Stash Shopping: MAC Bitter FOTD 1 - Jungle Eyes

I've been trying to cut back on my spending especially since I just quit my job and I'm going on vacation! Be proud of me I've only bought one lipstick from the Rose Romance Collection! lol So I'm gonna start doing this "Shopping the Stash Series" where I pick random eyeshadows that I have that don't get much love and make FOTDs with them!! =] My first eyeshadow is MAC's Bitter. I have this in my Manish Arora Palette and it doesn't really get that much love! This look was inspired by xxsgtigressxx's YouTube Video. It's my first cut crease look so it's a little messy! But it came out pretty good if I do say so myself. LOL But I went to a Jungle Themed Party and I thought this was perfect! =]





* all products MAC unless otherwised noted

FACE
+ Studio Fix Fluid in NC44
+ Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder
+ Sculpting Duo in ACCENTUATE/SCULPT
+ Blush in TIPPY
+ MSF in BLONDE

EYES
+ Shadestick in BUTTERNUTTY
+ NYX Jumbo Pencil in MILK
+ GESSO E/S
+ BITTER E/S
+ NEWLY MINTED E/S
+ EMBARK E/S
+ SOFT BROWN E/S
+ NANOGOLD E/S
+ BLACKTRACK Fluidline
+ Technakohl Eyeliner in GRAPHBLACK
+ Plushlash Mascara
+ Brow Powder in SOFT CHARCOAL

LIPS
+ SPICE Lipliner
+ WAY TO LOVE L/S
+ BABY SPARKS Dazzleglass
+ CLEAR Brow Gel

Great Expectations

Great Expectations
Originally uploaded by Rödel LA

high hopes, we've got high hopes! shampoo is moving in new directions. with the addition of 2 new stylists we are never tired and always inspired.

just can't get enough...RODEL LATIN AMERICA

RODEL LATIN AMERICA

ariella villa

check out the clothing/styling wizardry of ariella villa.
Shampoo has worked with Ari for clothing/styling for going on 9 years now! She is always roaring never boring. We love Ariella!

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Month 2

Well here it is Ive made it through another mth and I have to say it's not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Ive learned to let things go and leave my hair be because enjoying life is what its all about. Ive combined and tightened a few bumpy locs with thread and Ive started playing around with free forming my locs (being that I'm free spirited and dont do regimens well) I really liked the whole micro fiber twisiting thing. All I know is that I have to be mindful of weak locs, if you have really thin locs it's not a good idea to do this method or you'll have locs ending up in the cloth itself. So far the locking is occuring much faster then I expected because of all the frizz I'm creating. I'm one for neat locs but at this stage I guess if it speeds things along who am I to question the process right? I rub my hair while I wash and I rub it after to dry it, then I put locking gel in and rub some more (I'm liking this method for the speed) after that I pull apart hugging locs to make sure I dont get double headed dragons. If I have holes I go back to my interlocking method and fix them up and if I need a true fix up I always know I can go back to my 4pt rotations but I found that freeforming allows my new growth to grow and thicken up nicely befor I decide to tackle it.

My Secret love affair with Knotty Boy Loc wax

(Yeah I know :/ bad for the hair hasnt caused me any grief however)

Me being silly initially I had been using knotty boy wax to start my hair in my 1st and 2nd try. The third time I just decided I would use aloe vera. I have to admit though I never got the build up with this product it's actually great if you use the right shampoo and hot water to wash it out. My hair was always squeaky clean and smelled chocolaty (mmmmm). I still use it sometimes (minutely) to tame strays and it works. For maintenance I now use organic root stimulator locking gel ( I love it )

Some comparison shots over the course of 2 mths. I've pulled poked and prodded to what you see here now lol. I'm definately going to give it a rest and see where it takes me.

Day 1 Side and top shot (I had problems keeping the front twisted)

Week 1 (some swelling happening here)

Month 1 (fruzz Begins)

6 weeks after a henna (I see some brwn tips but they didnt last looks kind of dry)

Month 2 (My baby's are coming along well I'm proud)

Peace out :3

So here's to a new month of locking thank God the snow has melted and spring has finally begun (well for me anyway)

Happy Locking Yall

Nat

Cheers

o

Sunday Cuteness: Lovely Locs

I love locks and the only reason I have not locked up myself is because I know I would miss my puff too much! There are so many amazing things you can do with them that are simply beautiful. So here are some lovely shots of locs in all their glory. Happy Sunday ya'll!

40+ Natural 'Sistah' on You Tube

I stumbled on this vid and thought I'd share. She's been wearing her hair natural for over 40 years! It was interesting to hear her perspective, especially considering the aggressive questioning from the interviewer!