Zoe Saldana Cast to Portray Nina Simone? WTF?

*My impromptu, unpolished reaction to Zoe Saldana playing Nina Simone in a film*

Say it isn't so. Now, if you all have been reading my blog over the years, you know that I hate the color barriers that Blacks put on other Blacks. "Dark Skinned women are mean, all light skinned women aren't cute," you know, that sort of thing. I was in a one man argument when Essence Magazine did their "Celebrating Women of Color" photo shoot and didn't include one light skinned female. It should be equal.

BUT, this is ridiculous. Nina Simone, as you all know was the sassy, soulful singer from the 60s. With her lyrics celebrating her full lips, curvy hips, dark skin and nappy hair, you would think that Hollywood would the decency to cast someone who at least matched that description. so we could see the familiarity when we watch the movie. But Zoe Saldana? I respect her as a minority and a great female actress, but this is a women who identifies herself as Latina, AND NOT of African descent, celebrates her SLENDER frame with a lighter complexion.  This is a direct contrast to the late singer.

SNEAK PEEK: Sheena's Hair Emporium Virgin Curly Indian Hair + Natural Hair Updates!

Ok. I know I'm obsessing with the reviews and the videos right now. But that's okay, it's all leading up to something big I have planned ;)




So, as you guys know I'm transitioning into being natural (10 months post relaxer!) I had my previous protective style in for 3 months, so I decided to give my real hair a break.


I'm getting ready to put my hair back in a protective style for the fall (and for my birthday which is on the 25th of October!!) with:
Sheena's Hair Emporium Virgin Indian Curly Hair 
3 Bundles: 16, 18, 20

Designs By Day Phone Case GIVEAWAY + Update!

Hey Readers! It's my birthday month (Oct. 25!!) so I decided to host [Along with Dayontice, owner of Designs By Day] a giveaway for you guys!

The prize is a free, CUSTOM MADE Designs By Day Phone Case!

  

Lessons Learned From Karrueche

"Is There Such A Thing As Loving Two People?"

Is the question that Chris Brown poses on his mini-documentary that aired a few days after him and his girlfriend Karrueche called it quits. Needless to say, the break up stirred twitter and every other social network; some people calling it sad for Karrueche, other's feeling terrible for CB, and even some hating Rihanna for playing homewrecker.

Here's my thing: obviously a break up is never fun, and while my heart goes out to Karrueche (all three of them really), can you really feel totally and completely sorry for her?

Let me explain.