Saturday, December 31, 2011
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
NATURAL/CURLY HAIR TAG
1. What inspired you to go natural or wear your hair curly?
My friend Simone
2. Who are your favorite curly hair idols?
Corrine Bailey Rae, Kelis
3. Which youtube curly would you trade curls with for a day?
Jadison03
4. If you could only have one product for a year, which product would you chose?
SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie
5. If you could change one thing about your curls what would it be?
More curl definition in the front
6. What's the craziest thing you've tried on your "natural hair journey"?
Henna/Indigo
7. What's your secret ingredient that your curls LOVE the most?
Grapeseed oil
8. If you could merge two brands of products to make your perfect product, which two would it be?
Ecostyler Olive Oil Gel and SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
9. What is your go-to hair style when you're in a rush?
Puff-bun
10. If your curly hair had a name, what would it be and why?
Marguerite, my hair likes to be left alone, just like my grandmother's.
My friend Simone
2. Who are your favorite curly hair idols?
Corrine Bailey Rae, Kelis
3. Which youtube curly would you trade curls with for a day?
Jadison03
4. If you could only have one product for a year, which product would you chose?
SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie
5. If you could change one thing about your curls what would it be?
More curl definition in the front
6. What's the craziest thing you've tried on your "natural hair journey"?
Henna/Indigo
7. What's your secret ingredient that your curls LOVE the most?
Grapeseed oil
8. If you could merge two brands of products to make your perfect product, which two would it be?
Ecostyler Olive Oil Gel and SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie
9. What is your go-to hair style when you're in a rush?
Puff-bun
10. If your curly hair had a name, what would it be and why?
Marguerite, my hair likes to be left alone, just like my grandmother's.
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Worth the Wait...You DON'T Have To Put It On Him, For Him to Put A Ring ...
Great message, definitely not my testimony but I agree with the message.
Saturday, December 17, 2011
FTMOYAs 1st Birthday!!
It's the blog's first birthday and I wanted to say thank you to those of you who continue to follow.
Leslie
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Thursday, December 1, 2011
NOVEMBER FAVS.....
JOSIE MARAN Argan Oil Hair Serum, $12. I used during my failed flatiron attempt.
CAROLS DAUGHTER
Macadamia Heat Protection Serum, $18. Great protection against heat damage.
Macadamia Heat Protection Serum, $18. Great protection against heat damage.
LAURA MERCIER Eyebrow Pencil, $19. One of my eybrows is fading away :(!!, blends pretty good.
DDF Glycolic 10% Exfoliating Moisturizer, $52. I use as a night time moisturizer.
WILLIAMS- SONOMA, Apple and Spices Turkey Brine, currently out of stock.$18. Best brine!
I forgot about this,
Jilbere Vented Straightening/Cutting Comb, Sallys. $6.99
I forgot about this,
Jilbere Vented Straightening/Cutting Comb, Sallys. $6.99
Sunday, November 27, 2011
HAPPY BDAY D!
Yesterday we celebrated D's birthday!
We did a little window shopping, had lunch at Bertucci's and then we went to Longwood Gardens.
It was a Christmas wonderland, we had a great time!!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
50 Ways to get your Life in order...
- Recycle old papers that are filling drawers in your house. If you’re anything like me, you have drawers overflowing with old receipts, junk mail, records, and notes to myself. Get rid of all of this. Invest in a paper shredder to reduce clutter and maintain privacy.
- Mentally prepare yourself for change by visualizing your ideal self. Who do you admire the most? How do you envision yourself in the future? Who do you want to be? Visualize yourself to be that person.
- Realize that unexpected events can be a good thing. As the Dalai Lama once said, “Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.”
- Ask people you admire how they got where they are today. I’ve always admired my grandfather. Learning more about how he started up his business, dealt with difficulty throughout his life, and maintained grace throughout it all has helped me in my personal endeavors.
