OOTD: Red Oxfords = New LOVE!!!

I'm in freaking love with these shoes!!! I got them from Forever 21! they were the only size left and my luck it was a size 6!!! They were only $20 and such a statement piece!! They are red oxfords with gold studs around the top, sides and back of the shoe. I paired them with a polka dot button up shirt and blazer!! 

Shoes: Forever 21
Shirt: Forever 21
Jeans: Old Navy
Blazer: Forever21

(yea I love Forever 21) lol

How was my hair you ask???

I left my hair braided in my chunky braids, and only took a section out in the front to make a high pompadour .simple, cute, and a great protective style!!

Update: Twist and Fall is Coming!!!

Omg its been a minute since I updated the blog!! sorry about that! This semester is going by crazy fast, and this work is no joke, but I'm staying focused and its been paying off so far...:)

ok so here's a quick update as far as my hair I've been trying this whole protective style thing more often..Last week I put medium size twist in my hair and left them in for a week!! Having the twist help soooooo much with my schedule. At night I just re-moisturize them with water/qhemets AOHC/ EVOO and Castor oil mix. Place them in a low ponytail, put my bonnet on and go to sleep. In the morning I take the ponytail out and style them however. I've mostly been wearing them in a low ponytail or bun. And use accessories likes hats and beanies to cover them when they start looking old and frizzy.

 I installed a new set last night for this week!!!

In other new!!! Fall is coming and the weather is SLOWLY changing!! I say slowly because its still 80 degrees here in SC, but it should be dropping by next week (hopefully)!! I LOOOOVE the fall!! I'm a big fan of sweaters, boots, oxfords, scarves, beanies, and button up shirts!! I cant wait till it gets a little more chilly to break out these fashion!! I plan on blogging about the Fall Fashion since I absolutely adore it, and posting OOTD (Outfit of the Day) !!

I will be posting more on the blog, I plan on doing at least one blog post a week!! As far as my you tube channel I will be posting new videos soon!!

So that's my quick update!! hope all is well with y'all :)

Pop of color!!!

Decided to spice things up and bleach the side part of my hair!! It was suppose to actually bleach that whole section BUT only took at the root! lol I still love it!! I definitely needed this change..as my hair grows out I will continue to dye this section blond!!

I used Clairol Kaleidoscopic with a 20 volume base..according to the worker at Sally's this was the most MILD bleach. I section the hair in the front i wanted to bleach, and place the rest in a plastic cap..I only left it on for about 20mins and deep conditioned after. lol I was nervous the whole time!! 

 Because this area is bleached with chemicals I plan on making sure it stays moisturized to avoid breakage

I LOVE IT tho!! channeling my inner wiz khalifia  lol (the rapper) 

Update on Lajay!!!

OK so the semester has began and has not been light on a sista!!! I already have papers, exams, and quizzes piling up!! smh sooo of course finding time to do my hair is becoming harder..I haven't worn my hair down since I been back. I either wear a puff, turban, or my WIG!! Yep that's right La jay is still in the picture!!

 OMG she comes in handy when I want to be cute and have big hair without bothering mines!
And she blends so well people never think that its a wig!! I cut it a little more so it could be the exact length of my hair (shown below)

  My real hair down (it didn't stay like this long..soon as humidity hit it I threw her right up in a puff!!)

La Jay! She come in handy on those very few night I decided to go out!!! But as you can see she is still blending quite well and the older she gets the more I love her!!! She seems to frizz more and look even more closer to my hair type with time! 

SN: Stay tuned for a tutorial on how I stretch my hair with rollers on my YouTube channel SOON!!! 

Vlog: Night Time Routine

Just posted a new video on my you tube channel explaining how I moisturize and re-braid my hair each night when I wear it out. Go check it out!! Ill be posting my morning routine (take down process) soon!!! My you tube channel is SimplyRay1! Subscribe!!! :) :)

Greek yogurt = the BEST DC!!!

That's right is you haven't tried it you are definitely missing out!!! Greek yogurt is the best ingredient to add to your deep conditioner..My hair always feels butter soft after using this in my DC. Greek yogurt serves as a protein treatment as well as a moisturizing DC!! So its like 2-n-1..its not expensive at all (which is greater for my broke college student budget), only cost $1-2 dollars. I usually get the plain flavor, and let it get to room temperature before applying to my hair, because I hate putting cold things on my hair lol...Now I know your probably thinking "but I don't want my hair smelling like yogurt though!!!" lol. Don't worry it wont smell like that at all..just make sure to rinse well, and the smell disappears..here is what I mix with the Greek yogurt

 Greek Yogurt DC recipe!!
-Greek yogurt
- Aubrey Organics (my staple conditioner)
-EVOO
-Castor oil

That's it!!! its sooo simple, but gives the best results!! My hair is soft, conditioned, moisturized, and ready for the week after this treatment. I let it sit for about 2 hours! Rinse it out and then style as usually..

Im pretty sure this is what keeps my hair strong and healthy as well!!

:)

Protective Style where art thou!!!!

Soooo the semester has begun and I'm already sick of doing my hair...these late night up re-braiding my hair is not going to work on top of these 8:30 classes and load of work!! I will be going to a protective style ASAP!!! I'm not sure if I want Senegalese, yarn twist, or box braids (leaning more to yarn twist, since its cheap and I can install them myself, and wont feel guilty when I take them out early). Hopefully I can get my hair braided within 2 weeks, until then I will mostly be wearing turbans/head wraps and my half wig. Every so often I might let my hair out for fun!!! My goal during my 3rd year natural is to do more protective styling anyways..might as well start early

My "ugh i hate doing my hair, but I need to" face lol