Style

Affordable Pink Bralette With Leather For Crazy Edge

I own too much leather …..said no one ever. Well, at least that’s what I say lol. But for real, there isn’t any buyers’ remorse that follows after you’ve purchased anything that’s black leather. Why? Because it goes with EVERYTHING! And what’s even better, is that it makes acing the latest lingerie dressing trend as easy […]

20 Surprisingly Brilliant Ways to Dress for a Movie

Keep Calm and Watch Disney Movies. That was my motto as a little girl. My favorite was actually Beauty & the Beast. According to my mom, I watched it repeatedly everyday from 2 to 3 years old in my jammies (aka pajamas) on those old things called VHS tapes. That must have been crazy lol, […]

A Funky Dress For The First Day Of Spring

Spring is in the air. …And I couldn’t be happier about it. First and foremost, it means NO MORE SNOW! Thank God. Secondly, it means it’s time for me to pull out that funky dress I wouldn’t have dared to wear during the cold months. Now, this isn’t any ordinary dress. It’s a colorful piece […]

Unbelievably Colorful Style In My JORD Wood Watch

Why should men have all the fun when it comes to watches? That’s what ran through my mind as I walked out of a local specialty brand jewelry store. It seemed like men had those watches that made you stop and stare, with their intricate designs and unique features. Yet with women, those available were limited to […]

What To Wear On A Glam Girls’ Night Out

It’s been a long work week and you’re ready for a break. Time to text the girls and plan a night out. Within half an hour, the plans are set. At 8 PM tomorrow, you and the gals are going to grab dinner and drinks at a local hotspot downtown. Perfect. That’s done. Now onto the next […]

Bringing Back Overalls: 3 Simple Ways to Add A Little Fun To Your Outfit

How do you show your artistic expression when you get dressed? Good question, right? Just the other day, I made an impromptu trip to the local art museum (which is free on Sundays thanks to PNC Bank), and there, this question was posted in a new fashion-focused exhibit entitled, “Bodies@Work: The Art of Ruben and Isabel […]

Slaying At 26

Ok, so you wear a 34C. Say what?? These words from the La Senza Sales Rep’s mouth rocked my world last night while I was out shopping as a part of my birthday celebration. I couldn’t believe it. How in the world did I  go from a  32A bra to a 34C in less than a […]

The ABC’s of Style

“SHUT UP!”  👿 “Ugh, you’re so annoying!”  🙄 “Just leave me alone.”  😡 Sound familiar? These are some of the signs that I’ve started my period. Well that, the obvious, and my immediate craving for sour patches. It’s my least favorite time of the month. Between the roller coaster emotions, the dire need for Ibuprofen, […]

Ballin’

You can’t do that. It was a phrase I’d become all too familiar with since I had moved to the United States. I remember hearing it when my mom went to the bank to open a bank account. I remember hearing it when we tried to get an apartment. I even remember hearing it when […]

Bad & Boujee

Velvet in 2017? Hell yeah! Based on the Spring 2017 runway shows of designers like Victoria Beckham and Sies Marjan, velvet is here to stay. And what’s even better is that it won’t necessarily be in the colors you expect. Nevertheless, wearing velvet in either the cold or warm weather can prove to be tricky. […]

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