Our Wonder Woman: The "Spice Girl"

WONDER WOMAN OF THE WEEK

Check out the "Spice Girl"

IT'S THE BEGINNING OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH! So it's the perfect time to kick off our NEW "Wonder Woman Wednesday" series, highlighting our wonderful clients and the stylish ways they slay our clothes!

Setting it off is our first Wonder Woman of the Week: Dominique T! 

From head to toe we love how she styled her look! She's the founder and creative behind TLBRT Hospitality and Mesean Spices. Follow her on the 'gram: @dtlbrt

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How to Stick to Your Resolutions

 

After 2020, millions resolved that 2021 was going to be better, and they were to make changes to their lives.

Nearly half of us made New Year's resolutions, but less than 10 percent of us are actually keeping them. Whether it's lack of motivation, lack of resources, or you just lose interest, GO EASY ON YOURSELF and remember you can always make a fresh start and figure out ways to finish what you've started.

Whether it was a vow to shed weight, quit drinking and get fit, a resolution to spend more time helping others, take on new challenges and spend more time with loved ones. It is ok, don't discard and attempt to forget your resolution or commitment to yourself.

Here are few reasons people don't stick to their New Year's resolutions, how to keep it from happening this year and how to pick back and accomplish your resolutions.

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COVID -19 Has Made Face Masks the “Must Have” Fashion Accessory

With no return to normal in the foreseeable future, and after many months of lockdown in an effort to combat the transmission of the Coronavirus, it seems Americans have grown weary of social isolation. With the country pushing to reopen, businesses have pressured many workers to get back to work.

The medical establishment has warned that Americans will have to change their ways and adopt new habits in efforts to stem the spread of the coronavirus disease. Along with social distancing and hand washing, doctors have advised, and many states have passed laws that require anyone in public to wear a mask!

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Choosing a Kid-Friendly Face Mask

With many states reopening schools, masks for kids are not only vital for their protection from COVID-19, but will most likely be required by law, if they do return to school.

When choosing kids’ masks to help protect your precious munchkins, be sure to consider, at minimum, the size, fabric quality, and style.

Experts suggest that you talk to your children about the importance of wearing a mask in a way that they can understand.

A helpful tip from some of the parents in the Wax & Wonder Tribe is to wear a mask yourself, thereby allowing your children to model your behavior.

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Black Frontline Workers and Their Families

The Coronavirus has exposed the gross inequalities that exist within the economy. Many black people and people of color in America and around the world, who are without the luxury of accumulated wealth, must continue to work to support their families.

This limited access to wealth has contributed to the increased rate of Covid-19 infections and deaths in communities of color.

Studies suggest that the majority of people in this demographic are “frontline“ workers and “essential” workers, whose physical presence are required on their jobs to provide valuable services that the public depends on and could not go without – they are unable to work from home. Many have jobs such as healthcare workers, factory workers, meat packers,

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Embrace Life with Our Gospel Playlist

Wax & Wonder's Gospel Playlist

During these times, things feel very much out of our control. To help with anxiety, music can help serve as a calming force!

What better music for your Sunday morning than some good ole’ Gospel music?!

We've developed a Playlist with you in mind; you can also check it out on YouTube by clicking here.

·      How Great Thou Art – Penatonix, Jennifer Hudson

·      His Eye Is On the Sparrow – Tanya Blount & Lauryn Hill

·      God Favored Me – Hezekiah Walker

·      Just Don’t Wanna Know – Marvin Winans

·      Take Me to the King – Tamela Mann

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Embrace Life: 90s Music Playlist

Wax & Wonder's 90's Throwback Playlist

In today's world of mandatory social distancing due to the Coronavirus outbreak, many have turned to music to keep their spirits up. Whether it's in Italy where folks have joined their voices to sing on their balconies or on Instagram Live with DJs like DNice, Kid Capri and QuestLove, who have been spinning countless hours of hits, music has been used as a unifier and a means to help heal us during these challenging times.

To help you push through our current space, I've put together this 90s Throwback Playlist to help get your through your week.

