Hello friends! I couldn’t wait to share this “hometown” (Memphis by way of Miami) treasure with you: Liz and Gil of Mi-Me Handmade Body Products. I first had the opportunity to meet the duo behind this unique product line at Beale Street Chic and All Day Natural’s “Beauty, Blogging, and Beyond” celebration this past spring. [...]
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My transition to all natural products: cosmetics, lotions, soaps was very easy. I was motivated to change my routine after discovering that many traditional deodorants have odious ingredients which are toxic to the body. Savvy Brown has an excellent post, “What’s the Deal with Aluminum and Deodorant? “ on her site. Finding a natural effective [...]
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As for New York City, it is a place apart. There is not its match in any other country in the world. Pearl S. Buck I don’t know if it’s the diverse array of people, dizzying excitement from the streets or the overwhelming abundance of food choices, but New York City has always captivated my [...]
Friends, I could not wait to share this feature with you. A few weeks ago, I was reading the natural beauty blog The Glam Organic Goddess when I stumbled upon this innovative find. Eco-Emi, a subscription service in which you get samples of “chic, eco-friendly” products delivered to your doorstep each month. I rejoiced when [...]
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I made the journey down to New Orleans last week (still recovering from the fun and food!). While there, I checked out the Gulf Coast Natural Hair Care Expo. I was so impressed by the local artisans and entrepreneurs. They represented the Gulf Coast well! My friend and I sampled products and adored the handmade [...]
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Hello beautiful friends, I have yet another natural find that I am thrilled to share with you. I have been a fan of the Beija-Flor Naturals product line since I ordered for the first time last year. I am extremely pleased with the purity and quality of the ingredients (which are all vegan/vegetarian by the [...]
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I must share something with you, dear readers. A few weeks ago, I succumbed to the online sales and now my closet yet again is filled with handmade hair and beauty finds. One of the treasures that I added to my collection was Oyin Handmade’s Burnt Sugar Pomade. I have been a fan of Oyin [...]
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A few months ago, while out of town, a friend and I were exploring the neighborhood and came upon a LUSH Cosmetics retail store. I had heard about the company before, specifically their novelty bath bombs and shower fizzes. I did not however, know what to expect upon walking into the store. Immediately, the stimulating [...]
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the North Carolina Natural Hair Expo. Held in Raleigh, this was North Carolina’s First Natural Hair Expo, and hopefully one of many successful ones in the future. The brainchild of Malaika Cooper and Martone Evans, these ladies produced an extraordinary event, replete with workshops, vendors and an [...]
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Sandal season! Time to unveil your beautifully pedicured toes to the world. I love to revel in the range of dazzling nail polishes with colors to match my mood, outfit and occasion. I make sure, however, that my devotion to beauty does not come at a sacrifice to my health, and armed with the proper [...]
