Author Archives: Tara Pook

About Tara Pook

Just a 21 year old college student with a head full of kinky hair and dreams that can't be confined to a basic 9 to 5.

Summer Styles for Natural Hair

Many ladies are switching up their hairdos just in time for summer. Especially those with curls, kinks, and coils since the humidity can do some horrid things to natural hair. Last year I tried every single gel, serum, and pudding … Continue reading

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Late Night Vibin’: “Looks Good With Trouble” by Solange (featuring Kendrick Lamar)

Not only is Solange gracing the cover of Complex Magazine and announcing the start of her own music label, she’s also releasing new music. “Looks Good With Trouble” was originally a prelude to “Bad Girls” on her True EP, but … Continue reading

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How to Make Cilantro Lime Rice (Yes, like the kind at Chipotle)

If you’re a college student like I am, you love Chipotle. The location near my school usually has a line that reaches the door, and I always wait patiently so I can order. One of the best parts of my … Continue reading

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Limit|Liberate: A Poem

Remain mindful, But know when time calls for clearing of a full mind. We were gifted with lungs, So that when we breathe in distress, We can filter out the poison, and nourish our bodies with the lesson. Mixed emotions are the … Continue reading

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Goodwill Hunting: Shorts for Summer

Though the calendar still says it’s spring, it definitely feels like summer in South Florida. My wardrobe consists of black, black, and more black clothes so I decided it was time to prepare for the heat. I’m still working on … Continue reading

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