The Storm OverHead

It's raining lightly at 12:26 in the morning
it's not your birthday no longer
but I choose to remember it
seems onimous, that this new day rings somber
I found your picture, thought I threw it away
werid, I didnt know my heart could ache
must have buried these feelings deep
wished that all this was, was sleep
I guess its safe to say
I never got over you
I'll let this storm be a reminder of how to view
life as beauty and renew

Waiting for the day I was strong enough to cope
that day never came, I gave up all hope
of you coming back to me
saying it was all a mistunderstanding
I miss your face, the way you speak
your eyes, smile, and honesty
the mirage of friendship that decreased
the storm inside waned and is free
the memories I keep are strong and sweet
there's still The Bar as high as a Tree
someday I'll find the one with The Real Imani


The Storm Overhead

Cathy Comic Strip is No More

At the age of five I began reading The New York  Daily News Cartoon/Comic Strip

I used to skip Cathy well all comic strips that I couldn't understand or thought was too mean (had too much violence). I would read my favorites: Blondie, Beetle Bailey, Curtis, Dennis The Menace, Mutts, Mother Grimm, Baby Blues Hagar the Horrible, Broom Hilda, Get Fuzzy, Zits, and the occasional Annie

But I would always come back and try to comprehend Cathy's reasons for not putting on a bathing suit or trying to tell her mother she hasn't found "the one", or why she constantly griped about her weight.

I could never understand the women plight  in her comic strip at this time till I reach the age of thirteen and could sniggle an some of her later comic strips: of Cathy talking to her adorable dog, and answering the door in a bath towel only to be faced with a new neighbor whose was attractive: OOPS!

So farewell Cathy, sometimes it takes maturing to laugh a little more.


Excerpt: from Yahoo News:

"Guisewite, 59, said she chose to end the largely autobiographical comic strip because she wanted more time with her 18-year-old daughter and her parents and because "other personal deadlines started becoming more pressing for me than the newspaper ones."
She said her "creative biological clock" was also urging her to try something else, although she isn't sure what that will be.

The best part about writing the comic, "besides the personal therapy," she said, was how she was able to connect with women
"It was just such a privilege to be able to be that voice for women," she said.


The final "Cathy" strip, will run in newspapers on Sunday, Oct. 3. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_cathy_calls_it_quits

My Review of Wren

Great Stye Cute Loafers!

By LoveItxoxo from NY-NC on 6/3/2010

4out of 5

Sizing: Feels true to size
Width: Feels too narrow
Pros: Stylish
Cons: Too Stiff
Best Uses: Work, School, Casual Wear
Describe Yourself: Style Driven

These loafers caught my eyes as I was scrolling through all the loafers available:
FYI I love loafers, it's been a secret of mines since I was a younger!

I wanted to purchase these loafers in black and brown suede as well as the patent leather: I Bought only the black patent leather ones (for now)

Delivery was on time

Packaging was ok: The Company should have shipped these shoes in a protective plastic covering the shoes box inside the shipping box, just in case of the weather. These loafers where shipped with a single shipping air pocket and placed in the shipping box.

RATING: I give these shoes a 4 out of a possible 5: The issues with the shoes which I describe below, may only be a defect with this single pair, the rest of the details make thse shoes a quality 4.

These Wren Loafers do look similar to the loafers online, there are issues with the stichting and the soles of the in these Patent Leather Wren's:

Though these loafers are cute

Issues: Stitching, a little Narrow: But able to slip on with comfort, needs to be broken in, Smooth Sole (but No Traction)

Stitching was a problem:Irregular uneven and thin-thick in some areas

The stitching also looked gray in some areas and white in others

I'm a stickler for shoes detail but these loafers were off and odd with the terrible stiching being discolored in areas that I didnt want to keep them:

Also the soles didnt have any traction, again I am not a person who have everything perfect when it comes to shoes.  But certain  details have to be accurate, it is very important to have traction on shoes. The bottom of the loafers (the soles) were smooth and slick, so it wouldn't be a good idea to wear these Patent Leather loafers in the rain or on smooth surfaces

Which I wanted to be able to wear these year around

I return them, I may order the suede black or brown loafers and see how they look

For the price and brand I'd say purchase (if you are interested in the brand and style).

The Blueprint 3, Uhhhh On To The Next One.....