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Letter from Tianna, Our Founder & CEO

To You - Our Fellow Afro-Print Lover, Since being in business, we have been committed to encouraging our clients to embrace their uniqueness through our bold and vibrant African Fashion styles. Today, we encourage you to use your unique beauty, strength and grace to remain steadfast during this unprecedented and challenging time. Our hearts are with those who have been affected by COVID-19. We also thank all of you, who are at the frontline of care – doctors, nurses and others helping to provide public services. May each of you be mentally, spiritually and physically well. Whether you are at home with kids and/or a significant other, or are single and living on your own, or a caregiver to an elderly parent, we would like to hear from you! Engage members of the Tribe in our "Print Rising" Facebook Group – Don’t let this current, temporary norm of social distancing make you feel lonely. Share in the group, and also feel free to email us at hello@waxandwonder.com with ideas on things that would enhance your experience. We do what we do, for you!

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NOBODY LIKE ME

DOING IT FOR THE CULTURE: ACCORDING TO WAX & WONDER BRAND AMBASSADORS

For Black History Month, we asked a few of our Brand Ambassadors to shine a spotlight on someone, who is either #doingitfortheculture or has heavily influenced their professional space. Funny enough, they each came up with a woman, which is perfect considering International Women's Day is around the corner. 

Our Ambassadors are storytellers and social entrepreneurs, who are making an impact in their local U.S communities and throughout the Black Diaspora.

Here's what Tyler said:

"As a woman of color looking to be in the beauty industry, it was hard to find people that looked like me as forms of inspiration. That is until I discovered Jackie Aina! 

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WHEN IN DOUBT

DOING IT FOR THE CULTURE: ACCORDING TO WAX & WONDER BRAND AMBASSADORS

For Black History Month, we asked a few of our Brand Ambassadors to shine a spotlight on someone, who is either #doingitfortheculture or has heavily influenced their professional space. Funny enough, they each came up with a woman, which is perfect considering International Women's Day is around the corner. 

Our Ambassadors are storytellers and social entrepreneurs, who are making an impact in their local U.S communities and throughout the Black Diaspora.

Here's what Christine said:

"As a health care professional I am proud to know that we had African-American women like MARY Mahoney paving the way for us in the health care field.  She was the first African American to study and work as a professionally trained nurse in the United States, graduating in 1879. 

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POWER MOVES

DOING IT FOR THE CULTURE: ACCORDING TO WAX & WONDER BRAND AMBASSADORS

For Black History Month, we asked a few of our Brand Ambassadors to shine a spotlight on someone, who is either #doingitfortheculture or has heavily influenced their professional space. Funny enough, they each came up with a woman, which is perfect considering International Women's Day is around the corner. 

Our Ambassadors are storytellers and social entrepreneurs, who are making an impact in their local U.S communities and throughout the Black Diaspora.

Here's what Natasha said:

"My fate was sealed junior year of high school. I had a Business Economics teacher who saw my untapped passion and nurtured my love for numbers. I mean I had always done well in all the Math classes I had taken but this was something different, something SPECIAL. It was bookkeeping, bank account balancing, debits and credits, and playing with other folks money () and I LOVED IT.

So for this Black History Month tribute I’ve chosen to shout out Mrs. Mary T Washington, CPA. She was the first African American woman to become a certified public accountant

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SEIZE THE DAY LIKE A BADASS

Doing it for the culture: According to Wax & Wonder Brand Ambassadors

For Black History Month, we asked a few of our Brand Ambassadors to shine a spotlight on someone, who is either #doingitfortheculture or has heavily influenced their professional space. Funny enough, they each came up with a woman, which is perfect considering International Women's Day is around the corner. 

Our Ambassadors are storytellers and social entrepreneurs, who are making an impact in their local U.S communities and throughout the Black Diaspora.

Here's what Lorna said:

"Do you sometimes feel that you have to minimize your shine? I've had to. 😏 Oh, I could tell you stories. But then I virtually met @badassboz and she confirms that it's okay to be me, just as I am - unapologetic!

Let me introduce to some and welcome to others one of my #WC's Bozoma Saint John @badassboz. A tall striking ebony hued powerhouse who loves her daughter, adores her mom, misses her husband and takes no bull&%$#! 

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Wear the Culture: Celebrate Black History Year Round

Beyond Black History Month, everyday is a good day to support Black culture - whether it’s the books you read, music you download, tasty and flavorful food you eat, or businesses you support.  

Black History Month gets us especially hyped though because we know we will see more people repping their African heritage through vibrant Afro-print apparel and accessories.

To help get you prepared for the month, check out our Black History Month Collection. We have pulled a few Wax & Wonder items that will be the perfect addition to your closet, year round. Once accessorized and styled to your taste, we have no doubt that you will exude the beauty, uniqueness, strength and confidence that is Black culture. 

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