Houston Fashion Blogger, Tina Dixon of Jaded Kisses was able to interview successful YouTuber Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey of Beautiful Brwn Baby Dol.  Check out the interview below:

In checking out people, places and things that are all the rage right now or have been for a while, I like to showcase extraordinary ones. Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey also known to the Youtube community as Beautifulbrwnbabydol. She is world renown for her natural hair care and losing over 100 lbs all while blogging on Youtube. She recently moved to Nacogdoches, Texas to teach at Stephen F. Austin State University. The ever stylish and gorgeous professor is not what most people think of when they Psych professor. She is all that and then some. This mega ball of love and energy exudes professionalism while she brings you up on game. She was recently featured in People's magazine for losing over 100lbs. I skimmed across one of her natural hair videos and before I knew it, several hours had passed and if seemed like the time just evaporated while watching her organize all the questions I had regarding my hair and becoming a better, healthier me. She answered every question as if I had personally handwritten her a note and passed it to her. She has a way about her that just makes sitting in front of your computer as important as showing up for classes on time and prepared to learn. Now I introduce to some and reacquaint with others,... Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey also known as Beautifulbrwnbabydol!!!

Interview Questions:

Who's your fashion inspiration?

BBBD: Michelle Obama,she inspired me to wear peplums and I also love Audrey Hepburn. I take the old with the new. I prefer 50's-70's style.

Describe yourself in 1 word.

BBBD: Supernatural

In the beginning of your health and fitness journey, what kept you going where others tend to fail?

BBBD: Thinking of it as lifestyle change instead of a quick fix is what kept me going.  When we get it in our mind that we are not going to fail, we don't. We succeed.

What trends are you currently feeling, if any?

BBBD: Peplums, bold colors, colors that people don't usually consider beautiful like some corals. I enjoy playing with colors and animal prints.

Who inspired your fashion sense/style?

BBBD: My Grandmother and my Mom inspired my fashion sense. My Grandmother was very stylish. She taught me how to high end shop on a low end budget. My mother helped me with dressing my body and dressing for different occasions.

What inspires BBBD?

BBBD: Living!!! I know that sounds crazy but what I mean is everyday I try to make myself better than before. Every chance I get, I try to do something better. Live life and be the best that I can be.

BBBD's before and after weight-loss pictures

Besides eating healthy and exercising, what else has been pertinent to your overall health of you hair and body?

BBBD: keeping stress levels low!!

How do you keep your styles from becoming mundane from month to month?

BBBD: Mainly,  keeping it moisturized, taking care of ends and things like that. I tend to  go with the flow. I try things that I see on people of other races and on tv and just not limiting what my hair is capable of.

When it comes to natural hair, people can tend to have negative connotations toward it. What would you say to inspire someone who may be misinformed about natural hair and the journey that it becomes?

BBBD: It's more than just what's on your head. It's about the whole transformation. All of us can't have the same look or the same hair.  It's about the beauty and the look at what's on the inside.

 

What's something very few people know about you as a person and as a brand?

BBBD:Although I am attributed heavily to natural hair, I initially came to YT for weight loss...not hair

What would you tell your younger self about life and all the things you have learned over the years?

BBBD: I would tell my younger self that things do get better. You will learn and will be just as great as you dreamed you'd be.

What legacy would you like to leave behind to the following generations?

BBBD:For that, I would say to live your own life. We are so caught up in trends, being the best and most well known. Stay in your lane. Take time to figure out your calling. Take time to get to know yourself and be the best at what you do.

What are 5 of your favorite staple products past and present?

BBBD: 

• Prostyle (brown) gel I love that stuff
• Trader Joe Nourish Spa Balance Moisturizing Conditioner
• Trader Joe's Tingle Tea Tree Conditioner
• Koils by Nature their butters and conditioners
• My Spray bottle

How does BBBD stay humble and grounded with her sense of self with all the success and achievements that you've gained?

BBBD: By staying prayed up, connected to community, and never forgetting where I came from helps out a lot.

How has Insanity been different  compared to any other fitness program that you have tried? BBBD: It's a mental challenge. It teaches you about your body and makes you step outside the box in order to achieve what you want.

 

What's next for BBBD?

BBBD: I am starting to delve in the more community and giving back. I am working towards gaining tenure in the next few years, publishing a book titled, "Super Natural" and doing a natural hair tour with Koils By Nature in Atlanta during April.

Nina Ellis-Hervey is a blogger,professor and a fitness & beauty guru. To see more of BeautifulBrwnBabydol, check out her social media sites:
YouTube: www.youtube.com/BrwnBabyDol
Twitter: @ButflBrwnBbyDol
Instagram:: beautifulbrwnbabydol
Tumbler: http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/beautifulbrwnbabydol
Photo Credits:Brian PlutoLenz, Kwooten PR

XOXO,
Tina Dixon
Jaded Kisses
For Houston Fashion Bloggers

For our May meetup, the Houston Fashion Bloggers stepped out in style at the Macy's & Houston Style Magazine Trendspotter event. HFB is a proud member of the host committee for the event, and we love to show our support for all things trendy & diverse.  The event was held May 21st at Macy's Sage at the Houston Galleria Mall.  Over 300 people showed up to the kick-off event for this series. That's right, this event is a continued series throughout the duration of the Summer, so if you missed the first one, you can attend the next event on June 25th - Same Time - Same Place. 

