Softn’free “Nothing But” Product Review

I have had the pleasure of partnering with Softnfree “Nothing But” Natural hair brand and I must say that the two products that I love the most are the

Clarifying shampoo and the cleansing conditioner.Clarifying shampoo Removes deep-seated contaminants,deep cleans scalp,and makes conditioning treatments work even

Shampoo and conditioned hair

better.Cleansing conditioner Uses natural moisturizer to gently clean hair and scalp without stripping hair of its natural oils. Perfect for using after regular shampoos,this luxurious moisturizer conditioner leaves hair softer and more manageable. “Nothing But” has No petrolatum,mineral oil,sulfates,parabens,colorants,phthalates. Check out their website at http://www.nothingbuthaircare.com/  and follow them on twitter @NothingButHair.

Nothing but has a give away of their product see rules to win the give away.

• Join this blog journey of a chocolate chic.
• Like Journey of a chocolate Facebook page.
• Follow Journey of a chocolate on twitter @journeyofachoco
• follow Nothing But twitter @NothingButHair.
• Follow Nothing But Facebook page.
• Send an email to journeyofachocolatechic stating why you should win.

Thank you to Softnfree “Nothing But” for the opportunity to review this product and a big thanks for the give away to one of my outstanding readers… Good luck y’all…..

Check out the below video for more information on how to use the “Nothing But” natural Hair line.

Eyelash/EyeBrow Growth Serum

The name of the product is Fysiko Eyelash Growth Serum it will make your lashes/brows grow fuller and stronger.It works on lower and upper lashes. You will need to use it once a day to see the growth.Fyskio is made with all natural ingredients and you will see double length and volume  in 8 weeks. Please see the below picture of my left eyebrow; the hair has not grown in over 10 years. One day I walked into a salon in Buckhead,GA and asked to have my eyebrows plucked and this woman plucked all the hairs and some of my skin off, and it has not grown back to this day. I am really looking forward to using Fysiko Serum because I have read some great reviews about. In 8 weeks I will complete a follow-up post along with the before and after picture so that you will see the growth.for more information about this product please visit their website at www.fysikoLashes.com.

Before picture April 21,2013

Dana Weeks Mary Kay Consultant

1.Talk about Mary Kay? 50 Years ago, Mary Kay Ash proved that one woman can start something beautiful when she created this incredible opportunity for women. With her life savings of $5,000 and the help of her 20-year-old son Richard Rogers, Mary Kay launched her dream company on Friday, Sept. 13, 1963.  Mary Kay steadfastly believed that life’s priorities should be kept in their proper order, which to her meant putting faith first, family second and career third.

2. How long have you been with Mary Kay I have been building my Mary Kay business for 10 years.  I look forward to becoming a Director by June 2013 and earning the use of the prestigious pink Cadillac!

3.What is the give away? I am giving away one of the beautiful Nail Lacquers(comes in Pink Bamboo and Blue Lotus) from our Spring collection

THE GIVE AWAY

4.Tell the readers a little bite about you? I am a native of Atlanta, GA and have been married for almost 8 years.  I am very active in my church community and look forward to sharing the legacy that Mary Kay began.  Our company is currently offering a promotion, for the month of April ONLY, where individuals can become independent business owners for only $75

5. Where can readers follow you? email,blog,website etc Readers can follow me by sending me an email danarenae@marykay.com, checking out my newly created blog –http://beautyismorethanskin.blogspot.com/, and they can also visit my website at www.marykay.com/danarenae. Any reader that places an order on my website within the month of April will receive 25% off their 1st order (please mention this blog when ordering).

6. You have any events coming up? I am currently allowing women the chance to be featured in our One Woman Can Makeover Contest.  Get an amazing look while entering your before and after photos online to be judged for the opportunity to win a $5,000 dream vacation and a $5,000 donation to the charity of your choice benefiting women and children.

Thank you Dana for a very informative interview for our readers also thank you so much for such a beautiful card.Be Blessed

TO WIN THE GIVE AWAY SEND AN EMAIL TO journeyofachocolatechic@gmail.com join this blog https://journeyofachocolatechic.wordpress.com and like journey of a chocolate chic Facebook page… good luck my beautiful readers

Tiffiny Fambro Body Transformation

Before

Tiffiny and I met  in 2011 at a natural hair meetup. We volunteered on that event together and have stay connected ever since. I hope you enjoy her transformation story …From the Editors table.

1.Who or what inspired you to start body building?

I decided to start bodybuilding because I was tired of just losing weight and not really having a fit, sculpt body.  I have never been an athlete so I have never felt the joy of having a fit strong body.  I never really even believed that I could get that type of body.  So I finally decided that I wanted to at least try to see if it was possible.  I didn’t just want to be thin I wanted to have some muscle mass and a six-pack.  I read a lot about women getting into shape and all the literature I read discussed the concept of building muscle to reduce fat. So I made the decision to get serious about incorporating weight lifting into my workouts.

2. How often do you workout?

I work out 6 days a week. I lift weights in the morning for 1-1.5 hours and I run in the evenings.

