Spending Valentine’s Day Alone

I believe you should always treat yourself especially on Valentine’s Day. That’s right I am having a well-deserved date with myself. Ladies, don’t be afraid to wine and dine yourself, it is not sad at all, it’s actually quite “Sex in the City”. All those fabulous ladies would buy a banging dress, killer shoes, purchase themselves a fierce gift and have dinner at fabulous restaurant in New York City. New Yorkers have no problem dinning alone because we know that doesn't mean we will end the night alone ;0) but I digress.  I am going to tell you how to spend a fabulous Valentine’s Day being your own Valentine.

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Getting Ready for Valentine’s Day

I am so excited that Valentine’s Day is coming up; it is one of my favorite holidays. Unfortunately, I can’t be with my boo this year but there is too much love to go around to spend it alone. This year I am hanging with my ladies, my baby (my son), and myself.

So no matter what you are doing, I am going to give you a few outfit inspirations for the occasion.

Breakfast in bed ~

Why not straight off your morning the right way.

I love this New! Supersoft Sleepshirt from Victoria's Secret, it's so fun and flirty.

 ~ OR ~

The Afterhours Satin Sleepshirt (right) is more dramatic but it is a pale leopard with a neon orange trim. How can you go wrong with either one of these? They come in other styles and colors so be sure to check them out.

Victoria's Secret

Afterhours Satin Sleepshirt $49.50

New! Supersoft Pajamas $69.50

Daytime Dating (below) ~

Now, if you are have a romantic mid-day rendezvous or lucky enough to be celebrating both day and night. You can’t go wrong with this soft cream Embroidered Dress from H&M. I adore the length, showing off those sexy legs and the attention to detail from the embroidery.

H&M

Embroidered Dress $39.95

Valentine’s Day with the Kids ~

As a new mom I can’t get enough of my son and celebrating holidays with him. Gushing at whatever crocked heart he made me in daycare. ;0) H&M has a cute outfit for the playground or school Valentine’s parties. The Treggings makes it causal and comfortable while the Jacket and Shirt adds some style. Match with a pair of comfortable heels or wedges and you can chase that kid around in style.

H&M

Superstretch Treggings $17.95
Tuxedo Jacket $34.95

Sweatshirt $49.95

Pumps $39.95 Cute X

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I'M SHAMELESS (Official Music Video)

Hey Guys,

I can't get enough of her...I luv Shameless Maya. I first started watching her as a curly girl for tips and tricks for taking care of my curly hair. I loved her curls and she was definitely a curly hair crush but what I saw from watching her videos was myself developing, being open to change and all the universe had to offer. A year into her channel and I discovered how to be me, be shameless, be amazing, confident and "Do You Boo" as Maya likes to say.  She proves that we all make a difference big or smaller every day.

Be sure to check out her channel and remember to always "be shameless"! #beshameless

Follow her at Shameless Maya Channel - #beshameless

 

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NEW VIDEO:  ALL THE WAY NATURAL

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All the Way Natural

Like many young black woman I had a love-hate relationship with my hair. When I was young my mom used to take me to get my hair pressed and curled. And although I love my Shirley Temple curls I hated that hot comb, the long hours in the salon and the accidental scalp burns. Ouch!  So I begged my mom to allow me to put a relaxer in my hair. The worst mistake I ever made. My hair began to break off it over time and it wouldn't grow past a certain point before it broke off again.

So I switched to a famous salon perm called Mizani. Then finally my hair started to grow but I love color and started to dye my hair honey blond with highlights. I had no idea what I was doing to my hair. How I was slowing killing it. Here I was double processing my hair with an relaxers and coloring and getting made at my hair for not growing.  There are a lot of people who have great success with relaxers but my hair just couldn't hang.

Years later I found a great Dominican Salon in that recommended I stopped the relaxers and go natural. “Natural…girl please do you know what my hair looks like with a relaxer? Just look my roots to get an idea” She was confidence that she could get me hair to grow long a healthy if I stopped the perms. So Lived in their chair and found this amazing book on growing long black hair naturally called “Ultra Black Hair Growth II”. This book help me realize the damage I was doing to my hair, the products I was stripping my hair of it moisture and protein. Moisture is a relaxed woman’s nightmare, I stayed away from moisture by any means necessary. Miraculously my hair started growing and three years later my hair was finally at my shoulders.

