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Countdown to Cuteness: Getting Ready for Baby #2 (Insider)
Hey there! This second pregnancy has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but I’m grateful to be past a tough first trimester. I’m now in my sixth month and super excited about our new addition to the family. I’ll be sharing quite a bit of baby and pregnancy updates, including a special gender reveal. If you’re as eager as I am to find out who will be joining the Buchanan family and how prep is going for their arrival, keep scrolling for more baby cuteness and beautiful surprises!
The countdown to cuteness continues below.
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Getting Ready for Baby Cuteness During the Second Trimester
Similar to my first pregnancy, I’ve been feeling a sudden surge of energy and productivity during this second trimester. It’s been easier to stay healthy and active in the fourth and fifth months by sticking to a balanced diet, getting some exercise, and staying hydrated. Doing this has allowed me to focus on getting ready for the baby in other ways. Some things, like finalizing my birthing plans, arranging maternity leave, and preparing the baby’s older sibling for the new addition require a lot of planning and organization. And setting up the baby’s nursery has been a bit overwhelming, however, it’s an essential part of getting ready for baby #2. Converting my office into a nursery and decluttering the space has been an intense project!
See Related: My Life Lately: The Sequel
Getting the Nursery Ready: Painting Baby’s Room
I’m super excited to share that the nursery is almost 90% decluttered! When I learned I was pregnant, I couldn’t wait to start working on the nursery. After discovering I was having a girl, I picked four adorable paint colors and let my family vote. We all agreed on the color “Lotus Flower” for my little girl’s room. This color was cuteness overload! The only thing I needed to do next was grab the paint and accessories and start painting!
Products Used to Achieve Baby Room Cuteness:
Baby Girl’s Room is Cute and Almost Ready!
Painting the nursery was a super fun family project. It was a wonderful bonding experience and a great way to share our growing excitement about welcoming our baby girl into the family and her new room. It took an entire weekend to paint the nursery. You can watch us paint her room and get everything ready for our baby girl in this cute little video I shared on Instagram to announce her gender. Now that the nursery’s painted, I can focus on decorating her room with furniture, bedding, decor, etc.
Cute Painting Gender Reveal Ideas
If you enjoyed reading this post and learning about how my family and I decided to reveal the gender of our baby, you may also find it helpful to explore other paint gender-reveal ideas. Most gender reveals can be grandiose, awe-inspiring, and elaborate. But if you are looking for something simple and cost-effective, below are a few ideas that make even the smallest gender reveal just as magnificent as those over-the-top special occasions. This compiled list of Gender Reveal Ideas (for painting) is creative, unique, and super cute for anyone preparing for their newborn.
- Paint Photoshoot – Keep it classic and simple with pink or blue handprints on a white shirt during the family photoshoot
- Paint Toss on Canvas – Reveal the gender in a one-of-a-kind way and create a keepsake that can displayed as art in the baby’s nursery
- Umbrella Paint Pour – Grab an unmarked paint can and a see-through umbrella for an epic reveal (super fun activity to do with the baby’s siblings)
- Super Soakers Filled w/ Paint – Fun for clothes or canvases; fill the Soakers up with pink or blue paint and make a splash
- Paint the Nursery – Pick a color of your choice to announce the gender
The Countdown Continues: Preparing for Childbirth
As of this latest life and baby update, things continue to be underway in preparation for my sweet little girl. My focus remains on staying calm, relaxed, and enjoying my pregnancy. I am so grateful to be surrounded by a supportive family. The next update will be what life has been like in the third and final trimester as I inch closer to my due date. Make sure you’re following me on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter for more pregnancy annoucements and updates!
My Life Lately: The Sequel
It’s been a while since my last review. A long while. An entire year came, dropped many bombs, and left me to deal with its aftermath. The only thing I knew to do, then, was to retreat and revise. Just as I geared up to make my return to product reviews and entertainment blogging after an almost two-year hiatus, my life had a(nother) major bomb getting ready to strike. This is my life lately (maybe even frequently): the sequel.
