Honey's Child in the A!

When I first found out that Honey’s Child Boutique was going to Atlanta to rip the runway, I knew that the plus size fashion world was about to be shut down! Let me first say, the Phat Girl Fresh Lifestyled movement is such a rewarding, inspiring, and LIT experience. So mixing the vibes of the event with the fashion and styling of Letitia “The Motha” Young you already know that there was all kind of slayage going on! I mean, I’m still hype from the show! It was just an awesome time, a night to remember. And the MODELS, honey they killed! Let’s take a look!

Disclaimer: I have never questioned my IPhone until this show. The lighting and my phone just did not get along. This is the first time I thought that I should have an android… never mind. I’m still sticking with my IPhone! But with that being said bear with me and don’t judge! Lol!

Model: Minyata Chiles

Outfit: Poetic Justice’s Mariah Button Front Roll Sleeve Romper

Hat: Stylist owned

Earrings and Necklace: Yoro Creations

Shoes: BCBG

The Cadillac Records Sunglasses: Honey’s Child Boutique

Model: Mia Fulton

Outfit: Poetic Justice’s Estelle Mineral Washed Indigo Jersey Crossover Jumper (Vivica Collection)

Shoes: Stylist Owned

Body chain: Honey’s Child Boutique

Earrings: Yoro Creations

Model: Jessica White

Jeans: Poetic Justice’s Maya Basic Dark Midrise Skinny

Shirt: Honey’s Child Boutique Split Maxi Top

Jewelry: Honey’s Child Boutique

Model: Jordan Hillam

Outfit: Standards and Practices’ Kia Contrast Shoulder Indigo Tencel Jumpsuit

Shoes: Stylist Owned

Scarf: Honey’s Child Boutique

Earrings: Honey’s Child Boutique

Model: Rae Martin

Shirt: Rue 114 Leather/ Vinyl Bustier  

Skirt: Standards and Practices’ Kelly Side Slit Indigo French Terry Pencil Skirt

Accessories: Honey’s Child Boutique

Model: Kisha Derring

Jeans: Standards and Practices’ X-Boyfriend Destroyed Patched Low Rise

Hooded Jacket: Standards and Practices’ Abby Zip Front Indigo Tencel

Shirts: Standards and Practices’ Kristine Dual Tone Tencel Button Down/ Yoro Creations #nevertoomuch graphic tee

Accessories: Yoro Creations

Shoes: Stylist Owned 

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Looks will be available at Honey's Child Boutique soon. But in the meantime go on over to honeyschildboutique.com for all of your plus size fashion needs!

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MsLulu2u

Feature Friday: Andre Walker and the Gold System

When I look at Oprah’s hair, I am just in awe. She is definitely my hair crush!  So just imagine my excitement when I get an email to interview the man that’s responsible for all that hair fabulousness, Oprah’s hairstylist Andre Walker! 

Andre has made his mark in the celebrity hairstyling world as well as giving the world a guide in figuring out our hair texture with the Andre Walker’s Hair Typing System.

 I was able to have a one on one with Andre discussing various topics such as, his work with Oprah and his new hair care line, The Gold System. Check out the interview below:

Ms. Lulu: Where did you get your start? How long have you been in the business?

Andre: In high school I did my family and friends hair. I entered an amateur hairstyling competition and won. At that point I knew hairstyling was a career I wanted to pursue. It has now been 35 years.

Ms. Lulu: How did the opportunity to work with Oprah come about?

Andre: When Oprah first moved to Chicago doing AM Chicago, I watched the show every morning before work and was late every morning too (laughs). I was drawn to her dynamic personality. One day I sent her flowers with a note saying, "Dying to get my hands in your head". When we finally met, she told me that she was looking for a hairstylist and when she would see someone on the street with great looking hair, she would stop them and ask who did their hair. She told me 9 times out of 10 my name would come up. So when I sent the flowers it wasn't like I was a stranger, my name had become familiar to her. After doing her hair one time, she called back again and again and the rest is history.

Ms. Lulu: What inspired you to start your own hair product line?

Andre: I developed the Gold System to specialize in the hair texture I am an expert in: coarse, kinky, wavy, and curly hair. I know what these textures need most and that’s moisture. The Gold System is very moisturizing and easy to use.

Ms. Lulu: Tell readers more about the Gold System.

Andre: Any hair type can use the shampoo and conditioner. The TKO conditioner contains keratin which is a protein, another thing that the hair needs. All of the styling crèmes contain mongongo oil, which is high in Vitamin E.

Beautiful Kinks Styling Crème is for individuals with kinky hair that want to achieve their best texture in its natural state.

Get It Straight Styling Crème is for natural and relaxed hair that you want to blow out or straighten.

Beautiful Curls Styling Crème is for curly hair that needs minimum maintenance but can use a little control, moisture and hold.

Q-Oil can be used with any style crème.

Ms. Lulu: What is some advice you would give an aspiring celebrity hair stylist?

