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Summer is here and I have searched for a pair of comfortable, stylish sandals to wear. Let’s just say, I am a die-hard fan for no-lace, open toe shoes for spring, summer, fall, and even winter. A pair of sandals over 10 1/2 years old has often been my go to when the weather gets warm or I need to run an errand in comfort, but I have noticed my go-to scandals looked a bit run down. It was time to keep the memories and let go of those sandals. But my excitement to make new memories with an amazing pair of sandals is now my focus.
Searching for a pair of perfect sandals
My search for the perfect pair of new sandals was not easy. I looked for weeks and months until I stumbled on the website KWAME BAAH. As Fromgirltogirl readers may know, I am very passionate about small businesses that give back to the community and uplift those most in need. I explored the KWAME BAAH website and learned the founder, George Kwame Baah, who grew up in Ghana and started a career as an engineer, created the KWAME BAAH brand and designs shoes to hire men and women in Ghanawhile making handcrafted shoes for the U.S. market.
It is a very sustainable, economic opportunity for skilled artisans in Ghana. I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to try a pair. Here is my reaction:
The sandals are handcrafted, comfortable, stylish, durable, and affordable, given the value of the shoes. The sandals feature soft, comfortable leather insoles that mold to your feet as you wear them over the years. It only took a hour to break them in as I had to get use to having part of the sandal between my big toe. I really love the sandals and have two pairs to show for it! Can’t wait to have an exciting summer with Kwame Baah!
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Fresh, cold air. Crisp fall leaves. It’s autumn at its best and all the fun beauty trends are before us. Rock the smokey eyes. Add the glitter to your face and lips.
But did know you can use eye cream as the perfect shadow and concealer primer? If you are searching for the best eye cream or simply looking for an eye cream guide, we’ve got you covered with a closer look at not only the most popular eye cream formulas on the market but also the eye creams that truly leave eyes youthful, rejuvenated, and bright.
Best Eye Cream Guide of 2017 – 2018
Take a look at this best eye cream guide, complete with recommendations specifically for wrinkles, dark circles, and puffiness. At the end of the day, the best eye cream is narrowed down to focusing the right ingredients on the right issue.
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The Francesca Miranda Fall 2017 collection is out and inspired by a fairytale. Each gown alludes a deep, beautiful sense of romance. Every detail, including the hand embroidered butterflies,meticulously placed pearl accents, and French lace appliqués show hints of whimsy. Check out the event photos by photographer Dan Lecca and lookbook photos by photographer Andres Oyuela. SPECIAL THANKS The Gramercy Park Hotel Olivia Velasquez, Hair & Makeup Dan Lecca, Photography EVENT PHOTOS
Francesca Miranda is a renowned Latin American eveningwear and bridal designer based in Barranquilla, Colombia. Drawing on the best of authentic craftsmanship and the diverse indigenous aesthetic around her, Francesca designs with a captivating sense of style and inimitable creativity. Detailed to perfection, the Francesca Miranda collection is handmade by the talented hands of Colombian artisans.
Solange Knowles has released her new album “A Seat at the Table” and I must say the song is black girl magic all the way. When little black girls grow up, they often don’t hear compliments about their hair in its natural state. Instead, it is drilled in their mind that they are enough unless it’s straight from root to end. If it’s too thick or kinky, just forget it. They find themselves getting a chemical relaxer to make them into who they never can truly be. I got my first relaxer in the third grade. I didn’t want it but all the other little girls had straight hair and moreover the girls with the beautiful locks weren’t black like me. It was just the start of many years of battling whether to be naturally me or conform to a world where I was not enough. If I could go back to that little girl in the third grade, I would say: ” Don’t touch my crown…this hair is mine.” You can buy Solange Knowles’ digital album ‘A Seat at the Table’ now at http://smarturl.it/ASeatAtTheTable Here are so products I love that help me better manage my kinky, beautiful hair…my crown:
Leukemia is a blood cancer that hinders the body’s ability to fight cancer. Some leukemias are slow-growing while others are aggressive. God willing, someday there will be a cure for not only Leukemia but all cancers. My cousin Charisma has been battling Leukemia for a long time coming and now God has given her rest and she won the battle by being in the presence of the Lord. Learn about the treatments scientists are looking into to find a cure for Leukemia. Right now there is no effective cure and many patients pass away if the first line of treatments fail with cancer returning.
Until we meet again. Love you always Charisma.
The Homecoming of Charisma
The Hebrew word shava means to cry out loud, to shout to #God as#Jesus did on the cross but the Bible reminds us time after time to not hold on to the pains and sorrows of this life. Instead, God promises to bring us up out of the grave and into the morning where sickness, pain, sorrow and death no longer exist. But where is this day? They say luwn the Hebrew word for only a stop over. It’s only a stop over. This indescribable joy is only a stop over.
My beloved cousin Charisma has made a fine service to the Lord as a child of God, a loyal #wife, loving #mother, grand-daughter, daughter, sister and cousin. Our#Leukemia Warrior, #Lupus advocate and everything else in between is someone who made this life journey all the more meaningful. And just like all the women in our family, never afraid to speak her mind or fight for what’s dear to her — #family. Every person who has ever been healed or lived on Earth has died. Even #Lazarus, the soul Jesus raised from the dead, died again. One of the hardest lessons we learn in life is that God doesn’t promise that our present bodies, whatever their condition, will stay healthy or last forever.