- Cut back on alcohol, cigarettes and other vices. These can be crutches that cloud judgment. The money saved by not purchasing or cutting back on this type of material can then be put into something rewarding such as a vacation.
- Remove elements of negativity from your life, be they people or a job you don’t want to do. If you have friends who are bringing you down, there’s no need to keep hanging out with them out of obligation. Cut your ties and cut your losses.
- Start each day with a clear to-do list along with your cup of morning coffee. Knowing what you need to do in the day ahead helps keep you on track.
- Clean your house from top to bottom and throw away anything outdated. Not only receipts, as mentioned above, but any old junk that should be donated to charity or sold in a garage sale.
- Institute a clear filing system for your personal records. Investing in a simple filing cabinet and folders with labels is something you don’t need a personal secretary for and makes your life much easier when you are looking for a specific item.
- Do your grocery shopping for the week on the day it’s most convenient. Make a list, budget, and get only what you need to save time and money.
- Take a career test that will help you identify your strengths. If you are unhappy with your career but don’t even know where to begin in the process of moving on, this can be a good way to identify strengths and new possibilities.
- Meet with a professional counselor if there are issues you need to discuss. Many people are struggling with dead weight from the past or emotional baggage that is holding them back. Deal with them and move on with professional assistance.
- Go through cabinets and throw out expired medications or food items. The last time I did this, I found everything from 3-year-old curry powder to 5-year-old aspirin. Throw them out.
- Make a clear diet plan with an emphasis on whole grains, fruits and vegetables. A healthy diet plan has a tremendous effect on your overall energy levels.
- Add vitamin pills to your daily diet. Vitamin supplements can help reduce the possibility of cancer and osteoporosis, among other disorders.
- Work out a clear exercise plan with an activity that you enjoy such as dancing or biking. My girlfriend loves yoga, and I am a soccer enthusiast. As long as it’s active, it counts.
- Set appointments you’ve been putting off. It’s easy to put off going to the doctor or dentist until we are sick, but preventive care is extremely important in overall health levels.
- Take up a mental exercise. Crossword puzzles, Sudoku, or other word games along these lines are more than just a good way to pass time. They have been shown in studies to help improve overall mental capabilities.
- Publish your own book. This is easier than ever before with Internet publishing. You can get your ideas out there and start making money from them. I’ve published my own eBook, The 77 Traits of Highly Successful People, check it out.
- Make a reading list and join a book club. Most people state that they want to read more, but without an actual plan you may not make the time to do this. Joining a book club not only serves as a social activity but also keeps you up to date with your own reading list.
- Spend time with yourself each day. Susan Taylor states that “spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create order.”
- Practice breathing exercises or meditation. Stress can have an overarching effect on our overall productivity levels. When stressed, I personally forget to breathe at times. Take the time to take deep breaths and improve oxygen flow to the brain.
- Speak and act with honesty. Are you able to stand by what you do and say? If not, it may be time to reexamine your own words and learn to articulate your thoughts in an open, honest way. This helps eliminate mistakes down the road.
- Learn from past mistakes. Everyone makes mistakes. Usually, we make a lot of them during our lifetime. As long as they aren’t repeated too many times, and are looked at as a learning experience, they can in fact be a good thing in the long run.
- Volunteer to help others in your community. Helping others is a rewarding way to get your own life together.
- Take up a new language or hobby.
- Read inspirational biographies. For new ideas, find out how others got their lives in order.
- Talk to a stranger. Unplanned conversations can be surprisingly inspiring.
- Reconnect with friends and relatives who live far away. Call those people you miss but keep putting off calling. With the Internet and Skype at your disposal, even an online chat can help you reconnect.
- Change your toothbrush. It can be a hotbed of bacteria.
- Take more naps. Sleep is often sadly underrated in its ability to boost energy, mood, and keep reaction times sharp.
- Drink at least 6 cups of water per day. Staying hydrated helps keep energy levels up.
- Organize your photo collection. Get both digital files and physical printouts in albums. If you’re anything like my family, your photographs could be sadly sitting tucked away in shoeboxes in the closet, taking up space.