Listening to the whole album I gotta say: "Jay, on to the next one",

No, Really Jay-Z your gonna have to put out another album to cover the bland taste of The Blueprint 3

I mean damn with so much talk about The Blueprint 3.All the DJ's that were going to lend their talent to one of the most "anticipate" albums of Jay-Z mainstream carrer was,

More Over hyped then the Kingdom Come : The Blueprint 3 tracks are ALL skippable, I couldnt sit and listen to any of the fifteen tracks, FIFTEEN TRACKS and none that made me rap along with Jay?! The beats are subpar at best                   

Resonable Doubt

Jay-Z - Feelin' It

Jay-Z - Brooklyn's Finest Biggie & Jay Blazed on this track

Coming of Age

Can't Knock the Hustle Feat. Mary J. Blige

Vol. 2

Vol. 2 Was ALL Platinum (Instant Classic) Jay-Z:

Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)

Ride or Die

Paper Chase

It's Alright

What happen to the thrilling beats that came from Vol 3. ??

 (Snoopy track)

It's Hot (Some Like it Hot)

Things That U Do Feat. (Mariah Carey)

Jigga My Nigga

Anything (AKA The Annie Track)

The Blueprint

Or the electricity of Takeover, Heart of the City (Ain't No Love),

Jay-Z - Izzo (Classic)

Better yet the rap harking of Jay-Z Heart: Song Cry

Never Change (An Instant Classic) off The Blueprint

Even The Black Album (which was a Different side of Jay), Tracks had sick beats:

Allure

Moment of Clarity

Dirt Off Your Shoulder  

 

  Encore was a classic sounding melody

 

"On To The Next One" itself was just all right, not a crazy sicc beat, just all right I've heard better, hell I've heard The most amazing tracks from
Jay-Z

 

The Blueprint 3 failed me....  Well Jay-Z, On To The Next One,

Next Blazin Album, that is......

 

Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Conditioner: Product Review (Conditioner)

Its that time again: Product Review Time!!!! 

The Grocery Store Brand (Trader Joe's) Conditioner:

Trader Joe's: Nourish Spa Balance Moisturizing Conditioner

Product Name: Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Balance Moisturizing Conditioner

Bottle Size: Size: 16 fl oz (500 ml)

Price: $2.99 + Tax= $3.53

Pros: Moisturizes well, thick consistancy, smells good, not "perfumy"

Cons: None that I can think of

FYI: This conditioner does "foam up" when rubbed in wet hands. Thick and Creamy consistancy when applied to dry hair with hands that are dry (hands that do not have water on them).

Try It or Dont Buy It?

TRY IT, Your hair may thank you!



Ingredients:
Info compliments of LHCF:

Main ingredients: purified water, rosemary oil, valencia orange citrus, mango, lemongrass, ginko biloba, echinacea, willow bark, sea kelp, chamomile flower, and textured soy protein.


Consistency: Thick, lotion-like conditioner: Reminds me of Aveeno
(you know the oatmeal lotion)


Scent\Smell: Lightly scented citrus (not lemony, but take a look at the ingredient's in this conditioner is 99% citrus botanicals.
 Lightly citrus scented conditioner.

Product Features
Picture and Brief Info: Compliments of Amazon

Enriched with Organic Botanicals


Balanced Hair Remoisturizer Ideal for Replenishing Dry, Brittle Hair


Adds Moisture and Manageability


Cruelty Free (Never Tested on Animals) - No Animal Products in Ingredients


Does Not Contain Harmful Laurel/Laureth Sulfates, Found in Most Personal Care Product


Shampoos, Gels, Conditioners and Body Washes

Head's Up: What is Trader Joe's????
Compliments of Wiki
 
Trader Joe's is a privately held chain of specialty grocery stores headquartered in Monrovia, California

Is This store in your Area????

As of December 2009[update], Trader Joe's has a total of 338 stores in 25 states and Washington, D.C., with more stores being added regularly.

**Hint: Google Trader Joe's+ (Your Area) there may be a Trader Joe Market in your area!  

Hope For Haiti Telethon

Hope For Haiti aired this passed Friday, the telethon raised more than $57 million, watching the entire telethon was emotional, the stories in addition to the singers who sang their own rendition of popular hope & resilience songs, shook me and I was tearing up so much.

One story about a man believing and hoping his wife was still alive under the earthquake's rubble, was in fact alive stating "Dead or Alive: she loves her husband".