“Story Still Developing”
The truth is that I continue to have setbacks that cause me to take time away from blogging as frequently as I need to. I was proud and fortunate to have the freedom to focus on my writing, reviews, social media presence, however, I needed to go back to work full-time to be able to continue feeding my passion. After I started managing and getting used to my work-life balance, the plan was (and still is) to pivot to then incorporate my product reviews back into my weekly routine.
Then, May 2024 came and all my plans were put on pause. I found out that one of life’s best products was preparing for a February 2025 release date and I was expected to review it. Such a huge and major opportunity was coming my way and I needed time to dedicate to this product, and this product only. Life has trusted me to handle this kind of product before, so I was ready to accept the responsibility. What would this be like (this time)?
I am still preparing for the launch of this product. A product of love, unity, and joy. Although it won’t be revealed until next year, I am happy to share an update and announce that my family is growing by two feet! Baby Buchanan will arrive February 2025. Myself, family, and friends are still shocked by this exciting news and this life update / story is still developing. We are all very eager to shower our new addition with lots of love.
To my readers, thank you for your patience as this sequel continues. I do plan to return, sooner than you may realize, to continue sharing my reviews and to update you as much as possible with the latest developments in this story. A shift is coming soon.
With Love ❤︎,
Krissy Bri
Tom Ford Bitter Peach Is A Lavishly Delicious Scent
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Photo Courtesy: tomford.com Luxury fragrances are our latest obsession. Listen, whenever we are allowed to try and wear designer perfumes, we are always beaming with glee! Obsessing may be a strong word, but we would never pass up an opportunity to sniff scents and aromas (the good ones). The moment we heard Influenster was sending us Tom Ford Bitter Peach eau de parfum to review, we felt so special! We’ve never shopped with the luxury brand Tom Ford before, so we were eager to wear one of their products.
We’ve also seen some polarizing opinions about the Tom Ford Bitter Peach eau de parfum online, and many other influencers are obsessing over this fragrance too. So let us not wait any longer to share our review of Tom Ford’s explicitly sweet fragrance. Keep scrolling to get all the juicy details on the Tom Ford Bitter Peach eau de parfum.
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Before we take a bite out of Bitter Peach’s notes, intensity, and market value, we want to sincerely thank Influenster for sending us this complimentary gift. Influenster sent It’s The Lewk this product in exchange for our honest opinion. Our readers should note that the views and opinions expressed in this article reflect our experience after testing the Tom Ford Bitter Peach fragrance. The purpose of this article is to inform interested consumers about products on the market only.
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Tom Ford Bitter Peach: Bright and Sensual
Tom Ford released the Bitter Peach fragrance in 2020 as part of their Private Blend Collection. Although Bitter Peach is not the newest fragrance from the brand on the market, it is ripe and still mentioned as one of the best luxury fragrances released this decade. The scent is “explicitly sweet and dangerously voluptuous“- Tom Ford. “Bitter Peach surges with dark, skin-gripping sensuality. Like a full-flavored peach at its most ripe– the scent is erotic by nature“. Then, there’s the beautifully bright and sleek bottle design of Bitter Peach. It has an exquisitely tinted translucent outer layer with an opaque inner coat. The Bitter Peach bottle also has an appropriate peach-colored hue to its design, complimenting its scent.
Tom Ford Bitter Peach Notes
Top, Middle, and Base Notes
- Peche de Vigne (Peach)
- Sicilian Blood Orange
- Rum
- Davana oil
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
- Vanilla
- Cognac
- Jasmine
To clarify, Bitter Peach is a noticeable fruity-floral scent. Peche de Vigne and Sicilian Blood Orange, two top notes, are detected within minutes of spraying and are strong openers for this fragrance! Although the peach and orange notes are prominent initially, we wouldn’t say that Bitter Peach has an overbearing aroma. As the scent settles, we notice other middle and base notes, like patchouli, jasmine, and vanilla. Just when you thought you figured out Bitter Peach’s aroma, it reveals other top, middle, and base notes as it lingers and softens.
