Wanna Wanna Wednesdays... Luxor Couture's Dashiki Fabric Print Purse

So last week when I was scouring Etsy for the most recent installment of my Afro-licious finds from Etsy, I stumbled across this bag. And I have to admit... I stopped everything I was doing to stare longingly at this bag for a couple of minutes. Okay, like fifteen minutes. Make it thirty! lol

This bag ($100.00, Luxor Couture - Etsy) is not cheap, but it's certainly gorgeous and it's certainly on my Wanna Wanna Wanna wish list. Imagine rocking this with a pair of jeans and blazer? How about with a cute little sundress come summer? The options are endless!!

What say you all on the Dashiki Fabric Print Purse? Would you rock it or knock it? If you're a-rockin'... how would you dress to wear it?

:::drools::: Afro-licious Finds from Etsy - Part Eight

I'm back with the next installment of my Afro-licious finds from Etsy!! These next few goods are sure to make you drool heavily!! Let's get started!!

Sirena Ribbed Tank ($24.00, HabanaBrandClothing - Etsy)

Those of you who know me knows I am a sucker for all things mermaid . I love love love this gorgeous graphic tank top!!

Natural Hair Bottle Cap Magnets (Set of 4) ( $7.99, DimplePins - Etsy)

I'm presently on the hunt for a brand new Casa di Miss Moon here in Brooklyn (If any of you know of a nice two-family home that won't break the bank, drop me a line!) and I am tempted to pick these up now to motivate me to make the move ASAP. I can imagine these having a place of honor on the fridge!!

The " Soul Flower" Tee Shirt ($24.95, Yeslioness - Etsy)

Yes Lioness has done it once again!!! I took one look at this tee and I instantly heard "Let the Sunshine In" in my head.... I think this tee is a must have for grey, dreary days!!! And two snaps up for having this tee in plus sizes!!

Afro Diva Wall Decor ($80.00, Scattabraincreations - Etsy)

How perfect is this for an instant retro style room? This little lady is waiting patiently to hang out at your crib!!! Check her out!

iAfro, iLoc, iTwist Tees ($26.00, iAfro - Etsy)

If you are looking for a simplistic way of letting the world know your preferred method for rockin' your hair, you cannot go wrong with one of these snazzy tees!!!

Au Natural Earrings ($14.50, LeatherCandy - Etsy)

Who doesn't love statement earrings that REALLY makes a statement? Coming in a wide array of color combos, these pieces will be sure to adorn the most fabulous naturalistas!!!

Which item tops your list? Be sure to leave a comment with your pick!

:::drools::: Afro-licious Finds from Etsy - Part Seven!

Yep!! It's that time again!! Time for me to share the bounty I've recently discovered for Naturalovlies on Etsy. This time, as with my previous installments, I beg you....do NOT read this blog if today is pay day. Trust me, you'll thank me for it!! LOL

Retro Afro Girl Wall Art ($24.99, Walkingdeadpromotion Etsy Shop)

If you are a super hero in training, a Foxy Brown wannabe, a comic book queen, or all of the above...  you NEED this for your crib. This decal comes in a wide assortment of colors that will be sure to make your space SUPER!!

Afro Lady Earrings ($8.00, MissFlyGurl Etsy Shop)

How adorable are these earrings?!? Just look at her cute little puff? These light-weight earrings come in black, bronze, silver and gold tones and you just can't beat the price!

Afro Woman Phone Cover ($15.50, pixelpoesy Etsy Shop)

Have an Iphone 4, 4S, or 5? How about a Samsung Galaxy S3? If so, allow me to introduce you to  what might possibly be...your new phone cover!! As someone who has neither of these phones... I'm totally jelly! LOL

Afro Queen Lime Masai Beaded Brass Earrings ($28.00, AfriqueLaChic Etsy Shop)

Just when I think that AfriqueLaChic can do nothing else to make me gasp, swoon, and drool heavily.... I spot these earrings. Let's just say I will be adding these babies to my collection... SOON!!!

Hair Peace Tee Shirt ($19.95, ThreeLittleBirdsTees Etsy Shop)

You gotta think pink with this gorgeous tee!!! I love everything about it (except its sold out in my size.. .Waaah!) and I love the message behind it.

That is it for part seven of my life of Afro-licious finds from Etsy. But never fear... I will be back next week with part eight!! In the meantime, be sure to leave a comment letting me know which item from today's list is your favorite!!