3. Why did you want to get in shape?

Overall I wanted to get in shape so I can be fit when I have children so they can have a healthy role model for a mom.  I want my children to know that they can do anything they want to do in life as long as they have discipline and stay focused.  I also decided to do a bodybuilding figure competition to give me a goal that I can focus on while I train.

After

4. How often do you run?

I run about 3-4 times a week, usually 3 or 4 mile each time.

5. When are you planning to compete?

My competition is July 20^th in Suwannee, GA.

6. Tell the readers how to get started?

I think if a person wants to get started with bodybuilding I think the very first thing he/she needs to do is learn about nutrition and how to start eat clean.  The eating aids in 80% of the body transformation.  It does not matter how hard you work out in the gym, if you don’t eat well, the work outs will not help.  I eat 6 times a day every 2-3 hours.  I always make sure I combine a protein and a carbohydrate or fruit and vegetable at every meal.  I also don’t eat complex carbs after lunch or 12 noon and I count my calories.

7. Do you have a trainer?

Yes I have a trainer he is a former marine, former pro-football player, and a former bodybuilding competitor. So he is no joke in the gym and works me very hard.  I recommend getting a trainer for a person who wants to weight lift and really build muscle.  I have learned so much from working with him.

8. What are your challenges right now?

Well I have lost a lot of weight and gained a good amount of muscle.  However, I still need to lose about 5-7 more pounds for my competition.  The last few pounds are the hardest to lose because my body fat has gotten so low.  So I am going to have to really work hard to push the little fat that I have left off my body.

9. How much weight have you lost?

I have lost 20 pounds

10. What your favorite quote and song that inspires you?

I love the song Faith, Courage and Wisdom by India Arie.  And I love listening to the motivational speaker Les Brown he always talks about his life and how he had to overcome many challenges.  One thing he always says is when he was going through the challenges of life a still small voice would always whisper in his mind, “It’s Possible”.  He says every day we all should look in the mirror and tell ourselves, “It’s Possible”; because anything we really want in life is possible as long as we are willing to work hard in order to achieve our dreams.

Thank you Tiffiny for sharing your journey thus far, I am so very proud of you,you have shown much dedication and hard work and I know you are going to be a success. I will be supporting you as  you move closer to dream please believe it…..From the Editors Table.

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Lorenza James by Elle Dove

Please check out this beautiful Diva and her journey to starting her own business. I met Dove in February 2013 and we have stay connected ever since…. She  has two amazing give aways to two amazing readers……Enjoy her story as she moves into her destiny….. From The Editors Tables….

1. Talk to me about who you are?

Well my name is Le’Andra Dove but most people know me as Dove. I am an Atlanta native and since the third grade I have never wanted to be anything else but a fashion designer. Yes I know that’s pretty young but everything I did I made sure it had something to do with fashion and arts and crafts. My desire for fashion carried on to my college graduation date July 2012. After graduating I officially decided to become a full-figured fashion designer but I don’t discriminate I love dressing women of all shapes and sizes.

2. How long have you been in business?

I officially began my business February 8, 2013. But I have been creating garments for different projects and individuals for the past two years.My brand name is Lorenza James by Elle Dove. My brand name was inspired by both of my grandparents my mother’s mother and fathers father both of which were influential in my life. As I mentioned I am a full-figured designer. I cater to women between the sizes of 10-20 and M-2XL. My clothing is currently being sold at VLady Boutique in Riverdale GA. We have a great product mix which includes clothing and accessories with a range of scarves, jewelry. My clothing has a vintage minimalist feel with simple flattering silhouettes that easily flow from day to-night and also fits multiple lifestyles making it ageless and timeless.

3. Who inspires you?

There are no two people who are completely alike. Their style, personality, how they carry themselves nothing. They may have some similarities but nothing is alike. I love their differences especially individuals that go against the grain I consider these individuals true trendsetter.

4. What events  do you have coming up? Well we have some events that are in the works but have not been confirmed so they are top-secret as of right now but I always encourage people to follow me on my social media sites I’m always updating my pages.

The Give Away

5. Where is your shop located?. I have an online store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/LorenzaJamesbyElle and we are continuously adding items.

6. What are your challenges in owning your own business?

Great question. My challenge number one is staying motivated and positive. When choosing to start a business it can take so much out of you but its even worst when you have to deal with a direct negativity, but that’s where your thick skin comes in. If you are always letting people get you down your motivation, confidence and creativity will be affected which in turn affects your business. Once I let that go and stayed positive, positive people gravitated to me. I must say that I have truly been blessed this way.

The Give Away

The second is as a new designer having everyone tell me what to design ALL OF THE TIME lol. Working to articulate my vision is a little hard when everyone is constantly giving me their input. Although I value their advice and their input what people don’t know is that as a designer I am always working on the next idea and not what they see in front of them. Allow me to show you what I can do before you tell me what I should do.

7. What’s your motto? “Be positive and work”

To win the give aways please follow Journey Of A chocolate Blog and Facebook page… Also follow Dove’s Etsy page. A random winner will be selected the next few days. I would like to say thank you Dove for sharing your journey I know you will continue to be a successful….From the editors Table