Monday, June 28, 2010

I Am Always Doing Things I Can't Do, That's How I Get To Do Them - Pablo Picasso

It's Monday, which means it is time to announce the results of the Ruby Woo Giveaway! Thank you to everyone that entered, I am definitely going to try out some of the recommendations mentioned!  Our winner is; Ms. Princess! Please contact me via the following email address; nikole@themoptopmaven.com, and be sure to include your name and address! - Also will Kimberly [Polyvore name KChapman] please contact me; you are the second runner up for Effervescent Evergreen from our Ododo Originals giveaway.

Is it me or are the weekends never long enough? I braved the crowds and mass traffic jams [due to the BET awards] to get out and do some networking & building with a few colleagues this weekend, so needless to say I got very little sleep. I plan to make up for it in the next few days as this Wed Lo & I leave for Chicago, hopefully I will be able to hit the "reset" button and get some serious R&R.

Last night at around 11PM, I attempted a bantu-knot out that resulted in me wetting my hair and slicking it back in a bun this morning. It was an epic FAIL. Maybe I need to watch a few more videos because clearly I missed the mark. I had somewhat of a frizzy hybrid mullet-shag. No bueno. 

My hair in the first set of pics [with the blue & white jumper] is the same twist out I wore all week, I simply re-twisted it and let it "set" for about an hour. What I love about the Miss Jessie's Buttercreme is how soft it kept my hair, as I didn't moisturize it all week. The second set of pics [with the colorful dress] my hair is a bit different, I wet it thoroughly [didn't shampoo, just wet], and re-twisted it [without adding product], then I untwisted my hair while it was still damp, so it gave it more of a curlier almost wash & go type feel. A word to the wise though when attempting this method; as time progresses, your hair will swell to the size of Texas, so if big hair isn't your thing..then let it dry all the way!

Messing around with the shutter speed & exposure on my camera..

Wearing:
Outfit #1
Blue/White Romper: Vintage [Estate Sale]
Gold Bracelets: Forever 21
Beaded Bracelets: H&M
Yellow Clutch Bag: Vintage

Outfit #2
Dress: "Image" -->Some random boutique @ the Beverly Center
Sheer Blue Tights: Forever 21
Shoes: LF
Yellow Clutch Bag: Vintage
Two Finger Hope Ring: Forever 21
Gold Bracelets: Forever 21
Beaded Bracelets: H&M

21 comments:

  1. I love love your electric blue nails

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  2. I absolutely LOVE your style!

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  3. Congrats to the winners! Everything looked so gorgeous.

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  4. Love the look as usual, but...what's the polish you're wearing? I need it in my life ;)

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  5. Please, what's the name of your camera? I'm camera hunting...

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  6. I can't wait until Wednesday, you know the entire flight is going to be the ultimate grind session! And fyi I stole a pic lol!!!!

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  7. I NEED that nail polish, and those yellow shoes! Like now! LOL

    Fabulous as usual.

    ~ Eboni Ife'
    The Fashionista Next Door

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  8. omg wow!! You dnt understand how much I loooove your hair!.. Ive always wanted bangs like urs but I shaved the side of my hair lol xx beautiful Lady! xx

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  9. OMG! I CANNOT believe that I won! Un-freakin-believable! I never win anything!!! I was just doing my fav blog rounds: Moptop, Curly Nikki and His Hers Chicago. I was saying "I know I didn't win" and then I see my name! I'm so excited because I'm too much of a punk to purchase red lipstick. I've been wearing Pop Mode for the past 5 yrs! Can't wait to give the Ruby Woo a try.

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  10. great photos! safe travels to chicago :)

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  11. awwww my two favorite bloggers! so cute ladies

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  12. Your romper & dress are so cute!

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  13. @NakedSha- the model camera she uses is in her FAQ

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  14. Congrats @Ms. Princess on the win! I love the blue and white romper you're rocking. You and Lo are going to have a great time in Chicago! The weather is perfectly warm yet breezy. Let me know if you're looking for suggestions on places to go.

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  15. just came across you blog.I loves it!!!and i am blog rolling you

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  16. ^Same here! I just came across your blog, and I'm in love! You've got great style! Adding you to my blogroll! ^^

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  17. Congrats, Ms. Princess!

    I am lovin' the way Lo is rockin' her second outfit! You guys travel safely and have a great time :)

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  18. @Seygra, Thank you! The color is No Room For The Blues by O.P.I!

    @Sarai; Thank you!

    @Hell Notes for Beauty; Thank you!

    @Living Fly on a Dime; Thank you! The color is No Room For The Blues by O.P.I!

    @NakedSha; Nikon D60 w/18-25mm Lens

    @his hers Exactly! We may even be forced to jump off the plane because we will get on people's nerves!! lollllll

    @Ife' Thank you! They are actually Lo's shoes, she got them from the LF warehouse sale.

    @Mina; Thank you!

    @Ms. Princess; Congrats! I hope you love the color! It never failed me.

    @M I N G Thank you!

    @simplychic; Thank you so much!

    @SEWING STARDOM; Thanks chica!

    @CoCoCosmopolitan Thank you!

    @Chinye; I can't wait, I am glad the weather is nice, I need a break from this fickle L.A weather.

    @Chic; Therapy Thank you chica!

    @Tiffny; Thank you so much!!

    @Dobe; I love her second outfit! Thanks for the blessings on our travels!

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  19. Love the yellow sandals!!!!!!!!!

    XOXO,

    http://outfitidentifier.com/

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  20. isnt your hair gorgeous. i need to try honey!!! ..i'd be busy eating it :]

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