Personal X Smile X Progress

Stay safe X I love you!

These past couple of months have taught me a lot about myself than ever before.

 Seeing myself recover from obstacles and use them as stepping stones. Catching myself becoming content and immediately turning the fire up based on my goals and knowing anything you WANT you can ascertain. 

Now comes the productive winter for a rewarding summer. Staying busy progressive because I promised someone very special to me and to myself I'll be in a different place by next summer. Just wait on it! Aimed with a 2nd job, a great support system and a mind full of ideas and plans everyday I wake up with a better view of life.

***Instead of writing a list of what's wrong with life focus on the good and live life like it's golden because it certainly isn't promised.***

Take a moment out to read a poem I wrote today.

The twist

Vibrating lesions toss my body one way then another

The beauty of authenticity bares my soul willingly

While tender fascinating kisses are planted where deep bruises once laid

Warm tears of patience and appreciation trickle down my left cheek effortlessly

Never has a care burn so deep and shine so bright

Blinded by the dedication and passion

I tilt my crown to the sun and praise the mountains and valleys of the earth

My pounding rigorous breathe escapes in whispers of wonder

And finally, I own the white engrossing mist of consciousness

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?

Comment below =)

Summer me

Winter me

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!

Instagram X Business Woman X Alex_Elle

So there is no secret I love to support once I know the cause is right.

I love finding people that are like-minded in that way.

I have been following one very inspirational individual.

Meet Alex_Elle Creator X Blogger X Poet X Vegetarian

I have been following her journey making her brand, her eclectic jewelry which has inspired me to never stop making mine! Her natural journey has encouraged me to stick to my own, though it is weaved up and much easier to handle I will always read good tips and stay alert for natural products. Alex maintains style and grace while being a naturalist, mother and an overall inspiration.

Before even meeting her I know her heart is in the right place and this is another reason I love networking!

Following Alex_Elle has not only motivated me to do me and not give up when there are trials but be better and grow from every situation.  Be that beautiful, strong multi-talented woman and most importantly stay humble, yet confident in what you have to offer.

It doesn't hurt that her jewelry is unique, many socialites and celebrities have been seen wearing it and Alex herself is one hot tamale.

Yes, I said it.

After a church sermon one day I realized I needed these positive movers around me to consistently stimulate me and I have been focused and positive ever since!

Follow her on twitter @AisforAlex

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

Speaking of

Just an intro... I have had a rollercoaster of a week starting with last Tuesday, I almost felt guilty for being so happy and positive. Now I wish for that feeling back, I proritized and went through my day easily. Now I have to focus more on God, college and my family and not the other oblivious aspects of my life. I believe God takes us through stages in life to reach goals and therefore elevating us as a person. Since college started I'm on a new trail and noone can lead me off.


speaking of diamonds and class and college and growth.
I live like I see fit,
every minute
bit by bit
though some may be humamnized errors to look at oneself miniscule by miniscule
I see nothing wrong since im a young lady..
still in school
I choose now to look at myself as a whole, the world a whole by many
years
decades
eras
memorizing the great ones by the size of their soul
Mistakes come and go leaving misheveled footprints like dirty snow but only wet rimmed eyes can see past the flakes of fake.
Only fake can see fake
so no not I.
The whole that I am can only see real, whole and wonderful things.
The kind of things that pleasant ones bring.
To whom or what I'm speaking to I have no idea.
I speak of diamonds, class, college and growth, that I am, that I see and what I assume makes me
whole.