Coily Mystic

Music Friday

2012-01-13T22:23:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year Folks!

2012-01-01T10:51:00.000-08:00

I was also featured on BLack Girl Long Hair click here to see!

Rainbow Brite!!!

2011-12-19T13:25:00.000-08:00

Earrings: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com
Necklace: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com
T-shirt: D.I.Y.
Spandex: Gojane.com
Jacket: Hollister
Hair accessory: D.I.Y.
Lipstick: MAC; girl about town
Eye shadow: Sephora

Zoe Love at Beatswap Meet!!!!

2011-12-19T13:02:00.000-08:00

This event in the great city of Chinatown was wicked!!! I loved every minute of it. From the crate digging, amazing dee jay's to the huge mob surrounding the group of talented individuals break dancing, I had a blast just being round such positive fun loving beings.

So if you are ever in the Los Angeles area check out the annual Beat Swap Meet event you are guaranteed to love it!

http://beatswapmeet.com/wordpress/

Fashion Show Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-12-14T19:16:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun doing this show!!! It was a long process to plan out and consumed most of my time but it was all worth it because it was a success! My models were fabulous and were able to tap into their inner dance hall queen, and the new earring designs came out beautifully. I hope to do more shows soon for Zoe Love!

The influence:

The Zoe Love models:

Models: Michelle Butler (in black), and Rosie Lottie( blue lips)

Zoe Love designers: Sharlene Perkins( aka Coily Mystic) and Michelle Butler

Accessories used in show:
Grace Jones: http://zoelove.bigcartel.com
Bling bling baby!: http://zoelove.bigcartel.com

Make up
Eye shadow: Sephora
Pink Lipstick: Mac girl about town
Blue Lipstick: Violent Lips

I am Having a Fashion Show!!!

2011-12-08T13:20:00.000-08:00

I apologize for the lack of updates but this fashion show had consumed all of my time!!!

Check it out if you are in the LA area its tomorrow at 8pm to 9pm in Pasadena, I will be showcasing my jewelry designs, and the best part about it is this event is FREE!!!!!

Music Friday

2011-10-21T13:24:00.000-07:00

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-10-20T14:57:00.000-07:00

(via hi-imcurrentlyobsessed, and oneuncannylady)

Music Friday

2011-10-14T12:20:00.000-07:00

Funky Nassau

2011-09-26T12:57:00.000-07:00

Shirt: Forever 21
Leopard skin tube top: Love culture
Shoes: Foot Locker
Hat: Active
Earring: Zoe Love D.I.Y.

Music Friday

2011-09-23T10:12:00.000-07:00

Outkast - So Fresh, So Clean by lilmarcus

Outkast "Prototype" from Michelle Van Der Water on Vimeo.

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-09-22T16:13:00.000-07:00

(via hiimcurrentlyobsessed, and http://defusethemuse.tumblr.com)

2011-09-21T13:35:00.000-07:00

Hey folks, school started last week and has consumed my time, and also might I add has been FUN thus far! Since I go to an art school my time now goes partially to perfecting my creative juices and meeting new artistic beings. But over all I have not forgotten about you all. Stay tuned more is to come. :0)

Shorts: American Eagle
Shirt: Forever 21
Belt: D.i.y.
Earrings: D.i.y Zoe Love
Bracelets: D.i.y. Zoe Love

Music Friday

2011-09-16T13:29:00.001-07:00

Little Dragon- Seconds( Syd the kid remix)- click here

Wax Poetic- Tell me- click me

Herbert- Those feelings- click me

Bjork- Venus as a boy- click here

Music Friday

2011-09-09T07:29:00.001-07:00

Prince Fatty- Insane in the brain- click here

Fat Freddies Drop- Roady- click here

Omar & Zed Bias- Dancing- click here

Althea and Donna- Uptown top ranking- click here

Erykah Badu- 20ft tall( Osunlade Yoruba soul remix)- click here

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-09-08T12:17:00.000-07:00

Since I love Santigold's music so much, I will post her videos for this inspiration post!

(Blackfashion.tumblr, Google)

Street Fashion Alert

2011-09-07T12:03:00.000-07:00

When I saw this girls mo-hawk at the 3rd street promenade I just had to take her picture!

