I decided about two years ago that I would have a themed and over-the-top Soul Train 30th birthday party. I wanted the party to feel like a moment in time in Black fashion alongside classic music. You all know, I love planning events and the more elaborate, the better. I hesitated on whether or not I actually wanted to In December when we finally starting deciding on details for decor, I realized Soul Train didn't have ... Read the Post...
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Oranjestad, Aruba | Travel Guide
Baby Beach We booked a last minute trip to ring in my 30th birthday in Aruba and it couldn't have been a better decision. I've spent my last 9 birthdays out of the country on a beach and didn't want to break that tradition. Aruba is one place I hadn't been and after seeing one of my girl friends @Meghan spend her birthday there, I was sold. We arrived on a Thursday spent two full days and were headed home Sunday. I'll ... Read the Post...
Nordstrom Winter Sale | Items Worth Buying
I'm a huge fan and frequent shopper of Nordstrom. While I live for a good deal, Nordstrom typically has pieces I don't mind paying more for (especially when they're on sale) because I know that the quality will last me season after season. I just purchased about a dozen items from the sale, but by the time they get to me and I get around to a try-on session, the sale will be over and the good items will be sold out. I ... Read the Post...
Thoughts on Grief and Legacy
When it comes to death, I feel I can take it one of two ways. I'm either incredibly indulgent and overwhelmed by it, or I rationalize the fact that we all must experience it because it is unavoidable. Nipsey Hussle's death last year was crushing because he was so frivolously killed on what should have been a typical Sunday afternoon. The current death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter and the other 7 people who lost their ... Read the Post...