Curly Nikki & Marsha Ambrosius—Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Curl Power Celebration


Hola!  Last week I had the opportunity to attend the Dark and Lovely Au Naturale Curl Power Celebration which was hosted by Curly Nikki and Marsha Ambrosius.  The launch event was held at Arena in the city and it was literally packed wall to wall with fab naturalistas!  Dark and Lovely is known for their relaxers yet they have a new product line for natural hair— Au Naturale.

The complete line consists of:

  • Hydrating Soak Shampoo
  • Knot Out Conditioner
  • Sheen Sealing Nectar
  • 10-in-1 Styles Gelee
  • Coil Moisturizing Soufflé
  • Curl Defining Crème Glaze

Gorgeous models!

The fab Curly Nikki and Marsha Ambrosius addressing the crowd.

Marsha and I all smiles. She was really sweet!

Curlfriends—Laura of Blush and Beakers and I

I had so much fun mixing and mingling with everyone.  Will you or have you tried the new products?  If so, do tell.  Also I purchased the Curl Defining Crème prior to the event so stay tuned for a review soon!

Happy MLK and Inauguration Day!


Hola! Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Inauguration Day!  Today is a great day to be American!  MLK along with many other Civil Rights leaders paved the way for us to be able to enjoy the freedom that we have today.  The fight for equality wasn’t just for Black people but all people.  It is because of him and others that women’s rights, class rights, LGBT rights and more emerged!  So we all should give thanks because he died not just for me but you too!

Let’s not forget that today is also the 2nd Inauguration of President Barack Obama!  Oh what a joyous day it is to celebrate such a great moment in world history!  I have never been so in tune with what is going on in our country than now; I don’t know if it is because I believe that our President truly wants the best for the nation or whether it is my getting older and just paying closer attention lol.  It doesn’t really matter however I am very proud to be American!

Michelle Obama wearing Thom Bowne coat and dress. Sasha and Malia in J. Crew and Kate Spade.

For more on Dr. King, Jr. please visit my previous post where I have timeline of historical accomplishments here.  Enjoy today!

Video—Reflection of 2012 Fashion & Entertainment


Hola peeps!  I hope that you had a fab Christmas and is planning to have an even better New Year!  This year has been so good to SNC and J Stynze Entertainment as we have been able to start new business ventures, rub elbows with celebs, covered major events and the list goes on.  I am so thankful to you all for supporting us; we promise to continue to bring you the best in fashion, hair and entertainment in the coming 2013.  In the meantime here is a video showcasing some of the good times that we have had throughout the year.  Watch closely you may catch a glimpse of Kimora Lee Simmons, Wyclef, Angela Simmons, Laura Govan and more.  Be sure to share with us your fave event/show that we covered this year.  Enjoy!

**Big shout out again to J Stynze Entertainment for the hard work and dedication!

Save the Date 12/11—Taren Guy presents “Luv and Learn Your Hair”


Hola!  If you live in or will be around the NYC metro area next Tuesday, Dec 11th then you should definitely check out this event—Taren Guy presents “Luv and Learn Your Hair”.  The fab and fun event will be held at Hair Rules Salon and of course hair guru Anthony Dickey will be in the house.  Peep the video!

Here are all the deets…hope so see you there!

****RSVP by 12/9 at email salon@hairrules.com****
Taren Guy presents “Luv & Learn Your Hair”
When: 12/11/12 from 6:30 – 9PM
Where: Hair Rules Salon     828 9th Ave. #2 (bet 54 & 55) New York, NY
ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
If you would like to be in the running to get big chopped by Anthony Dickey LIVE on the spot, please click this FB link and write why you’re ready for the BC in the comment section! In order to enter, you must have plans on attending the event: http://www.facebook.com/TarenGuy/posts/543781148983350

Follow: Instagram @TarenGuy Twitter http://twitter.com/TarenGuy

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Been Around the World and Back


Hola peeps!  I hope that you all had a great holiday and survived the Black Friday madness.  Please forgive me for being M.I.A. lately but work, traveling and to top it off being sick…my last week has been crazy.  I am trying to get back on track.  Here are a few pics to show you guys what I have been up to lately.  Enjoy!

I was traveling on amtrak all weekend…I hit up 5 cities in 4 states all in 2 1/2 days…no wonder why I am sick!

My sister’s natural ‘do (yes this is all her hair, none added)–her line sister did an awesome job on her hair.

All prepped and ready for my sister’s big day! That’s my little niece—the flower girl. Oh and we are all natural chicas!

Close-up of my wedding day ‘do. A high bun was the way to go!

My cool find right in my mom’s jewelry box. You know I had to have it!

On the rails again…amtrak!