Midnight Rider

2011-09-07T10:32:00.001-07:00

Inspired by Lenny Kravitz

This man's style is amazing, I will always admire his style!!

Shirt: D.i.y.
Pants: J brand( d.i.y. style)
Earring: Zoe Love d.i.y.

Moonshine Blue

2011-09-06T12:38:00.000-07:00

Shirt: Brandy Melville
Skirt: D.I.Y.
Shoes: Charlotte Russe
Earring: Zoe Love d.i.y.

Music Friday: Vikter Duplaix

2011-09-02T13:01:00.000-07:00

I got hip to this smooth individual from listening to the two radio stations Kpfk and Kcrw, two radio stations that are the mecca for good music among LA natives. His suave voice and elegant beats can set a relaxing mood for anyone. Enjoy. :)

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-09-01T09:53:00.001-07:00

(via. http://www.blackstuddedfashion.com/, http://tetinotete.tumblr.com, http://fashiontribe.tumblr.com, http://iwanttobepretty.tumblr.com, http://faux-pho.tumblr.com/, google)

And the winner is...

2011-08-31T14:35:00.000-07:00

The two winners are Miss Moon the Brooklyn Geechee, and Reese Ear Candy!!!!

Please email me to claim your prize!

* If the prize is not claimed by Friday September 9th their pair will be given away to another winner.

My my how my afro has grown!

2011-08-29T16:35:00.000-07:00

I cant even begin to explain my amazing growth! I went from a teeny weeny teenage afro to a strong I can do bad all by myself rebel college fro. Yay! I never imagined my hair could get to the length it is now back then. Hell I almost gave up a couple a times. The process was a bit laborious, But what kept me disciplined and faithful were these products. I to this very day still can not live without them, they are my personal hair crack. :)

*Henna

This natural hair dye works wonders on my hair. It reduced my shrinkage by 50% in any weather, even when I went to the beach. (see fun in the sun post). It made my hair shiny, thick and silky. It even helps the hair that has not grown yet grow smoother and stronger. That kind of strength for your hair prevents it from braking off before you can retain length. And as a chick with really coily hair that kind of conditioning ability is extremely beneficial to my hair.

How its used: Apply it on a day you plan to stay home. i would not recommend that you make any plans for that day, cause this process will take you practically the whole day. Mix it with hot water or my personal choice organic green tea. Let it sit until it is redish brown. Then apply it to your hair like you would a hair dye. Put a plastic shower capon your hair to prevent dripping, and let the henna sit in your hair for four hours. after the hours are up wash it out and apply your favorite cone free conditioner to your hair to get the excess dye out.

Wicked trick: Also if you add cocoa nut milk to the mix before applying to your hair it softens and loosens the curls to make detangling in the shower so much easier and quicker.

*Shikakai herbal hair oil

This oil is none greasy, scalp cleaning, and it smells wonderful!

How its used: You can apply this product before a protective style or during it does not matter. It works well either way.

Herbal Essences, hello hydration

This conditioner is used by most naturalista's out there. I discovered this product by way of hippie bar who she discovered from hair care forums like Curlynikki. My hair just drinks this conditioner up. I ALWAYS prepoo with this product. It cleans my hair like how a broom would clean a floor, its magic!

How its used: I prepoo, aka wash my hair with this product every one to two weeks.

*Trader Joes: nourish spa shampoo

Okay I dont like to use shampoo all the time, but when you have product build up you just need to get it out or else the excess product will block the air ways for your hair folicles, and you will get what is known as stunt growth. Stunt growth is the prevention of air getting to the pores of your hair not allowing for your hair to growth healthily, if not at all.You can tell when you have product build up cause your hair itches and you have noticeable particles in your hair.

How its used: use shampoo maybe three to four times out of the month to prevent trying to the scalp. Try to use it when you have product build up.

Curls milkshake: light curl lotion

This leave in conditioner makes my braid out look FIERCE. My curls be poppin with curls milkshake, I love it!

How its used: Apply it to your hair before you do a protective style. I have found that it works more effectively this way.

*Proclaim natural 7 oil: with argon oil from Morocco

This product is 100% vegan and 100% good for your hair. The perfume like smell helps too. It is also good for your skin.

How its used: You can spray this in your hair anytime you want.

