What are your go-to clothing colors? My default is black, of course. It’s my safe color – the one I feel the most comfortable in, whether it’s a black jacket, top, jeans and boots, or a black cocktail dress. Wearing black is a habit, especially in the winter when it’s dark out, often. But once […] Read More »
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The Inaugural PorchFest DC is happening May 20
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Get the Best Beauty Looks of the Season at a Nordstrom Beauty Trend Event Near You
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Rainbow Days
I’m such a lover of pretty, colorful things. But to love these things means I must also respect the process it takes to arrive at ‘pretty’. For instance, I’m obsessed with butterflies. I adore their beauty, and their free-spiritedness as they flutter around in the air. They fly gracefully, and seemingly with purpose. But on […] Read More »
Powerful Women Playlists to Rock on Repeat
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Beyoncé slayed our collective weekends with her Beychella performance. It’s amazing we can all get up and function properly this Monday morning! I love music that solely entertains, but more so I love music with a message. Beyoncé is so great because she’s super talented, […] Read More »
UA HOVR House Comes to DC for Final Launch Event
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Try These Three Fresh Fragrances for Spring
Spring may still be hiding out from all of us (seriously, what kind of April weather is this?!) but I’m pushing forward with Spring things anyway. I may not be able to rock all my Spring fashions yet, because we’re still getting threats of snow, but at least I can push through with Spring beauty […] Read More »
Mermaids, Unicorn Days and Other Mythical Creatures
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Leather Weather
Oh, don’t mind me. I’m just sitting here waiting on Spring to arrive… I see it all over my social media feeds: we are ALL over this Spring, sometimes; Winter most of the time climate. It’s gotten old, really fast. The ONLY redeeming quality I find in chilly weather is the chance to wear leather. […] Read More »
What’s Your Mission?
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Happy Monday, hauties! Did you watch the Oscars last night? Unfortunately I missed most of it but the best parts for me always are the Oscars red carpet looks and presenter fashions, and the awards at the end of the night. Jordan Peele snagged the award for Best Original Screenplay for Get Out (so well-deserved), […] Read More »
When Going to Wakanda
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