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In The Eye Of The Storm

November 8, 2019 fashion, lifestyle

This has been a really trying week for me to say the least. Mentally I’ve been all over the place and I’m trying my best to stay as level headed as humanly possible. But if I’m being honest with myself this week almost broke me down, but God. I really lean on God to help me get through the trails I face and he has never let me down. As my grandmother says, grace and mercy baby grace and mercy. Have you ever experienced something that blindsided you and left you breathless? I think we all have at some point in our lives but the one thing I’ve learned over the years is trails will always come but the way you respond to them is where growth lies. No matter how good of a person you are, how intelligent you are, or how much you pray. You will be faced with a mountain that you will have to move or climb. Since I’m not capable of moving mountains I leave them in God’s hands. I can’t allow what I’m going through to overtake me. I just trust in God that he keeps me in perfect peace and helps me stand strong while in the eye of the storm I’m facing. As in everything this too shall pass. Everything has a time and a season in your life and this is the season of peace for me. I’m claiming it. I will no longer allow anything or anyone to get me off balance and disrupt my peace. If there is one thing I know how to do well that’s to pray. I’ve done a lot of this lately and as a result the smile on my face is genuine. I am truly at peace, with everything.

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Does Aussie Miracle Curl Work: Product Review

July 27, 2018 beauty, lifestyle

Aussie Miracle Curl Collection

No matter where I go I will always be a hairstylist. I just can’t seem to escape it. Even on vacation, I’m washing, deep conditioning, and styling my girl’s hair. Since we’ve been on vacation I’ve had to wash their hair every day due to the pool water which is not normal for us. We typically stick to a once a week schedule. I was happy that this vacation I was fully prepared to maintain both my and my baby’s hair with the Aussie Miracle Curl collection.

Does Aussie Miracle Curl Work

Aussie Miracle Curls Collection is designed to provide moisture and protection for effortlessly gorgeous, moist curls! Great for all hair types who want deep conditioning, shine, and moisture. YES, it works.

I was fortunate to receive the collection in the mail and family vacation was the perfect opportunity to put these products to the test. The Miracle Curl collection features seven different products catered to curly and coiled hair. Although I received the entire collection I only had the opportunity to test a few of the items to give you a thorough review.

MIRACLE CURLS SHAMPOO:

On a scale of 1 to 5, I would rate this Shampoo a 4. I was able to get a great lather with one application of the product. I felt the shampoo gave me a thorough cleaning on my hair and scalp without leaving a residue or film on my hair.

MIRACLE CURLS CONDITIONER:

I give this conditioner a 3 out of 5. Mainly because it was an instant conditioner and I typically skip over these types of conditioners altogether. Every time I wash my hair I always deep condition or I invest in the hair mask and co-wash products. I did also use this conditioner on my daughters without any problems. This product works best on loosely coiled hair.

MIRACLE CURLS CO-WASH:

My go-to product this vacation. I loved that I was able to wash their hair daily without any issues and still maintain their curl patterns. This was a must-have for me this past week. Complete time saver.

3 MINUTE MIRACLE MOIST:

This is the product I underestimated the most. I didn’t think I would notice and conditioning properties in 3 minutes. Boy was I was wrong… Truly hate saying that lol. I did notice a difference after using this product in comparison to the daily conditioner. My hair was softer and the curls bounced back after detangling.

3 MINUTE MIRACLE CURLS:

This product I did not have the opportunity to use however, I will update as soon as I try it.

MIRACLE CURLS LEAVE-IN DETANGLING MILK:

Baby!!! This is LIFE. My girls are four and six with tightly coiled hair and were swimming in the pool all day. So just imagine the tears I had to experience when detangling their hair. This hair milk helped me tremendously. After creating four sections I would apply the milk and SLOWLY comb out their curls. Worked like a charm.

MIRACLE CURLS CRÈME PUDDING:

Also another product I underestimated. This had just the right amount of slip to twist my hair as well as my girls. It did not leave my hair hard and gave me the perfect amount of definition. I wish this product came in a larger size with a pump. it would make it so much easier to use.