*Qhemet

Qhemet is the ultimate hair moisturizer. Like it says on the jar, it softens and moisturizes the hair.

How its used: Apply it on the hair after prepooing, or before doing a protective style.

*Patience

How its used: Have faith in your hair and love it and nourish it. And above all have patience with your hair. You should think of your hair as a four year child. With children you must be patient and loving, because as a result that child will respect you and love you for it. If you have patience with your hair and show it some love, your hair will show you some love back and not act dysfunctional. Learn to play the waiting game, the results are endless.

~The next hair post will be my hair regimen~

Beach Cruiser Here I Come

2011-08-29T16:00:00.000-07:00

Hey folks I have been lusting over beach cruisers for the past remaining month and have been meaning to get one asap. Since cali weather is always sunny (even in winter season, its still amazing to me) a cruiser would be freaking boss for the fall. I also never realized how inexpensive and might I add earth friendly they are. So hey awesome chica's what do think of my choices? Should I settle with the gypsy basket one or the surfer chick blue one? I would love to cruise down Venice or Santa Monica with them!

(via. http://www.rei.com/, http://justbicycles.com/)

Fun in the sun: Last days of summer

2011-08-28T23:06:00.000-07:00

Today Hippie Bar and I enjoyed the last bit of summer before fall hits the scene.

My hair shrunk a bit while at the beach, but I guess that's what goes with the package when being a naturalista. I guess I can learn to love all of the phases of my curly tresses. From frizz to shrunken hair, I love it all. :0)

Coily Mystic

Necklaces: Private collection
Feather hair clip: Zoe Love d.i.y project
Bracelets: private collection
Swim suit: Billabong

Hippie bar

Swim suit: Billabong
Shorts: D.i.y.
Earrings: http://zoelove.bigcartel.com/

Music Friday

2011-08-26T09:35:00.001-07:00

This Music Friday is a little different today. Since these songs are incapable of being found on youtube I am giving you their audio links instead. Enjoy. :)

Owusu & Hannibal -Le fox click here

Miss Haze x Denise Wallace x DJ Shred One- Deep Burnt [Prod. Pepe Bradock]-click here

Joey Youngman- Conflict resolution click here

Glen Astro- Walk away click here

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-08-25T09:15:00.000-07:00

(via, http://mahoyo.com/,fashiontribe, hi-imcurentlyobsessed, http://nyane-duro-nervioso.tumblr.com, ttp://ingorancebliss.tumblr.com, http://rebelliousdaisy.tumblr.com and google)

Saucey Nails!: Color blocking leopard skin print

2011-08-24T22:39:00.000-07:00

Step 1: Paint on a plain coat of your choice.

Step 2: Get a tooth pick or a very thin paint brush to paint on the dots that should be a different color of the base color.

Step 3: Paint on the black stripes of the design. Remember the black stripes should not look like dots so be careful not to just plot the black design on the nail, try to create a gentle zig-zag effect to get the design just right.

Giveaway, Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-08-23T07:19:00.001-07:00

Hey awesome follower's in this giveaway two people will be up for winning a pair of earrings from the online store Zoe Love.

This pair is Shakara Girl!!!!!!

Eligibility:

*Open to all followers ( US citizens and abroad)

*You must be a follower or become a follower of coilymystic.blogspot.com

*Like Zoe Love designs on Facebook by clicking here

*Answer this question: What do you like about Zoe Love?

~This giveaway ends on 8/30/2011 and the winner will be announced on 8/31/2011~

*Remember, I will be giving away one pair each to two winners!!

Cat Eyes

2011-08-22T10:46:00.000-07:00

Shirt: Thrift store
Pants: Cheap Monday
Earrings: Zoe Love
Shoes: Target

Music Friday: Jamiroquai

2011-08-19T09:18:00.000-07:00

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-08-18T12:51:00.000-07:00

(via hi-imcurrentlyobsessed, fashiontribe)

I was featured on Urban Bush Babes!!!

2011-08-18T11:13:00.000-07:00

check it out here!

