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What Time Is It? {Citizen Axiom Watch Giveaway}

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{Vintage Havana Dress, Fendi Sunglasses, c/o Citizen Axiom Watch, c/o Schutz ‘Shyla’ Sandals}

Happy Monday, Peeps!

Yesterday marked the first official day of summer, and I kicked off the occasion with an off-the-shoulder frock that seems to be all the rage this season. I decided to go full-on boho with a easy hairdo (my signature look as of late) and a pair of lace-up gladiator sandals that I’ve been wearing nonstop.

I also took my new Axiom watch from the lovely folks at Citizen out for a spin. If you follow me on the ‘gram, you know that I had the chance to visit their store in the heart of Times Square earlier this month (and see my name on the marquis!). While there, I learned a lot about the company and the fact that you NEVER have to replace the battery in any of their watches! Can you believe it?! Apparently, they’re automatically recharged by solar power. I kid you not when I say that one of my favorite watches has needed its battery replaced for over 6 months, but I’ve just been too busy to get it done. I still wear it in hopes that it will spur me to get a new battery while I’m out and about, but so far I’ve had no such luck. In any case, I was stoked to learn that I’d never have to deal with that with my new wrist bling… and neither will one lucky reader!

Enter my giveaway below for a chance to receive your very own Axiom watch by Citizen, valued $195. Contest ends June 29th at midnight Eastern Standard Time, so hurry up and submit your entry today!

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Have a Dope Weekend!

As I alluded to earlier this week, I recently had the chance to attend an advanced screening of the movie Dope! Much to my delight, the movie more than lived up to its moniker.

Dope aptly takes the coming of age movies we’re all used to and flips the script, turning it into an action-packed dramedy with a soul. This is going to sound a little crazy, but the best way for me to describe this movie would be to liken it to Boyz n the Hood played by the characters in Dear White People. But trust me, it works. Right from the start, you immediately feel empathy for the film’s protagonist, Malcolm (played by Shameik Moore), as he navigates his way through life in “The Bottoms” section of Los Angeles flanked by his two sidekicks Diggy (played by Kiersey Clemons) and Jib (played by Tony Revolori). There’s literally danger lurking around every corner for the three teens, but they still manage to use their wits to stay above it all and emerge victorious (with more than a few scrapes and bruises and close calls along the way).

Dope has gained critical acclaim at both Cannes and Sundance, and it’s easy to see why people enjoy it so much. I certainly did, and I think you will too. Click here to learn more about this film, meet the cast, and watch the official trailer. And be sure to let me know what you think in the comments.

This post is brought to you by Open Road Films Dope and SheKnows.

Beauty Product Reviews Video

Goddess Twists Hair Tutorial + Motions Hair Care Product Review

I’m pretty low-maintenance when it comes to hair care and styling, but several of you have asked how I achieve one of my favorite hairstyles as of late: Goddess Twists. When the lovely folks at Motions sent me a HUGE batch of products to test drive, I figured it would be the perfect excuse for me to get off my duff and give you a guys another hair tutorial.

This hairstyle is super quick and low-maintenance and is perfect for hot, humid summer days when you just don’t feel like doing much to your hair. The best part is that it takes zero braiding skills, since the hair is just two-strand flat-twisted. I did this style on freshly washed and blow-dried hair, and here’s a quick rundown of the products I used:

Overall, I was very pleased with these products, especially the pre-wash detangling buter and the heat styler. Those two products will most definitely be added to my regular hair care rotation as they made detangling and blow-drying my kinky/coily natural hair a breeze!

Be sure to check out the video up top for my fullw review and detailed instructions on how to achieve this hairstyle.

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