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So HAPPY that heat wave finally broke! 🔥🔥🔥 It was like July in April here in DC. I had to pull out my summer dresses....😰 Good morning AND #HappyFriday! #ILikeSpringandFall . . . #tooHot #washingtondc #me #skin #melanin #mua #beauty #blogger #dcblogger #lifestyle #dclifestyle #dclifestyleblogger #brownskingirl https://www.instagram.com/p/COSuDg6le5J/?igshid=ve8yamozdmot

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Happy Tuesday!!!! I know it’s been a minute. Been under the radar dealing with sinus congestion and PMS! 🙄🤦🏽‍♀️ Hormones back in balance, Thank you Jesus! 🙏🏽 🙌🏽 I’m claiming allergies BUT if folks would just COVER their mouths when they cough and sneeze the world be such a better place..😷😡🤷🏽‍♀️ Anyway.... Let’s talk hair! I recently did a Twist Out using products from the @Curls Blueberry Bliss Collection. I’ve been rocking with the Curls brand since 2007 and this collection since 2014. I did about 6 two strand twists including one flat twist in the front. Hair was previously stretched using my warm/cool tension blow dry method. I hope the 1st month of 2018 was good to you ALL! January 2018 flew by...details in the pics. Swipe left 👈🏽 💕💕💕 #NaturalHair #Curls #BlueberryBliss #OGX #Naturalhairdaily #naturalhairstyles #naturalhaircomminity #blogger #hairstylist #mua #beautyblogger #beauty #lifestyle #hairproducts #dmv (at Washington, District of Columbia)

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Ran around on this HOT Fall day glowing and tanning. Stopped in the library on the walk home. Just to sit, flip through a few magazines in peace and reflect on the day. I had a GOOD Monday. I hope you all did too! 🙏🏽💗 #glow #latetan #libraries #peacewithin #hotfalldays #reflection #productiveday #blogger #mua #curlspoppin #beautyisalifestyle (at Friends of Southwest Library)

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My 1st Natural hair product Love @Miss_Jessies Baby Butter Creme helped me transform my dry wash n go curls into a FAB Braid out. Miss Jessie's products NEVER fail me. In hair love since 2005! 😍💁🏽💕💕💕 . . #myfirstlove #reunited #curlyhair #naturalhair #missjessies #babybuttercream #saturday #hairpics #blogger #mua #hopesimmonsbeauty

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A few of the many facets of me... it was 85 degrees and a straight chill out day. I went from no makeup to little bit to keep it interesting! 💁🏽😬💄 Beautiful weather deserved a popping lip color! Also lunch & catching up with a dear friend. Building blocks of LIFE. Lip color deets in the tags! I hope you ALL had a FABULOUS day! #mua #blogger #offdays #chill #spring2017 #NYXIntenseButterGloss #cherrycustard #windowshopping #marshalls #columbiaheights #lunching #exhaling #tuesday #celebratemysize #hopesimmonsbeauty #yellow (at Marshall's)

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Jeans browsing @rue21official! Nice fit but the design is hecka busy to me......That sounded so old school I know! Lol. The sales staff think I'm their age 😮😜💁🏽 #twenites. FLATTERED! Lol. ##webecomeourmoms #fortyfsomethingissues #fortyfab #fortyslay #jeanstryon #plussizefashion #plusmodel #celebratemysize #curves #juniorplus #misses #size14 #size16 #fashionclub #blogger #mua #silverspring #rue21 (at rue21)

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#TBT My @MACCosmetics Regional Freelance Artist day's.... #2008 #BloomingdalesTysons #redhair #avedacolor #ThrowBackThursday #makeupartist #MACGirl #freelancemakeupartist #macosmetics #dmvmakeupartist #goodoledays #mua #naturalhair #hopesimmonsbeauty (at Bloomingdale's)

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Friday Vibes....#HappyFriday #Freelancelife #teavanateatime #starbucks #bluemercury #hourglasscosmetics #mua #me #melanin #naturalhair #hopesimmonsbeauty (at Starbucks)

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LOVE!!! ❤️ ❤❤ #ThisBody #NoLimits Repost from @LaneBryant @PlusModel with @repostapp #beauty #fullfiguredbeauty #celebratemysize #mua #blogger #fashionista #lanebryant #plusmodel #embraceyou #prettybigmovement

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18 years ago today on February 23rd 1999 my life irrevocably changed FOREVER! The most painful day of my life became the most FREEING day of yours Mama. Freedom from a body that could no longer carry your BEAUTIFUL spirit. I do my best to find a bit of peace and comfort in knowing this, as I continue to deal with the pain of your absence today and every day.... LOVE you beyond infinity! ❤❤❤ #MissingmyMom #motherlessdaughters #CancerSUCKS #coloncancer #Findingmypeace #standingstrong #strongwomenraisestrongdaughters #mothersanddaughters #love #eighteenyears (at New Haven, Connecticut)

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Happy Love Day EVERYONE!!!! 💗💗💗😘😘😘 #valentines #loveday #celebrateyou #loveyou #mua #blogger #lifestyle #beauty (at Washington, District of Columbia)

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Happy Friday!!!!! Here are a few video snaps and pics (with funny faces 😜) from my visit to @thedrybar yesterday. This was my 2nd visit. The first was back in April 2016. That post & pic is still up if your interested. Full review of the process and my thoughts to come. My stylist @sadetra_ did a GREAT job. THANK YOU so much!💁🏽💁🏽💁🏽. Everyone ENJOY the day! 🙌🏽 #CheerstoFriday #Freshhair #blowouts #feelingmyhair #vlogging #thedrybar #wecute (at Drybar Penn Quarter)

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First home cooked meal of 2K17 completed! ☑️ 👊🏾Greens in the slow cooker for tomorrow. #blackeyedpeas #newyearsday #2017 #creolecooking #creolegirl #homechef #blogger #mua #hopesimmonsbeauty #lifestyle #slaytheyear (at Washington, District of Columbia)

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What y'all know about fresh off the farm Black Eyed Peas and Andouille sausage!?! #LousianaCooking #NOLA #Creolecooking #NewYearsDayTradition #beauty #blogging #cooking #lifestye #idoitALL #HappyNewYear (at Washington, District of Columbia)

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Products and tools that helped me keep my straightened hair on point.......click on photo for more brand info. #naturalhair #hopesimmonsbeauty #mua #beautyandlifestyle #blogger

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Still maintaining the Birthday hair 3 weeks and 4 days later! 👩🏽💁🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Now of course its not as full, light and bouncy as that first week. However it's sure hanging in there. No scalp odor (hate that & most definitely would have shampooed if so yuck)😷. How have I maintained? First 2 weeks nightly old school doobie wrapping in alternating directions. By the 3rd week a big Bantu Knot bun at center back of my head and/or Caruso Steam Roller sets to add curls and volume without using direct heat. I have a video on those still posted from last Fall. Satin scarf AND pillow case ALWAYS. A few products that also aid in preserving natural when straightened to follow in the next post......#naturalhair #naturalhairstyles #carusosteamrollers #hopesimmonsbeauty #mua #beautyandlifestyleblogger

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There is so MUCH to be said about the PHENOMENAL day I had today. I'm so FULL from today's events. I can't wait to share.....I need to process a bit. Please stayed tuned. #hair #hairloss #texturedhair #cancer #solutions #love #caring #support #givingback #love #today #reniecehairtv #bigheartsandbundles #rareharvest #mua #hopesimmonsbeauty #lifestyle #blogger (at Woman's Club of Bethesda)