Hello hello hello! This is the final installment in my 2017 Wedding Guest Style Series and it's a great one! I was unable to snag any pictures at the ceremony, but it was very intimate, gorgeous, and sooo touching. I had all the feels! For details on my look: Dress: Nordstrom Rack, $40 Earrings: Thrifted, … Continue reading Wedding Guest Style Series Finale & Recap: October 8, 2017 in Washington, DC
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Wedding Guest Style Series: The Bates Wedding – October 7, 2017 in Washington, DC
Hello hello hellloooo!! This past weekend I watched one of my fav Houston-->DC babes get married to her love! Terin and Dwayne (DJ) met on Tinder, and their hashtag is #tinderlovinbates. How cute! Their ceremony was sooo sweet and beautiful! Now they are on their honeymoon in Mexico living it up! I wish them nothing … Continue reading Wedding Guest Style Series: The Bates Wedding – October 7, 2017 in Washington, DC
My Love-Hate Relationship with Box Braids
In the Summer of 2013, I got box braids for the first time since I was a kid. I was heading to South Africa for 6 weeks and I wanted to be able to take a break from my hair. I've gotten box braids almost every summer since and mostly love them, but there are … Continue reading My Love-Hate Relationship with Box Braids
Wedding Guest Style Series: The Banks Wedding – June 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland
Hello Hello again! I'm back with another installment into the Wedding Guest Style Series! My look: I decided to go for a very classic look with a little pizzazz 😉 Dress: H&M, but I found it at Crossroads Resale - $18 Shoes: Chinese Laundry, DSW - $45 Bag: "Thrifted" from my mom's closet (Thanks Mom! … Continue reading Wedding Guest Style Series: The Banks Wedding – June 18, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland
Wedding Guest Style Series: The Smith Wedding – May 27, 2017 in Orlando, Florida
Last month, I got to watch one of my dear friends from law school, Dorothie, tie the knot with her boo in Orlando, Florida! As you can see, the wedding was gorgeous and their cup runneth over with love and joy. We had a grand 'ol time and I am so happy for them! ❤ … Continue reading Wedding Guest Style Series: The Smith Wedding – May 27, 2017 in Orlando, Florida
Wedding Guest Style Series: The Moody Wedding – April 8, 2017 in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Hello hello hello! Spring is finally here and you know what that means - Wedding Season! I've been invited to 7 weddings this year! This is the first installment into my Wedding Guest Style Series that will go until October of this year. Be on the lookout for details on my looks in the future! … Continue reading Wedding Guest Style Series: The Moody Wedding – April 8, 2017 in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Black Fashion Designers @ FIT Museum
Hey loves! In observance of Black History Month, I wanted to share a little about my visit to the Fashion Institute of Technology Museum's Black Fashion Designer Exhibit. In an extremely competitive industry like fashion, it's gratifying and empowering to see that black designers have always been on the cutting edge of creating beautiful pieces … Continue reading Black Fashion Designers @ FIT Museum
ALL “The Limited” Stores are Now Closed…???
Happy New Year!! I trust that you all had a wonderful New Year! Unfortunately, I cannot say the same for the owners of The Limited brand. Yesterday, I received a sad e-mail from the company saying that all of their doors have now been closed. Here is an article from the Washington Post that details what went wrong for … Continue reading ALL “The Limited” Stores are Now Closed…???
5 Tips for the BEST ASOS Shopping Experience
A friend of mine suggested that I try shopping on ASOS.com about 5 years ago and I have been hooked ever since! Shortly after I signed up to receive emails from ASOS, I won a $1000 sweepstakes so umm let's just say, ASOS is "bae" in my book. I've told some of my friends about the … Continue reading 5 Tips for the BEST ASOS Shopping Experience
Winter Gear Finds: BOOTS!!!
This past weekend, I popped in a few stores to check out the deals on winter shoes. My, my, my, was I in for a treat! Urban Outfitters Rain Booties: $14.99 First, I stopped by Tyson's Corner and visited my favorite section of Urban Outfitters, which is the only section of the store I shop....the … Continue reading Winter Gear Finds: BOOTS!!!