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It’s been a long time coming, I’ve back-burnered this new platform idea for a while. Thank you to the ones who whether through tough love or kind words have recently told me to just let it be - I needed that extra push more than you know ... today I chose to tell anxiety and personal traumas to take a seat - I won’t let it become me, not today! Thank you to @squarespace for making a easy to use platform that made this project that much easier and more fun. #squarespace Matthew 19:26 ° ° ° #hairblogger #bluehair #adorecolor #curls #curlygirl #melaninmagic #blogger #fashionblogger #blackgirlmagic #unicorn #coloredhair #canada #torontoblogger #jadejanelle #thecutlife #stunner #baldbaddies #makeup #skincare #skincareblogger #ambassador #hypetoronto #girlboss #creative #positivevibes (at Toronto, Ontario) https://www.instagram.com/p/Buzi0jGg0Qt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5x8ecjjcnm7e

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11 - Has been a transformative number for me over the past 2 years through ups and downs. The number 11 often shows up to show and teach me things - many things I was extremely resistant to because I was being taught to learn through struggle, to find understanding in disagreement and that all things are happening for me and my guidance not necessarily to or against me. FUN FACT: I like to read about and watch sci-fi books/movies & one thing that makes a great movie or book is the narrative surrounding the main characters development - often punctuated by sacrifice, hardship, self reflection ect. Though we the audiences have seen the signs the main character often misses being all consumed in the plot and we have a sense that they’ll be ok, be successful or survive, they can’t yet see the help on the way. Great example : check out the new movie on @netflix - “IO” At any rate... God has a great sense of humour if you didn’t know - get into it 😅 I found this today: Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. MANNNNN LOOK! 🤣 I see what you did there 🙏🏾 #2019 #GodIsGood #Sacrifice #TheWord #JadeJanelle https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6baW_gF7D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kzy52gzs0ong

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Last summer was so cool, I experienced and was apart of so many amazing opportunities - THIS ONE ... this one was one for the books! I have always thought how cool it would be to have your face up on billboards in your home city ( as a matter of fact it was on my vision board in the THINK BIG section) but I could have never imagined that opportunity presenting itself to me in the way that it did. I started my IG/Tumblr (Blog) many, many years ago hoping to share my hair journey, interact with curly girls like myself and when I shaved my head it was a sort of personal rebellion against what was the expectation of curly girls at the time. I’ve spoken openly about my concern for the curly typing narrative and while its initial purpose was to serve as a marker for finding products turned into a “growth/length” battle dividing us into categories. I say that to say this when I shaved my head it was my intention to shake the table in my own life (some people were shocked, others disappointed), but it was the most FREEING choice I’ve made and I truly feel that stepping out of my comfort zone was what began the roll out of opportunities I’m so humbled to have been offered. LAST SUMMER I did a shoot w/ @virginmobilecan not knowing where these promotions would end up but excited and grateful to have the opportunity anyways... to find myself months later on billboards, bus stops, in streetcars, on the sides of buildings and all over social media ads. I had family and friends all over the city sending me images like the one you see above. All because I stepped out of my comfort zone, on a whim 🍃 it’s beautiful where life will take you when you decide ✨ _________________ #hairblogger #bluehair #joicocolorintensity #curls #curlygirl #melaninmagic #blogger #fashionblogger #blackgirlmagic #unicorn #coloredhair #canada #torontoblogger #jadejanelle #thecutlife #stunner #baldbaddies #makeup #skincare #skincareblogger #torontomodel #ambassador #streetfashiontoronto #virginmobile #hypetoronto #girlboss #influencer #streetphotographytoronto #creative #positivevibes (at Toronto, Ontario)

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It’s been a while since I’ve posted a selfie ... so here is my SELF 🤳🏾 lol - for those who ask about my colours I use custom mixes of several different colours every time I do my hair, so there are subtle differences in the blues/teals/greens in person ... I’ll make a lil clip to better explain what I mean - but I’ve been playing with colours for over 10+ years now so while I’m not certified (yet), I’ve got a good grasp on how the process works/ affects my naturally curly hair... it’s been quite the colour story for me but I wouldn’t want it any other way! ⚡️: Thank you to @wetnwildbeauty for sending me the Megaglo highlighters you can definitely see me from space now #Goals & it’s 🐰Vegan shade ‘Crown of My Canopy’ ! ⚡️: Also Foundation by @fentybeauty Pro Filter Foundation my colour is #410 and it is the BOMB (...also vegan 🌱) ✨ shoutout to island girls doing big things 🇧🇧 🇯🇲 ⚡️ 🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹 Fun Fact: My hair has been on and off blue/ teal for 3 going on 4 years and I absolutely love it! #NaturalSmurf #MermaidsDoThis #ImOfficiallyAUnicorn 🔹🔸🔹🔸🔹 #naturallycurly #curlbox #adore #curlygirlcollective #curls #adore #joico #loreal #highlight #fentybeauty #makeup #influencer #curlygirl #ecostylergel #eyebrowshaping #microblading #highlighter #profilterfoundation #lorac #makeup #wetnwildhighlighter (at Toronto, Ontario)

