Too cute!

Look at these adorable babies! I'm loving little ma's natural puff. I hope my babies look like this one day!
This picture is an instant good mood!

MORE Things that make me SMILE!

I mean, come on, does it get any better than this?

The Dating Files: UPDATE

And the most crucial update from my six-week hiatus? Well..let's just say that I've been dating a wonderful man for the past six weeks and I'm happy. lol. Sorry, bloggies, but for now my lips are sealed!

Get it Straight!

So over the Easter weekend, I decided to get my ends trimmed. It had been a while and I was at home so I could go to my old stylist. This was also a great opportunity to do a length check. In addition to trimming my ends, I got my hair lightly pressed and got a new cut. SO.....What do you think!?

BEFORE:

AFTER:

We'll see how long this lasts. I like to work out, sweat, and not be concerned about my hair in the process. Plus, I am awful at wrapping my head at night. It's an art that I could never master, but alas. The good thing is that I can throw some water on my head and go right on back to being curly me!

Lol. Straight hair kisses!

Black History & Culture Showcase

This weekend, I went to Philadelphia's Annual Black History & Culture Showcase. I heard about the free event on the radio and decided to stop by. They had all kinds of display rooms including sports, military, culture, slavery, and inventions. Here's what was going on:

These men are members of the Montford Point Marines, the first African-American Marines in the country. They are being awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Barack Obama...and they were sweet as pie!

I also learned a lot of inventions by Black-Americans that I never knew of. Here are some of the intentions that surprised me!

Great job Philadelphia on a fantastic showcase!

$1 Day in NYC!

Ever just want to hang out in the city and not go broke? Actually, here's a better question. Ever NOT just want to hang out in the city and not go broke? Goodness. I love me some Nueva York, but this place can really break the bank. A few weeks ago, I met up with my girls and we did New York...on a DOLLAR!

WHY? Because "A Dolla Make Me Holla Honey Boo Boo!!!"

 You MUST watch this 6 year old beauty queen on TLC's Toddler's and Tiaras if you haven't already. She is FEARLESS and I love her for that!

The day started off with a slice of $1 pizza for lunch form 2 Bros Pizza at 36th and 8th. My fave when you are hungry and on a budget! It was met with mixed reviews, but honestly, those girls were trippin' because we've gone back since and they LOVED it!

 Next, we decided to head over to Central Park to see what was going on. Here are some pretty flowers that we saw en route. Come on spring! I'm ready for you.

 

Obviously, reaching the park entrance was a great excuse for a quick photo shoot!

We saw a family of singers at the Bethesda Fountain and stopped to listen for a bit.

Then after much girl-talk, we headed back uptown to make dinner and watch one of my all time favorite movies on Netflix, TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME!

Awesome girl day!

Six Week Photo Mash-UP!

Okay lovelies,


Here are some hair pics from the past few weeks. Happy Updates!

Good times with the gusband.

Backstage with Tony-nominated actor, Norm Lewis, after a performance of my new favorite show on Broadway, PORGY AND BESS! I've seen it three times already and counting...

Winter fashions. I was big on the head wrap. Gotta keep my situation warm.

No, I still can't play the guitar, but I thought this beanie look was totally bohemian chic!

Sparkle clips on a wild twist out! lol.

A slightly more pulled together look at the request of my mother who still doesn't fully endorse the natural look. Pompadour in the front, twist out poof in the back.

I'M BAAAAAACK!

Oh My Goodness Blogging Babies!

IT'S BEEN TOO LONG! I am so sorry loves, but I have totally been MIA. Just wanted to let you know that I am back and that the updates on the past six weeks are on their way!

Love you!

BLACtresses