Earthly Body's "Love" Hair Care Line (Review)

The Love hair care line from Earthly Body consists of a number of natural ingredients that will have any "hair-nista" raving. The entire line consists of products that contain hemp seed oil and Argan oil (a.k.a "The Good Stuff"). I recently had the opportunity to review three products from the line: the Soaking Wet shampoo, Dew conditioner, and hair elixir. Check out my review of each product below.

Soaking Wet Shampoo - I have yet to find a shampoo that I'm actually head over heels for and the Soaking Wet shampoo will definitely be added to the category of "average shampoos." When I was done rinsing the shampoo out it didn't leave my hair feeling extra dry like some shampoo's do, but that was really the only plus. I also found that the shampoo was somewhat watery. (8 oz. bottle, $13.99)

Dew Conditioner - Unlike the Soaking Wet shampoo I actually saw some results with the Dew Conditioner. Although I do wish the conditioner was a little thicker I thought it was slick enough for combing and detangling. Once the conditioner was rinsed out (I never thoroughly rinse conditioner out of my hair) it felt very soft and manageable. The only reason I might hesitate to buy this conditioner is because you don't get a whole lot of product for your money. I pretty much used half the bottle for just one wash. (8 oz. bottle, $15.99)

Hair Elixir - If I could sum up the review for the hair elixir in one word it would definitely be "wow." I know that sounds extra corny, but this product is really amazing. When I initially used the hair elixir it was shortly after washing it. I added my Garnier Sleek & Shine leave-in conditioner then I put in the elixir. First off, I'm in love with the smell. I'm horrible at describing smells, but it kind of has a Brazilian nut type of smell to it. The hair elixir is a combination of oils so of course it has an oily texture to it. When I initially put the elixir in my hair it gave it a nice sheen, nothing too overwhelming and it also added some moisture which is always a plus. The hair elixir works well on both wet and dry hair. (2 oz. bottle, $22.99)

Overall, I was impressed with the Love hair care line. I really found that my hair felt softer after using all of the products. I can do without the shampoo, but I would definitely suggest the Dew conditioner and hair elixir.

The review above is based on samples I received.

Happy Chico Dusty Day!

Make sure ya'll get Big Boi's new album Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son Of Chico Dusty today!! I've been blogging about it for a minute now and it's finally out. Yay! I haven't gotten my copy yet (I know, shame on me), but I really want the actual physical album. So hopefully I'll be able to take a trip out to Best Buy or one of the other few stores that still sells CD's later today.

Click here to buy the album on Amazon.

Free Maroon 5 Concert (NYC)

Gotham Casting is currently looking for people in the New York City area that would like to attend the taping of a live Maroon 5 concert for Fuse TV. The concert is a celebration of Maroon 5's upcoming album. To attend the concert send an e-mail to AudienceCasting@GothamCasting.com with the following information:

NAME:
AGE(must be at least 18):
PHONE:
RECENT PHOTO:
GUEST NAME( You can bring ONE guest):
FAVORITE MAROON 5 SONG:
WHY YOU SHOULD BE AT THIS TAPING:

MAKE SURE TO PUT "MAROON 5" IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR EMAIL!!
Please make sure you answer ALL information. If you do not, you will not be considered. Please also only submit ONCE.
The show is taping LIVE on Tuesday, July 27th.
The Check in time will be late Afternoon, and it is filming in NYC

Hollyweerd - Edible Phat 2.0 (Download)

Atlanta Hip Hop quartet Hollyweerd is back at it with the release of their latest project, Edible Phat 2.0. The mixtape is hosted by renowned producer and DJ, Don Cannon. Edible Phat 2.0 also features a number of guest appearances from artists including Big Pooh, Joe Scudda, Pill, and more.

To download Edible Phat 2.0 click here.

Also, be sure to check out Hollyweerd when they perform later this week during the Big K.R.I.T. show at Atlanta's SPRING4th Center on Saturday, July 10.

Picture Diaries: Kelly Rowland At Pure And Venus Pool (Las Vegas)

This past holiday weekend was of course one to remember in Vegas. A number of celebrities were in town for the holiday including singer Kelly Rowland and rapper Big Boi (who performed at LAX). Check out a handful of pics featuring Kelly Rowland at both Venus Pool and PURE nightclub.

Photo's courtesy of Ron Koch/PMG and Edyta Sokolowska.

Paranormal Activity 2 Teaser Trailer

Oh yea! Only months after talk began of a Paranormal Activity sequel, I give you the official trailer for Paranormal Activity 2!

The trailer is pretty short, but it looks like the movie is centered around some chic, her baby, and their dog. Interesting... The trailer was definitely creepy, but it didn't really show too much.

Now I don't know about ya'll, but I didn't find Paranormal Activity frightening until after I saw it. When it was time to go to sleep and all I could think about was some demon creeping into my room at three in the morning. Definitely not a great feeling. The movie also kinda kept me on edge the entire time I was watching it. I kept expecting a demon to just pop up out of nowhere and scare the shit out of me. Which kind of happened in the end I suppose. Anyways, take a look at the new Paranormal Activity 2 teaser trailer and let me know if ya'll think it's worth seeing! I think it is.

