New York Fashion Week has been a dream of mine for a very long time. Honestly, out of all the years I’ve wanted to go I figured this would be the most UNLIKELY year for me to attend. I mean, I just had a baby 9 months ago and a 14 year-old starting High School…
Now that I’m blessed with two children we find all kinds of adventures to get into. Recently we visited Cayden Ridge, a beautiful new community in Manassas, VA. It was a very hot day, but the sun was shining bright which made the home interiors even more stylish and vivid. Yes, stylish! The palette of these homes provides…
Neon green is a color that hasn’t received much attention since the 80’s, back when rubber bracelets and jelly shoes were poppin’ and everyone was listening to “Like a Prayer”. Well, if you’ve been paying attention to fashion for the past few years, you’ll see that just about every trend, color, and style has come…
Read More...
There are so many places to visit in New York City that have a rich history. This particular neighborhood, SoHo, has a history rooted in style that lives on today. When walking on the streets of SoHo in New York City, it’s hard to imagine that this hip neighborhood was once a featureless industrial wasteland….
Read More...
Working in DC is great for a few reasons, most of them having to do with things to do AFTER work! We have a few favorite places to hang out that I’ll mention in a few. But what’s the easiest thing to wear to transition from stuffy to stamped? I have a few suggestions. I…
Read More...
I recently read the Times article entitled “The Art of Optimism” with Cicely Tyson on the cover. I purchased it for the mere fact that she’s on the cover, a true living legend who’s a graceful 94 years-old. She has such a rich history in the arts; she was the first African-American to star in…
Read More...
Grey is the type of color that is not a “mood”. Well it is, but not one that you’d want to brag about! If you’re in a grey mood it probably means that you’re having a blah day, feeling down, or not at your best and trust me, I’ve had many “grey” moods and understand…
Read More...
I’m one for stretching my style muscle but a coat with colorful fur is a piece that I wouldn’t pick up on my own. “It’s not my style” I’d say, or “it’s too trendy”. But when I was gifted this coat for Christmas by my cousin I figured, why not. It’s unlike anything in my…
Read More...
It’s official, my little baby is growing up! It’s happening so fast, this time last year he was only one month and barely weighed 6 pounds, now he’s a big ole 13 month old who just will not quit. I mean literally, will not stop, slow down, stand still, sit down, hold on, wait up…not…
Read More...
A blanket scarf is my wintertime superpower. It’s similar to walking around with your couch throw on, only cuter. They’re so long, thick, and cuddly and keep you warm but most importantly they’re easy to style. If you get the right one, they are the whole style! As we still have a few months of…
Read More...
Sometimes trends take off that just aren’t for everyone. That’s how I’ve been feeling about “plunge” tops, dresses, jumpers, etc. You have to be anatomically shaped like Barbie on top to make the plunge look hot, and I resemble more of a “grandma melon load after 2 kids” in that area. I’ve tried rigging my…
Read More...
We just cleared a week into the New Year and for me, it’s been a very long week. For one, I’m a part of this furlough that’s plaguing the Government. Secondly, my family unit and I are also coming to realize the importance of family support during a time of grief. What I took from…
Read More...