As a child, no one had to school me on the disparity of treatment that exists between dark skin and light skin in the black community. It was almost as if, instinctively, I was aware. And yet, they did tell me. From siblings who teased that, because I was of a darker complexion than they,… Continue reading ‘Pretty for a Black Girl’ and More Colorist Nonsense that We’re *MF TIRED* of Hearing 🤦🏾♀️🙇🏾♀️
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When Blogging Gets You #InYourFeelings, Remember Why You Started! 🙇🏾♀️💻
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! 🙇🏾♀️💻
Athleisure Wear: Trend or Lifestyle? #fashionfridays
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
OOTN|Army Fatigue X Fringes
It's not officially summer yet, but it sure did feel like it this past weekend! I stepped out wearing a simple black graphic tee, fringe heels and an army fatigue skirt with a mesh bottom that I purchased for just $1 by the way. Yes, you read that right! ONE DOLLAR!!! I love when I… Continue reading OOTN|Army Fatigue X Fringes
