Monthly Archives: December 2014
Shorty Hits Forty!!
You’re probably saying to yourself, “Dang, that’s all!” I thought she was way older than that!” Truth is, sometimes I feel older than that. Let me give you the rundown… I’ve been blind every since 1st grade. Lol! Uh, I’ve had bad knees every since college. That comes from being late for class everyday and bumping my knees on those small desks. What you looking at me like that for…? Ok, you got me… That comes from dropping it like it’s hot!!! Perhaps, I may have a little arthritis in my back and shoulders from standing out in the cold in that long line wrapped around Xanadu’s with hardly anything on trying to be cute. (That was the spot back in the day BTW …Myrtle Beach). I also noticed that I can’t run as fast as I used to. I reckon that comes from my days of hanging out at Solid Gold in Atlantic Beach. It never failed, I always had to run for my life, no shoes or nothing Jesus!! (Sweet Brown) Lol! Well, to sum it all up, I have a patch of grey hair right smack in the middle of my head and laugh lines from here to Cali. I guess that’s all the clues you need right there. I’m officially a grown woman! Happy 40th to me!! #NewYearsBaby #BetterThanBlessed
Natural Hair Photo Shoot and Styling Tips
Not only do I like the look and feel of my natural hair, I am easily intrigued by every woman I see wearing their natural hair. As a service to all of you ladies out there who are contemplating taking the Natural Plunge, here is a slide show of a recent photo shoot featuring myself and two natural beauties, Alnita Reaves-Vaught, and Sade Allen-Steele. I hope you enjoy!!
Four Years Natural (Sade-Allen Steele)
How They Achieved The Look
“This photo shoot style was achieved with flat twists and just oil. I prefer a flat twist out when styling my hair because it’s less work for me and the style is already in place. This style gives me extra body and volume. When I’m not in the mood for big hair, I will do a tuck and roll. My hair products of choice are…Taliyah Waajid Healing oil, African Pride Moisture Intense Leave-In, and Shea Moisture Hair Milk. I shampoo my hair only if it’s really nasty and dirty with Aussie but the majority of the time I co-wash using Aussie conditioner.” –Sade Allen-Steele
Six Years Natural (Alnita Reaves-Vaught)
“To achieve this photo shoot style, I used these Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk products: Leave-In Moisturizer, Styling Foam, and Styling Butter. I did smaller flat twists for more twist definition and longer hold. I also like flat twists for protective styles. I shampoo approximately every ten days, unless I’m in the gym during the week. In that case, I co-wash at least once a week using Wen cleansing conditioner. My go-to style is the pony puff when my schedule is tight.” –Alnita Reaves-Vaught
Two Years Natural
(Sheryta Spears)
“Normally, I pull all of my hair up to the top of my head because humidity and I don’t get along very well. When I do video and photo shoots with my band, Tru Sol, I can wear my hair down because it’s only a couple of hours. For this shoot, I did a regular mid-sized twist out with a spritz of oily water (olive oil or coconut oil) and my favorite hair product, White Sands Orchid Oil. When I shampoo my hair, I use White Sands Shampoo and Conditioner. These products are sulfate free and leave my hair soft, smooth, and manageable.” –Sheryta Spears
Girls Gone Natural (Behind The Scenes of Photo Shoot)
Do you recognize the hair? Watch behind the scene footage of this natural hair photo shoot.
Full article with natural hair maintenance tips and photos coming soon at MoBettaU.com. Stay tuned…
My Top 5 Hit-Up List
I am by no means a shopaholic, but I do have a few favorite places that I have to hit up in order to release some feel good hormones. 😉 Check out my Top 5 places to visit:
1. I could eat at this spot everyday for the rest of my life!! When we drive past a McAllister’s, I’m reminded of when we were kids and how we would get all excited when we saw all of those beautifully lit restaurant signs. My momma would drive right on past them, somewhat like Mr. Dorian Samuel. If they don’t serve rice, he’s not interested. lol That’s okay, I’m perfectly fine with stopping in and eating solo. I am praying one hits Conway, SC soon. What a day of rejoicing that would be… 😉
2. Call me a good fool, but I get caught up looking at all of those neatly stacked reams of paper, cute desktop organizers, and electronic gadgets that Office Depot has on display. I find myself walking up and down the same aisles picking up the same things over and over again. Yep, it’s hard to make a final decision. Don’t judge… 😉
3. “Oh my goodness,” in She-nay-nay’s voice!! When you know you want something good to eat and can’t quite put your finger on what it is, stop by Tropical Smoothie Café and get yourself one of these bad boys. Hey, it relaxes your nerves… no joke. Whenever I get my hands on one of these fruity babies, I’m good to go. Whether it’s for breakfast or lunch, it’s a sure pleaser!
