I want both. Right now......

I want both. Right now......: I want both. Right now......
#ThoughtI'dShare
:)

National Natural Hair Meet Up Day (LA Curly Girls 2012)

I know I haven't posted in a MINUTE......... *clearing away cobwebs*
but here's a RECAP video on the National Natural Hair Meet Up Day; the in the Los Angeles "L.A Curly Girl" branch. ENJOY!!!




National Natural Hair Meet-Up Day 2012 (presented my Hair Rules) event recap, product swap, "swag bag" and more.....L.A STYLE!! NNHMD held May 19th in Los Angeles, CA. This is the L.A CURLY GIRLS branch, and we PACKED THE HOUSE!! Next year will be INTERNATIONAL Natural Hair Meet Up Day........around the world curls :)

OOTD:
Blazer- H&M
Earrings- "Glitter Gals" (http://www.etsy.com/shop/MlleCafeAuLait)
Leggings- 4TheWild (http://www.etsy.com/shop/4TheWild)
Boots- Black Suede/ Patent Leather Thigh-high STEVE MADDEN

*****MY OTHER STUFF*****
-MY ETSY "Chic Boutique"
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mllecafeaulait
-My FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mlle-CafeAuLait/112461782156828
-Follow my BLOG!
http://www.MlleCafeAuLait.blogspot.com
-TWITTER
http://twitter.com/MlleCafeAuLait

LOVE 360 (Discount Code)

Written by a former teacher/ mentor of mine......


"Much love sent out to all who might have felt "unloved" on the holiday known as "Valentine's Day." You are loved because you were CREATED and don't ever forget it. Therefore, everyone who is alive, that's your reason to go out and celebrate! ENJOY!" - J. Arteaga


So, even though I'm a day late.............

So on that note ...................
Let's celebrate LOVE everyday! 


Enter LOVE360 for 20% off discount, today only! 
http://www.ETSY.com/shop/MlleCafeAuLait

http://www.ETSY.com/shop/MlleCafeAuLait

Operation "Use Up The Stash"

I kinda unofficially decided to join YouTuber LouLouMatou on her *Operation "Use Up The Stash"* for 2012. Basically meaning, for us "product junkies" to USE UP our hair products just lying around. SO, I decided NOT to purchase anymore hair products until I at least get rid of 50% of what I already have. Now, this Shea Moisture product I purchased last summer, and needless to say I DON'T LIKE IT *AT ALL*, and will never purchase it again! I wore my hair in a protective style, slicked back bun for about 3 days, and finished this entire jar!! WOO HOO, only about 20 products to go

*wink-wink*

 :)

LouLouMatou Video:

http://youtu.be/Dqsyqidja7g

FACEBOOK GIVEAWAY!

OK....so "what had happened was.........."

I wanted to make some "DIVA" earrings for some Lil divas or pre-teens divas, or even for the folks that prefer a smaller hoop earring, but I never got around to it. SO.....I figured I should do a completely random, impromptu FACEBOOK giveaway! Now, without giving too much info away, I've decided on a "question-and-answer" type game......and the first person to answer this question correctly wins. To be fair, consider THIS POST to be a heads up........

I will post the question at 12pm PST tomorrow, SATURDAY 01/20/2012. Again, whoever post the CORRECT answer FIRST, wins!

RULES:

1) MUST be a FACEBOOK follower (as in you have to LIKE my facebook page)

THAT'S IT :) 

That's all I'm gonna tell ya!!

Alright, here's a helpful hint; you may want to revisit some of my YT videos..........

HAPPY FRIDAY!

CURLY GIRL Tag!!!

For all of you with beautiful Curls, Kinks & Waves.......TAG; you're it!!
(I was tagged by YouTuber Shortysgs03)
Created by You Tuber CelDrea

***YouTubers also mentioned in this video:
taren916, telzeek, themakeuprepublic, leobodyc5, richeau, seemyhealthyhair, 3layerzdeep, urbanbushbabes, celdrea

MISC INFO
Lips- NARS Cruella, MAC "Red She Said"
Top- The Limited (really old)
Earrings- Leopard Petals
http://www.etsy.com/listing/75780182/exotic-wood-beaded-hoop-earrings
Nail- Sinful Colors "Sugar Sugar"

*****MY OTHER STUFF*****
-MY ETSY "Chic Boutique"
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mllecafeaulait
-My FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mlle-CafeAuLait/112461782156828
-Follow my BLOG!
http://www.MlleCafeAuLait.blogspot.com
-TWITTER
http://twitter.com/MlleCafeAuLait

CURLY GIRL questions:
1. What inspired you to go natural or wear your hair curly?
2. Who are your favorite curly hair idols?
3. Which You Tube curly would you trade curls with for a day?
4. If you could have only one product for a year, which product would you chose?
5. If you could change one thing about your curls what would it be?
6. What's the craziest thing you've tried on your "natural hair journey"?
7. What's your secret ingredient that your curls LOVE the most?
8. If you could merge two brands of products to make your perfect product, which two would it be?
9. What is your go-to hair style when you're in a rush?
10. If your curly hair had a name, what would it be and why?

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Hey yall!!! I know its late, but I wanted to wish everyone a HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

I (if you follow me on TWITTER) didn't make it out that night; my New Years Celebration was gonna be the following night, so here's what I did:

and I LOVED IT!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

:)

END OF THE YEAR SALE!!!!!!!

IN-STOCK ITEMS only. See "Shop Announcements"
http://www.ETSY.com/shop/MlleCafeAuLait

"MIDAS TOUCH" Grand Prize winner

That was super sweet of her to do a video! Show her some love!!!

Holiday Kick-Off Earring WINNERS!

