but i'm being lazy. Sorry folks. I'll be right back.
Stay tuned.
SincerelyNiah
About Me
- sincerelyniah
- I am a daughter, sister, auntie, niece and mother. i am a woman. i am honest, loving and loyal but don't cross me. with that being said, i'm also a self acclaimed comedian. i'm a people person and a people watcher. i'm simply niah.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
I heart Nail Art!
Anyone who knows me, knows that i love expressing myself in any way thats not permanent. So, no, i'm not the type that can do tattoos or locs (even though i have tried) because its too permanent and i like to change it up a bit. I use my nails and my hair as an outlet. My hair changes atleast once every 6 months to a year, although now i am trying to stay natural and grow it out for a while, though i will be coloring it soon.....maybe. Lol! Anyhoo, topic of discussion is nail art, so let me get right to it.
I love anything fun and different. I will pretty much wear any color or design on my nail as long as its my nail. I dont like the fake stuff! Well, Sally Hansen came out with this stick on polish stuff that i absolutely adore. It is so easy to apply and stays on for up to two weeks.
Recently, i heard about this technique called "Newspaper Nail Art." I know i'm probably way behind and everyone and their mother knows about it but me, but i think it is so cute and i can't wait to get home and try it. To pull it off, all you need is:
* newspaper
* base clear coat polish
* a light grey color polish (or whatever color you prefer)
* rubbing alcohol
* top clear coat polish
Instructions are easy. Simply apply a base clear coat polish to protect your nails. Once dry, apply the color of your choice, preferably gray or a light color and wait until nails are complety dry. Take a cap of some sort (large enough to dip your nail in) and fill it up with rubbing alcohol. It will serve as an adhesive of the inked words from the newspaper. Dip your nail in the alcohol for a few seconds and then place the piece of newspaper on top of your nail, gently pressing down on your nail. After a moment or so, remove the paper from the nail and Wah-lah!!! The letters are now on your nails. Cover with a top clear coat. To remove any ink from around your nail, just take a qtip with alcohol and rub gently.
This is what it will look like....i hope.
Try it if you're bold! ;-)
SincerelyNiah.
I love anything fun and different. I will pretty much wear any color or design on my nail as long as its my nail. I dont like the fake stuff! Well, Sally Hansen came out with this stick on polish stuff that i absolutely adore. It is so easy to apply and stays on for up to two weeks.
Recently, i heard about this technique called "Newspaper Nail Art." I know i'm probably way behind and everyone and their mother knows about it but me, but i think it is so cute and i can't wait to get home and try it. To pull it off, all you need is:
* newspaper
* base clear coat polish
* a light grey color polish (or whatever color you prefer)
* rubbing alcohol
* top clear coat polish
Instructions are easy. Simply apply a base clear coat polish to protect your nails. Once dry, apply the color of your choice, preferably gray or a light color and wait until nails are complety dry. Take a cap of some sort (large enough to dip your nail in) and fill it up with rubbing alcohol. It will serve as an adhesive of the inked words from the newspaper. Dip your nail in the alcohol for a few seconds and then place the piece of newspaper on top of your nail, gently pressing down on your nail. After a moment or so, remove the paper from the nail and Wah-lah!!! The letters are now on your nails. Cover with a top clear coat. To remove any ink from around your nail, just take a qtip with alcohol and rub gently.
This is what it will look like....i hope.
Try it if you're bold! ;-)
SincerelyNiah.
Friday, July 15, 2011
Hair Envy of the Day!
Check out Ms. Ilovemaicurls! She got the dopest hair in the DMV....except for my baby girl of course! ;-).
Not only does she rock fly hair, homegirl is innovative too.
Oh, and did i mention she makes her own earrings too?!?! PLAY WIT IT!
Check her out at:
http://ilovemaicurls.tumblr.com/
Random Rant....
There are so many things that i want to do. So many things going through my mind and i swear if i dont blog about it real quick, my head is going to burst, so here goes.
