*EssenseVibez

::join me::

2012-02-01T06:15:00.000-05:00

lemme tell you, i'm so-so not good at doing these photo-a-day challenges

i tend to get be all into it in the beginning, trying to do it er'day

BUT

then i get lost and discombobulated in the middle some wheres

so if you want to give it a try

JOIN ME!

just give it a try..I AM =)

::morning::

2012-01-31T06:35:00.001-05:00

woke up this morning and

thanked the Lord for waking me up

drank some apple juice

checked emails

watched some nice natural hair videos

texted hubby to tell him I LOVE ME SOME HIM

read some motivational passages

texted this to some special people in my life:

God has already been in your tomorrow, stop worrying about it.

and my phone is blowing up with praises!

going to get myself ready for work and am going to have a Jesus filled day

i hope you enjoy your day and remember to text someone a positive message

you never know......they may need it ;)

::patience::

2012-01-29T13:44:00.000-05:00

check out the plaque i created using a simple white box

::GEE WHIZZZ::

2012-01-29T12:46:00.000-05:00

YUP, THEY'RE AT IT AGAIN PLAYING BATMAN AND ROBIN

SO I HAD MY GRANDSONS POSE FOR THE CAMERA

AND THEY HAD A GREAT TIME DOING IT

NOW I'M GOING TO MAKE THE PHOTOS INTO

A LAYOUT USING A KARLA DUDLEY KIT

STAY TUNED.....

::MIXED MEDIA::

2012-01-29T09:05:00.000-05:00

Who is Shantell Martin?

Shantell Martin on Adidas from Josiah Esowe on Vimeo.

::INSPIRE me::

2012-01-28T10:24:00.001-05:00

i know it's been a while since i posted anything on my art blog

YOU INSPIRE ME

but it's time to get things rolling again in here...agree??

so sit back, relax and enjoy the view and get some

inspiration from

YES-LIONESS

::JOURNAL LOVE::

2012-01-28T07:55:00.001-05:00

::Coconut Rob::

2012-01-28T06:52:00.000-05:00

by Josiah Esowe

Coconut Rob from Josiah Esowe on Vimeo.

::CURRENTLY::

2012-01-27T06:41:00.002-05:00

i decided to be comfortable at work since this cold ive had wont budge from my system

now it has taken over my throat...meaning, i'm hoarse and sound like a frog [yikesss]

and my brown babies at work think i sound like a cartoon character--hardy harr harr!

anywhooty, this is what i wore on Wednesday

i'm so in love with this jacket i got at the thrift store this past summer

it's an olive green army kinda jacket

i've paired it with my black, brown and navy dress pants along with my jeans

its my go-to when i have those drab days

i love pairing it with a white top and simple jewelry

and my handmade earrings

[which by the way i'm making more this weekend at my scrapbook crop]

i'll post them when i complete them [promise!]

this has been a part of every outfit i wore this week:

a cup of HOT! honey/lemon tea!

it feels so good for my throat

and so soothing

NOT a good combination with the rain we're having here in Columbus =)

I LOVE THE RAIN!!!

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Feeling Like: i need pampering

Wondering if: i should stop and buy some grapes before i go to work [yummmm]

Anticipating: my saturday scrapbook crop with my scrapbook sistahz!

Eating: sucking on some tea and grapes for breakfast] ha!

Reading: QUADE by BRENDA JACKSON

[this Sistah can weave some good stories with them Westmoreland Brothers]

Wishing: i had a 3 day weekend so i can have one day to sleep-in

Thankful: my son is doing fine as he embarks on his Army journey-Ive received 2 letters from him already-i miss that young man of mine!

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Enjoy your weekend!

::Hair You Might Know: Damone Roberts Discusses THELOOKBAG and More!::

2012-01-26T20:09:00.000-05:00

You may have seen Damone Roberts on TLC’s “10 Years Younger” in the past or read his beauty advice on Oprah.com. He has a new project called the TheLookBag that I am excited to share with ya’ll. Plus, I was just super excited to interview him! Read on to find out more!

Your new project THELOOKBAG seems like a great idea. What type of people would this site benefit and can you tell us more about it?

