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Go Go Gadget green juice

Posted on February 5, 2014

I’m back on track with drinking green juices! Between the freezing temperatures of this Polar Vortex and indulging on unhealthy comfort food, I knew I had to change my eating habits.  Go Go Gadget green juice is one of my favorite juices.  Now I’m going to be honest, it is not best tasting drink but I do experience a morning “pick me up” when drinking it.   Check it out- recipe included! Ingredients: 1 heart of romaine lettuce a healthyRead More→

Whoa Wednesday! Meet Kimberly

Posted on February 5, 2014

I came across this beauty on you guessed it- Instagram!  I have to admit, I saw those rizos and just scrolled through her feed and I noticed that she was more than just a beautiful face with a gorgeous head of hair.  Read below and see what I mean – Here’s Kimberly! 1. Name and where you are from? Hi there! My name is Kimberly Hill. I am originally from a small town in California, called Lancaster but I haveRead More→

Watercress Greatness Green Juice

Posted on February 5, 2014

Ingredients: 1 heart of romaine lettuce 1 bag of watercress 1granny smith apple 1 grapefruit 1 piece of ginger 

Wash Yo Rizos Day! My niece Zoë

Posted on January 31, 2014

I visited my niece a couple of weeks ago and it was WASH DAY!  I was excited to see the regimen my sister created for her and the hair care products she uses. Below Zoë had 7 day dirty hair.  BEFORE Washing her hair requires a team effort Process Time: 39 mins Wash: 2X with Everyday Shea Moisturizing Shampoo (Vanilla Mint scent).  Condition/Detangle:  Organix Renewing Moroccan Argan oil conditioner.  First wide toothed combed hair from ends to root and then flat brushed hair from root to ends.  Rinsed under lukeRead More→

Chrisette Michele talks music and natural hair

Posted on January 30, 2014

Dark and Lovely invited me to stop by their booth at the 1st annual Bennett Career Institute  & C. Allan Systems First Annual Celebrity Beauty Weekend with guest artist Chrisette Michele and it went a little something like this… No shrinkage makes us HAPPY! The End Special Thanks to: AriJazmin (video and photos)  Check out Dark and Lovely on Facebook and Instagram Abrazos, Mel

In Black y Blanco

Posted on January 25, 2014

Location:  Highland Park My favorite thing to wear this winter is a crisp suit. I normally wear them to work but I decided to switch it up and rock it with comfy sneakers in my fav color combo, black y blanco. Photos by: Maleznaz Blazer: Koton Shirt:  Forever21 Pants:  Zara Sunglasses: Chanel Sneakers:  Converse Jack Purcell

My thoughts about Dominicans con Rizos

Posted on January 24, 2014

I have been asked quite a bit why I decided to do the segment “Dominicans con Rizos” and here are my reasons.  When I was younger I remember walking by a Dominican hair salon on my block and hearing the loud sounds of the blow dryers and seeing women sitting in a row under huge hairdryers with pink covers protecting their ears. I would watch through the window and see all these women getting they’re hair straightened and wondering “why”?  I meanRead More→

Whoa Wednesday! Meet Aryeh

Posted on January 22, 2014

I met Aryeh at an art event out here in DC and was in awe of his beautiful RED rizos.  I approached him immediately because honestly I have not seen hair like this on a man, only in magazines.  So after my numerous complements, I asked if I can feature him and gave him my card.  I have to tell ya, I was happy to get the e-mail saying “Tell me what you need.”  So without further adieu- Meet Aryeh! 1. NameRead More→

Play With It Project by Vaughn Dabney

Posted on January 19, 2014

The Play With It Project (http://youcanplaywithit.com) is the missing conversation that sheds light on the natural hair movement as well as some of the experiences of the journey. Including exclusive interviews from women such as: Celebity Natural Hairstylist Felicia Leatherwood, Natural Hair Guru Mae (Natural Chica), Author Alex Elle and ME! Using film and photography, Vaughn Dabney, has been working on this project for the past four years while living in Atlanta, Georgia. The coffee table book will highlight theRead More→

Dominicans Con RIZOS – (Part 6) Meet Karen

Posted on January 16, 2014

What does being Dominican mean to you and why? This seems like a simple enough question, right? Wrong. Born and raised in New York City, on paper at least, I’m American, first-generation to be exact. When I asked my father what I should consider myself he said, “You were born with a blue passport, so you’re as gringa as they come.” Ugh…that reply just didn’t sit well with me. You see, I was raised in the northernmost part of Manhattan, otherwise knownRead More→