Elasta QP Mango Butter Moisturizer

Lately I've been rediscovering an old fave. Elasta QP Mango Butter Moisturizer (either with olive oil or without--frankly, both work amazingly well) was my go-to moisturizer for my Curlformer sets and straightened hair when I first started blogging. I don't know why I stopped using it...but I went back recently and now I'll NEVER let it go.

Strangely, this stuff has the ability not only to moisturize, but also to to stretch my hair. After using the MBM (Mango Butter Moisturizer) for a day or two, my hair is nicely stretched and super defined. MBM's first ingredient is water, but not so much that it frizzes my hair. Instead, my hair is moisturized and still maintains its still.

The ingredient list isn't perfect, however. MBM does contain silicones, parabens and a form of urea...which is used as a preservative and may cause skin inflammation if you're allergic. That being said...my hair LOVES it, and I'll continue to use it. This product saves my Curlfomer sets and keeps them moisturized and frizz-free for days, which is very important for hair as fragile as mine.

Have any of you used MBM? What did you think? Are any of you interested in trying it???

♡Koos

Pink and Blue

Blazer :: H&M
Blouse :: H&M
Trousers :: Zara
Scarf :: Aldo
Loafers :: Coach

Hair :: Ponytail

♡Koos

Chartreuse

Cardigan :: Target
Lace pencil skirt :: River Island
Platforms :: Qupid

Hair :: Flat twist out

♡Koos

Day 4 Curls

I haven't done my hair in 4 days (5 now...since I took these pics yesterday). Looking pretty good, huh? It's all due to the "pineapple." Each night I've been setting my hair into a loose, high ponytail (nicknamed the "pineapple"), and sleeping on my satin pillowcase. No bonnet! I used to swear by my bonnet, but the pineapple is much more consistent. I know my hair is going to look good every morning. Thanks so much to Ms. Harmony for putting me on! She mentioned it in her comment on my wash-n-go post.

Today I'm wearing my hair in a half up-do, and I may rock updos for a couple more days. I plan on henna'ing my hair before the week is over. I went to my old spot in Laurel and stocked up! I have 12 boxes--enough to last me through this entire year. Now I have no excuses not to henna my hair on a regular basis.

♡Koos

Thanks a lot, Pinterest. Thanks.

Pinterest has made me length-obsessed AGAIN. There are some women out there with OUTRAGEOUSLY GORGEOUS heads of natural hair! Yes, it's possible that some of them may be wearing wigs/weaves, but I'm not very good with spotting that sort of thing so I just give them the benefit of the doubt. At the end of the day, it's just really nice to imagine that my hair could one day be this long:

 

 

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 Sigh...I just want some long hair that doesn't break every time I sneeze. Really...is that too much to ask?

♡Koos

Feisty Fashion Feature :: Emijaa

Today's feature, Emijaa (pronounced E-MEE-SHA), is an Afro-Latina blogger (caliente!) from New York. She has AMAZING hair and style. She's also an entrepreneur. What more could you ask for?

Emijaa Jaaemil

Tell us a little bit about your blog and why you started blogging.

My blog is a lifestyle/fashion blog I started with the intentions of promoting my handcrafted jewelry line. I love all things fashion and I often get many comments on how I dress so I decided it would be nice to document my style.

What are 5 fashion items (clothes, shoes, accessories, etc.) that describe your personal style?

LEOPARD - I love all things leopard print and I love to mix and match the print with stripes.

Denim - I love wearing denim b/c its so versatile and comfy. I especially love to mix denim shirts with different colors and textures.

SKY HIGH HEELS - Everyone that knows me knows that I stay in heels no matter what I'm doing or where I'm going.

Emijaa Jaaemil Jewelry - I design pieces that are super versatile... I need functional jewelry that can be worn with jeans, dresses, sweats or whatever the day calls for.

Big Hair: My signature style is wearing my natural hair big and curly - it's my biggest accessory since I [can wear] it in so many styles...although I normally stick to big and curly.

Another natural Feisty! What's your go-to hairstyle?

My go-to hairstyle is a wash and go OR a flexi-rod set. I'm super lazy when it comes to doing my hair, so wash and go [styles] are easiest for me. Besides, I LOVE my hair so what better way to express that than to wear it all out?

What's your take on the presence of Black style bloggers (too many, not enough, etc.)?

Honestly, I don't think there are enough Black Fashion/Lifestyle bloggers that are mainstream, and I feel those that are out there still have a lot of work to do (in regards to the appearance of their blogs). I'm by no means perfect, and I'm still learning a lot about blogging and the dynamics behind it, but when I compare Black Fashion/Lifestyle Bloggers to White Fashion Bloggers, [White fashion bloggers] have much more structure and consistency. Clearly that is working; brands are reaching out to them and not so much [to] us. I think we as Black Fashion/Lifestyle bloggers have a huge voice and lots to express, but we need to appear much more stable in our appearance. First impressions are everything!!

I really enjoyed reading Emijaa's take on Black fashion and lifestyle bloggers. The Feisty House isn't perfect either, but I have been investing more time and energy into the look and feel of the blog. I can definitely attest to the fact that bloggers that are doing well have clean, well-organized blogs, use high-quality photos, and post consistently. Do you agree with Emijaa's sentiments that Black bloggers are lacking in this respect? Comment below!

Want more of Emijaa? Visit her blog, and check out her Etsy store.

♡Koos

Wait...is it still February?

It was literally 68 degrees last Thursday. WHAT?!?!?! I didn't need a coat. I wore this amazing blazer I got from H&M. It's nice and thick, and such a bright shade of HOT PINK! I'm not gonna lie--I felt a little self-conscious walking around in this blazer while everyone else was in dark colors...some people were still bundled up in their coats and scarves! I definitely stood out.



Lately I've been wearing a lot more arm candy. It's amazing what accessories can do for an outfit. Even the best outfit isn't complete until you accessorize. That's just my opinion now that I've started accessorizing a little more. The ensemble just looks better.


Blazer :: H&M
Lace blouse :: Forever 21
Trousers :: H&M
Loafers :: Coach
Carry-all :: Coach
Bracelets :: H&M

Hair :: Flat twist out

♡Koos

I'm ready to dye my hair.

I've talked about it. Now I'm gonna be about it. I know EXACTLY how I want to dye my hair. 

Peep this:

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It looks like an ombre dye job: the color moves gradually from dark to light. This will keep me from stressing about my roots, but also give the dimension I want. And I like that the lighter tips are randomly placed throughout, making the look much less overwhelming than if it was uniform all over. Oh, I am so excited. This will be the first thing I do to my hair after my birthday...

...'cause God forbid I dye my hair for my b-day and it comes out a hot mess -____-

♡Koos