Courage & Hope...BFF shares her story on Empowered Online Magazine:: Breast Cancer Survivor

Viola (Vee) Sumo, my best friend/cousin sat down to do an interview with Empowered Online Magazine. She shares her journey to recovery and her life as a Breast Cancer Survivor! Check it out here>> Empowered Online Magazine

Early Detection:

An Early Breast Cancer Detection Plan should include:

Beginning at age 20: Performing breast self-exams and looking for any signs of change.

Age 20 to 39: Scheduling clinical breast exams every three years.

By the age of 40: Having a baseline mammogram and annual clinical breast exams.

Ages 40 to 49: Having a mammogram every one to two years depending on previous findings.

Ages 50 and older: Having a mammogram every year.

The National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool

Dolls like ME

Dolls have changed alot since I was a youngster. I love how much they have evolved over the years to resemble real life women. We've come a long way and I'm loving it!

Source: UNKNOWN- These images were sent to me in an email.

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.

Curvy Girls UNITE!!

Curvy comes in all shapes and sizes! Whether your size is single or in double digits, embrace your curves!

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)

SOURCE

A picture is worth a thousand words...

A fan of the blog emailed me this picture, thanks Kim!!

I have no idea where this picture originated from...Pictures like this make me wonder...I wonder where this pic was taken...who are these women and what type of career did they have...when was this picture taken...how old are these ladies...what is their story??? These ladies are classic beauties...I love those old swimsuits, they are still sexy without being raunchy...I love looking at old photos...I guess that is why I take so many pictures...one day when I'm gone on to Glory, my pictures will live on!! I really wish I had access to my grandparents old pictures....know your history yall..

If you'd like to write me or send images, my email addy is michelle@curvyecocentric.com

Video: Centric TV – Soul Sessions x Marsha Ambrosius (Interview)

Soul Sessions//Marsha Ambrosius from Centric TV on Vimeo.

Natural Hair Recipes/Tips and Links

Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment. Carol's Daughter Hair Milk, Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue, Curls Milkshake, and HPO Simply Curly are my current favorites. Oyin Whipped Pudding is on my list of gotta-try products! Kinky Curly Knot Today, or Curls Gel-les'c on for size. Both products give great curl definition. FromNatureWithLove.com. If you'd rather get a blended variety, try out Karen's Body Beautiful's Hair Butter, the thick and emollient Naturi Beauty Quench hair cream or the Avocado Shea Butter from safishaircare.etsy.com. Motown Girl, From Nature With Love, and yes - YouTube has some excellent DIY hair butter videos for your perusal. Motown Girl, From Nature With Love, and yes - YouTube has some excellent DIY hair butter videos for your perusal.

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