Thinking Kinky : The Nappy Haired Diva

Funny that I created this blog years ago in effort to draw positive attention to what so many others were scorning at the time; natural hair. I used to be a natural hair stylist and I met so many women who were either afraid to "go natural" or were struggling to stay natural. Seldom did I meet someone who was content and simply needed styling services. I won't say that learning navigate an entirely new hair texture doesn't come with it's fair share of challenges. I will say that so many of us don't want to deal with our hair once it's restored to its original texture. I have to admit that I have been one of the women that I used to tsk at years ago. I always have in hair extensions by way of weave, braids or crocheted something. I say that I am doing a protective style which is sometimes true but most times I am just trying not to do my hair at all. I don't want to bother to manipulate my hair into elaborate twist outs and take time to do intricat...

I've decided to roll out Diva On A Dime for my Nappy Haired Diva's out there who want to look flawless without spending a fortune. Hopefully you will enjoy my cool new finds. I plan to have some stylists feature so that you can see their picks for the weekend. This will likely turn into a Friday or a Wednesday post. The jury is still out on that one. Being a plus size, and fabulous isn't something that came easily. I have to constantly seek clothing that suits my size and shape. Unfortunately, as far as we've come in fashion we still lack great gear for the full figured. Even if being plus sized isn't the issue, there are a variety of demands that aren't met within the fashion industry. Long legs, short legs, long torso's are all a few examples of the issues we all face when seeking our sassy new closet addition as we shop. Sometimes it's so discouraging, we opt not to go out to the stores and do it all online. So hopefully this blog will be something ...

Being a self-proclaimed Diva is no easy feat. I have to live up to the title. There are times that I'm not feeling up to par however, no matter how I may be looking or feeling, I like to use some tried and true items to get myself over the hump. If there is one thing you are going to tell me, it's not going to be that I'm not fabulous! So check out my Nappy Diva Beauty Tips: The Lips: If you can't get your shadow popping, go for the lips .  I discovered Lip Venom 12 years ago and I always keep some on hand. Lip Venom gives your lips a tingle and allows for a "bee stung" look. I usually order mine from Sephora . In fact, I don't know where else to find it. What I love about it is that it gives my lips a great shine and they actually do look a bit more rosy in color. Beware: Lip Venom is addictive!  The Look: Being a Diva on a Dime is easier than you think. Grab a few nice pieces and even when you are feeling your worst, you can still look fabulous! I ...