- Take an interest in art in your community. Visiting galleries can help introduce you to the artists in your community and help stimulate thinking.
- Join a hobbyist club. My friend decided to learn more about building model airplanes and was so deeply into it that he recently obtained his commercial pilot’s license. You never know where a simple hobby can lead you in life.
- Keep a calendar with commitments. Having a visual reminder in front of you can be extremely helpful. We are all different types of learners.
- Don’t put off difficult conversations. Deal with problems directly and immediately. This will result in a much lower level of anxiety for all involved.
- Make a list of priorities and do what makes you happy. If you have lost touch with your own priorities lately, it can be beneficial to take the time to sit and think about what actually makes you happy. Work toward achieving this as much as possible.
- Spend more time outdoors. Nature has an ability to help soothe a troubled mind and clear your thoughts. Taking a walk in the woods or climbing a mountain, at any level of difficulty, gives a sense of pride and accomplishment.
- Attend lectures. These could be science lectures or other types, but it’s helpful to keep up-to-date on what’s going on in the world and plan accordingly. Keeping the mind active helps you in all aspects of your daily life.
- Take the time to stretch muscles. Get a massage to improve muscle tone and circulation, then use this new energy and apply it to your work routine.
- Make laughter a priority. Hang out with some of your most entertaining friends for a good laugh, or simply sit back with some favorite old comedies. Laughter counts as exercise and has been shown to expand your life span.
- Clear some time each day to do nothing. As a child, I remember that we had “free time” scheduled into our school activities every day. This could be used for reading, drawing, or simply staring into space if that’s what we felt like doing. What a novel idea, and one that keeps the brain at ease.
- Schedule a much-needed vacation.
- Learn new tips for entertaining. You don’t have to be Martha Stewart to throw a great dinner party, and learning how to be a host or hostess with minimal effort can give a big boost to your confidence levels.
- Throw out old clothing that doesn’t fit. Too many of us are squeezing into outdated clothes that are doing us no favors. Look and feel your best with clothes that are tailored to fit.
- Live in the present, not the past. The past is over. Move on and enjoy every moment as it occurs. Take stock of what needs to be accomplished and move forward with this information.
- Learn from past mistakes and move forward with your life. Get your life in order by looking forward, not back.
- Get your car checked up. You go to the doctor to have your body checked up. Don’t wait until it is too late to perform maintenance on your car. I once got stuck on a road trip to Ipoh (Malaysia) as a result of this oversight, and it wasn’t pleasant.
- Budget for possible home repairs. Set aside some money in the proverbial cookie jar to keep home maintenance within the realm of possibility in this coming year.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Monday, November 7, 2011
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Makeup:: Urban Decay RollerGirl Palette
DBuffet this is the palette we discussed, I'm gonna repurchase.
Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
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MORE TURKEY TIME TIPS
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Friday, November 4, 2011
How to Brine and Cook a Turkey - EASY!
Just in case any of you will need a little help, this very close to what I do. Are y'all preparing for Turkey day?
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
HOW THE FEMALE EAGLE CHOOSES HER MATE
When it comes time for the female Eagle to choose her mate, she prepares herself for many suitors. And many come before her. She looks them over quite well and then picks one to fly with for awhile.
If she likes the way he flies she finds a small stick, picks it up and flies high with it. At some point she will drop the stick to see if
the male can catch it. If he does, then she finds a larger stick and flies with it much higher this time. Each time the male catches the
sticks, she continues to pick up larger and larger sticks. When she finds the largest, heaviest stick that she herself can carry, the stick is at this point almost the size of a small log! But she can still fly very high with this large stick.
At any time in this process, if the male fails to catch the stick, she flies away from him as her signal that the test is now over. She begins her search all over again. And when she again finds a male she is interested in, she starts testing him in the exact same way. And she will continue this "testing" until she finds the male Eagle who can catch all the sticks. And when she does, she chooses him, and will mate with him for life.
