DIY Burlap Wreath

Hola!

This is one of my favorite, quick and easy DIY projects...a burlap wreath. It takes little effort but is such a big statement piece for your front door. Enjoy!

XOXO,
Tasha

Review: Hair Straightener Brush on Natural Hair

HOLA!
Does this gadget work on natural hair???? Check out my new video on my first impression/review on the Miropure hair straightener brush.

XOXO,
Tasha

Natural Hair Tutorial: Twist & Curl

Hey y'all!
Here is my new video on my take of a twist and curl for us naturalistas! Hope you enjoy!

XOXO,
Tasha

20 Minute Natural Hair Style!

Yep, you read it right! This style only takes 20 minutes and will last you days! Enjoy the video below...like, comment and subscribe to my YouTube channel!

XOXO, 
Tasha

Individual Crochet Faux Goddess Locs

Hey y'all!

I'm going on vacation next week...YAY! So that means my hair gets put away so I don't have to pack 10 different hair products. I've been eyeing the goddess locs for months now and I finally decided to give them a try. It took a lot longer than I thought it would take, but once I got the hang of it, the install was pretty easy! Enjoy this tutorial!

XOXO,
Tasha

Ion Color Brilliance Liquid Hair Make Up

Hey y'all!

I'm so excited to share this video because this is a product I really like and works as advertised. One of my favorite YouTuber's, Naptural85, did a first impressions video on this product and I knew immediately that I had to find it. This is perfect if you want to have fun with some color but don't want the commitment or risk the damage. Hope you enjoy my first impressions and how I used this hair make up to style my twist out! Thanks for watching!

XOXO, 
Tasha

Little Girl Natural Hairstyle + 1st Impressions on NEW Eco Styler

Hola!

Today's video is a tutorial for that little naturalista in your life. You know that one who can't do her own hair, but always wants a say so in her hairstyle??? Yeah, her! Lol! Well she is sure to love this one. It is not only super cute, but it is super quick, which is plus for daughter and mommy! 
Thanks for watching!

XOXO, 
Tasha

Things to know BEFORE you big chop

Hey there!

Are you transitioning? Have you been thinking about doing the big chop?? Have you big chopped recently??? If any of these apply than this video is for you. Here are some tips and things you should consider before pulling out your scissors. If you have already big chopped, this video will help you embrace and love your natural hair. Enjoy!

Laters!
Tasha

Protective Style: Crochet Braids

Hey y'all!

I'm back with another hair tutorial! I've really been over my hair lately, I'm kinda going through that awkward phase of my grow out so me and my hair have a love-hate relationship right now. So I have put her away for at least a couple weeks with some crochet braids. Check out the video below to see how they turned out and to get an easy tutorial!

Laters, 
Tasha

Natural Hair Tutorial: Flat Twist Updo

Happy 2017!!

I'm starting the new year with a new video for you guys. As I grow out my tapered cut, I'm beginning to be able to experiment with some other styles besides my beloved twist out. Check out the video below to see how I created this quick and easy hairstyle!

Laters,

Tasha

Product Review: Curls Blissful Lengths Vitamins

Helllllooooo!

Check out my most recent video below. This week I share my thoughts and results on the new Curls Blissful Lengths Liquid Hair Growth Vitamins. Hope you enjoy and don't forget to enter the giveaway on my channel that ends in 4 days!

XOXO,
Tasha

Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Hola!

I know Christmas is getting closer and it's probably becoming more challenging trying to figure out what to do with that darn Elf! While we don't have one in our home, I enjoy seeing pictures of the great ideas other people have come up with. I have rounded up a few photos (thanks to a friend and google :) that can hopefully get you out of your Elf funk!

 Elf enjoying a bubble bath!

Who doesn't like a day at the beach? 

 "I need a snack, I'll just finish these."

 Hey, does this train go to New York?

 "Looks like you need an oil change and a new alternator"

 Sack race!

 Netflix and chill lol

 He wants to feel like a member of the crew!