Mix n' Match Style: Fall is coming

2011-08-17T13:30:00.000-07:00

Flower Child Gurl

(resources: Dress#1, Dress#2)

2. A fringe vest

(resources: Vest#1 Vest#2)

3. Some clogs or booties

(resources: Google: Jeffrey Campbell shoes)

4. Accessories

(resources: Zoe Love)

Boho/grunge

There are two options for this outfit.

Choice #1:

Top: denim shirt

(resource: Pac Sun)

* Bottom: funky Shorts

(resource: Shorts)

*Funky Flare: lace stockings

(resource: google)

*Vest: Fringe vest

(resource: Vest)

*Shoes: Some doc martins or biker boots

(resource: Pair#1 Pair#2: found on google)

*Accessories: Zoe Love

Choice# 2

Top: a vintage rock band tee

(resource: Tee#1, Tee#2)

Funky flare: boy friend flannel wear it along with band tee

(resource: google)

Vest: jean vest, preferably a d.i.y. one

(resource: google)

Bottom: acid washed jeans

(resource: google)

Shoes: tall platform shoes

(resource: google: Jeffrey Campbell)

Hat: big knit cabby hat, one that resembles the one Rerun wore

(resource: google)

Accessories: Zoe Love

Mystic Dream

2011-08-15T13:00:00.000-07:00

Shirt: D.i.y
Skirt: D.i.y. (literally, I remade this skirt, really)
Shoes: Love Culture
Earrings: Zoe Love

Quickie Inspiration!!

2011-08-12T14:51:00.000-07:00

Omg I cant even tell you how much this women had an impression on me back then and probably still now. When I first saw her video Caught out there, I went banana's! I was so infatuated by her bold and outlandish style. I for years wanted red and blue hair because of this woman. Her style, music, and f**K you attitude towards anyone who opposed her being just Kelis was infectious. She and my partner in crime Hippie bar shared that same quality and it quickly rubbed off on me. It stayed with me thus far and hope it will continue to stay. Thanx Kelis for influencing me so much!!! You rock!!!!!

Young fresh & new fave of Kelis!!

I was featured on Beautiful Brown Girls Blog!

2011-08-12T09:21:00.000-07:00

Check out my feature and their wicked blog here!

Music Friday

2011-08-12T08:53:00.000-07:00

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-08-11T13:18:00.000-07:00

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Mix n' Match Style

2011-08-08T12:05:00.000-07:00

Outfit #1

Funky disco rehash( four skates edition)

Top: A classic burn out baseball tee

Bottom: 70's Track shorts

Funky flare: funky colored tights

Shoes: All stars or what ever shoes you fancy

Accessories: Zoe Love

Outfit #2

Edgey Boho

Top: Large plain shirt or fitted graphic tee

Bottom: Lace bell bottoms or leather

Shoes: Tall shoes

Accessories: Zoe Love

(image source: google)

Music Friday

2011-08-05T07:33:00.000-07:00

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-08-04T12:08:00.000-07:00

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Amazing D.I.Y. Projects

2011-08-03T09:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a edgey diy project that you can even try:

*An amazing Skull cut-out T inspired by a sweatshirt by Pleasure Principle

The black shirt on the left is the original sweatshirt, the one on the right is the DIY version from She’s A Betty.

I personally adore the skull, but you can do fundamentally anything you want like stars, hearts, a spider web, flowers, etc.

What you’ll need:

A long, roomy, T-shirt with a high back

Fabric chalk

An X-acto knife

Scissors

A piece of cardboard to put inside the T so you don’t cut straight through

Directions:

Place the T-shirt over the cardboard then trace out your desired pattern with the fabric chalk. Once you’ve done that, cut away!

(via http://hjcutoure.wordpress.com, http://modmomdiy.wordpress.com)

Shine Eye gyal

2011-08-02T11:57:00.000-07:00

Jeans: D.i.y.-bleached
Shirt: H&M
Vest: D.i.y
Earring: http://zoelove.bigcartel.com/
Boots: Charlotte Russe

Fro-hawk

2011-08-01T10:41:00.000-07:00

Moon boots: Charlotte Russe
Shorts: extreme d.i.y
Shirt: skirt turned into shirt
Belt: snagged from mom's closet
Earrings: Zoe Love d.i.y. project

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Giveaway: And the winner is...

2011-07-29T12:22:00.000-07:00

The winner of the two Zoe Love earrings is Zizzi's Closet!!!!!

