Uhuru Vintage Photoshoot

Hey loves!

How are you beautiful, intelligent, phenomenal women of God doing this day? I hope you all are living to your fullest potential, being optimistic and chasing after LIMITLESS living as Mela and I do the same!


Girls, you wont believe that I actually got in front of a camera last month and was called a model!
(You all know that I am very camera shy, and I prefer to be behind it, than in front of it..)


Last month I connected with the amazing Nyisha Moncrease, Director of the Marcus Garvey Upliftment Project (MGUP) in Oakland (who will later be featured in our "Naturals Spotted" section) when she asked me to model for her clothing line Uhuru Vintage (all proceeds from the sales of the clothing go to MGUP). MGUP is an arts and education center run by interns. The mission is to provide programs, free of charge, to instill the necessary elements for success within African children of Oakland. Through fine arts and academics, they strives to ENRICH the community with a positive outlet that becomes a safe haven for tomorrow's leaders. THEY ARE AMAZING! I was blown away when I read about Nyisha and MGUP on Facebook. I knew I had to rub elbows with her! 

Staff of MGUP- the Marcus Garvey Upliftment Project

Director of MGUP Nyisha Moncrease

So, the day came for me to model for the Uhuru Vintage clothing, and I was so excited! I had never ever done anything like this before. 

MGUP Summer Program for children in Oakland

Long story short, I was so ecstatic to receive the opportunity to work with such talented, inspirational and more importantly PASSIONATE individuals working towards change and positivity for the children of Oakland. 


I was so excited to model beautiful vintage, African inspired pieces, while also showcasing Afrikan beauty in a way that is not often  shown. 


I was oh so excited to model with natural hair divas, beautiful african goddesses, plus sized models, curvy ladies and so much  more. 


The ladies of Uhuru were MOST concerned with the models reflecting the look of real women...real Afrikan women...I was more than overjoyed to be apart of something amazing as such! 


Shout out to them! The ladies of Uhuru and MGUP truly represent what it means to live LIMITLESS, and I was honored to work with individuals who make it their mission to teach the children of Oakland how to live as such! Praise YAHWEH for them.


So, enjoy the pictures below, and of course, give me post comments, questions and feedback below! I'd love to hear from you all!

ShaSha Fierce :)

Model: McNeil Stafford

Model: Dwana

Classroom Scene

Model: Shawntaya Katrice 

Model: Siaira Harris

Model: Sandra "Asantewaa Fka Sandra" Blaque

All items can be purchased at Uhuru Vintage and Collectables at 3742 Grand Ave Oakland...Or you can contact Uhuru Vintage on Facebook and arrange a pick-up or delivery! 

Check you later LOVES :)

Naturals Spotted: Meron

Spotted: Meron Misgun

When: Every Sunday (and I can't stop staring!)

Name: Meron Misgun
Age: 28

How long you’ve been Natural? 

Practically all my life. When I was younger I used to have soooo much hair and my sister had a hard time maintaining it and I so badly wanted a perm so my sister put it in my hair at the age of 11. That was the only time I ever put chemicals in my hair.


When did you big chop, or begin your transition?
I’ve pretty much have had long hair all my life. I’ve made dramatic cuts a couple times in my life but mostly just get my haired trimmed.


What where some of the biggest deciding factors in your decision to go natural? What was your inspiration?
I was immature when I made that decision to get that perm but outside and since I’ve never believed in putting chemicals in my hair.

Did you have any reservations about going natural? What were your family and friends responses when you did it?My whole family is natural. There may have been 1 or 2 that put perms in their hair once or twice but for the most part all natural.

What is your go-to product? And go-to hairstyle?
My Shine serum gives my hair shine and keeps it from getting frizzy and dry. My go to hair style is leaving it down.

What do you love about being Natural?
I love being able to wash and go. I jump out of the shower put my serum and that is it.