One of the reasons for this test is that at some point they will build a nest together high up and will then have their Eaglettes. When the babies begin to learn to fly, they sometimes fall instead. It is then that the male must catch his young. And he does!
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The female Eagle and their Eaglettes have depended on him to be strong for them. Just as we Native women and children need to depend upon our Native men.
So what I would like to offer to you my friends is this. Sisters, how well do you "test" your suitors before you allow them into your life? And my Brothers, how well have you caught the "sticks" for your women and your children?
Whatever our past has been like, if we need to change, let's do so now together.
Our children are counting on us to make these good choices for them and for their children
If she likes the way he flies she finds a small stick, picks it up and flies high with it. At some point she will drop the stick to see if
the male can catch it. If he does, then she finds a larger stick and flies with it much higher this time. Each time the male catches the
sticks, she continues to pick up larger and larger sticks. When she finds the largest, heaviest stick that she herself can carry, the stick is at this point almost the size of a small log! But she can still fly very high with this large stick.
At any time in this process, if the male fails to catch the stick, she flies away from him as her signal that the test is now over. She begins her search all over again. And when she again finds a male she is interested in, she starts testing him in the exact same way. And she will continue this "testing" until she finds the male Eagle who can catch all the sticks. And when she does, she chooses him, and will mate with him for life.
One of the reasons for this test is that at some point they will build a nest together high up and will then have their Eaglettes. When the babies begin to learn to fly, they sometimes fall instead. It is then that the male must catch his young. And he does!
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The female Eagle and their Eaglettes have depended on him to be strong for them. Just as we Native women and children need to depend upon our Native men.
So what I would like to offer to you my friends is this. Sisters, how well do you "test" your suitors before you allow them into your life? And my Brothers, how well have you caught the "sticks" for your women and your children?
Whatever our past has been like, if we need to change, let's do so now together.
Our children are counting on us to make these good choices for them and for their children
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Kimmaytube's Leave-In Conditioner
Recipe:
2T Kinky Curly Knot Today
2T Aloe Vera Juice
2tsp Castor oil
2tsp Jojoba Oil
I apply to wet hair after shampooing and conditioning.
2T Kinky Curly Knot Today
2T Aloe Vera Juice
2tsp Castor oil
2tsp Jojoba Oil
I apply to wet hair after shampooing and conditioning.
By Request...
I've received requests to list the hair products that I've found to work well for my hair. Here's the list of what I'm currently rotating, I know its lengthy but I'm definitely a product junkie and have tried tons of stuff but I can't live without for too long. That's how I define a staple product. I will say this, these products work well on MY hair that is not to say that they will work on all hair types. Btw, my hair type according to the popular charts is 3c/4a.
Shampoos:
Shea Moisture Curl and Shine
Carols Daughter Monoi Repairing Shampoo
Giovanni Deep Moisture
Conditions for Co-washing:
VO5 Moisture Milks
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
Suave Shea and Almond Moisturizing Conditioner
Rinse Out Conditioners:
Giovanni Deeper Moisture
Carols Daughter Monoi Repairing Conditioner
Deep Conditioners:
Giovanni Deeper Moisture
Carols Daughter Monoi Repairing Hair Mask
Carols Daughter Olive Oil Infusion Set
Shea Moisture Organic Yucca and Baobab Anti-Breakage Mask
Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque (can be used as a styler too)
Leave-In Conditioners/Moisturizers:
Kimmaytube’s Leave-In (recipe to follow)
Kinky Curly Knot Today
Karen’s Body Beautiful Sweet Ambrosia
Ouidad Moisture Lock
Carols Daughter Hair Milk
Carols Daughter Hair Balm
Stylers:
Stylers:
Karen's Body Beautiful Creamylicious
EcoStyler Olive OIl Gel
Kinky Curly Curling Custard
Jane Carter Wrap and Roll
Oils/Butters:
Olive oil
Olive oil
Coconut Oil
Jojoba Oil
Grapeseed Oil
Castor Oil
Avocado OIl
Raw Shea Butter
Jane Carter Nourish and Shine
Hair Coloring:
Jamila Henna
Indigo
Diety America Color Change Shampoo
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
This is awesome!