Longevity and Wear
Tom Ford Bitter Peach gives us summer vibes! This fragrance is perfect for daytime wear in the summer or the fall. For example, the orange, peche de vigne, vanilla, and jasmine oils are very vibrant and colorful, much like the fall/summer seasons. We would also recommend wearing Tom Ford Bitter Peach during a date night. Your date or partner will comment on how delightful you smell that night. Trust us! Lastly, if you plan to wear Tom Ford Bitter Peach, you’ll be happy to know that you’ll never need to spray this fragrance multiple times within the day. Once you put this fragrance on, it lasts throughout the entire day. Bitter Peach is not a scent you will escape.
Polarizing and Lavishly Delicious Bitter Peach
We love everything about Tom Ford Bitter Peach eau de parfum. The scent is cute and an intoxicating women’s fragrance. Bitter Peach makes us feel sensual, sexy, and erotic. It is one of our favorite fragrances that we’ve tested this decade and is a fragrance that will last for years to come (much like its scent). We recommend every woman try Tom Ford Bitter Peach because we feel all women deserve to feel this way, but we believe fruity-floral scent lovers will appreciate it the best!
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Where To Shop for Bitter Peach
Lastly, you can find Bitter Peach at any of the above major retail stores in-store or online. Prices vary based on the bottle size (10 mL for $80.00, 30 for $250.00, 50 for $390.00, and 100 mL for $570.00).
30 Self- Love Affirmations from Beyonce’s Renaissance
Beyoncè Giselle Knowles-Carter is one of the greatest entertainers in the world. We notably recognize her for her vocal ability and contributions to music. She is an inspiration for so many women everywhere, and we can’t get enough of how much joy and happiness she brings to millions of faces. Her music is motivating and uplifting. She makes women feel seen and understood. She encourages women to love and believe in themselves. Renaissance is an album full of self- love affirmations and bad bitch energy. Let’s explore 30 self-love affirmations from the critically acclaimed studio album Renaissance.
Renaissance is about feeling good, releasing stress, and finding joy in life and love. Beyoncè is a forever mood. Beyoncè reminds us that we are all unique, deserving of love, and to embrace love with grace. Above all, the best love is self-love! Her latest album, Renaissance, is her latest effort to lift happiness, boost self-confidence, self- love, and appreciate the minds/bodies/spirits of the modern woman today.
Renaissance Self- Love Affirmations
I’m That Girl
Beyoncè starts Renaissance with a declaration: “I’m that girl.” The intro for this album commands you to recognize who you are and to take up space! It’s the perfect song for chanting and reciting positive statements to affirm that you are the best to do it and don’t forget it.
- “I’m that girl.”
- “From the top of the morning, I shine.”
- “I pull relief in.”
- “These motherfuckers ain’t stopping me.”
Cozy
One of the best things about self-love is appreciating who you are and being comfortable in your skin. Loving yourself means many things, but for this moment, let’s focus on how beautiful you are (inside and out). This song reminds you to be comfortable with how much you love yourself. Might we suggest nobody mess with you, sis?
- “I am confident.”
- “I am lethal.”
- “I am comfortable in my skin.”
- “I love myself, goddamn.”
- “I’m so cozy.”
- “I love me.”
- “I’m a God. I’m a hero.”
- “I’m swaggy, effortlessly.”
Alien Superstar
Alien Superstar is the song to play from the Renaissance album if you’re looking for something that’ll help you express all the bad bitch energy you possess. It encourages you to celebrate your radiant beauty, elegance, and unique ability to stand out from the rest of the world. You are the standard and the bar!
- “I’m one of one. I’m number one. I’m the only one.”
- “No one in this world can think like me.”
- “Bad bitch, I’m the bar. Alien Superstar!”
- “I’m too classy for this world. Forever, I’m that girl.”
- “I’m too classy to be touched. I paid them all in dust.”
- “Baby, I’m unique.”
- “Eyes on me when I perform.”
- “Eyes on I when I put on.”
Break My Soul
If you’ve been under a lot of pressure lately and feel like you’re about to explode, it’s time for you to find a solution for release. The first step is to remain kind to yourself. The second step is to reclaim your time. Next, stand tall and firmly cement your feet in place. Finally, let go of all the stress and forget the rest!
- “Release your wiggle.” (repeat with different actions!)
