Summer Summer Summer TIME!

ITS HERE! ITS HERE! SUMMER TIME IS HERE!

Is it just me, or is black even MORE beautiful in the summer time? It seems like during the summer months, we are more vibrant, our smiles are bigger and brighter, we let our hair down a bit more, and our skin is RADIANT!

WE SHINE SOOOO BRIGHT WHEN ITS WARM OUTSIDE!

Black people are gorgeous, but man, when the sun is out....you lovely browns blow me away!

Here are some pictures that made me even more excited about SUMMER SUMMER TIME!

Natural Spotted: Corinthia McCoy!

 Hello Ladies! As promised, I have a new "Natural Spotted". I owe this lady a huge apology, her feature was expected to be up in late January (i know i know....bad me!). I've been super excited to get her on Limitless, as she has been natural for some time now, and her style is super cute....There is a je ne sais quoi about her...! Its more than confidence that stands out... 

Maybe its the personality and character that shines through her beauty!  I am magnetized to her locs, her lovely golden skin, her gorgeous artwork and eye for photography. Read below...This girl is overflowing with charm!

Ms Corinthia McCoy.... and her beautiful natural hair! 

     1.   How long have you been natural? I started my natural hair journey September 2007. I have been natural for about 5 going in 6 years

  

      2. What where some of the biggest deciding factors in your decision to go natural? Some of the key factors that played into me going natural was my desire to no longer comb my hair. I had been wearing my natural for about two years. This involved roller set fro's, braids, twist extensions before I made my decision. This gave me lots of time to think about making that big move and I knew that I didn't enjoy combing, and taking out and putting in braids. I knew it was time for locs. I also wanted to remain natural but at the same time have longer hair.

      3. Who/what was your inspiration? Some of my inspirations included my Winona Studies professor Kennedy Kodogo, Goapele, and a few other loc wearers in my circle. My parents and friends have been very supportive of this decision I have made.

      4. Did you have any reservations about going natural? What were your family and friends responses when you did it?  My mom is always commenting on how long my hair is every time I come home. My dad is glad that I don't have any color or I'm not frying my hair out...lol. My friends have been really supportive. They also comment on how long they [my locs] are getting, and always have positive feedback on the new styles that I wear. I have even inspired a few of my friends to go natural, and even get locs. When deciding to get locs I had no reservations at all. Some people feel that by having locs, you are limited. I disagree. I actually believe the main way that a person is limited is by wearing their hair straight; and with me not wanting to comb my hair that cancels that [straight hair] out. As far as cutting my hair at the end of my journey (who knows when that will be) I plan to have locs for a long time. I'm not really worried at this point about cutting them off...I love the idea of going short.

5. What is your go-to product? And go-to hairstyle? I have a very long list of go-to products and I'm always trying new products. But my too consistently used products are as follows: oils- Coconut, tea tree, africa's best oil. For twisting: Organic Root Stimulator lock and twist gel, edge control, Herbal essence totally twisted mousse. Shampoo/conditioner: Garnier Fructis triple nutrition. Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition products, Herbal Essence Degunkify Shampoo and Conditioner. And Organic Root Stimulator Replenishing Pack (deep penetrating conditioner). 

   My favorite hairstyle to wear while wearing locs is after washing, conditioning, and oiling my locs down I like to double strand twist my locs, and wear cute updos, and ponytails, and then take the twists out and wear my hair down and wavy.

6. What do you love about being Natural? What I love about natural hair is the freedom and the close connection that you have with your own hair without added hair or your hair being chemically or heat altered. I love the fact that I don't have to comb my hair, and how I appreciate my hair so much more now that it's natural. I love the fact that people find my natural hair beautiful, and it's simply put, a real and beautiful experience of getting to know your hair in it's natural state.

7. Aside from your natural hair, what are your passionate about? What do you do for a living? My passion is art: I'm a photographer, and I paint and make jewelry as well.


8. Is there anywhere we can follow your Natural Hair Journey or what you are doing in the community?    

     To follow my natural hair care journey you can go to my facebook page under the album skinny black to see different styles and looks. I am also starting a photography project in which I will capture pictured and back ground stories of women in LA wearing, and going natural..stay tuned.. I would just like to say I think it's awesome that we have natural hair communities to keep each other encourage and positive about the choices being made, as well as see other women making the same or similar choices. We need that. I look in black hair magazines and we are still under represented, and in hollywood it's barely seen. And it can be hard for those who are considering going natural. I just want to say to those who are thinking about it is it's not a easy path, your going to have issues..But if you can just persevere through that you can see the beauty of having natural hair, and it's a feeling that comes with it that you can't get from anywhere else and a strength that you radiate. It's very empowering and I encourage for women who are thinking about it to try it, and surround yourself with a natural hair community.  