The Statue of Liberty has Philly history! I love the Statue of liberty, I just learned that the arm and torch were on display in Philadelphia in 1876 as part of the Centennial exhibition.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
We talk to our pets, and we expect them to understand...
So my co-workers have said I'd be unfit to own a pet basically because I think that pets can understand more than just commands, affectionate gibberish, etc. See the video below at 0:25, 2:02 and 11:52 if you don't want to watch the all of hilariousness that is Sugar, although, I suggest that you do. She "gives me life" and her cat is so disrespectful, lol.
When I heard....
that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez were adopting, I was like WTH is wrong with this kids! Then I realized it was a puppy! Ok, I can go for that. Even tho I've been told by my co-workers that I'm not fit to own a puppy, whateve!
Monday, October 24, 2011
I would be happy if....
1) I had a cup of Wawa Decaf Hazelnut
2) the phone stopped ringing
3) someone made me dinner, I promise not to be picky
4) my neighbors weren't my neighbors
5) BTho was silent for just 5 min!
2) the phone stopped ringing
3) someone made me dinner, I promise not to be picky
4) my neighbors weren't my neighbors
5) BTho was silent for just 5 min!
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Saturday, October 22, 2011
My review of Shea Moisture's Curling Souffle'
Y'all know that I love Shea Moisture products, so when I heard that they finally had a styling gel I was all over it. After 3 weeks of searching, I found it at Target for $9.99.
I'd seen many reviews and none of them were positive but, "Loyal Leslie" had to see for herself. When I opened the jar and saw the consistency I was concerned. It was so sticky and gloppy.
I washed and conditioned my hair
and started to apply it to my wet hair, it was so messy and it felt so damn sticky and oily.
When I was done, it looked like I had a Jheri Curl
Umm, no I can't go outside with this oily, stringy mess!
Curling Souffle'?? Where the damn curls?!
I ended up pinning my hair up so I wouldn't ruin my damn sweater!
My neck still feels sticky, a hot ass mess..definitely a not a fav!
See that stain on my shower curtain, I got some of this shit on it.
Who wants it? Its here if anyone wants to give it a try,
maybe its too heavy for my hair or perhaps I used too much.
Btw, today is the two year anniversary of my last relaxer,
I thought I'd have a cute style to celebrate, NOPE!
October Favs!
DRAPED NECK TOPS
I have at least 5 in different colors and fabrics,
I usually wear them with jeans or my next fav,
I usually wear them with jeans or my next fav,
MAXI SKIRTS
I now have 3 of these Bobeau-asymmetric-knit-maxi-skirts. The ruching is in just the right place. They wear like a night gown, I wore one recently for a drive to DC. I was so comfortable and the fabric doesn't wrinkle too badly. Speaking of wrinkles, next up is an all time fav,
ROWENTA STEAM IRON
I've been unpacking my fall/winter wardrobe and most of it needs to be ironed, this is the best iron for the job, hands down!
SHEA MOISTURE'S ANTI-BREAKAGE MASQUE
My hair after the treatment
I really liked the results, soft defined curls. I'd definitely buy this again, I got it at Target for $9.99.
I really need a haircut, I've got a lot of rouge hairs that do their own thing.
Last but not least,
LOREAL COLOUR RICHE LIPSTICK
in CARAMEL LATTE
I love nude lips and this has just a little shimmer. I got it at CVS for $8.99 last week and they were BOGO so I gave one to my lil sis Nancy in Bronze Coin #835 along with her birthday gift.
I'm wearing it in this picture, its really nude on me which I like.
I first saw the color in the following video, I really enjoy her makeup and hair tutorials.
She makes me wanna have my eyebrows arched.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME....