1. I want to take a vacation somewhere, anywhere, as long as it has blue skies, blue water and white sand. I'll take Miami if i have to. I need tranquility, nice serene scenery, a poolside, a book and peace of mind. Ahhh....just thinking about it...
2. I want to color my hair so bad! I mean, i have even tried henna, but it only makes my hair look rusty and dry although i do like the conditioning aspects of it and it's really not dry at all. However, the color for me sucks!. Plah! :-P. So, to try not to be unhealthy or unnatural to my hair, i think i will give Aveda a shot...eventually and IF i can afford it. Lord knows, i would love to walk into Sallys, get a box red color and call it a day. my conscience won't let me. Sigh :-(
3. Speaking of hair, i have been trying to be patient, but i am dying for my hair to grow a little bit longer so i can do a nice twist out. I even made my own concoction of whipped Shea Butter [unrefined shea butter, EVOO, EVCO, a little grapeseed and Almond oil too]. I'm so excited but so far, i have only 1 1/2 inches of growth since March 10,2011 from when i shaved it completely off. Ugh! WHY DIDNT I TRANSITION?!?! Oh well! it is what it is. When my hair is longer, i will wish it was shorter. We always want what we don't have, am i right ladies?!?! And how about that color in the pic?!?! Fab! (via http://public.fotki.com/xtremelyperfect/)
4. So to get off the subject of my hair [because i will stay on it if you let me], the other thing i would love to do is paint my apartment. The colors i'm considering is a soft blue like glacier from Restoration Hardware), a spa like color like Silver Sage from Restoration Hardware and a tan color...like a cappuccino, also from Restoration Hardware. I'm on the fence because my apartment doesnt have a whole lot of natural lighting and i dont want the place to look darker, however, these white wells are not that warm and welcoming AT ALL. All the paint colors can be matched at Home Depot with Behr for half the price as long as i have the right color swatch, so i'm going to get on it. My place just needs an all around makeover. IKEA...here i come. :-)
Glacier
Cappuccino
Silver Sage
Ok....i think i'm done ranting for now. Ahhhh....that felt good. i needed to get that out. :-)
Let the fun times begin!
SincerelyNiah!
1. I want to take a vacation somewhere, anywhere, as long as it has blue skies, blue water and white sand. I'll take Miami if i have to. I need tranquility, nice serene scenery, a poolside, a book and peace of mind. Ahhh....just thinking about it...
2. I want to color my hair so bad! I mean, i have even tried henna, but it only makes my hair look rusty and dry although i do like the conditioning aspects of it and it's really not dry at all. However, the color for me sucks!. Plah! :-P. So, to try not to be unhealthy or unnatural to my hair, i think i will give Aveda a shot...eventually and IF i can afford it. Lord knows, i would love to walk into Sallys, get a box red color and call it a day. my conscience won't let me. Sigh :-(
3. Speaking of hair, i have been trying to be patient, but i am dying for my hair to grow a little bit longer so i can do a nice twist out. I even made my own concoction of whipped Shea Butter [unrefined shea butter, EVOO, EVCO, a little grapeseed and Almond oil too]. I'm so excited but so far, i have only 1 1/2 inches of growth since March 10,2011 from when i shaved it completely off. Ugh! WHY DIDNT I TRANSITION?!?! Oh well! it is what it is. When my hair is longer, i will wish it was shorter. We always want what we don't have, am i right ladies?!?! And how about that color in the pic?!?! Fab! (via http://public.fotki.com/xtremelyperfect/)
4. So to get off the subject of my hair [because i will stay on it if you let me], the other thing i would love to do is paint my apartment. The colors i'm considering is a soft blue like glacier from Restoration Hardware), a spa like color like Silver Sage from Restoration Hardware and a tan color...like a cappuccino, also from Restoration Hardware. I'm on the fence because my apartment doesnt have a whole lot of natural lighting and i dont want the place to look darker, however, these white wells are not that warm and welcoming AT ALL. All the paint colors can be matched at Home Depot with Behr for half the price as long as i have the right color swatch, so i'm going to get on it. My place just needs an all around makeover. IKEA...here i come. :-)
Ok....i think i'm done ranting for now. Ahhhh....that felt good. i needed to get that out. :-)
Let the fun times begin!
