Ruby Roo

Sneak Peak of the hair shoot I did yesterday (I took a picture off the photographer's computer screen). I cannot wait till the final edits are done. From my Ruby Roo red lips by mac to the long brazilian hair, I had so much fun with this. For once I had to be seductive instead of fun and bubbly with a smile it was quite a change all I kept thinking was SMIZE SMIZE SMIZE.

Long hair, Don't care....

"....But it really be weave"

Just got home from a hair shoot where I got this long, literally 27inches of Brazilian hair. 

It looks so pretty, I feel like princess Jasmine but everyone is saying I look like Cher...the young one I hope.lol Anyways I still have my make-up on so I thought I would snap a few webcam pics. Btw, people be sleeping on extensions because a good weave is pretty costly. The hair I'm wearing right now is about $270 a pack and I have two packs in my hair so think about that next time you make fun of a girl's tracks.lol 

Afrique Fundraiser for Change.

I would like to dedicate this post to my friends Ruby, Aja, and Troy who are doing something absolutely amazing for our continent of Africa. They are all "youngsters" who have started their own charity organization to giveback and help out back home. They gave me the honor of speaking about my campaign V.O.W.  at the event which got alot of positive feedback and I'm thankful for the opportunity. I did realize however that I really need to work on my public speaking skills because I get so nervous. I know I can do better and will in the future because practice makes perfect. Right now I'm planning my own event which will be a seminar about stopping the cycle of abuse and raising awareness about domestic violence in Africa, it will be held in October in honor of Domestic Violence awareness month. Now for the fun part...lol Here are some photos from the event. I wore Jeantrix (brown gown) and cote minu (blue mini dress)

Photo credit: Omar Rafik

Angola is Miss Universe 2011!!!

*Luda voice* The best women in the world are from Africa....

Beating out 88 other countries, I cannot be more proud or excited that the new Miss Universe is an African! If you are friends with me on facebook or follow me on twitter (@fatimabokoum) then you know I wanted her to win before the pageant even started and I predicted her as the winner. It was just something about her, her slow elegant walk, that gorgeous smile, and body to die for...she just stood out to me. As a fellow pageant girl and African, I think Leila Lopes is absolutely stunning and I'm so glad she got that crown, well deserved. The Miss Universe pageant compared to a lot of other pageants stresses more on personality and physical appearance, it truly is a beauty contest which isn't all bad because it helps you build self-esteem and confidence. I don't think someone who doesn't believe in themselves can strut around in a 2 piece on national television now can they?

Anyways I wanted to take this time to talk a little bit about pageants because I noticed many of my followers viewed it so negatively saying it's just for superficial bimbos or that if these girls really cared about the world they wouldn't be walking around in fancy dresses on tv but somewhere in Africa feeding the children. What people don't understand is that pageants are all about creating opportunities for yourself which eventually can lead to you helping others. You help yourself so you can help others, get it? When you compete in a pageant not only can you gain life long friendships but you learn about yourself, you master your strengths and weaknesses. There is always something to take back with you from participating in pageants even if it's just a memory, because the experience is unforgettable. Now as for the winner, you don't just take home a sash and a tiara but you become a role model, ambassador, and public figure. You also get the opportunity to not only attend various events but you get to network and meet people who can help you towards your future goals. The networking possibilities are the true prize of winning a pageant. I'm not saying that there is no emphasis on beauty but for many pageants intelligence matters because there is an interview and talent competition. And you know what, so what if they judge you based on physical appereance? Queens are suppose to be the total package, brains & beauty and there is nothing wrong that! Enough of my rambling for today, I hope I changed the mind of some anti-pageant activist.lol

Thought I would share a couple of photos here from a shoot I did for this bridal magazine. It was so much fun wearing a wedding dress for my first time! It reminded me so much of how exciting it is to be in love and how old I'm actually getting. lol Ever since I was a little girl I have pictured my dream wedding in my head and now that I'm 19 I feel like this all may be a reality soon. I know 19 is still young but I wanna get married at 21 and have kids at 25 so that I can in a sense grow up with my kids. I can't wait for all this to happen when it's the right time, maybe I'm a little obsessed with marriage and kids but what girl isn't? 

The photo in the magazine....

Behind the scenes....

Final edits...