Songsperation OOTD: Jay-Z "La Familia" What You Think We Wearing Black For?



wedge sneaker- Lane Bryant

dress- Forever 21

Ever since Magna Carta Holy Grail dropped on July 4th I've been listening to it religiously. La Familia is one of those songs that makes me feel like a (somewhat) badass while rocking a serious mean mug àla Blue Ivy Carter. Despite the many quality quotables this song provides what you think we wearing black for? ready for that war, ready for that war, ready! is my personal favorite and inspiration for my first day back to school. There's something about the color black that always makes a statement. While channeling my inner Carter and Wednesday Addams I posed in my all black everything (lips included) while waiting for the train. 
I may not be ready for that war, but I'm definitely ready for whatever this semester throws my way.
Hope you enjoy! What are some songs that inspire your outfit(s)?  

 spiked faux leather jacket- Forever 21 look back at it.

 

OOTD: Red, Black, and Back to School.



First day of school and I felt like a perfect beautiful Goddess! I woke up first by praying to the Holy Trinity (Mariah, Beyoncé, and Rihanna) to guide me through the day and they came through. Of course I was fashionably late for school because I learned it's not easy looking fabulous. So I arrived and served, but I forgot my hair was red and wondered why I was the star pupil in class. Another plus is this outfit didn't cost me my first born child. It's possible to look stylish without spending too much. Despite being bummed summer is over today I felt beautiful, confident, and comfortable in my body and hair. How was your first day back to school? Did you glam it up or kept it casual? If your first day is approaching what are your style ideas?


striped skirt, red cami, and sheer top: Rainbow

shoes: Payless

"Why Red?" A Tale of a Dark-Skinned Redhead

There seems to be this unwritten rule that says dark-skinned black women and girls can not wear red hair. I've always loved red hair and dabbled in it a little. I've worn different types of red and black weave. I've dyed a few strips of my hair red but never dared to cross that line because (I and many others thought) I was simply "too dark." Colorism is real in these streets!

As I get older and continue to grow, I realize my hair is my own and the only important opinion is mines. The only thing that matters is how I feel when I look in the mirror. So lots of bleach, a protein treatment and two small tubes of "Raging Red" I was on my Rih Rih.

 Of course I didn't come to this conclusion on my own. It took some major support from amazing people in my life and inspiration from beautiful black women who dared to break the unwritten red rule. And of course the internet,  FuckYeahFamousblackGirls posted a collage featuring beautiful Black women of every shade rocking the bold color. I was so inspired!

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Youtube makeup guru Destiny Godley gets it.

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Dying my hair red was a decision I made and one I don't regret. I love my hair, I feel beautiful and that's all that matters. Although I love my hair there will always be people who try to push me off my cloud nine. I received a text from a "friend" that said my hair was "too red." Normally that would have ruined my confidence and made me second-guess why I just did this to my hair.  I'm not playing it safe anymore and listening to how people think I should live my life. I'm not living by the unwritten rules of black women. And I'm damn sure not sticking to earth tones anymore! If you ever thought about doing any type of change in your life, if it's for the better then just go for it. We only have one life to live, let's not limit ourselves. Your body is yours to do what makes you happy. Stay beautimous!!!

-Brooks

Introduction

About Us
"Two twenty-something best friends from Chicago’s south suburbs with too little to do and too much to say. Our blog NeeksandBrooks/Neeks&Brooks serves as a creative outlet of two different yet similar minds. "

Monika Elana  "Neeks"

Call me: Nika or Neeks

22-year-old zombie witch fat babe Amazon.

Currently working towards a B.A. in Journalism (magazine writing & editing.)

Lover of: plus-size fashion, purple, fictional characters, Afros, pop music, and social justice. 

Why start a blog? 

It's something I've always wanted to do and why not start one with your best friend? We need an outlet to express ourselves creatively whether it's through our words, style, or photos.

Linda Brooksie

"Brooks"

Call me: Brooks or Brooke

22-year old beautimous fat fabulous Goddess

I'm currently working towards a B.A. in Psychology

Lover of: Mariah Carey, red, plus-size fashion, nappy hair, cats, pop music, social justice and snacks

Why start a blog? 

I wanted to create a safe place where people like myself can feel comfortable. I wanted a place to share fashion experiences, stories, beauty tips and a place to make people feel good. I'm lucky to have a best friend to start it and be amazing with.