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December 6, 2019 beauty

Let’s Get Crimps

December 6, 2019 beauty

Let’s talk hair shall we. Now if you happen to be new here, hair and hair care is my passion. I have been a licensed hairstylist for over 15 years and a salon owner for 6 years. I love creating different looks for myself as well as for my clients. Today’s hair tutorial was so much fun for me as I used a technique I haven’t done is many years. It’s called “Crimping” and it a structured waving technique. Crimps come in many sizes and typically for me they are done using a Marcel iron which is heated in a miniature stove. Old school I know, but in my opinion is produces the best results. You won’t be using any of these items to achieve today’s look but as I said, I’m old school.

I’m aware this is not the best method for at home use but it’s what I’m used to. So, when looking to recreate this tutorial for you all who want to achieve the look I went to Amazon to find a tool everyone could use. The hair I’m styling in this tutorial is by Her Hair Company. My previous hair tutorial HERE showed you how I took hair extensions and colored them to this ash blonde color. Which I happened to love by the way. I bleached this hair three times and it still has so much bounce and softness. I wanted to also show you some of the dimension in the hair color by adding waves. This look is very easy and fast. I think it would be perfect to jazz up your holiday looks and formal parties this season.

Hair Details:

Her Hair Company Brazilian straight hair 18 inches: https://bit.ly/2Da3tpO

Crimping iron: https://amzn.to/2OQkdsG

Dress: ClosetSheIn HERE

MEJURI

December 6, 2019 fashion

Exceptional craftsmanship, ethical practices and some of the finest materials available are some of the adjectives used to describe the new fine jewelry collection from Mejuri. If you are looking for luxury pieces for an affordable price Mejuri is definitely the brand you have been searching for. Recently, I was fortunate to collaborate with Mejuri to showcase one of their new limited-edition pieces from this year’s holiday collection. The piece I selected is this beautiful style necklace called “Boyfriend Denim”. What attracted me to this style necklace was the fact it reminded me of the seeing eye. I’m a huge lover of history, specifically ancient history with a concentration in Egypt. My first thought when seeing this piece was ancient Egypt and I was so excited. It truly is the little things that make me happy.

Mejuri handcrafted this piece in Vermeil, which is a thick 18k gold layer on top sterling silver. One thing to note about Vermeil is that sweat and water does not agree with the material. So, I highly recommend you remove it when working out and taking a shower. I noticed after a cardio session that it wasn’t as shiny as before. I gave it a light polish and it was as good as new. You want to preserve your delicate pieces for a lifetime of wear. Additionally, I have my eye on a pair of hoop earrings from the collection that I will be adding to my wish list this holiday season. Take advantage of the sale going on at Mejuri. They are currently offering 10% off one item, 15% off two items, and 20% off three items or more. Happy shopping.

A necklace from Mejuri worn by beauty influencer Chimere Nicole.

Mommy And Me-The Haskins Sisters

December 4, 2019 fashion, lifestyle

We have some guest on the blog today. My daughters Ariel and Leah, also known on YouTube as The Haskins Sisters. One of the many goals for my daughters is for them to learn and understand how hard I work to provide the lifestyle I was not able to have growing up. With this, they learn work ethic and what it takes to be successful entrepreneurs. So, I decided to give them a formal introduction on how I go from concept to production here on the blog. We sat down and talked about what type of photos we wanted to curate and locations in the area. This was the funniest part because they gave ideas as farfetched as taking pictures at the beach in the winter to driving to Virginia. Neither of these options was ideal for their first photo shoot with mommy. So, we settled for the neighboring town. Although, that trip to Virginia sounds pretty good about now.

Once the location was secure we talked about outfits. Do you know these two asked me for a complete wardrobe including matching lipstick and wigs lol? I can’t make this stuff up. All I could do is laugh because they were really into the concept of a “look”. Additionally, I was not agreeing to wearing a Frozen dress so we kept it simple for today’s look. You can never go wrong with black so that’s what we choose. I must say, I really enjoyed this process with them as it was a way for us to spend quality time together and allow their unique personalities to shine through. The facial expressions they make are hilarious and I realized they are truly just like me. Hope you enjoy todays mommy and me shoot and we will be bringing you more looks in the coming weeks. As long as the school work is complete and their room stays clean. It’s a part of the business deal we contracted lol.

mother and daughter sharing a laugh in matching outfits

Outfit Details:

Mini Me’s Look: Hoodies: Here, Shirts: Here, Pants: Here, Sneakers: Here, Purses: Here, Shades: Here

Mommy’s Look: Hoodie: Here, Shirt: Here,(Yes, it’s a mens shirt, they fit oversized). Leggings: Here, Sneakers: Here, Purse:Chanel Boy Bag, Similar Here and Here, Shades: Here

Her Hair Company Ash Blonde Hair Tutorial

December 3, 2019 beauty

For today’s look I partnered with Her Hair Company to show you how to achieve this Ash blonde hair color on hair extensions. I know everyone is into water color but in the event you want to go from black to blonde this tutorial is for you.