Even in my local Kroger grocery store, there are Haiti charitable donation set up at each check out counter; I donated what ever change I received back from my change to the donation box.

I felt the "Best" perfomances were sung by these Singers and Song Writers:

Mary J Blige who sung 'Hard Times" Come Again No More"

Christina Aguilera sung amazingly beautiful: "Lift Me Up"

Madonna  sang an up beat: “Like a Prayer” with a choir, that was phenomenally joyous

Jay-Z Rapped while on stage U2's Bono & Rihanna gave vocals to:

"'Stranded' at Haiti  (Haiti Mon Amour)"

 Taylor Swift Soft and gentle song: "Breathless"

 

Wyclef Jean with his Country flag draped over his neck, closed the telethon with a Inspiring and Up Lifting: Rivers of Babylon


 

 
'Hope For Haiti Now' Performances: Track-By-Track List


Info Supplied by MTV.COM

Alicia Keys: "Prelude to a Kiss"

Coldplay: "A Message"

Stevie Wonder: "A Time to Love"/ "Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Shakira: "I'll Stand by You"

John Legend: "Motherless Child"

Mary J. Blige: "Hard Times" "Hard Times Come Again No More"

Taylor Swift: "Breathless"

Christina Aguilera: "Lift Me Up

Beyoncé: "Halo"

Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban and Kid Rock: "Lean on Me"

Madonna: "Like a Prayer"

Justin Timberlake: "Hallelujah"

Jennifer Hudson: "Let It Be"

Emeline Michel: "Many Rivers To Cross"

Jay-Z with U2's Bono and The Edge (featuring Rihanna): "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)"

Dave Matthews & Neil Young: "Alone & Forsaken"

Sting: "Driven To Tears"

Bruce Springsteen: "We Shall Overcome"Wyclef Jean: "Rivers of Babylon"

Learn more about what you can do to help with earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti,

Visit HopeForHaitiNow.org or call

(877) 99-HAITI to make a donation now.

Really Cute Kitten Being Tickled

Hair Tool for Naturals: {Part 1} Care for Your Natural Hair: A Better Way {Updated February 12, 2011}

{Updated February 12, 2011}

Is there such a way of caring for natural hair “the right way", well I'd say yes.


Let discuss a few hair care tips and tools every natural should invest in: You can add or enhance these tips in your own Natural Hair Care Regimen

HAIR TOOLS  

Bone Comb Also Called: Bakelite, Resin, Or Seamless Comb

Are made of resin; this type of combs are said to be very beneficial to hair:

1. Anti Static 
2. De-tangles
3. Helps prevent split ends
4. Seamless- combs prevent breakages and split ends to hair

REMINDER

Bone Combs (Resin Combs) can crack (develop small chips) over time: 

Cause by friction, heat, or shock to the comb, using a cracked comb can cause hair snags or can pull hair out.

Resin is not plastic; they are not as flexible as plastic combs are more fragile.

Please be sure if you buy a Bone Comb to inspect your comb on a monthly basis to make sure your comb does not have any chips, cracks, or hairline fractures.

WHERE TO BUY BONE COMBS? 

Be-aware there are beauty supply stores and some manufacturers are making plastic combs of the same color and calling them "bone" combs. 

Fake Bone combs is low priced: $1.00-$3.00 there cheap and have seams

 Whats are "Seams": Seams are the line running through the teeth of the comb, this plastic line causes damage to hair all combs have seams unless it is created without this manufacturer detail.

Bone Combs are seamless and provide better protection against breakage and split ends then regular combs.

 When buying bone combs online contacting the seller is always a good idea

Ask the seller if the bone comb they are selling are 100% Organic Resin, make sure to specify which comb you are referring to and want to buy

Links to Website Selling Bone Combs are Below:

EBay Bone Combs

HairSense Bone Combs (also known as bakelite combs)

Honey Fig 100% Organic Resin Combs

Wide Tooth Comb (Shower Combs)

You can buy a wide tooth (or a shower comb) at your local Beauty Supply Store, Drugstore, or Supermarket.

Wide tooth combs (in my opinion) is a good way to ensure less breakage  
(when it comes to combing natural hair)

• Less Stress on Natural Hair

• Less Headache (Literally)

• No Broken Comb handles (Ha ha ha). No really just last week I broke my comb handle, no I wasnt using the correct comb: I shoulda used my shower comb (also called a wide tooth comb).