4. What girly girl wouldn’t want this to be her current situation right about now? Ulta Beauty knew what they were doing when they established this entrapment!! Lol! We are often held hostage to their endless variety of cosmetics. If you’ve never been there, it is a must to test out their host of fragrances. I am known for hanging around in the smell good department until I literally run out of places on my arms to spray. Oh and might I add that this top 5 pick is like paradise for all of my skincare lovers. You gotta love the fact that most of their skincare products have sunscreen in them? Let me stop, I could go on and on about this place.
5. My final place that I love to hit up is Walgreens! Gotta have some Walgreens in my life! I can’t count how many late nights I’ve spent up in there. Just about everything you think you’re gonna need in the near future is in Walgreens. Lol! When I leave this earth, I want my Walgreens card to go with me. Ain’t nobody spending my hard-earned points. Lol!!
Go-Go Juice
Photo Courtesy of Sheryta Spears
The one thing that I have to be conscious of on a daily basis is the health and strength of my voice. As a singer of Tru Sol Band, I would say I’ve probably sang over 5,000 songs this year alone. I’ve been on the band for 10 years, so you do the math. 😉 People ask me all of the time, “How do you do it?” All I can say is, “By the grace of God!” Also, I’ve found a few remedies along the way that keep my vocal cords fine tuned.
One product that I’ve discovered to be really helpful is Emergen-C. In my line of work, I freak out at the mere sign of a scratchy throat. When I feel the sensation coming on, I immediately stop what I’m doing and go grab my Emergen-C packets. I kid you not, in less than 24 hours, I notice a big difference. My scratchy throat symptoms are gone.
Not only does taking these packets help my throat, this stuff works wonders on my immune system. I actually take it daily as a multivitamin. I really enjoy the taste and how it supports my day-to-day energy. I feel better about my health when I drink it, and know I am taking better care of my body at the same time.
Here is a list of all of the different flavors Emergen-C has to offer:
- Super Orange
- Raspberry
- Tangerine
- Cranberry-Pomegranate
- Tropical
- Lemon-Lime
- Acai Berry
- Pink Lemonade
- Blue (Triple Berry)
- Planet (Dragon Fruit)
- (New) Coconut – Pineapple
- (New) Strawberry- Kiwi
Emergen-C also offers specialty formulas for joint heath, heart health, kid formulas; and other formulas concentrating on immune health. For your own free samples, visit https://www.emergenc.com/free-sample.
Welcome
Hello Beautiful,
I am excited to announce the launch of my newly revamped blog, Mo Betta U! As I embark on this journey with you, I want you to know that I am willing to share anything that has helped ME whether, physically, spiritually, or emotionally. I’ve been called down-to-earth, Jill of all trades, strong-willed, creative, silly, and talented. Not one of these descriptions add up to what I really want to be. I simply WANT TO BE BETTER!
The purpose of this blog is to open the windows of the mind to let fresh new ideas enter and to inspire the souls of the readers. Being a female in this society has it’s challenges because we’re always trying to find ways to look better, feel better, and do better. Here at Mo Betta U, I’ll share with you articles of my experiences and tips on beauty, fashion, career, and healthy living. The older I get, the more I realize it’s all about inspiration. If my input can help you discover a breakthrough to a better version of you, then I’m truly blessed.
Thank you for visiting and come back to see me!
Photo Courtesy of Sheryta Spears
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