Fashion’s Night Out—NYC Guide


Hola peeps!  I hope that you had a long and wonderful holiday weekend!  As for me I attempted to relaxed yet I was busy prepping for fashion week (Sept 6-13th).  There are so many shows, events, parties and guess what we will be right there giving you full coverage.  If you want to stay in the know then you MUST follow SNC on twitter/instagram/facebook as that is where I will be sharing info up to the minute.  The first major event going down is FNO (Fashion’s Night Out).  The only night where shopping and boozing is expected.  It all started here in NYC just 3 years ago but it has grown into worldwide phenomenon.  One of my fave sites—Refinery29 has put together a massive NYC FNO guide…check it out!

Juicy Couture
Where: Juicy Couture, 650 5th Avenue (at 52nd street); 212-796-3360.
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Why:It wouldn’t be Fashion Week without the models, which is why Juicy is highlighting them as the focal point of their FNO party. From 6 to 7 p.m. Karlie Kloss will be in the store to take photos with partygoers. And these aren’t just your average pictures — they’ll be taken by Vogue’s Ivan Shaw.

Prieto & Gansevoort
Where: Gansevoort Hotel, 18 9th Avenue (at Gansevoort street); 212-206-6700.
Time: starting at 6 p.m.
Why: Not only will stylists from Prieto Select be offering hair and makeup touch-ups, but they’ll also be giving complementary massages — is there anyone who doesn’t need to go into the chaos that is Fashion Week with a massage?

Free People
Where: Free People locations throughout Manhattan.
Time: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Why: The first 50 shoppers to show up at each location will be privy to a Free People iPhone case and tote bag for, uh, free. You can also enter to win a night at the Dream Downtown, including dinner for two at Marble Lane. You’ll bring us, right?

Matt Bernson
Where: Matt Bernson, 20 Harrison street (between Greenwich and Staple streets); 212-219-4030.
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Why: This is the first event to take place at Matt Bernson’s Tribeca boutique. The event will include NailEZEE fashion manicures, as well as a braid bar from Joico. Be sure to get there early — the first 100 guests will receive a gift.

Saks Fifth Avenue
Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue (between 49th and 50th streets); 212-753-4000.
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Why: Aaaaand the award for the most star-studded event goes to Saks Fifth Avenue. You can meet Oscar de la Renta, get an autograph from New York Knick Amar’e Stoudemire, meet Darren Criss of Glee, hear Vanessa Carlton perform live, get fashion advice from Erin Fetherson, and, believe it or not, the list doesn’t end there. This is the place to meet and greet all those names you normally just read about from afar.

Missoni
Where: Missoni, 426 West Broadway (between Spring and Prince streets); 212-431-6500.
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Why: For one night only, M Missoni will be selling stylish headphones, available in four different colors. At just $25, they’re an affordable slice of the luxe brand, and are only available at FNO.

Alexis Bittar
Where: Alexis Bittar Soho Boutique, 465 Broome Street (between Mercer and Greene streets); 212-625-8340.
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Why: Alexis Bittar will have a karaoke machine set up, which sounded a bit scary at first, but they’ll be giving out $50 gift certificates to anyone brave enough to showcase their vocals. That bribe paired with one or two of the yummy cocktails they’re serving up,? You can find us belting out some Living on a Prayer.

Blow, The New York Blow Dry Bar
Where: Blow, 4 West 16th street (between 5th and 6th avenues); 212-561-5392.
Time: 6 to 8 p.m.
Why: The Blow team will be giving complimentary blowouts from their stylists, as well as a free full size (yes!) bottle of the just-released Time to Shine 3-D illuminating mist.

Swarovski
Where: Swarovski Crystallized store, 499 Broadway (between Broome and Spring streets); 212-966-3322.
Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m
Why: Swarovski Elements has paired with Yoko Ono to create two limited-edition crystal key cuts that will launch on Fashion’s Night Out. The pieces are a much more modern and casual approach to the Swarvoski brand, but still have that elegant touch their designs are known for.

Joy Gryson
Where: Joy Gryson, 106 Franklin Street (between West Broadway and Church street); 212-925-2511.
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Why: Joy Gryson is celebrating the opening of her first flagship store on FNO. The event will include refreshing spiked lemonade (definitely not what you used to sell outside your house) and complementary manicures.

Intermix
Where: Intermix, 812 Washington Street (between Gansevoort and Horatio streets); 212-480-5762.
Time: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Why: The retailer will be showing off their newest collections, all to the live music of The Knocks. Paired with the covetable fashions will be complementary makeovers from Benefit cosmetics.

Karen Millen
Where: Karen Millen, 114 Prince Street (between Greene and Wooster streets); 212-334-8492.
Time: 7 to 9 p.m.
Why: Looking to primp? This is the event for you. Karen Millen’s FNO party will include a Pantene Styles Station offering complimentary custom dry hairstyles and makeup applications. If nail art is more your thing, there will also be a Nail Bar using not only the trend’s hottest colors, but also decals replicated from the KM collection. 

