Follow the life of Tamera as she CURVES herself into shape, gains the COURAGE to believe in herself, transitions back to her natural CURLS and walks the runway of life in COUTURE while letting CHRIST lead her every step.
If you’ve been like me, you’ve been staying at home and keeping that
hair protected. Let’s not forget that while we are staying at home, not
only should we pay attention to self, but let's not neglect that
protected hair. Post-protective style wash day is one way to rejuvenate
your hair. Want to see the products I’ve been loving to moisturize my
hair after protective styles?? Watch the video!
Products mentioned:
Pre-poo (applied off-camera): The Mane Choice Heavenly Halo Herbal Hair
Tonic & Soy Milk Deep Hydration
Conditioner: Pomegranate & Honey Conditioner by Mielle Organics
Conditioner Alternatives: Not Your Mother's Matcha Green Tea &
Wild Apple Blossom Nutrient Rich Conditioner or SheaMoisture Manuka
Honey & Yogurt Hydrate + Repair Conditioner
Hey everybody!! How are y'all doing? I have really missed you guys. I had so many hopes for my blog this summer but ya girl has truly been busy with work and school. While I've had a lot of time to go out and take pictures, most of them never seem to make it to an actually post... well no further than Instagram. Please forgive me because I have honestly turned into a basic Instagram model. But fret no more... I just had to bring you one more summer blog post before fall hits.
If you've been keeping up with my photos on Instagram you will quickly notice that all my post have been dresses. There have been a few rompers and jumpers in between but mostly dresses. I really didn't notice it until one of my readers asked me if I wore anything other than dresses lol... I guarantee this was not on purpose. In retrospect I wish it would've been because then I could've possibly done a blog series on dresses... but oh well.... I promise this will be my last dress post... I think lol
Truth be told I've always felt more comfortable in dresses. I know it's ironic that this former tom-boy actually prefers dresses and skirts, but growing up I really had no choice. I went to private school until middle school and the uniform for girls was either a dress or skirt. I believe around the 5th grade they made some shorts for us, but back then you really couldn't pay me to show my legs... and I don't remember the blue, yellow and orange plaid shorts to be very flattering. But beyond being forced to wear them in school, dresses and skirts are just comfortable... especially in the summer. As you know it can get hott down here in the South and dresses are as breathable as it gets for me... During the summer I prefer shift dresses over the usual maxis or fit and flares. The design of shift dresses basically allow the dress to flow away from your body. This is very important during those hot summer months because there's nothing worse than clothes sticking to you on a hot summer day with Georgia's humidity. I fell in love with this ASOS Curve Shift Dress!! As soon as I saw it I knew it had to be mine. I absolutely love the texture and feel of this dress. The dress is well-designed and the ruffles are an added bonus of femininity. And as if you could ever have too much pink, I paired the look with some old flats from Old Navy and my new purse I received at AKA's 67th Boule that was held here in Atlanta, Ga. I promise it's the bags that keep me going each year. So what do you guys think? Are we loving this look? I promise I will try to do a better job of posting more looks for you guys. I have a jean series coming up soon so be on the look out for that. See you guys later!!
Hi ladies!! How are ya'll feeling? I know it's been a while since I've written a blog… but I promise today's post is worth the wait! For the past month I have been experimenting with a clothing subscription plan known as +Gwynnie Bee. Gwynnie Bee is a clothing rental subscription service for women sizes 10-32. It allows you to feel stylish and savvy everyday with endless fashion, free shipping, and free exchanges.
If you've been following my blog a while you will remember that I tried Gwynnie Bee a while ago in 2012. I loved the service back then!!! I remember going to quite a few weddings that year and everything I wore was from my Gwynnie Bee closet… Here's a little #throwback lol
#throwback circa 2012 GB Asos Dress
#throwback circa 2012 GB Asos Sequin Skirt
So… Whew… My blog pictures have truly come a long way… lol… But as stated above… Back then I remember how much fun I had trying out GB. So I decided to give it another try and document the experience.
If you're like me… We always have somewhere to go but nothing to wear… The malls are just too crowded to even get out and go shopping and you're so nervous that the dress you recently purchased online may come too late or be too small… This is where Gwynnie Bee comes to the rescue… Browse the collection.
Check out all the designers, styles, and looks you’ll love.
Add clothes to your Virtual Closet. Try fun stuff. It’s rental—not ownership. Explore and be adventurous. You need to place a minimum number of garments, dependent on your current plan, into your virtual closet before your Gwynnie Bee package can be shipped. Browse through the collections and add styles you wish to try to your virtual closet. Once you've met your closet minimum, your box will automatically start processing. GB typically has a 2-3 day processing time prior to shipment. Boxes ship out via USPS Priority Mail and delivery takes 2-4 business days in most cases. (I literally got my boxes 2 days after reaching my closet minimum)
Wear it. Rock it. Love it. Your first box arrives within 2–3 days filled with items that you’ve selected and put into your closet. If you can’t bear to part with a Gwynnie Bee item you have at home, you can purchase it directly from your closet! Send back what you like, when you like. Using pre-paid bags, send back as many garments as you like: one, two, three, or all at once. Your choice. We handle the cleaning, so send it back in any state. As soon as you let us know you’re dropping garments in the mail, we start preparing your next box with as many garments as you sent us.
Repeat Steps and continue to enjoy Gwynnie Bee’s clothing without commitment!
Ready to try Gwynnie Bee for yourself?!!? Great!! They've given me a link that provides you with a free month subscription!!!! Check it out HERE!!! And if a free month doesn't persuade you to give it a try… Take a look at some of the styles I received from my very own virtual closet!!!! Julian Taylor | Fit & Flare Dress in Diamond Jacquard
I absolutely loved this dress. I would definitely recommend going down a size, but I was able to make it work! Other people on GB said the dress was "too heavy" and that the fabric was "too scratchy" I would have to agree. While this seems like the perfect dress for spring the material is a little too heavy and would probably feel better during the Fall/Winter months.
Taylor Dress | Emerald Fit & Flare Dress in Painterly Floral
Now I must admit… At first I did not like this dress… Out of all the items in my closet I could not understand why this one… But as you can see that definitely changed once I put this dress on. It was the perfect fit and flare dress for any occasion.
Robbie Bee | Asymmetrical Colorblock Dress in Red
I wanted to love this dress. The color blocking was perfect! But the dress was too uncomfortable… Surprising it fit well in the bust region and on my arms.. But towards the bottom the dress was just too tight!! With each step I had to make sure that I kept pulling the dress down.
Spruce and Sage | Navy Color Block Fit & Flare Dress
I'm just starting to realize that half of the dresses I added to my closet were fit & flare. They're just perfect!!! Hugging your curves right at the waist and then flaring out for a flattering girly and flirty look. While I loved this dress the color was just a little boring to me….
Eloquii | Fit & Flare Shirt Dress In Jungle Green
So we have another fit & flare lol… But this one I honestly would have to say I'm not a fan of…. The color, gorgeous… the flare, gorgeous… but the fit, all wrong!!! Not the perfect fit for busty girls. I have to keep in mind that buttons are not always our best friend when you have a little more on top.
Universal Standard | Geneva Dress In Anchor Grey
Now this dress I must admit I absolutely did not like!!! It was so plain and huge… But I could see it had some potential!! To spruce things up I paired this look with two vest I purchased from +Fashion To Figure+Fashion To Figure. I'd have to say prefer the grunge look over the simple black vest.
