Whip My Curls

Does anyone else have natural hair? I've posted about this before but I'm really curious to see if anyone else is on the "natural journey" lol. I've been natural my entire life; I used to get my hair straightened with a hot comb (later on, I switched to a flat iron) every 2 weeks. Standing appointment! But my hair reached a point my sophomore year of college where it stopped retaining length (all hair grows; retaining length is another story). And started to look thinner...just, horrible.

Usually in the summer time I would let my hair do it's thing. Which basically means I fought it. Back then there weren't really any "natural" hair products out there and no one was showcasing their curls. I tried every product under the sun! Summer of 2009 though, I started braiding my hair and bunning it (protective styling and didn't even know it!) and challenged myself to go as long as I could without heat on my hair. I also had managed to get my hands on some way better products, even though they were full of sulfates, silicones, parabens and all that bad stuff!

That was almost 3 years ago.

Since then, I have straightened my hair only twice. Once in April 2010 for a length check and once in March 2011 for my sister's wedding. Never again! I love my curls, I love having texture and being able to do so much more with my hair. It has definitely gotten longer, healthier, shinier and just all around more amazing. If I were to categorize it, I would say it's 3C with a mixture of 4A. Regardless, I love it! I'm currently doing a modified CG Method (Curly Girl Method) and my hair likes it. I also use Aloe Vera Gel, oils on my ends and finger detangle. Combs and brushes tend to rip through my hair or skimp over little tangles or knots too much. I love Kinky Curly, Curls (specifically their Creme Brulee), Curl Junkie, Darcy's Botanicals, and Nature's Gate.

Anyone else out there natural? We should have a meet-up!

Insta Pin?

Is anyone on Instagram or Pinterest?

I'm on both! If you're on either please let me know in the comment section. We can follow each other for fashion, lifestyle, recipes or DIY ideas!

Instagram: yay_storytime

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/kissmycurls or Erica Nicole

Greatest Love of All

I have nothing inspirational to say. My childhood was FILLED with Whitney Houston. I cannot even wrap my head around this devastating loss. I snuck and watched the funeral at work today and just sat there shaking my head in disbelief, feeling like I was being punked. I refuse to remember the bad, only the good. The last time I cried over a celebrity was Michael Jackson; this has been the worst Black History Month I've ever experienced. May God bless her and her family, especially Bobbi Kristina. She will be missed by us all.

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Hey ladies!
If you’ve been reading my blog, then you know I wear whatever I want to. I follow my own rules, not so much what society deems “appropriate” for plus size women. I love my skinny jeans, miniskirts, crop tops, jeggings, tank tops, strapless tops and short dresses. For a long time, I thought I could only wear bootcut jeans and basic tops.

WRONG.

With that being said, I wanted to show how I pulled together a look with one of my new favorite tops from Forever21. Gabi, from gabifresh.com, and Franceta, from franticdreams.com, have really inspired me to step outside my box with sheer tops, crop tops and pleats. I bought this late last year and received a lot of compliments on it, with people in shock that I found it from the fastest of fashion stores lol. We’re having out of control “winter” weather here in Texas; it’s been freezing rain one week and then 70 degrees the next. This top can easily be layered under my trusty faux leather moto jacket, or worn by itself over some skinnies or a short, fitted skirt. The rhinestones are a bonus, and I LOVE how the hem dips in the back. The color was the cherry on top!

Anyone else step outside of their fashion box as of late? I know I really have!

Sneak peak!

Another Dorothy Perkins review coming soon!

Target!

If you know me, then you know I love Target.

Seriously...look through my OOTDs and you will see a trend. I love that place! And with a collab with Jason Wu Feb. 5th and a possible upcoming collab with YSL and Balenciaga, my love grows stronger lol. I went there last Friday with one of my friends and snatched up several items. 3 crop tops (yes, a plus size chick can wear crop tops) and 2 pairs of shoes. I wound up returning the shoes because they were ridiculously high for me and I almost fell trying to break them in around the house. Not cute at all. If you've seen Kevin Hart's "Seriously Funny", then you know what scene popped in my head when my ankle wobbled lol.

I have several high waisted skirts in my closet and some black skinny jeans that I'm thinking about wearing with the crop tops. I replaced the 2 pairs of shoes from there with 2 others from Torrid. I also bought several items from Dorothy Perkins so I'll be doing a review for both brands. Once I finally get around to wearing my crop tops, you KNOW i'll be snapping pics of what they look like on me.

Everyone have a wonderful Friday! :)

New Year!

Dove open cardigan:Forever21
Blue boyfriend tee and boots:Target
Dark skinny jeans:Torrid
Eternity scarf: New York & Co.


Black button up tie top and charcoal skinny jeans:Forever21
Purple suede boots:Nine West
Fake smile after a long day at work:Priceless

Grey cardigan:New York & Co.

Burgundy bow tie blouse:ASOS

Black knit mini skirt and bangles:Forever21

Opaque tights:Walmart

Grey oxford heels:Target

Happy New Year!

I know I said I would upload what I wore for Christmas..2 weeks ago...whoops!

I went to church with my family that morning and then changed once I got home before we headed to a relative's house for Christmas festivities. I planned on eating a lot of food (LOL) so I made sure I was very comfortable ;-)

Also, in the third outfit I'm wearing one of my most FAVORITE tops. I purchased it from ASOS in November I think. I've worn in 3 or 4 times so far and absolutely love it! I like wearing it tucked in but I also wear it out too. I've paired in with the skirt and skinny jeans as well. The super long pieces in the front for the tie were weird for me to figure out at first but once I realized exactly how to tie it, they worked out. I'm not sure if it's still available online but if so, you should definitely snatch it up! I wore this to one of my friends graduation dinners.

Next up...my Target haul. Hopefully I'll have time later this week to post it. I bought some heels amongst other things but they're so high I may end up returning them lol. We'll see!