My Entry: #iamlettingGO
Posted on August 26, 2015
#iamlettingGO of my Rizos. View fullsize
Two Year Blog Anniversary Recap at STK
Posted on August 17, 2015
This celebration has been a long time coming. I had always dreamed of having an event but I didn’t have a clue where to start so I just kept putting it off. It wasn’t until I was on my way home on the metro and a girl approached me and said “I know you! When are you having an event? DC naturals need to meet you in person.” I was so surprised and definitely taken back by her moxie butRead More→
Curly to Straight- Natural Hair Blow-Out with Tracee Ellis Ross!!
Posted on August 10, 2015
I have been keeping a secret. Trust me, I really couldn’t wait to share this very special project with you guys. Amla Legend’s Artistic Director & celebrity stylist Johnny Wright transformed my naturally curly hair into the ultimate silky blow-out with the one and only TV celebrity, style icon and my new curlfriend Tracee Ellis Ross! *Yes, I was starstruck and I couldn’t properly function for the first 10 minutes after she arrived* It has been at least over a year since I have straightenedRead More→
COME CELEBRATE WITH ME !!
Posted on August 7, 2015
Come celebrate my two year blog anniversary at STK! FREE ADMISSION & NO RSVP! Gift bags provided by Amla Legend to the first 20 guests. Drinks will be provided in fresh coconuts by Coconut Cartel with liquor provided by Zacapa Rum and Light Bites will be passed courtesy of STK DC. I will also have a limited amount of Rock Yo Rizos T-Shirts available for purchase! I am looking forward to seeing you all there. XO, Mel
SuperCream By DevaCurl
Posted on July 9, 2015
SuperCream is finally available to purchase!!! This a new product that has been launched by DevaCurl and it’s been a couple of years since their last product hit the market, so I knew it was special. A few weeks ago, I attended the DevaCurl SuperCream Product Testing Event where a group of fellow bloggers and vloggers sampled the product before its official launch and boy, it was a blast! There was a delicious spread of food and drinks (a priority forRead More→
Curly Confessions w/ Curls Understood
Posted on April 22, 2015
Check out my beauty and style secrets on the first episode of Curls Understood TV! I was so excited to be part of this project. Sylvia, thank you so much for including me.
Deva Cut with Nevila
Posted on April 14, 2015
I desperately needed my ends cut after my new hair color but I decided to go for a new shape. Thanks to Nevila of Devachan for capturing my vision perfectly. *FYI: I did not say much so you can see and enjoy the process* To book an appointment: www.devacurl.com or call (212)274-8686 * Ask for Nevila and tell her I sent you 🙂 * xo, Mel
Featured: Virtual Beauties by: Shazart
Posted on April 7, 2015
How talented is my buddy Shaz? I always had a true appreciation for artists because my stick figures are truly embarrassing so when I stumbled along Shaz’ art work via his Instagram I was in love with his work! The details of his drawings are so elaborate and captivating. To my surprise, he informed me that he was creating a book called Virtual Beauties and asked if I would like to be a part of it. I mean, of course!! This was the concept behind the book (as told byRead More→
New hair color!
Posted on April 6, 2015
I needed a change! I actually contemplated on cutting all of my hair off (crazy, I know) so I did the next best thing and dyed my hair lighter. Check it out! Thanks to my amazing colorist Sue Scott of Wisp Salon for my bright new spring look! To book an appointment: www.wisphair.com Â
Dark and Lovely Instagram Takeover!
Posted on March 14, 2015
Follow me on Instagram as I takeover Dark and Lovely’s Instagram on Sunday, March 15th. Hint: I love to travel and I will be sharing ……. Well you will have to follow me tomorrow to see. XO, Mel