#World Natural Hair Show ATL

Today I decided to tag along with a friend to the World Natural Hair Show. I didn't originally plan to attend this event because me and crowds just don't mix but I decided to go after The Black Doll Affair. I figured what the heck it's a blogger opportunity and so ladies and gents here I bring to you my photography. I saw so many beautiful naturals and all kinds of interesting hair styles. Jane Carter, Miss Jessie, Huetiful, Mixed Chicks and Mizani were in the house just to name a few. I fought off the shopping fairy on my shoulder telling me to buy everything that sparkled and just ended up with some much needed Shea butter.

She has THE biggest afro in life! Awesome hair!

Shea Moisture I love their products!

Natural hair Fellas ;0) 

Talah Waajid 

Sew in weaves

Miss Jessie's dynamic duo! 

Their hair looks even more amazing in person ;0) 

Color U Cosmetics, Sherita from Perfectly Pretty

They have some amazing pigments. 

I am definitely going to buy a couple for my collection! 

Dope Fro artwork!

Edge Stick, this nifty ceramic flat iron is burn proof and is purposed with straightening your edges and nape. She gave a demonstration and it works beautifully!

I was intrigued by this company, Strawllers, they can be used on both wet and dry hair to achieve a straw set and they come in various widths. 

We loved this guy's art pieces, I'm a fan of nudity lol 

This little girls locs were heart shaped, how cute! 

Check out the little tike behind her ;0)

Scrunchy earrings

I was also introduced to a great handbag designer, Dionne, with Suse J (Jesus spelled backwards). Her handbags are made with wonderful handmade craftsmanship out of Washington and Houston. I had my eye on this bride design but think I also want another with three fashionistas! Who can decide when they are all so fab! I am kicking myself because I didn't buy a mug. Check out her fabulous line at www.susejdesigns.com. All bags can be customized. Ask for details

Be a Doll, Give a Doll

Today I was invited to attend a soiree in honor of The Black Doll Affair by the founder of the Pretty Girls Rock Dresses, LLC organization.

All sizes, shades and ages of 18 years and older, from college students to mothers, career girls to ladies of leisure, TheBlack Dolls are b'huetiful philanthropic role models that band together to tackle the black families issues with shadeism, self-hatred and low self-esteem. For young girls and adult women that look like them, The Black Dolls are on a mission to remind that "Black IS B'huetiful!"  For toddlers, during their Black Doll Deliveries, The Black Dolls deliver their message of b'huety with the gift of a toy black doll. For teens, the Black Dolls hold Self-Esteem Tween Summits.For adult women, The Black Dolls host Conversations of Legacy.  For fun, the Black Dolls enjoy each other at social playdates. To express the importance of community involvement, The Black Dolls donate hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to charitable causes that affect all races living in and around our communities. 

I purchased a Black Pastry Barbie doll by the name of 'Trichelle' as my philanthropic contribution to the cause. I am so proud of Angela and Vanessa Simmons for teaming up with the Barbie company and putting their hip & innovative stamp of style on the brand. There were about 10 different Black dolls to choose from and to be honest I didn't even expect that many. Most of them were cute but I wanted to be sure to get one that was well dressed. Trichelle has a snazzy little dress covered in red lip prints and sports a curly natural looking up do. The hair is what sold me! ;0) Check me out with my doll below. Are you going to join us tomorrow?

Atlanta: 11:30 AM

Ambassadoll: PGM Lauren Singleton 

57 Fighter Group Restaurant

3829 Clairmont Road

Atlanta, GA 30341

(770) 234-0057

#CurlGirlsRock! ATL

Last night I ventured to Harlem Nights lounge in downtown Atlanta for the Curly Girls Rocks event. I heard so much hype about this natural ladies event through Facebook & Twitter that I just had to be there PLUS there were goodie bags, can't pass up the chance to try products for FREE ;) Traffic was horrid getting downtown from my job but when I finally arrived I was content. I managed to be positioned next to some great women in line with all types of curly manes. It was cool just people watching and seeing all the different kinky, coily and curly textures in line, not to mention the fabulous afros and locs!



Harlem Nights was slowly filled with about the estimated 500 tickets sold. There were vendors such as African Pride, who gave away sample packs of their Olive Miracle anti-breakage cream, a free massage by Natural Body spa, my facial place and I actually got a deep tissue massage before from the massuese on site, and a company called Lamik who was doing makeovers as well as a chance to get a fresh & free manicure. I opted to stand in line for what seemed like forever for my free manicure. Mine turned out OK. My thumb didn't fully dry though and in turn got smashed up. I didn't want to bother to have her redo it because I thought the line was long enough and it irritated me having to wait so long so I just got up and let the next woman cool her heels. I did get to try a new peach color that I am swooning over from OPI so I just might pick that up.