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Feelin’ SUPERFLY at the Toronto screening of @superflymovie 🎥🎥🎥 If you’re from the Toronto (GTA) or just a lover of everything Hip Hop - this movie is a MUST SEE! Directed by Canadian creative mastermind @idirectorx , produced by Joel Silver (who brought us cinematic master-pieces like the Matrix Trilogy, Die Hard and Predator). This movie is a combination of a life time of storytelling through the lens of Hip Hop culture and the sounds of the streets. Set in Atlanta - arguably one of the most influential hubs for HipHop and worked into a screen play written by Alex Tse accompanied by a soundtrack produced by Future [@future ]! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ Thank you to @sony_music_canada & @heylissamonet for inviting me to see this amazing film!. ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ 👏🏾GO 👏🏾SEE👏🏾THIS👏🏾MOVIE - trust me you don’t wanna miss this one 🎥 in theatres June 15 ! ___________________________________________ #superflymovie #superfly #mustsee #torontostyle #hypetoronto #narcitytoronto #atlanta #toronto #blogto #ad #influencer #blogger #directorx #future #hiphop #fashionova #fortheculture #hustle #jadejanelle #stunner #thecutlife (at Scotiabank Theatre Toronto)

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"Of course I am not worried about intimidating men. The type of man who will be intimidated by me is exactly the type of man I have no interest in."⚡️―Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Garment: @gervacy • • • • • #empowerment #boss #bossbabe #selfcare #sisterhood #women #womeninbusiness #leader #inspiration #quote #wisewomen #emotionalsupport #loveandlight #breaktheglassceiling #shestheboss #destiny #ceo #girlboss #womenempoweringwomen #womensupportingwomen #selflove #influencer #fashionblogger #torontofashion #fashion #africanfashion #gervacy

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So this happened 😃💕🍃✨... thank you @essence and writer Nikki Brown for including me in this article along with this gorgeous group of ladies! Spring forward with love everyone ! 💕🍃✨#BlackGirlMagic ••• #coloredhair #bluehair #jadejanelle #curlygirl #curlbox #bluecurlyhair #curls #naturallycurly #ecostyler #toronto #canadiannaturalista #selflove #womenempowerment #selfcare #naturalhairbabe #melaninmagic #melanin

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Walk in your light even on cloudy days - your vibe will attract your tribe; Blessed 🙏🏾✨💛 for a long time resented talking about my anxiety and bouts of depression - I thought talking about it in the open would leave me naked and I was afraid to share; not till recently have I found my tribe, my sisterhood and mentors that not only invite me in with open arms but have encouraged me to chase my light openly, they have reassured me that I'm never alone and that there is nothing wrong with living with anxiety. It is hell-ish living it alone and overwhelming giving too much. However, I am blessed to have been sent these beacons in my life to guide me. I hope you too find your tribe.✨ Ps. Venus Retrograde is kicking my ass and I'm super emotional 😅💛 Love and Light; be blessed family! ••• #iphonephotography #torontophotography #womensempowernent #narcity #refinery29 #blogto #viceland #gta #nike #vans #thesadcollective #metowe (at Downtown Toronto)

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Thank you so much to my inspirational girl crush Martika for including me in her creative vision!! ☺️🙏🏾✨Photography by Martika Gregory (@mamateeks) 📸 work inspired by the poetic works of @nayyirah.waheed, "How Am I Not Magic?" explores epic etherealness of Black Womxn in Toronto. As ancient magicians, the audience often wonders if Black Womxn are real or a myth, if the power we possess is just smoke and mirrors. When they try to figure out the secret behind our latest stunt, we prove time after time that magic is real. We are real. And we are everything. ••• THIS SERIES IS UP ON HER SITE, VISIT HER @martikajabari ✨••• #photography #torontoevents #gyallery #photography #narcity #gyalcast #snapto #hennessy #vice #spacefy #hennythingispossible #afro #nyc #la #miami #blackgirlmagic #melaninmagic #blackgirlsrock #art #torontoart (at Toronto, Ontario)

