s/s 2011-Charlotte Ronson

Charlotte Ronson.

s.s. 2011

I just absolutely loved this collection. She did some Khaki pieces that are so wearable and not too, Banana Republic looking. I love that I can still buy a leather jacket for spring ....faux of course. And that I may even buy a jumper now. Again you see loose fabrics and color of tomato or that orange-red. Denim, denim, denim. So you will be able to carry over that denim jacket or vest from your fall wardrobe. As well as floral prints. Don't put them in storage. I wonder what her I <3>

~pynkstarr~

************Photos from NYMAG.com

s/s 2011-Alexander Wang

Alexander Wang

S.S. 2011

Hola

I have been trying to catch all the runway shows for this year's fashion week. But I don't have a great internet connection, therefore preventing me from live streaming. I just love fashion no matter what form it comes in. Heck I just love ART!!

Alexander Wang is pretty cute and he has the hottest bags I've ever seen before, sold at Barney's. This year compared to last year his fabrics are more lighter. From what appeared to be silks and chiffons. Colors were light mint, like a daffodil color, golden and white. He did a few jackets. So far I also haven't seen any exposed zippers in the photos I saw. A few vests that were a lil longer and one cute bolero. Overall his collection was good. I see myself maybe jumping into the whole lace thing again for spring. But here are my fave AW looks....ta-ta!!

~pynkstarr~

Forever Blessed

******Photos from NYMAG.com

Yay-Chritian Siriano Spring 2011

Hi there.

So after watching PR8 I realized "hey didn't they host a fashion last night". So I headed over to NYMAG.com and checked to see who won. To my surprise, yet again all the remaining contestants had runway shows. I'll blog about those in another post.

CS's looks were all so fabulose-I like this spelling better :)-I could only chose 5 tho. Don't wanna seem to over crowded. But he appeared to be going for a St. Tropez look. Kinda reminded me of something J-Lo would wear. Then he had some beautiful prints towards the end. There was a lot of asymmetries, off the shoulder. And some dresses had a Grecian feel to them. But overall I loved it of course. Check out below my top 5.

~pynkstarr~

Forever Blessed

*All photos are from NYMag*

What is Co-Washing and the Big Chop??

Hello Chicas

So today I decided to do my first co-wash, after googling it of course. I decided to try it every other week so that way I don't strip my hair completely of it's natural oils from shampooing every week.

So what is Co-Washing?

Co-washing is when you use a conditioner to wash your hair instead of shampoo. Like I said, I want to keep some natural oils in my hair but shampooing, conditioning, and deep conditioning every week was stripping my hair bare.

How I Co-washing?

Today all I did was run my hair under water until it was completely wet then parted it and applied my Nexxus Humectress conditioner. Now some people prefer organic products. To me this works great on my hair so why mess up a good thing. Then, I let the conditioner sit for about 5 mins before washing it out. I applied my Infusium 23 leave-in treatment with a spray bottle then applied my Dudley's Creme Press to my scalp. Twisted my hair up with Lustrasilk Right On! Sealing my ends with Dax Bees wax

How did my Co-washing regi come out?

This was my first experience as a co-washer. But so far I don't feel it has dried out my hair. I'll see in a few days. I have to go some where tomorrow and will have to wear a wig. I want to give my hair a rest from combing and brush and constant touching. So the twisting will have to do for now until I am completely natural.

**Only bad issue I am having is the nape being completely natural and me having to constantly moisturize it**

Big Chop??

I have decided to not chop of my relaxed ends yet. Only because it's majority of my hair. Meaning if I cut it then I'll have a little afro. I couldn't take having an afro but maybe when my hair grows out a little longer i'll chop but for now it needs to grow out a little more. One thing at a time. lol

Some photos coming soon! :)

~Pynkstarr~

Forever Blessed

Brand New, Brand New-hair regi #1

Hello out there in Blogger land

Since I have decided to transition into a natural look for the time being. I am trying a new hair wash regimen.

When I am attending the hair salon, I have no idea what she used. I have been attending the same salon since I was 5. She was so upset that my mom had put a relaxer in my hair. But in my moms defense even though I was 5 or 6, my head was in such pains from the constant pulling and burns from the hot comb. I would cry alll the time. So my mommy put in a kiddie kit. "Just for me". I loved it too. I looked just like the girls on the box. Maybe that's where my fascination with str8 hair came from.

Once I got old enough to was my own hair around 14 or 15 I purchased a book that suggested Nexxus and Dudley products. I plan on continuing to use these products because I love how my hair feels after. But these are my products I use listed below.

Shampoo: Nexxus Therappe luxurious moisturizing shampoo-$20.99

Conditioner: Nexxus Humectress Ultimate moisturizing conditioner.

