Tying Up Loose Ends: My Take on the Turban Trend

I've been shunning and rebuffing the latest Turban Trend. Not because I'm a self-loathing, influenced by mainstream society, Barbie wanna-be who is not in touch with my "roots." But because of this...

"Stylist" June Ambrose has made this look so "costumey" in my opinion. I understand she may have been inspired by this...

But even notice the difference between how this is styled versus the bathrobe June is wearing...I mean c'mon lady!

I will also say I have issues with June. Wrote a list about them. Wanna hear it? hear it goes (reference video follows the list LOL):

• She can't spell (spelled sequins "sequence" and quesadillas "casadillas") on Twitter
• She made a crazy remark about plus-sized women on Twitter
• I just don't find her a real role model for our younger women (I like her hustle, but she needs some education)

But I digress, this is supposed to be a style-related post.

Approximately 10 years ago I rocked turbans, more out of necessity (to cover up bad hair days), than fashion. It is definitely a style I embrace and appreciate when done in a "non-spa" fashion.

I have seen several turban styles that I like and will duplicate. Including these...

The blogger over at Natural Belle really has this style down and is definitely wearable without looking like you're ready for Halloween.



This one is a little more "Rosie the Riveter"

Nik from Mezzo Fashionisto

Now this sista hands down has the coldest turban tutorial I've seen:

Look to Recreate

image courtesy of Natural Belle blog

I have a leopard skirt...all I need is to find a fitted denim shirt (I have an oversized one)...this will be on the horizon in the next few weeks.

TAG! My Makeup Story..

I was tagged by the lovely Jamie at Rural Glamour in a video tag about makeup. See my reponse in the video below.

Glamazini's Cinnabun Hair Tutorial

Please check out Glamazini's Cinnabun tutorial below. This ia great protective style for the winter. I think it can be worn on relaxed or natural hair. You can dress it up with hair accessories or add a part. Play with the placement of it in order to maximize the slenderizing effect to your face.


Enjoy!

Video discovered on Black Girl With Long Hair Site.