Brush (Boar Brush)

Honestly I tried to ban my boar brush hard bristle brushes causes split ends and damage to the hair.
 I couldn't throw mines away, I purchase a softer brush instead my boar brush slicks my hard to tame areas: nape, foreline etc

Get a boar brush (you'll need it to create cute sleek styles with your natural tresses), just don’t abuse your hair, be gentle when brushing with a boar brush (any hard bristle brush). A couple of strokes is all it takes: if not, and theres still a few stray hair standing: Put Down The Brush and  Keep it Moving: Don't over do it with the brushing!

This professional salon type Boar Brush is used for styling hair with heat and distributing oils through-out hair, not for regular hair styling.

A small hand size boar brush is a perfect to hair in your Hair Tools          I have a boar brush like these there easier to hold and just right for regular hair brushing

Elastic Scrunchies (No Metal ) "Ouchless" Hair Scrunchies

Yea I know everyone says "buy the NO METAL ouch-less scrunchies", there popular and for good reason:

The no metal scrunchies may prevent less stress on the hair and these come in handy when it's time to de-tangle your hair.

I can't tell how many times my hair has snag, snap, and been pulled out by metal secured scrunchies: I also think these ouch-less last longer than the metal ones too.

Silk Scarf

I cant stress this enough: Silk scarves saves strands! Please buy at least one silk scarf, not only does it retains your natural hair moisture, less fly away's (lays your hair down quick), and keeps your hair from rubbing and breaking off:
Satin and Cotton scarves do not have the benefits that a 100% Silk Scarves has:
Buy at least one to cover your hair at night


Types of Silk Scarf
 Now here's the fun part, there are different type of scarf to buy and wear:


The Headband Scarf 
 If your tired of your silky scarf for slipping off especially when you sleep

"Paisley Dream"
"Bohemian Groovy Chick' Easy Tie Scarf





"Flower Child" Easy Tie Scarf

TIP: Type In Headband Scarf GOOGLE image search you'll find websites where you can purchase these pretty and functional head scarfs.

Heres's a shortcut google link to pictures and websites that sell silk scarfs:
 http://www.google.com/images?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1024&bih=573&gbv=2&tbs=isch:1&aq=f&aqi=&oq=&q=Headband%20Scarf%20elastic

Tips on Purchasing a Good Silk Scarf

Seems easy to do (buying a silk scarf) but there's so many types of silk and sizes of scarves
Silk Satin is a good choice

Here's how to spot a Silk Satin Scarf:

Shiny on one side dull on the other: Soft to the touch

Choose the right size scarf

You don't want to be drowning in a head scarf (Maybe You Do) I Don't Know BUT:

(Measurements Are in Inches)

Sizes Breakdown

"21" x 21"  (Small Bandanna Type)


"35x35" (Bigger Shawl size, ends of scarves can be wrap around head once and tied in the front)

Make sure you know whether the scarf measurements are in Inches and or Centimeters:
The wrong sized scarf can be too big or small for your head.

If the seller has the measurements in CM: Centimeters, you can print out a small list of Measurements to take with you while shopping, if your buying online, you can Google Conversions inches to centimeters, to make sure they have the size scarf your looking for.

Mist/Spray Bottle 

Naturals, I'm sure you have an old leave-in conditioner with a spray attachment cap Reuse! Fill that old spray bottle with purified filtered water (distilled bottled water is gentle on hair, rather than tap water with heavy minerals and sediments).

Spritz you hair every now and then keeps your hair well hydrated.
If you don't have a spray bottle pick one up at your local Drugstore, 99 Cents store, Wal-mart: or you can buy a sets of spray bottles containing 2 or up to 12 bottles that comes with the spray nozzle as well.

Moisturizing Conditioner and\or Leave-In's
 

Have a thick conditioner on hand? You can you a good quality moisturizing conditioner as a leave-in for your hair.

Some ladies on hair website suggest using a Leave-In Conditioner made for that exact purpose

I believe a regular conditioner without protein or heavy synthetic ingredients can be perfect for Leave-In Conditioner:

When using regular hair conditioners as a Leave-In's 

Dilute 2-4 ounces of a moisturizing conditioner to a liquid consistency and massage directly into parted hair or put into a spray bottle and spray throughout hair.

Remember to use only small amount (no more than a quarter size) if using straight from the bottle.

When using regular hair conditioners as a Leave-In's it's important to use as little as possible to soften the hair.