SincerelyNiah!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Hair Envy of The Day!
I recently became a follower of this beautiful young lady because of her addiction to Etsy as well as mine. Funny thing is, i saw her a long long long time ago while surfing Essences' online magazine looking at their Wedding column. One wedding that caught my eye was the wedding of Cyn and Les. The photographs were absolutely amazing but even better, so was her dress, his tux, their location and the many fun items they purchased to decorate their wedding on a budget from Etsy.
Maybe a year later, i ran across her website, www.addicted2etsy.com and fell in love with her natural hair. As i went through her blog, what do i see?!?! Her wedding pictures....the same ones i saw on essence.com and coul never forget about. What do you know....it was the same girl! Her fro is breath taking! It looks healthy, full of body and sheen. And i just adore the way she styles her hair whether it be in a hat, a curly bang, flat twisted or an all out fro. AND her style of dress is too cute. Homegirl can put a fly outfit together and make it look effortless! She inspires me with my hair as well as shopping on a budget. Support her blog as she continues to give divine ideas of outfits, shops to shop from on etsy and inadvertingly, hair styles to rock! :-)
Check her out at:
http://www.addicted2etsy.com
http://twitter.com/#!/addicted2etsy
Stay Fabulous!!!
SincerelyNiah :-)
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
They said i had to go to rehab, but i said...NO! NO! NO!
As you all know, i am a product junkie!!! Yeah, i said it and i'm not shamed to admit it! Well....a little, but don't judge me. Lol! I buy any and everything on an impulse. if i think it may give my hair a little extra umph in enhancing my curls, loosening my curl pattern, giving it shine or just making it FIERCE, i will try it!!!
I have tried everything from henna treatments to making my own concoctions and just about anything that claims to be organic or geared towards natural hair. I really need to step back and just try a few things at a time and create a staple, so to rehab i go....
What i noticed works for me right now are the following:
- For Shampoo, either Aussie Moist Shampoo or Yes to Carrots, which is my favorite! Smells soooo good! (target)
- For co-wash, Aussie Moist Conditioner (target)
- After co-wash or shampoo, Giovanni Direct Leave-In (VitaminShoppe)
- For Deep Condition treatment, Generic Biolage (from Sallys), mixed with Organic Honey and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Whole Foods) that i mix together myself.
- For styling of my TWA or to define my curls and hold them, Eco Styler w/Olive Oil. (Sallys)
- Sealant and or twists, Organic unrefined shea butter (Online...can't remember the site. Eek! ) mixed with coconut oil <---(VitaminShoppe) Shout out to NaturallyCandi for the recipe!
All i want now to keep moisture in my hair is a Huetiful Steamer and i will be the happiest person on this earth!!!! ( i hope my boyfriend is reading this....hint hint! ;-p)
There you have it! This product junkie is officially in rehab. I wont try or buy anything new until i run out of all of these products. Lord knows i will definitely save some money.
Tootles chicas and stay fab. :-)
SincerelyNiah!
I have tried everything from henna treatments to making my own concoctions and just about anything that claims to be organic or geared towards natural hair. I really need to step back and just try a few things at a time and create a staple, so to rehab i go....
What i noticed works for me right now are the following:
- For Deep Condition treatment, Generic Biolage (from Sallys), mixed with Organic Honey and Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Whole Foods) that i mix together myself.
All i want now to keep moisture in my hair is a Huetiful Steamer and i will be the happiest person on this earth!!!! ( i hope my boyfriend is reading this....hint hint! ;-p)
There you have it! This product junkie is officially in rehab. I wont try or buy anything new until i run out of all of these products. Lord knows i will definitely save some money.
Tootles chicas and stay fab. :-)
SincerelyNiah!
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