Carol's Daughter At Essence Music Festival

For those of you lucky enough to be in New Orleans this weekend for the Essence Music Festival be sure to check out the Carol's Daughter pop-up shop. The Carol's Daughter pop-up shop, which will be located at 531 Bienville Street in the French Quarter, will have a number of events going on throughout the weekend of the festival. Events at the pop-up shop will include everything from a meet and greet with R&B crooner Trey Songz to a daily happy hour.

The schedule of events at the Carol's Daughter pop-up shop is as follows:

Who: Trey Songz Partner with Carol’s Daughter to Celebrate Women
What: Guests will have the opportunity to meet Trey Songz
When: July 3, 5:30pm

Who: Meet Hawthorne star Jada Pinkett Smith
What: Guests will get a chance to meet leading actress of the TNT drama Hawthorne, Jada Pinkett Smith, and sample her favorite products
When: July 3, 6:30pm

Who: Carol’s Daughter Day
What: Enjoy free ice cream courtesy of Carol’s Daughter at the branded ice cream truck stationed outside of the store.
When: July 1st (all day)

Who: Meet Gospel Duo Mary Mary
What: Guests will have the opportunity to meet Gospel Duo Mary Mary.
When: July 4, 1:00pm

Who: Happy Hour
What: Join Carol’s Daughter for happy hour parties inside the pop-up store, with tunes from a different local DJ each day as well as beverages from Diageo and complimentary Cajun treats. A photographer will on hand to take guests pictures upon entering the pop-up store, which will be accessible at www.carolsdaughter.com/nola.
When: 2-6pm on July 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Big Boi ft. Vonnegutt - "Follow Us" (Video)

Rapper Big Boi has just released the 28th video off of his upcoming album Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son Of Chico Dusty. I'm joking...he definitely hasn't released that many videos although it damn sure feels like it lol. Big Boi's latest video is for his track with Vonnegutt entitled "Follow Us." Another amazing song from the album.

I'm sure we all know by now, but in case you happen to live under a rock Big Boi's album is dropping on July 6. You can actually stream the full album now on MySpace, but do make sure to buy the album when it's released!

SMKA's Stargazing Tour Kicks Off Tonight

Tonight the first ever Atlanta Stargazing Tour, which is put on by both SMKA and Whynatte, will kick off with a show at East Side Lounge. Tonight's show will consist of performances from Aleon Craft, FKi, Alien The Drummer, and more.

Launching this week the Stargazing Tour is a three month long series that will consist of performances at various venues in Atlanta once every two weeks. Artists taking part in the Stargazing Tour include Brittany Bosco, Nappy Roots, Vonnegutt, Spree Wilson, Sean Falyon, and much more. Check out the flyer below for more details on the tour.

MTV Breaks Down Deathly Hallows Trailer

MTV.com posted an interesting write-up this week featuring highlights from the latest Deathly Hallows trailer. In their story MTV highlights six important moments from the trailer which is a little over two minutes long. Their six key moments are:

The Attack at the Ministry
There are only two quick shots of the Ministry battle, but they promise greatness from that scene. At 1:24, there is a shot of Ron (Rupert Grint) running away terrified, and then at 1:46, there is another shot of the Ministry employee who is pursuing him.

Godric's Hollow
Another section of "Part 1" that made it to the trailer is Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Hermione's (Emma Watson) journey to the home of Harry's parents, Godric's Hollow. Their entrance can be seen at the one-minute mark, and even though it looks like only Hermione is walking, that is because Harry is under the invisibility cloak. There is a lot more to the location than meets the eye, though, and you can see Harry being attacked by Voldemort's snake Nagini inside Bathilda Bagshot's home at 1:47.

Ron Destroying the Slytherin Necklace Horcrux
In the scene that has long been assumed will close out "Part 1," Ron reunites with Harry in the woods and helps him destroy one of Voldemort's Horcruxes. At 1:17, Ron can be seen looking terrified of the images the Horcrux is showing them (some pretty scandalous scenes between Harry and Hermione), and then at 1:48, Harry can be seen encouraging Ron to "kill it!"

The Gringott's Break-In
Switching to moments that will (assumedly) occur in "Part 2," it might seem a bit confusing to see Harry riding alongside his enemy Bellatrix Lestrange (Helena Bonham Carter) with a goblin named Griphook (Warwick Davis) at :54, but that's actually because Hermione is impersonating Bellatrix, a scene Carter said she enjoyed playing. The shot of a half-blind dragon at 1:16 also comes from the Gringott's scene, and the dragon flying away from the wizarding bank at 1:39 is the trio's escape route to safety.

Harry's First Confrontation With Voldemort
It was an interesting move to open up the trailer with one of the final scenes in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2," but the shots of Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) standing with his Death Eaters in the woods and Harry approaching them actually come toward the end of the story. "Harry Potter, the Boy Who Lived, come to die!" Voldemort announces dramatically in the trailer, before seemingly casting the killing curse — Avada Kedavra — on Harry.

