Wearing: Urban Outfitters Flat Brim Felt Fedora Hat, Tahari Boiled Wool Solid Long Coat, H&M Fine-knit Sweater, H&M A-line Skirt, Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific Adrina Boot Do you feel that every part of your life is fulfilling? You should. But it takes deliberate steps and time to get to that point. I can say I’ve arrived! […] Read More »
Goals Check In: Tackle Your Remaining 2019 Goals with These 3 Tips!
Outfit details: Alice + Olivia Delora Sleeveless Tie Waist Stripe Dress (similar here), Zara blue faux leather moto jacket, Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps It’s time for a goals check in! There are only three months left in 2019. Are you still on track to achieving whatever goals you set for yourself for this year? I […] Read More »
Hey DC: Come Check Out Peruvian Connection this Thursday!
Hey DC peeps! What are you doing this Thursday night? Come and check out Peruvian Connection! They’re hosting a hands-on, educational event featuring their special signature Peruvian 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Birthday Reflections
For my birthday, I once enjoyed a great party and all the gifts my heart desired, but as I get older, I like use the moment to reflect on all of the things in my life and what I’m thankful for. It’s actually something I try to do everyday, but my birthday is a chance for […] 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 »
Getting on Track with Jenny Craig
Thank you Jenny Craig for sponsoring this post. — Get serious about losing weight with Jenny Craig! I recently shared my 2017 goals with you guys – one of which was to achieve and maintain my ideal weight. That’s really an ongoing goal for me, because it feels like something I’m constantly working on. No […] Read More »
Style & Substance: 3 Ways I Give Back to My Community
I learned at an early age how important it is to give back. Growing up in a family of educators, I always watched my mom, aunt and grandmom go above and beyond to educate and assist their students, both inside the classroom, and out. They often worked in schools in low-income neighborhoods in Philadelphia, so […] Read More »
50 Things You Should Do Before Turning 40
40 is the new 20, they say. But looking back on my twenties (and thirties), I definitely feel like a new and different person at age 40. When I turned 20, I was preparing to finish college, trying to figure out the next steps in my life, and starting my career as a scientist. When I […] Read More »
Join me in NYC at the #KiplingHoliday Tour!
Hey New York peeps – what are you doing this Thursday, Friday and Saturday? Clear your calendars because Kipling is having a holiday party that you don’t wanna miss! The #KiplingHoliday Tour is happening, with a Kipling Holiday Collection show wall, on-site monogramming, personalized holiday sweet treats, bespoke custom gift wrapping, holiday Tattly metallic tattoos, photo booths, giveaways and […] Read More »
Haute and About: Isaac Mizrahi for BAND-AID launch party
Last week, What’s Haute was on the scene at the launch of BAND-AID®‘s next generation of designer bandages! Isaac Mizrahi is the latest designer to partner with BAND-AID® on a collaboration. The brand teamed up with the iconic fashion designer to create adhesive bandages inspired by his past and present collections. The event space was […] Read More »