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.
February was a crazy busy month with event after exciting event! Between New York Fashion Week, launch parties and soirées, I was definitely a girl on the move and wanted to look good doing it! Take a look at my eclectic style as I made my way around the city… This whirlwind of a month started with the Optimum Amla Legend Media Launch event with special guest Tracee Ellis Ross. I opted for a retro look complete with an almost completely shrunken ‘fro and vintage secretary blouse. To kick off NYFW, I stopped by the Required Flare Trunk Show for which I donned a rather preppy ensemble and a stretched-out fro. Get outfit deets and see how you can get the look here! That Saturday was the Know Your Roots event at Dinosaur BBQ in Harlem. Here’s an example of perking up your basics! I kept it vanilla with the outfit but…
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.
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,…
