NYC Style Profile: Mama Cax I was featured in the standard culture magazine where I talked about being one of the faces of Tommy Hilfiger’s Adaptive line, the creation of “Mama Cax” , body post I bite and style. It was a fun interview so check it out HERE. What I didn’t talk about were … Continue reading
Last week, Fanm Djanm, a brand created by my dear friend Paola Mathé turned 4. Paola is the creative genius behind the brand that is known for its headwraps and eclectic accessories. On any given day, you’ll see me wearing my fanmdjanm bangles. To celebrate this milestone, the brand put together a brunch and invited … Continue reading
I’m always on the hunt for jewelry to add to my personal collection. To have found a watch that allows me to give back is simply amazing. With Mon Amie watches, you choose the cause and watch that is personal to you; education, opportunity, food, health or water and be part of something greater. I … Continue reading
New York Fashion Week is an exciting time for anyone interested in style and fashion. Personally, I enjoy the street style aspect of it. Seeing bloggers and stylists strut their best stuff. And I make the distinction between style and fashion because the former requires creativity and adaptability whereas the ladder simply money. This fashion … Continue reading
Fashion week is coming to an end and it has been exhausting to say the least. This is my first time attending the mainstream fashion shows and boy do I have some things to say, so be on the lookout for a post about the shows I attended and what I wore. On 9/12/16 I … Continue reading
The burnout is real. I have been working in a very stressful environment for the past 10 months. I’m lucky that with different side projects I’ve been able to find some peace of mind. Lately I’ve been physically and emotionally exhausted. I’ve tried different things; swimming, aerobics and rock climbing. These activities only help in … Continue reading
Capital: Reykjavik Population: 330,000 8.Landscape Why Iceland? What are you gonna do there?- These are questions acquaintances and even friends asked me when I told them I was going to Iceland. The misconception that Black people don’t travel is probably one of the reasons I was being asked this question. My answer was “well … Continue reading
stay·ca·tion ˌstāˈkāSHn/ noun informal A vacation spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions. A week before president’s day weekend, I get a calendar reminder saying “ Go somewhere warm” apparently the wise version of me from 3 months ago knew I’d … Continue reading
There was a blackout every night for 15 min. I always tried to make it back to my hotel room before the blackout. That night I didn’t pick my social lubricant wisely. A mix of Rhum and sugar cane wine was to blame. I had walked these streets a thousand times– but with the blackout, … Continue reading
In 2011, Sophomore year in College, I realized I wanted to spend a year abroad. Unfortunately,time was not on my side (or so I thought at the time) so I settled for a summer program to study Italian in Florence. That same summer, my cousin was to study in Paris, so I decided to head … Continue reading
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