Ibiza baby! Part 1

Couple weeks back, I and two of my girlfriends jumped on a plane to the always stunning and sexy Ibiza. It was my second time on the island, but smashed my first visit to pieces! Everything was better this time round, the people I went with, the places we went, the people we become BFF's with (for a day of course) and the music we heard. It turns out I'm not the only person that hearts Ibiza, as almost everyone we spoke to had returned time and time again. I took as much pictures as I could (although Disaronno was swimming through my body, so it was not easy). As I have pictures ranging from street style, to me and my girls’ style to day/ nights out. I have decided to do a three part post on my time there. I really don't want to leave out anything. Besides, it looks like everyone has booked a flight to the party island this summer, and it’s my duty to share all with you. That way you can all have a heads up on what to pack in your suitcase, where too go to cut some serious shapes and even the best place on the island to get a tattoo!

Scroll down to see my first round of pictures…..

STREET STYLE IN IBIZA  

As you can see from the pictures above, Ibiza style is what every you want it to be. Just another reason why I love Ibiza, there aren't any rules, just do you! Because, frankly most people are on cloud 9 most of the time, to even care what you have on. We made the mistake of taking loads of heels with us and only wore them once/twice! Words cannot describe how happy we were that we all brought white All Stair Converse with us. They went with EVERYTHING and it seemed as if the whole island was sponsored by Converse.

Part 2 will be up ASAP. Don’t forget you can subscribe (click right-hand side links) that way you won’t miss any of my post.

Peace & Love

Mariama

CoCoBear's Hair Care

So way back when I said I would share how I wash, condition and style CoCoBear’s hair. I have finally put the post together (yeahhhhh me). This is another picture heavy post as I wanted you all too get the real feel of each step I do on her hair. Ever little girl or boy with curly kinky hair has different texture’s, however they all need moisture and TLC to thrive.

Check the steps below…

Left-right: Hair ready to be washed, Shampoo using Anita Grant Babassu bar, texture of hair after rinse, Detangle using Tresemme Naturals Vibrantly Smooth

Both these conditioners can be found in most beauty stores. I used TRESemme for moisture and it has fantastic slip for detangling purposes  I only do a protein treatment once every 6 weeks, sometimes using the Organics Roots Stimulate Hair Mayo. Click for Anita Grant for shampoo bar.

Those little bits wash right out, its just the egg used in the conditioner. Egg is a fantastic source of protein. The plastic cap is left on for 20-30 mins to help penetrate the hair strands.

Washed, conditioned and water was absorbed using an old T-Shirt, as a towel catches on to hair strands. 

Left-right: Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In conditioner and Raw Shea Butter. I apply both to each section of hair, starting from the bottom working my way up. You really don't need allot of product ( hence my picture ).

I use a mix of Olive oil and Jamaican Black Castor oil for the scalp. I switch up the use of the other oils all the time, for example sometimes I add to make my conditioners special other times one or two are the final step in locking in moisture. 

After rubbing both products on her hair, I part it into medium size sections and twist the hair in two. I then thread the hair with hair thread, this stretches the hair out and the twist stays neat for double the time. FACT. Here’s a YouTube clip from GirlsLoveYourCurls on how to African thread. I was terrible when I first tried (I've got high standards) but after doing it twice, I’m good too go. Threading is great if you are like me and don’t blow dry your little ones hair. Because once you take the twist down you have a similar effect.

All done!

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Kisses

CoCoBear&Me

Curlvolution

Hey people! On Saturday 25th May myself, CoCoBear and my friend made are way down to Curlvolution's Curlfriends day out. I went last year and was excited to see what would be on display. It was a GREAT day! Our minds where filled with useful tips on hair and we saw some amazing hair styles, not forgetting a who’s who of the natural hair scene. They had vendors there promoting products and offering advice on all things hair and beauty. Some of the Vendors where Afrocenchix, BeUnique, Sheabutter cottage, Beautiful textures, Design Essentials, Curls Unleashed and Root 2 Tip. Check out the pictures below, to see what went down.

(PIC HEAVY POST!)

Charlotte Mensah of Hair Lounge, created this gorgeous look using the Beautiful Textures line.

Monique & CoCoBear

Belinda Raji fonder of BeUNIQUE Hair Care

Patrice Grell Yursik A.K.A Afrobella and Energetic host Action Jackson.

One of the TALIAH WAAJID family members.

ROOT 2 TIP

Design Essentials, love all these looks!

Curls! There kid’s line Curly Q’s has been CoCoBears staples for a long time now.

 Left to right: Model and Nicole from Kinks Curls and More.  Teshna from QueenTeshna. The ladies of NaturalHairDaily. Hey, UKNaturals . A friendly team member. Cynthia from KICKIN’ IT WITH THE KINKS. Same fly girls! Kaila from NubiansLife. Buki rockin’ vibrant Neon and lushes curls. 

Top tips from the day

Afrobella- When asked how do you deal with writing a post on a topic that has already been covered.  Answer- I only comment on a particular topic when I feel passionate about it.

ROOT2TIPS- You don’t always have too cornrow your child's hair to see growth! Given that her daughter Heaven has waist length hair I think she may have a point.

Dr. Reginald Mitchell of ORS ( formally Organics Root Stimulator ) Said women need to wash their hair more often. Imagine being next to a women that hasn't washed their weave in two months! Ahhahahaahhahahah this man is funny. He also said it was important to exfoliate your scalp, as dead skin cells block new hair growth.

I’m sure Curlvolution will hold another Curlfriends day out. I for one will be there again. Congratulations to the whole Curlvolution's team for putting on an entertaining, informative and welcoming event.  

Kisses

Mariama

Mrs Carter

Beyoncé aka Mrs Carter has just finished her leg of her highly anticipated Mrs Carter Tour in London.  I was LUCKY enough to get a ticket, and can only describe the show as EPIC!!! She doesn't call herself King Bey for nothing! I won’t tell you what songs she did, as it’s a world tour and Bey still has several destinations to visit. However, just a little tip expect the unexpected and get ready too party the night away

So in honour of our girl, I have put together some of my favourite looks of hers below…..

1. MTV VMA 2011- Lanvin, 2. Glastonbury 2011- Alexandre-Vauthier, 3. Met Gala 2012- Givenchy  

1. Grammy's 2013- Osman Studio, 2. B'day 2006- album cover, 3. Gallery 2012- Emma Cook
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I almost forgot you still have a chance to see Mrs Carter strut her stuff as she is headlining The Sound of Change LIVE brought to you by Chime for Change. What’s great about this event (other than Bey) is that all your hard earned cash will go straight to the charity. Chime for Change deals with health, education and justice for women. More performers will be added to the line-up, as it stands Rita ora, John Legend and Florence +The Machine (to name a few) are set to perform. Word on the playground is that it will be televised so you might be lucky like me to see Bey after all. Click HERE for tickets!

KISSES

MARIAMA

                                                P.S check out my instagram to see what I wore.

Black & Neon

Hi! So the SUN is out in London Town! I've noticed that people’s moods have instantly lifted. I for one differently think it’s because of the SUN. One thing that makes my mood much brighter (other than my girl) is COLOUR! So when I saw this jumper I Just had to have it. All pictures were taken with allot of natural light (no flash) so that you could all see the true colour of my jumper. As always the sun was playing hide and seek, so pictures have different tones to them.

I featured this jumper in my post about bright knits HERE. Check out how neon looks on me below. We hope you all have a bright month of May.

Jumper-TOPSHOP

Necklace- as seen in previous post HERE, Arm Candy- DIY & watch ( gift ).

Trainers-NIKE-Blazers

KISSES

MARIAMA

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