Janee Dressed Me

Fluffy Hair She Don't Care

2012-01-09T00:22:00.001-05:00

A couple of months ago, Miami dancer Blac Chyna released these pics of herself via twitter and her blog to show her fans that she is all NATURAL. Weave is not a necessity for her but, simply for enjoyment and as a way to keep her real hair from being damaged. I personally, know a few females that say the same exact thing. So I'm hype!! Why?? Besides the fact that she's "Team Natural" her hair is actually healthy and bouncy.

A lot of women wear weave because they have abused their hair for so long that they feel they don't even have a choice anymore. Do NOT become a slave to weave. Own it. Don't let it own you.

Blac Chyna is in charge of her own look and changes her hairstyles as she please . With the confidence to release these pictures that's what being sexy is all about.

Tips: Don't allow people to pull and tug at your hair. Love yourself. Hold all of your hair in one hand and comb it gently starting from the ends up to the roots. This is the safest way to remove tangles. If you did it the other way, you'd be pulling and popping a lot of hair out on-the-daily. Eek! Hair grows, but hair breaks. Some more than others. Also, don't be afraid to let your hairdresser know when they're being too rough. Everyone isn't passionate about their profession. And everyone doesn't deserve the title of professional.

Spend money $$$ where you feel comfortable. I rarely go to the salon because I've yet to find one that will care for my hair the way I do. I don't chemically straighten my hair either. I get it blown out on occasion. I lost my files so I'll have to upload pics later. Your hairdresser should NEVER have the "my way or the highway" attitude. 1) You're in charge. 2) You as the customer do the hiring and firing. 3) A stylist should never want to have their customer feel uncomfortable for their own sake. That's disgustingly selfish. So.....

What is good hair?? People often debate about what "good hair" is.

No matter what your hair type: Healthy hair is good hair.

Introducing....Blac Chyna

2011-05-10T21:59:00.004-04:00

Blac Chyna on the cover of Dimepiece magazine

The magazine title says it all!! I first fell in love with her when I saw this cover as the background of the Dimepiece Magazine twitter account. Her name is Blac Chyna and she is a superstar currently based out of Miami, Florida. Not only is she a sight to see, but, her style is off-the-chain!! She is constantly transforming herself making her one of my favorite "style chameleons."

To learn more about who she is visit her site. On her site she blogs often, posts pics of herself, and keep fans updated on her busy life. (She's the girl Drake was talking about in Miss Me.) She is a really sweet person and she stays on the move. To keep up with her follow her on twitter.

"Amazin" Eyebrows!!!

2011-05-06T23:16:00.007-04:00

Trina (image from gyantunplugged.com)

Now when it comes to bangin' brows I can't NOT mention "The Diamond Princess." Trina is so exclusive!! Her style, her attitude, and her business savvy persona. She's a beauty ambassador for thickness. And I give her credit as being one of the pioneers for making being curvy socially acceptable in entertainment. She grew into her curves and into her womanhood. I'd give her the trophy for Best Brows. She's definitely one of the more glamorous women in the entertainment industry. This image is from her music video for her single That's My Attitude off of her album Amazin'. Everything about her look is five star, nothing less. Come on, just look at her nails.

Lala Anthony (formerly Vasquez)

Next up is Lala Anthony!! She's another one with bangin' brows. She usually goes for a PERFECT, pristine arch. Nice and neat. With her award winning smile, Lala is such a beauty queen and a fabulous mom.
Definitely "Stepford Wife" potential. If you google her I'm sure you'd see her eyebrow swag.

Kim Kardashian

And lastly, I love this picture of Kim Kardashian because her brows rise just above her sunglasses. The perfect illustration of how they should look under a pair of shades. Whenever my sunglasses cover my eyebrows, I lower them just a bit. I like when brows peek out. Seeing only forehead and glasses just looks funny.

TIPS: If you're going to get your eyebrows shaped I strongly recommended one of these three looks. And seriously IMPORTANT: if you get them waxed, a lot of salons that wax eyebrows now offer bikini waxes so ALWAYS be sure to ASK for a CLEAN STICK. Always demand respect and NEVER settle.

Clown Brows

2011-05-06T20:27:00.002-04:00

Bozo-the-Clown

This is a FASHION DON'T. Don't be caught out there!! We don't have to have the same taste, but I think that we all can agree that super thin, no shape brows aren't fashion forward. I hate to see women with brows shaped like two little arcs. I call them "clown brows." My opinion is that I do like thin eyebrows when they have a sexy arched shape to them, not that round crazy look.

I was going to put up a picture but I figured that would be rude. I think that everyone pretty much get the point.

A Secret to Keeping Nail Polish From Spoiling

2010-10-11T10:48:00.013-04:00

Yes, that is my refrigerator door just in case you were wondering. It may look like a weird or unusual place to store nail polish, but here's a beauty secret: Storing nail polish in the refrigerator keeps it from becoming lumpy. Nail polish can become damaged when it sits in a warm environment. But when you store it in a cool place like the fridge, polish stays smooth forever just like when you first bought it. I have a few more bottles on the other shelf, but I wanted to snap this pic to show you where and how I store mine. I put them on the bottom shelf so that they sit comfortably and don't get in the way of what the fridge is traditionally used for. I've been doing this since I was about 14 years old, so please feel comfortable taking my word on this one. It stood the test of time.

