http://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com Recent blog posts from my shop. en-US They told us our skin tone was a hierarchy. That light meant worthy. That dark meant dangerous. That if we were mixed, we were messy not magnificent .

But that was never our truth. That was their design.

They fed us colorism to fracture our families.Turned mirror into weapon. Kin into competition.

And we’ve carried that lie for generations in our churches, our schools, our salons, our homes.

But healing starts when we name the wound.
When we choose truth over tradition.

And when we say: no more.
We are not fragments.

We are a full-bodied, multi-hued, resilient-as-hell people.
Every shade.

Every curl pattern. Every origin story. Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:19:18 -0400 https://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com/post/1391491413255/blame-the-system-not-the-shade-a-creole https://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com/post/1391491413255/blame-the-system-not-the-shade-a-creole?pub=1751606358 Aromatherapy as a tool for resistance & survival:
Finding Balance, Strength, and ☮️ Peace in these crazy-ass Times ✨Democracy, human rights and the core values of dignity and justice are under relentless attack. In the face of this, self-care is NOT a luxury, it is a radical act of healing, resistance, and survival.

Our collective strength is needed to fight for a more just and equitable world. Taking care of ourselves—mentally, emotionally, and physically—fuels our ability to rise, resist, and reclaim our power.

As a Certified Aromatherapist from the American Health Care College, I believe in the power of essential oils not only to nurture the body but also to inspire unity and collective well-being. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:32:28 -0500 https://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com/post/1349154895931/healing-through-scent-aromatherapy-as-a https://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com/post/1349154895931/healing-through-scent-aromatherapy-as-a?pub=1738697548 In the last week, the Republican administration has swiftly dismantled many of the hard-fought gains our elders and ancestors sacrificed so much for. This is where strategic action becomes essential. Instead of solely focusing on boycotting, we must be intentional with our spending. 🛒💡

I believe we need to rally around all Black and minority-owned businesses that have worked tirelessly to secure their rightful place on any retail shelves. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:44:46 -0500 https://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com/post/1347253639166/protect-support-and-empower-the-call-to https://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com/post/1347253639166/protect-support-and-empower-the-call-to?pub=1737949486 I had envisioned launching MIXED GIRL BEAUTIFUL to celebrate the historic election of our first woman, mixed, half-Black president—Madam Vice President Kamala Harris! ✨
And to anyone feeling discouraged: Keep going, "KEEP MOVING." Your voice, your vision, and your dreams matter. More to come... stay tuned. 🚀 With strength, love, and unstoppable passion, Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:24:21 -0500 https://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com/post/1346228553007/mixed-girl-beautiful-a-dream-deferred https://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com/post/1346228553007/mixed-girl-beautiful-a-dream-deferred?pub=1737591861 Today, we stand at a crossroads they would recognize all too well.

To my ancestors: I call on your strength, your wisdom, and your unshakable courage.

You endured unimaginable trials and carved a path out of darkness. Now, it is our turn to honor your legacy. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:10:36 -0500 https://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com/post/957238041942/strength-in-unity-honoring-our-past https://mixedgirlbeautiful.patternbyetsy.com/post/957238041942/strength-in-unity-honoring-our-past?pub=1737169836