Shortly after the place filled up the three bloggers of the evening, Lexi with the Curls, Mahogany Bella and Me, My Hair & the City started the raffle prizes. I was hoping to win something but my feet were telling me the prize wasn't worth another minute standing up in the crowd so I departed shortly after Taren916 & Natural Chica decided to leave.



I ended my evening around 8:30 or so but I am pleased that I attended; especially to try out my new free goodies. My particular goodie bag came with a sample of Jane Carter's Nourish & Shine, Karen's body beautiful's Heavenly Jojoba oil, Hydratherm Naturals moisture boosting deep treatment, Juices & Berries by oyin and a bunch of Olive oil deep condish by Sof n Free. Color U Cosmetics was also in the house. Sherita of Perfectly Pretty did the fab makeup of the models on site.





Check out some of my pictures. I didn't get a chance to snap photos of Natural Chica & Afrobella but I did get one of my favorite youtubers Taren916! ;0)

Girls Night Out with Shecky's

Today I ventured to the lovely Biltmore hotel with one of my great girlfriends, Nija. She actually put me on the fabulous event thrown in honor of 'Girls Night Out.' I usually enjoy getting off early and trekking back up north to my humble abode but I actually looked forward to visiting various vendor stations, getting my goodie bag and sipping on that complimentary cocktail. The party started at 5:30, we met up and chatted along the walk to the Biltmore on sunny W Peachtree. We were kindly greeted by some cute security guards and after showing ID we entered the pristine hotel to sign in for our Shecky's adventure. I got my red wristband, point card and goodie bag ticket to boot.

Before entering the first room we stopped at the 'lush' station for a cocktail lol I got the sangria and Nija opted for the mojito. My Bacardi Sangria was OK it didn't send me over the hill in feeling tipsy heaven but that was fine because we had some shopping to do. There were so many cool vendors there. One sold sexy underwear. I even saw some 'Bride' panties but they had too much coverage for my taste LOL There were a lot of boutiques selling great pieces ranging from 10 bucks to the 100's for shoes and silk dresses. I saw a pair of Bronx shoes priced at $109 and I knew I could find them elsewhere for under 50 so I chose responsibly and avoided the impulse. I felt bad because the owner was sporting them and they looked FAB on her ;0( *shrug* lol Nija was in the market for a new bag and she bought this fabulous light blue one below.

Anyway I found the most amazing candle company. I've been looking for some good candles since I bought my house because I have a lot of space and no candle ever seems to linger in the air for longer than 30 minutes but THIS company is heaven sent. It is called The Fifth & Madison collection. I purchased the Orange Blossom scent for my bedroom. You could smell his candles throughout the entire lobby and both ballrooms of the Biltmore so you KNOW they have some kick! I'm in heaven. I wish I bought 2 dang it! Nija bought some of his body butter, all the scents were simply divine ;0)





If you are interested you can find Shane Nassar at http://www.the5thandmadisoncollection.com/.

 

Dermalogica was also in the house and I've been wanting to try their line out. I recently was given some cleanser and oil reducing lotion by my threading stylist at Arches at Lenox. I loved the lotion and read great reviews on this line from The Moptop Maven so since they were selling their trial kit for 22 bucks at Shecky's I had to get in on the goodies. They even gave me a free daily microexfoliant. I used the cleanser already and after a few weeks will write a review on my skin after using Dermalogica.

(Sorry I didn't get her smiling lol ) oops ;0)

There were also lots of makeup and jewelry vendors. I saw a few nice bracelets but I was desperately trying not to be an impulse shopper. I NEEDED that candle lol ;0) I loved the architecture of the Biltmore, I had only been in that building one other time it is the perfect backdrop for a wedding but I'm sure their prices are quite steep! Check out the tiling on the ceiling!

FBR Cosmetics, this MUA was doing a lovely peacocky eyeshadow look that I plan to duplicate lol 

She has some beautiful curly hair. Love it!

Dope bracelets! Those are the Bronx pinkish brown lace up wedges I wanted on top smh 

The best eye candy of the evening ;)

Nija is cheesing lol 

So here is my Pretty Girl Rock outfit of the day and YES Lord I wore those heels all day smh I decided to sport one of my new digs from F21, this tribal pencil skirt. I love it! 

Check out my Youtube channel (Dominiquelovely) to see what else I scored!

A few things gifted to us in our Shecky's Goodie Bag yay treats!

I purchased the Dermalogica and Fifth candle with my own money