   Anything else you'd like to share? Thank you for this opportunity to share my story Sade, and if you have any more questions feel free to just ask, or tell whoever is interested to add me as a friend on Facebook! 

   

  

      Thank you Corinthia, for sharing your natural hair journey. I really appreciate your perspective, and I enjoyed reading your story!

   

The Law of Remembering...

I must say, life has not been the same without my writing to you all. ShaSha has missed you! And I know, I know...I've been SLIPPn! (we have some naturals spotted, natural and fly coming soon).

I have gotten overtaken by work, school and life...and it seems like I've been drowning in a sea of....Limited-living....

It seems that will all my busi-ness, running around and trying to be a good Christian, a wife, a student and a friend, I have forgotten who I need to be for me.

I forgot that I love who I am, and where I come from. I forgot that my hair is beautiful. I forgot what my are hobbies and how important they are to me. I forgot that I believe in the goodness of natural raw foods, and the energy it gives. Sometimes, I get so uptight with trying to impress the people I work with, and that I learn with, that I forget how meaningless this world is.

Lately I've been forgetting to laugh at life! At people! At myself!!!! It is so easy to get sucked back into this world of material desires, meaningless titles, and idealistic views of success!

Last night, I decided that it was time for me to remember!

I remembered myself and my city...I was reminded of how much heart the city of Oakland has....and how most Oaklander's like myself have a passionate aura of love, CREATIVITY, character, and strength!

I remembered that I hate the use of the word GHETTO, and all that it represents! I remembered that I will no longer allow the word to be used around me, ESPECIALLY by individuals that have no literal idea of what it is...I'm tired of people commenting on the ghetto, or using the word ghetto, but with a skewed perspective...I decided I would take time to educate people who senselessly use the word to describe something derogative...

I remembered that although there is nothing wrong with european standards of beauty,  there is nothing like my AfriKan people! I have been forgetting how much I marvel at the natural beauties I run into on a daily basis...and I remembered that is how my 'Naturals Spotted' section was born. ( Last night, a beautiful 40-something, deep brown skinned, bald woman walked by my table at MUA restaurant in Oakland, and I almost got caught staring! SHE was gorgeous, I must say! But the thing that stuck out most was her confidence....!)

 I've been forgetting to be confident with my NATURAL HAIR!! She reminded ME! (thank God).

           RIGHT NOW MY FIST IS IN THE AIR ! Power....power....black power! lol!

I remembered that I am not a CONFORMIST...and that I love afrocentricism...I love my people, and the color BROWN! I love all COLORS. I love summer time, wild things, exotic foods, language and people, good music (including rap and R&B yes--but also a plethora of genres too), a nice glass of port with a big piece of cake and a little jazz in the background, friday evening comedy shows, spontaneous trips to who knows where, a good laugh with my silliest friends, created adventures, mispronunciation of words that make no sense, and a nice long walk at Tilden park....

I've been subtly told, that I am too black, that my hair is not accepted, that the way I speak and do things are "ghetto", that my passions are pointless, that I am inadequate, that my city is full of ignorant people and violence, that my past MUST dictate my future, and that my beliefs have no value. I was so discouraged, that I began change myself to fit in. The magazines, TV, people on our jobs, people around us who have no clue (yal know who I mean), family, FRIENDS, and enemies, but most of all...the ultimate enemy Satan, is always telling us we aren't enough.

LADIES, the law of remembering is so important! We have to remind ourselves of our strength, our beauty and our passion...there are so many people telling us otherwise as soon as we step out our doors.

Though, I woke up today and remembered.

As my "play-mama" Gwen Gremillion says, "ShaSha/Melia...do you still have your joy?" Ladies I've been forgetting my joy! Lol. Melia and I thought it hilarious when she used to say this to us, but I see that this lady was on to something!

Queens, hold me to it the 'Law of Remembering'...remind me as often as necessary, as I do the same for you.

As always, inbox me, message me, or email me Limitless_Treasures@yahoo.com.

LOVE, PEACE AND SOOOOOOOOOUL! :)

--Sade Lawrence

And here are a few pics that inspired me, and helped me remember...

Natural Spotted: Michelle!

Spotted: Michelle Stansberry

When: July 2010 (Great America)

Michelle decided to do a video blog to answer the questions! We loved it, so please check them out! You'll love it too!

Video 1:  

Video 2:

THANKS MICHELLE! You are so amazing, and we loved viewing your videos! Please subscribe to her channel at 'IM NATURALLY KINKY' on Youtube!

Love Your FAT ♥

There is so much that I am learning and discovering about myself, and I'm so eager to share it with you'll. It's bubbling over inside me, I just might explode!


Ladies and Gentleman I pray that you stay tuned!

Love,
Gamelia Habibi

A little Inspiration Goes A Long Way ♥

Hello Loves,

I was feeling more down then up about a week ago. I decide to look up a few inspirational photo's and 

thought why not share? 

Love You All! 

-Mela