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I Am…Class of 2018

June 1, 2018 lifestyle

It has literally taken me almost 2 full weeks to sit down and write this post. It seems that my life is in a consent state of motion and I’m trying my best to live in the moment. If you have not already heard… I completed my first-degree program at Rowan College. I have my associates degree in Liberal Science. I cannot be any happier at this moment and as I stated previously, I am trying my best to live in the moment. This has been such a long road for me and it was not a simple task. I started this process back in 2012 and since then I have given birth, opened a hair salon, given birth again, and opened up a fashion boutique. To stay I have a lot on my plate would be the understatement of the year. During this time, I have taken extended breaks from my educational journey and it has not been easy picking up where I left off. To be in the mindset of studying and writing papers you must have the frame work mapped out. Typically, my mind is in create mode where I’m thinking of hairstyles and fashion styling. At times, I can be overly ambitious and this often causes me to burn out. This past semester was a prime example of this. I was ready to say fu*k this… Seriously, I was just exhausted and needed a break. I still need a break but I’m working on the next degree. During this time, I really took a step back and did a lot of praying a soul searching. I am aware that I can often be my worst enemy as I am extremely motivated, thus I want to finish every project, meet every sales goal, and continue to be cute while doing it all. If you guys could have seen me during finals week you would laugh at that last statement, ya girl was looking rough lol. I digress, my goal is and always will be to motivate someone to follow their dream. Not only to follow that dream but also to walk in your destiny.VIEW POST

Learning To Let Go – Chimere Nicole

September 6, 2016 lifestyle

Miss Ariel

This has got to be one of the hardest days for me as a mother. I know some people may read this post and think I’ve lost my ever loving mind but it just got REAL in my household. My baby is starting school today! Now again, it may not be a huge deal to some but I am VERY over protective of my children. I don’t let them out of my sight, so the thought of my baby going to school for 8 hours, with strangers, and I don’t know what’s she’s doing freaks me out. I mean yesterday I had a total melt down in Target buying school supplies. I mean tears, people staring, and Ariel asking me why I’m sad about her going to school. I just can’t wrap my mind out all this change. This can’t be happening, right? I feel like one minute I felt her kicking me in my tummy, then next she’s walking. Now it’s school, LORD send help. I can’t believe the time has come and now I have to learn to let go. I’m having a total melt down and I need some chocolate, and maybe even a sedative. My nerves are shot. Breathe Chimere, BREATHE!

Just a little history, so you know where I’m coming from. Ariel for me is not only my first born, she apart of my testimony. Before I conceived her I was told by my physicians I would have to wait a year or maybe more before I even considered trying to conceive a child. The news was shocking and heart breaking considering what I had already gone through at the time and I wasn’t sure I would be able to be a mother. I prayed, cried, and prayed again. I just wanted the option to have children. So imagine my surprise when six months later I find out I’m pregnant! You want to talk about a blessing. I truly believe that was the happiest moment of my entire life. I never felt joy and peace so deep in my soul. I mean total bliss. See, Ariel in a sense was my miracle baby. She proved to me that God always has the final say and no matter what you go through God is God alone.When man says no, God says YES! I learned to trust God in that situation and I was rewarded with something greater than I could ever imagine, Ariel.

Now she’s trying to leave me to go to get an education! (OK, I know that was a bit dramatic but you get the idea).

But today I am growing as a mother by allowing God to show me who he is again. I’m learning to trust things outside my level of control. If you know me personally you know I am the ultimate control freak. However, today I learning to let go! I want my baby to sore, and grow. Spread her wings and begin to learn to fly. It’s not always easy to remove your hand from a situation but sometimes letting go is the best option you have. I’m learning today that letting go may be extremely hard for me but it’s the best decision for my baby. Lucky, I still have a little home with me and she’s stuck to my like eyelash glue. Meaning, she picks and chooses when she wants to cooperate. She’s shady sometimes lol. As for Ariel, it’s time for my baby to begin a new chapter in her life. It’s time for her to sore and be great! I won’t let her go to far tho, just far enough to make it to kindergarten. Then we will revisit this whole school thing next year!