Fashionable Friday Feature: Sherane

My name is Sherane Heron and I am the founder of Sherane's Vintage Closet, a lifestyle brand that shares Love, Inspiration & [Vintage] Fashion. I am an Author, Speaker and Mentor who is passionate about inspiring and educating others on living their God-given purpose.How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as "royal"... I love wearing chunky gold jewelry to spice up a basic, classy fit. I am HEAVILY influenced my the middle-eastern culture. I love sequin, beads and most … [Read more...]


“WHY I STARTED AN APPAREL LINE FOR NATURALS”

  [BY: DEVRI VELAZQUEZ of NaturallyCurly.com] Hi!!! My name is Patricia and I am the Owner and Designer of Global Couture Apparel & Accessories and Global Couture Blog. I am originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan and currently reside in St. Louis, MO. During the day, I am a tenured college counselor and full time doctoral candidate completing my dissertation and at night I delve into the natural hair world with my accessories and t-shirt designs. I am a Black woman and have been … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Brandi

My name is Brandi Lofton and I’m originally from Georgia but currently living in the DMV (DC, MD, VA) area. I am a lover of big, unruly, natural hair.  After getting relaxers for years, I decided to do away with them and embrace my natural texture.  I transitioned during my third year of law school and became fully natural August 2013. How long have you been natural? This August 2014 marks my first full year as a natural.  Yay!! What motivated you to transition? Were you a transitioner … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Diana

Greetings!! My name is Diana. I was born, raised and still living in Georgia. I am 35 years old; mother of an 18 year old daughter (who is also natural). I am also a licensed massage therapist. How long have you been natural? I decided to "return back to being natural" in June of 2010. Best decision I made that year, lol. What motivated you to go return to natural? My motivation to transition was my grandmother. She passed away 6 months before I made the decision to transition. … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Latia

My name is Latia Sparks. I am the second oldest out of 5 kids. I grew up in Brentwood Long Island. I have been natural for a year and a half. What motivated you to go back to natural? What motivated me to become natural was my sister Jasmine and best friend Rita. My transition was easy, I just chopped it off to a Caesar. The reason why I chopped my hair was because I was pregnant, for nine months I kept my hair in weaves and braids . When I took the weave out I had no clue what to do with the … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Mesha

My name is Mesha Coleman. I live in McKinney, TX which is about 30 miles outside of Dallas. I am a mother, a wife, a business owner. an author and a natural girl! My hair journey was inspired by my mini me and I must say I haven't looked back. How long have you been natural? I started the natural journey over 6 years ago before it was cool or a huge movement as it is today. I started the journey before there was tons of support or even accepted. What motivated you to transition? … [Read more...]


Fashionable Friday Features: Alexis

Hello Global Couture family! I’m Alexis; a curly-haired New York City girl with a passion for medicine and fashion. As a senior researcher at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in Manhattan, I enjoy putting an end to the myth that scientists are all pocket squares, high water pants, and nerdy glasses! How would you describe your style? I’m a very daring, eclectic and approachable person. And I feel my style is very reflective of my personal traits. It’s traditional with an edge and … [Read more...]


Naturally Stylish: Cyn in the Naturally Revolutionary tee

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  Well, that was quick, another weekend that quite literally disappeared. I've got some cool stuff planned this week on the blog, so make sure you stay tuned. Shorts: Forever 21 T-shirt: courtesy of Blog Sponsor Global Couture Bag: vintage coach from Etsy Check out Cynthia's Naturally Fierce Feature Thank you Cynthia … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: LaDajana

My name is LaDajana Burks. I'm 23 years old and a graduate at Wilberforce University.  I  have a degree in Rehabilitation Counseling. I recently joined a new organization which I love called Black Women United! I love being a black woman and one day I hope to inspire many other young African American girls to achieve their dreams and love themselves. I want to own a community center for girls that will be founded on Christian principles. My relationship with God is extremely important to me and … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Tianna

My name is Tianna and I am Makeup Artist and Beauty Vlogger/Blogger. I'm from Trenton, NJ and currently reside in Hamilton Township. How long have you been natural? I have been natural since 2010 and I have not looked back. What motivated you to go natural? What motivated me to go natural is because I was tired of depending on weaves and wigs to dictate how I felt about myself. I was tired of having to feel like I needed a weave or a wig to go outside. I just wanted to be free. I … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Carribean: Safiya

My name is Safiya Rachel Damani and I’m from the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago. I have been natural all my life and have never had a desire to change that. When I was small, my mother would always comb my hair every week for school and since my hair was never really thick (just average), getting my hair combed was never really an issue. Since I was born, my mother has had natural hair and most of my family members’ hair is also natural. In school, children with other hair like mine, … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Brittany

I’m Brittany but almost everyone calls me B.Chapp. I come from the small, big city of Greenville, S.C. I consider myself to be an adventurer of the world just trying to live and discover the secrets of the universe. My hair journey has been just that, a journey! I’ve loved my hair, hated my hair, wished I had a curlier texture, but I’ve accepted that it’s mine and I love it. It’s been a wild ride but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.  How long have you been natural? Since June 2011 – on … [Read more...]


Naturally Fierce Feature: Randall

My name is Randell. I am west African (Liberian/Sierra Leonean) and the founder of a charity called Kporma (meaning help me). We work on sustainable educational projects in the rural areas of Liberia. I am also  a young professional in the Higher Education field.  I've been loc'd for almost 8 years now. I started my hair journey as an experiment to see how long my hair could get without chemicals. How long have you been natural? I've been natural for 8 years. What motivated you to … [Read more...]


“I DON’T LIKE MY NATURAL TEXTURE. SO WHAT?”

Sigh, I’m not sure if I’m truly ready to answer this question. This question is teetering in the back of the minds of many newbie naturals as they take the next step into their natural hair journey. It’s even in the relaxed woman’s mind as she weighs the decision to finally stop relaxing. It’s also in the mind of the natural who has been struggling with her new texture for styles and acceptance of her peers. Must all women with curly and coily hair accept and love her tresses? We live in an … [Read more...]