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Toia B. is a wife, mom and natural hair enthusiast. This online platform has become a resource for positive images of women with textured hair and useful hair care advice. Since going back to natural in the Fall of 2009, Toia’s aim has been to inspire and share what she has learned to help others embrace their natural beauty.
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Toia B.closeAuthor: Toia B.Name: Toia Barry Email: tobnatural@gmail.com Site: About:
Toia B. is a wife, mom and natural hair enthusiast. This online platform has become a resource for positive images of women with textured hair and useful hair care advice. Since going back to natural in the Fall of 2009, Toia’s aim has been to inspire and share what she has learned to help others embrace their natural beauty.
I’m amazed at how many talented and inspiring people I’ve come across via social media, especially Instagram. NYC artist/illustrator Sharee Miller is one such person. One look at her drawings and you can’t help but smile. But, there’s more to this naturalista’s art than a series of lines and pretty colors. Here’s her story… Have you always worn you hair in its natural state? If not, when and why did you decide to go back to your natural texture? What was the reaction of your family and friends? Sadly no. Just like many others, I begged for a relaxer in 6th grade and I got it. My hair was long and straight but by 8th grade it all broke off. Since then, I have had short hair and grown to like it. Then while I was in college all my friends were beginning to make the transition back and loving it…
You bring it, she paints it! Your favorite “Afro Artist” Ashley White aka Ash the Painter will be in Orange, NJ this evening at Meko, New York Natural Hair Care Spa & Boutique hand-painting your tees, sweatshirts, tank tops… whatever! Word on the street is she might even sing a lil bit. 😉 For $35, Ash will be painting “Autumn Attitude” (above) on whatever article of clothing you bring in. But wait, there’s more! From each painting, Ash will donate $5 to Simeko’s Born to Be a Natural Leader Teen Workshop Program which aims to help young women build self-esteem and embrace their natural beauty all the while helping them develop valuable career skills. Good stuff, huh?! Head on down after work and watch Ash as she turns your apparel into a gorgeous work of art. 5:30 pm-8:30 pm Meko, New York Natural Hair Care Spa & Boutique 616 Freeman…
Sooo… this mini photo session happened way back in October. YIKES! I’ve shared a few photos here and there (and you’ve probably seen a couple floating around on the internet!) but never the full batch. My bad y’all. Well, what better time to do so than during my August #31WriteNow blogging challenge! DMV-based photographer (yes, I went all the way to DC!) Danielle ‘Danni’ Finney is the talent behind the camera. With her amazing ability to use natural light to achieve gorgeous, colorful images, her work has definitely become instantly recognizable. Between Danni’s eye for prime locations and the work of her MUA Stephanie of Runway Ready Makeup Artistry, these shots came out way better than I ever would have expected! Although well into Fall, the weather beautifully cooperated with our plans. It was a gorgeous day. My entire outfit was purchased at H&M with the exception of the shoes…
From her edgy blonde hair to her fabulously chic sense of fashion to her effortless voice, Scottish recording artist and songwriter Emeli Sande’ is definitely my current obsession errr… fascination. Having written for songstresses like Rihanna and Leona Lewis, Emeli has had an amazing year on her own with the release of her debut Our Version of Events, capped off by two huge wins at the recent 2013 BRIT Awards for Best British Female Artist and Best British Album! “Well-deserved” doesn’t even begin to describe… You may be familiar with her catchy, upbeat single Next to Me which has had global success with airplay all over popular radio. I’m sorry to say I jumped on this bandwagon waaaaayy after her album debut a whole year ago but man am I glad I did! Anyone who knows me understands my love for good music… GOOD music. I’m talkin’ not just a pretty voice…
