New Year New Hair...going for a little red...

It's been a while since I have blogged but 'm back!!

The past month and a half has been different for me but one thing that I have missed is my blog!!

So here I am back again...

SheaMoisture (one of my favorite hair brands) has come out with a line of organic hair dye. I have been itching to cut and color my hair for awhile so here is my chance. I can't wait to pick up a box of the vibrant red! My hair is dark so we will see how it turns out..

Stay tuned for my results.

P.S. the packaging is amazing...check out this write up about the new product.

xoxo,

Ronita

{Solange for Glamour France 2012}

Check out the whole shoot here.

You better wurk!!!

xoxo,

Ronita

{essence of SOLANGE}

(via)

I love her. So beautiful!

xoxo,

Ronita

{grooving this lovely friday}

Thee Satisfaction - "Queens" from dream hampton on Vimeo.

I am loving the visuals, the naturals and the fashion in this video!

Get your groove on!

HAPPY FRIDAY

xoxo,

Ronita

May Sample Boxes

My Shade of Brown

curlBox

BirchBox

May sample boxes have been something like spectacular!

My Shade of  Brown sent some yummy samples for body and hair. The mango body wash smells so delightful and the body oil is so rich. I can't wait to try the highly pigmented eye shadow on my next night out. 

curlBox, curlBox, curlBox. It was the founder's birthday month and not did she outdo herself! 3 full size products that so far have been amazing on my hair.

This was my first Birchbox and I have to say I wasn't that impressed. The only thing I like was the Ojon hair repair. 'm thinking if they looked at my account they would have known that I don't need anti-aging cream. I will stay a member for a few more months to see if I like it but if not I will be canceling my subscription.

Do any of you get sample boxes? 

What has been your experience?

xoxo,

Ronita

Parenting through it...

Source: bit.ly via kara on Pinterest

I had a very enjoyable Friday with a work friend to end what felt like the longest most trying week in my parenting history (I know it's only been 6 years and there are more challenges to come). Goodness, it's so hard to express how you feel when you pour all your good stuff into your children and sometimes how they translate it doesn't go how you hope. It can be exhausting. I know that with God and my family the boys will be ok and so will I. I thank God for patience and understanding and strong resilience. 

Without the hard times we wouldn't appreciate the great times. 

 This picture is a beautiful interpretation of woman, naturally, and makes me want to take some time for me...do my hair, do my nails, sip some tea and relax. 

 I deserve it! 

 HAPPY SATURDAY 

  xoxo, 

Ronita

Fab...u...lous....

Source: netvibes.com via Amy on Interest

I love her style! 

Fabulous

xoxo,

Ronita

HAPPY FRIDAY

(via)

I love this picture of Solange!

Her crown is beautiful!

Have a great weekend everyone.

Peace and Blessings

Ronita

Product Junkie: March curlBox

It's finally here!!! What a wonderful way to start off my weekend.

Today, I came home to find this beauty outside my door.

My curlBOX

Per it's founder Myleik curlBox is...

An Exclusive, Affordable & Effortless Way to Experience Products for Curly Hair


Many years ago when I decided to wear my hair in it's natural state, I was most concerned with feeling beautiful and confident with the way my hair would look. I loved to wear sequins, bright bold lips and slick, shiny materials. Would all of this fabulousness go with my fuzzy 'fro? Of course it would!


At that time the products for naturally curly hair were few and far between. Now there are so many to experience that we don't know where to start!


We want to help make the selection process easier on you and your wallet.


Thank you for signing up for more information about . Our mission is to introduce you to some of the most interesting products to enhance your style that you've been hearing about ... but haven't had a chance to experience. We also want to introduce you to some of the most amazing brands by having them send their brand new products to you first! It's all about hair, beauty and confidence and rest assured that membership will have it's benefits.


Prepare yourself for the Experience!


See our full website at www.curlBOX.com

and a little something extra from one of my favorite companies..SheaMoisture!!!

If you can get on the April list when it opens I would highly recommend it. 

Toodles,

Ronita 

Style Muse.... I LOVE

While everyone is obsessed with the big sister I LOVE the little sis!

(all above via)

(via)

I LOVE HER SO MUCH!!! Her hair her style... goodness SOLANGE don't kill em.

HAPPY THURSDAY!

xoxo,

Ronita

Sidenote and updates: I have been taking a break from the blog to focus on me and my familia but I'm back and have some fun things to share. I actually picked up a paperback (which I'm trying to do more of this year), The Help, which I read and loved. I have been cuddling with my little men and connecting with my husband. I have been playing with my hair and creating some fun styles and am ready to get back in the gym!!

I can't wait for SPRING!!!!

I Love My Thirsty Roots

                                                          I LOVE MY Thirsty Roots!!!

                                    

What a postive message.

Embrace your hair no matter how you wear it!

HAPPY Tuesday

xoxo,

Ronita



A little self pampering...My Fall Hair Routine

1. Vatika Oil 2. Shea Moisture Moisture Retention Shampoo, Conditioner, and Deep Treatment Masque 3. Oyin Handmade Hair Dew 4. Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie

The cooler weather is here and with that comes a change to my hair routine.

During the Fall and Winter months I have to add a ton more moisture or else my hair feels like straw!!!

My routine consists of a prepoo with Vatika oil (you can find a your local Indian food grocery) - I leave this in for at least an hour and sometimes overnight. After my prepoo, I shampoo with Shea Moisture’s Moisture Retention shampoo, followed by the deep treatment masque and then I use the conditioner as a leave in. I use a microfiber towel to lightly dry my hair and then add Oyin’s Hair Dew as a leave in. I will be twisting my hair probably all season and the best product I have found for twistouts/braidouts is Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie…a little bit goes a long way!

For daily maintenance I use Oyin’s Juices and Berries, Burnt Sugar Pomade, and Shea Moisture Hair Milk and call it a night with my satin bonnet.

HAPPY, HEALTHY HAIR!!

Do you have to change your hair routine during the cooler months?

xoxo,
Ronita

How Cute: LOVE IT

(via)

Hair.Glasses.BowTie

LOVE IT

xoxo,

Ronita

Hairspiration: I HEART SOLANGE

xoxo,

Ronita

Bantu Knot Out: Natural Hair

I received my gift from the Natural Chica giveaway sponsored by Oyin Handmade!!!

I washed with the Honey Wash, conditioned and detangled with the HoneyHemp, towel dried and rubbed in some HoneyDew ( from a previous purchase), sprayed a mist of yummy Juices and Berries and did my Bantu Knots with Shine and Define!

The next morning and untwisted with the Burnt Sugar Pomade and viola!

I love the soft curly afro it left me with!

I will definitely be trying it again!

xoxo,

Ronita

Rock Da Fro

Queen City Naturals is hosting a happy hour today at J. Alexander's celebrating their 600 fan mark on facebook. I think I am going to go...but probably without a fro'!

If I did rock my fro today here is how I wish it would look!!

Her hair fab and I love her style!

(via and via)

We will see, maybe I will pick it out right after work!!!

HAPPY THURSDAY!

xoxo,

Ronita

My 2nd Wash and Go= SUCCESS

+

+

+

(Oyin HoneyWash, HoneyHemp Conditioner and Hair Dew)

(EcoStyler Crystal Gel)

=

Right after applying

Day 3 at work!!!

I love it and think it turned out great! Let me know if you have any questions on how I applied everything. I will be rocking these throughout the summer months!

xoxo,

Ronita