Wanna Wanna Wednesdays.... Krobo Quote Bracelets by QuellyRue Designs

This week's Wanna Wanna Wednesday item combines two of my favorite things: Adorning the wrists (those who know me know I'm always with bracelets that jingle jingle when I move) and Inspiring the spirit!

The gorgeous bracelets ($16.00 each, QuellyRue Designs on Etsy) are crafted with Krobo beads and have various inspirational quotes such as, "The journey awakens the soul", "Possibility begins with imagination", "Live in the moment", "Reality has limits, imagination is boundless" and "Dream as if you'll live forever".

I plan on getting each of the aforementioned quotes, because they are truths I need to be reminded of periodically. And if I can look fabulous while being reminded, even better!!!!!!

Wanna Wanna Wednesdays... Boho Gold Earrings from Mademoiselle CafeAuLait's Chic Boutique

It's amazing how your tastes change as you get older. I have never ever been much of a fan of gold jewelry... I've always been Miss Sterling Silver. The fact is the only gold jewelry I own is the two gold bangles that belonged to my Grandmother, and I never take them off.

Lately, I notice myself being more and more attracted to golden tones in jewelry, and today's Wanna Wanna  Wednesday item is a reflection of that. It's from one of my favorite Etsy shops  that I love to stalk1!!

These Boho Gold Earrings ($17.00, MlleCafeAuLait Etsy Shop) features gorgeous textured wooden beads, golden wooded spacer discs, and how awesome is the golden teardrop chain?!? I need these earrings in my life in the worst way!! LOL

:::drools::: Afro-licious Finds from Etsy - Part Six (!)

I could not fit all the drool-wrothy Afro-licious Finds from Etsy in one post, so here is Part Six and some more goodies for your enjoyment!!!

Natural Hair Accessories-Headband-Hair Wrap-Headwrap-Bohemian Hot Pink Purple Black Gold ($35.00, KnittiGritti) I love the sheer versatility of this headwrap. It can be worn on your head or around your neck for an instant splash of color! So cute!!!

Big and Bold, Vivid Purple, White and Green Hair Flower with Alligator Clip ($15.00, TatusWelle)
I have to admit, I was hesitant to share this item for purely self reasons.... I wanted it for myself!!! LOL Spring is a long way away here in NYC, but how adorable would this hair flower be for a bit of spring energy during the cold winter months to come?

Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman - Afro American style ($15.00, KimberleyGoodman) The iconic movie poster has been revamped and dipped in chocolate! LOL I love this ring.. it's definitely a great conversation starter piece!!!

Rock Your Puff Natural Hair Shirt ($24.00, AuNaturelDiva) I love these tee shirts from AuNaturalDiva, they come in plus sizes, and they are really starting to represent the various natural hair styles, so that everyone can rock their natural pride.

So, there you have it! I am very happy to say this will not be my last Etsy feature of the year. I will be planning a Holiday Shopping Guide in the next few months, so get ready to drool over that! LOL

:::drools::: Afro-licious Finds from Etsy - Part Five (!)

It's that time of the year again!!! Time for me to share the bounty I've recently discovered for Naturalovlies on Etsy. This time, as with last year, I beg you....do NOT read this blog on pay day. Trust me, you'll thank me for it!! LOL

Natural Hair Accessory Tube Headband in Ivory/Green/Gold Floral ($12.99, VirtuousCreations) This lovely hair accessory is ideal for locs, sisterlocks, braids, twists and loose hairstyles. How amazing would it be for protective styling? There are loads of design choices, so if this floral doesn't strike your fancy, be sure to check out the VirtuousCreations Etsy page!

Reversible Patchwork Dread Wrap/Hair Band ($24.00, LotusRootsCreations) Looking to add a pop of color to our wardrobe?!?!? How awesome would this reversible patchwork dread wrap/hair band be? Each band is handmade, and the patterns may vary, so you know you will be the only one rocking this gorgeous and unique hair accessory.

Chocolashea Chocolate Conversational Tee's (Shrikage Happens) ($25.00, chocolashea) How much do I love this shirt?!?!? Guaranteed to turn heads, chocolashea's sassy tee declares something many of us naturals know all too well. And for my plus size fashionistas, we're not left out this time! This shirt is available in plus sizes, too!

Jasmis/Squared Seashell Hair Clip ($10.00, Honeybeehair1) How adorable are these dainty little hair clips? They're perfect for a bit of oceanic inspiration!!!