African Flavor Hits Brooklyn Fashion Weekend!

2010-09-25T23:29:00.012-04:00

People say that fashion is dead. I wonder who told that lie. Last night I was invited by Christian Ruart to a private fashion presentation. These are my absolute favorite pieces from the one and only Lea Mono Haute Couture fashion house. Albertine Odimba Bongo is the daughter of Dabani Odimba Bongo, the first lady of Gabon. She is specialized in fashion design internationally with a remarkable resume of gown design for Queens and Princesses in Africa and Arabic Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Senegal, Ivory Coast, New York, Italy, Asia, Qatar, Jordan, Lebanon, and of course Gabon.

Lea Mono was founded in Libreville Gabon and designs both men's and women's clothing. This prestigious fashion house has been granted two international awards due to the company's outstanding achievements in fashion design. Those awards were The Best Trade Name presented in 1996 and World Quality Commitment in 1997.

I have to admit, when the model stepped out in that red/gold dress in the second picture it took my breath away but now I'm loving the dress in the third photo. Do you have a favorite?

Cognac Handbags: Why You Should Own One

2010-09-12T13:53:00.013-04:00

People often say that black goes with everything. You may be surprised to find out that cognac is just as versatile as black. Some folks (such as myself) say that it's better. Because sometimes black can be too harsh. Especially with pastels.They say that every woman should at least own one. I'm guilty. I probably have more handbags than the average woman and none of them are tan.

A closer view of the buckle.

Have you ever switched between handbags and left something very important in the other one? Like maybe when you went shopping, waited on a long line, then to reach the counter and realize that you left your wallet in your other purse...at home! I remember times when I would dig into my handbag for lotion, lip gloss, breath mints or a mirror and become so frustrated after realizing that it wasn't there.

I suggest that if you're going to be busy for days at a time, you might want to stick to a tan handbag for a while. And if you're going to purchase one and want a nice quality piece try this leather Michael Kors one pictured above. It's gorgeous, it's spacious, retails for $298 and can be found at Macy's.

One of my Tips: It matches with EVERYTHING.

One of my BIGGEST secrets: It works best with yellow!

Don't Forget Your Shades

2010-08-25T10:38:00.049-04:00

When you have to make an early morning run throw on a fabulous pair of sunglasses. Why? In the past you've probably woken up one morning and decided to make a bowl of cereal. You might've poured all of the cereal into the biggest bowl, and grabbed a huge spoon just to tip the carton and realize that you were out of milk. So now you have to make that unexpected morning trip to the store. This happens to a lot of us.

Sunglasses don't just cover up a black eye. They have that glamorizing, mysterious effect. Next to fabulous hair, a great pair of sunglasses is an easy way to look like a million bucks. (Lip gloss is a plus.) Honorable mention: Kim Kardashian and Megan Fox.

In the mornings, we're out of it. Still sleepy, low energy,etc. So when we rush out the door, we might miss a spot. It happens. My advice is to wash your face thoroughly, brush your teeth, and moisturize, especially the sides by the mouth area. (Depending on your skin type of course.) Baggy eyes take a little while to disappear so that's when you have to bust out the shades.
Some of the most glamorous designs are pitch black, pale-mirrored lenses, and the logo temple ones.

Shades are also good for traveling. You can't help it if you fall asleep on the plane, but when you wake up you might wanna cover your face.

One of my Tips: Run errands in style! A true fashionista is always on. You never know who you'll run into. Plus your neighbors seeing your morning face is just T.M.I.

Your Nudes Ain't Like Mine

2010-05-31T18:55:00.019-04:00

Skin is such a wonderful thing. And the most fascinating part is that we all come in different shades of it. The term nude as an adjective is defined as naked or unclothed in most dictionaries. However, in the fashion world when we say, "nude" {sometimes} we mean it in the sense of your skin color. There is a really good chance that your nude is not my nude. Why? Because the color NUDE, unlike the guilt in most adhesive bandage colors, is not one-size-fits-all. The color nude can be any hue of human skin. This picture demonstrates that very fact. We come in all different flavors....

In fashion, nude gives a subtle, barely there sexiness that you can't deny. Nude will take a backseat to whatever it is you want to showcase because it has a calming effect. Whether it's makeup, clothing, accessories, etcetera, nude can and will get the job done! I just happen to love nude heels and the reason why is because nude footwear looks good with :

Floral Dresses (when you're not sure which color to pull out)
Bright or Monochromatic Color schemes (think of an all red outfit)
Bold or Patterned Ensembles - like signature fashion houses Pucci, Etro and Missoni
ANYTHING! It matches all colors!

Other reasons to love this look:

When you want people to pay more attention to your outfit
If you're shy about looking too colorful
If you can't make up your mind about what shoes to wear
The illusion of having longer legs
When you really need a pedi touch up and MUST wear open toed shoes to maybe a very formal function of some sort. (I'd die, but hey. Work it out.)

I think that every woman should at least own a comfortable pair. (Especially shoe lovers!) Try them on. Step back about 3 feet from the mirror and see if it blends well with your leg. Like foundation, if it disappears it's your shade.
*As for that picture, I'm sure everyone can at least find a shoe that would best match their skin tone, mine is third from the left. Which one is yours?