This is what I wore yesterday when I was the guest speaker at a class on blogging and marketing at Howard University. When I got home, Karl snapped a few photos. I wanted to look accessible but not too try-hard, polished but not stuffy. My friend who is the professor of the class offered a… Continue Reading What I Wore: Bonjour!
I told you that you’d see these pants again very soon! These are the So Slimming Juliet Ankle Pants from Chico’s. Chico’s reached out a bit ago and asked me to style the pants any way I wanted for Instagram. I loved the pants so much I’ve been wearing them like crazy and decided to… Continue Reading What I Wore: Chico’s So Slimming Juliet Pants
Earlier this year, I visited New York City to film a video with Universal Standard to introduce their petites collection. While in New York, I stopped by Christian Siriano’s boutique The Curated NYC which opened that same week. The Curated NYC naturally carries Siriano’s fashion but it also carries other brands including Universal Standard. I… Continue Reading What I Wore: Universal Standard Trench Coat
This was one of those weeks that didn’t stand out for anything unusually awful, but it was an uphill climb. It’s funny, many friends I spoke to felt the same about this week and all for different reasons. Maybe it’s the rain (those down south I’m wishing you the best through this hurricane!), back to… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #20
While it’s fun to read about the beauty habits of celebrities, I find it most helpful to learn about the beauty habits of women who have lifestyles, ages, or budgets similar to mine. In this series, I’ve asked amazing women I know to share their beauty routines. These are women from across the country, different… Continue Reading My Beauty Routine: Debbie
I’ve been blogging for 13 years. THIRTEEN YEARS. In this day and age, few people keep jobs or relationships for that long. The name has changed (raise your hand if you remember the uber-catchy original title What Every Woman Needs in Her Wardrobe?), the look has changed (it’s fun to use Wayback Machine to see… Continue Reading The State of the Blog
This post is sponsored by Avon If you’ve been watching TV, reading a magazine, or pursuing a beauty blog, very likely you’ve heard of hyaluronic acid. It’s a popular skincare ingredient these days, found in products at all pricepoints. What is hyaluronic acid? Why is it so popular? Is hyaluronic acid right for my skin? Is… Continue Reading What is Hyaluronic Acid and Is it Right for My Skin? An Avon Anew Hydra Fusion Review
Last month when I went to Florida with Chico’s to celebrate the company’s 35th anniversary, I had the opportunity to visit their very first store on Sanibel Island. While at the store, Chico’s provided me with a gift card to go shopping. The store is so cool; it’s two stories and still has some of… Continue Reading What I Wore: Leopard Print Blouse
Over the years, many of you have tried MM.LaFleur and raved about your experience or asked me to do an MM.LaFleur Bento Box review to help you decide whether to try the brand yourself. For those not familiar with MM.LaFleur, it’s a women’s corporate fashion company. Their goal: to help women harness the power of… Continue Reading MM.LaFleur Bento Box Review