Rebecca Minkoff
Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, Fifth Floor, 611 Fifth Avenue (between 49th and 50th streets); 212-753-4000.
When: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Why: Remember the middle school days of girlier-than-girly sleepovers? Well, this is kind of like that — just a thousand times better. Rebecca Minkoff is celebrating her fall collection with a “Girl’s Night Out,” complete with a ponytail bar, a smoky eye station, a booth to make your own “arm party,” and manicures with nail art inspired by the fall collection.

Marchesa
Where: Sephora, 597 Fifth Avenue (between 47th and 48th streets); 212-980-6534.
When: Starting at 7:30 p.m.
Why: The Marchesa design duo Georgina Chapman and Karen Craig will be in store to introduce their new scent, Marchesa Parfum D’extase. After you get a whiff, you can take a tour of Marchesa gowns and take a picture on Sephora’s red carpet.

Vince Camuto
Where: Vince Camuto, 532 Broadway (between Spring and Prince streets); 646-532-2684.
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Why: It’s no secret that we love taking pictures on our phone, but when it helps us win a $500 gift certificate to Vince Camuto? Well, we didn’t know we could love something that much. Vince Camuto has teamed up with the app Snapette for FNO. All you have to do is download the app and “snap” your favorite piece from the fall collection. Whoever receives the most “Love Its” wins the gift card.

Ted Baker
Where: Ted Baker NYC Flagship, 595 Fifth Avenue (at 48th street); 212-317-1514.
When: 6 to 10 p.m.
Why: It’s a Brit-themed party at Ted Baker with everything from Ted’s Fish & Chip’s Truck parked outside to British inspired cocktails to music courtesy of British DJ Kieran Taylor. Start practicing your accent now, chap.

The Shops at Target
Where: Target Pop-up Boutique, 441 West 14th Street (between 9th and 10th avenues).
Time: 6 to 10 p.m.
Why: This. Is. Major. This is the red bullseye’s first FNO, and they will be showcasing the pieces from The Shops at Target before they launch in stores on September 9. Aside from sartorial treats, Target will be serving up ice cream and other fun snacks.

Fossil
Where: Fossil, 1585 Broadway (between 47th and 48th streets); 212-445-1021.
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.
Why: We rarely suggest that you brave Times Square, but we’re going to make an exception for this event. The Fossil party is hosted by Erica Domesek, from the blog (and now book) P.S. I Made This… In addition to getting the chance to chat with Erica, the first 50 guests will receive a complimentary piece from Fossil. Homer Soda will be served as DJ NSR spins the night away.

But wait there is more…..go here now! 

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Naturals in Ads—Refinery29 + GAP


Hola peeps!  Woo…mid-week…we can do this!  Check out today’s natural in an ad—Refinery29 + GAP.  This is a cool look- love the hair and the ‘fit *animal prints my fave*.  They are also teaming up and traveling to Chicago and D.C. for a “Modern Vintage Mashup”.  You can meet the R29 editors, shop and sip…sounds like fun!  Click on the second pic below to sign up.  Enjoy!

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British Supermodels x Olympic Games Closing Ceremony


Hola peeps!  I hope that your weekend was great.  As for me I was out and about a bit which is why I missed most of the closing ceremony of the Olympics…boooo!  Yet thanks to the power of the internet I was able to catch up on what I didn’t see—fab British supermodels.  Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Lily Cole and more all graced ceremony with their beautiful presence.  Take a peek and let me know what you love and will miss the most about the Olympics.  Enjoy!

Kate Moss and crew help to close out the Olympic ceremony with a big dose of glam!

Naomi Campbell struts her stuff!

A closer shot of the runway queen…peep those fab legs!

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American Olympic Gold Medalist—Gabby Douglas on TIME


Hola peeps!  Woohoo one more day until Friday!  As mentioned before I am an Olympic games nut!  I watch all the games however I have a deep love for gymnastics, swimming, and basketball.  TIME magazine celebrated the great American Olympic spirit by showcasing one of the Fab Five on the cover—16yr old gold medalist Gabby Douglas.  The girl is bad and her team is phenomenal.  I am so proud of all our athletes….go #teamusa!

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reCAP—KBB +curlBOX meetup


Hola!  I hope that your weekend is going great!  Last Thursday evening I had the pleasure of attending the Karen’s Body Beautiful and curlBOX meetup which was held at KBB shop in Brooklyn.  The event was packed inside and out with curlies rockin fab fros, coils, kinks, updos, locs, braids and more!  Take a peek the pics to see just what I am talking about.  Enjoy!

A peek at the line outside of KBB.

Karen (owner of KBB) came out to humbly greet the crowd.

Myleik (curlBOX founder) chatting up the crowd.

KBB products

more products…love the simple packaging!

curlBOX

Natural chicas mingling—the vibe was way cool!

Lovely tresses everywhere!

*All pics were taken with my phone so sorry they aren’t as crisp/clear.  Feel free to use but please credit SNC.  Thanks!