UPDATE I'm still alive :) encouragement for the GRINDERS

Hey guys,

I had a great summer...and took a long time off from blogging..
I'm back in school so hopefully I will be able to login and catch up with you guys!
I am taking Spanish II so my life will be foriegn for the next 4 months. I'm excited about that :)
To anyone out there grinding!!
For those of you who are attending school AND
working 2 or 3 jobs....AND
in social clubs, sports, ministries, friends, families, moms, dads, big brothers, big sisters.....AND
coming home and taking care of any sort of responsibilities.....
I understand....please be encouraged...this is the day of technology and some times I cringe at it because the world is going so fast..
I have to tell me self sometimes to slow down to not get so selfish in traffic...in line.....at the grocery store....in a conversation....
sometimes I have to STOP!!! and enjoy nature...get outside run..walk...smell the flowers...talk to my long winded friendly neighbor, who I have much respect for...my neighbor is from the old school if he sees someone pulled over on the side of the road he will pull over and ask if he can help...he will BBQ and share with me and some other neighbors...WHERE are people like that who care about other people and have compassion...did they move out of Texas? US?
I am on a roll..
thats my question of the day...If you are out there and you are just working so hard keep believing in yourself and God who put that goal and tenacity in you...

maybe this post  is for me :)



this summer I went to Mexico! It was fun I will try to upload a pic or two soon!
I was a bridesmaid in one of my bestfriends wedding, in Cozumel!
Do I recommend going to Cozumel???
HECK YES!! If you love the beach, and great weather, and haggling for the best price when you shop then
 GO!!!!
I believe you will enjoy the land and the people!



I pray all is well with you! I hope you have a lovely Labor Day WEEKEND!!!
be safe!

HOLLA
KOKO

Memorial Day? What does it mean to you?

                                                    Happy Memorial day guys!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memorial_Day
 I wanted to say thank you to all who have family members who have fought, died, lived, lost a limb, lost friends, loved ones, coworkers, moms who have lost husbands, husbands who have lost wives, children who have lost parents to any type of war..
Whether the war be in your hood, your house, your city, your country, your nation...I want to say may the peace and love of God be with you and may you grow strength each day that passes. Thank you for your sacrifice and heart for what you believe in.  God bless you, and your country and God bless America!
PEACE!
Stay Fabulous
Koko! <3

Some shots I took in photography class...last shot is not by me :)

by Koko

by Koko

by Koko

by Koko

I am going to make a shirt***this is fly!!!
Enjoy!!
Stay Fabulous!
Have a SUPER FABULOUS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! REMEMBER THOSE WHOM GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR YOURS!
Koko

Youtube

                    CONGRATS TO TIFFANY NICOLE HER SHOW IS UP ON YOUTUBE!!!

                                            http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOfficialQT


Hey watch, subscribe, comment, like, share, and enjoy!!!! Tiffany I am so proud of you gurl!!!!
Stay Fabulous!
KOKO

Jamming to Ms Natural by Brown Audio/Update on As I Am

Shout out to all the Naturals
Join me and check out Brown Audio's song called "Mrs Natural"....Yeah I like it

Angela Davis!

notice all the shout out to Natural products, I heard Miss Jessie, Jane Carter, and Shea Moisture...and a shout out to Angela Davis ...anyway check out the song....
http://brownaudio.bandcamp.com/track/ms-natural?permalink

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

TO all the moms, potential mothers, and mentors to someones child. If you are a lady HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!

WE love you all!

YOU all are special

YOU all are unique!

And WE LOVE THE MOTHER IN YOU!!!

To my momma

I love you more than you know...

you are a special lady.

Thank you for being that strong, loving, funny, wise MOM.

I thank God for you and your impact on our family.

I would not be here with out you MOM.

Thank you for not giving up, as a single mother and doing what you have to do..to take care of us...

You are a precious stone, that will always be cherished and loved!

<3 your

Korennnnnnna!

Hair!!!~~~AS I AM reviews coming soon!

Hey folks!
I hope you had a great start to May! I had a rough week, so I am glad its going to be the weekend!

I just want to let you guys know I am trying out the AS I AM Curling Jelly & the AS I AM Hydration Elation Intensive Conditioner.