Ayana, Karen, Reign & Nanalli
 

Mara, Timi & Shasie
 

Adri Thompson, Heather Petrey & Catherine GoChoco

Houston Style Correspondent Manuela Gomez with Houston Dynamo Players

The winners of the Macy's gift cards

Macy's coupons and information about the caterers Krayvon

Shiseido reps were on hand doing makeup touchups

Stylist Chelsea Coffey introduces the Houston Dynamo Team

What trendspotter event would be complete without a fashion element? Macy's and Chelsea presented great looks for both men and women from the boutique designers at Macy's

Houston Dynamo Player Mike Chabala



We were so happy to have our logo alongside these influential heavy hitters for the event

Houston Fashion Bloggers are members of the Macy's & Houston Style Magazine Trend Spotter Event Host Committee

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Media Contact: Shunte Gamble-Davis
Phone: 832-866-4373
Email: info@totalbeautyladiesevent.com

Total Beauty Ladies Events Hosts 1st Annual Professionals Appreciation & Vendor Blender Networking Mixer

 

2013 marks the beginning of the Total Beauty Ladies Events’ annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign purposed to fundraise for the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. The campain provides Breast Cancer Awareness events during the months of June, July, August, September, and October.

 

TBLE’s Professionals Appreciation & Vendor Blender Networking Mixer will serve as the kick-off event to their BCA Campaign presented by The Urban Café, Houston Fashion Bloggers, Live Life in Style, LAMIK Beauty, and Cabot Cheese.

 

This event, to be held Saturday, June 22nd at The Urban Café, is designed to recognize business professionals who are making meaningful contributions to those within the community.

At the event, the Total Beauty Ladies Events will recognize three nominees for "Professional of the Year" and award one business professional with the top honor of the “Professional of the Year” award and title.

 

The keynote speaker for the event will be Shunte Gamble-Davis, Founder of the Total Beauty Ladies Events, who is also the founder of their auxiliary Non-Profit organization My Beautiful Family Inc. Shunte is dedicated to providing community support through their “Get Involved” programs. These programs center on community outreach through volunteering, fundraising to support charities both local and statewide, professional development for small business owners and entrepreneurs, and social outings designed to empower and uplift. She is also a published author, blogger, and designer.

 

The Professional Appreciation & Vendor Blender Networking Mixer will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at The Urban Café. Registration for the ticketed event will begin at 6 PM and the honors will begin at 6:30 PM. Tickets for the event may be acquired at www.vendor-blender.eventbrite.com.

Other events featured during their BCA Campaign include “An Evening to Remember” BCA Gala July 13th, Luxe Pamper ME Party August 10th, Family Fun Day @ the Pavilion September 7th, and the 3rd Annual TBLE “I AM Fierce” Fashion Extravaganza October 26th. For more information on their BCA Campaign events, please visit www.totalbeautyladiesevent.com.

On Saturday, June 16 from 12 p.m to 2 p.m. Yolanda Adams welcomed friends, family and fans to celebrate the launch of Simply Yolanda, a spa-like product line created by the maker of Estee Lauder and Bath and Body Works. Simply Yolanda products embody natural oils and butters, derived from high quality ingredients, to ensure our skin is protected and feels better! Through the creation of the Simply Yolanda collection, Adams aims to improve the lives of others by improving the skin through products from high quality ingredients "My passion for creating this line stems from the same passion I possess when creating music. It's all about being spiritually, emotionally and physically well,” said Adams.

Event attendees were treated with hand demonstrations by licensed massage therapists using Simply Yolanda products, and given an autographed t-shirt by Yolanda Adams with a purchase. Heavy Hors d'oeuvres were served, along with sweet bites served under a chocolate fondue tower. Adams ended the event on a beautiful note with a gracious song selection that she reworded, and dedicated to her Simply Yolanda team for helping her make her dream come true. The event was held at Grooves of Houston.

 

To learn more about Simply Yolanda, visit: www.simplyyolanda.com

 

 

“The Blueprint: Building Your Fashion Career” is an on­going series that will feature fashion industry professionals sharing insight and advice about their areas of expertisein a live Q&A format.

 

FashionMingle.net, a networking and PR platformfor fashion entrepreneurs, is launching a three-part Google+ Hangout series entitled "The Blueprint: Building Your Fashion Career" that will cover topics ranging from participating in your first fashion show, building a successful retail business, and the steps one takes to begin a career as a fashion designer.

