Trayvon Martin

My name is Helena Hardin and I am Trayvon Martin

I debated for awhile whether or not if I should write a blog post about Trayvon Martin..... I deeply feel its one of those things that if not worded properly it can be taken out of context by the reader. Theres no easy way to swallow the hard truth. A dear friend passed this article to me. I agree 100% and felt as if I couldn't have said it better myself. Can You handle the truth? Click the link to read  

http://nouaintradio.com/2012/03/24/sinead-oconner-goes-in-on-trayvon-martin-hip-hop-and-the-black-community/

~Lena

Flack Back Friday 60-70's edition

Angela Davis. Powerful woman powerful fro

If there is one era I love it will most definitely be a tie between the 60's and 70's.  The bell bottoms, platforms, silk dresses, flower patterns and lets not forget the afros. Heres my ode to all the hip jazzy cats out there. Jive Turkey!

Everyone wanted to be Charlies Angel. Classic



Jimi loved the foxy ladys in the 70's



Black is Beautiful

Fashion def repeats itself!

Solange rocks the 70"s look real swell

Isnt he lovely?

Who looked good in plaid? Super Fly  thats who

I wanna see these make a comeback

Big Glasses were always in style

Love, Peace and Hair Grease



Roller Skates!!!



Fight the power

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Who Badder Than Pam Grier

Au Natural

For the past year or so I've noticed the rise of something beautiful. Women rocking their natural hair. I don't mean natural as in no hair added I mean natural as in non chemically processed hair. From dark Cesar's to long locks I'm loving the way natural hair looks. When I was in HS I wanted to go natural but didn't want to go through the "ugly" phase of growing out my relaxed hair. I couldn't imagine myself with short hair back then. Now that I'm already short I don't mind going even shorter.

For those wanting to go natural but are scared of a BC (big chop) to rid you of all your processed hair you can try braids or weaving your hair. Weaving or braids will allow for you to grow your processed hair out. With each new installation you should wash, condition, and chop the processed hair off. This will take some time but it will give you the same results. Before you start the process of going natural make sure its really what you want. Its not just a look but a lifestyle too. Your self confidence will be tested as you make the transition. Dont make the mistake of thinking now that I'm natural I can ease out of still taking care of my hair. You should still stick to your weekly or bi weekly hair care regimen.  Im almost ready for my natural look and when I make the switch I will be sure to post pics.  Here are some ladies that weren't scared to rock their roots...



Goapele style is her own and unique. I love it





Leela's lovely blonde blow out



Ms. Badu can rock locks, bald head, big fros she runs the natural hair game!



Chrisette is just flawless in her blonde curls



Janelle makes the pomp her own. Love it



 

   







Be sure to check out for my next article. Whats Natural

~Lena

Fitness and Style

Here are some accomplished international athletes that have a diverse style in and outside the sports arena that catch my eye.

      

Maria Sharapova

Award winning Russian tennis player whose recently designed some boots for Cole Haan.

Shelly-Ann Fraser 

Jamaican Olympic Sprinter with great physic and style.

Venus and Serena Williams

These two sisters have broken so many records and influenced sports, style and culture in many ways.

Gaël Sébastien Monfils 

A very handsome French Tennis Player ranking in second place as of 2011.

Jo-Wilfred Tsonga 

He is also a successful French Tennis Player.

Dwayne Wade 

Successful player for the Miami Heat, has been no stranger to style on and off the court.


~Court

Bye Bye Winter Hair Hello Spring

Spring is here and I know every body is itching to change up their winter hairstyles... Here are some cute spring styles to compliment all




For those daring enough to chop their tresses here are some cute styles

For those who probably want to chop only a few inches here are some safe cuts that still have length.. side swoops and bangs are always a spring favorite

For those who refuse to cut here are some cool things to do with your long tresses for spring. See long hair girls can have fun too!





Enjoy ladies

Looks are Limitless

The social culture and the music of the era impact our looks in one way or another. Some looks are just fads, and some reappear. Just like history, fashion repeats itself, but in due time. Some people are eclectic, and are capable of breaking the time, space and continuum rules of fashion, music and art. 

       

  

This mod look was hot and heavy in its debut. Twiggy definitely was the face of that fashion era. Some mod revivalists were mostly interested in live performances by contemporary bands, and DJ events featuring recordings of 1960s music. In this era people's interest in R&B and soul  music  increased, with a small number of clubs and bars holding events.

 

George Clinton is a music and fashion mogul and legend in his own right. There's really not much to say.

 Funkadelic! 

  

Easy Breezy Beautiful... Cover Girl's First Black Model  Donyale Luna 

 

Susan Taylor was an editor for Essence Magazine for roughly 20 years from '81-'01

Girls have been going bald forever

Some follow the trends. Some set the trends 
~Court