5.6.10
4.6.10
3.6.10
2.6.10
Nothing can Stop Me
I keep feeling this push against my spine
Push against time
Making my reality real and my dreams surreal
Falling back against time
And the truths and lies
Become black and white
Determined white trigger
Set off against time
I run to the sun
The only thing keeping me warm
In the frozen cold treats
Laced with death
Nothing can stop me I yell
Tripping and falling
Only to roll and run again
Nothing can stop me !
Tears running with the wind
Not you
Not you
Not her
Not him
Im running till the end
No end in sight
Black or white
This all feels right.
Nothing can stop me.
_gold 6/22/2010
Live_gold
1.6.10
Egg me Blue*
Once I saw the Beyonce video, “Why don’t you love me?” I knew I had to have the nail polish she adjourned throughout the video. I hastily put together one of my favorite (and recently purchased) true blue* nail polish and a strikingly white* polish and created it! I did not stop until I clogged my sink, had hands covered in all shades of blue and four empty bottles of nail polish.
I created…
I would describe it as an egg me blue and have gotten a lot of compliments on it. A little more Easter (just a bit) then what Beyonce wore in her video. (The color BTW is Chanel Nouvelle Vogue)**
I usually go with a French tip but always alternate something cool and funky in between fill-ins or on my natural nail. (No matter how brittle they are!)
At home mani’s and pedi’s do a lot.
I’m inspired by beautiful colors, not too distracting like neon or eccentric designs can be and I’m kind of over and grown out of the one finger design.
So I have been diligently searching for eye catching colors. I recently came across one at the beauty supply store but it was too FALL for me. (I’ll probably go back to purchase it)
This summer I see hair and nails as a motivating culprit in people’s appearances. Not only do you look cleaner but more put together when your hair, skin and nails are up to date.
I just started getting the hint of my life nails, and now go to get acrylic on them then do my own thing as far as color, when it grows out which it usually does in 4-6 weeks I keep shaving the acrylic down so it just a part of my nail, just stronger.
If you’re going to try this method be sure not to take the emery board to your own nail to often as this may make your own nail very tender and fragile.
Good luck***
Live_gold
The Thrill
Designs by nik_gold
I finally did it. All this talk and finally action*. Creating my first shirt by hand.
Its cropped and a wonderful print, I’m also making a fitted skirt too. I feel creatively fueled and passionate about what I’m doing. Once I finish thinking about one task three more ideas pop into my head.
I feel like I’m starting what I should have years ago. Like the life I’m living on the side of this one is past designing onto selling and buying and being halfway famous and boy o boy rich.
I have to stop thinking about the alternative life and live it. I already started I believe but honestly not without God’s help. Guidance and patience is needed in everything I have learned. Taking my time on one piece so it’s a quality piece and not a 99 cent store one.
I also made these pocahantas sandals I have ALWAYS wanted !!!!!
nik_gold fashion line fall 2010 is on its way. With statement pieces and classic wear, hopefully before I go back to school I will be selling to various people, even businesses.
Now until then time to wash and moisturize this hair..
I don’t mind thick hair as long as it looks healthy and right now it looks dry. In fact I miss my bowl cut from my freshman year, first semester. So I will wash deep conditions and leave in condition and curl. Don’t worry I have my heat protector, but most of all I need to feel that healthy body and movement then I’ll leave it alone for a week =]
Hair and clothes, shoes???
Eh, I’ll stick to aspiring to buy my first pair of christian louboutins. =]
That’s it for now, still job hunting and such, I need money to buy cloth!! Pray for me and mine, I pray for my readers =]
This is only a start.
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31.5.10
25.5.10
24.5.10
Going Au Natural
Not only have I thought about this for a duration but I’ve considered every action and reaction.
Quite frankly, why not?
I’ve done everything… not anything to my hair. But the usual, weave, braids, perm, press etc. Why not, live in the state my hair is naturally in? To be honest I will be blow drying and the usual flat iron for maintainability. But stepping away from the creamy crack many of us African American women have gotten to know as relaxer.
Referred to as “relaxer”, because it literally relaxes our natural “s” or “z” curled hair. Putting less chemical to the hair will not only strengthen but lengthen it. I for one cannot wait to see the transition. Waiting for the day when my hair is 50/50 relaxed than 100% natural so I can wet it moisturize and wear a full out afro!
With my tattoos in full glory =]
Until then were going to transition it using natural oils,
Castor Oil
Olive Oil
African Herbal Body/Hair Oil
Leave in Conditioners
Deep Conditioners
*Diet, Water/Protein
*Routine, wash once a week or once every two weeks [dirty scalps do not grow so more moisturizing to the hair, leaving the scalp breathable], always deep conditioned!