I’m very excited to be affiliated with The Look Bag. The cosmetic industry is changing constantly & sometimes it is a bit overwhelming to walk into a beauty department & decide which new products to try. This is a $10.00 monthly membership website that will send you 5 deluxe beauty samples, that I will customize to fit your profile, within the first two weeks of every month. You then have the option of purchasing the item of your choice for a discounted price.

I have loved your eyebrows since I first saw you on “10 Years Younger”. Are there any basic brow tips you can share with us?

Thank you for the compliment! I believe eyebrows are the single most important feature on the face. They add balance & structure. In 2012 we are going for fuller brows & a softer arch. The brow is still groomed, but not as severe. Lastly…no brow should ever be without brow gel! This hold the hair in place, while opening the eye. We will definitely be adding The Damone Roberts Brow Gel in the near future to The Look bag.

Your hair is also always on point! What’s your hair routine? Please include your favorite products.

I love big, healthy hair. I recently got it cut & have been rocking a shoulder length messy shag. I find the most important thing is to keep the hair healthy, with minimum shine. Obliphica is a great product that will be in next month’s shipment of the look bag. I also talked to Beyonce’s hairdresser Kimberly Kimble today about adding samples of her hair product in the near future and she was very excited.

Do you have any other beauty/makeup/hair tips you’d like to share?

I feel that it is important to not be afraid to experiment with beauty. Something that looks horrible on your best friend, can absolutely be the perfect color for you. I also want to tell women that there is no certain rule that will apply to everyone. A example is we have all heard that you should not wear blue eyeshadow. The truth is there are many different shades of blue on the market now that can work for many. That is another reason why I am proud to be a part of The Look Bag. You can try the color first, before making your decision.

More information about TheLookBag and Damone:

THELOOKBAG isthe newest high-end, luxury beauty sample kit customized by beauty expertDamone Roberts, the undisputed “Eyebrow King” to the hottest A-list Hollywood starlets. For only $10 a month, Damone tailors each LOOKBAG for THELOOKBAG.COM subscribers in an attractive, hand-packaged box of five deluxe, re-sealable beauty samples from established brands to prestigious foreign products such as O.N.E Skincare, Rain Cosmetics, Kim Vo and Yarok hair care delivered to your doorstep.
This makes it easy for the beauty obsessed to test drive the latest and greatest beauty samples on the market: if the subscriber likes what they try and wishes to purchase the full-size product, they can do so at a 20% discount at THELOOKBAG.COM.
THELOOKBAG aims to take beauty to another level by letting members choose between a monthly, quarterly or yearly subscription plan. Subscribers will fill out a brief beauty Q&A so each product in their bag is specifically customized to fit their needs. THELOOKBAG is then shipped out free to members within the first two weeks of every month.
Damone has revolutionized the beauty industry with his own artistry and personally crafted eyebrow products. Known for sculpting the perfect arches for a plethora of A-listers that includes Madonna, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Megan Fox, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Britney Spears; Damone can now add expert spokesperson to his resume, as the new face of THELOOKBAG.COM, (www.thelookbag.com) a fabulous, affordable and convenientnew luxury sample club.
He has been featured on many television shows including Oprah, MSNBC, The View, BET, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America, CNN and TLC’s national hit television show “10 Years Younger”. Damone has also been a regular contributing beauty editor forOprah.com.
Oprah - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af5f9UHl614
The View - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUbGoBrUy_E
TLC ’10 Years Younger’ - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkaZog69ZhA
Access Hollywood - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_fvhObEjhw
Founded by E! Entertainment creator Alan Mruvka, THELOOKBAG.COM is a celebrity driven online store, which allows consumers to view products through video content, read reviews and expert opinion and shop through celebrity partnered unique online stores with exclusive celebrity product lines.

via Newly Natural by kcurly on 1/24/12

::changes::

2012-01-24T06:20:00.000-05:00

EXCUSE THEBEAUTIFUL MESS GOING ON IN HERE

I FELT THE BLOG NEEDED A REDO

SO YOU MAY SEE ME GO THROUGH THE CHANGES

ONE DAY SOMETHING IS THERE

GONE THE NEXT

BUT I LOVE YA FOR KEEPIN' IN TOUCH WITH MY "VIBEZ"

::Matthew 11:28-30::

2012-01-22T12:25:00.001-05:00

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?

Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest.

Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it.

Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you.

Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” ~Jesus.

inspirations from (IN)COURAGE home for the hearts of women