- “You won’t break my soul.”
- “I’m going to find a new drive.”
- “I’m on a new vibration. I’m going to build my foundation.”
More Confidence and Self- Love Affirmations from Renaissance
Church Girl
Sometimes life forces us to ride rollercoasters with twists, ups, and downs. In times of uncertainty, we usually long to be and break free from those dark spaces. We want nothing more than to put it all behind us and get back to the way things used to be before the chaos. Church Girl is the flame for the ignite to bring life back into women’s bodies and is their safe haven for liberation.
- “I’m going to let go of this body.”
- “I’m going to love on me.”
- “I was born free.”
- “Let it go. Let it out.”
- “I’m finally on the other side.”
- “I finally found the urge to smile.”
Heated
After all the self-work and self-love you’ve poured into yourself, you deserve to show off this new version of yourself to the world! Everyone needs to see your glow and your abundant shine! It’s all about confidence and believing in yourself. *Grabs fan* nothing and no one can tame you!
- “Never met a girl with a mind like this.”
- “My face card never declines.”
- “I want to flaunt it.”
Pure/Honey
Self-love is 100%, pure love. It’s not reliant or dependent on someone else, and you don’t have to wait for someone else to give you what you need. Loving yourself (inside and out) is one of the best gifts to give your mind, body, and spirit. It can take a lifetime to perfect, but repetition is the best technique to apply. Doing this act will make it easier, and soon you’ll be giving self-love effortlessly!
- “It should cost a billion to look this good.”
- “I make it look easy because I got it.”
- “I ain’t never felt a feeling like this.”
Self-Love Affirmations for Success and Abundance
The entire Renaissance album is full of self-love affirmations. Listen to Beyoncè’s latest album on Apple Music to repeat these affirmations along with the songs. Be sure to listen to all 16 tracks to discover more self-love affirmations and other mantras for motivation, inspiration, and manifestation.
Want more affirmations? Check out Powerful Words of Affirmation for Success!
Prada Paradoxe Perfume: The New Fragrance for Women
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Photo Credit: prada.com 
Photo Credit: prada.com Prada Paradoxe perfume is the latest fragrance by Prada. It is a luxury eau de parfum designed for women to explore and express their paradoxical multi-dimensions. Prada Paradoxe celebrates the woman who is “never the same, always herself“. Absurd as this may sound, I was lucky enough to be one of the first women to wear this fragrance before it became available in department stores in 2022.
(Shoutout to Influenster for sending me this complimentary gift!)
As a result, this post will contain everything I know about Prada’s Prada Paradoxe fragrance. Are you ready? Keep scrolling to get the details:
- fragrance scent
- product contents
- retail value
- my review and what others are saying online
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Prada Paradoxe Perfume: Notes
The first thing you should know about this fragrance is the ingredients that make it smell great! Paradoxe top notes are calabrian bergamot heart, tangerine essence, and pear accord. Its heart (middle) notes are primarily floral: neroli essence, neroli bud essence, Tunisian orange flower, and jasmine sambac. The base notes feature bourbon vanilla, amber accord, and white musk accord. To clarify, this is a floral fragrance. This inviting scent reminds me of a fresh bouquet of flowers.
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Prada Paradoxe Perfume: Packaging and Contents
In addition to its soft scent, Prada Paradoxe comes in the brand’s signature triangle shape and logo. The fragrance bottle design has a black cap, and the perfume liquid radiates a delicate pink color. Paradoxe is openly unique, iconic, and 100% refillable. That’s right, ladies! If you run out of Prada Paradoxe, you don’t have to worry about buying another bottle. When your bottle is empty, it’s not finished. You can easily unscrew the top and refill when you need to.
A New Fragrance For The Perfume Collection
Moreover, Paradoxe is one of the best scents I’ve ever smelled. It is such a divine and feminine fragrance and takes my breath away. The floral notes are very sensational and the biggest highlight of this perfume. On the other hand, I do realize that floral fragrances can sometimes be a little strong and dominating. However, Prada Paradoxe is a rare exception. It is light, soft, and not overpowering. This fragrance is fresh, softly faint, long-lasting, and worthy of being in your fragrance collection.