The Final Battle
A good portion of the action scenes that are shown in the trailer are taken from the final battle sequence that will take place at the end of "Part 2." USA Today announced that the battle was expanded for the film, which means those shots of people running at each other in the woods are probably from the creative mind of director David Yates. But the wand confrontation between Harry and Voldemort at 1:59 is right out of the book, and Voldemort's final line of the trailer — "Only I can live forever" — is a daunting way of teasing the final installments of the "Harry Potter" franchise.

I have to admit I'm getting really excited about this movie. I kind of jumped on the Harry Potter bandwagon a little late (I've only read the last two books), but I'm extremely impressed with the two books I've read and all the movies they've put out thus far. The movie for the last book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," will be divided into two parts with the first part being released November of this year. I'm pretty sure both movies will be nothing short of epic. The trailer below features bits from both part one and part two.

Mimobot Giveaway

Thanks to the good people over at Mimoco I'm giving away one of the Mimobots pictured below. Each Mimobot comes with 2GB of storage, MimoByte sound software, MimoZine digital magazine, and other perks.

Golden Panda


Giddy Up


To enter the giveaway hit me up at Danielle@TheDDiaries.com with the name of your favorite Mimobot. A winner (must reside in the U.S.) will be chosen next Tuesday, July 6 and notified via e-mail.

To view other Mimobots visit Mimoco.com.

Stream Big Boi's New Album Before Its Release

If you want to get a sneak peek at what is sure to be one of the hottest albums this year then you're in luck, MySpace is letting fans listen to Big Boi's new album in its entirety. I've yet to hear the full album, but as soon as this janky ass internet connection gets it together I'm on it! I've posted several songs/videos from the album in the past month because I'm feeling all of it. Be extra sure to cop the album when it's released on Tuesday, July 6.

Click here to stream Sir Lucious Leftfoot: The Son Of Chico Dusty.

"Don't Mean A Thing" Video Premiere At East Side Lounge (ATL)

If you're in the Atlanta area tomorrow be sure to check out the video premiere of Simp and Q-San's Beat Studies-produced track "Don't Mean A Thing." The music video also features Binkis Recs' Fluxwonda and is directed by Studio 8. It's all going down at East Side Lounge around 9 p.m. this Tuesday. And for those of y'all who don't know, East Side Lounge happens to have some of the best margaritas in town...just ask my buddy Amoura. Also, check out some Behind The Scenes footage of the video below.

Behind the Scene of "Don't Mean a Thing" Music Video from Studio 8 on Vimeo.

Ava Anderson Non-Toxic Lip Products (Review)

In a world full of products that are constantly being recalled because of harmful ingredients, toxicity levels, etc. there is Ava Anderson a product line that consists of makeup that is non-toxic. Check out my review of Ava Anderson's line of lip products which consists of lip balm, lip glosses, and lipsticks.

Ava Anderson Lip Balm - Of the three products I sampled this is easily my favorite. I love that it's made of a bunch of really good stuff like sweet almond oil, coconut oil, and shea butter. All of the products have an amazing minty smell thanks to the inclusion of spearmint leaf oil (which you can actually taste if you're into licking your lips, a la LL Cool J). It goes on really smooth and it keeps lips moisturized for hours. If it had more of a shine to it I would have no problem rocking the lip balm alone, no lip gloss or lipstick needed.

Ava Anderson Lip Gloss - The lip gloss is about average and I think a thicker gloss may have been more beneficial. I actually wish the line of glosses consisted of more colors. The line only consists of four colors: Tutu, Sunrise, Plum Tart, and Hot Chocolate. The first three I named have a reddish color to them and kind of look the same on (mostly clear with a slight reddish tint). I think it would be awesome if she incorporated a few darker colors and nude shades as well. Also, there's something about the applicator that kinda turned me off.

Ava Anderson Lipstick - First off, I must say that I'm not really the biggest lipstick fan. I hardly ever buy it because I've yet to find one that works for me. Okay, now that that's out the way...I'll first say that Ava Anderson's lipsticks are very moisturizing, one might even be able to bypass the lip balm all together. I know that's a sin in the world of lipstick, but it really is that moisturizing. Aside from that I found that the shade of the lipstick was somewhat different than how it appeared on the skin. Example...



I know that's not the best example. But I expected the color pictured above (Hot Cider) to be a lot darker on my lips than it really was. Also, the colors had a bit of sheerness to them which can be either good or bad depending on your preference in lipstick.

For pricing info or to check out more products from Ava Anderson visit AvaAndersonNonToxic.com.

Big K.R.I.T. Live In NYC

Big K.R.I.T., the latest addition to Def Jam and Hip Hop's next big thing, will be performing at S.O.B.'s in New York City on Wednesday, June 30. The show will serve as a celebration of K.R.I.T.'s signing to Def Jam. Attendee's can also expect performances from Curren$y, YC The Cynic, and more.

Also, for my Atlanta peeps I'm pretty sure K.R.I.T. has a show down here on July 10. Don't quote me on that, but I think I saw something on his Twitter page about it.

As always, peep the flyer below for more info.