GOODWILL HUNTING

All of my followers on Instagram

know how much Parker and eye

 vintage shop to fill our wardrobes 

with unique items and accessories.

Parker mentioned that eye 

needed some harem pants

4 my wardrobe and eye have been on 

the hunt ever since.

Eye finally found this lovely jumper.

It's a white 1980's Harem Jumper 
eye picked up from the Goodwill 
4 only $5.49.

Back in the day they were also referred to as 

"Balloon" pants.  

[ pic of my 4c burgundy curls ]

Harem pants are usually made 
of soft fabrics,

have full legs and gather at the ankle.  

The modern version of harem pants 
was popularized

in the 80's by MC Hammer and became know as

"Hammer Pants".  

Everyone wore them and if you were heavy into the club scene 
 back in the day, 
you wore your Hammer Pants!

Eye styled my Harem Jumper 
with one of my favorite
neck pieces by Tomoko Igarashi 
that eye have had for years.

Eye wore this look
to the Dallas launch party 4
One Ajile Foundation
on May 17th.
The launch and my jumper 
were huge hits.
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can help our youths...they are our future.

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WHAT EYE KNOW

On March 9, 2014 eye celebrated a milestone birthday and as eye reflect back over my life, here are 4 things eye know.

1.  Time waits 4 no one.  Eye tell all young people to dream big and go 4 it.  If eye knew then what eye know now, my life would be so different.

2.  The things my mom told me that eye didn't listen to were ALL TRUE!  Eye wish eye would have listened to mom more.  She will be 90 this year and is such a awesome inspiration to me.  Young people can really learn a lot from their parents and elders, just listen.  They have been where you are and they know more than you think.

3.  Things happen, good and bad, that's life. Eye finally learned to be honest and live my truth.  Eye'm no longer afraid of what others think.  When eye create it is always from my "good place" even when it is not received that way.  When eye can't do something, eye say no and not beat myself up about it.

4.  EYE AM HAPPY BEING ME.  It took all these years to love the skin eye'm in.  Eye had a unforgettable birthday as eye was showered with love and knowledge from my close friends and family.  

EYE AM SO BEYOND BLESSED!

[ written and posted 1st The Loft 756 Blog ]

ARMY GREENS + ORANGE

My favorite color is orange so eye decided 

to pair it with my army pants today.

{Above}
Army Pants $8.99 from Goodwill
Orange Jacket birthday gift from my mom
Urban Outfitters V-Neck Horse Head T-shirt
Gianni Bini Shoe
Lucky Brand Purse 

Eye always put on one of my Eye Chart Pendants
then layer my vintage jewelry around or on top.

{Above Left}
Blink of an Eye Eye Chart Pendant by me
Vintage Orange Beads
Vintage Multi-Layer Chains
Large Hoop Earrings

{Above Right)
Sideways Cross Ring from Shoxie.com
Vintage Gold Bracelets

Eye will end with a sketch 

eye did of my orange beads.

INTRODUCING...

Since going natural @ the end of 2009

eye have enjoyed my journey thus far.

Eye chose 2  "big chop" my hair which was about a 1/2 inch in length

upon doing so.  My hair right now is 9 inches long, healthy, curly & free!

Eye have been hard @ work sketching & creating.

Here is a creation from the pages of my current sketchbook.

The Natural Crest 

Pin

{from left 2 right...BC-Big Chop, BAA-Big Ass Afro & TWA-Teeny Weeny Afro}

The BC crest shown in the above photo is my custom crest
showing the year 09 which is when eye "big chopped".
This pin is the only one offered as a custom piece
{pins will be sold separately}.

  

PRINT NO.3...

Masculinity

5x7 Print

Dress like a dude w/a girlie vibe!

Eye am also re-working my calendar 

as eye consider offering it as a desk top edition?

Eye seem 2 second guess myself alot lately.

Anyway...will post here soon.

HAPPY HUMP DAY PEOPLE.

MY 1ST PRINT...

Just My Feet

5x7 Art Print

 

Eye illustrated this piece from my fond memories 

of  going 2 the pool but not wanting 2 get my hair wet.

