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On December 15, 2012 @neonVmag launched volume I of their printed magazine; I curated an Afrofuturism literature section with three emerging Black Sci-Fi writers. Read their short stories in volume I here + enjoy the digital volume II too. 

"infinite dreams" + nicole d. sconiers is an author + screenwriter who lives in a sunny jungle.

"posers [an excerpt]" + l.m. davis is an author who dreams of a black cat to coddle, while reading a good book in a comfy chair. excerpt reprinted with the permission of l.m. davis © 2012.

"the convention" + rasheedah phillips of afrofuturistaffair is a science fictionist by night who experiments with time order, reverses cause and effect and turns black holes inside out to create worlds.

graphic illustration provided by the dope jasmine rose of followthelaws

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In the words of my creative director @tanekeyaword "it's all about perspective; seeing things before it becomes reality" who's ready for volume II of @neonvmag #liftoff #liveinneon #neonVmag #wearegonnablowyourmind

[hybridchic]

my instant polaroid film test shoot proofs, for the inaugural issue of neonV: the magazine for the contemporary peculiar woman."

photographer: kea dupree photography ©MMXII

hair: manouchka massillion

jacket: planet maud vintage

shirt: the original david

skirt: sofistafunk skirt co.

[chicmakeupgeek-blog]

Still living in neon after the launch... This is seriously a lifestyle! #knowme #liveinneon #neonvmag #cageskirt #naturalhair

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and bey still reigns supreme! 

IV: michelle german

health + beauty director

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“its just hair, it will grow back” are the words i repeated to myself over and over again after an unwanted haircut traumatized me, shaking my entire life for approximately 24 hours.  you never really know what you are missing until it’s gone and you better believe, while looking at a stylist “trim” my wet curly fro, i quickly realized, my luscious locs would not look the same post styling. the 3-4 inches that were clipped away felt more like 6-10! and now 1 year later,  i still don’t feel like i have reached by starting point. so lately, i have been in search for more knowledge to help me retain growth and found a couple new hair crushes along the way.

here are hair care practices i will be trying to implement over the next  couple of months… and of course, i’ll check back in with you  guys with results:

I. low manipulation/protective styling to help prevent breakage

II. finger detangling and combing

III. deep conditioning  at every wash ( i already do this one)

IV. minimizing heat

V. washing hair in section

and in the meantime, i will be lusting over all of these gorgeous natural hair queens and be inspired!

stay beat boots beautes

IV: michelle german

health + beauty director

pic credits

cipriana

neffyfrofro

afrolengths

[neonvmag]

happy new year folks!!

how many of you have heard the "new year, new me" verbiage that always gets blabbed on january 1st? i'm definitely over new year resolutions but would like to encourage those making a lifestyle change for MMXIV. take your time. set realistic and obtainable goals. the crossword above will help to educate you on some kitchen goodies that may help you along the way. 

IV: michelle german

health + beauty director

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hey, meet the new lifestyles director of neonV elizabeth lemon @las_estrellas of estrellasbellas + lemonmade. when life gives you lemons--get excited--it only means there is some sweet ish brewing just around the corner. grab a glass, 2014 at neonV will be quite refreshing.  

check out her V autumn/winter obsessions here

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stay tuned: check your inbox this week for more deets on what’s happening in the world of neon… 

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i guess i have a new fetish with videos and tamar braxton's "hot sugar" is my new new! the girls in this video, especially jonte, are wearing me out. check out that split in six inch heels; and tamar with that ponytail... she better swing it! 

stay beat boots beautes... tamar surly is!

IV: michelle german

health + beauty director