Zizzi please email me at cutetidus10@gmail.com to claim your prize.

Also since I enjoyed all your wonder comments so much I have decided to have a giveaway every month. In the next giveaway I will be giving away prizes to two people!!

Music Friday: 70's edition

2011-07-29T11:42:00.000-07:00

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-07-28T08:04:00.000-07:00

*He is the epitome of swag.

(via. hiimcurrentlyobsessed, blackfashion, zillafactory, google)

Fun at the Street Market

2011-07-27T11:49:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I attended the street market in Los Feliz.

I also saw L.A. native model Nikita Phoenix in the street market fashion show.

One of the street market vender's had awesome style!

Saw some wicked street art.

Buffalo Stance

2011-07-25T10:52:00.000-07:00

Earrings: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com/
Shoes: Foot Locker
Skirt: Love Culture
Shirt: Skate shirt thrifted from brother, turned into d.i.y project

Don't forget to enter the contest before 7/29/2011!!

Giveaway: Rude Gyal & Yardie Gyal

2011-07-21T13:06:00.000-07:00

Hey folks!

To celebrate 104 supportive followers I thought it be most appropriate that I have a giveaway!!!!!

The winning prize will be two pairs of Zoe Love accessories: Rude Gyal, and the upcoming new product Yardie Gyal

Eligibility:

*Open to all followers ( US citizens and abroad)

*You must be a follower or become a follower of coilymystic.blogspot.com

*Like Zoe Love designs on Facebook by clicking here

*Leave a comment telling me how you will sport the Zoe Love earrings

*Contest will run until 7/28/2011 and the winner will be named on 7/29/2011.

In order to qualify you must do all of the things said above

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-07-21T11:03:00.000-07:00

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Zebra Take Over

2011-07-19T15:46:00.000-07:00

Shirt: Love Couture( skirt turned into shirt d.i.y. 4 life!!)
Pants: Wet Seal
Shoes: Borrowed
Belt: Mom's closet
Earrings: http://zoelove.bigcartel.com/
Bracelets: African Merchant

Went to See Seun Kuti in Concert!!

2011-07-18T10:29:00.000-07:00

I can not even explain how much fun I had at that concert. I found myself dancing all through the night to a man who seemed as if he was reincarnated as Fela Anikulapo Kuti himself. Between the dancers and the the legendary members of Fela's Egypt 80 I was utterly blown away from the mind boggling performance. I met so many interesting people with a wicked sense of fashion, and got so many pictures. I can honestly say that seeing Seun Kuti was the best Afrobeat concert I had ever been to and the highlight of my summer. I will never forget it!!

I cant wait for Seun Kuti's next concert in America!!!

Lets start off with the style pic's:

Her earrings were so beautiful!

This is what his performance is like, prepare to be blown away...

Music Friday

2011-07-15T13:54:00.000-07:00

I Was Featured on Naturalbelle!!!!!!

2011-07-14T12:45:00.000-07:00

Check it out here

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-07-14T11:38:00.000-07:00

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Simply GQ

2011-07-12T08:48:00.000-07:00

Tribe of Coils

2011-07-11T11:38:00.000-07:00

Spent the weekend with the fam bam!

Also met this bohemian woman named Trisha with the cutest dog!

CoilY Mystic:

Shirt: D.I.Y.
Skirt: Love Culture
Boots: Mom's closet
Vest: D.I.Y. Project
Necklaces: D.I.Y. projects
Bracelets: African Merchant
Earrings: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com

Hippie Bar:

Shirt: Love Culture
Jeans: Frankie B
Shoes: Top Shoes

Mama Coily:

Shirt: Love Culture
Jeans: Gap

Music Friday:

2011-07-08T12:02:00.000-07:00

Fashion Daily Thursday

2011-07-07T12:47:00.001-07:00

(via Fashiontribe.tumblr.com)

Ode to Sister Nancy

2011-07-06T08:10:00.000-07:00

Top: Jet Rag
Skirt: Jet Rag
Platforms: American Eagle
Bracelets: African Merchant
Earrings: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com
Necklaces: African Merchant
Lipstick: Mac

Coily Mystic x Hippie Bar

2011-07-05T12:10:00.000-07:00

Coily Mystic:

Jump suit: Jet Rag
Boots: Top shoes
Belt: Mom's closet
Bracelets: African Merchant
Earrings: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com
Pill box hat: d.i.y. project
Lipstick: Mac; Girl about town
Hobo bag: Venice board walk vendor

Hippie bar:

Shirt: Rip curl
Earrings: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com
Lipstick: Indian shop
Glasses: Vintage shop

Girlfriends Was the Best!!