I just started and so far i really like the Hydration Elation...It smells tropical I will it were edible...it smells like coconut goodness, I really wish you could scratch and sniff...Hey they need to make a perfume this smell I will wear it out, and a lip gloss, detergent...I could go on really I could....candles...room spray...soap....lol ok enough you get the point I hope.
So look forward to this review..I recently dyed my bangs blonde so hopefully this will intensely condition my colored hair...

I am bad at combining products so I will try to stick to using these products i will try not to mix a curl definer with the Curling Jelly & I will try not to use another deep conditioner..
but what if I get great results with combinations...well whatever I do I will let you know....
Stay Fabulous!!!
KOKO

The Movie Think Like a Man Act Like a Lady UPDATE!

                                              Ladies and Gents I give the movie
                                             Think Like A Man, Act Like A Lady a perfect 10!
My abs are still hurting from Kevin Harts rants about being divorced and over his wife played by Wendy Williams.
The women are tired of men.... and always having the same results with their relationships with me, which really are NO results (is that good English lol ohh well)

So the women see Steve Harvey on Oprah and he is talking about his book and the women in the audience ask Steve questions, the single women...Megan Good, Gabrielle Union, & Taraji P. Henson, all want better results...well Taraji seems like she is too strong to go for that crap....but she gives in! To taking the advice Steve Harvey gives in his book Think Like A Man, Act Like a Lady.... like the chirp chirp rule....or the 90 day rule.......
Ok I'm not going to spoil this for you, lets just say I laughed the whole movie!
Ladies HAVE Fun (wink wink*) Gents we, got our eyes on y'all...don't make any sudden moves...lol
I will purchase this movie and watch it again... I was laughing so hard I missed stuff cause I didn't hear it. let me know your thoughts!

Stay Fabulous,

KOKO

Update; Generation Me

pic by kokovisions :)

Hey everyone I am still alive I am going to see Steve Harvey's Think like a man today...
a week and a day later, but not too late, at least its not on DVD yet lol.

I also was inspired by a movie made by some local peeps called
                                                              Generation Me!
This movie had me laughing the whole time! Its a story about a girl Malia, who gets obsessed with her boyfriends social network page, because some other woman is stalking his page. She goes from the mindset my relationship is secure to..... OMG I am loosing my man to some stripper. This movie is filled with beautiful people, and great writing, this movie is totally for this generation and time. There is a moral to the story BUT..............................................................................
you have to see it to get it.
The movie is now available on DVD here http://www.lifesontheline.com/


you can see the trailer here http://youtu.be/W0XOlOKlGxs
                        below is what DJ Hella Yella had to say about the movie

Writer/director Ericka Marsalis-LaManna is taking her latest project Generation Me to the big screen in 2011. Generation Me is a full length, semi-romantic comedy about dating in the age of social networking. Specifically this film is about a singer named Malia who gets into some comedic relationship troubles via the Internet.

Stay fabulous!
KOKO

Inspiration~Failures

"Remember that failure is an event, not a person" - Zig Ziglar

This is so encouraging! If you are like me you are extra hard on yourself! I'm not even a coach why am I so hard on myself??? But this quote by Zig Ziglar helps me feel better and not dwell on the actual failure because it was an even something that happened...it does not define me!

Sooo hey guys! I  have been working like crazy....I still have to see Women Thou Art Loosed on the 7th day and now I have to see Think Like a Man!

But!

I am a bridesmaid in best friends wedding and the shower is this weekend!
I don't know if I can fit them in this weekend BUT I am going 2 c both!
If you see it before me message me I can add your review too!

You are so fabulous! Continue to be so!
KOKO

COLOR BLOCKING FOR FASHION

I absolutly LOVE COLOR!!!! and I like to Wear about 3 different colors at the same time....

which normally would have been not accepted in fashion...does that make sense?

anyway...

Now that COLOR BLOCKING IS HERE!!!

I can do crazy color matches and still be in style!!

this makes me super happy!