In 2009 when I relocated to Atlanta, struggled to find a natural hairstylist. Battling my hair and the new climate was too much for me. I was walking around look busted. So bad in fact that my co-worker pulled me into her office and asked me what was going on with my hair. Don’t get me wrong I loved her and we were cool so I took her words to heart. You know how corporate America can be especially about your appearance so I broke down and got a relaxer. My hair started breaking off instantly. Here we go again…so I cut it a second time.

I was devastated and so heartbroken over my hair. I was the kind of person that lived for my hair. My only goal was to grow natural, healthy hair again. I needed a weave that was beautiful but would still protect my hair underneath so it could grow.

Enter – Rikya Taylor

While watching the Tiny & Tonya show, I became secretly obsessed with Tonya flawless hair. It was stunning and always on point. I tweeted her for her stylist info and she sent me Rikya’s info. I was so excited; I could hardly sleep the night before. I couldn't wait to get my Diva on ;0) And Rikya did not disappoint at all. The weave so flawless, it looked so natural, the curls lasted for days, and she is so detailed and always made sure that my hair was laid. I always felt like my hair was in the best care in her chair.

Hair details:

Technique:  She uses net weave which protects the hair underneath, by applying the weave to the net and not directly on your natural hair. It doesn't put strain on your natural hair allowing it to grow undisturbed.

Hair Installed:  Boyhme Platinum –

I wanted to cut off the relaxed hair but I was too scared to do a “Big Chop”. I meet with Rikya and decided what I wanted and a maintenance routine.  She put me on a transition plan.

Transition Plan:

Step 1:  Wear your hair in protective styles for no more than three months at a time. Any longer and you risk breaking and damaging your natural hair. Some protective styles should be wore for more than a month or two such as Kinky twists and braids. So be sure to pick the right protective style for your lifestyle. I choose a weave because I could leave it in for up to three months, it was versatile, I could wear it straight or add curls. It was easy to maintain at night with pin curls, a wrap or flexi-rods. . I’d been wearing weave since I was in Jr High so I was very comfortable with maintaining my hair in between visits.  I didn't need any additional stress after relocating.

Nearly five years later, both her skills and salon are better than ever. I loved must how she cares for your hair; striving to get or keep it as healthy as possible. She is always researching and sharping her skills to stay on top of her game and your head. In two years she helped my hair to grow my down to my shoulders. 

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Welcome to Naturally Naima

Hey Guys!

I’m Naima and I want to just thank you for stopping by and showing some luv! I am new to blogging and vlogging so bear with me while I get it together.  ;0)

I started this blog to document my natural hair journey in hopes to inspire others like so many amazing bloggers and vloggers have inspired me over the years.

Wonderful women such as Taren Guy, Mahogany Curls, Black Onyx, BeautifulBrwnBabyDol, SimplYounique, Glamtwinz334 and SunKissAlba just to name a few.  An amazing stylist who saved both my life and my hair Rikya Taylor of Keeping It Natural Salon KeepItNatural1.com but I will give you the full load down on this Diva in my “Hair Journey” post so be sure to check that out.  :0)

These sisters helped me shape and mold my hair into the natural, simple, beauty it is today. They showed me that natural hair is more beautiful and versatile just the way it is...Natural Hair Don't Care!

(I linked them just in case you want to check them out ~ just click on their names)

As much I love my hair and I do love my HURR…, I love my make-up just as much. I believe it completes your look while stating who you are as an individual. Now for makeup I can’t get enough of Mally Roncal of MallyBeauty.com. These products always blend well together or with other products and look dynamic yet simple. I do use other products such as MAC and store cosmetics but Mally Beauty is my fav by far.

I am a bit of a tech geek as well, currently going to school for Computer Information Systems and love to find that new product that is going to simplify my life. Aside from hair care and make-up finds, I will also share with you the few things I find “That changed my life” as I like to say.

So to Recap, if you want to read about natural hair care, make-up and new products then this is the place for you.

Hope to see you back soon ~

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