Divine Queen Floral Hair Sticks ($24.50, FlowersFromFatima) Can you say GORGEOUS?!?!? All you need is a pretty maxi dress, some cute earrings, and these hair sticks to finish up your look!!

Rock Your Locs Natural Hair Shirt ($24.00, AuNaturalDiva) I've heard my loc'd sisters say they were tired of the afro tees and not enough loc images... well here's equal opportunity fabness on a tee!!

Curls Gone Wild Natural Hair Shirt ($24.00, AuNaturalDiva) And of course the curly girlies have tee shirt representation!!!! Love this tee!!!

Blue Flower Natural Hair Headband ($45.00, BoutiqueDeBandeux) BDB has done it again... Instant Earth Goddess Beautiful with their gorgeously feminine headband!!!

Which item is your fave?!?!? Leave a comment with the item (or items) you've got to have!!

:::drools::: Afro-licious Finds from Etsy - Part Four (!)

The six items I posted yesterday were merely the tip of the iceberg... I have oodles and oodles of more Afro-licious goods for you, and a few for the kiddies as well!!


Nina Simone Top ($25.00, nelesc) This purple scoop neck top, featuring the image of Nina Simone in all her Afrodite Glory will have you "Feeling Good", for real!!!


Circle Erykah Badu Earrings ($13.00, katocollection) These earrings are SOOO on my list of must-have items!!!


Naturally FLYY Afro Lady Tee ($25.00, ettaflyy) This gorgeous Graphic tee comes in Berry Pink & Teal (with image in Brown) in addition to Red, Granite and White (with image in Black). There are plans to have more size choices available, so I will be keeping my fingers crossed!!


Jimi Hendrix Earrings ($5.O0 squeakycleanbug) These Wine cork earrings with varnished photo picture of Jimmy Hendrix actually ships from Latvia(!). Perfect for a bit of instant vintage.


Turajuku Afro Face Messenger Bag ($35.00, turajuku) Must keep bag fast going... must keep bag fast going.... LOL


Relax N Be Natural Tshirt ($12.50, TiffanyCeleste) I love this tee so much... it's so pretty!!


HeySel Big Sista Doll ($130.00, lovemamadolls)This doll is gorgeous for kids (and kids at heart).All Big Sista dolls are hand painted and stuffed, so you know you are getting an original.


Asantewa 'One Love' Handmade African wax print rosette Headband ($26.00, SeiwaAkoto)
Okay how gorgeous are these? All three rosettes are made from 100% cotton, African wax print fabric in traditional 'Kente' colors of red, yellow, green and black.


Zuri Girls hand painted tote bag ($10.00, zuridesignsbysaleana)Now the little mamas in your life can be happy to be nappy with these gorgeous bags, available in Blue, Pink, Green and Tan.

I'm REALLY Diggin': Djauniversal's Feather Earrings

I love feather earrings... they always remind me of Alice Walker's "The Temple of My Familiar" (One of my top five favorite books!):

"In the old country in South America, Carlotta's grandmother, Zede, had been a seamstress, but really more of a sewing magician. She was the creator of clothing, especially capes, made of feathers. These capes were worn by dancers and musicians and priests at traditional village festivals and had been worn for countless generations." 


While I've always found them striking and simply beautiful... I've admired them a la distance for a very long time, primarily because I didn't believe that they suited me. My face is too round, my double chin is distracting.. blah blah blah.... As I blogged about, the only purchase I made from Shecky's Girls Night Out was a pair of feather and leather earrings that made me stop DEAD in my tracks!! These earrings were beautiful enough for me to shake loose those negative agreements I've made with myself for years and step outside my comfort zone.... not to mention the wonderful energy from the woman selling them... which is one of the reasons I bought 'em!

I was a bit nervous about whether or not I  could rock them... but I felt great wearing them in the long run, and to me.... feeling great is the main part of rockin' something!

Djauniversal has a terrific Etsy shop, full of equally fabulous feathered finds! Here are a couple of my faves:

Silver-n-Gold Leather Feather Chain Series - $45 - Variations on the silver series with gold accents painted into leather. light cream/ gold feather with gold accent chain. double feather with silver accent chain.

Green Leather Feather Chain Series - $45 - Forest green leather earring, w/ blond & green feather detail & silver chain. OR green leather with black chain detail only. Or green leather with single green feather OR with brown and green feather & chain detail.

Take a stroll over to the Djauniversal Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/djauniversal You'll be glad you did!