I saw an interesting blog (coporate fashionista) that defined color blocking here

http://www.corporatefashionista.com/how-to-master-color-blocking-like-a-pro/

hope this helps!

send me your color blocking pics!!!

kokorenny@yahoo.com

I can post them to site! :)

Be fabulous!!! Get to blocking

KOKO

Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th day

Whoa this looks like its gonna be good lets go support T. D. Jakes opening weekend!!!
                                                        Movie in theaters Friday April 13th!!! Read on!! Click on Trailer to watch! At the end of the trailer when the beautiful Sharon Leal says "God where are you", just makes me want to see this film more! I'm Excited!!!! Lets GO!!!!


"Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day" is the second installment in T.D. Jakes' eponymous "Woman Thou Art Loosed!" film franchise. The film will be released on April 13, 2012 in select AMC independent™ locations nationwide.
Pastor, Entrepreneur and Filmmaker, T.D. Jakes proudly presents the second installment in his thought-provoking Woman Thou Art Loosed! film franchise entitled, Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On the 7th Day. "On the 7th Day" is a dramatic thriller starring Golden Globe(R) Nominee Blair Underwood (Madea's Family Reunion, Set It Off) and Sharon Leal (Why Did I Get Married Too?, This Christmas). Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On The 7th Day is a compelling story that unites love, suspense and faith into one heart-wrenching package. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Neema Barnette (Civil Brand), Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On the 7th Day underscores the impact of secrets, lies and deception on the lives of the featured characters. David (Underwood) and Kari (Leal) Ames seem to have the perfect life until their young daughter is kidnapped, and over the course of seven days they begin to uncover secrets about their past that threaten to rip their marriage and lives apart.

The number seven is very significant and metaphoric in the film, symbolizing completion and its special meanings throughout the Bible. Call it what you may, creation, revelation or luck, but all three definitions encompass the essence of the story "Woman Thou Art Loosed: On the 7th Day.

Introducing Tiffany Nicole "Queen of Creativity!

                      Inspirational Tiffany Nicole!

I personally know Tiffany Nicole and her creativity comes from her soul! This woman LOVES JILL SCOTT!!! If you know her then you know she is a dreamer, a visionary, friend, and supporter, a net worker, artist, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a wife, a cook, a baker and when I'm hungry...I know where to go...
and if...I mean... lol and when my hair is jacked I know where to go! This is a woman of many talents, who deserves her own talk show...to share the gifts that God has blessed her with. I don't think I would be natural, if I did not have her encouragement and education about hair! She loves to collaborate with other talented people, all Tiffany knows is how to do it big, she doesn't do anything half way! Enjoy the 11 questions I asked, what I call  this queen of creativity.

She makes her own hairstyles earrings her scarf tutorial is going to debut on her YouTube channel soon..

Tiffany Nicole @ fashion show!

                                          TIFFANY NICOLE!!!!!

1.What does Expressions of Tiffany Nicole mean to you? Expressions of Tiffany Nicole means to be "FREE" It is who I am inside and out. I choose to express myself in every area in my life, as a wife, mother, friend, my work, passions, visions and how I feel spiritually.

2.What do you want others to experience through expressions of Tiffany Nicole, Indique',  and your YOUTUBE CHANNEL? I want others to feel the passion of who I am as a whole, there is so many gifts and anointing that God has blessed me with and I want to share it with the world. I feel we are vessels for God to use in His Glory, so what ever I do I want it to be a reflection of what God has done in me. Indique' is another form of expression, not only is my best friend the co founder of the company she is my mentor, I watched her build this company from ground up, she taught me how you can take something pretty much dead "hair" and make it into something so innovative and ALIVE.

Hair gives life to so many women, its a form of expression in beauty, how confident a woman is when she feels BEAUTIFUL!
My YouTube Channel will reflect it all. The Official Q T

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOfficialQT?feature=mhee

3. Why do you like to create? I like to create because its "Unique" its yours to do as you feel. I love the FREEDOM to just let go! Be You...

4. How do you create? How I create, I just tap into what ever it is I'm doing at that moment, and then I "explore" all my options and take it to different levels. Each time is different, I learn new things when I create.

5. What is your mantra, what makes you you that you stand by? My Mantra/Motto is If God gave me the vision then He will give what I need for it to come to pass. I believe that we are ALL created in His image, so if that's so I am an Illustration of Him, I have the POWER to do anything.

