The Big Chop!

I'm going to be 25 in 2 months. Omg. 25! Really? Since when?! I still feel like I'm 16, but it is time to get my life together. I will be graduating the end of this year as well. My life is at a turning point; so many changes. Along with these changes, I wanted to do a physical change. Why not, right? 

I have been wearing wigs and weaves for the longest time; I don't even know how long. Some people say they are helpful in growing their hair because it's a protective style. This is true for some, but not for me. Relaxers, wigs, weaves, and extensions have completely RUINED my hair! Especially my edges; they were horrible. I never felt good about my hair. Was so ashamed because of this, but my supportive boyfriend suggested I should  get my hair back on track. He was the one who finally influenced my confidence in my hair that I now have today.

Last I time I relaxed my hair was almost a year ago now and quite frankly that'll be the last time I ever do. I decided to go the natural route. From time to time I'll be wearing wigs because of fashion shows and photoshoots, but on an everyday basis I won't be. I want my hair to actually breathe and start growing. Thus, I have cut my hair. Did the big chop! 

If y'all live in the Boston area, please go to Zina's on Warren Street in Roxbury. Keisha is the dopest at cutting hair! I'll always go to her to get my hair cut, styled, washed, colored, etc. Her employee Natalie is awesome too. Here is a picture of my hair cut! 😁 

I definitely wanted a style that suited my facial features. This cut was inspired by the R&B artist Emeli Sande. I'm so happy with this change and perfect for the summer. My confidence in my hair is back!

*I'm still doing my research on how to maintain and take care of natural hair, but once I got it my routine down, I will be doing tutorials! So stay tuned!!

                     Stay beautiful

                  -Miss Chanelle <3

Miss Me Much?

Hey y'all!

I am so, so, SO sorry about being M.I.A for several months now! I have been uber busy with so many projects, senior classes for school, work ... And well, life in general.

I have good news though, I am now have pursued my ultimate dream of being a plus size model. This is a major factor of why I have been busy. *claps hands* I found a manager who finds shows, photo shoots, and events for me to do. Building a portfolio is so important and time consuming, but I am doing what I love! Here's a pic of Fly Girl Couture's tutu skirt I modeled for Suffolk University's Coming to America show. By the way check out Unique's Fly Girl Couture collection. So dope! 

Any who, I haven't done one in a while so here it is ... OOTD baby. Yes, indeed. For spring break my fashion buddy Bianca and I went to California for about a week. It was so much fun. If y'all haven't been, you HAVE to go. Being lovers of fashion, of course we went to LA and Hollywood. Amazing by the way! I went on a shopping spree in preparation for our trip. We HAD to look our best!

I dropped MAJOR money on this spree of mine LOL, but it was all good. I shopped at Forever 21 and my new favorite store Fashion to Figure, also known as FTF. You ladies have to check out their pieces if you all haven't done so already. The piece that I got the most compliments on was this Georgina Geometric Printed jumpsuit. I believe it was $36.50 at the time I bought it, but it is now $30.50 on FTF's website! I paired it with my pearl layered necklace from Rainbow, and teal heart shaped earrings from Forever 21. This is a great not only for casual outings, but can also be dressed up with pumps.

For my next favorite outfit, I wore FTF's Cynthia High Waisted Jeans. These were $38.50 and are still in stock on their website! The fit is awesome, but make my butt look a little flat, but most high waisted bottoms fit that way anyways. A crop top is perfect to complete the look. The neckline and upside down triangular cut out screams feminine and flirty. And for someone who does not have a big bust like myself, the top certainly makes the "girls" look nice haha.

Well, that is all ladies ... And maybe gents. I wish you all well and thank you so much for still viewing my page. It's up to 12,000+ views since my last post!

                   Stay beautiful <3
                     -Miss Chanelle

Plus Modeling

Even though I love to write about fashion, beauty, and health, I do aspire to become a Plus Size, or Full-Figured model. The demographic for this type of modeling is HUGE right now. Modeling isn't just about looking beautiful and showing off dope clothing; it's about setting yourself as a role model to other females who may look up to you. I want to be someone's role model. I want to set a good example of all curvy women, letting them know that my non hourglass shaped self and chunk is sexy! 

That is the main reason why I aspire to become a well-known full-figured model. The models I often see in catalogs and retail sites are big busted with small waists and wide hips. UM?! Just like straight models, there are different shapes of plus size females. Why can't retailers have plus size models that are rectangle shaped, or apple shaped? Are these shapes not beautiful as well? Well, I certainly do believe that they are just as beautiful! 

By the way this is not trash talking about any models who are hour glass shaped. Just trying to make a point of different shapes of plus size models need to be shown! I'm not throwing shade at no one. We are all beautiful!

I look up to models such as Tess Munster who is not the typical hourglass plus size model. She is unbelievably beautiful with tattoos and piercings. Her career is huge and she's doing it big!! So, again, why can't other shapes be portrayed? No clue. When will this body shaming subside? Who knows. That's the modeling business for ya I guess.  

Here's an unedited photo of my first photo shoot ever! It was Valentines Day themed and I sported some sexy lingerie with no shame whatsoever! Ladies please learn to love yourself. I was skeptical at first of posting this on Instagram, but why should I have felt that way? I'm representing all the ladies who see models and wish they had the flat stomach, small waist, and wide hip body shape. 

Hopefully I can be just as successful as Tess Munster with my small boobs, rolls, and proportioned ratio of my waist to my hips. LOL

                      Stay beautiful <3

                      -Miss Chanelle