Fried, Dyed, and Laid to the side

It has occurred to me that there is a new phenomenon sweeping the nation.  No it’s not a new workout, nor is it a new recipe…it is instead a Natural Hair Craze.  Let me first say that I have nothing against natural hair, instead, I may actually be a little envious.  Tracee Ellis Ross, Erykah Badu, Esperanza Spalding, Corinne Bailey Rae….I LOVE their hair.  But what has inspired this craze?

Years ago, black women had to look a certain way to even get our foot in the door. We had to be slim and trim and straighten our hair to get the attention and respect we deserved.  Is it this concept of flawed self-image that has inspired black women today to rock their natural curls?

Aside from the civil and philosophical aspect of the notion of natural hair, it may just be that we are tired of booking appointments with hairdressers, spending hours in the salon, enduring hours of salon talk and spending hundreds on our hair each month.  Maybe, just maybe it’s not a political move at all!

Well to my friends that have natural hair, props to you as I am not as fortunate.  I have the kind of hair that should not be left idle; it must be subdued.  I fully support you ladies and your natural campaign. As for me, I will remain perfectly permed and polished!  

Happy Fourth of July

     If I had to compare myself to someone on the awesome show Girlfriends, I would say I’m a combination of Joan and Lynn.  I’m ambitious, driven and SUPER into holidays yet I’m whimsical and nonchalant about a lot of things.  On this July 4^th as we celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and our country’s independence from Great Britain, I took the opportunity to make some Star Spangled Strawberries! I’m full of ideas I love crafts and cooking.  These too are offered by Exquisite Events!