Andre: It takes a lot of passion and a lot of work. I became a stylist because I was passionate about it. When I was in high school my parents tried to change my mind about going into hairstyling. They felt it wasn’t the sort of field a young black man or woman could be successful in during that time. But I was determined. That’s what you will need determination and passion.

I was able to see how these amazing products worked first hand. I used the shampoo and conditioner and these two products definitely added much needed moisture to my locs and gave my hair a lasting shine weeks after the initial washing.

I encourage all my natural and relaxed sisters to go and purchase the Gold System. This is product that actually works, is affordable (prices ranging between $9.99-$15.99), AND OPRAH USES IT!

Products are available at Target and Target.com.

For more information visit: www.andrewalkerhair.com

See below where STL Hairstylist, Tenisha Smith of Shear Quality,used the Gold System on a few of her clients. The results were flawless!

If you are looking for the best of the best hairstylist in the St. Louis area make sure you book your appointment with Tenisha Smith at salonlofts.com now!

Thank you Andre and Tenisha!

See you guys soon!

MsLulu2U

THINGS I SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME...

You are beautiful
You are enough
You are worth all the desires of your heart

It's ok to feel

It's ok to cry

It's ok to express yourself

Your feelings are valid

You are beautiful

You are enough

You are worth the desires of your heart

It's ok to place yourself before others
Don't let others insecurities define who you are

Having an opinion matters

You shouldn't settle out of fear

You are beautiful

You are enough

You are worth all the desires of your heart

It's ok to compromise but don't lose yourself in the process

You are unique because you were wonderfully made by God

There is no one like you and therefore you can walk with your head held high

You are beautiful

You are enough

You are worth the desires of your heart

You deserve to be loved without restrictions

You are a queen!

Dress and Location: Honey's Child Boutique (www.honeyschildboutique.com)

Makeup: Drake Tyler

Hair: Tiffany Qualls

Photographer: Candice Cockrell

HAPPY VETERANS DAY

Happy Veterans Day to all of our service men and women! Thank you for your service and all you do for this country!

Here's a little fashion inspo, military inspired! 

Enjoy and see you next week!

MsLulu2u

These Are Some Of My Favorite Things!

With the St. Louis humidity, keeping my locs in a style or the roots of my locs in place is the challenge of a lifetime! So I can truly say I am extremely overjoyed and pleased that R96 products works for my locs! I was introduced to Rochelle during my visit to New York; we were both attending the DeVoe Magazine launch party. I am so glad that I was introduced to this product! Ladies if you are looking for a natural product that’s going to hold and help maintain your natural hair styles this product is for you!

To find more information on this wonderful natural hair product go over the Rninety6.com now!

So one thing that I am most proud of are my eyelashes! No knock to falsies, but that is one expense I don’t have to add to my beauty list. However, having the perfect mascara is key. 3D Fiberlash is THAT mascara! Check out how 3D fiber lash takes my eyelashes from great to F-A-B-O-L-O-U-S!! If you are looking to enhance the beauty of your eyes and leave the lashes alone, contact Ms. Tandra Brooks to get your 3D mascara today!
www.youniqueproducts.com/tandrabrooks

 Thank me later!

Stick around for some of my favorite things pt.2!

MsLulu2u

Girls Empowering Girls

 

I recently had the honor of being a speaker for a girls workshop, empowering young females in education, hygiene, finances, job readiness, and of course STYLE! This was an awesome experience! I covered topics such how to dress for a job interview, dressing stylish with a hint of sass, and developing their own personal style. 

The seminar ended with a fun photo shoot that the girls used their new found knowledge and fashion expertise to rock their confidence!!

Come back next week and check out a few of my favorite things! 

See you soon!!

MsLulu2U


Photos by Candice Cockrell

She’s Back!!!

Hey ya’ll! Oh how I’ve missed thee! I kind of dropped off the face of blogger world, but I’m back and plan to stick around for a while. 

 I can’t really say I've been MIA because I have been blogging, writing, and styling for Delux Magazine!! I am so happy about the advancement in my career you can check out some of my contributions by subscribing or picking up a copy of Delux Magazine.

So I have a confession. The real reason MsLulu2u came to a halt, SCHOOL!!!

It has taken over my life! However, I can’t complain too much, getting my masters in Human Service Counseling/Life Coaching will open more doors for me in so many ways. I won’t go too much into details, but stick around you all will benefit from it!

Oh yea! One more thing, I have a new job!! YAY!!

 So as you see my life is transitioning and I’m loving it!

With that being said, I will make sure to keep you all in the loop with Ms. Lulu. Keep coming back to see my contributing works, some weekly inspiration, coverage on fashion events, and just the everyday life of Ms. Lulu.

Tune in next week to see how I mixed my passion for fashion with my passion for community work.

See you next week!

MsLulu2U

Outfit deets for black:

Shirt: Honey's Child Boutique(St. Louis)

Jeans: Gap

Shoes: Steve Madden

Hat: H&M

Professional Pics by Candice Cockrell