Grown Folks Business candle from FORVR Mood (as I wrote this I got the email that my order arrived at home) | Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum from Hyper Skin (I own and think it’s great) | Blue zebra calfhair bag from Brandon Blackwood (see my Brandon Blackwood belt bag) | Gold plated dangle… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #186
What I wore last week is usually on Mondays but things continue to be hectic here in my world so… better late than never! Some of the looks I wore last week and into the beginning of this week. You May Have Seen This Before I have had this poncho sweater for almost a decade.… Continue Reading What I Wore Last Week
Weekend Reads Mary J. Blige on navigating self-acceptance through beauty. (Elle) Finding my personal style helped me embrace my Filipina identity. (Refinery29) You do not always have to say yes. (The Atlantic) Gender-based online violence spikes after prominent media attacks. (Brookings) Welcome to invasivorism, the boldest solution to ethical eating yet. (Popular Science) The internet… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #185
I never thought I’d be one to be writing about my experience purchasing a used designer bag online. Used bag yes, but designer… that seemed to be something out of reach even at resale prices and didn’t seem like a good use of my purchase. I mean, for the price of many designer bags I… Continue Reading Purchasing a Used Designer Bag Online: My Experience
I am all about finding joy in every possible situation, and I think dressing for certain occasions can do that. Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap, but it doesn’t have to be about couples and chocolate and consumerism. Valentine’s Day can just be about love – romantic love, love for friends, love for your community,… Continue Reading Valentine’s Day Themed Fashion
Last week was pretty hectic. I had a lot of contracted work to complete, it was my sister’s birthday, and it was the week that Girl Scout cookies arrived. As the Troop Cookie Manager, we had to go pick them up (over 200 cases), I had to speak at this week’s meeting, and all weekend… Continue Reading What I Wore Last Week: Jan 24, 2022
Better late than never! It’s a tough month, but I’m making it. Maybe a bit delayed, maybe a bit frazzled, but I think that’s how we’re all getting through January. And we WILL get through it! Here are some interesting reads to get you through this weekend… Weekend Reads 6 ways fitness instructors can check… Continue Reading Weekend Reads #184
My sister Debbie is my beauty guru. We both love style and beauty, I’ve become the family fashion expert and she the one we all go to regarding makeup, skincare, and all things beauty. Debbie shared with me her favorite beauty products of 2021 and I thought you too may be interested! This isn’t the… Continue Reading My Sister’s Favorite Beauty Products of 2021
The first What I Wore recap of 2022 is kind of small because this has been a month where I haven’t done a lot or gotten dressed up a lot. I’ve been trying to catch up from the holidays and our lake house vacation, and it’s Birthday Central. My sister, mom, daughter, me, and a… Continue Reading What I Wore Recently