2011-07-01T11:58:00.000-07:00

Goodness I loved that show. From the style of the fabulously chic Joan and the gothic, free-spirited bohemian style of Lynn this show stole my heart from jump street. The comedic satire also helped too. Television just does not make shows like this anymore. True classic.

So here are my three favorite episodes:

To My Followers!!

2011-07-01T11:10:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for following me!!!!! :0)

Music Friday: Omar, B. Lewis, and C.9ine

2011-07-01T10:50:00.000-07:00

Girl About Town

2011-06-29T08:15:00.000-07:00

Don' forget to follow me on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection#!/zoelovedesigns

Shirt: D.I.Y.
Pants: Mom & Pop shop
Shoes: American Eagle
Red necklace: Bought from an African merchant
Blue necklace: Zoe love
Africa medallion: Zoe love
Bracelets: Bought from an African Merchant
Earrings: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com
Lipstick: Mac-girl about town

I Was Featured on Fashion Bomb!!!

2011-06-28T11:06:00.000-07:00

Check it out

Shakara Girl

2011-06-27T12:17:00.000-07:00

Shirt: Mom & Pop shop
Skirt: D.I.Y. project
Tights: H&M
Shoes: Target
Ring: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com/
Bracelets: Bought from an African merchant
Red necklace: Bought from an African merchant
Blue necklace: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com/
Earrings: https://zoelove.bigcartel.com/
Lipstick: Mac- Girl about town

Afro's in Color

2011-06-23T15:26:00.000-07:00

Okay so I have been thinking about dying my afro for a while now and I have FINALLY scurried up the courage to do it!

I am so tempted to do the Kelis and go straight bleach blonde with swirls of blue.

But I know the possible result will be hair loose so lets not jump the bullet just yet......

I guess for now I will start off brown, just to get my feet wet, and maybe later once I get the hang of taking care of colored afro hair with out under going major hair lost I can one day embark on the Alice in Wonderland journey of awesome dyed afro hair like this:

But til then I can only dream of a wicked pink or blue afro. :0(

*Pic's of my new brown back highlights, or if I am feeling cheeky brown full head afro will be up soon so stay tuned yall!

Wicked Style and Hair

2011-06-22T13:12:00.000-07:00

A Clash between Fluoresent Blue and Tribal

2011-06-22T12:45:00.000-07:00

Coily Mystic and the Series of Summer Events

2011-06-21T15:15:00.000-07:00

Okay, okay beautiful followers you might have noticed that I am a bit wishey washey like Charlie Brown, and I never know what I want. But think about it, what young girl does?! Coily Mystic is back in business y'all with new looks and new hairstyles. Oh how I Love the summer days!!!!!!

I missed you all so much that I cant stay away!!!!!

So to kick off the rebooting of Coily Mystic I give you summer style tips.

1. For the first outfit you can go with the bohemian look for the summer just by throwing on a nice flowing baby doll dress with some creative accessories.

Zoe Love

2. For a funkier look for these sizzling days try something along the lines of this:

Zoe Love

Zoe Love

*Funky look #2:

Zoe Love

- This is my favorite look I might add!

3. If your fashion style is more conservative you can also try this look:

- A cute yet simple romper with a colorful head wrap.

Lets not forget the accessories:

Zoe Love

Zoe Love

All accessories labeled Zoe Love can be found at https://zoelove.bigcartel.com

The End Has Come!

2011-05-25T21:36:00.000-07:00

Hello beautiful people, its been fun at the mystic land of Coily Mystic but all things must come to an end. So for now on you awesome chicas can visit my tumblr page: http://zoe-love.tumblr.com/ for some sweet awesomeness. xoxo

love&peace

Coily Mystic

https://zoelove.bigcartel.com

Psst...I also got yarn braids/ genie locs, yay!!!!!