Items mentioned/used in video:

Her Hair Company Brazilian straight hair 18 inches: https://bit.ly/2Da3tpO

Matrix V Light hair bleach

Salon pro developer in 40 vol and 20 vol

Wella toner in 27T 2 bottles used

A Heart Of Thanksgiving

November 27, 2019 fashion

chimere nicole beautiful black woman in green dress

chimere nicole beautiful black woman in emerald green dress

beautiful black woman in emerald green dress

chimere nicole beauty influencer in green dress

I have so many things to be thankful for this year. One of those things being the baked macaroni and cheese I can already smell in the oven. Am I the only one excited about the food that’s coming? Honey baked ham is on my menu this year as my family doesn’t usually eat too much turkey. That’s perfectly fine with me, less work for mama. I’ve already made plans to stop at a few friends’ houses for specialty items. Tis is the season for extra cardio and I’m getting my moneys worth from my gym membership. It’s become a little tradition for me to over dress for the holidays. Considering I’m usually sitting on a couch with a plate of food but my new goal moving forward is to be photo shoot ready while doing so. I’m kidding of course but hey, if you look good you feel good right.

Seriously, I’m truly thankful for a sound mind, healthy happy kids, and the ability to walk in purpose. To have the privilege of waking up every day and doing what I love is a gift. I have no complaints I wish to utter and I take absolutely nothing for granted. Thanksgiving for me is about family, food and tradition however it’s also about reflecting on everything that I’m truly grateful for. The list goes on and on and I could write about my gratitude for endless paragraphs. I’ll save you the rhetoric today however my gratitude is always reflected in my smile. Some days it may waiver other days it’s bold and bright for all to see. But it’s always there nonetheless. What are you truly grateful for? Not the superficial or artificial things we have but the things money can’t buy. Today I charge you to really think about these things. How can you add to this list? How can you have a greater impact in the lives of others so that they too have something to be grateful for.

beautiful black woman beauty influencer in green dress

Dress: ClosetSheIn, Shoes: Here, Bag: Aldo (few years old)

Ferris Wheel Of Life

November 19, 2019 fashion, lifestyle

Beautiful black woman blogger chimere nicole, mustard blazer, black tub dress,

Do you feel like life’s a Ferris wheel? Moving slowing and going in circles. I’ve felt this way before and recently my wheel came to an abrupt stop. The jerk that your body experiences when you stop abruptly leaves your mind swimming with thoughts and makes it hard to think clearly. I felt like I was on the top of the ride, able to see all the beauty of God’s creation. But I was scared to death. I could hear my heart beating in my chest and it was getting louder by the second. I though in that moment I would lose myself, lose it all. Ironically enough as the sun, the ocean, and the beauty of the skyline surrounding me appeared, I started to feel an overwhelming sense of peace. In that moment I was flooded with fear that I would fall and afraid of how high I was. Yet through my tears my fear turned into gratitude. I had to experience fear in order to see and to be appreciate all the beauty surrounding me. It was a complete mind shift. I was released from fear and open to receive all of life’s endless possibilities.

Beautiful black woman in front of Ferris wheel

Outfit Details

Blazer: Here, Dress: Here, Shoes: Here, Handbag: Louis Vuitton, Shades: Here

Stylish Shoes On A Budget

November 18, 2019 fashion

I recently did some shoe shopping on Aliexpress.com and picked up some really cute shoes. I wanted to see what all the hype was about and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised. If your looking for some cute shoe options on a budget this site is a must try. Please note that some of these shoes took over a month to receive so keep that in mind when ordering.

Items mentioned/used in video:
Animal Print Clear Heal: https://go.magik.ly/ml/rxlv/
Pink Ankle Sandal: https://go.magik.ly/ml/rxm2/
Lace Up Open Toe Heel: https://go.magik.ly/ml/rxm1/
Croc Style Ankle Boot: https://go.magik.ly/ml/rxlw/
Thigh High Knee Boots: https://go.magik.ly/ml/rxlu/

BooHoo.com Fall Fashion Haul

November 14, 2019 fashion

When I come across fashion finds that won’t break the bank I make sure to share them with you. I uploaded a fall fashion haul from BooHoo.com and featured some great pieces I found under $25. Yes, I said under $25 and I was to excited to share these pieces with you. I listed all the items featured in todays video below.