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,…
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…
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…
Fall in Florida is pretty much perfect. We have amazing weather in the low 80’s and crisp cool winds that make you feel all giddy inside. It’s the exciting feeling of Pumpkin Spice without the calories. What’s most intriguing about Fall in my neck of the woods is how easy it is to transition my…
Hey, B&B friends! I’m back with more of my fashion musings! This time around it’s all about texture and neutrals. September is one of my favorite seasons because it’s our intro to amazing Fall weather. Leaves begin to change colors and temperatures start to drop. It’s a perfect reflection of transition and that’s exactly the…
I’ve always has a special place in my heart for the fashion and beauty trends of the 1960’s. Many of my style icons like Diahann Carroll, Dianna Ross and Dorothy Dandridge reigned during this era. There was something so inspiring about their confidence, impeccable style and impact on American culture as a whole. They were (and still are)…
Earlier this week my BF and I decided to spend the evening in downtown Tampa for some bike riding and relaxing. There are some really cute parts of this area so I suggested that we shoot some outfit pics for the blog. My BF is amazing (And FINE! LOL ) and was down to take…
I have a confession. I’ve been shopping, I’ve been shopping. *Beyonce voice* I’ve been shopping like crazy for the past few months and while I love sprucing up my wardrobe and have fabulous options to choose from, my closet is screaming for a purge. I’m also one of those people with detachment issues because we all know…