makeovers, unique massages by our special male models, wile sipping on wine & nibbling on sweet desserts. The evening was highlighted by a BEst heel contest, where the winner took home a hat and shirt from our vendor ATLwood, and a raffle where the winner took home a prize pack including a few items from Colour U Cosmetics, a bottle of Urban Vines, & a gel mani/pedi courtesy of Tu La 2 Nail Salon courtesy ofSharlinda & Brie Rowe & celebrity Manicurist Terrance Terry. Kahdijiha Rowe & BE Magazine also announced an upcoming shoe giveaway from her shoetiquePlatform Addicts.

Guests walked away with VIP gift bags full of swanked out items including Miss Jessie’s, The Speak Tee, Celeb stylist Corwin,Shea Moisture, Shy Tie, & XOXO Wynter Sunglasses. The evening’s soundtrack was provided by DJ Tempz" -Jason 

@4everKD and @Nik_Gold

@VinaMills

@DimitriMcDowell

Check out more photos HERE

We are talking, music, wine, hair, nails, makeup etc. What more could you ask for??? STAY TUNED FOR MORE BE EVENTS, You will not be dissappointed!

Shoe Porn X Del Toro X Brian Atwood

I've been cyberstalking Del Toro's collection of flats and I don't even wear flats! I'm in love with his characteristics of color, fun and fashion forwardness in each shoe.

Visit his extensive collection here! http://www.deltoroshoes.com/

I also have found a love in Brian Atwood, first introduced to his strappy numbers I eventually became solely attracted to his brilliant fashion aesthetic  bringing practicality, shapes, colors and patterns onto a well designed shoe.

See more Brian Atwood Spring here

Music Video X @DimitriMcDowell @MrNewEra13

Covering one of my favorite artists and friends @DimitriMcDowell he teams up with @MrNewEra13 to make a superbly covered "B**** Don't Kill My Vibe" , filmed on spring break in Panama. They put their own unique vibe and mesmerizing lyrics on the song and made it theirs!

Take a listen below and check out some of my former posts on Musical genius Dimitri McDowell. 

Christmas EP X Interview with artist Dimitri McDowell

I love poetry!

The feeling it emits by describing episodes and moments in time.

I have to have the "define craftmenship" of art, feeling and color. Take a look of this emotionally channeled poem below

Ciara X Body Party Iggy Azalea X Work Music Video

Ciara brings it with her new music video, "Body Party". Keeping that signature "Yes, b**** I can dance" and adding her personal life and new beau Future's first meeting experience at a mansion party here in Atlanta. To say the least I love it, the realness of fate, the choreography and Ciara! (Emoji in love face here). Experience the magic below!

I may no not a thing about being broke, 16 and living in Miami but I know I love this new Iggy Azalea. I first mentioned her on my blog (Iggy Azalea obsession 2012)

I've featured her last year and she has been semi quiet aside for signing with T.I. Check the new work out now.

 

Big Boi XNik_Gold X BEmagazine

I, Nicole Ayilola of Nik_Gold Designs have had the pleasure of writing the feature story/interview from one of my favorite rappers/creators Big Boi in @BEmagazines 2nd annual men's issue.

(If you haven't seen the first article in which I also wrote with "Think Like a Man's" producer William Packer, and former BET host now E! news host Terrance J ), BEmagazine First Men's Issue ft Nik_Gold

Not only have I been tantalized by Big Boi's creative rhythm but ultimate aura of pure genius and coolness that emits seamlessly.

You can find out more when the issue is released the first week of May. #STAYTUNED

Poem X Scorcher

Finger tip numbed
By the sizzling rhythmn of thick ashy smoke
Seeping through sea blue vessels
Breaking off citrus kisses
Underneath your seared heart
Damp traces evaporate on your mahognany hurt
While your eyes shed
Snowflakes of innocent delivery
My flaming palm guides your
Icey smooth cheek to my
Motherly chest so you can
Hear how human I am
The flame of sweet life dancing in my veins
You are nestled safely now in my scorching passion.


-Nik_Gold

Videoshoot X NikGoldDesigns

NikGoldDesigns X Custom Designs X Videoshoot

The other night just cruising through Atlanta I spotted a video shoot taking place at a well known downtown studio. When I pulled up one of the Love Hip Hop husbands to Rasheeda mentioned me to join the event. So with that notion I did, at first as an extra but when I felt the need to put more Nik_Gold Designs into it for accessories and styling. I promptly networked and made my way to the dressing room to put in work. The photo shoot lasted until in the morning but I left knowing I had classes super early which was a disappoint but fueled me to do more while I was on set. Life of a college student, business owner, worker and journalist. Juggling a busy schedule but nothing is going to stop my drive or creativity. Let's work.

Updated*** Beyonce X Partnership X H&M Summer Collection

Mrs. Carter picks up a summer campaign with H&M!

Talk about running the world, with a new Pepsi can cover, the Presidential Inauguration, Super Bowl, multiple magazine covers including Shape and Vogue. 

Would you purchase some of her pieces?

(see a few Shape snapshots CLICK NEXT)