Ms. Cocoa Boriqua

 I made it my business to step outside of my comfort zone and socialize (although I'm semi shy)  when I attended the blogging while brown conference . I introduced myself to  Camille ( who by the way was wearing the cutest pink blazer)   and we swapped business cards. As I walked away I knew that I would  be contacting  her to highlight her on Black Wallstreet Camille was a confident curvy girl and I'm all about empowering my community.  My thick natural hairs beauties this interview is for you.

XOXO-Cherina

1.    I love your blog name The Cocoa Boricua how did you come up with that name? 

I was actually on the bus when I came up with The Cocoa Boricua. My mentor told me my previous name was whack and that I needed to change it. Lol! She told me I needed to come up with a name that symbolizes me.

There are two reasons I created the name The Cocoa Boricua. I am Black/African American and Puerto Rican. I was born and raised in Humboldt Park Chicago. My skin does look like cocoa and chocolate is one of the best things on earth to me!  My English professor in undergrad was a New York Puerto Rican. He saw my last name on the first day of classes and asked me was I a Boricua, and that’s what he called me until I graduated from college. That’s who I am.  Camille Jade’ The Cocoa Boricua. Unashamedly Curvy! Unapologetically Natural!

2. What is your blogs main focus?

My blogs main focus right now is fatshion (plus size fashion) and natural hair.  I hope to inspire my community to think deeper about how we look. I want people to love and appreciate the person they are in the present moment.

If you don’t love yourself at 300 pounds and you’re bald headed; don’t think cupid is going to shoot you with love when you’re 150 pounds and you have hair down your back. Don’t be ashamed of your curves and never apologize for being the natural you!

3. Just like myself I see you’re a curvy girl. What's your favorite trendy store to shop at? 

I love exclusive pieces when it comes to clothes and jewelry. There’s a boutique here in Chicago called The Blair Chic Boutique. They have amazing summer dresses, leggings, they carry some indie designer pieces as well as jewelry. Check them out they are online too!

4. You have gorgeous natural hair. Any suggestions and hair care tips on someone considering the big chop? 

Thank you! My advice to potential big choppers is: make sure you keep a small spray bottle. When I first did my big chop my hair was always dry so I kept a small spray bottle that had extra virgin olive oil and water in it. When it looks dry, spray it!

Another thing is even though your hair is short; you still have to protect your ends. Buy a silk/satin pillow case and invest in satin/silk scarves. Cotton is not your friend; it will rip the ends of your hair!

5. ADD ANYTHING YOU WANT THE READER TO KNOW. 

If you ever need styling tips or have natural hair questions feel free to hit me up!  I promise I don’t bite!

6. Where can we contact, Facebook, Instagram etc at. 

You can find me on thecocoaboricua.com, Instagram, Twitter, Pintrest @cocoaboricua.