REMEMBER: Most conditioners are meant to be used as a 5-30 minute hair treatment and should be washed out of the hair:

Never Use Protein Conditioners as a Leave-In 

Never Use a Deep Conditioner as a Leave-In

Protein Conditioners and Deep Conditioners are not meant to be use on a every day basis or left in your hair.

Terrible results can happen if you put a Deep Conditioner or Protein Conditioner in your hair and leave it in as a Leave-In Conditioner:

• Brittle Hair (Prone to Breakage)
• Product  Build-Up
• Elastic/Stretchy Hair
• Sticky/Gummy Hair

So instead of using ANY conditioner to moisturize your hair, pick a conditioner (leave-in) that has NO protein, heavy synthetics, silicone, or alcohols in the ingredient label. Use a conditioner with moisturizing ingredients

This (link below) talks about How To Choose a Moisturizing Conditioner

Top 4 Ingredients To Look for when Choosing a Moisturizing Conditioner UPDATED! 

Care for Your Natural Hair: A Better Way {Part 2}: 

Coming Soon:

Types of Proteins, Do Natural Hair Need a Protein Conditioner?

Oils for Natural Hair Care UPDATED!

Original Post 
September 29, 2009

When I first started to truly learn about my natural hair, I continue to find threads discussing various types of oils on websites like LHCF: Longhaircareforum, of BHM: Black Hair Media, Nappturality, and NC naturallycurly

Each website discussed  there favorite oils to used for there hair, how some oils had the same or different qualities, and their method on how to "seal" with certain oils.

I had no clue what "Sealing meant" or how anyone could have a favorite oil. I mean besides Olive Oil and Coconut Oil, I didn't know there are so many different types of wonderful oils that can be used on hair; and with so many oils to choose from, everyone seem to have there favorite.

Whatever oil you plan on using in your hair make sure all oils you buy says: Unrefined and or Cold Pressed: these two forms of pressed oil are believed to be the safest and purest form of oils.

I wouldn't suggest anything but the cleanest form of oils since your scalp does absorbs theses oils. There is a lot of research that you should personally look into before settling on Unrefined or Cold Press Oils: Some companies Lie and say their oils are the purest: So please do all the research you can before deciding on how your oil is being processed.

A quick research on wiki and Google.com on these Terms

Cold Pressed, Hexane Free, Refined, and Unrefined Oils: Each is a different process of creating oil. Learning these terms will help you better understand which oil is the best for the overall health and wellness of not only your hair but body.

Oils Commonly Used for Hair

Camellia Oil Also called Tea Seed Oil

Color: Clear Yellow

Consistency: N/A

Scent: N/A

Benefits for Hair: Penetrates 10x deeper and quicker than other oils, natural sunscreen, great for skin also: helps prevent stretch marks.

 

Coconut Oil

Color: Soil white, clear (see through) oil when melted

Consistency: Thin, Light Smooth

Scent: Virgin Coconut oil has a light to strong coconut scent (depends on the brand you buy and how it is pressed Cold pressed Expeller Pressed), its pleasant smell if you like that way coconut smells: I love the way coconut oil smells!

Benefits for Hair: Natural Antioxidant, prevent dandruff, adds shine to hair

Jojoba Oil Jojoba Oil (pronounced "ho-HO-bah": Technically a liquid wax

Color: Stays a clear golden liquid

Consistency: Thicker than Coconut oil, silky smooth feel

Scent: Odorless?

Benefits for Hair: Similar to your Scalps own Sebum:

Castor Oil (Hexane Free Castor Oil, it's the safest form of Castor Oil)

Color: Clear very light yellow

Consistency: Extremely Sticky, Thick

Scent: Medicine like smell (in my opinion)

Benefits for Hair: Thickens hair, retains moisture

Jamaican Black Castor (JBCO)

Color: Dark Brown

Consistency: Extremely Sticky, Thick

Scent:  Black Castor Oil has a light smoky smell, others black castor oils have a heavy smoky scent.

Benefits for Hair: Thickens hair, retains moisture, stimulate hair growth

       

                 Avocado Oil   

Color: Light Green/Yellowish

Consistency: Stays a liquid, thicker than jojoba oil,  feels very oily

Scent: Odorless/ Light "Oil" scent

Benefits for Hair: It contains many nutrients including vitamins A, D and E. Also

some chlorophyll, avocado oil is great for nourishing and moisturize dry or mature skin.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Best Quality\Purest Form of Olive Oil)

Color: Ranging from Light yellow to dark green, Stays a liquid

Consistency: Light, thin oil, oily

Scent: Light to strong olive scent: Extra virgin has a lite scent, the darker the olive oil the stronger the smell.

