Tuesday, 26 March 2013

What is Color Blocking?


Color blocking technique that is used when styling to add vibrant, bold pops of color to your wardrobe.
Firstly, having some sort of knowledge of what colors go best together is important. The colors must support and compliment each other.
Color Wheel Basics:

Here are some colors that usually work well together:
  • Cobalt Blue, Yellow, Orange
  • Chocolate Brown, Pink, Peach
  • Purple, Bright Blue, Teal
  • Deep blue, bright pink, White
  • Coral, Grey, Ivory
  • black and white 



Monday, 25 March 2013

How to Transition from Relaxed Hair to Natural Hair


If you're like me and in the process of transitioning, or you haven't quite made up your mind about turning your relaxed hair into a chemical-free halo of curls, you're not alone. Ask any woman who's traded in her no-lye kit for a Tangle beauty; I know she’ll tell you that you have a lot to learn. This is actually the least of your worries, finding the right resources to assist you on your transitioning journey can be very pleasurable. 

There are different ways to transition:

1.      CUT IT ALL OFF! - this is the fastest and simplest way to get your natural hair back. If you have no problem with sporting a short cut, then this is the method for you. All this process requires is about ten to fifteen minutes and a pair of scissors. It is also important that your learn about your hair texture and pattern.
 
  1. GROWING IT OUT – It’s an effective way for many of the people who are too chicken for the big chop. This method is done by allowing the relaxer to grow out and when a manageable length has been attained, the relaxed portion is then cut off. The hair is properly treated and ends cut to ensure that no more of the hair is damaged.
 
3.     BRAIDING – This is a very common choice for those transitioners that have chosen the growing out route.  Braided in human or synthetic hair is worn to keep their relaxed pieces and gradually grow the natural portions out with braids. There are several types of braiding styles such micros, twists, corn rows and pixies. 

Thursday, 13 December 2012

Christmas Gift Ideas 2012

'Tis the season to be giving fa la la la la la la la la! Its that time of year again and many of you are making your lists and checking it twice, but for those of you that haven't gotten to that point yet here's a little help that can definitely leave every one smiling.

Give the gift of style:

  1. chic clothing
  2. make up
  3. accessories
  4. kool jackets
  5. rings
Give the gift of technology
  1. iPads
  2. iPhones
  3. Cameras
  4. external drives
  5. Laptops


Friday, 7 December 2012

Trinbago Christmas!

The count down to Christmas is on... I love Christmas in the Caribbean definitely is the most wonderful time of the year! Christmas traditions in Trinidad and Tobago are very enjoyable. From the preparations i.e. house cleaning, painting, decorating etc., to the delicious food and drink, sorrel, pastelles, ham, black cake fruit cake!!! My family always kept the tradition alive and waited to hang curtains and bake on Christmas Eve. 

The true meaning of Christmas is associated with Christ and celebrates his birth and coming to save the world from darkness. As a Christian, I ensure not only to attend church but I try my best to give God thanks for sending his Son Jesus Christ to die on that cross on Calvary hill for my sins and the sins of this world. 

Business have been trying to remove Christ from the center and replace him with, Santa Clause, Christmas trees and everything else but I would like you to stop and think about it this Christmas and take some time to acknowledge the reason for the season.

Thursday, 6 December 2012

Bring Your Own Device BYOD

What is BYOD?

Devices in the work place are increasing in number, and more and more businesses are allowing their employees to bring their mobile devices and have the IT department set it up with email and access to the company IT network. This is known as Bring Your Own Device or BOYD. This trend is being adopted a lot more in emerging markets. 

To some it may seem as disruptive, but with daily advancements in technology and employee enthusiasm for new gadgets, this trend is on the rise, some companies have gone so far as to introduce a BYOD Policy to ensure security. This is definitely important to ensure that employees know their responsibilities, and that rules and guidelines are clear.