Where to Get Paradoxe
Paradoxe is available everywhere online and in stores. The product hit shelves last year, but it is one of the latest fragrance obsessions women can’t seem to get enough of! Here’s a list of all the places where you can shop for the fragrance (online and in-stores):
- Prada (retail value: $30- $142)
- Sephora (retail value: $30- $142)
- Macy’s (retail value: $112- $142)
- Ulta (retail value: $87- $142)
Prices for this perfume vary depending on the bottle size you select.
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Trendy 4C Hairstyles for Natural Hair
Whether you’re in the beginning stages of transitioning to natural hair or you’ve been natural for some time, you have to admit that styling natural hair is challenging. Learning how to care for your texture is a lot of trial and error. Sometimes natural hairstyles can be a bit of trial and error too. When I stopped getting relaxers and started to transition my relaxed hair to my natural hair, it was hard to find 4c hairstyles I liked. Then, I would meet other Black women with 4C hair, and they would say the same thing (and some still do).
It’s been helpful to see influencers and celebrities with 4C hair embrace their texture and coils in the entertainment world. Since the reemergence of the natural hair movement in the early 2000s, women with 4C hair can see more ways to style and manage their hair. In conclusion, this post has eight classic, trendy 4C hairstyles. Each hairstyle is a beautifully versatile protective hairstyle with low-med maintenance. However, you can apply any natural hairstyle on this list to any hair texture.
Beauty Tip: If you’re really feeling like taking these 4C hairstyles to the next level, try experimenting with color, braiding hair, or clip-ins (extensions).
Disclaimer: Heads up! My posts contain affiliate links. If you buy something through one of those links, you won’t pay a penny more, but I’ll get a small commission, which helps keep the lights on. Thanks!
Is It Hard to Maintain 4C Hair?
A common myth about 4C hair is that it is non-manageable because of tight coils and hard to keep moisturized. Although styling 4C hair can be challenging, 4C hair is not hard to maintain. The key to 4c hair is to moisturize. The right moisturizer will protect 4C hair from frizziness, shrinkage, breakage, and sluggish hair growth.
Tools For 4C Hair Texture Hairstyles
Every hairstyle will require tools. Here are some popular hair styling tools used when styling 4C hair:
- Edges Brush
- Detangling Brush
- Hard Bristle Brush
- Styling Gel
- Bobby Pins
- Hair or scalp oil
- Leave-in conditioner
- Moisturizer
8 Simple and Easy 4C Hairstyles
1. Flat Twists
The flat twist hairstyle is super trendy and a popular go-to hairstyle for natural hair. To clarify, flat twists consist of two twists done to the scalp. This twist hairstyle is a protective style that eliminates daily maintenance and creates a path to healthier hair. Twists are versatile and worn in just about any method (from twist-outs to updos).
4C Hair Flat Twist Tutorial 2. Mohawk, Fauxhawk
Mohawk hairstyles for natural hair are so much fun! Many naturalistas rely on the mohawk (a*k*a the frohawk) to create trendy updos. This hairstyle gives many opportunities for geometrical parting, adding braiding hair, and accessories. To start, brush the hair upward towards the center of the head or crown.
How-to Mohawk on 4C Hair 3. Halo Braid
Credit: CurlCentric.com The halo braid is a cornrow-style braid that wraps around the head. This plaited protective braid is the halo effect and is a beautifully elegant hairstyle worn casually or in glam. The halo braid has been famously seen before on many high-profile celebrities such as Beyonce, Ciara, and Tracee Ellis Ross.
How-to Tutorial for Halo Braid on 4C Hair 4. Twist Out
Source: @curldaze IG The twist-out hairstyle is one of my favorites. Next to box braids, the twist-out is a regular go-to protective hairstyle. Twists are a popular protective style that can create uniformity throughout natural hair. A twist-out style is a method of unraveling stranded twists. If you are going to recreate this hairstyle, the key to a successful, beautifully curly twist-out is to lock in moisture.
