I’m no makeup pro, but I like to dabble and enhance my features using different products and techniques. I’ve always loved watching make up artist treat the face like a canvas and paint on gorgeous creams, liquids, glitters and powders for a fabulous finished look. Everybody and their mama’s mama is obsessed with contouring, strobing…
My friends all know that I’m the yogini of the group and I’m always posting pictures of my progress on social media. Recently, a friend of mine posed a really great question that will be the topic of this post. He asked what benefits I’ve experienced since starting yoga. I have definitely experienced several physical benefits from practicing…
I’m always in the phase of cleaning/assessing/reorganizing my closet, so on a random Friday evening I decided to do a little cleaning and I stumbled upon a really dope utility jacket that I bought at Old Navy a few years ago. I was living in Chicago and it was snowing and cold, but not freezing so…
If you could turn your passion into a career, would you take a leap of faith to make it happen? That’s exactly what Cortnie Elizabeth, the brains and beauty behind the Love, Cortnie handbag company did when she decided to leave the worlds of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy for a fashion career. After earning a…
When I’m feeling blue, I don’t get sad… I get glam! I actually wasn’t feeling blue when I snapped these pictures over the weekend. I was in a pretty good mood. The weather in Florida was gorgeous (mid-80s and sunny) and I got to spend the afternoon playing in my clothes and makeup. Pretty dope,…
For the past month, the words “You can’t grow where you don’t sow.” have been imprinted on my heart and mind. I can’t stop thinking about them. I’ve written them in my journal, I’ve scribbled this quote in different notebooks and I’ve used it as a reminder to live my life with action-oriented intention. About…
I’m always on the hunt for really great products for my naturally curly hair. During my research I came across a few positive reviews of a product line called Dippity-Do Girls With Curls line. According to the Dippity-Do website, this line of products is “a throwback to the days of carefree curls.” It was created for…
Have you ever put on an article of clothing and suddenly felt like you had more pep in your step? That’s exactly how I feel when I slip on these fringe shorts. I’ve always walked to the beat of my own drum when it comes to what I wear. I go by the “business in the…
When I was a young girl, I always found myself obsessed with pictures of women from the 60’s and 70’s. The fashion was so posh, fun and eccentric. I’m a total lover of thrifting because it gives me the chance to search for rare pieces that standout in a crowd. Well, back when I was…
Last Friday my BF/photographer and I hopped on the road and headed to Orlando for Grits & Biscuits. If you’ve never heard of this my initial reaction is: “Where have you been?” but since this is the first time Grits & Biscuits made its way to Orlando, I’ll let it slide. Grits& Biscuits is an…