I’m Back from Ghana!

Happy July! I am back from my vay k in Ghana and I feel wonderfully refreshed. I had an amazing time with my family. The trip was too short and I didn’t even want to come back…lol This was my 5th time in Ghana and I decided to vlog my entire trip! Yes 12 days…

Brooklyn State of Mind!

Heyyy! So I spent my 27th b-day weekend in Brooklyn! FLATBUSSSH, Brooklyn. I love how Queen Latifah says “flatbush”  here in this scene of the classic 90s film Juice. I LOVE Juice! Anywho, my friend Bebe has been inviting me to Brooklyn since she moved there.  It’s been a little over a year. now.  She…

You’re Already Beautiful Campaign!

Hey Everyone! Look below to see how you can win a $50.00 e-Gift card from Nubian Hueman!! You must have an Instagram in order to enter the giveaway! The prizes get larger and larger. A $25.00 e-Gift card was given last week, now it’s a $50.00. #TurnUp Who doesn’t like free ish? You’re Already Beautiful…

Fest Africa 2014 is TOMORROW!!

And on Sunday! Am I  a dweeb for being excited? I have been attending Fest Africa since the summer of 2011. I  had a blast last summer and I can honestly say that it was my BEST Fest Africa experience ever!! I only attended one day {Saturday} last summer {it’s a two-day festival}. I think…

Cute African Print Dresses!

I have been asked on the blog a few times {like twice..lol} if I know of any online stores or seamtresses that sell or sew African print dresses. As a result of the two inquiries, I’m going to share some online stores that I know of and they also ship INTERNATIONALLY!!!! Whoop whoop!  Now I know some people don’t buy African…

Wedding Hair!

I got my hair done at the salon for the first time in three years. The last time and my first press {since returning to natural} was in April 2011 for my co-worker’s wedding. This time around I got my hair pressed for my brother’s wedding last Sat! Another April wedding and another press 🙂…

YEVU

YEVU is a brand that was inspired by, and developed in Ghana in 2013. The idea was to celebrate and harness the beauty of West African wax prints and the craftsmanship of Ghanaian tailors and seamstresses, to create unique and fun apparel that fit the lifestyle of my friends in Summer in Sydney. Each piece…

The Ghanaian Bride

So, this past Sunday, I was discussing weddings with a fellow Ghanaian. I told her I wanted to incorporate traditional Ghanaian attire into my wedding. Particularly kente cloth because I am OBSESSED with it!!! I want my maid of honor to have a dress made with it (I won’t be having any bridesmaids). At my…