The Perfect 4C Twist-Out Tutorial 5. Afro
An afro hairstyle is perfect for showing off coils and hair texture. The afro first gained its popularity during the Black Panther movement. This hairstyle gets rocked from puffs to curls and tapered designs. Many high-profile celebrities have sported the afro hairstyle in glam and everyday casual aesthetics (Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Marsai Martin, Solange, Lupita Nyong’o, Ebonee Davis).
The Perfect Afro Tutorial for 4C Natural Hair 6. Space Buns
Although I am not too fond of their name, the space buns are fun, festival beauty trendy, and sassy! The space buns hairstyle is two high buns on both sides of the head. Easy and simple. Space Buns on natural 4C hair showcases coils and curls like no other hairstyle that made this list.
Space Buns on 4C Natural Hair 7. High Bun
Credit: @jascmeen IG If you are looking for something similar to the Space Buns hairstyle, you will want to try the High Bun. This classic hairstyle is a part of the “Everyday Essentials” starter pack. The High Bun is the hair sleeked together in a bun that sits at the top of the head. This hairstyle is a beauty favorite for convenience and low maintenance.
High Bun 4C Natural Hair Tutorial Half Up/ Half Down
The half up half-down hairstyle on curly, natural hair is another idea for an everyday casual look. To create this hairstyle, first, gather the top half of the hair into a high bun. Next, leave the back half down. If you want a lot of volume with this hairstyle, clip-ins would really take it to the next level.
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3 Cute & Easy Hairstyles Using Headband Wigs
I love whenever I make a new cute hairstyle discovery! When I decided to go natural a few years ago, I never thought I would struggle to find protective hairstyles. It has been hard for me to find protective styles for curly, natural hair that I like! Why is it so hard to find cute and easy hairstyles to protect and support my hair’s health and growth? Why is it so hard to find protective styles that will keep edges safe from thinning out?
It should not be this way!
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Who doesn’t love cute and easy hairstyles?
Wigs and braids have made styling my curly hair less of a struggle. I love using wigs and braids to switch things up. Wigs are a preferred protective style because they are generally quite simple to wear and don’t require much maintenance. After reading reviews online about different wigs, I decided to try a new style that I’d never heard of before: headband wigs.
Headband wigs work to protect natural hair and edges. As a result, this wig is the answer to all of my haircare prayers! The quality of my natural, curly hair life increased by 100 points after wearing this wig for the first time.
Here’s why…
This wig has been the most manageable and convenient wig I have ever worn. The headband makes it easy to slip on over your natural hair without much maintenance. In addition, the biggest flex here is that no glue is necessary for this wig! It’s my favorite benefit of the wig because I know that my edges and natural hair will be 100% protected. Sometimes I like to take a break from wearing wigs that require a glue application. Therefore this headband wig continues to check off all boxes for convenience, ease, and support!
More About Headband Wigs: Cute and Easy Hairstyles
I got my 22″ Kinky Straight textured headband wig from LuvMe Hair. I chose the kinky straight-textured wig because it matches my hair type and texture (4c). My wig came in a beautifully packaged box that contained:
- Additional headbands and hair accessories
- Iridescent cosmetic bag
- LuvMe Hairclip
- Bobby pins
- Wig Cap
- Wig Care Instructions
- Hair Wrap
- Edges Brush
The wig came with everything that I needed to style it. I put this wig on and styled it in less than 15 minutes! So, let me show you how I did it.
Keep scrolling to reveal the long headband wig and easy hairstyles you can recreate using headbands.
To Achieve Cute and Easy Hairstyles Using Headband Wigs, You’ll Need
- wig cap
- wig w/ clips and headband straps
- extra headbands and accessories for styling
Firstly, I brushed my hair down using curl-enhancing mousse and styling gel for it to stay nice and slick. Next, I used bobby pins to secure the hair in position before placing the wig cap on top. Then, I pulled the detachable straps to the headband apart to put on the 22″ kinky straight textured wig. To get it perfectly adjusted on my crown, I secured the wig using two techniques: the wig clips and reattaching the headband in the back. That’s it! Again, you can do this in under 15 minutes.
