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BGLH Style: Erykah in Texas

Avatar • Jun 19, 2013

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Introduce yourself!
E:
My name is Erykah and Iโ€™m currently living in Texas. Iโ€™m a shop girl at Saks Fifth Ave and I have a personal style blog! 

What is your style philosophy?
E:
For me itโ€™s not about a name brand but more about a dope concept that works. Iโ€™ve always been a huge supporter and consumer of vintage clothing! Since I was young Iโ€™ve always had a strong fascination with old-age garments. I guess in some weird way I feel that the clothing has more character because there is a story behind it.

How would you describe your sense of style?
E:
I think itโ€™s hard to describe style because then you put yourself in a box. My style can range from punk to afrocentric, or go from urban to androgynous depending on the what kind of mood Iโ€™m in, or what Iโ€™m inspired by at the moment. As a Nigerian girl growing up in America I feel like my style is heavily influenced by my parents. I always try to infuse African traditions and western culture into my style of dress.

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What is the process of deciding what to wear in the morning?
E:
When getting dressed in the morning I like the process to feel organic. I love experimenting with different fabrics, prints, colors, and textures. I usually try to build an outfit around a great piece of jewelry, or a pair of shoes.

What are the three favorite things in your closet?
E:
1. My most coveted piece would probably be my Crisca Escada elephant pant suit that I found at a consignment shop.
2. A very rare Nigerian wax print skirt that mom passed down to me.
3. Marchesa caftan gown that I scored at a Goodwill.

What are some of your favorite shops/websites for clothes, shoes and accessories?
E:
80% of my clothing comes from thrift and vintage shops. When Iโ€™m on the hunt for newer collectables I usually frequent openingceremony.com, theoutnet.com, and ebay.com.

How long have you been natural?
E:
Almost 3 years in total. I chopped my hair off twice because I felt that I needed to re-learn my hair.

How and why did you transition into natural hair?
E:
I was tired of the weave, I was tired of the perm, I was tired of constantly complaining about what I could and could not do because of my hairโ€ฆ I had my best friend chop it off on the living room floor of our apartment and from that day forward I never looked back.

What is your signature hairstyle?
E:
โ€˜rough and stuff with my afro puffโ€™

Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
E:
I like low maintenance hair so I try to keep the grooming process as simple as possible. I co-wash my hair once a week with all natural Everyday Shea Moisturizing Conditioner that I purchase at Whole Foods. I shampoo my hair every 3โ€“4 weeks with Alaffia Coconut and Shea Daily Hydrating Shampoo. I particularly like the shampoo because the key ingredients consist of African black soap with an infusion of lemon grass. Throughout the week I keep my hair moisturized with coconut oil and raw African shea butter. I usually twist out my hair every other night with As I Am Twist Defining Cream or Eden BodyWorks All Natural Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme. I love experimenting with new products as my hair takes on different forms!

Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
E:
Blog: www.erykahachebe.com
Instagram: erykahachebe

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About Meosha

Just another lover of natural hair and expression. - Style Icon Coordinator for BGLH

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Wanett
7 years ago

GORGEOUS!!! I love your style!! In fact, I think Iโ€™ve already saved some of these outfits to my Pinterest boards!

A
A
7 years ago

Simple and stunning.

Camillia
Camillia
7 years ago

Her style is amazing!! I loved everything!

Inas
Inas
7 years ago

That first dress is so beautiful! Love all of it

Nkem
Nkem
7 years ago

IGBO KWENU!!! Bglh is really bringing it with the natural stylish 9ja babes!! I love this feature here on bglh, itโ€™s really inspiring. Black women are beyond beautiful..viewing the various features btw hair and style, makes me appreciate my own God given beauty.

Khanyi
Khanyi
7 years ago
Reply to  Nkem

I hear you my Naija Sistawoo:-) from this Zim babe I say salute to sisters keeping it real and stylish. Yes and this BGLH makes me fall in love everyday with God given me.

Rachel
Rachel
7 years ago

Gorgeous! That green dress with the black boots outfit is stunning! Love her sense of style!

CentricChique
CentricChique
7 years ago

Love it!!

KeCh421
KeCh421
7 years ago

I BCโ€™d 3 months ago.โ€ฆand I see shrinkage is forreal cuz our fros look practically the same size! This is def one of my favorite profiles on bglh! She is an inspiration! =)

ladyluo
ladyluo
7 years ago

I want your closet! LOVE the prints

Judy
Judy
7 years ago

I loved the feature on the fashionista Erykah and have been scrolling through her fashion blog for an hour! I feel so inspired to go into my closet and start cutting things up, mixing and matching, taking itto next level. WHAT FUN! Thanks to you and to Erykah for sharingโ€ฆ

Erykah
Erykah
7 years ago

Wowโ€ฆThank you guys!! I really appreciate it.

Lita
Lita
7 years ago

the shoes, the shoes *swoons* #blackgirlsarefromthefuture

Faatemah
7 years ago

I must know where to find the leather turban?! #obsessed #loveurstyle

Nix
Nix
7 years ago

โ€œRough and stuff with my afro puffโ€ โ€” LOVE. IT. Go on, fantastic naija girl.

Jubah Fesyen
7 years ago

You are the best in this issue โ€ฆ yg tu jer nak ucap..
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Sinovuyo
Sinovuyo
7 years ago

Wow, your style is my everything! Totally obsessing over the green&black tribal print dress!!! Yes maโ€™am!

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