How To: Ways To Achieve A Natural Part On Lace Wig

For the last few years, I have tried various methods on trying to achieve perfect part in my hair system. I love wearing a slightly slanted right side part. When I first started wearing lace systems, I would part my hair, clip the sides, and wear a scarf for a few hours to get the hair to lay down in the direction I needed it to lay. Below are some of the other methods that I have used to create that perfect part.

Skin Tone Knee High/Wig Cap - If you have hair, it's a must to wear a wig cap or knee high. I recommend wearing a knee high because they come in different colors that matches various skin tones and are much thinner than the normal wig caps.

Bleaching Knots - Coloring the knots at the base of the lace a lighter color to a light brown to blond. This is my most least recommended option because if the bleaching process is not done correctly, it can weaken the knots and the lace system will begin to shed hair excessively.  

Concealer/Foundation - This is a very simple method and helps to hide the knots at the base of the lace systems. You would apply your concealer/foundation with a concealer brush or Q-Tip where you have parted your way and you have perfected your part!

Lips Found A New Bold Color With Mary Kay True Dimension Lipstick

Hi Couture Beauties. I always have a difficult time finding the right bold hues that flows with my skin tone and keep my lips moisturized at the same time. Mary Kay Cosmetics came out with a new lipstick line called True Dimension a few months ago and I finally got my hands on tube. I have falling completely in love with my new lipstick. It makes my lips feel so soft and moisturized. The color stays on for hours where I only had to reapply once. The color that I am wearing in the photo below is called Spice and Nice.

Mary Kay True Dimension Lipstick Colors

Have you tried Mary Kay's latest lip colors? 

Spring Cleaning | How to Simplify Your Closet & Space With Vanchic

Spring is FINALLY here Couture Beauties! This is a great time to clean out our closets and get organized. I recently interviewed the beautiful Kim Clark (Mastermind behind Vanchic) on how we can simplify our closets and stay fashion forward. Kim is an experienced stylist and organizational guru and her "top priority is to inspire you to de-clutter all aspects of your life and think glam!" You can learn more about Kim & Vanchic by subscribing to her VanchicOrganization YouTube channel. So beauties let's find out from Kim on how we can simplify our closets and space so that we can be organized fashionistas!

Nicole - Keeping it simple is what a lot of us women are striving to do in today’s times. What are some ways to simplify our closets and stay fashion forward?  

Kim - The best way to live simpler but still be a fashionista is to buy staple pieces. Staple items are basics that will fit in with your style and can be integrated into multiple outfit combinations. Most importantly staple pieces should transcend from season to season...my basics are lace bras, dark skinny jeans, flats, tank tops, silk ruffle neck blouses and black leggings.  These are clothes I remember loving 10 years ago, right now in 2013 and hopefully 10 more years from now. Keep your fashions classy and don't always jump to buy the newest trend...once the trend goes out of style you'll be stuck with clothes that don't interest you anymore nor will it relate to your other closet pieces.  Think of classic, timeless and transcendent outfit elements...blazers, little black dress, sweaters, pearl studs... The greatest way to simplify is prioritize the projects in your house and purge.  If you have a list of projects that never seem to get done, take a lazy Sunday and knock them out.  Purge your clutter, un-used items and things that have no value (like stupid knick-knacks that take up counters and valuable home space!)

Nicole -How often should the clothes and shoes in our closets be revamped?  

Kim - Your style should be revamped and sorted through every season.  That sounds like a lot of maintenance, but it will help you get to know what you already have...it's like taking inventory!  Optimize what you already own and shop your own closet before you hit the mall.  Sometimes us girls like to buy the same thing over and over...we like what we like!  Sorting through the closet is a great way to look at what truly fits, what's worn-out and what staple items are needed! Make sure each season you are revamping by adding in one or two statement pieces; printed dress, drop-dead gorgeous beaded blouse, chandelier earrings, spiked heel, printed pants, floral button down...It's all about balance, plus you don't want to look boring!  I also love revamping my style by swapping clothes with a friend the same size as me...it's free :)

Nicole - Are there any rules to certain clothing items in our closets? 

Spring Is The Season for New Hair. New Cut. New Color.

Lately, I've been hearing ladies saying that they want a new look for Spring but are too scared to touch their natural hair. Being that I've been a wig wearer for many years, I'm here to tell you that wearing wigs offers you unlimited styling options all while protecting your natural crown. With wigs, you have so many options to choose from such as hair type, texture, color, density, size of curls and the list goes on. If it's your first time switching up your style, it's best to seek help from a professional and do the change in moderation so that you won't end up feeling like you made a big mistake.

Here are a few photos of me in different wigs and you can see more here.

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Hair 'Nspiration | Beyonce & Her Lusicous Waves

Image source: Beyonce's Tumblr

I am so in love with Beyonce's hair! I think I may have multiple Hair 'Nspiration on just her hair. It's the waves, texture, dimension of color tones, and hair volume. Just too PERFECT! This is the part where making a hair decision becomes complicated because you see photos of short sexy hair styles, then a photo pops up with long luscious locks like Beyonce's.

What do you think of Bey's hair? Haute or Not