6. What do you want to express now a days?

I'm really Feelin fashion:My hair- "Indique" Deep wave W/ golden boliage highlight.
Clothes- lots of fun stuff, color blocking & prints, vintage, unique pieces that I love to mix and match together.
Make-Up- Ketta Vaughn, "Barbie" pink lipstick, MED COOL 2 liquid foundation.
Nails- pastels & bright mate finish colors

 7. I hear you want a talk show? what kind of talk show? Yes, I would love a talk show where I can just talk about life, love, spirituality, parenting,marriage, fashion/beauty, music,food, health, everything.... The "Talk" Talk show!

8. How can we get hair from Indique? Salon Retail Partner~ Tiffany Nicole

https://www.indiquehair.com/?sid=448E6CBCCCE2A8ABB256DEF4314CDB76

9. What is your role in Indique'? I am a Indique' Pro-Stylist/ Extensions and Educatorhttp://indiquehair.wistia.com/m/eV375e

10. What are your inspirations in life and creativity?

I'm always inspired by a need, when there is a need I want to create a solution to make things better. My feelings help me to be creative as well, when I happy I want to express that, when I'm down I want to create something that makes me HAPPY!

11. What projects are in your future?

My future is BRIGHT..."BIG BRIGHT FUTURE" theme song~

http://bavu.bandcamp.com/track/big-bright-future 

Educating for Indique' Academy

hopefully some commercial/ voice work, cook book w/ the hubby coming soon, entrepreneurial projects.

You will see a lot of Tiffany Nicole Expressing her self in so many ways...Stay tuned

Social networks ~
Facebook & Linked: Tiffany Nicole
Twitter: @HairAtTiffanys
Instagram: tiffany_nicole_7
Youtube Debut coming soon! I will post when it comes out!!!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOfficialQT?feature=mhee

Visionary

Creative

Hair Educator

LOVES family! Nature,! God!

The Cross ~ Inspirations from Above

Good Friday "The Cross"

4/6/2012 the moon

I had a great time in worship, and fellowship @ The Good Friday Austin's Serve Our City put on @ the Bass Concert Hall. There were many churches of different backgrounds and ethnicity's getting together in the name of Jesus. It was beautiful from my perspective. You can see what SOS does here

http://serveourcity.com/static/

I pray that everyone reflect on what the Lord has done for them personally. I am grateful and I find myself thankful, for everything God has done thus far and what He will do! I have high hopes for the future!

Enjoy service

Enjoy family

Be Blessed everyone!

Stay Fabulous!

Happy Resurrection Sunday to YA!

KOKO

Introducing Actress Mikala Gibson!

                                  DRUM ROLL PLEASE INTRODUCING
                                                      ACTRESS
                                               MIKALA GIBSON!!!!

Actress Mikala Gibson

Scene from the movie Wolf

Mikala and her husband and writer/director of Wolf  Ya'Ke Smith
Beautiful couple!

           Hey Guys! this woman is phenomenal! She is beautiful, talented, and smart....
                                              she was just in the movie WOLF.
                                                You can watch the trailer here.
                                                       http://vimeo.com/36292137

 I saw this movie at SXSW. I was thoroughly impressed by the topic, the acting, and the emotions. Mikala shocked me with her role as the abused boys mother...I felt what she felt, mad, sad, angry, joy, hopeful...ahhh I just am so proud of her and her husband.
This movie tells the story of a boy, a mom, a dad, the abuser, the abused, the family, the church! I don't want to give it all away this is what the caption says..

"WOLF is the feature film debut from award winning writer/director Ya'Ke Smith. It tells the story of a family that is shaken to the core when they discover that their son has been molested."

I know Mikala personally and she has the hugest heart, and beautiful smile! I interviewed Mikala and I wanted to share what this talented lady has to say and share about acting, The movie Wolf, and future roles.  We are so proud of you Mikala! Keep up the great job you are inspiring...you are living your dreams May God continue to bless and cover your path!!!
Love
KOKO

                            I asked Mikala 11 questions enjoy!!!
1. How did you know you wanted to be an actress?

