My mother has been collecting perfumes for 30+ years, and if you’ve read my previous fragrance reviews, you know I rave about how she even collects discontinued fragrances. I guess you could say the apple didn’t fall far from tree. My personal little collection is growing and even more excited to introduce you to a … Continue reading
There should be a coming of age movie centered around Sephora. As a teenage girl when I was first experimenting with makeup and the atrocities of colorful, glittery eye shadow, Sephora was my playground. As a broke college student, Sephora used to be my first stop before a night out with friends. We would create … Continue reading
On World Ocean’s Day I was in paradise as the sun greeted me in Province town, M.A near a teal colored VW bus. I’ve often been hesitant to do in-country traveling. Going on vacation only felt like a getaway when I crossed Oceans. But here I was 250 miles from New York City and this … Continue reading
Can we talk about how hard it is for people with shoe size 10 and up to find heels? I guess women are supposed to be delicate flowers with tiny feet. For anyone who knows the struggle all too well, I’ve made a list of brands who carry big sizes. At age 10 I was … Continue reading
With the arrival of fall, I’m reminiscing on the summer and how the warm weather months always prompt a resurgence of the insecurities women feel about their bodies. The pressure to have a “summer body” or “beach body” suddenly permeates the air, the feeds and the mind, as if the body you inhabit should be … Continue reading
*This post is an ad for Starbucks. All opinions are my own. New York City is undoubtedly the fastest city in the world. We walk fast, we take quick lunches, and we don’t take enough time to admire all of the beauty the city has to offer. One day I glanced at my calendar and … Continue reading
Turning 18 was one of the hardest times in my life; it was a couple of months after my amputation, studying for the SAT, still trying to grasp the english language while applying for college. What made it even harder was not being able to be as physically active. 5 years prior I was … Continue reading
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
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