10 Amazingly Inspiring Quotes from the 2016 #BlackGirlsRock Awards!

#BlackGirlsRock founder @BeverlyBond gave a beautiful speech full of honesty, pride and inspiration. pic.twitter.com/WzHb8t2WQl — HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) April 6, 2016 This year marks 10 years of the Black Girls Rock Awards. This year’s honorees were queen mother writer/director/producer Shonda Rhimes, actress/playwright Danai Gurira, actress/ social activist Amandla Stenberg, the legendary singer Gladys Knight,  singer/fashion icon Rihanna,…

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#Formation

I would talk about my outfit, but Beyonce dropped a surprise new song, music video and announce a world tour, so I really feel like she needs a moment. I pretty much lost every bit of chill that I had on after watching the “Formation” music video. I nearly OD-ed on the epic nature of…

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Silver Linings

“Every cloud has a silver lining.” We’re halfway through the first month of 2016, and while I’ve been fortunate to celebrate some really awesome professional and personal milestones like yielding amazing results at work and  celebrating 1 year with my boo, I’ve also had a few hardships to come along. Through my faith and the support of…

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Feeling Jazzy in a Modern Day Zoot Suit

Hey B&B friends! Lately, I’ve been thinking about how I want to modify my personal style in 2016, and I feel like I need  to incorporate more tailored pieces into my wardrobe. A few weeks ago, I wore this pinstriped jumpsuit from Akira Chicago with one of my favorite structured pieces,– a sleeveless white blazer that I found…

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Nude + Black

This post was initially going to be a short-and-sweet outift of the day feature, until I realized that I kinda have a thing for nude and black clothing combos. So, it’s no shocker that my latest look is a nude dress and a black longline blazer. If I could wear all black everything, all day every…

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Fall Forward

I rarely wear turtlenecks. I’m not sure why. Well, actually I do know why. I live in Florida the weather really doesn’t permit it. That was pretty much the case yesterday when my BF and I got together to snap pics of today’s featured outfit. The temperature was in the low 70’s, but I wanted to dress for…

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Feeling Like a Grown-Up in My Gaucho Pants

Yesterday, there was a cold front in the Tampa Bay Area. It was the first time since the Autumn season officially started that temperatures dropped from the low 90’s and mid-80’s and dropped into the 40’s. Today, it’s a different story. It’s back in the 70’s and I tossed my sweater and boots for gaucho pants, a tank,…

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Ask Margo: What tips do you have for starting a blog?

Blogging is one of my favorite creative outlets, and I love when I get questions about how to start a blog? For some, starting a blog with little or no experience can seem intimidating and unfeasible. The truth is–if I can do it, you can do it! A few days ago, I received an Instagram…

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My Style Confessions…

I LOVE clothes and I LOVE shopping my own closet for great staples. It helps me appreciate the items that I own and saves me from putting a dent in my pocket. People often ask me where I get different articles of clothing from and most of the time it’s a thrift store or an item that I…

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