Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Friday, October 4, 2013

Photo Friday -Naturals of the Week (Oprah, Ms. Lauryn Hill's New Music, etc..) for 10/4


TGIF!!!!! Iam really starting to like Photo Fridays! I get to Insta-slk folks, and just post pictures that I like...natural hair is diverse, and I like it all, although I must be ready to color my hair because my eyes have been especially prone to liking colored hair over the past few weeks...Anyway, I thought that these ladies looked really cute, and were all saying something different with their natural hair.



Oprah looks like she lost some weight! She is shown leaving a hair salon
in California yesterday. She look's great, and I am loving the curls!
#CurlsontheStreet




Christina Milian was shown signing autogrpahs after leaving a
Dancing with the Stars rehearsal this week. Her curls are looking a little
tired, but hopefully a little TLC will bring them back to life! 

And in other news Ms. Lauryn Hill's incarceration has ended. Here is a link to her new song on Sound Cloud called "Consumerism" that she released late last night...

vis Ms. Lauryn Hill's Tumblr




via Instagram

@magdamn - I love the color!!!!!!!!!


@2fancyforya - I live the versatility! It's 5 different styles and it doesn't look
like she modified her texture at all - no twist outs, banding,  etc.
Just quick, cute styles that seem to fit her style & personality. 

@dreadnosity - I like curled locs...

@ericaleshai - A fluffy 'fro...and THE COLOR!!!

@naturallyme_queenkb - I love the braid out!


@nappturallyu81 - Pretty style...


@curlybyrdie - Curls...
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Tuesday, September 24, 2013

New Day, New 'do!...India Arie

It is a new season, and Ms. Arie was ready for a change! The Soul Bird singer has chopped her locs in the past, and I think she can carry this close cut...what do you think? Would you do it? Have you done it?

Last week she filmed a new video like this:

#bts #justdoyouvideoshoot I had a blast shooting this video,
can't wait until you can see it! @zarahair1 @miss_nikki_z emoji

And this week:



I feel so FREE! #NOTmyhair #SoulBirdRise
via Instagram

Friday, September 13, 2013

Celebrity Naturals of the Week...And New Music

Viola Davis at the Prisoners' premier last night - she always
looks good in sheath dresses 

Janelle Monae last night at the ElectricLady album release party
Image via @kiwithebeauty on Instagram

And here is the new "Electric Lady" remix with Solange, Cee Lo, and Big Boi.



Angela Simmon's shows off her years of protective
styling by wearing her pressed natural hair out, and a
nice photo with her Dad. via @AngelaSimmons on Instagram.


Rocking my natural hair! @nikkrokkshair did it! Lol
- via @AngelaSimmons on Instagram


Solange at the Noon by Noor Fashion Show


Unfortunately she was seated next to someone with a
very similar outfit....via DailyMail

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Naturals Making Music: Meet A Lady Named Pearl

I met Pearl at my new favorite place, Decatur Boxing Club, and I'm sorry if you are tired of hearing me talk about boxing, but I love my boxing classes!!! As I've said or maybe I haven't - I've gotten more coordinated and more toned. Pearl is also taking boxing, and you can even see some of her exploits on her Instagram page.  Anyway, I digress (as usual)....

A Lady Named Pearl is a hip hop artist whose music incorporates an influence of African, Caribbean and Jazz music, while blending empowering lyrics with beauty and style. 
Pearl was born in Miami, FL of Haitian parents. Her multicultural background has influenced her rhythms and lyrics, and can be heard throughout her music.

Her debut album, Transformation, was released in June of 2012 to glowing reviews. Pearl is currently working on her 2nd album, so we should look out for it soon. For more information on A Lady Named Pearl, please visit http://aladynamedpearl.com

 
Watch the video by clicking on the link  or watching the video below....



And please take note of Pearl's hair! I really appreciate the way that her features are highlighted when hair is at a minimum....have you worn your hair so short? Would you?
Thursday, April 4, 2013

New Music: Snoop Lion and Miley Cyrus


New Day, New 'Do....
Image via factmag.com

I'm all for people trying new things, and right now Snoop is experimenting with his name, his look, and his music. What do you think of this new collaboration with Miley Cyrus? It is is set to be part of his full length reggae album, Reincarnation, due out later this year. He has also filmed a documentary of the same name. While some have disapproved of his new sound and new look, I'll let you judge for yourself.

To hear the song, click here.




Source
Monday, October 29, 2012

Hey Look It's...Chrisette Michele!

I ran across a photo of Chrisette Michele looking fabulous, so I had to share. I love the hair, the retro '80's look, and the bold lip color. Chrisette has a new album entitled Better in the works, and it should be released soon.  In the meantime, she's traveling in Europe, and I've listed some of her upcoming U.S. tour dates....
Dyed with the beginnings of a high-top fade...source

Tumblr - Goddess braids for travel...


Follow her on Twitter - @ChrisetteM. 

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Friday, October 19, 2012

Elle Varner is Everywhere!

Elle Varner is part of Try Songz' tour, Chapter V, along with Miguel. The tour begins on November 17th in Atlanta and is set to end in the UK in February. Elle's album, Perfectly Imperfect, is doing well and now she is a cover girl several times over.

Elle is on the November cover of  Sister2sister:


Check out an excerpt here
   And is one of two cover girls for Kontol Magazine's Autumn Objects of Desire issue:

Image found here

And to top it off, it's nice to have fans in the White House! Last month in an interview with E! News Pop & Politics, Michelle Obama revealed that Elle Varner is Mailia's favorite singer and that she's also a fan!

I have been in awe of the sheer volume of natural hair on Ms. Varner's head, and every time I've seen it, I've loved it whether it be in a wash-n-go or pulled up, or in a defined twist out....How do you like her music? Her hair?

Here is a link to a Tumblr page dedicated to the singer....
Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4,  
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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Natural Musician...Janelle Monae

UPDATED

   
 Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage



Fun: We Are Young featuring Janell Monae



Color added
Signature look
I worte this post because I love this song, and it features a natural artist, the lovely Janelle Monae. I wouldn't say that this song was made with naturals in mind as the target demographic...but I took the opportunity to add the video and put up a few pictures of Ms. Monae anyway. And I got to update the post with her beautiful jumpsuit from the Met Gala over the weekend. She looks beautiful!

Straight version of Whadyasay?
Inspired, in part, by Janelle Monae

Do you like her uniform or would you prefer that she changed it up more often? Pro: It helps her stand out, in that she definitely won't be confused for another artist with a black and white color palette and a pompadour; it has inspired many a hairstyle including, in part, the Whadyasay? from my book, One Hairstyle, Thirty-one Ways ($5 on Amazon); she does a lot within her self-imposed color and style confines. My cons: I would find it limiting. In a world with so much color and SO many styles out there in the world, I don't ever want to be in such a small box creatively. 

In any event, Essence Magazine has invited Ms. Monae to participate in its Best in Black Beauty Awards where she is expected to present an award. The May 8th event is being hosted by celebrity stylist June Ambrose and Essence Beauty Director Corynne Corbett. Click here to read more about the award show.  

 
'Froing it up!

  
Images and video via askmen.com, jango.com, YouTube, and various sites including Agrlcanmac.. 
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