Benefits for Hair: Olive oil is very useful for dry, damaged hair, and has the ability to strengthens hair

Sweet Almond Oil: 

Color: Light Yellow

Consistency (Thickness): n/a for the moment

Scent: Lightly scented oil smell

Benefits: Makes hair soft,  Helps hair retain it's natural moisture, rich in protein, contains many B vitamins which are known to not only stimulate hair growth but prevent hair loss. 

Heritage Products, Grape Seed Oil 16 fl oz

Grape Seed Oil: 

Color: Light Yellow/Green

Consistency (Thickness): Thin

Scent: Lightly scented oil smell

Benefits: Antioxidants nutrients for hair, and helps promote hair growth.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil: 

Color: Light Yellow/Light Green

Consistency (Thickness): n/a for the moment

Scent: Lightly scented oil smell

Benefits: Maintains hair's natural moisture. Natural Sunscreen is perfect for dyed hair (protect color)

Where to buy these Organic oils and oils online?

Organic Oils, Oils, Beauty Ingredients and Supplies

http://fromnaturewithlove.com/searchus.asp

Great Selections of Oils, Essential Oils, Powders and More:

Mountain Rose Herb

www.mountainroseherbs.com

Jamaican Foods, Beauty Care, and More: Delivered!

Black Castor Oil

http://www.sams24-7.com/jamaican-black-castor-oil.aspx

Coastal Scents (Oils aren't organic or cold pressed unless stated)

http://www.coastalscents.com/cfwebstore/index.cfm/category/13/carrier-oils.cfm

How To Use Oils to Retain Moisture in Your Hair

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261337

"Sealing" is a term used applying oil to hair after using a leave-in conditioner/ moisturizer

Using oils as a seal; will help your hair retain moisture longer, of whatever conditioning or moisturizing products you use. Adding oil to your hair slows down water evaporating quickly out of your hair.

Steps on Sealing Hair:

1. Section your hair in four or more parts
2. Spray or Rub in a Leave-In Conditioner/Moisturizer
3. Pour a dime size amount of oil into the palm of your hand, rub into section parts

Don't forget the ends of your hair

Style hair as you like

More info about oils coming soon! 


Next Up Butters: 


What ???? 


Yup Butters, but not the kind you put on your English Muffin in the Morning!

Perfume Review: Diamonds Truly Are a Girl's Best Friend!

Created: 9-26-09

It's that time again, i'm back with another perfume review, whats the fragrance this time?

Giorgio Armani Diamonds

"Diamond smells amazing, it's long lasting, a soft deliciously beautiful fragrance".

 The scent is sophisticated, yet delicately feminine.

Age Range?? This fragrance is for ladies in there late teen (17-19) 20's-and up.

This review is of my own personal bottle of this amazing scent and the reviews on Fragrancenet.com

Though I disagree with the websites"Recommend Use is:  Casual

This perfume is way more than a "Casual" wear all day type fragrance:

This perfume can be worn anytime you want to feel sexy, confident, yet playful:

Which I recommend would be all the time, if you asked me!

But I feel it's more so for evening to night use 

 If you wear perfume(s) as your "signature scent" then, this perfume can be worn during the day and later on during the evening (after a nice bath or shower).

Diamonds is more so for evening to late night perfume, if your a lady who love to switch up your perfumes and\or body sprays, I would say use your body sprays

 (other fragrance classed perfume) in the morning through afternoon, then switch to Diamonds (a sexy and fun scent) by the evening:

Giorgio Armani: Diamonds would be perfect for a night out, date night, or being with your significant other.

DESIGN HOUSE - Giorgio Armani

YEAR INTRODUCED - 2007

FRAGRANCE NOTES - Raspberry, Lychee, Freesia, Rose, Muguet, Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli, Vetiver

Price Range: $60.00-$30.00

Scent Life: 6-10 hours

Recommended Use:  Casual

Classification: Oriental/Spicy

 

The fragrance comes in 3 bottle size to fit almost anyone's price range:

EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1 OZ
EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 1.7 OZ

EAU DE PARFUM SPRAY 3.4 OZ

Body Lotion and Showe Gel is also available