Part 1 of “The Blueprint” series Runway Roadmap: Building Your Styling Team to be held on June 6th at 2:00pm EST, will be an opportunity for fashion designers, wardrobe stylists, makeup artists, and hairstylists to learn the tricks of the trade and get insight into building a team that will create the perfect fashion show. Featured panelists include noted makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Jentry Kelley of Jentry Kelley Cosmetics and Andrea Bonner of Style on Demand.

Jentry began applying makeup professionally at the age of 18 working with lines such as MAC, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, and Chanel. After leaving retail cosmetics she began booking weddings, photo shoots, and makeup wardrobing. After just a few months of working on her own she began work on her own line of cosmetics. Jentry Kelley Cosmetics is now in retail stores across the country and was the lead makeup sponsor for Houston's premier fashion event, Fashion Houston, in 2012. At Fashion houston she worked with internationally acclaimed designers, Zac Posen and Monique Lhuillier. Jentry Kelley Cosmetics can be purchased online at www.jentrykelleycosmetics.com.

 

Jentry Kelley at 2012 Fashion Houston doing makeup for Zac Posen's models

Wardrobe and fashion show stylist Andrea Bonner of Style on Demand, a Houston based fashion consulting and styling firm, will also be on the panel. Andrea currently serves as the Regional Director for The Fashion Group International of Houston, Inc. and is an adjunct professor for the Lifestyle Arts and Design Careers department of Houston Community College. She also works as a freelance fashion writer covering Houston, New York and London fashion weeks. Andrea is a graduate of the University of North Texas with a degree in Business Administration. Learn more about Style on Demand and their services at www.styleondemand.com.

Andrea Bonner (R) on set with Debra Duncan for a fashion & style segment on Great Day Houston

Dennis Clendennen is a hairdresser with over twenty-five years of experience. His skills have taken him around the world sharing haircutting and styling techniques with other professionals onstage and in seminars. He has styled hair backstage during New York Fashion Week for top designers spanning over twenty seasons, including Betsey Johnson, Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Perry Ellis, Badgely Mischka and Catherine Malandrino, just to name a few. His work has been featured in magazines, websites and in advertising worldwide. In 2012 Dennis was the lead hairdresser for Fashion Houston.

Learn more about how to participate in "The Blueprint: Building Your Fashion Career" series at  www.fashionmingle.net/theblueprint.

About FashionMingle.net

FashionMingle.net is a networkfor fashion entrepreneurs to share, discover,and mingle. The online magazine,business directory, and social network creates a platform for fashion entrepreneurs to promote their services and grow their business. The FashionMingle.net networking platform provides fashion entrepreneurs with the network,training, and promotional opportunities needed to be successful in the fashionindustry.

Special thanks to The Blueprint: Runway Roadmap sponsors Created Woman Magazine and Houston Fashion Bloggers.

The Blueprint
Webpage: www.fashionmingle.net/thebluepint
Google Plus Event: https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c4n33oqlkfuobdsoukgkdbq544g
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BIOGRAPHY

My name is Imani Talib I am a 23 year old blogger, stylist, creative director, public relations student, and also co-founder of Network B.O.C. When I am not blogging or networking at social fashion events I am studying for my major at the University of Houston. One of my post college goals is to attend the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles, California. Another is that I would like to have my own boutique and clothing line. Helping others to achieve their career goals and traveling the world as result of my business endeavors is also on my list of goals to achieve. Until then I am able to assist my mother with her salon, EP Natural Hair Care, which is a great push in the right direction.  I take part in many other things, however by keeping Inspiration's Muse current & working at Carrie Ann Boutique I am always able to keep my hand on the pulse of the fashion industry. My dreams are beginning to take shape, and I am blessed to see this happen. I'm excited and I believe that blogging will be the outlet that propels my dream of becoming a successful fashion entrepreneur forward.

What is your Blog about and what are the goals for your blog? 

Inspiration's Muse is a blog that promotes standing out and being different. Not being afraid to work your personal look. It is also a place where fashion industry professionals and aspiring fashion professionals can share their work with the world. Fashion connoisseurs will love Inspiration's Muse because it was designed to inspire, and through the visuals and information given that is exactly what they will receive.

What's your favorite thing about being a blogger? 

Meeting and learning from fashion industry professionals.

Why did you choose to join Houston Fashion Bloggers?
To connect with other bloggers, learn about fashion blogging opportunities, and make new friends. 

Want to work with Imani on an Inspiration's Muse project?
Are you a Photographer, Videographer, Apparel/Accessory Designer, Model, Wardrobe Stylist, Hair Stylist, or Visual Artist who would like to collaborate with Inspiration's Muse? If so please email  Projects@InspirationsMuse.com with your portfolio or images you have taken of  your work. Thanks! 

UPCOMING FEATURE
Look out via Inspiration's Muse this month for "Downtown H-Town" a fashion spread styled & directed by Imani Talib. 

You can check out Imani and Inspiration's Muse at the following sites: 

Blog: www.InspirationsMuse.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/InspirationsMuse

Twitter: www.twitter.com/InMuse_
Instagram: www.instagram.com/InMuse_
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/inmuse