So I'm back again! I've been crazy stoopit busy and I haven't been feeling all that well lately. Fortunately, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm feeling much better. I was away at a training for work for two weeks and that was an adventure in itself, I had to 10 nights in a hotel so you all know I was miserable.
Back at home and so unorganized that its not even funny. Leaving Btho to his own devices for two weeks is never a good idea! This place needs a good once over and my dressing room needs to be changed over in the worse way, gonna try to get to that this weekend. I also wanna try to do a lil fall shopping today. I'm still looking for shoes and I would like a new white button down shirt, brown boots and a pair of trouser jeans.
So if I could just get out of the bed, rinse out my deep conditioner, shower and get on my way, I just might get a few things accomplished today.
ttyl!
Back at home and so unorganized that its not even funny. Leaving Btho to his own devices for two weeks is never a good idea! This place needs a good once over and my dressing room needs to be changed over in the worse way, gonna try to get to that this weekend. I also wanna try to do a lil fall shopping today. I'm still looking for shoes and I would like a new white button down shirt, brown boots and a pair of trouser jeans.
So if I could just get out of the bed, rinse out my deep conditioner, shower and get on my way, I just might get a few things accomplished today.
ttyl!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
WOMEN BE SHOPPIN!! Dave Chappelle In The Nutty Professor
My friend DP frequently says this to me in his Dava Chappelle voice, and I lmao everytime he says it. Funny as hell!
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Randomness...
What the hell is wrong with people?! Some random chick was just "banging" on my damn storm door like the Po-Po! Who is she? Hell if I know, we never got to that. She immediately got it for everyone who needed to get it all week! Talking bout how she can help me save on my energy bill. Really!!!! I let her know that I have a damn doorbell and that her approach and delivery needed a lot of work. GTHOOHWTBS!
????
Do you have a "weapon" within arms reach in the house in case some ish goes down?! Am I the only one, i have many around the house?
Get to know me...
What is your real name?
Most of you already know my name is Leslie
Most of you already know my name is Leslie
Do you have kids?
Nope
If you were another person, would you be a friend of yourself?
If you were another person, would you be a friend of yourself?
Certainly
Will you ever bungee-jump?
Will you ever bungee-jump?
Hell No!
Whats the first thing you notice about people?
Whats the first thing you notice about people?
Facial expression, which is funny cuz my facial expression is usually a "can I help you" look, lol.
Favorite smells?
Favorite smells?
Coconut and Vanilla
Whats the furthest you've ever been from home?
Whats the furthest you've ever been from home?
Bermuda
Do you have special talents?
Do you have special talents?
Yup, ask Btho, lmao! No, seriously, I think I can cook and I have an excellent memory for numbers.
Where were you born?
Where were you born?
Philadelphia
What are your hobbies?
What are your hobbies?
Blogging, shoppping
Yup, lots
What do you want to be when you grow up?
A blessing to soomeone
A blessing to soomeone
Are you a morning person
Yup
Yup
What do you think about before you fall asleep
People and experiences that make me happy
People and experiences that make me happy
What is your favorite color
Purple
Purple
Do you have bad habits
Yup, I'm a lil obsessive compulsive and controlling. I want what I want when I want it, but I'm working on all of that.
Yup, I'm a lil obsessive compulsive and controlling. I want what I want when I want it, but I'm working on all of that.
Any tattoo or piercings
Ears
What would be your dream vehilcle/bike
What would be your dream vehilcle/bike
Audi Q5
What famous person do people say you look like
No one
What did you want to be when you were little
Singer
What did you want to be when you were little
Singer
What is the first thing you notice about the opposite sex
Facial hair
What is your favorite song
Wake up everybody
Who is the one person you can always talk to?
God, oh a person, BTho but he thinks he's God so.....
Describe yourself?
Where do you shop?
Lots of places
What one thing would you change about the world?
More love
What is the one thing you would say to those who look up to you?
Don't, lol. Seriously I'm flawed but if you can learn anything from my experiences, please so do.
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