Do the 'do

I've been studying like mad a lot lately, and not for any school subjects (bad senior!), as I will soon be transitioning out of the braids I've been wearing for the last 3 years/ first 13 years of my life. My prospective style is going to look something like this:

Being African-American, hair has always been a thing for me. I hated my natural hair (pictured above) for a long time, buying into that Good Hair, Bad Hair crap. Nowadays, I realize that there are so many cool styles I can try with my natural hair without using harsh chemicals or scorching heat. Before I get a chance to try them out, I want to give props to a few of the MANY people/celebrities/bloggers that have shown me the light.

Francheska of Hey Fran Hey

At a time when I was questioning my urge to wear my natural hair, I happened upon Fran's blog on tumblr. Not only does she upload pictures of her hair, but she is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to hair care and maintenance. She knows so many different products (and the results of each one) that there is no need for me to go anywhere else when I'm looking for the right products for me.

Folake Huntoon of Style Pantry

Obviously, she's got a killer sense of style, but try to ignore that for the time being. In addition to having the most fabulous (and constantly changing) wardrobe, take a look at those curls. I sincerely hope you're swooning right now.

Zoe Badley of Qqueen of Hearts

I've been following her blog for about half a year now, and I'm always incredulous of her hair. She did some tutorials on how she does certain styles, and I can't wait to try them on my hair. No, but actually. I am literally unable to wait.

Nikki of Curly Nikki

I stumbled upon her blog late one night when I should have been doing homework (like right now), and I was highly impressed. I like how she doesn't just have tips about hair care, she actually fosters discussions about natural hair that are both insightful and thought-provoking.

Erykah Badu

You might remember my posting about this woman on my old blog. Don't worry, my feelings haven't changed. (And yes, my goal is still to grow my hair to that length!) She can wear any hairstyle with a face that gorgeous.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross was the reason I watch Girlfriends, and although the reasons have long since multiplied, my love for her hair remains unchanged. I made a post about her a few months ago, in fact. Wow, I'm obsessed.

Corinne Bailey Rae

Remember her hair on the cover of her self-titled debut album? It's gotten so much longer, and I love the length on her. I read an interview she did on Curly Nikki where she talked about her daily hair regimen, and I internalized every word.

Solange Knowles

For those of you on tumblr (ps: me included!), you know that Solange is all over any fashionista's and/or natural hair advocate's dashboard. Her style is amazing, but lately she's been turning heads because of her hair. I love curls on her!

S&S,

Camille

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Alexa Chung

On days like today, when it's halfway snowing outside and my room is extremely cold and the only "food" in my refrigerator are two 24-pack cases of Hawaiian Punch, crawling around my house in leggings, a scarf, and knee-high socks seems like the appropriate choice.  Enter Alexa Chung. I absolutely love her fashion choices because they're fashionable AND realistic. She never looks like she's trying to be fashionable either, her clothes are naturally chic. I won't even start talking about her hair, lawd.

xoxo,

Camille

Everything is Nothing

I'm the type of person who has a thousand things to do, but somehow finds the time to shop online at least once a day. My current must haves are: this bad boy in red (and eventually black and white), Wellies in black (since the weather here is ridiculously rainy), this cutout minidress  by SMG, and finally the biggest size of this in purple...but that's beside the point! I'm always on my hustle to get this sweater that my closet yearns for or a new dress or top. Sometimes, I feel like getting everything I want for my closet is the most important thing, but it's not. I've realized that it's much more important to appreciate what you have, and I have quite a lot to be grateful for. If I get around to buying even half of the things on my list, I can pat myself on the back. Until then, I'm gonna be happy with the things I have.

And now, for a quick public service announcement:

Desperately seeking leopard heels? Look no further! No longer available.

I've missed blogging, but I've got a few tricks up my sleeve. Stay tuned!

xoxo,

Camille

It Was All A Dream

Today was just one of those days. I'm pretty sure that all the things that could've gone my way today decided to turn around and smack me in the face. But here's the resolution: I'm still here. Nothing broke me since I decided to rise above it all. So I've got no boyfriend, no gym, no SAT scores (won't even get into that!), and you know what? I'm just gonna move on.

Jeans and T-shirt by Urban Outfitters,  TROOPA boots by Steve Madden.

Here's to rising above.

xoxo, 

Camille

Joan Clayton

What can I say about Girlfriends that hasn't already been said? Here's something: I love this show. I have even condensed my workouts to ensure that I get home in time to watch 2 back-to-back episodes. I could just tape them, but where's the fun in that?
I love watching the style evolution of Tracee Ellis Ross' character Joan Clayton from episode to episode. Sometimes I don't love her outfits, but honestly, that's rare. I love the excess of backless blouses the most though, they're so unbearably chic and feminine. If I could give three thumbs up, I totally would.

 And don't EVEN get me started on her hair.

xoxo,

Camille