#NYFW Beauty Behind the Scenes: Edwing D’Angelo x Optimum Amla Legend

This past Fashion Week in New York City, I was excited to join the Optimum Amla Legend style squad for a behind-the-scenes view at the looks they executed for the Edwing D’Angelo Fall/Winter 2014 show! As a proud sponsor of the show, Optimum was responsible for complementing D’Angelo’s designs with simple yet slightly edgy hair. SoftSheen-Carson Director of Education Mezei Jefferson explains the looks and their inspiration: “We’re giving an anarchy look to it, like French Revolution… so we’re giving them the part down the center, sweeping all the hair over to the side, long ponytail then we’re wrapping it with the gold cord to give it that kind of bold feel. For the guys, we’re giving them side parts, sweeping it over with a little height in the front, you know, hair that’s reminiscent of that time period.” The team made use of Optimum Amla Legend products to achieve these sleek styles including their…
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Top 4 Reasons Why We Adore Lupita Nyong’o!

I’ve been trying to think up some profound intro for this post, perhaps some super poetic description of Miss Lupita Nyong’o. Listen, it ain’t happenin’! What is there to say except… This chick bad! Here are four reasons why (in my humble opinion). So, ummm, let’s start with the obvious. {1} The Fashion! I’m gonna be completely honest… I hadn’t the slightest idea who this beauty was before the Golden Globes (nope, didn’t see 12 Years A Slave) but, needless to say, she has had my attention ever since! I think I’m a bit late to join #teamlupita, but I’m okay with that. 😉 Anyways, Lupita Nyong’o = RED CARPET KILLA! Stylist Micaela Erlanger does an amazing job with her event after event. The colors, the shapes- they always work. She doesn’t stop. Just when you think she’s topped the last look, she goes and does something like this… And then…
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#LegendaryStyle with Optimum Hair Care + Tracee Ellis Ross

Last week, I had the privilege of sitting in a room full of beauty taste-makers at Dream Downtown to talk #LegendaryStyle featuring the latest offerings from Optimum Amla Legend. Our hosts? Celeb stylist and SoftSheen-Carson Artistic Director Johnny Wright and super stylish naturalista Tracee Ellis Ross. As we sipped yummy green smoothies and nibbled on light bites, the duo spoke passionately about why they love this amla oil-infused line. Johnny explained how this legendary oil from India actually penetrates the hair shaft allowing the new stylers to not only help you achieve a flawless, sleek look but also help nourish the hair. I truly appreciated Tracee’s candor and wit as she let us in on her Amla Legend faves (like the Treasured Temple Edge Tamer to slick back her buns), describing exactly how she uses each one in her personal hair care routine. After getting the scoop on all the goodies, Johnny…
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Out & About: Sweet Chick Brooklyn

Last week, I read an awesome article by Marie of Good Lookn Out on a couple of quaint spots she hit up while here in Brooklyn. She did such great job of hyping up Sweet Chick (not to mention her pics were AMAZING!) that I was super eager to take the hubster to this WIliamsburg chicken and waffle eatery the very next morning! As we walked in, we were immediately greeted by Benny and asked if we’d prefer a table by the window or a spot in the back area… we chose the window seat. Sweet Chick is by no means a large restaurant but I adored its rustic and homey feel. For me, the vibe was, “come on down, relax and chill”, almost coffee shop-y. The fresh flowers that dressed up each table were a nice touch. Onto the food! Sooooo GOOD!! The chicken was fresh, piping hot and oh,…
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NYC Event Alert: Know Your Roots- Natural Hair & The “Movement”

Hey NYC! On Saturday, February 8th 2014 the event Know Your Roots: Natural Hair and the “Movement” will be held from 1 PM to 6 PM at Dinosaur BBQ in Harlem, NY.  Presented by Locs Revolution, Unveiled Unlocked and the Follicle film production team, this event aims to raise funds for the Follicle film project while engaging the community in an interactive dialogue about culture, identity and what has come to be known as “The Natural Hair Movement.” What To Expect This event will feature vendors selling goods and services, guest speakers, hair demos and presentations, raffle prizes, food, gift bags for the first 100 attendees and more. Special presentations include Natural Hair Styling presented by celebrity loc stylist Thando Kafele and Lock N’ Chops Natural Hair Salon, Hair Talk with Karen Tappin, founder and CEO of Karen’s Body Beautiful, and a product demonstration by Scarlett Rocourt, founder and CEO of Wonder…
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