#SpotlightSaturdays: EmpressMoret

Keondra hails from Nashville, TN and will take the clean beauty industry by storm with her brand’s spiritually charged philosophy. She is no stranger to skin and haircare with her curl custards and rose serums giving revitalization through all natural ingredients. EmpressMoret has two clean beauty brands that will launch with products in 2019. You can expect plant-based bodycare through her brand Pure Given in … Continue reading #SpotlightSaturdays: EmpressMoret

NetraJanuary 12, 2019Leave a comment

Beauty

ColourPop Velvet Lux Blur Lipstick

ColourPop was founded in 2014 by Seed Beauty. They are a staple with makeup enthusiasts because of it’s “bunny approved” and wallet-friendly quality products. The great thing about this brand is that all of their products are made in-house, so no unnecessary mark ups in price. ColourPop has been featured in multiple magazines and by well known gurus in the makeup community. In the bullet … Continue reading ColourPop Velvet Lux Blur Lipstick

NetraJanuary 11, 2019Leave a comment

Motherhood

Breastfeeding 101: The Basics

I have always known that I wanted to breastfeed my children. I learned about the benefits of breastfeeding during my teenage years, but I can’t remember if it was during Home Economics or if it was an independent search beget from my ever ending curiosity. A decade later, I find out that I was pregnant and the real research began. I did not allow how … Continue reading Breastfeeding 101: The Basics

NetraDecember 31, 2018April 25, 20208 Comments

Relationships

Dating and Relationships EP1: What Is A Situationship?

Let’s be real, if you are a millennial and dating, then a situationship is the new normal. How many people do you now that are in relationships? You know, where a guy/gal has been introduced to the friends and family, with a formal title of introduction, and it’s clear the they are in a relationship. Not many, right? In fact, the line has been blurred … Continue reading Dating and Relationships EP1: What Is A Situationship?

NetraDecember 27, 2018April 25, 20202 Comments

Beauty

Makeup Of The Day: Golden Olive Cut Crease

As a new mom, I am mostly home. Plus, in all honesty, I don’t get glammed up often because I love to kiss and love all on my son. However, when I do….(lol). This Olive Cut Crease look was in my “Why I Am No Longer Vegan” blog post/YouTube video. If you ever have questions about what I am wearing on my face in a … Continue reading Makeup Of The Day: Golden Olive Cut Crease

NetraDecember 24, 2018April 25, 20201 Comment

Lifestyle

#SpotlightSaturdays: Te’Keya C.

TeKeya C. is a visionary hailing from Forest Park, GA or better known as “ClayCo”. While attending Georgia State University, she minored in studio art, which is where her artistic journey began to flourish with the aid of her professor. She showcased her art with successful feedback. Te’Keya is currently working on her small painting series, which is typically comprised of small portraits and foods. … Continue reading #SpotlightSaturdays: Te’Keya C.

NetraDecember 22, 2018Leave a comment

Food, Let's Be Real

Why I Am No Longer Vegan

So, I felt that it was necessary to make this video addressing my vegan lifestyle change and my reasoning behind it. I also address the background and status of Nashville’s Black Vegans. Please watch the entire video to gather a full scope of my decision. Check out my vegan and vegetarian recipes HERE. What are you reasons for your current lifestyle? Let me know below! Continue reading Why I Am No Longer Vegan

NetraDecember 20, 2018April 25, 20206 Comments

Motherhood

My Pregnancy Journey + My Birth Story

Thank you so much for coming to check out the pregnancy journey and birth story leading up to one of the biggest milestones in my life! I thought I was recording the first time, but ended up having to re-record this video. So, this is why the concealer on my eyes are creased. Honestly, I did not use any primer because I did not expect … Continue reading My Pregnancy Journey + My Birth Story

NetraDecember 17, 2018April 25, 20203 Comments

Let's Be Real, Relationships

Why Ambivalent Friendships Will Ruin You

Let’s be real, I want you to recall a time where you sat with a friend and felt safe, understood and valued. While conversing with this friend, you didn’t feel you needed to hide certain pieces of yourself. While sharing with this friend, you didn’t feel you needed to always explain yourself because they can articulate your patterns better than you. While engaging with this … Continue reading Why Ambivalent Friendships Will Ruin You

NetraAugust 19, 2018April 25, 20205 Comments

Mind/Body/Spirit

#SpotlightSaturdays: Black Owned Spiritual/Magick Shops

Even if you are a novice or an expert, it is imperative that you support black businesses. Let’s be clear, there have been times when I have needed a candle and certain salts quickly and could not wait for them to come in the mail, so I went to a local shop here in Nashville. When I was first starting out in my spirituality, it … Continue reading #SpotlightSaturdays: Black Owned Spiritual/Magick Shops

NetraAugust 18, 2018April 25, 20205 Comments

The Brown Perfection

The Brown Perfection aims to elevate its readers through mind, body, and spirit by implementing spirituality, healthier eating practices, and personal development.