Reveling in DIY Knot Necklace Hauteness

Totally stumbled upon this DIY Knot Necklace tutorial and in addition to the lovely young lady's accent, the necklace is totally haute and is a must for the spring/summer. I'm loving the brights. Neon yellow is my color of the season.  I'm already up to to my ears in neon yellow boyfriend button downs, neon yellow jelly material handbags, and neon yellow jelly flats (a la J. Crew and Nine West).  Now all I need is a necklace to mix and match as I see fit.  Enjoy!

Style Lust: Solange Knowles

So we've been doing some following lately of Solange's My Damn Blog (quirky title that's for sure but straight to the point so we likey) and girl has major style. It's not just her totally haute hair that we adore but it's her love of prints that makes her both a style maven and bohemian delight. Add her chronicles of wanderlust and she is our fave lady of 2012, so far. The photography is quite elegant and purposeful as well. Check out some of our fave looks...

 

Budding Style Starlets Strut Their Stuff

Loving Black Voices' coverage of the The New Generation of Black Style Stars. We totally ❤ the list and all the lovely ladies (and gents) doing great things.

Style Lust: Black & Gold

Black & Gold by wanderlustdallas featuring black tops

Just discovered these Nakimuli fawohodie leggings. Definitely style lusting...

7 Best Natural Hair Shapes

This totally gorg do' came in as our #1 pick due to the luxurious bang and the perfectly funky tapered layers. This look curly or straight wins in our book.

We totally ❤ Annie Ilonzeh's fem and flirtatious softly layered mane.  Her look is perfect for a casual daytime foray or a stylish evening fete.  Day to night this versatile look is a keeper.

This looks comes out perfectly on natural hair with a great styling and defining product and a good moisturizer to keep tresses soft.   Blow dry to style and pull off your face using a few bobby pins applied loosely at the sides. While this exact look is achieved with extensions, don't hesitate to experiment at home. The trick is having a great cut and that goes a long way.

We've all been there.  Right smack dab in the middle of growing out our hair after the big chop.  Some call it purgatory while others like Solange embrace it and rock it happily and naturally. While she looks far more glam than I ever did, I now have a greater appreciation for the possibilities during that in-between stage.  Rock your hair with a gorgeous frock, face highlighting makeup, and all eyes will be on you. 

Who says a naturalista can't also be a rockstar in her right? That is just what is achieved with this sassy do'. This style is sculpted and styled expertly for the office but definitely offers everyone around you a glimpse of your inner wild child. For those who are adventurous and want high fashion + the hair? This is a perfect choice!

We all know it's hard for your hair to not look perfectly curled after a rod set but this look goes totally glam in a very mod throwback 60's kind of way. For short, perfect curls and coils with a lot of flexibility, and a long useful life, try a rod set. Separate curls and coils for full volume and the possibilities are endless. 

 

Long hair gives you a ton of flexibility and whether its straight, curly, coily, or in locs, the possibilities are virtually endless.  This uber sophisticated looks takes you from the boardroom to the boudoir with its commanding flair, yet subtle sex appeal.  Dramatically sweep strands from one side to the other, twist together and pin at the nape of the neck.