Then, I started to play with other ways to style the wig. I just wanted to play around with it to see what I could come up with and what kind of fun looks to create with it. My favorite thing that I love about the wig is that you can switch it up at any time with this headband wig. I can put it all to one side, up into a ponytail, half ponytail, wear it in a bun, or switch out the headbands with the extra ones that I got from LuvMe Hair. In addition to my review, you can watch the video for my hair tutorial for the 22″ Kinky Straight Headband Wig on YouTube for more guidance on how to rock this wig and how you can style it.
Wearing the headband wig with one of the extra headbands that it came with. 
Headband Hairstyles: Wearing the LuvMe Hair headband wig as it is (kinky curly) 
Headband Hairstyles: Wearing the headband wig with a middle part and headband. Wig Hairstyles Are Easy To Achieve!
I honestly love everything about wearing headband wigs as a protective style. It’s perfect for someone like me who loves convenient, cute, and simple hairstyles. I can still look cute while protecting my natural hair and my edges. It is so versatile and gives plenty of inspiration for switching up my hairstyles whenever I want. I’ve finally found the ideal protective style for me.
I believe that the headband wig could help any naturalista looking for protective hairstyle solutions and inspiration. It is not too good to be true, ladies! You can achieve this simple look too!
Watch my LuvMe Hair Headband Wig Tutorial and Review on Youtube What do you think?
Visit luvmehair.com to check out the 22″ kinky straight headband wig and to view other textures from the collection.
I even have a referral code for you to take something off of your purchase once you’ve found the wig for you. Just use offer code KRIS at checkout to get 23% off of your LuvMe Hair wig purchase.
Comment with some of your favorite time-saver protective hairstyles below!
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Finding Friends: Black Women Sisterhood
Are you aging gracefully into your 30s and 40s but finding it hard to build new friendships or find a group of women that you can genuinely call your sisterhood? Do you get overwhelmed trying to establish genuine friendships and connections with women in your age bracket? Finding friends can definitely be challenging.
You are not alone.
Thank you, Jody-Ann Buckle, for contributing this post to lifestylewithkris.com!
(more…)Book Review: Reflections of a Queen Rising
Reflections of a Queen Rising is an inspirational, autobiographical poetry book written by author and blogger Jody-Ann Buckle. The poetry book has a rating of 4.9 stars out of 5 on Amazon and has been the source of motivation and encouragement for women of all backgrounds to believe in themselves, take risks, find their purpose, and live out their dreams. Jody-Ann began writing poetry at a young age to help her cope with expressing her feelings. Through her writing that she has been able to find comfort in her talents and realize her worth as a woman. This blog post is the ultimate guide and book review of ROAQR!
(more…)Secrets Exposed: Black Girl Culture Is The Moment
The day that I decided I was going to get back into writing again, I did a little bit of exploring for inspiration. For some creative minds, when you haven’t been practicing with your craft/talent, it’s likely due to falling out of love with your passion. I started taking the beginner steps necessary to change my life. I stumbled across BGC, (Black Girl Culture) a blog engineered by black women, for black women. Pop Culture, Politics/Activism, Lifestyle, Music, Health & Beauty, Fashion–all curated by Black women.
After hours of reading posts and drawing inspiration, I saw that this blog was looking for writers for the winter. Moreover, they were looking for writers for any topic, wanting to center their voice. My inner voice started speaking to me and I said, “Hey, girl! Let’s do this!” Let’s get out of our comfort zone! This could be life-changing for me. Sometimes, you have to stop holding yourself back.
I submitted my writing for what was considered the application process.
The Culture Is You, Black Girl!
See what happens when you… leap? Faith can bring many things your way when you just believe. Now, your girl will write weekly blog articles for Blk Girl Culture, from January 2020 to March 2020. I will be starting and continuing conversations in Health/Beauty for an audience of 100,000+ readers. Blk Girl Culture also has posts featured in magazines and new sources like Complex, Teen Vogue, CNN, BBC, and Blavity among others.
I am so excited about this opportunity! My life is changing and pulling me in the direction of my passion. I was only looking for the light to spark a bit, and with opportunities like this, the passion came right back. I hope you get to catch some of my posts!
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