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In Honour if #InternationalDayOfTheGirl: What does #BlackGirlMagic mean to me? My hair defies gravity...I'd say that's pretty magical wouldn't you? This is one of the many reasons we refer to our curls, coils and kinks as our crowns. The Greeks had olive branches, the British had gold and gem stones .... Us? we were born this way! As If our DNA refused to be anything but royal... we are beautiful, powerful and exceptionally made! ✊🏾✨🌿 - Photographer 📸: @yungvsco ••• #blackhistory #happyblackhistorymonth #blackgirlmagic #jadejanelle #curlygirls #naturalhair #naturallycurly #internationaldayofthegirl #dayofthegirl

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Last week I was invited to see the amazing @sirjohnofficial at his Masterclass here in Toronto - He taught us the importance of skin, brows and owning the features that make you unique! ☺️✨💕... thank you for your energy🙏🏾✨ ••• #makeupartist #sirjohnofficial #masterclass #makeup #toronto #beauty #skincareroutine #skincare #lorealinfallible #loreal #mua #motd (at Toronto, Ontario)

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My last journal entry for 2016: He said "you're like a butterfly"🦋... I laughed, as ironically enough I had always likened myself to a butterfly but I've always felt cocooned like if I could just reach all the markers I had set out in life to accomplish, that I'd finally have my freedom. 25 is around the corner for me & the truth is this year I learned quite possibly the most important lessons thus far in my journey - it's not the wings that make the butterfly beautiful it's the resilience to giving up hope, even in darkness, even in solitude and even in stillness. I've resented my cocoon for so long but now I understand, the contrasts of life are necessary. We must take the good with the bad, there are no hills without valleys and no darkness without light. My peace, the keeper of time and the creator of all things has sewn my wings together - I was flying all the while and I didn't even know it 🦋🍃 Cheers to the winds of change, love, health and the light of happiness I hope you all have a blessed 2017 ✨ ••• #bye2016 #changeisgood #evolve #butteryfly #journaling #jadejanelle #aquarius #lighttheworld #theresmore #bluehair #braidgang #singlebraids #protectivestyles #canadiannaturalistas #blackgirlmagic #melanin #jamaicangirl #islandgirl

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It was always hard finding nude colours to compliment my skin tone .. 😩🙃 too "nude" and I looked like ashy Larry and too dark just never looked right😕. Then came NYX with this amazing "Lingerie Liquid Lipstick" collection ! I have 4 shades so far and they're all super complimentary to my brown-golden under tone and they're MATTE!✨👏🏾😃 #love I personally like to mix and match the shades. In this picture I'm wearing a mixture of 'Embellishment' and 'Beauty Mark' ✨••• #nyxlingerie #nyx #nyxcosmetics #cosmetics #mua #makeuplover #makeuptutorial #makeuplook #jadejanelle #curlygirl #bluehair #greenhair #toronto #musthave #holidaymakeup #thecutlife #beautymark #embelishment #nudemakeup #glitterymakeup #glitter #nyxcosmeticscanada

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Glitterati 👄✨ - Lippie: @nyxcosmetics - Lingerie Liquid Lipstick in 'Embellishment' & 'Beautymark' ••• #makeuplook #makeupartist #makeuplover #makeuplook #nyxlingerie #maccosmetics #fashion #blogger #curlyhair

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Playing in make-up at 11pm🙃... why? ...because GLITTER ✨😄😩😍✨ ••• #thecutlife #curls #curlygirl #curlbox #joicointensity #canadiannaturals #naturallycurly #makeup #mac #urbandecay

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Well since it's minus ridiculous outside and the snow doesn't seem to be going anywhere 😅lol .. I'm warm and cozy working on a new video for my tube🤓... Speaking of videos, is anything you guys would like to see... let me know?! ☺😃👇🏾••• #thecutlife #bluehair #aquahair #joicointensity #curlbox #curls #curlygirl #sistagerl #canadiannaturals #curlshoppe #makeup #nyx

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Be still🙏🏾✨| 📸: @cruzein_