who is miss naja?
Thanks for visiting my personal blog.
I launched my very 1st website, MissNaja.com in 2014 after running a successful free tumblr blog for many years. At that time, I knew I wanted my brand to have a home of its own and I taught myself to code and build this website! Over the years, I’ve written over 250+ articles on this very site, many were penned before I became a Wife in 2016, a Life Coach in 2018, and a full-time entrepreneur. While I don’t write 10 articles per month on MissNaja.com anymore, I am still around! She’s my 1st baby and this blog is like a time capsule to some major transitional years. These days, I spend my time at my businesses BlendedandBlack.com and VIPStepmom.com. My professional website, NajaHall.com will give you an overview of all of my latest endeavors and contact and booking info. Thank you for being here. It means the world to me.
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Pumpkin Carving Tips and Tools
We’re at Day 2 of Pumpkin Week here at MissNaja and today is all about carving! Check out this awesome article first featured here. Tips for selecting the right tools when carving, preserving and illuminating a Halloween pumpkin. What’s Halloween without a carved pumpkin? Check out these tips and tricks for selecting the right tool, […]
Not my circus, not my monkeys- Worry about your DAMN SELF OK!
Happy Monday folks! Aside from kicking off Pumpkin Week on the blog today, I also wanted to share one of my favorite Polish Proverbs! “Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys”. I have the t-shirt, the mug and the screensaver! If you’re anything like me, you simply want the best for yourself and those around you…..but […]
20 Minute Home Pumpkin Facial
Even when Halloween season wraps up, pumpkins still pop up everywhere during fall: in lattes, baked goods, and on the front stoops of the houses in your neighborhood. But you may not have used this ubiquitous squash in your beauty regimen yet. As it turns out, pumpkins are great for your skin—they’re loaded with vitamins […]
Step-by-Step 10 minute Protective Style for Natural Hair
It’s FRIDAYYYYYY! And I know we’re all ending our weeks and making grand weekend plans! What are you wearing on that dinner date tonight? And most importantly, what are you going to do with your hair?!?! Well, my go-to style is one that garners all sorts of compliments! I was once out and a gentleman […]
DIYDS: Make your own Fabric Necklace
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The Infinity Wrap Dress! 20 Dresses in ONE!
As you may have figured out by now, I am the QUEEN of finding great deals. I scored this dress last summer, but I’ve never gotten around to wearing it……until now! The infinity dress (or Infinity wrap dress) has been around for 2 seasons, but will never go out of style because you can transform […]
At home Blackhead Removal DIY Pore Strips
DIYDS: Do It Your Damn Self with Miss Naja! This is a quick and effective method to safely remove Blackheads & Whiteheads from your face. You only need 2 main ingredients, Gelatin & Milk! In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a Pore Strip in 25 seconds! What You’ll Need! Milk, Unflavored Gelatin […]
Michelle Obama stuns in Vera Wang for China State Dinner
WASHINGTON – A powerhouse lineup mixing Hollywood, diplomacy and corporate America streamed into the White House for President Barack Obama’s lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping. From “Empire” creator Lee Daniels to Disney CEO Bob Iger, from diplo-eminence Henry Kissinger to uber-philanthropist David Rubenstein, the attendees represented the Obamas’ effort to bring together an […]
Do we Really need more Social Media Networks? Periscope and Blab Review
It’s so tough to keep up with every new social network these days! As a blogger, I try to stay ahead of the trends and at a minimum, get to know the different social networking platforms that exist today! I’ll be going over my experiences with Periscope and Blab, both of which you can access […]
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to mi amor! My guy and I have this tradition where we send one another a birthday email. It has to be in my/his inbox before sunrise. Here’s a snippet of the one I sent him last year. I wanted to share with you all because I never really show the struggles that […]
How to make the BEST Stuffed Bellpeppers in the WORLD!
Whether you’re a novice or a pro, you’ll love this 20 minute meal! For my very 1st #KitchenVixen video, I decided to prepare Stuffed Bellpeppers! Check out my step-by-step video on Youtube! And don’t forget to subscribe! (Ingredients and prep info below) Miss Naja Ingredients: Bellpeppers 1 1/2 lb Ground Beef or your choice of […]
NEVER FORGET Black Wall Street! 3000 Blacks massacred in Oklahoma
I know it’s Fashion Week here in Manhattan and I should be posting fluff about Haute Couture shows that I’m not going to, blogging about $300 oversized T-shirts by Kanye West and hobnobbing with C- list celebrities in borrowed outfits and posting rave pictures on Instagram! I’ll get back to all of that, but I […]
Can’t find an outfit? MAKE YOUR OWN!
Summer is almost officially over and I am soaking up every bit of the sun that I can! After Labor Day, we all tone down our colors and begin to layer up! This weekend, I decided to let it all hang out before Jack Frost makes his appearance. The weather on the East Coast was […]
Gone with the wind FABULOUS
In a previous post, I mentioned another gown that I scored on the final day during final hour of the Atlanta Women’s Expo. If you’re not familiar with the way Expos work, many vendors sell their product over the span of 3 to 7 seven days. Normally by the end they are tired and reluctant to […]
Little Mermaid
I found this dress at the Women’s Expo in Atlanta! The vendor was ready to pack up and leave, so she gave me the dress for only $45!!!! I literally thought I’d struck gold. The fabric is quite heavy and sturdy and the top can be tied in various ways.
Champagne and Caviar
Last month, I emceed my cousin’s wedding in Memphis. Since I did not have to wear the same gown as the bridal party, I chose to wear the same colors. An awesome friend and designer, Gaelle Faith lent me this iridescent, champagne colored evening gown that she made. The dress has cut-outs that […]
Buns and Bronzer
I went a bit crazy with the bronzer on this fine summer night, but some just thought I had the glow of LOVE! This cute little super- low cut Peplum dress is from Rainbow. Yes RAINBOW!!!! And it was no more than $25! My theory is […]
Look like a million bucks for $20
This dress is a true testimony to the fact that one does not have to spend a small fortune to look great! I got SOOOOO many compliments on this $20 dress from Rainbow! I wore it to church and then to brunch. I have also worn it to the office, paired with a blazer. Yes, […]
Crazy, Sexy, Cool
When you want to wear your hot shorts, but you still need to remain a bit covered, opt for a side- slit top or a twisted asymmetrical top! Both are fashion forward, very affordable and easily paired with any sort of bottoms!
Foxy Brown is in Town
I found this little number at a local Harlem Boutique and it was perfect for the romantic Atlantic City Getaway in which I was whisked away! The tribal print matching top and bottom (Yes, I wore a set) made for a great combo with “the fro”. I felt a little 70s since the pants were […]