I remember the days of self-hatred. I remember the moments where I told my mother how much I hated who I was. I remember the people who helped push me down. Little did they know that they pushed me down just for me to jump up twice as high. So thank you to my bullies. Thank you to those white twins from back in the day. That light skinned boy from elementary. Mr. Leblanc for telling me I wasn’t going to amount to anything in just the sixth grade. That girl from high school that asked me dumb questions about my skin as if I was an abnormal animal. My old teachers that always had something to say about my hair. And to modern society, for creating the root of self hatred for millions of little dark skinned black girls with kinky hair like mine. I am so grateful for you all. For if it wasn’t for your wall of hatred, I wouldn’t know how to break through walls today.

janis by zaralynette featuring beaded jewelry

Carling denim shirt, $50 / Blue jeans / Chloé pointy toe flat / Pepe Jeans London handbag purse, $91 / Miss Selfridge beaded jewelry, $11 / Leather belt, $33

Have you seen my latest styling video?? These hair styles are just a few of the some of the styles I picked up in my 6 year natural hair journey! Perfect for all types of curls! https://youtu.be/W4bkbX7el58

Just Don't Be Late by zaralynette featuring a straight jacket

Dolce Gabbana floral dress, $1,780 / Straight jacket, $30 / Yves Saint Laurent over knee boots, $740 / Marni handbag purse, $1,405 / Anne Sisteron gold jewellery / Argento Vivo gold stud earrings, $40 / Marc Jacobs tech accessory / Beauty product

Freedom of Speech by zaralynette featuring a collar dress

Mel collar dress / TIBI pea coat / Miz Mooz black loafer / Opening Ceremony leather backpack / Under One Sky key chain ring

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For people of color, self esteem is a revolutionary act.

Don’t let your loyalty become slavery. If they don’t appreciate what you bring to the table, let them eat alone.

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20 hair questions tag

the questions

1. Why did you start taking better care of your hair? 2. What are your 2 favorite hair products? 3. Who’s hair did you admire as a child? 4. What is your ultimate goal length? 5. How are you going to celebrate when you reach your ultimate goal length? 6. Two styles you want to try at your goal length? 7. Which do you prefer: Health or length? 8. Which do you prefer: hair ties with no metal parts or butterfly clips? 9. What products do you prefer: salon brands, organic brands, BSS brands, drugstore brands or other? 10. which product/technique do you think is over-rated? 11. Which product/technique do you think is under-rated? 12. What is your favorite part of your hair regimen? 13. What is the most annoying part of your hair regimen? 14. Oil or butters? 15. Buns or ponytails? 16. Wigs or weaves? 17. At what length do you consider hair long? 18. When is the last time you visited a salon? 19. What do you like to surf the most often: Youtube channels, personal blogs, or hair forums? 20. What piece of advise would you give to someone just starting out their hair journey?

coming soon XOXO

the invade my privacy tag

The questions

1. Did you wake up cranky? 2. Would you date an 18-year-old at you’r current age? 3. Do you prefer to be friends with girls or boys? 4. Would you ever smile at a stranger? 5. Can you commit to one person? 6. How do you look right now? 7. What exactly are you wearing right now? 8. How often do you listen to music? 9. Do you wear jeans or sweats more? 10. Do you think you’r life will change dramatically before 2017? 11. Are you a social or  an antisocial person? 12. If the person you like say they like someone else, what would you say? 13. Are you good at hiding your feelings? 14. Can you drive a stick shift? 15. Do you care if people talk badly about you? 16. Are you going out of town soon? 17. When was the last time you cried? 18. Have you ever liked someone you didnt expect to? 19. If you could change your eyecolor? would you? 20. Name something you have to do tomorrow?

Gwendolyn by zaralynette featuring platform sandals

Atterley white dress / Boohoo platform sandals / French Connection handbags tote, $41 / Kendra Scott collar necklace / Eloquii diamond earrings / Equipment red sunglasses

We become what we chase; When we chase the world we become more like the world, when we chase after the cross we become like He who conquered death

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Chase after Jesus.

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