March 2009 – The Video Issue

Good Hair

‘Good Hair’… we’ve all heard the term at one point in our lives.  I’ve heard this term all my life and even used to use it from time to time.  I, of course was brainwashed by society.  The term was even thrown around in my own home  and used by my parents.  Before I went natural, I used to look at my husband’s hair as ‘good hair’ – he hails from an African-American, Chinese and Dutch background.  He has soft hair, with these beautiful curls and I used to envy his wash and go’s…lol.  Then I went natural and looked at my own locs and didn’t know what to think.  There were no bouncy curls, no shine,  no baby hairs in sight and there was no such thing as a wash ‘n’ go for my hair.  But as time went on, I grew to love my kinky hair.  And although my hair is kinky and takes a little more work, I consider it GREAT HAIR!  It reminds me of an African Queen.  The very funny Chris Rock has put together a documentary that adrresses this subject, after one of his daughters came to him crying asking why SHE didn’t have good  hair?  I cannot wait to see this documentary and I know it will take time, but I cannot wait for these classifications that are set to divide the African-American community are dissolved.  Check it out… 

Upcoming Event

Event Date: April 4-5 2009
Event Location: AmericasMart | 240 Peachtree Street N. W.  | Atlanta, GA

1 day general ticket $15.00
1 day professional ticket $25.00
Professional tickets include the exhibit hall and all the free workshops 
General ticket includes the exhibit hall and consumer classes

Show Description:
The original 15th annual World Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Show (WNHHBS) is a two-day natural hair celebration held in a plush 80,000 square foot convention center complete with an entertainment stage, separate classrooms, a hair styling center and a spectacular view of Atlanta. 

The event provides the opportunity to attend workshops, develop new skills, experience cutting-edge technologies and network with like-minded individuals. The event showcases natural hair stylist, natural product lines, and holistic health care providers. Natural hair stylist are inspired to exhibit their styles, skills and services. Attendees will have an opportunity to receive complete natural hair services from the industries finest.

 The show offers workshops on natural hair, health, marketing and community relationships. Review braiding, barbering and locking competitions. The natural hair show entertainment stage offers drum, dance, spoken word, celebrities and a exotic natural hair fashion show that keeps show participants intrigued! The WNHHBS attracts professionals and consumers from around the globe. T

here is something for everyone including activities for children. The WNHHBS offers businesses a unique arena to network with their core consumer audiences. All those who attend will literally experience the Red Carpet Treatment. With your participation this event will be a great success for natural hair lovers everywhere! For show exhibits, sponsorships, competitions, classes or tickets use one of the following contacts: 

Contact Name: Bob Johnson
email: bob@naturalhair.org
www.naturalhairshow.org
Office: 770.716.9056  Cell: 678.629.2180

Will Smith on The Laws of Attraction

I just wanted to throw this in there.

Chris Brown and Rhianna

I was not going to address this situation because I get angry every time I think about it.  The thing is I was a really big Chris Brown fan, before all this went down.  No, I do not know the facts of what went down that day, but I do know the facts of what her face looked like after the incident.  Anywho, I will go on no further with my opinion.  I thought this guy had some really interesting things to say.  Let me know what you think.

Your Make-Up Should Not Move!!

One of my biggest pet peeves is seeing a woman who’s dipped from head to toe and her eyeshadow is all over the place..UGH!!  Funny enough I went to MAC and one of the artists had on the prettiest eye color I’ve ever seen, but it was a hot mess!  There was creasing and bare skin peaking through.  I was cringing as I spoke to her.  Yes, I cringed.  Let me help you.  Here’s my video on the  best eyeshadow bases that can help with this beauty issue.  No moving allowed, ladies and gents!

Sugarsweet – MAC’s Spring Collection

Y’all know I had to throw my MAC post in this issue.  Like last year, they are killing me with all these collections.  Don’t they know a sistah is unemployed?  I will beg, borrow and steal for my MAC fix…well just from my hubby…lol  I am very excited about this collection.  There are some re-premotes, but who cares: IT’S SPRING!!!  Collection in stores NOW!  Visit maccosmetics.com for more information or stop in a store near you.

Donate and Save – Fashion Finds Hope at Loehmann’s

    

Take 15% off your purchase when you make a $5 donation at the register on March 26th.  The entire $5 of the day’s proceeds from participating shoppers, will go directly to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund is dedicated to funding research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. Visit their website at www.ocrf.org.  

Haute or Not?

My Spring  purchase.  Yeah, yeah, I know I shouldn’t be shopping, but I couldn’t help myself.  Besides the DH hit me off with a nice sum of cash (ahh dreams do come true).   What else was I supposed to do?  Excuse the ashy feet, but what do you think?

 

Not sure why this did not rotate?