Deep-conditioning:Lustarasilk Herbal Liquid Cholesterol Deep conditioning salon formula

Leave-in (just re-started using this)-Infusium 23 leave in treatment.

Curl activator: Lustrasilk Right On! and Soft Sheen Soft Care Free Curl

Scalp moisturizing: Dudley's Creme Press, and Dax Bees Wax

These are my new products and what I'll continue to use until I notice a texture difference.

But these are products I want to try.

Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding

KCCC

Carol's Daughter curling milk-something like that

Castor oil, veggie glycerin, coconut oil and natural Shea Butter- all being purchased at Whole Foods

Thanks again for all the support these last few months too...:)

~Pynkstarr~

Forever Blessed.

Am I ready for the Transition?

Hola Chicas

I can't help but be afraid of this journey I may or may not be taking. In a previous post, I mentioned that I may want to go natural but not exactly sure if I am ready to commit fully to being au natural. Full commitment to me means to give up perming for life!! No Perm forever! That was scary to me. I couldn't see myself being comfortable in the corporate world with "nappy" looking hair. I work in a fashion showroom and I wore my hair in the little curls for weeks until recently where I pressed my hair. Then I wore my cute short cut wig. My boss was like OMG you look so cute and I love your hair this way. What she really meant was "please stay away from the natural look because to me you look better this way". With my hair curly, people like my friends complemented me on it. But how did I really look to others, esp those in the corporate world.

Not being able to str8en my hair with a relaxer could alter how people looked at me. I am already African American, short, very skinny, and I live in the 'hood'. And now I'd have nappy hair.

I want to fully transition into natural hair though. It's sexy and cute and just less hectic then perming every other month. It is also more affordable to maintain. It costs me about $100.00 a month to get my hair done. Thats $1200 a year....now add tip and the occasional products you buy to style your hair. Thats almost $1500 a year in just hair care, services, etc.

So far in the past 6 months of natural curling, I have only spent no more than $20 on curl activator. Shampoos and conditioners, deep conditioners I already had.

My point is I am 75% ready to transition fully into natural hair. It's a mind thing. I have to psych myself out into realizing curly or kinky is ok, no matter where you live or work. It's who u truly are. If at any time I feel it affects my chances at a job or whatever then I'll just sew in or wear a wig. But for right now transitioning is in my future....YAY!!!

So if you are ready to go on a journey then take a look at yourself and make a change!!

~Pynkstarr~

Forever Blessed

Fashion Week/ FNO-lincoln park

Hey Chicitas, it is I...Pynky...

While surfing through the internet and checking my mail and twitter I have come to realize that Fashion week is right around the corner. Last season I was able to see the tents in Bryant Park, but this year being that it is sooooo far away from my office at Lincoln Center I can't even catch a glimpse of celebs. Also my plan to win tickets for FNO went to poooh because I never edited or posted my vid. Guess i'll have to read about it like everyone else. But fortunately I will be attending the ENK Coterie, which is a trade show. Maybe I'll see someone famous.

Besides working a booth, I'll also be taking notes on the event. Looking forward too seeing whats hot for Spring and how well NY shows do compared to Las Vegas. #EpicFail I heard.

Back to Fashion week. I'm looking forward to seeing many new and older designers and can't wait to see how they adjust to the new locations. Schedules coming soon.

~PynkYStaRR~

Forever Blessed and Never Stressed :)

When did you fall in love with.....Jones

Hey bellas it is me....Pynky.!!!

I am such a mag hag, which means all I have been doing for the last 10-12 years of my life is buy mags. From Right On! to Jet to Teen Bop....I mean I have just always read mags. Well a few years ago all of my mag collection (over 1000 magazines) were ruined due to water damage. I had stopped for a very long time because that made me realize that gurlfriend you have issues....no pun. The two mags that got ruined was one mag named Suede and another named Vibe Vixen. To me these were the younger versions of Ebony and Essence. They featured people that I loved and knew, watched on TV and listened to on the radio. Unfortunately they were discontinued and it was either read online fashion mags stick the usual group (vogue, instyle, us weekly; etc).

Until a few months ago when I came across a reality show named "Keeping up with the Joneses". To me Tracey M. Ferguson (@tferg3) is the women I've always wanted to mock. The classy African American women, who runs a business in a male dominated field. Accomplishing a lot of things with her vision. I've always wanted to have my own mag some day....you never know right.

Jones mag is so happening and hip. It features all of the people I love to see in a fashion mag. People that not only looks like me, but also dresses how I aspire to be. Classy, flawless, brilliant, and most of all feminine. Jones mag gets 5 ☆☆☆☆☆. Best mag in a long time. Go pick up the Fall 2010 issue.

~Pynkstarr~

Forever blessed and never stressed

Kanye West-He really is sorry

Leave Kanye Alone!!!!

lol. So this isn't fashion related but very interesting.