Hot Hair: The Fiercest Natural Hairstyles (Essence Mag)

Essence hit the streets of New York City to find the coolest new ways to rock curly, coily and kinky tresses. From intricate, twisted updos to halos of fluffy curls, check out these sexy, chic, natural wonders.  Read more: Hot Hair: The Fiercest Natural Hairstyles

Credit: Darryl Calmese Jr.

POLKA DOTS::: Past & Present

(photo: property of Joe Leland)

Me in my Vintage navy polka dot wrap top...

Dear VV Brown, I'm a FAN!!!

Vanessa Brown, aka VV Brown, began her career as a singer, songwriter, performer, multi-instrumentalist and producer singing backing vocals for Madonna and the Pussy Cat Dolls.

She has the best vintage, retro, eclectic, eccentric style ever with smokin' pipes to match!!!

Check out her video...this girl is a STAR!!!

The difference a belt can make...

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BEFORE

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I'm working on my NYE outfit and pulled out this Vintage dress that I thrifted a while back...I love how good it feels on but I felt frumpy because it just draped over me...I looked like a supersized square. So I decided to add this yellow belt and BAM, I have a smokin' hot outfit to wear tonight!!! Accessories and a pop of color always does the trick!!

NEW (old) ARRIVALS!!!! Have you joined the Eco-Centric Vintage Boutique fan page yet???

Ujamaa (oo-jah-MAH): Collective economics

To build, maintain, and support our own stores, establishments, and businesses.

Maybe Amber Rose might like this one... (LOL)

This one is so fly, remember wearing crests on the pocket of your clothes in the 80's? If this was my size I'd wear this with a big chunky belt and slouch boots.

This one is the show-stopper!! It belonged to a boutique owner back in the 1970's... The orginal sale tag is still attached!! It reads, " 6-20-70" $17....How cool is that???? Too bad its only a Size 4 which means I can't SQUEEZE into it!!

CLICK LINK TO SEE THE OTHER ITEMS:::::

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eco-Centric-Vintage-Boutique/187805377900623?v=photos

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SHOP LOCAL TODAY!! Visit the mom and pop stores and show your support for the struggling business owner. Keep your money in our comminities!!

Coming Soon::::Eco-Centric Vintage Boutique!!!

This dress inspired my decision to sell Vintage pieces like this one featured above online. Initially I purchased this dress from a high-end consignment shop for my daughter. I don't know what I was thinking, since its sheer my hubz said ABSOLUTELY NOT! I guess I figured she could wear a cami and/or a slip under it but he said no among other dresses like this one. The other dresses sold on eBay super fast so I decided to start selling vintage pieces on the side. So far business is booming on eBay....It was an older Caucasian lady that encouraged me to do this. We are both regulars at this particular consignment shop and met at an Estate Sale. She said, "Honey you have an eye to be such a young thing..people will pay you to do what you love." I love finding a diamond among rubbage..I ordered my mannequins and my plan is in motion. I will start a Facebook fan page where I will announce each new listing so stay tuned for that. Everything will be listed on eBay and payed via PayPal for secure transactions. I always wanted to have my own little boutique that served wine, fancy tea, coffees, gourmet danish and biscotti to my shoppers...You never know what the future holds. I may be able to parlay this vision into a nice little side-gig situation!! LOL!!

(This dress is available for purchase)

Can you guess who?

Recently I was flipping channels and Cadillac Records was on, I went to see this movie at the theatre when it came out but I decided to watch it again since nothing else was on...I was very curious as to what the actual characters looked like. Who were the people that inspired this film? If you follow this blog you already know how fascinated I am with OLD pictures. Can you guess who is who?

The first lady, Michelle Obama is "THRIFTY" too!!

Turns out the first lady is again making fashion news as she will be rocking a thrift store dress on the special.

The "couture" black-lace overlay frock, featuring a high, square neckline and a full skirt was plucked from New York Vintage in Chelsea, a trendy neighborhood in NYC.

The NY Post reports, "The secondhand 1950s piece -- believed to be the first vintage dress worn by a first lady to a public event -- was made by American designer Norman Norelli, who died in 1972 and was among the most influential designers of his time."

The store's owners would not say how much the first lady paid for the dress, but one estimate for this hand-me-down was $2,500.

Vintage owners know there's a difference between vintage and "thrift". But the media of course took the "thrift" edge and ran with it.

Regardless, we now all have permission to raid our grandparents' closets as vintage clothing is now even more the "new" new. (www.ybf.com)

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Wordless Wednesday

Christmas colors and a Vintage Coat fresh from the cleaners ...Me::: Eco-Centric :)

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Yall!!

Make it count...ROCK THE VOTE!

VOTE!! Exercise your rights...let your voice be heard! Make it count...

"Little Rock Nine"

When I see pictures like these a series of emotions flood my mind... I feel inspired by their courage and perseverance...I feel motivated to live fearless...I feel angry that in many ways their efforts were in vain. So many young people fought for a proper education and the right to vote and yet some youngsters of today could care less. These pictures are a reality check for me because I am guilty of not thriving to my full potential at times. Today I will hit the polls and cast my vote...there won't be angry mobs waiting to attack me. I don't have to sit in the back of the bus and drink from a "colored" water fountain. These young people featured above and many like them fought for the privileges that we have today. Make sure you vote! November 2, 2010 can make or break you!! *raises fist in the air*

A new wig and a thrift store dress!

Shopping with my birthday gift cards (my bday was Oct 14th)...my friends and fam threw a surprise birthday party for me... They really blew me away with the cake, food, bubbly, gifts..I had a blast. Anywhoo, I decided to wear this wig that I bought at least a year ago. Its called RIHANNA III ...Its a bob, the back is totally short...so cute. My vintage dress was $1.75 at the thrift store. That was a good day!!

SAFETY FIRST...Wear your seatbelts, youngins...its the LAW!! LOL!>.... I was sitting at a light, I don't promote snapping pics while driving!! heehee

Happy (belated) 65th Birthday Ebony!!

Ebony Magazine turns 65 and celebrates by emulating vintage magazine covers. Celebs like Nia Long, Lamman Rucker, Journee Smollet, John Legend, Omar Epps, Samuel Jackson, Tariji P Henson, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Regina King, Yolanda Adams & Blair Underwood grace the 65th anniversary celebratory issue of Ebony magazine. Mary J. Blige is wearing the same exact outfit that Diana Ross wore many years ago.

I LOVE IT!

Source: www.ebony.com