I’ve been thinking about transitioning my hair to its natural curly waves for a while. Each September, after the summer heat finally disappears and my roots calm down, I reminisce about my childhood wavy locs. I’ve always classified myself as semi-natural. Meaning, since I can remember I’ve only had a relaxer treatment 2 maybe 3 times a year. Just to tame…
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Ty Alexander
Since I know you all love me and my little blog, I know you won’t mind nominating my blog for a Black Weblog Award. The awards highlight some of the best in blogging in the black community. With the recent upgrade of my blog, name change, and design – I think Gorgeous In Grey is THE BLOG TO WATCH. I…
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Ty Alexander
We all know that our fairy style god mother, June Ambrose, didn’t invent the turban but she sure did make it fashionable to wear. She’s been fiercely sporting them in her oh so fabulous nature for the past year. It’s become her staple accessory. So naturally when we first heard that she’d be creating a line of turbans we were…
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After a few years of late night blogging, pouring your heart and style out to your readers, ranting about events, bragging about freebies, and connecting with the top brands, every fashion blogger hopes to be recognized for their style. Italian fashion blogger, Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad, added a new title to her list of “can do’s” – SHOE…
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Not only is this spoof-ish video of Chris Brown’s hit song absolutely hilarious but chick can really sang. Someone please give Karmin a deal .. like NOW! Check her out as she covers one of my fav songs “Look At Me Now”.
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There are a few items that are considered a neccessity when it comes to fashion and style blogging. You should probably invest in a good auto focus SLR camera. I’m a Nikon kinda girl but Canon will do the job too. Don’t forget the fancy strap and way too cute carrying bag. It’s best to get a writing journal for the ideas that may arise while…
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YES, I am completely aware that it isn’t Friday but I cannot miss a good FBFF topic. Besides … better late than never right? Anyways, last Friday (Le Sigh) our bloggers asked “what are the top 5 Spring trends that you are looking forward to seeing/sporting this season?” We could pick anything from makeup, shoes, accessories, clothing, etc… Check out what I’m…
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Unfortunately most of us are not privy to attend The Costume Institute Gala Benefit on May 2nd (insert sad face). But we can pay tribute to an amazing inspiration to the fashion industry; Alexander McQueen. Savage Beauty will be this spring’s Costume Institute exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and will be on view May 4 through July 31. The exhibit…
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There’s a lot of things you may want to say about Nicki Minaj – good and bad. Some will argue her talent is centered or maybe even wrapped around a lot of hype. The vast will say her flow is messy and she’s got a damn good ghost writer. Her “barbies” will be quick to defend her on those points.…
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If you haven’t noticed by now I am in love with the term “Shoe-A-Cide” It’s so perfect for my love/hate relationship with heels – especially luxury heels. And by luxury I mean shoes over $300.00. You see, I am not and will never ever be the gal to go broke for a pair of shoes. I’ve got bills and there’s…
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