Brunch with the Southern Blog Society

Sunday, I had the honor of attending the first Southern Blog Society Brunch at Cooks Hall at the W Hotel in Buckhead!  The Southern Blog Society Brunch was nothing short of Fabulous! 

photo credit Rebekah Carson Photography

Miss Jessie's Hair Care Review

Miss Jessie's was a sponsor of the Pre-New Years Bash that I attended recently.  The swag was incredible!  There was full size Miss Jessie's products included!  I have never tried Miss Jessie's on Peyton, mainly due to the price.  I did not want to spend the money since I didn't know anything about it. 

You all know Peyton has a ton of hair and it is a battle and a lot of work to try and comb a 1 1/2 year olds hair!  To add, I don't know how to braid! All I can do is the two pony tails and try and twist it.  Peyton hair can be really dry and kinky curly!  So I try to use organic or sulfate free products on her hair. 

This is Peyton's typical hair after I have done all I can freshly styled!

 So that is what I am working with.

I reviewed the Super Slip Sudsy Shampoo and the Curly Pudding by Miss Jessies.  All Miss Jessies products can be used in both children and adults hair.

I washed Peyton's hair with the Super Slip Sudsy Shampoo.  I LOVED it!  It after washing her hair did not feel dry and it was easy to comb out.  Trust me, I can tell right away when her hair is easy to comb out.  So if you need help in the detaingling department no matter the hair type, this is your stuff!

Next, while damp, I used the Curly Pudding to twist Peyton's hair.  I used generous amount of Curly Pudding on each section of her hair.  Normally Peyton's hair shrinks up really fast when it is wet but the twist were more stretched out then normal. 

Here is a picture of her twisted the next morning.  As you can see I can't part either.  Normally her twist are pretty shrunk tight the next morning but you can see they are still hanging down.  So far so good.  Peyton wore the twist all day. 

Day two, I finally took out the twist.  They were not hard or crusty, which I liked.  My swag did NOT have the Baby Butter Cream in it that is recommended to use the next day.  I used a moisturizer that I had on hand to rub over her hair and edges.

Here is her hair day three before I added any moisturizing products.  Again, I did not have the Miss Jessies Baby Buttercreme that is recommended to use.

Pros:

• Love how it stretches out the curl.
• Great definition of curl.
• Hair is soft.
• Minimum build up or residue.

Cons:

• I do not think this is a all Natural or Organic product.  I could not find where it stated it was.
• I didn't have the Baby Buttercream to use along with the Curling Pudding.  Well that maybe should not be a con but some people did get some in their bag : (
• Price!  Miss Jessie's is very expensive!
• The amount of product you need to use per styling.

In conclusion, I really liked the product and I am excited to use it again in the future.  The detangler is a must for Peyton moving forward.  I love the definition the Curly Pudding gave Peyton's hair.  I plan on purchasing the high $38 Baby Buttercream.  I can't wait to try it on my hair when I wear it in it's natural state.  If you have curly, kinky, or wavy hair even if you are white, black or Hispanic, Miss Jessies products seems to be pretty universal.  They have a great styling guide online to help folks like me.  Even though the price is high, I think MissJessies is worth the money (cough).

Have you tried Miss Jessie's?  If not what products do you use on you or your child's hair?

*Disclosure:  I was given the Miss Jessie's Super Slip Sudys shampoo and curling pudding in a gift bag at an event.  Opinions expressed are my own. 

Pre-New Year's Eve Fashion and Beauty Bash

Friday night I invited to attend the Pre-New Year's Eve Fashion and Bash at Sole Atlanta!

 I am wearing top from Walmart, about 3 years old!  Skirt from Forever 21, $16! Shoes are from my shoe guy for $25!  Tights are from Assets from Target (aka Spanx). 

Check out my new Pretty Girl Glam cut out earrings!

Co-Host Daniel from Style and Beauty Dr and fashion editor for Bag Ladies Radio.

Co-host Lexi from Curls, Coils and Kinks

 Mimi from Lipgloss and Binky and Mattie from Mattieologie.

 Oh Nikka and her shinny lips!

 Tasha, owner of Imperfect Concepts and Katrice from My Vicarious Life.

Jasmine from Fashion Rouge and also makeup artist.  She is the one that hooked me up for Mister's movie premier!

 Dawnavette, love her fit!

Adrienne from I Am Saddiy.  She was lucky winner of Clarisonic face cleaner.

Sole Atlanta had plenty of fabulous shoes!  They carry my favorite, Jeffery Campbell!  I left with a fabulous red dress!  Can't wait to wear it!

Great swag from the sponsors of the event!  I tried some of the Miss Jessie's on Peyton's hair last night... dets coming soon!  Specific Beauty and Milani were also included in the gift bag. 

Check out all this Milani product!  I mean, I am set for the year!  I love all the eyeliners! Big fan of Milani!  I will try to get a review done of the products.  

Fun night out with my Fashionable Atlanta Girls! 

Shaken, Not Blurred Guest Post and Swag!

Hey ladies check me out over at my girl Alicia's blog Shaken, Not Blurred!  She just had her little sweat pee a day before Peyton's Birthday! Congrats to her!

Working on getting your Pre-Mama Swagger back head over to get inspired!

I also wanted to share with you the Swag that was given out at the Fashionable Atlanta Event I attended Saturday.

This is some of the best swag that I have received to date!

China Glaze Polish in Shocking Pink

Bio Care Lip Treatment

Danae's Creations Body Icing and Lotion Bar

By Shana Candle

Carson Bryce Trading Co Organic Sugar Body Polish - Full jar!

Bambola Acai Anti Oxidant Cleanser

Annekas Butter Exfoliate and Butter

We Lover Colors Tights

Several great coupons!

Last but not least, a voucher for one pair of shoes to Sole Society!

Right before they announced the winner of the year of shoes, Mimi and I pinky sweared that if one of us won we would share the shoes! So Mimi is also a winner!

Sole Society has been great in addition to winning shoes for a year (sorry I keep talking about it), they let me give away one pair of shoes on of my twitter followers.  How great was that?

Don't forget to head over to Shaken, Not Blurred and show some love!