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Leanne Simmonds
Londinium
I'm into languages, school leadership and creativity of all kinds; citizen of London and anywhere else that will have me.
Interests: Languages, fabric, sewing, crafting, crocheting, life-styling, laughing, cinema, theatre, music (a little bit of everything that's good), writing, poetry and spoken word, eating, cooking, DANCING, laughing, good fam and friends
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Little White Lie
Sooooo... Halfway through watching, on Netflix UK, the story of a mixed-heritage/ethnicity girl, raised as white Jewish. A well-known incident now, methinks. It was interesting to hear her describe her experiences, from being considered to have "bad" hair and skin (read 'curly' and 'dark', respectively) in "the white world', to... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2015 at B.I.B.Y. BlacKISBeautifulY'all
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So...this article, and a few recent conversations...
So...this article, and a few recent conversations with friends, colleagues and fam, prompted me to get writing. There seems to be a resurgence in vaguely nodding to/appropriating culturally and inherently 'Black' talk, street style, music, hairstyles, perceived physical attributes - hips, lips, booty and other bits - with little recognition,... Continue reading
Posted Jun 27, 2015 at B.I.B.Y. BlacKISBeautifulY'all
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Hair Today
However we wear it, we CAN wear it. And SO well! From Unbeweaveable lengths, volumes and heights to au naturel protectives, braid-outs, twist-outs, flat twists, buns, Chiney-Bump-Bantu-Knots, presses and blow-outs, crops and fades, single plaits, Goddess braids, cane and corn in rows, up-dos and down-dos, TWAs, dreads, locks, relaxed, texturised... Continue reading
Posted Jun 24, 2015 at B.I.B.Y. BlacKISBeautifulY'all
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Oh, yes. The time flew by in a haze of craftiness!...
Posted Oct 8, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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How did September fly by soooo quickly?!
Posted Oct 8, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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SO many different ways to say thank you! Merci! Lx
Posted Aug 31, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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So, my lovely Auntie A., bought me some lovely...
Posted Aug 31, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Freshly baked, Cute as a Button, Ear Candy. Stick...
Posted Aug 31, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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For a(nother) Very Special Birthday Girl!
Posted Aug 26, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Well, I think I've made up for the blogging...
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Peanut Butter a Blondies from Detoxinista! I miss...
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Blank for your OWN message! What's on your heart?...
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Alternative Birthday Shout-out! Cute.
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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'The Jordanne', super-sized zippered pouches for...
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Button it!
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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And...here is the 'back side'! Oh, là là!
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Certainly NOT two-faced! 😉😉 Sold! Merci...
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Chaise...oh, my days! Sold! Gracias 😍
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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First cushions requested! Order fulfilled!...
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Someday my prints will come! Sold! 😊
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Back to Paris (print!)... Sold!
Posted Aug 24, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Blankies for Girlies! The Pink Version, at last!
Posted Jun 25, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Burp cloths! First try! They were loved 😊
Posted Jun 25, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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Y...adentro. And...inside!
Posted May 7, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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😍
Posted May 7, 2014 at micasaestucasa
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