DIY Extreme Destroyed Jeans

This weekend I destroyed another pair of denim jeans. Ever since that mishap in '11 I have successfully destroyed numerous pairs of denim. This time I decided to do a more destroyed design. This called for my favorite light wash, high waist old school levi's, since they were my favorite I was determined to get them right. I like to use old school heavy denim, not spandex blends for my DIY projects.

Here are the Steps below to help you create this look with your denim:

1) Connect denim at the seams, creasing them.

 2) Cut horizontally across the crease, starting at the top and working towards the bottom. For this pair I started with larger cuts then decreased as I went down the legs.

*The ripped effect occurs naturally during the bleaching/washer/dryer process.

3) After I knotted the pant legs, I dipped them in a blean solution of 1 part bleach, 2 parts water. Knotting the pants adds to the destroyed/bleach look, making it appear more tie-dyed.

4) I let the denim soak for about 10 minutes then run them out in a laundry sink, then washed them twice by themselves. Once to remove the bleach, and a second time for the smell.

5) Afterwards I placed them in a dryer.

Pants are now ready to wear, here are the results:

Good Girl, Bad Skin

These past few weeks my skin has been looking like the Dark Side of The Moon. I've tried everything from Benzonite Clay Masks to my usual African Black Soap. NOTHING was making a difference. I was almost ready to throw in the towel on this one. I didn't know if it was stress, pre-period pimples or what bu something HAD to give. I was prepared to spend big coin on some random get-clear-quick scheme until it dawned on me, I'm using great all natural products. These products have worked for me and I have sworn by them for years, why do I need to switch up the formula now? So I didn't, I just switched up my battle plan and started washing my face in the shower.

Why the shower? 

The shower offers a lot of steam if you turn the temperature high enough, steam is known for opening up pores. Once I was sure that my pores were open (about 10 minutes of thorough body washing at high temperatures) I used the black soap to clean out my now opened pores. The next morning, I noticed a huge difference in my skin- I love immediate results! If you don't like to steam in the shower, you can purchase a face steamer, or place a hot towel on your face to help open up your pores. The main idea is to get those pores open and clean them OUT. I'll repeat this method for the next 2-3 showers in order to rid my skin of blackheads and prevent future breakouts. To take your steam cleanse up a level, add exfoliation to your regimen. Shower exfoliation is best for loosening up dirt and blackheads. Happy cleansing ladies!

Accepting Sensuality.

Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surprise That I dance like I've got diamonds At the meeting of my thighs? - Maya Angelou 

I've been battling back and forth with owning my sensuality on a higher level. It's so subtle, you have to pay close attention or you'll miss the whole ordeal. Sometimes I envy women who can carry their sensuality outside of the bedroom. To be undeniably and unapologetic about my sensual self, embracing myself. Then I thought about it, as long as I tap into my power and sensuality, why does it matter who sees it? I am a firm believer in body worship and I do so in the privacy of my own home. My sensuality goes beyond my body's curves and resides in my eyes and is reborn everytime I smile. I own that. I am that. It's a form of self love that require a personal intimacy that not everyone is invited to.

No Mo' Fro

I cut all my hair off. Liberating. The millions of things that I had to do just to prep my hair no longer exists and I'm more than ready for the summer and not having to deal with hair. With that being said, I will most likely not be blogging about natural hair anymore. It is BORING. Three years and a half years into blogging, I think I may have said everything there is to say about natural hair concerning me. I want to blog about, whatever and not feel like I have to meet some expectations. Blogging about natural hair really took the fun out of blogging for me, and I've been blogging since Xanga. So I guess this is to say I'm back to blogging about what I feel is important, ranting about what I feel like, and posting whatever tickles my fancy. I'm no longer the girl with the fro, blogging about fros.

Mahogany Queen Sale

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New Business: Necessary Objects

This past weekend I had the opportunity to model for my friend DeMei's up and coming jewelry line, necessary objects. Primitive body adornments & accessories named for & inspired by black revolutionaries. telling stories & nurturing legacies with each handmade piece. Here are a few of the tester shots and a sneak peek of the jewelry she has. Each piece is custom made and one of a kind, so once it's gone, it's GONE. Website coming soon and more photos from the shoot coming soon so stay tuned!

#50ShadesofPurple

Lately I've been in LOVE with shades of purple lipsticks. From Perky to Vamp, I can't seem to get enough of them! Collecting them has become a hobby in itself, I have dupes of dupes and originals! I know we all have a color that we can't get enough of! Some pink, some red from mattes to glosses, it's always something that catches our eyes and becomes a favorite! I love the way purples look with winged liner and a nicely contoured blush, the dominatrix vamp look is always a favorite of mine so needless to say I WEAR IT OUT.

I'll be posting me wearing these lipsticks just so you can get a better idea of what they look like, so stay tuned.


#50shadesofpurple from L to R: MAC up the amp, MAC Cyber, Cover Girl Euphoria, Revlon Black Cherry, Ka'oir Rude Girl, MAC Violetta, Cover Girl Divine, NK Amethyst, Wet N' Wild Vamp it up, Revlon Berry Haute & Milani Sangria