 Oh, I'm just hanging around!

 Thanks for the help wrapping the gifts Elf!

 Being an Elf is a tough job #spaday

 Nap time!

 Elf doing his chores!

 Busted!

 #Frozen

Just trying to stay fit and trim!

Hope these help to wrap up your next couple of weeks with Mr. Elf!

Laters, 

Tasha

Vlog & DIY Christmas Treats

Happy Monday Folks!

For today's video we take a stab at the vlogging world! Yay! This was something different for us but I wanted to make these Christmas treats I heard of and saw on Pinterest called Christmas crack. Pinterest Fail or Success???? You'll have to watch the video to find out. Hope you enjoy tagging along with us to Target and back home to make these treats! Enjoy!

Laters, 

Tasha

'Tis the Season...

For a GIVEAWAY!

Hey beautiful people,
Check out the video below so you can have the chance to be entered into a Christmas giveaway! Who doesn't like getting something for free, right???? I know I do! Head on over to my channel now because this giveaway ends December 24, 2016. Good Luck!

Laters,
Tasha

Fall/Winter Lookbook 2016- Thrift Store Edition

Hey There!

I have finally done another lookbook for  you guys featuring my thrift store finds! YAY!! I hope you enjoy these looks I have put together for you. And don't forget to shop your local thrift and consignment stores to support your local community!

Laters, 

Tasha

Moisturizing your Natural Hair

Heeeeeyyyyy *insert dramatic wave*

Another video for you guys and gals! Struggling with dry hair??? Recently big chopped??? Just can't figure out what you are doing wrong??? Then this video is for Y-O-U! Doesn't matter if you  have been natural 5 days, 5 years or all your life, at some point we all struggle with dry hair. I have learned a lot since I big chopped in 2011 and I hope these tips that I have learned along my journey can help you as well!

*Ehhhhh, not the cutest thumbnail but don't judge me lol

Laters!
Tasha

Natural Hair Blow Out x Twist Out

Happy Monday Morning!

I'm back with another YouTube video! I'm slowly getting more comfortable in front of the camera and really learning to roll with the punches. I can be a bit of a perfectionist at times and this has definitely taught me that it's okay for mistakes and imperfections. While recording the dog will bark, the phone will ring and the kids will talk, cry and beg to be on camera and that's okay...IT'S LYFE!

Today is another twist out video but this time it was done on blown out hair. This is my favorite way to style my hair, but I don't do it often because I want to limit the use of heat as to not cause any unnecessary damage. But check out the video below and I hope you give it a try!!

P.S. Thanks for joining me on this journey and learning with me as I go. Thanks for your time and patience, I will only get better from here :)!

Products Used:
Shampoo- L'Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls Nourishing Shampoo
Conditioner- L'Oréal Paris Advanced Haircare Extraordinary Oil Curls Nourishing Conditioner
Leave-in Conditioner- Curls Blueberry Bliss Reparative Leave In Conditioner
Oil- DIY mixutre
Shea butter mix- DIY mixture with raw shea butter (shea butter purchased here)
Styler- Obia Naturals Curl Enhancing Custard
Brush- Tangle Wrangler
Blow Dryer- Infiniti Pro by Conair

Laters!

Four-Eyed Fashion

Hola!

E  I  Z  C  B  M Oooooo (I think)... 1 or 2, 2 or 3, 3 or 4.... wait, can you go back to the last one. If any of this sounds familiar then chances are you are a part of the squinty eyed, can't see a thing, almost blind, contact or glasses wearing committee. Lol!! But don't fret, glasses have come a long way and are now a fashion accessory. I wore contacts most of my teens and early 20's and then I had a kid....yeah, taking out those dry contacts after an unexpected nap (you know the whole sleep when the baby sleeps thing or falling asleep while nursing, moving on) got old really fast. So since then I found myself wearing my glasses more and although they are a necessity, I wanted them to be cute as well.  