:::drools::: Afro-licious Finds from Etsy - Part One(!)

I haven't done a good, old-fashioned Etsy hunt in a long time, and judging from the amount of goodies I have found, it may be a good thing. I am warning you now, do not read this blog entry on pay day... you might blow your entire check!

Hope you enjoy this two-part :::drools:::-o-rama!!!



Pick My Head Tote Bag ($20 from mengly)

This print can be yours on a 100% Cotton Tote bag, in three sizes! Not an Etsy fan like me? No problem! You may also purchase this item here http://totesandprints.bigcartel.com



Big Ass Afro Tees ($8 from AFroDisiacs)

This tee is Cherry Red, Hand Printed and comes in a wider variety of sizes (According to the site the XL Loose Fit can fit a size 2x)



Afro Wig Clutch ($20 from abreakastudios)

This bag is hand printed, y'all! The images featured are all taken from a vintage afro wig ad. The clutch measures 8x6 inches with the design on the exterior and a solid dark khaki (not pictured) interior. Black 8 inch zipper closure. Also, there is a black chain attached to the side for easy carrying.



Gold yellow Burn out scooped neck tee AFRO SOUNDS ($25.00 from timbuctustate)

Gold yellow burn out tee with the "AFRO SOUNDS" print on front and the "TRUE BEAUTY" print on the back. Comes in S, M and L.



Spring Natural Beauty ($5.00 from trendyteez)

I have the Natural Beauty tee in red, y'all and I love it to death!!!! I am actually thinking of getting this one next - For my full figured sistren, Trendy Teez DOES have plus sizes, contact her if you're interested!)

:::drools::: Heavenly Hoop Earrings from Etsy!!

I've been experiencing the worst luck with earrings lately. Since 2010 has begun, I've lost over 3 pairs of earrings I normally wore in heavy rotation. It culminated this week with losing one half of my favorite pair of sterling silver hoops.

One of the best places to search for unique and inexpensive jewelry is on Etsy... Here are some beautiful baubles I've found in the past few days!!

From 2TrickPony these hammered sterling silver hoops are A STEAL at $33.00

These Cold Forged Green Turquoise Hoops from LisasLovlies are totally drool worthy! And for $32?!?

There are a few more, but I am presently getting my tuchus whipped by a cold, so I am going to cut it off short! More to come!

:::drools::: AfriqueLaChic's Tribal African Inspired Jewelry

Can I say that I set this website to my homepage, so that every time I go online I see all of the goodies that Afua Kumasi (designer of the jewelry items in the AfriqueLaChic Boutique)has to offer? Here are some of my favorites and TRY to deny the drool:



Hatchepsut Kemetic Hoop Earrings $20.00 USD (Hatchepsut is a kemetic name meaning "Foremost of Noblewomen".)

Hoops are fashioned in gorgeous turquoise nuggets and gold tone hoops.



Love Bug Colorful Crystal Necklace $30 USD This is a really cute piece fashioned in multi-colored crystals and glass beads and the cutest crystal studded lady bug pendant you'll ever see.



Moody Blue Wire Wrapped Ring $15.00 USD This pretty wire wrapped ring sports a pretty blue Chinese crystal bead and solid copper wire. Ring is a size 8.

Sisterlocks Loc Dreadlock Charm Jewelry Set of 4 item Q2 $17 USD Set of 4 cute sisterlock charm adornments featuring pink cat eye bead, blue natural stone, orange ceramic bead, purple crystal bead, and solid copper wire.

Adornments range in sizes from 1 1/4- 2 1/4 inches length.
Adornments will fit sisterlocs, and small-medium dreadlocks.



Rihanna Eclectic Earlace Earring Necklace $30 USD This funky necklace to earring piece is an earlace worn by the stylish singer Rihanna.

Earlace is made of silver tone chain and silver tone ear hooks.

Earlace is a 9 strand graduated style at about 26 inches at its longest chain about and about 20 inches at its shortest chain.

Very unusual and eye catching



Ashanti Warrior version 2 Mens Tribal African Necklace $50 USD This handsome necklace features natural stones, African trade beads, glass beads, and a distinctive Ashanti warrior brass pendant.

Necklace is about 22 inches in length with a gold tone lobster claw clasp.

Pendant is about 2 inches in length and about 1 1/2 inches in width.

Very masculine piece.

Check out all the offerings at AfriqueLaChic Boutique by clicking here.