Instead, the Lord our savior promises us something more glorious and precious: a new body, like our present one, but also different, a body made for #eternity, for#paradise. This human body is like an earthly tent we live in and take down — when the Lord calls us home we die and leave these bodies made from dust in exchange for our home in #heaven, an eternal body made for us by God and not by human hands. My cousin #Charisma is a Fashionista and on this day, God gave her rest from illness and put on her heavenly body like new clothing. It’s not that she wanted to die. None of us want to die, but to slip into her new body so that the dying body will be swallowed by everlasting life is a day we all pray for in our hour of need. So we hold tight to 2 #Corinthians 5:1-4 , pray for my cousins soul, pray God for the strength for our entire family and all the lives that my cousin has touched.
God bless and protect the faithful of the Lord.
Words of encouragement to baby Eliana
I know you’re not old enough to read, write or understand Eliana but I want you to know your mama loves you with all her soul. Eliana, your mother will look over you through all the days of your life and meet us all again when the Lord makes it so. Your mama has prayed for you since she was a little girl. Charisma always wanted a little family of her own and the Lord saw that she see that day. You are our family’s miracle baby and always will be. You’ve given us all hope and joy even before your first breath of air and you look just like your mama, grand mama and aunt. And even the days of your Mom’s last human form, your mother was alert of her love and care for you even through sickness. I can’t tell you what tomorrow brings but I can tell you, you come from love and a place of #faith. Know that the Lord, your mom and family will be here with love no matter what days come ahead.
Thank you Lord for the gift of Charisma
Charisma, I thank the Lord for the privilege of having a soul like you for a cousin, crossing paths with me in this lifetime for both the laughs, tears and even a cold, wet morning to see the first black President of the United States. My heart feels heavy from what ifs, but my soul feels comfort in the way you lived this life for#God and family. I believe in #heaven and the greatest miracle of God. I know with God there’s no such thing as an unhappy ending because the Lord makes all miracles possible. Everlasting better days are ahead with the Lord. I find comfort that loved ones that have crossed over before you will greet you in #paradise and never again will tears run down your eyes or feel pain and anguish. When it’s my time to come to the Lord, I pray you, Anthony and each one of our beloved family find ourselves in the Lord’s Kingdom, greeting with open arms. In the Lord I pray, amen, amen. You can leave a note to the family here.
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Footprints in the sand. We all find ourselves living our life, through the ups and downs, the good and bad times. I don’t know why we are here on Earth or what our destination might be, but I always appreciate the lives that have touched me along the way. Karyn Washington (Kay) was one of those lives.
It’s funny how I got to know her. We were both young bloggers with big dreams. Kay followed my blog, this blog, Fromgirltogirl from the start. She told me my writing, my feelings, my thoughts were meaningful.And she thanked me for sharing my life in script.
As the years passed along, I became very fond of her, this beautiful brown girl with a heart of gold and a smile bright as the sun. She’s one of the few people I’ve met in life that really touched souls for the better.
Kay allowed girls to feel proud of their shade!
Thank you Karyn for touching my soul. Thank you for teaching women of color to love themselves and to understand they are valuable too.
God bless your soul and may you be at peace in God’s heavenly Kingdom.
For the fans of For Brown Girls, don’t let Kay’s mission fade away. Please continue to live out Kay’s dreams For Brown Girls … let’s overcome colorism.
Lupita Nyong’o has style, personality, intelligence and beauty. I see her face everywhere and I love it! I don’t think she will ever get old in my eyes. There’s a glow to our that’s not just physical but spiritual. Keep shining bright Lupita! Here’s Lupita Nyong’o on Ellen.
Alex, you know what’s really incredible about you?
If you thought the answer was your handsome features, that is not my answer.
Although you being absolutely amazing looking doesn’t hurt, it’s who you are as a man that makes you simply irresistible, irreplaceable.
You have such a kind soul. I have never seen you act rudely towards any human being. You’re not cruel to animals either. You’re always looking out for someone or looking to make someone laugh or smile.
You’re such a wonderful and loyal friend to your comrades.
And I can tell how you respect me that your mother and father raised you well.
I still remember when you took that batch of papers from me just so I wouldn’t have to carry the load. And you always hold doors for me and make sure I’m safe. It made me smile and made me intrigued to see the man you are .
I contemplated in my mind who is Alex Miller? Why is he so confident? Why is his handshake so firm.
I like the way you carry yourself. You’re just a stand up guy. I can’t find not one thing I don’t like about you.
And you’re even good with children. I watch how you act with children you don’t know.
I still remember you helping that little boy play with the mini bowling set at one of those Let’s Read. Let’s Move activities. You’re so helpful and sincere.
You did so well with him. It demonstrated to me how you’re a natural born leader. A great leader.
You just have a way of making people feel good around you.
When I’m around you, I always feel good.
I never feel less than. I never doubt myself. It just feels so right.
If I could describe what it feels like to be around you, I would use two words.
You never have to cheapen yourself to gain true happiness in life. Don’t ever let anyone or anything make you think differently.
Your most powerful tool in life is your mind. With a positive mindset, you will have positive experiences in life and meet positive people. Sell your mind, not your ass and you’ll go far. Share this advice with other women in your life. It’s time that we take a stand and empower each other.
