Thrift Store Finds: Paying Homage to the "Around the Way Girl"

Photo Cred: Antonio Diggs @80shots Hair: Natasha Love @hairnlove The “Around the Way Girl” is fun, smart, chill, and confident. She’s the one that every girl wants to be, and every guy wants to be with. Her style is effortless; it exudes sexiness without showing skin or spending hours in shoes that more than likely will hurt your feet than give you attention. On my … Continue reading Thrift Store Finds: Paying Homage to the "Around the Way Girl"

Shea Moisture Daily Hydration Creme Sugar Scrub

I’m an advocate for exfoliating your skin! There are times when our skin goes through a season of dryness, and we need an occasional body scrub to help revitalize and restore new skin cells. Some of your local Spa’s offer this type of treatment, But if you are on a budget, like me, then applying Shea Moisture Daily Hydration Creme Sugar Scrub two to three … Continue reading Shea Moisture Daily Hydration Creme Sugar Scrub

CLOSE THE DEAL IN STYLE

Photo Cred: Antonio Diggs @80shotsHair: Natasha Love @hairnlove While attending a meeting, the goal is to close the deal or pick up a new client. Accomplishing these tasks in person takes preparation and confidence. Confidence is all about how you feel and look. Wearing an outfit that you feel comfortable in will have you strutting in the office with your head held high, saying that … Continue reading CLOSE THE DEAL IN STYLE

FBF: Galentine's Day Slumber Party

I hosted my first annual Galentine’s Day Slumber Party a couple of weeks ago for four of my girlfriends. The theme for this year’s festivities was “Self Care.” I wanted to convey how important it is to take time out for yourself. I partnered with Shanny B’s interior design to create a safe place for girlfriends to come together to eat, drink, play games, and … Continue reading FBF: Galentine's Day Slumber Party

THRIFT STORE FINDS: Winter Edition

Coat, Hat, and long sleeves are all perfect remedies to surviving the winter. I lucked out in finding a 100% long wool coat to pair with a vintage Asian print Chico Design blouse and a fedora hat. See, it is possible to be stylish while staying warm! Wool Coat, Vintage Blouse, and Fedora Hat came from:2nd Ave Value Stores13770 Smoketown RoadWoodbridge, VA 22192 Continue reading THRIFT STORE FINDS: Winter Edition

ILIA True Skin Serum Concealer

In everyday makeup, you will find toxic ingredients that are linked to allergies, irritation, harming your reproductive system, or even causing cancer. Now in days, makeup brands are becoming more conscious of what they put in their products. But be mindful of products claiming to be vegan, but still have ingredients that cause harm to your body. I prefer a brand that prides itself on … Continue reading ILIA True Skin Serum Concealer

Velvet, A Perfect Holiday Staple!

Photo Cred: Antonio Diggs @80shots Hair: Natasha Love @hairnlove Handmaid Purse: The Modern Mosaic Collections CLICK HERE FOR THE MODERN MOSAIC COLLECTIONS Every year on Christmas Eve, I love getting dressed up for my annual family dinner. So, when I found a black off-the-shoulder velvet dress at the Thrift Store, I was Ecstatic! This dress is a perfect holiday staple that screams “festive and Chic.” … Continue reading Velvet, A Perfect Holiday Staple!

Thrift Store Finds: Holiday Office Party

Photo Credit: Antonio Diggs @80shotsHair: Natasha Love @hairnlove It’s that the time of the year, where you are spending more time at your job’s annual holiday office party, breakfast or luncheon than you are at your desk. Today, I attended a holiday breakfast and wore a lovely pink v-shaped blouse with a black calf-length pleated skirt. This outfit was fun, stylish, and appropriate for the … Continue reading Thrift Store Finds: Holiday Office Party

SWEET ALMOND OIL IS WHAT THE HAIR NEEDS!

During the winter, my hair becomes very unmanageable. I tried popular oils such as olive, coconut, and Jamaican Castor oil; these oils sat on top of my hair instead of penetrating moisture into my hair shaft. The problem wasn’t the oils, but the lack of knowledge of knowing what my hair needs. I have low porosity hair, which means my hair does not absorb moisture. … Continue reading SWEET ALMOND OIL IS WHAT THE HAIR NEEDS!