Straight Hair: Stylish or Insecure?

Where does a woman draw the line when it comes to her style preferences? Is it more about her perception of beauty or is it more about what is best for her hair and lifestyle? If a curly consistently wears straight hair, is it a reflection of an insecurity or just a style preference? What is the difference between the 3a that is addicted to the CHI iron and the 4a that relaxes? I ask because there are some women with naturally curly hair who only wear their hair straight…I'm talking 95% of … [Read more...]


Hairspiration

4 years of growth by @baronesscountess   … [Read more...]


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...]


Global Couture is Naturally Curly’s top Natural Hair Apparel Designer!!

#1 GLOBAL COUTURE MADE THE LIST of TOP ten Natural Hair Apparel Merchants  Keep Calm, I’m Natural”, “Big Hair Don’t Care”, “Curly Girl”…all of these phrases have been heard by most naturals on more than one occasion and can be seen everywhere on the web, but the biggest place to find these phrases is on apparel. Creating natural hair shirts is a booming business and as more women embrace their natural tresses, the desire to share the love has been creeping into our fashion. It’s … [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...]


Product Review: Naturelle Grow Healthy Hair Care

Mommy and Me Review: The three things I pay special attention to when deciding to purchase a hair care product are: Smell: if it doesn’t smell good or if it smells too sweet I will not buy it. Ingredient List: there are certain chemicals I would prefer not to have in my personal care products. If these chemicals are present, such as Parabens, pthalates, and sulfates I will not buy the product. Can I use this on my daughter? Because there are three of us with very thick curly … [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...]


4 Simple Recipes for Homemade Leave-In Conditioners

Do you want to create a homemade leave-in but you don’t know where to begin?  Then read on for a few simple recipes: 1. Coconut Cream Leave-In Conditioner I LOVE this creamy, smooth concoction and plan to use it a lot this summer.  It only requires three ingredients – coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and avocado oil – and it smells lovely. Ingredients: 1 oz slightly melted (not completely melted) extra virgin coconut oil 2 oz aloe vera gel 1 tsp avocado oil Directions:1. Pour all 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

global couture tee

  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...]