For about a year now, I have come to once again genuinely love my natural curly hair. No perms, crazy chemicals or products. I dyed my hair a couple of times but nothing harmful. I didn't even blow dry and iron my hair as much as I used to do, which by the way, was a hell of a lot. My best friend, who wears her natural curls all the time, definitely inspired this and helped me tremendously with that little push I needed to truly look into what products work best for my pair and both just loving and rocking my natural curls. 

With all that being said... I'm still finding what works best for me. So far though? What I've been using is working out great. 

Shea Moisture Curling Souffle (Favorite!) 
- I use another Curling Souffle that they have but this one is still great. Both work wonders on my hair. In a short amount of time of using it, my hair already looks and feels the best that it has in years. I either use this product on its own or I'll use it along with one of the curling mousse products that I have. 

Herbal Essence Mousse 
- All around, this is just a great product. Simply put, my hair looks shiny, curls are in tact and the volume is just as it should be! 

Aussie Curling Mousse 
- While my hair isn't as shiny with this one, the volume is great! I definitely make sure to use the Shea Moisture Curling Souffle with this. 

Herbal Essence Intensive Treatment 
- I've found that shampooing my hair a lot leaves it extremely dry so I try not to do it as often but whenever I use the Herbal Essence Intensive Treatment, it's a must to do so. After I shampoo, I use the treatment and condition my hair afterwards. I only use this about two times a week. 

Do any of you girls who wear your hair curly on a daily basis have any advice? I'd love to hear from you!

Dear Bobbi

One half of my ultimate favorite sister duo and fellow Cancer, Tia Mowry, recently posted a picture of a letter she wrote to her self when she was younger... I've read some before from other people for school assignments but I could relate more or less to hers. It immediately got me thinking what the heck would I say to my younger self right now if I could?! It's not really in the form of a letter but who cares right? 

I Hate Mondays?

After a sleepless night, I couldn't help but think to myself how many crazy and negative thoughts I put into my own head. As silly as it may be and sound like, I have always hated Mondays. I mean, hello, we all know that it means going back to reality that is school and work. I immediately just thought  to myself "girl get it together! Make this brand new week as exciting, positive and adventure-filled as you want it to be!" 

What works for me is reading motivational quotes, checking out other blogs and going places all by my lonesome (taking walks around Downtown, going out to eat by myself on the beach or around downtown, etc). These things remind me of my goals, what I have to do to get there and above all reminds me that I can and will get there... I just have to continue to truly believe in myself and put the work in. Any who, I gathered up some websites and videos that help get me out of my funk.  

75 Inspiring Motivational Quotes About Success

22 Habits of Unhappy People

56 Inspirational Picture Quotes That Will Motivate Your Mind 

7 Tips To Make This A Great Week

How To Be Happy

What works for you? Being around others? Talking it out? I'd love to know! 

"You're smart. You're loyal. You're grateful. I appreciate that."

This is the time of the month where everyone is usually giving up on or not following through with the goals set for this year. You know, the usual "no one really goes through with it anyway". Well, I have some goals set and I'm for damn sure not letting anyone get in my way especially me.

Check, Check and... check!

I've been thinking lately how I've become obsessed with planning and organizing as much as possible, when I'm not being lazy at least. Funny enough, a lot of people seem to dread planning much less packing and I have no idea why. I love it!

I thought I'd make your life a little easier when thinking of what to put together. Keep in mind that this is for a short vacation/road trip.

It's on sale for How Much?!

Um, HELLO, if you didn't already know this is the best time to be at the malls and do online shopping (if you're not on a time crunch and want free standard shipping of course). Here's why.

The Comeback | Part Two

Some weeks ago I mentioned how I took photos of my sister for a scholarship she's trying to get (see here) and didn't want to bombard you guys with so many photos so, here's part two. Enjoy :).

Currently...

LOOKING FORWARD TO 

Within the last year, specifically the last 8 months or so, I realized that I need to put myself first sometimes and because of this, I've been making changes that I'm enjoying seeing come to life and finally happen.

There Comes A Time When...

There comes a point in time in your life where you just feel stuck. Something that I naively thought wouldn't happen to me as I had it all "so planned out" when I was younger. I would always speak to those closest to me as it's supposed to make things supposedly feel better and like if a weight has been lifted off of your shoulders. Sometimes it did but more often than not, it didn't. 

Earlier this week, this man on the bus was joking around and being friendly to everyone including myself. Out of nowhere he starts talking to me about his son and wife when he suddenly asks me about school. Keep in mind that up until this point, the conversation was mostly one-sided as I've never been one to be good too with small talk. I told him about school and he asked if I was planning on furthering my education in Psychology. I surprisingly blurted out and expressed my concern that I wasn't sure if I still wanted to pursue a career in Psychology field anymore. 

Still reeling from the fact that I told a complete stranger something that I didn't even want to admit to myself he proceeded to tell me that I should focus on school a little more and truly decide if that is what I wanted or if this a just phase where I'm doubting myself. He says that I'm 2o, young and can do so much with myself if that is what I genuinely want for myself. He mentioned that I should love and focus on myself and whatever it is that I wanted to do and that love can wait a few years. 

Here is this complete stranger talking to me about things I wish I got to speak to my dad about but never did. I nearly broke down in tears, something that may not be a surprise to those who really know me. It may sound creepy but in my heart and mind, I'd like to think that this was my dads way of speaking to me and reassuring me that I've still got a lot to do, a lot to learn and go through but mainly that 
I'll be just fine. 

The Comeback

Last week was um, crazy, to say at the very least. 

Top 5 F/W 2014 Lipsticks

It's About Time

For the past 10 years my family and I have lived in the same house. There haven't been too many changes around the house but my room has transformed from pre-teen to teenager having a weird and random phase where she wanted her room theme to match Spiderman to switching to my sister's old room to then finally switching back to my room once she moved out. When I finally switched back, I immediately decided that changes would have to be made. 

Fall Into My Arms