Rude Gyal

2011-04-23T23:06:00.001-07:00

Check out the earrings at :http://zoelove.bigcartel.com

Coily Mystic is coming back!!!

2011-04-03T22:38:00.000-07:00

Hey yall!
I am happy to say that school will be over in approximately 2 weeks!! YAY!!!!!!!!!

I will be coming back shortly in one month. But in the mean time check out my newly launched online store called Zoe love

Love you all,

Coily Mystic

One More Thing

2011-03-05T23:25:00.000-08:00

Check out this video by Fashion Blogger Joshua Kissi, its very inspirational

VISIONS OF VISIONARIES WITH JOSHUA KISSI | MADE from MADE Blog on Vimeo.

Stay Tuned

2011-03-05T21:17:00.000-08:00

Hello beautiful followers due to the excessive work load in college I will not be blogging until two months. That way you all can have all of my attention! Stay tuned yall!

Ya dig

2011-02-25T15:58:00.000-08:00

Love This!

2011-02-10T14:45:00.000-08:00

(source images: www.dapperlou.com, http://hi-imcurrentlyobsessed.tumblr.com, http://fashiontribe.tumblr.com)

Yay I'm a Fly Girl!!!

2011-02-01T09:38:00.000-08:00

Click the link to see it

YOUR BEAUTIFUL WOMAN!!!!!!

2011-01-27T15:41:00.000-08:00

A beautiful film

What makes the Black Woman Beautiful? from Beautiful Woman on Vimeo.

Trax

2011-01-23T17:14:00.000-08:00

Curls be Poppin

2011-01-20T21:15:00.000-08:00

Hey, here are some styling tips for new curlies with twa's

- Learn how to define those curls
-Learn about new products
-Enjoy!

Refreshing the Curl Pattern

2011-01-19T06:39:00.000-08:00

If you one day decide that you are too tired or lazy to effectively moisturize and protect your hair the night before due to a long day, but in the morning you loathe the "fried and dried" appearance of your dry braid-out or twist-out you should consider trying this trick.

*Warning: You must do this technique two hours before you go to your destination fore if you do not you will have major shrinkage or extremely damp hair with white particles floating around. Also this method is just a spare of the moment method. It is not to be done often. You must moisturize your hair the night before in order to give your hair the complete moisture it needs to grow efficiently.

1. Apply a moisturizing agent such as Qhemet-Amla & Olive heavy cream and rub it through the roots of the hair while it is still set in its protective style.

2. Apply a leave in conditioner such as Curls milkshake or a normal cone-free conditioner such as Herbal essence none of your frizzness to all of your hair with out missing a single strand.

3. Once you have finished applying your leave in treatment wrap your hair back up in your silk scarf and let the products dissolve in your hair.

4. Unravel your protective style and enjoy the results.

Glamify Your Face

2011-01-18T21:24:00.000-08:00

What you will need: Multani powder, and one lusciously fresh lemon. No water needed.

Benefits: Tones your skin and gives you a refreshing glow.

1. Mix the powder with the squeezed lemon juice then apply to face as seen in the pictures below.

2. let dry for approximately 15 minutes or until dry.

4.Wash off with warm water and then rinse off the excess cream with cold water. ( cold water also gives the skin a youthful glow.)

I recommend that you do this facial treatment twice a day to see results quickly. Also due to the acidic nature of lemons apply grape seed oil to your face after doing this facial because the lemon juice can cause your face to be sensitive to the sun rays for the day.

Inspired by London 1960

2011-01-11T16:25:00.000-08:00

(image via blacknerdsnetwork)

Skirt: vintage
Shirt: Target
Bracelets: F21/ indian shop
Shoes: vintage
Earrings: F21
Hat: handcrafted/ store coming soon
Necklace: vintage
Belt: F21

Flowers of 1954

2011-01-09T13:23:00.000-08:00

Dress: vintage
Belt: vintage
Shoes: Vintage
Bracelet: Forever 21
Earrings: Forever 21

Injustice in the MI

2011-01-08T23:06:00.000-08:00

(image via Afro-Punk)

