I never really need much of a reason to visit New York City. Any excuse to not be stuck at a desk for eight hours will do! So of course when my friend Kia, blogger over at thekikistylediary.com asked me accompany her to New York to capture #NYFW street style fashion for her blog, I… Continue reading Bloggers, Brunch & Boots: A #NYFW Photo Diary 📸🌁
If 2018 were to be summed up by using just an album title, it'd likely be called 'Wins and Losses' by Meek Mill, only at times it felt as if I took more L's than anything else. Loss in friendships, loss in advancement opportunities on the job, even loss of life (death of loved one).… Continue reading ‘A Time to Lose and a Time to Gain’ (Ecc 3:6) 😥💔 3 Lessons Learned from taking L’s in 2018
As a hospital telephone operator, there's not much room for creativity. Deciding whether to send a page in ALL CAPS or lower case is about as far as my creative license goes. Add in that one time I was asked to decorate the bulliten board for Black History Month (which was lit by the way… Continue reading Stay Focused in 2019 with a D.I.Y. #VisionBoard ✨🍾
Think back to some of your fondest girl's night out get togethers. What were some of the most important elements to ensuring that the night would be one worth remembering? A great outfit? A playlist of all of your favorite songs? A creative cocktail or two? And let's not forget, a few oh so instagram-able… Continue reading Soirée in the Cities Girls Night Out|Philadelphia 2018 👭#Soireeinthecities
Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash I once was (and on occasion still am), one of those people who lived and got my life in the comment sections of my favorite celebrity gossip Instagram pages. Creeping through the comments gave me the kekee's (laughs) I needed to get through long work days and the occasional sleepless… Continue reading No Shade 🙅🏾♀️🚫4 Bible Verses to Read Before Posting a Shady Comment!
Photo by Diana Simumpande on Unsplash I once heard that during the Christian walk, you're either going through a storm, coming out of a storm, or one is coming your way! While storms (trouble on the job, financial woes, relationship drama) are no fun, we can be assured of two things: 1) Storms come, but… Continue reading 15 Gospel Songs to Help You Weather the Storm! ☔🙏🏾
Growing up in a black household, there were a few haircare products I can remember that were trusted to maintain my tresses. Among them was Luster's Pink Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion. I know y'all remember getting your hair slayed with some of this! It always made my hair feel really soft and not to mention,… Continue reading Painting the Town Pink💕 Luster’s #PinkTakeOver Party Bus w/ Naturally Temi & Resa B. Luster {Recap}
When I first started my blog in 2012, it wasn't for follows. In fact, I didn't even know that people could follow me until the topic came up during a job interview in which I wore heels that were probably too high and a face that was likely too made up! It wasn't about sponsored… Continue reading When Blogging Gets You #InYourFeelings, Remember Why You Started! 🙇🏾♀️💻
The first time I was introduced to the athleisure trend, I was less than impressed to say the least. Just another trend started by celebrities with access to too much money and stylists to be dressing crazy. I mean can you blame me? Heels and track pants weren't exactly created to be a match made… Continue reading Athleisure Wear: Trend or Lifestyle? #fashionfridays
It is my lifelong dream to one day visit my father's homeland of Liberia, West Africa. A 'sh*thole country' in the eyes of some, but beloved by many. Until the day comes, I look forward to learning as much as I can about African culture by attending events like the ACANA Festival. For the past… Continue reading Embracing My African Roots at the 11th Annual ACANA Festival 🇱🇷✊🏿
