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I am not a fashion guru. I can barely dress myself appropriately for society. But I do know, just like the rest of the general population, that there is a severe shortage of diversity in the high fashion modeling world. Which is why the Rick Owens Spring 2014 show caught my attention. Black girls....not skinny 6 feet tall with weaves black girls....but blacks girls, in all their natural beauty, dominated the show. Dancers. And not just any dancers but step dancers. A talent that requires athleticism, stamina and agility. I'm not sure what kind of statement he was trying to make. Everyone has an opinion on it....and that's what I care about. That at least, now the issue has been brought to the fore front.  Oya discuss.  You cannot ignore it. You will address it irrespective of your opinion about diversity or body image. Some people are mad that he used step dancers...and that they didnt dance well....First of all, this was not a step dancing competit...

T44Z Hair Food is a locally made hair product for natural hair. I met Brenda at the African Boston Festival this summer at the vendors booths . Even though I had braids on at the time, I was attracted to the product because of all the healthy ingredients listed in it. After taking my braids out, I spent the last 3 weeks only using T44Z,  glycerin and water to see how it affects my hair. Am not a product junky. I don't believe in putting 5+ different products on my hair at the same time. Ingredients Aloe, Herbal Extract, Rose Oil,  Chamomile, Menthol, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Castor Oil,  Peppermint, Papaya Extracts, Vitamin A, Carrot Extracts, Shea butter, Essential Oils Label For massive hair growth, volume and thickness. Repairs hair line. Stops balding, dandruff, scalp dryness, itchiness and hair loss. Directions Apply to whole hair once a week For damaged areas such as bald patches and hair line, apply daily. My Review I was mostly interested ...

Recently, I went for a routine yearly physical provided by my insurance with no copay. I usually take advantage of this time to get everything checked out because outside of that, I rarely visit the doctor's office. After all my exams, the physician came in to have a word with me. It wasn't t my regular doctor but someone new. She proceeded to say I was obese and recommended exercise. I was trying really hard to stifle a giggle because as an exercise physiologist, I knew she was wrong. In her attempt to rush in and out, she made no effort to have a conversation with me (very typical of healthcare workers these days). Had she done that she would have realized I was an athlete with really muscular thighs and BMI is not a good indicator for a healthy body weight in my case. Body Mass Index is a number calculation based on your Weight and Height. Its been known to be wrong because it does not take into account several components. 1.Gender 2. Age 3. % Body Fat v...

I don't know why it took 1 year of slips and mishaps for me to purchase these socks. They are amazing. Comfortable.  True to size. And provide the necessary grip especially for yoga newbies who need to rely on the wall. Now that the  to weather is changing and its getting colder, am ready to revive my dying indoor yoga practice.

Eto has been keeping me in a constant state of dumbfounded-ness (is that a word?). First was the news that he will be joining my team CHELSEA! for a one year contract. Am still trying to be comfortable with the idea because even though I think he is a good player, I don't know how this will change the team's dynamic. Fast forward to today. I am still rejoicing Cameroon's win against Libya in its qualifier game. And minutes after that, its reported that Eto has decided to resign/retire from the Indomitable Lions. As much as it saddens me, I support his decision for several reasons. 1. Having played at an international level , one can only handle the childish games of our FECAFOOT for a limited amount of time. The dishonesty, poor management, corruption and disregard for the players's earnings and well being is not something anyone will put  up with especially when you have better options. I think he had good intentions to clean up the team an...

I just realized we have only 4 months till the end of 2013.  I've maintained most of my new year resolutions but looking for a way to end the year on a good note. I'm thinking, maybe sign up and train for another half marathon? Perhaps beat my PR? Or embark on some other fitness related challenge. I'm not  quite  sure yet. I believe there's something rewarding about ending the year on a good note no matter how it may have started. Because as we all know, its not how you start but how you finish...that you finished and never quit, that matters. Fitness Inspiration :  C.J. Senter This kid is amazing. I wonder if there are any side effects for training so hard at such a young age. Will have to research on that because I do believe in moderation in all that you do .

I'm sorry for being MIA for most of the summer. What started up as a quiet season for me turned 180 degrees. It was very difficult for me to blog amidst the insanity of activities and new work schedules. Now that things are finally settling down, I hope I can resume blogging on a regular basis. For daily updates of what antics ^_^ I get into, follow me on twitter @mapetiteniche and on instagram  @laurettaashu I hope you all had a wonderful summer xoxo Lo