Coffee is bae. But it hasn’t always been. I had my first cup of coffee the day I graduated from high school. My family took me out to lunch to celebrate and I thought I was grown and ordered a cup after lunch. I was turning 18 the next day while also heading off to […] Read More »
7 Steps to Set and Slay Your 2019 Goals
Outfit details: H&M dress Gucci belt / also here Wood bag Nine West pumps Happy 2019! I’m excited to announce that this year I’m becoming a #goaldigger! Actually, I’ve been one for a few years now. I gave up on making New Year’s resolutions several years ago because like many people, I’d fail at keeping […] Read More »
Enter to win our haute holiday giveaway with Downtown Silver Spring!
Christmas and New Year’s Eve are just two weeks away and I am in serious denial about it! Who else can’t believe the holiday season is already here?! I can’t get enough of the holiday season, though. The holiday lights, decorations and seasonal treats always put me in a festive mood. And a gift-giving mood […] Read More »
My Shopping Diet
So here it is halfway through October already! I swear this year just started – where did the time go? I’ve mentioned before that this has been the best year of my life thus far, and they say time flies when you’re having fun so of course it feels like it’s flying by! I have […] Read More »
14 Girl Bosses Share Their Tips on Running a Successful Business
Girlboss: “A confident, capable woman who pursues her own ambitions.” Entrepreneurship has always been my number one passion. I’ve been launching businesses since I was in high school and have no plans on stopping. Starting a business or other venture and growing it from the ground up is one of the most rewarding experiences you […] Read More »
3 Keys to a Lit Life
So, this year has been nothing short of amazing. It truly has been the best year of my life, and I’ve been living my best life pretty much every single day of it. It’s been LIT! But don’t get it twisted – I worked hard to achieve it – in a way, I earned it. […] Read More »
This July, Wear White – and Change the Cycle!
Hey ladies – can we talk for a moment? Gabbing about fashion and beauty always makes for a good time, but sometimes we’ve gotta get really real about what’s going on in our lives. I just discovered July is Fibroid Awareness Month, and I definitely plan to take part because I have a personal connection. […] Read More »
Birthday Reflections: 43 Life Lessons
There are a few times each year that I really take time to self-reflect: bringing in the New Year, and on my birthday. In celebrating my birthday this week, I took a moment to think about how much my life has changed for the better over the past year. 2017 was really tough but so […] Read More »
The Inaugural PorchFest DC is happening May 20
Ayanna Smith is as proud of her Philadelphia upbringing as she is of her South East Washington D.C. neighborhood. So when the Philly native/D.C. transplant saw an opportunity to bring some culture (Porchfest DC) to her community, she quickly jumped on it. PorchFest is a mini music festival that takes place on people’s front porches. […] Read More »
UA HOVR House Comes to DC for Final Launch Event
What’s Haute was on the scene at the Under Armour UA HOVR House kick off event in Washington, D.C. The private party and weekend opening were the last U.S. stop of the tour, coinciding with the Cherry Blossom 10-Mile Run over the weekend. The main focus of the event, of course, was the new UA […] Read More »
What’s Your Mission?
I believe that each of us is here to make an impact on the world. But what that particular impact is totally is up to you. Do you have a mission for your life? Do you know the mark you want to leave on the world? When you’re younger you may have several missions/life goals […] Read More »
2018 Goals: Write, Travel, Live, Love and Laugh More
Over the past few years I started embracing goals instead of rocking with New Year’s resolutions because as you know, resolutions tend to fall by the wayside come February. At least that was the case for me. So I’ve renewed my focus on setting achievable, realistic goals and actionable items, since that’s always worked for […] Read More »
Four Ways to Tackle Mondays Like a Boss!
Mondays. It’s a word most people look at with dread. You wanna stop someone’s weekend fun? Just tell them Monday is soon approaching. You’ll most likely get an “Ugh” in response. It means the weekend has come to an end, the party’s over, and it’s time to get back to work. I’m guilty of disliking […] Read More »
Introducing ofo: My New Fall Ride
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of ofo. The opinions and text are all mine. I’ve got a new ride this Fall! No, I’m not talking about a new car, but a more convenient way to get around the city. I’m talking about the ofo bike share program, now in D.C.! […] Read More »
Hotel Review: My Stay at Hotel Elysée
Disclosure: I was comped for part of my stay at Hotel Elysée but all opinions and views are honest and my own. If someone wanted to gift me unlimited trips to France for a lifetime, I’d happily take them! I adore the country and its culture but unfortunately, my schedule (and my wallet) won’t allow […] Read More »
Lauren Lake Talks Queen Boss, Paternity Court & Limitless Living
When I’m in need of a little business inspiration, I always turn to fellow female entrepreneurs. I recently had the opportunity to chat with Lauren Lake, legal and lifestyle expert, and entrepreneur extraordinaire. Lauren is a woman who has successfully done it all. She has pursued a career as a professional singer, singing backup for […] Read More »
Making Better Choices with Jenny Craig!
Thank you Jenny Craig for sponsoring this post. — Get serious about losing weight with Jenny Craig! When I started the Jenny Craig program four weeks ago, I didn’t know what to expect. I received a huge cooler box of food and drinks, a meal plan, and a call from my consultant who excitedly walked […] Read More »
Dealing With Loss and Remembering My Aunt
It’s been over a week since I lost my aunt, my mother’s sister, who was pretty much like another mother to me. She’s always lived really close to us, so we were either over her house or she was at ours. Her sons, my cousins, have always been like brothers to me, and she always […] Read More »
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