Grounded Narratives

Hello lovelies! A little over a year ago, I decided to chop off my permed hair and go natural. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. In this new series on the blog, I will share with you all that I am doing with my hair particularly the hairstyles I have on. I love experimenting with braiding my hair and take pride in looking for new and unique hairstyle which I will share with you all. First up in this new series is my conversion to natural hair and what led me to stay natural. Making the big decision Before I decided to go for the big chop, I did a lot of soul searching. I had had natural hair all through my school years and only decided to perm it when I finished high school. Later, when I went to study in India, I discovered that the minerals in the water there and the chemicals used for perming hair were incompatible. Then came the first trim. I had braids for the longest time then since I was trying to grow my hair back. I didn't know what to do with s...

Hello lovelies! When the temperatures are as high as they have been the last couple of weeks, dressing becomes a bit of a problem. You want to dress in a way that is stylish, will keep you cool and will prevent you from getting sunburn (yes, we are Africans and believe it or not, exposure to direct sunlight is harmful to your health). Enter the maxi dress. Maxi dresses come in a variety of styles, cuts and fabrics. Walking around Nairobi, I have seen so many different interpretations of this dress that sometimes I wonder how many more styles  there could be.  My yellow maxi dress is one of my favourite items of clothing. I have worn it for very special occasions such as parties, functions and weddings. The bright yellow colour makes this dress stand out a lot. Thus, many times I try to pair it with simple accessories so as to allow the dress to stand out.  Knotted Maxi Dress When the ever flowing fabric of your maxi dress needs some revamping, what bett...