Saturday in the A – Presenting LUXHAIR NOW by Sherri Shepherd…

 

Sherri (who is holding a copy of my book) shows off her Sleek Angle wig from the front and the back...

Sherri (who is holding a copy of my book) shows off her Sleek Angle wig from the front and the back…

Hello World,

If you are a follower of this blog, you may know by now that my favorite Christian celebrity is Sherri Shepherd (one of the hosts from “The View”) which is why I was elated to feature an interview with her in my first book “After the Altar Call: The Sisters’ Guide to Developing a Personal Relationship With God.” Why is Sherri Shepherd my favorite Christian celebrity? She isn’t afraid to say what’s on her mind – whether she’s praising Jesus or Beyoncé, she is incredibly nice and she is glamorous! And now, she wants to help all of us be glamorous too!

Me and Sherri :)

Me and Sherri…Obviously, we had black and white on the brain…

I got a chance to see her again yesterday when she stopped by Beauty Master in Morrow, Georgia to present her new wig line LUXHAIR NOW! LUXEHAIR NOW consists of 12 wigs in various lengths, from short pixies to long, luscious waves and comes in 18 colors. And the best part is that Sherri’s collection ranges from $69-$89! Below is a my interview with her as well as some pics from her visit to the the beauty supply store…

On Why She Wears Wigs: “The women in my family have always worn wigs. To this day, I never go wig shopping alone so I love it for bonding. And for the practical aspect, I love the versatility of wigs, and sometimes your hair just needs a break. I like to go the gym and I’m always running around. The days of going to the beauty salon at 9 a.m. and staying until 2 are over so I love the practicality of wigs.”

On What Wig She is Wearing: “I’m wearing the Sleek Angle, and the color is a burgundy mix. I lost my voice. I went to Kandi’s (Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker from RHOA got got married in Atlanta on Friday, April 4) wedding and it was absolutely beautiful. I knew a lot of people would be hugging me so I knew this one would work.”

On Her Favorite Wigs: “One of my favorites is the Goddess Waves. I can channel my inner Sasha Fierce. I also like the Curl Intense wig which is a big curly wig. I wear that one when I rock my jeans and heels with a leather jacket.”

On What Wig Her Husband Sal Prefers: “Sal’s favorite is my natural hair. I usually wear my hair natural on the weekends. But Sal prefers my short wigs. He thinks sisters who wear short styles are the ultimate in confidence.”

On Her New Wig Line: “I’m very excited about my wig line. If I left this earth without a wig line or a bra line, something would be wrong. People tweet me all of the time about how I achieve my look. They are great quality and very affordable. My fans want to stretch their dollars.”

Below are a few of the wigs…

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wigs2LUXHAIR NOW can be found in over 200 in-store retail locations in the United States as well as several online retailers including QVC.com, Wigs.com, Beauty.com, WigWarehouse.com, WigSalon.com, TheHeadShopOnline.com, Style21.com and MaxWigs.com. For more information, visit luxhair.com.

Any thoughts?

 

Bow Down to Beyonce’ or Ascend With Tavares Stephens…

Hello World,

Since Sunday, social media sites, blogs, radio programs and television outlets have been buzzing about a new song Beyonce’ released on her Tumblr account. “Bow Down/I Been On” is a shocking departure from Beyonce’s female empowerment anthems and beautiful ballads. In this expletive-laced song, Beyonce’ commands women to bow down to her. And she raps although her voice is unrecognizable as it distorted. She pays homage to her Houston roots by shouting out the Geto Boys and UGK as well. If all publicity is good publicity, Beyonce’ is still running the world as she stated in one of her more radio-friendly hits. But the mom force is not to be trifled with either, and many mothers have stated that Beyonce’s latest song may get her banned from their children’s playlist…

Below is just a sampling of blog posts from mothers in an uproar…

OK Beyonce’ – First We Run The World, Now Should We “Bow Down?!”  by Radio Host Mo Ivory on Atlanta.CBSlocal.com

Beyonce’s New Song is Bad News For Blue Ivy by Jeanne Sager on TheStir.Cafemom

and below is the perspective from a Christian publication…

NEGATIVE REACTIONS: Beyonce’ Says ‘Bow Down’ to Her Pepsi-Sponsored Throne  by Rebecca Johnson on EEW Online Magazine

What do I think? There is a part of me that thinks that Beyonce’ should abide by the principle in Philippians 4:8″…Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” And then there is a part of me that says that artists should be free to express themselves…

At any rate, I love positive and uplifting music! One of my fellow Georgia Bulldogs Tavares Stephens will be hosting his debut concert on Saturday, March 23 at the 14th Street Playhouse, 173 14th Street, Atlanta 30309 at 7 p.m. He will be performing gospel and spoken word songs from his new CD The Ascension Project. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. To buy tickets, go to woodruffcentertickets.org.

The Ascension Project reminds listeners that communion with God can ignite their faith in order to uplift, heal and overcome. It is a testimony of the love, grace, and redemption of God expressed as notes, melody, and verse.” For the record, I only bow down to my Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ…Can I get an “Amen?”

Listen and be blessed…

Any thoughts?

In Honor of Beyoncé & New Year’s Resolutions…

Hello World,

Well, according to various news outlets Jay-Z & Beyoncé welcomed a daughter, either Ivy Blue or Blue Ivy, to the world last night in NYC.  Ivy Blue or Blue Ivy is definitely one of those celeb baby names akin to Apple, the name of actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter with rocker Chris Martin of Coldplay. (Aside: one of my Facebook friends said maybe they got the name Ivy because Bey was born on Sept. 4, Jay was born on Dec. 4, and they got married on April 4 so IV or Ivy is a good number for the couple. ) And the couples are reportedly good friends! But that’s alright. I’m happy for them, and I cannot wait to see pics of their new bundle of joy!

Since this is January, the month of New Year resolution setting, I’ve decided to post this spoof of Beyoncé’s song “Countdown” entitled “Student Loan Countdown.” It is HIGHlarious, and I feel her pain. In case getting your financial house in order is one of your goals this year, this video may help point you in the right direction. I, for one, plan to pay down my student loan as quickly as possible so I can continue to build my nest egg instead of giving my hard-earned money away…

Any thoughts?