Mommy life, working 40+ hours per week along with corporate travel trips and trying to ensure I have family time and take time to exercise and create fresh content for the blog and social media has kept me quite busy! Change Your Words, Change Your Life Sometimes this vicious cycle of busy-ness can take its…
Affordable Beauty
Product Spotlight: Emley Cosmetics Nude Attitude Liquid Lipstick Collection + Swatches on Dark Skin
Finding the perfect nude lippie as a woman of color can be difficult because our skin tones are not the default for most beauty companies. So, of course, when I was given the opportunity to review Emley Cosmetics’ Nude Attitude collection, I was excited to give it a try! The first thing that caught…
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3 Ways I’m Using Technology For Carefree Living
Technology isn’t just amazing for staying ahead of trends, it’s also a tool that can enhance your self-care routine to help you embrace more carefree living! There’s no denying that we live in an age where we are constantly looking at our phones. While, I think it’s very important to step away from technology…
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Comfort Zones Are for Suckers
When was the last time you did something outside of your comfort zone and how did it make you feel? This question has been resonatimg with me lately. Outfit details: Floral kimono sleeve romper(Nordstrom Rack) Comfort zones are all fine-and-dandy, but it’s pure insanity to think things will change if you continue the same routine…
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Be Dope, Love Yourself
Lately, I’ve been taking time to self-reflect. It’s been almost 5 months since I gave birth to my baby boy and the transition into motherhood has been quite the learning experience and lifestyle change. Outfit details: Secret Garden Pant Set (House of Chic LA) My main goal is to be the best mommy that…
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Fashion
Summer-Ready Floral Maxi Dress
“Summer, summer summertime!” As soon as I hear this classic song, “Summertime” by Will Smith/The Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff is on the radio, I already know what time it is! Summer is my favorite season. It’s the best time to bring out your stylish cropped tops, beach hats, sunglasses or flowy…
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8 Shoulder-Opening Yoga Poses For Breastfeeding Moms
Being a mom has been a beautiful learning process for me–I absolutely adore my sonshine! While I am embracing this beautiful process, breastfeeding has been quite the adventure. Especially, when it comes to how I position my body and hold baby to feed him. Lifting and positioning baby is no joke and it can cause…
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Moms Can Wear Cropped Tops Too—Embracing My Post-Baby Body
It’s been three-and-a-half months since I became a mom and whoa—what an adventure it’s been! I made a conscious decision to try my best not to rush back into my fitness routine and to take my time getting back to a strict change of pace. I gained about 60 pounds during my pregnancy and have…
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10 Funny Thoughts You’ll Have During Your First Hot Yoga Class
If you thought attending your first yoga class made you have hilarious thoughts, just wait until you try hot yoga! When I attended my first hot yoga class, I truly didn’t know what to expect. I definitely had my moments of “Nah, sis!” when the teacher directed us into certain poses, but I also experienced…
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Affordable Beauty
Beauty Crush: Follain Skincare Starter Kit
I’ve never been the type of person to purchase skincare products from a social media ad, but that’s exactly how I discovered the Follain Skincare Starter Kit! While scrolling through my Facebook timeline, I saw an ad promoting the clean skincare starter kit and since taking care of my skin has become a huge focus of…