Hello beautiful people, I was surfing the outer space known as the internet when I happened to stop by Afropunk.com for some alternative news. I stumbled upon their third article headline called "University of Miami Law student urges support for Haitian rights." The author of the article, Ashley Matthews goes on to say that many of the Haitians that have been in Miami since child hood have not become US citizens and are being deported back to Haiti. The troubling part about this issue is that many of the Haitian youth that came to Miami by boat from the ages 3-4 years old, and have been here since, are being deported back to Haiti for the simplest things, such as jay-walking or a traffic ticket. Many of these youths have not seen Haiti in years and more than likely have no clear memory of it. To top it off Haiti is still recovering from a horrific earthquake and a cholera outbreak. Deporting the Haitian youth back to a land that they no longer remember if not foreign to them is stripping them of their human rights.

If you find this as devastating as I do click the link to sign the petition to prevent this from happening before its too late.

Great Trax

2011-01-06T14:59:00.000-08:00

Steeze

2011-01-04T16:20:00.000-08:00

The steeze of my older brother.

Likufanele- it suits you

2011-01-04T14:59:00.000-08:00

My Fam Bam!

New Year, New Length

2011-01-03T14:02:00.000-08:00

Sassy Nails

2010-12-29T16:35:00.000-08:00

*Flower Power nails

1. Apply a base coat, preferably one that will protect your nails and help them harden and grow longer:

2. Apply three coats of your base color on your nails and then let them dry for 30 mins.

3. Use a thin paint brush or a tooth pick to apply the flower dots.

4. Apply the finishing pair of dots to the nails.

5. Your finished gurl!!

*Shakara girl

1. Apply base coat.

2. Apply the color base coat

3. Use the tooth pick to create black stripes across half of your nail. Then using a sparkle nail polish color apply one line across the black stripes.

4. Use a tooth pick to apply the finishing design to the nails.

5. Show off your nails to the world!

Spice up the New Year

2010-12-27T13:34:00.001-08:00

Hey my peps, Hope you all had a beautiful Christmas. I celebrated a humble Christmas with my fam-bam and had a blast!

Now that the Christmas rush is over lets start thinking about the new year! Here are some tips on how to enhance your New Year's outfit so that you can enter the new year looking fierce.

*Funky outlook

To create a funky style for your outfit try wearing pants that have a printed pattern on them such as some zebra skin or leopard skin pants. You can also try a pair of printed harem pants with some clogs or boots:

Try going for a loose crop top or blouse:

Accessorize with a tee shirt necklace along with some maasai bangles

Complete the outfit with a maxi cardigan

*So chic

For more of a sleek look for the new year try an African printed jumpsuit or a vintage dress:

Accessorize this ensemble with a tribal clutch and some vibrantly colored earrings:

Finalize this look with a pair of clogs or booties:

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Christmas Is In The Air!!!

2010-11-19T15:19:00.000-08:00

Okay...I know its still November and Thanksgiving is knocking on the door, but Christmas is so much more special, don't cha think?!

It has this mythical power to bring out the beautiful, and heart warming side in everyone. Its an entity that has the power to raise people's spirit and cause for us all to come together as one.

I love Christmas everyone!!

The pictures above are pics of the ice skating rink in Santa Monica. Doesn't it look so festive?

State of Euphoria

2010-11-19T14:45:00.000-08:00

Dress: H&M
Vest: thift store
Tights: Forever 21
Boots: top shoes
Scarf: Forever 21
Leg warmers: H&M
Earrings: cottoncandywear on etsy
Purse: Handcrafted

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Food for Thought

2010-11-15T12:34:00.000-08:00

Voice your opinion: Shadeism

Shadeism from Shadeism on Vimeo.

Retrospective

2010-11-04T17:38:00.000-07:00

Hey yall, I have been gone for quite some time have I not? Once again I give you all my simplistic excuse; I have been swamped in school work. Well its true!! But all in all I love my college and all the kinks and laborious task that go with it.

A side from that half asleep rant, I give you all some retro awesomeness for the day. (I say awesome a lot huh, its like my favorite word. :o) )

Enter the dimension of the raunchy funk rocker, Betty Davis, and the in your face rockers The Runaways

Wicked Style Day

2010-11-03T16:53:00.000-07:00

I saw this girl named Janeen in Venice last weekend and she had such a wicked style!

Super cute and wicked style, good combination!!!!!