Holiday Kick-Off (BBW) Earring WINNERS!!! Thank you all for entering!! Happy Holidays!!

*****MY OTHER STUFF*****
-MY ETSY "Chic Boutique"
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mllecafeaulait
-My FACEBOOK
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mlle-CafeAuLait/112461782156828
-Follow my BLOG!
http://www.MlleCafeAuLait.blogspot.com
-TWITTER
http://twitter.com/MlleCafeAuLait
MISC INFO:
Blouse- Hello Kitty for Forever 21 (even thought you cant see it!)
Lips- MAC "Alls Fair" mixed with MAC "Sophisto". MAC lipliner in "Plum"
Bangle watch- New York and Co
Black wood bangles- swap meet special :)
Elastic Head band(s)- Goody (I think)
Earrings- Black "BLING" XL (Yours truly)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/76964936/sale-basketball-wives-celebrity-inspired

***ALL ITEMS PURCHASED and/or MADE BY ME***

Ampro Pro Styl Olive Oil Gel

OK, so if you follow me on YouTube, I mentioned a few times that I LOVE my "Black Gel" aka Ampro Pro Styl Protein Gel..........

Watch this vid http://youtu.be/WsHpX3r0Jno

Watch this vid http://youtu.be/B7f3ZhTvDGY

SO TODAY, I opened an email from CurlyNikki, with this announcement:

Ok, so I am NOT your typical gel person. AT ALL. I prefer serums if I need some type of anti-frizz. You will never see me use a gel when I wear my hair "down", and that's because gel is usually for some kind of "hold", and since my hair is so fine, the hold I get from using gel ends up looking more of a "crisp". Now, I LOVE my Aloe Vera gel, but from my "snatched" or "slicked down" style, I love my "black gel". I put ALOE VERA gel first, then put the "black gel" to give me a soft slick down look. I feel kinda DUMB for even CONTEMPLATING purchasing this gel because I have a HUGE, barely touched tub of Eco Styler ARGAN OIL gel,

I got this for $2.99 at Sallys

which BTW, I DO NOT like. Its WAY to thick, and the hold is WAY to hard. I understand its a 10 MAX hold, so I did cut Eco Styler a little slack :)

So, in a nutshell, I think I will purchase this Ampro Olive Oil gel, because they claim it is the "most moisturizing styling gel we’ve ever made" and  "our NEW Olive Oil Gel was specially formulated to meet the needs of consumers who wear their hair naturally and is also great for those who desire a hold without the hardness our protein gels provide". If it performs like my aloe-vera-gel-ampro-pro-style protein-gel mixture, then its a keeper!!

PS- other than NaturallyCurly.com, where can I buy this???????

:)

http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlproducts/view/7091/ampro-pro-styl-olive-oil-gel-styling-products-10-oz

DIY Spiked Studded heels!!!!

Spike Heels are HAWT right now, and I wanted a pair, but without the price tag!! These heels were inspired by Ruthie Davis "Spikette" style, but this demonstration can be used to made additional styles as well (Sam Edelman Lorissa pump is another popular "spike" heel)
THANKS FOR WATCHING!!

Kim Kardashian in LUCKY Magazine

*******INFO*******
SHOES- Shoe-Dazzle "Vogue"
20% off first purchase- http://www.shoedazzle.com/invite/80udr9kpd

Shoedazzle VOGUE in Pewter- (BEFORE)
http://www.shoedazzle.com/invite/80udr9kpd

Original Ruthie Davis Deluxe "Spikette"

http://www.amazon.com/Ruthie-Davis-Spikette-Deluxe-Platform/dp/B005EG3LYW

Spikes:

I purchased mine in bulk via EBAY *SINOPETSUNION*
 (http://stores.ebay.com/SINOPETSUNION?_trksid=p4340.l2563)
However it took about a month to get, but you may purchase individual spikes via
http://www.studsandspikes.com/

DRILL:

Here's my DIY!!

I also made a few pairs as Christmas Gifts

I purchased these via UbranOG.com,
but you find them at different online retailers..
http://urbanog.com/Qupid-Tatum-01-Peep-Toe-Pump_114_17174.html

Qupid "Tatum" in Pewter
(BEFORE)

AFTER!!

DO's and DON'T(s)

HELPFUL HINTS :)

DON'T use a pair of heels that are super snug, or too small.

If you don't have a steady hand, DON'T use a FULLY CHARGED power drill. Its obviously
powerful, and it can cause your hand to slip. (TRUST ME; I had a huge "scar"on
my heels, that I had to cleverly cover)

DO create a pattern, I recommend putting the shoe on your foot, THEN creating a pattern.
That was you can figure out your foots/toe pressure points

DON'T put spikes and/or studs on your toe "cleavage(s), or toe knuckles, big
toe or pinky toe area. If you have bunions or corns, avoid those areas *Wink*

DO use the moleskin food padding.

I prefer the WALGREENS brand, they are thinner, you get three sheets, and CHEAPER!!!

DO- PICKUP after yourself!! DON'T leave around children and DON'T leave these on the floor. You may step on them, and STAB your foot (from personal experience!!!!)

EXTRA:
If you are using canvas, or a super thin pair of heels/pumps/shoe(s), you may want to check this out.....this device creates holes and grommets. I purchased one for future DIY projects....

I got this at JoAnns Fabrics, but I've seen them at MICHAELS Craft store

What I wore in this video-

SPIKE stretch bracelet in Gunmetal and Black I purchased from random NYC street vendors, however you can purchase them at various online boutiques. 

Earrings by YOURS TRULY:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/88452166/basketball-wives-celebrity-inspired

THANKS FOR WATCHING!!!

PS- The REAL Ruthie Davis and her FAB heels!!

http://www.garmental.com/features/article/ruthie_davis