Step Out of the Box With These 7 Fall & Winter Boot Styles
Yesterday, I was surprised by Vee of The HodgePodge Files with a nomination for the Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award… woo hoo! Thanks for the nomination girlie! I’m so honored to have been considered by someone with as awesome a blog as yours. 🙂 Vee and I have been following one another for a little bit now, both within the blogosphere and on social media. We finally met over the summer last year and she’s as sweet as she is beautiful. ♥ Do yourself a favor and check out her blog! Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award: Acceptance Criteria Thank the person who nominated you. (Check! 🙂 ) Share 7 things about yourself. Nominate 7 bloggers for this Award. Here goes… Seven Things About Me I used to love peanut butter but now, not so much… Well, only if it’s accompanied by jelly. Apparently, I have tiny ears. Yeah, iPod ear buds…
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NYC Event Alert: Fros & Fitness Feb. 8th
Are you a naturalista who wants to start making healthier choices not only for your hair but for your overall well-being? Well, Sabrina and Sharon of Natural Partners in Crime, the ladies who brought you Cues & Curls back in September, are coming to you with another unique event for NYC’s natural hair community. Trust… this is NOT just another natural hair event! Fros & Fitness will feature interactive demos and presentations which will help you on your way to a better you. Learn about green smoothies from fellow NY blogger, Monet of Curls and Mo. Worried about working out with natural hair? Well, head on over and let Roxanna Reid-Johnson of Natural Roxx show you how it’s done! I hope to be able to make it. If you see me there, come over and say hello! 😉 Purchase tickets here and check out the sponsors, vendors, etc. xoxo Toia B.
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2014 Golden Globe Awards: My Top Three Fashion Picks
While I didn’t catch E! News’ Golden Globes red carpet coverage from its start, I was confident by its end that I had seen enough to establish my top looks of the night. To be fair, I scanned Twitter, Instagram and all that good stuff for possible toppers but alas, my top three remained. Here they are… 12 Years a Slave actress Lupita Nyong’o hit the red carpet with a gorgeous, floor-length Ralph Lauren number featuring an off-the-shoulder cape. Amazingly classy. She paired the gown with red Paul Andrew shoes to complete the monochromatic look and subtle Fred Leighton jewelry. Oh, and that side-parted blown out TWA is cute too! 😉 What a beauty. Coming in at a verrrryyy close second is Sofia Vergara in a black Zac Posen gown accented by a beautiful turquoise floral statement necklace by Lorraine Schwartz- perfect touch. I absolutely adore the classic silhouette of this dress. Vergara was too cute as…
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The Art Of: Hair on Ovation TV ft. Dr. Kari {TONIGHT!}
Hey girlies! Make sure you tune in Sunday, January 12th, yes… TONIGHT at 7:30pm EST (4:30pm PT) to Ovation, America’s ONLY arts network, for the premier of The Art Of: Hair. The show will feature trichologist and super talented hair stylist Dr. Kari Williams who will be talking about what else but natural hair! I can’t wait. Here’s a little teaser to whet your appetite. 🙂 Learn more about Ovation TV here. xoxo Toia B. ♥
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Artist Spotlight: Nicole Updegraff of Cotton Candy Playground + GIVEAWAY! {CLOSED}
I first discovered Nicole Updegraff back in 2010 when a friend introduced me to the children’s book she had written and illustrated. I cracked it open. With the turn of each page, I smiled bigger and brighter. By the end, I was nodding in admiration. Finally, someone stepped up and produced something so simple yet profound. The message was clear: love yourself. This was so needed! Fast forward to today. I’ve been keeping my eye on Nicole’s success as an artist and illustrator. She stays true to herself and her message through the talent that she now shares with an international audience. Yeah, she’s pretty dope! Meet Nicole… Let’s begin with some hair talk! Have you always worn you hair in its natural state? If not, when and why did you begin the journey back to your natural texture? What was the reaction of your family and friends? No. I…
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