FALL in FEATHERS..

This fall's equinox - feathers rock! Feather extensions have been a fad for the two years. If you didn't know - now you do - thanks to the COCOACOSGIRL!

Sistahs.. but I personally, haven't seen you rockin the feather extension(s) - ONLY INDIAN REMY!! Maybe you just didnt know what, where, when, why or HOW!

Long or Short, Straight or Curled - the feather is VERSATILE! You can use rollers, hot curling/flat iron and ceramic hot rollers - so WORK IT LADIES...

Well, this upcoming season - OWN IT! You can rock the fall colored feathers with your Autumn wardrobe! Creams, Burnt Oranges, Tan, Browns and Deep Mustard Yellows. Make a statement with your feather extension(s).

So - I did my research on what it means to wear feathers as an accessory in your hair or on your head. This feather tradition goes way back to the Indians (all tribes). Each feather had to be earned by an act of bravery. Eagle feathers were used a lot because it was considered sacred (kind of like how we wear the cross around our necks). The Eagle's feather(s) represented the following: honesty, truth, majesty, strength, courage, wisdom, power, and freedom.

Given that you now have a little history lesson behind why feathers were worn by the Indians as an accessory - What will your symbolic feather of choice be?

You should be able to get your feather extension(s) installed at your local beauty salon, and they cost roughly $10 - $15 per extension; you may find a bundle deal at 3/4 for $35.

*If you are friends with me on Facebook - Inquire withing to schedule an appointment with me at The Glam Cafe!

Also, what's hawt are the feather headbands -- get your SJP (Sarah Jessica Parker) on!

FashionForward!

Enjoy the upcoming Fall Trends ......

Black Beauty Bloggin Because......

I know you all have heard or even seen the ad campaign that BET has started known as "My Black Is Beautiful"- if not check out the website http://www.myblackisbeautiful.com/. I was so glad to see some focus on our "sistahs" and the fact that WE ARE supportive of one another and that we acknowledge OUR beauty inside and out! Kudos to BET for generating such a powerful message over the national airwaves!! #Inspiration

Well what brings me to blog today is that I am introducing you to A NEW BLOG - my blog - "CocoaCosConnection" Is that long enough for you guys??? - Okay take a breath now - Ha!

The CocoaCosConnection blog is focused on ethnic/minority professionals (yea yea yea - Black people, African Americans and Latinos) in the Beauty Industry. No! This is not an AFFIRMATIVE ACTION initiative- and No! I am not endorsed by notorious activist Al Sharpton either! It's just me rolling up my sleeves doin the dirty work for the people!

I simply wanted the world to see exactly what I am exposed to as an industry insider. I've worked in the beauty industry for roughly 4yrs now and in the last couple of months due to the economy and the sensitivity of permanent hiring .. what a drag! However, I've worked with competing Beauty Powerhouses as a consultant; and despite the flotation from company to company - I was acquiring knowledge and more information (ofcourse I was). So now with all that I have contained (to-date); I know that I must utilize my resources and become the voice that people barely ever hear or listen to (among the ethnic community inside these Corporate Beauty Houses and outside at the Consumer Counter Spaces).

I really want you guys to know who the Movers and Shakers are behind the commercials, print and radio ads that you see and listen to. CocoaCosConnection will give you the heads up on the latest celeb endorsements, product launches and events. Not only will I distribute industry news to you - CocoaCos is bringin’ you the biznez with an *Exclusive Industry Insider Interview" with some of the top minority executives in the beauty community.

So to sum up this Intro - My Black is Beautiful and I am going to show the world why!! Stay tuned.. The Official Blog Site will Launch on June 1st 2011.

P.S. I hope you subscribe to my blog as I will be posting daily - weekly In addition, there will be a variety of information posted for your knowledge and reference. i.e. Beauty Tips, Sales etc.

Yours truly,

CocoaCosGirl