Anyone wearing natural hair should have this book – I’m a natural hair stylist and I recommend it to every one of my clients!

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“I was learning…through trial and error. When I found Nappturosity, I was AMAZED! Everything in this book answered all the questions I wanted to know! erin shell anthony, thank you so much for coming up with this…you have answered our call! – LaToya Rivers, Producer of the Natural Beauties of KC Natural Hair Show, Kansas City, MO

Fashion Picks!

What good is a cute summer dress (which I'm working on a great post btw!) without cute summer sandals?? In my early 20's I thought I would be in the 3-inch stilletos every day for the rest of my life...no problems right? Enter motherhood, and now the comfy, flat - and I hate to admit - sometimes unattractive shoes are calling my name! Well, flat doesn't have to be unattractive, and 3-inches doesn't have to mean stilettos! Thankfully, platforms came back in style and have stuck around to really develop some character! Depending on the dress, either style works. I tend to go with the flat sandals with longer dresses, and the platforms make your legs appear endless when paired with a shorter style!

top left: Magdalene Platform $228.00
top right: Shimmer & Shine Footbed $68.00
bottom left: Stella Crystal Sandal $118.00
bottom right: Niorka Lace up Platform $368.00
See more freepeople styles here!

Business Fashion Pick

We come in so many shapes and sizes, and considering all our bodies go through - from puberty to pregnancy, (not to mention post-pregnancy...yikes!) we have to work hard to maintain the fabulous figure and health that we want and need. Check out the oprah.com feature on beauty and style: "This Dress on My Body?".

WINNER of the NSNetwork Product Giveaway!

Wow! Shouts go out to everyone who participated, you really made it difficult to choose a winner!

However, when we looked at who both:
1. Explained why they really needed these products
AND
2. Invited friends to join NSNetwork

we could only choose one winner....Valorie Sankey!! Congratulations and kudos to you!

Valorie, you'll find instructions on claiming your prize in your inbox on NSNetwork...btw, Jamilah decided to UPGRADE your prize to a Natural Hair Starter Kit, including the shampoo, conditioner and pomade!

Thanks and bountiful blessings to Jamilah Shakir and her business for sponsoring our FIRST product giveaway! This one was so much fun, I think we'll do another one really soon...so stay connected!

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Buisness Networking Fashion Pic!

Business Networking Affairs don't have to be boring! Check out this ABS by Allen Schwartz mini-dress! The cut is cute, but the price could be better...maybe I can find some alternatives! I'll keep you posted! In the meantime, see more styles here!

Women In Business - Balancing Career & Family

Can you do both effectively? Discuss it here.

Women in Business...Gettin' Ready!

by erinshellanthony

NSNetwork is full of women who have business ideas, and I've already seen a few floating around in the Sistah-preneurs group! However, thinking about drafting a business plan is just about as exciting as watching an elephant draw a self-portrait...or maybe the elephant is more exciting. Sometimes the best ideas start small, like on a napkin. As you think about your business, keep in mind a few of the best pointers I've ever received:
1. Start small. Take your idea. Cut it in half. Mission accomplished! Many business owners have grand dreams. When I started adaru natural hair salon, this advice (thank God I took it!) forced me to think outside of the box and get creative. For example, instead of furnishing the salon with the select Pier One furniture I picked out, I got on the road and drove to Ikea and spent about 25% of what was initially planned!

2. Dream big. Have a vision. Be willing to take it in steps, but keep the future vision in front of you at all times. There will be times when no one understands what you're trying to do...not your BFF, not your relatives, not your __fill in the blank__! Execute your vision in steps, and welcome success in every form that it appears, even the very small forms, and it will continue to come.

More on business tips and a *Product Giveaway!* I've been getting ready JUST for NSN members...later on! Comments