Hence, just my feet got wet.  

All my girls out there who understand where eye am coming from...

this is 4 you.

In my shop now!

The Natural...

The Natural

Blank Card

c. 2009-2011

In the works...

c. 2009-2011

c. 2009-2011

Spent the day creating & filling orders...

2 the post office I go!!!

The Elizabeth Pom-Pom by Yokoo...

I call Yokoo

"THE YARN WHISPERER"

c. 2009-2010



The Elizabeth Pom-Pom Headband

is my latest purchase from artist Yokoo Gibran.

A Yokoo piece is custom made to order

& mine will be ready in about 2 weeks. 

This headband will be awesome w/my natural hair! 

I color washed

the above sketch in Yokoo's cranberry color. 

The color I choose 4 my pom-pom is barley.  

Visit Yokoo's shop & check out her work.



new hair product review no.2

Pooka Pure and Simple
Shea n Olive Hair Butter

 This blend of Shea Butter & Olive oil moisturizes hair and scalp.

 Rosemary essential oil stimulates hair growth and Lavender essential to soothe the scalp

4oz $14.00

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So I saw this back in August @ Whole Foods ( I was there to purchase a gift only) & tried the sample. I rubbed it in my hands, smelled it (smelled sweet & yummy), put it in my hair & fell in love. I didn't buy that day & I've been thinking about it ever since.

Well, this past weekend, I bought it!  I combed my hair out & applied a little to each

section that I two-strand twisted.  When I un-twisted my hair the next morning I loved it! My hair is soft, smells yummy & above all moisturized!

That was on Monday...as of today I have not put any product in my hair and it is still amazing.

I twist my hair & sleep in my Satin Sakk EVERY NIGHT!!!...my nightly richual takes discipline I know, but this works 4 me.

If your looking for a great hair butter,

check this one out here or @ your neighborhood Whole Foods.

IF-Double...

IF Double

Double heads for one big afro.

I actually finished my illustration friday word today...this is a record 4 me!

the results...

I washed my hair on Monday evening with the J.R. Liggetts shampoo bar and I love it!  I cannot believe how much lather it produced and the scent was a very light clean smell.  My hair feels SUPER CLEAN and this shampoo bar will be part of my regiment.

I'm using the Shikai Mist & Go conditioner but have nothing to report at this time.  I like the product but do not notice and wow factor.  I will monitor a while longer and hopefully I can share my experience.

new hair product...

"The Original Formula"

J.R.LIGGETT'S OLD-FASHIONED BAR SHAMPOO $5.99

The formula for this incredible and unique bar of shampoo was discovered loosely placed in and old New England Cookbook many years ago by J.R.LIGGETT.  

Its 100% vegetable oil formulation lathers quickly, cleans well, and rinses out and easily, leaving you with healthy, beautiful, and clean hair. It will not strip the natural oils from your hair (there are no detergents) for this reason most people do not need a conditioner! It just smells clean.

NOTE: To store multiple shampoo bars and perpetually maintain freshness, place in resealable plastic bag and store in freezer.

Shikai Mist & Go Conditioner $8.99

Mist & go conditioner spray on & leave on.  This natural spray-on conditioner uses panthenol and soy protein to detangle damp hair or to refresh & defrizz hair mid-day.  Natural sunflower extract ( Heliogenol) and UV filters extend the life of color treatments. Glycerin and panthenol (provitamin B5) moisturize and nourish hair.

I found both @ my Central Market...will try these and report back!

brooklyn art library...

The Things I Dream About Project

(mailed Thurs. May 28)

Question...what do you dream about?  Create an original piece of artwork no bigger that 4x6 inches using your dreams as inspiration. 

The above piece is titled "Back to my Roots".   Since reinventing my life several years ago, I'm making my dreams come true.   I have a recurring dream about returning to my roots (who I am, my art, my natural hair, yadda yadda yadda).  I embrace my dreams and I'm no longer afraid to step out of my box and make my dreams a reality.   

The exposed roots of the plant and the long flowing hair that has no end symbolizes growth.  I refuse to be stagnant.