New Rules for Sisters...2012 is Fast Approaching

I am NOT perfect, I however try. I wake up daily and say my thanks to God and start my day with positivity. Most days this works. I am pretty opinionated, but still very open minded. I love a good laugh and I am easily amused.  Now that the particulars are out of the way, lets get started.

First blog post – New Rules for My Sisters.  I have friends of all ages, races, backgrounds and socio-economic status…these are just a few of my observations.  There may be a part 2 at some point. As with everything I will post, you don’t have to like it, agree with it, or even read it…just keep in mind with everything “I’m Just Saying.”   

1. Shave/Wax/Nair(Neet)/Laser: If there is hair there and its not on your head, shave it. I’m so sick of seeing women, especially older women with hair under their arms.  GROSS. Hair much like fur is for heat. We ALL evolved from animals, it doesn’t mean you have to walk around looking like one…and dear Jesus don’t let me start on the hair above the lip.  It will NOT grow back thicker…WAX it! You should not have blankets over your lips or eyes.
2. You are not Nicki Minaj. Everything you see on tv, is not meant for you to try at home. Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Lady Gaga can all walk around with poodles for a hat all day. Unfortunately you are in the real world, cheetah hair is just not cute in real life..especially when your home girl laid the tracks.
3. Lace Fronts: I have yet to see a lace front that looked real. Unless your name is Beyonce, Ciara, or Tyra, yours won’t either. You are not fooling anyone and half the time your joint is just crooked.  Sew ins time after time may add up, but they at least COULD actually fool someone.  I dive into the wig/weave crypt often, but lace fronts are not our friends when it comes to believability.  
4. Makeup: Black eye liner is for what? Your eyes…not your lips. Lip liner should slightly outline your lips and really should just be for a blended effect – not a trace and fill.  And please oh please, don’t shave all of your eyebrows off and draw them back on…what the devil?
5. Kids: Take care of your kids. This should go without saying, but too many sisters are getting that check and living it up…whether it be child support, welfare, or 9-5..you can’t stay in the nail shop while lil man has on shoes two sizes too small and has never seen a dentist.  When God gives you the gift of being a parent, don’t take it lightly. The men you date should never come before your kids. Again, that goes without saying, but I’m just saying. Some folks don’t get it.
6. Clothes: We are beautiful no matter what size we are. Love yourself first, but don’t force yourself into a size 8 when you KNOW good and well your arse is a 16. I’m just saying.  And just because they make it in your size, doesn’t mean you need to wear it. Some clothes require the appropriate foundations – bras, spanx, body magic, etc…do what you have to do to get it all in there. You can be blessed and sexy..ask me how I know.