I started browsing around online for glasses and imagine my surprise when I found out that I can get frames for less than $30 instead of $200 from my eye doctor. I'm here for it!!! My prescription has not changed for about the past 5 years so I figured why not have some fun with my eye wear. And then one day 1 extra pair turned into like 8, but who's counting!

Between sales, coupons, discounts, etc. I never pay more than $25 for a pair of glasses. Yep, you read it right 25 bucks! Before I found out about the goldmine of ordering prescription glasses online I would generally alternate each year between letting my insurance cover my glasses and contacts. But since discovering this world, I always let my insurance cover my contacts because I know I can get my glasses for little cost and sometimes FREE!

Here are a few that are in my four-eyed arsenal!

*Disclaimer: I tried to go back and find some of these glasses on the various websites I use, but wasn't that successful since I've had some of these for a few years. 

Here is the link for this black pair, it also comes in a tortoise shell color. But these bad boys only cost $12.95 and they are a great sturdy plastic frame that I wear almost daily. I  have had these frames for about a year now and have had no issues. I'm thinking about ordering the other color as well!

I could no longer find the navy color in this frame, but this is very close to it in 3 colors for the low price of $19.95. I honestly don't wear these very often because I feel like they have to go with the right outfit, but they are still nice to play around in. 

These are not the exact pair I have either, but this is very close for only $19.99. I have only had these purple frames for about 6 months and don't wear these often either. I have always wanted a pair of glasses in a fun color and these are nice to add a splash of color from time to time.

These are also another old pair that I bought at lest 3 years ago, here is a similar style for $23.00!

These are another nice pair of every day pair glasses. I use to wear these all the time until I got my black frames above. I have had these for at least 3-4 years and they continue to hold up well! Since I have had these for so long I'm sure this pair is enjoying retirement, but here is another fun pair in a similar style for $29.95.

So as you can see there are many options out there for fashionable glasses at very affordable prices. For many of these websites you can sign up to get emails from them in which most of them will give you a discount code to use on your first pair. I hope this helps you not only get your glasses on a budget but to also stay stylin & profilin!

Laters!

Natural Hair: Tapered Cut Twist Out

Hello Party People!

Guess what??? I'm venturing into the world of YouTube! Am I nervous? Absolutely! Birthing this blog was already kinda scary, so the world of videos really makes me bite my nails. And it's not so much that I am shy, but it's hard to put yourself out there for not only the praises but the judgement from others. The internet can be mean lol! But, I don't want to live with regrets and I want to teach my girls to try any and everything they put their little minds to! So here goes nothing!

I have put a few unofficial videos on YouTube but this was my first "real" video. It was much longer than I anticipated but after reviewing the footage I just couldn't stop talking. While editing there were plenty of times where I said, "Just be quiet Tasha" haha! But without further delay here it is and I hope to only get better with time, just be patient with me. Thanks for watching and following this unplanned journey!

Laters!
Tasha

DIY: 100% Satin Hair Bonnet

Hello Beautiful!

Today I bring you a tutorial for something every woman should have in her hair stash. A satin bonnet!! Now, I'm not talking about one of those $2.99 bonnets you get from Walmart or your local beauty supply store. No judgement if that's your preference but have you ever really felt the fabric on those? Many times the outside is soft and silky and the inside........well, not so much. For many of us, especially those with natural hair, we struggle with keeping our hair soft and moisturized. Who wants to spend $10-$20 on hair products only to have it soaked into your bonnet or your pillowcase and not in your hair?? Not I!

I recently lost misplaced my satin bonnet that I've had for years and I figured this was the perfect time to whip out my sewing machine and make my own. *Disclaimer: I am by no means a professional sewer, not even an amateur, so if I can get this done anyone can.* So I went to Joanns and picked out some fabric, which wasn't a very big selection at all. If you choose to tackle this project, make sure you look at the label on the fabric spool and it says charmeuse satin.

Materials:
Charmeuse satin fabric (1 yard)
Scissors
Measuring tape
Disappearing fabric ink
Pins
1" elastic
Sewing machine or needle and matching thread