Eye See

So it's Fashion week here in NYC and I attempted to go to Lincoln Center to attend some shows but I got lost thrifting on the way.  Just like me hahaha!  Vintage Hauling is what I do!  I snagged a DOPE camera bag, yup, a bag that looks just like a camera!! I also spotted some of the flyest people I've seen in a while.  These two gentlemen who may be Japanese just killed the game with pattern mixing, they wore tights and made them oh so manly.  I didn't get a picture because I was so awe struck I didn't think to ask.  So todays outfit was inspired by the Chinese New Year, the faux fur rage this season, and with metallic grunge in mind. I copped the pants when Topshop had a crazy sale a couple of months ago and they are a metallic floral pantsgasm.  The Jacket I got on a crazy sale at UrbanOutfitters. I went to the register thinking it was $40 and it rung up as $20!!! The sweater is a warm grunge must have and the shoes are just so damn fly! I love my metallic silver low top Dr. Martens! Today was a good day indeed. 

Distressed Grunge Sweater from BuffaloExchange

Faux Fur Jacket from UrbanOutfitters.com

Floral Metallic Pant from Topshop.com

Metallic Silver Lowtop Dr.Martens from Drmartens.com

Photography by Shaun Peacemillion

Xoxo

~Rain

The benefits of Aloe Vera for Your Body & Hair

Growing up I always thought of aloe vera as the slimy green bitters my mother would bribe me to eat with the promise of a piece of chocolate right behind it.  I also knew aloe vera as  "Single Bible", that's what people from that Caribbean call it.  So when my mother would say my name and "Single Bible" in the same sentence I would cringe.  The good ole days.  Here are a few reasons why you should use aloe vera to enhance your health.

What Aloe Vera can do to Help Hair:

• Promotes hair growth
• Cleansing Shampoo Treatment
• Hydrates hair/Conditioning
• Helps decrease breakage
• Protects against heat

The gel-like substance of the aloe barbadensis leaf gives it a similar chemical composition of keratin, the naturally occurring protein in hair cells. This structural similarity allows for easier penetration along the entire length of the hair shaft

   The Effects of Aloe Vera on the Body:

•  Aloe Vera  strengthens the immune system with is contents of  23 peptides contained by the plant
•  Accelerates and regulates the metabolism
•  Purifies the human body from toxins 
•  Stimulate the cell-renewing process
• Aloe vera nourishes and supports the digesting of aliments

Aloe Vera can also be digested internally with its amazing nourishing capabilities. When mixed with other fruits, aloe vera can be ingested as an excellent natural beverage rich in vitamins and minerals. Also, it is recommended that it is ingested during travels to prevent dehydration.

I hope this helped! 

Until next time 

Xoxo

-Rain

Disco in Space

Took a stroll in Brooklyn today and yeah it was lovely as usual.  I so badly wanted to get some Nutella ice cream  but it was too brisk out there! On my stroll I met some lovely folks who were on vacation from Germany and we talked about dragons for some reason or another, haha, and they kept wanting to touch the fro. Now we all that's a no no. The random things I love. I woke up feeling like  going to a disco in outer space so I dressed accordingly.  I danced with the quasars and comets in Brooklyn.

My hair is a result of a braid out I'm in love with the volume.
Fringe coat & Leather Silver disco top  AbstractRain.bigcartel.com
Galaxy Pant Topshop.com
Platform Heels Urbanoutfitters.com

Indigo

I never wear dresses, well maybe like once a season or so.  I found my disco mini dress in my closet and I felt like busting loose! Whoop! I added some thigh high studded tights to give a peak a boo effect.  Ok now the fringe western jacket I must say was by accident. I was walking in the city and it found me. Purple and fringe make everything OK  I love this jacket!!!  Platform sneakers are a great way to add height without the pain.  These red suede platform sneakers are from the Jeffery Campbell Play collection. They are my new favorite shoe.  I felt like I was in a band today.

xoxo
-Rain


Disco Mini Dress & Fringe Jacket from AbstractRain.Bigcartel.com
thigh High Studded Tights from Topshop.com
Jeffery Campbell Platform Sneakers From UrbanOutfitters.com