Aside from your natural hair, what are your passionate about? What do you do for a living?
I love the kids. I work as a Youth Services Manager at a non-profit organization. I am also very passionate about my faith and loving helping people to the best of my ability.

Anything else you’d like to share?
I love Sade and Limitless!


We love you too Meron, and WE LOVED your POINT OF VIEW!

Natural Spotted: Brittany!

Spotted: Brittany Cunningham

When: Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Age: 22

 I’ve been natural since August 2005

1. When did you big chop, or begin your transition? 
I did my first big chop in August of 2005, after transitioning for a year. I decided to cut the rest of the relaxer off right before my senior year of high school and wore it in a cute bob for my senior portraits. I did not take care of my hair well, I dyed it, put way too much heat on it and had to do another chop. I did my second chop last year in July 2010 and wore braids until off and on until April 2011 when I began my healthy hair journey.

2. How long have you been natural?
 I’ve been natural since August 2005, but did not start my natural/ healthy hair journey until April 9, 2011.

3. What where some of the biggest deciding factors in your decision to go natural? What was your inspiration? 
I saw pictures of how thick and long my hair was as a child wanted it back. Everyone I knew with really healthy hair, had natural hair, but when one of my best friends Amy Wright went natural she inspired me to do the same.

4. Did you have any reservations about going natural? What were your family and friends responses when you did it? 
I had so many reservations, I wondered how would I look with out straight hair, I didn’t know how my hair would react or what kind of questions I would have to answer. My family was not the most supportive at all, everyone wanted to know why I didn’t “comb” my hair when I would come to events. In the beginning I took it personally, but I later understood whom their standard of beauty was influenced by and prided myself on defining beauty for myself. In the present I wouldn’t say they are supportive, I would just say they have excepted my decision and let me know which hairstyles they prefer.

5. What is your go-to product? And go-to hairstyle?
 I have so many! My go to shampoo is the terresentials lavender Garden, it is absolutely amazing and USDA organic! I can not live without unrefined shea butter, or coconut oil and I hope God never makes me. My go to hairstyle is a flat twist out, I love it because I can wear it out and free, or pin it up to the side or put a head band on.

6. What do you love about being Natural? 
 Everything!! I love the freedom I feel with natural hair, I love walking down the street having people stare, I absolutely love the versatility I have with different styles and when I don’t like a style I can wet it and start all over!

7. Aside from your natural hair, what are your passionate about? What do you do for a living? 
I am currently in my last year at SF State, where I am Child and Adolescent Development major, I love children and can’t wait to work with them everyday. I have to say I absolutely passionate about my family, friends, and the raiders (the order of priority really depends on the day of the week).


8. Anything else you’d like to share?
I really wish everyone In the Black hair community would get along and stop arguing over what is better natural hair or relaxed hair. We are all women and our individual choices in what we do to our hair should not prevent us from interacting with one another, or give superiority each other. Instead we could put our energy toward more important things like our health, family, or realizing the things in life we enjoy and making sure they are constant in our life!

Just A Little Salt!

Hey Dolls,

As you know, I'm not above sharing my raw detox adventure with you all. 

This one truly takes the cake! 

A few nights ago I was on a full speed emotional roller coaster. I came face to face with a demon lurking in my closet...One whose presence I am fully aware of, but I had know idea of the size or magnitude of my opponent.  

Check out my video to get a full understanding of exactly what I lost the battle against! 

~Mela Monet

Shabby Chic & French Provincial Furniture We Love (by Sade')

Hello Loves!

I was on one of my favorite blogs this morning Heights of Fashion. The blogger, Maurenice Bisono, has the cutest apartment ever. I wanted to share it with all you lovely bloggers and followers.

This is so Limitless Ladies style, and really the look we go for when refurbishing, collecting and thrifting for our furniture.  I was so excited looking at all the pics! My apartment will look like this soon enough! Patience little sister!

Anyway,  hope you all enjoy.

I love it!

Sade'