MENTEE menˈtē/ noun a person who is advised, trained, or counseled by a mentor. Hey loves! This post is inspired by a bar association event I attended last week. Don't know what a bar association is? Don't worry, I'll write a post about it soon! Anywho, from my own experiences and from what I gathered … Continue reading 5 Attributes of a Great Mentee
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Look of the Day: Vintage Essence by Mail Sweater
Yes, you read that right. Who knew Essence magazine had a catalog back in the day?! I had no idea until I checked the tag on this amazing sweater. I did some research and learned that Essence by Mail was in business from 1984 and accepted their last order in 2001. How did I miss … Continue reading Look of the Day: Vintage Essence by Mail Sweater
Happy Hour: SEI in Penn Quarter
Hey loves! This past week I visited SEI in Penn Quarter for happy hour. I had visited SEI for happy hour years ago and loved it, but neglected to make my way back there. SEI is a mostly Asian restaurant with bits and pieces from other cuisines. I love the ambiance of SEI - very … Continue reading Happy Hour: SEI in Penn Quarter
Happy Hour: Zengo in Chinatown
Hey loves! So I stopped by Zengo - an Asian/Latin Fusion restaurant - to try out their happy hour. This wasn't my first time going to happy hour at Zengo, but it had been a minute since I stopped by because I've never really liked their food options. Unfortunately, not much has changed. Luckily, the … Continue reading Happy Hour: Zengo in Chinatown
Honey, It’s Cold Outside: Winter Look for Work
Today is the first day of Winter!! It's actually a little warmer less cold than it has been the last few days in D.C., but Winter is officially here! That means, switching up not only your regular wardrobe, but your work attire as well. Today, I mixed a few thrifted pieces with other items … Continue reading Honey, It’s Cold Outside: Winter Look for Work
Holiday Party Look 2016
I honestly don't think I've attended more holiday parties than I did this year. For one of my looks, I decided to show off my Texas roots and wear shimmery gold cowboy boots and a dark green faux fur vest. I also stayed true to the traditional Christmas colors by adding one of my favorite … Continue reading Holiday Party Look 2016
Happy Hour Gem: El Chucho in Columbia Heights
Anyone that knows me knows that I. LOVE. HAPPY HOUR!!! There is almost nothing better (besides sleeping) than being able to head to a good happy hour after dealing with the hustle and bustle of the city. The drinks are flowing, the bites are yummy and they come out quickly, and everyone is happy! I pride myself on staying … Continue reading Happy Hour Gem: El Chucho in Columbia Heights
My Experience Reselling My Oldies, but Goodies
In an attempt to try to clear out some clothing that I thought might be worth selling before donating, I gathered up about 20 or so items and headed to 14th street, which is lined with a few resale and consignment stores. I went to the following: Crossroads Trading: 2015 14th St NW, Washington, DC … Continue reading My Experience Reselling My Oldies, but Goodies
Work Attire Haul: Mustard Seed Resale Store in Bethesda!
I was in the Bethesda area last week and decided to revisit Mustard Seed - a resale store that sells both used and new clothing, shoes, and accessories. After having not been here in a couple years, the only excuse for not coming more often is that it's a little out of the way since it's … Continue reading Work Attire Haul: Mustard Seed Resale Store in Bethesda!
5 Ways to Build a Work Wardrobe on a Budget
I'm sure I am not the only one who doesn't jump for joy when shopping for work attire. For one, you might feel restricted in what you wear because of the dress code. You also might hate having to spend money on clothes that aren't as fun as what you wear outside of the office. … Continue reading 5 Ways to Build a Work Wardrobe on a Budget
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