"Ovine" - a poem.

Ovine

a poem.

Which direction do I take this?

Not just left or right, down or up.

Time is of the essence and I am in line to direct.

Not just perform but calibrating responses of authenticity, 

All while summing the story up.   

They not just ask me to respond, 

They call on me to create.

Create a moment worth living while having a statement to make.

This could define me.

This could shape the powers that be.

This a mindful thought bubble,

Only the ones with such responsibility will see.

Do I come as the Devil? 

Do I come as my name sake declares,

a Lamb?

Do I release the pure velocity of my presence?

Do I revert back to the treacherous waters I've swam?

"Come as I am."

I visualize, I recite.

But truth be told,

I am petrified of the invite.

Cause I may walk by faith and not by sight

But there are still heavy winds I have to fight.

Dust, of what was and remains no more.

Debris, from the unexpected, broken promises and disappointment, 

Have left both my eyes and feet sore.

But that's not the point,

Because the point is here and now.

What story will I tell, 
If I am blessed to see tomorrow?

To lead?

To follow?

Or perhaps, two in the same?

To be a Leader being guided being the goal I strive to aim.

Because in that I see it bears no shame.

I don't declare myself the begin and end.

I am somewhere in the midst,

I comprehend.

I heed to precious guidance given.

Accepting all blessings in my path I am meant to attend.

Be one of Many,

Within a blend.

I apprehend. 

A mind of my own.

One of Purpose.

One of Power.

One of Unity.

And still being one of a kind.

I mind that, I own it in my mind.

Being a part of collective,

Proven selective and travels handled, 

Oh so careful.

Living,

While learning to lead. 

Being led by something so present, so wise and so faithful. 

Placing such grace and mercy on and within me.

BMynroe

RaChelle-Denise

"Dolled Up" Look Of The Day

"Dolled Up"
May 26, 2017

I had just installed my crochet braids, 4 months after purchase. For some reason, I had the impulse when buying my "Spring Weave"- Italian Wave Crochet Weave; to pick up some braids. 
This was my first attempt and I am happy to report that the experience and installment went well. A chunk of time, with the braiding! I managed to improve my hair maintenance skills by venturing out. A win-win!

*Patience* 
Patience with the hair installment and with this beauty look. The inspiration behind this look is the fact that I felt beautiful. 
I was internally gratified with accomplishing a task I had set out to do and whatever look I decided to create would only be enhancing the beauty I felt in my heart. 

*Lashes*
This is also the beginning of me venturing into lashes. I have been intimidated by lashes for years, but I knew how they could not only enhance my looks but that if I am to be a evolving self-taught MUA, I knew I would have to get over it. Patience played a huge part in grasping this skill. A lot. Of patience. 

*Photography*
I take my own pictures. I adore photography. I was properly introduced in college but I had always had a love for it. Since then, I've done research. I've invested; externally and internally. As being both the photographer and model was/is a very dynamic collaboration that needs to be stirred very delicately. 
Somewhere in time, I found both the love for editing as much as I enjoyed posing for the photo. I allowed myself to enjoy both experiences. In that, I captured a picture that I personally thought was very beautiful because I felt beautiful, in that moment. 
What followed after posting on Instagram had me closing my eyes because the reaction blow away my possible expectation. All I could do, all I did was simply sit and quietly see the love and support from those I knew not, which made the experience that much more beautiful because I was so humbled.
I shed a tear because had that had happened 2 years ago, it would have been in vain because I wouldn't have appreciated it. I wouldn't have understood the amazing blessings that it was/is riddled with. 
So thank YOU. 
It means the world to me, sug! xo

*Thank You*
Instant Age Rewind Eraser (Brightener & Illuminator) Maybelline
Powerpoint Eye Pencil "Engraved" Mac Cosmetics
"Cabernet" Lipliner Jordana Cosmetics

Pop.Art MOTD

PoP.ArT.

This look was a "CHALLENGE" that I purposely set out to take on. I have always adored the Pop Art trends and looks but there seemed to be one thing that was lacking--women of color. 

Having that in mind and also never had attempted such a look, I was scared but I told myself something my elders had always preached: "Do it scared!"

I believe that this is a pretty good execution of the Pop Art look on brown skin & I am proud of this one. 

Cartoon!

"Uh Huh Hunni" MOTD

"Uh Huh Hunni"

This look is like my introduction to the evolution that I have embarked on, not to mention that I started using my Sony camera that is called the "magic camera", for obvious reasons. 

#TBH I begin to work on this look at 11:00 p.m. and didn't retire until 3:00 a.m. but when the creativity hits, you respond. 

"Same Ol' Mistakes"- Rihanna (ANTI)

"Same Ol' Mistakes"

Rihanna (ANTI)

The intro to this song transports me to another universe. When I first heard it my inner groupie went bananas! The beat just seems to chime to my energy and there's a transcendence into "giving & receiving".

Rihanna's lyrics spark a kindred heart & mind with me and the hypnotic beat just ravishes and keeps me in the present moment. 

IG Post:

"6:25 a. m...Finally taking flight. I know you don't think it's right. I know that you think it's fake. Maybe fake's what I like. "

@bmynroe

(March 20)

Purple Madness MOTD

Makeup

I had been wanting to create a makeup with a purple lip FOREVER but I had yet to find the right shade; or maybe the right shade hadn't found me.

 ;)

I came across "Purple Madness" by Black Radiance during my early Spring 2017 Beauty Haul & felt both empowered and intrigued by the hue and composition; not to mention it was the very last tube left!

*fate*

This color is not intimidating at all, it brought out and complimented my skin tone. It didn't project harsh, something I was weary of as a woman of color. It goes on smoothly and easily manageable. 

This was the perfect introduction into me experimenting with bolder colors!   

And then...

IG Post:

"You Guys!!! I am geeking out!  I  just adore @blackradiancebeauty  Always so encouraging to me #BlackGirlMagic "

@bmynroe

(March 20)

Hair

In the wake of Spring, I decided that it was time for me to refresh and polish my skills with protective styles for my natural hair. 

I have been au natural for about 3 years now & I've learned to respect and invest in the high maintenance it takes to keep it manageable and in my perfectionist perception--acceptable. 

Crocheting weave (in this case BIG Brazilian Style) into my braided hair has proven to be my trusted Go-To protective style. 

IG Post:

"My #CurrentSituation with my hair is attributed to Dominican-Style Crochet weave and my protective style braiding. I do my own hair & I've spent years trying to not just perfect my technique of braiding but patterned braiding. The struggle has been so real !!!!  BUT through perseverance I can proudly say--I kicked ass this time! "

@bmynroe

(March 18)

Mynroe

#TBH- I am very proud of this look because not only did I overcome an insecurity and accomplishing the goal(s) I had involuntarily set out for--improving my braiding, mastering lashes & most importantly, humbly showcasing my evolution and growth.

IG Post:

"A. Nice. Chain. Of. Events."

@bmynroe

(March 19)

-BMynroe 

"Avalanche"- Hana

I have always be a lover of music for many reasons. For one, I grew up around and with music. My father is a legend for his collection of music. His style was eclectic--good music was good music. 

From that I learned that music is about how it makes you FEEL & I went about life with that detail in hand. With that said, I decided to showcase my taste in music. Because for me, music is a reflection of the soul. 

And Hana sums it up perfectly with her melody "Avalanche".

Special Shout-Out to Amazon Music for having such a collection! 

IG Post:

"You say you want me to hold my own. But now I know, I was out of your control. "  

#Hana #Avalanche #Music #MusicTherapy #Mood #Blogger #SocialMedia #Style #BMynroe 

@bmynroe

(March 15)