Also Mane and Tail* products leave my hair light and moisturized, just bought their heat protector yesterday which promises a strengthening and lengthening of the hair I am to say the least, excited !!!
[Curbing my enthusiasm]
I am also humbling myself and strengthening myself from the urge to throw some weave (16”) in that bad boy and call it a day.
And yes, I researched this stuff because I will NOT be looking like an unnamed professor @ my University who stays away from a hairdresser, perm and comb (?)
Nik_gold is officially taking it day by day with her hair, less heat and chemicals out and more nutrients, naturals and care in.
Officially, Going to be Puff ball head =]
live_gold
21.5.10
19.5.10
It's funny
I always used to dress like this... and get made fun of or smart comments here and there... now they are all asking where I shop and can I style them =O
live_gold
live_gold
15.5.10
N'D Ambi
****
(Four Stars)
I was pleased
I'm a new music fien and love discovering it for myself
Especially when it's close to home
Live music is the best!!!
I am one to break out in dance to a groovy beat or new funky skatting
This right here??
This singer was the last act at Suwanee's music and arts festival
In a snippet she is...
A mixture of Erykah Badu
Nina Simone
Tina Turner
Estelle
Janelle Monae
Yeah...A lot =O!
Youtube her. It's worth it!
live_gold
Tribal enough???
I have always LOVED to bring out my Nigerian side.
Not only with my eccentric hip beads, bangles and colors only from the motherland, but prints, and the many different ways to wear them.
Now what seems to be semi mainstream fashion (Though I was going to rock* it this summer anyway) is the infamous tribal prints***
Found in swimsuits, dresses, leggings and more tribal prints have made their stance in this summer's fashion trends.
Not to be fooled not EVERYONE can pull this look off!!!
I.e
1. If your print is full body and b/w add a pop of color in a purse, shoe or even outerwear
2. Never mix two prints of different colors
3. Try to mix a bland, (khaki, jean or white) basic, *top, bottom, jacket* to balance it off especially if you're just starting to test tribal prints (or any prints) out.
And hey! Who says this fashion is only for women???
Please try it MEN =]
I'd love to find a tribal fashion prince on the streets of ATL* =*
More of these styles can be found on the following sites.
Asos.com + http://www.asos.com/search/pgeSearch.aspx?q=tribal+print
American Apparel + http://www.americanapparel.com/search.html?r=&s=print
H&M + http://www.hm.com/us/#/instoresnow_3/
Forever21 + http://www.forever21.com/search.asp?keyword=print
Karmaloop + https://www.karmaloop.com/search/search.aspx?page=2&keywords=print&msid=
Karmaloop + https://www.karmaloop.com/search/search.aspx?page=2&keywords=print&msid=
And for boys who think they can pull this look off check out this link for an idea*
http://www.karmaloop.com/products.aspx?ProductID=84731&VendorCode=NEF
My Mommy*
My mother's, "Is that a juicy couture cover???" face -_-
Only picture I could snap before she sang her usually song, "I don't like pictures!! You know that NIKKI!"
-_-
Total opposites I tell ya*
And I will always <3 and appreciate her
My mommy
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Life is
Something I haven't fully digested yet.
Not to complicate your view on me or my blog
Because I'm sure your trying to figure both out...
But I think I got the gist of life.
Well "A" gist of it..
Here is my take
You can't give up.
While you are here, leave your mark...
Your mark.
If you are so called done...
You might as well kill yourself
And with even such a saddening defeat,
Your fall was the catalyst to someone else's success.
Now honestly I may be too
Lazy
Scared
Immature
To reach my full potential before I pass
But I know I am going to try.
Starting now..
NOW
Im going to try and do something.
Leave something
Preferably positive.
A legacy like Stark*
But with less dramatics.
=X
Let's call them
Nik_prints
Until I discover the use of them.
Im making moves, got to do it
Just do it (Nike check here)
FAST.
That's life.
live_gold
Not to complicate your view on me or my blog
Because I'm sure your trying to figure both out...
But I think I got the gist of life.
Well "A" gist of it..
Here is my take
You can't give up.
While you are here, leave your mark...
Your mark.
If you are so called done...
You might as well kill yourself
And with even such a saddening defeat,
Your fall was the catalyst to someone else's success.
Now honestly I may be too
Lazy
Scared
Immature
To reach my full potential before I pass
But I know I am going to try.
Starting now..
NOW
Im going to try and do something.
Leave something
Preferably positive.
A legacy like Stark*
But with less dramatics.
=X
Let's call them
Nik_prints
Until I discover the use of them.
Im making moves, got to do it
Just do it (Nike check here)
FAST.
That's life.
live_gold
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