When I was younger I spent a summer with my grandparents and came across my late aunt's theater text books, journals and portfolio. After that I started to explore acting and theater, but it wasn't until I was a teenager that I knew that this was something I really wanted to do. I don't know how to describe this discovery. I just loved acting. I could rehearse all day and not complain. I always wanted to go to plays and films and observe other artists at work. It consumed me. I truly believe that I was called to do what I do.

2. What is your dream role?
I would love to play Goneril in King Lear. Other than that I really do not have a dream role.

Who would you love to work with?
I admire Phylicia Rashad, Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Penn, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, Rodrigo Garcia and so many others. There are so many people that I would be honored to work with.

3. Why should people see "Wolf"?
People should see Wolf because it is a wonderful film that will take you on an incredible journey and hopefully after this journey it will ignite conversations that many have been avoiding. Be a part of the conversation and go see the film!

4. What is your favorite part of "Wolf"?

My favorite scene in Wolf is the baptismal scene. It is a pivotal scene in the story that reveals the cycle of abuse. It humanizes a character that most people will villanize up to that point. It illustrates how abuse is transferred from one generation to the next.

5. How can we support "Wolf'?

The best way to support Wolf is to spread the word. Post about it on facebook and tweet about it on twitter. Send emails. Share the screening times with your friends and COME SEE THE FILM!!!

6. Words of wisdom to someone who wants to be like you and live there dream of acting... where should they start....what to avoid?

If acting is your calling then I would start with acting classes. I've been in acting classes since I was 14 and I have a BA in theater but I am still training. Then I would audition, read plays, go to plays, go to movies and immerse myself into the craft. A lot of people underestimate the work that goes into being an actor. You have to work! Avoid people trying to change you. Remember who you are and don't compromise your beliefs for anyone. Yes, some change is good but you have to differentiate who has your best interest at heart and who just wants to get paid.

7. What do you want to be known for?
I want to be known as someone who inspires others. It's nice when people tell me that I am a great actress but it means more when someone tells me that I've inspired them. After one of the screenings of Wolf, a woman came up to me and told me that I taught her how to be a better mother. In other words my performance influenced her life. That is the best compliment!

8. We are proud of you...but how proud are you of your husband Ya'Ke Smith?
I am his BIGGEST FAN! I am most proud that Ya'ke has remained true to his craft. He is an artist! He has been advised to change his scripts in order to sell and to write for a specific audience but he doesn't work like that. A true artist works from his or her soul and that is how Ya'ke works -from his soul.

9. Tell us about Ya'Ke's directing.

Ya'ke is the type of director that understands and respects the idea of collaboration. He knows what he wants but is willing to listen and often encourages his cast and crew to share their ideas. He also expects a lot from his actors. We're not his puppets. He expects us to do our jobs so that he can do his job.

10. Tell us about your fellow actors and actress'.

I love and respect them tremendously! They are all so talented! Wolf was challenging and we really helped each each other through the process. I speak to most of them regularly and we're looking forward to seeing each other at the next film festival, The Dallas International Film Festival.

11. Where do you want to go from here?
Well I hope that Wolf plays everywhere and continues to touch people the way that it has so far. I'm also working on my one woman show, "I Surrender". It is about my life as a preacher's kid. We just had a reading of it last week and now we're moving forward. I am thrilled that the award winning actor/ director Akin Babatunde has agreed to direct it. I want to keep working, keep creating and most of all - keep inspiring.

you can follow Mikala Gibson here on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=517574680#!/mikala.gibson




you can also follow her husband, director/writer Ya'Ke Smith here on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=517574680#!/profile.php?id=521890731

and here

http://www.exodusfilmworks.com/

Update~Kokovisions Photography Downtown Austin

Updated~Kokovisions Photography!! BABY

Hey guys this was'nt even planned, but it was sooo much fun to do... let me tell ya this little one is a busy body...so this was a good challenge! What do you think????

Koko Visions Photography~Blue Bonnett Flowers

So this post is all about me always wanting to take pictures of the wildflowers EVERY YEAR....

and it never fails I always miss it!!

NOT 2012!!! I got them this year... enjoy