The Dole Plantation: Hawaii’s Must Visit Pineapple Experience
The day before our flight to Hawaii I was in D.C. having dinner at Nando's in Chinatown. My friend Sharlene asked for Dole whip and I knew then that this…
Swimsuit Season: Fall Edition
I'm one of those people who loves getting 'dressed up' for the beach. What do I mean? Well, while others throw on a bathing suit and run into the ocean,…
My Favorite Travel Hairstyle: Braids
I get my hair done by the same lady that has done it for the last five years. Yes y'all, one lady does all the hairstyles that you have seen…
One Skirt: Two Ways
If you haven't noticed, I'm a huge fan of skirts. I love how feminine I feel in them. I love them short, long, ruffled, printed ... you get the picture.…
You Don’t Have To Like Me
Focus on being respected - not liked I attended a conference about 8 years ago where the speaker uttered these words from the stage: focus on being respected, not liked.…
How I Support My Creative Friends
Recently on Instagram I was sharing my thoughts on how I support my creative friends and got so many questions on how I do it and how others can too…
I Did A Thing!
Earlier this summer I received an email about a concept that the Office of Alumni Relations at Northeastern University had come up with: an alumni podcast called #NortheasternNext. The concept was simple:…
She Is Royalty
I love my body, I love my skin I am a goddess, I am a queen I love my body, I love my skin I am a goddess, I am…
All The Frills
You ever wear a dress that automatically makes you feel beautiful? This Charlotte Russe floral ruffle asymmetrical maxi dress does that for me. I know that I've recently been rocking Charlotte…
5 Things To Stop Apologizing For
a·pol·o·gy - a regretful acknowledgment of an offense or failure There are things that I have come to realize that I have apologized for (profusely in some instances) that I really…
Pearls On Pearls On Pearls
I totally believe in the impact that looking good has on mood and this entire look is a mood: RIP to the old me. This look makes me say goodbye…
Never Not Comfortable: Gant
Comfort, versatility, luxury, history - these are the words that come to mind when describing one of my favorite brands: Gant. This brand has been creating luxury goods since 1949…
5 Ways To Stay Motivated At The End of The Year
I'm a firm believer in the saying: 'it's not how you start ... it's how you finish'. As we get into the final quarter of the year here are some…
Bougie Aunty Vibes
My friend Danielle says that if you see a woman wearing all white on the Vineyard you should know that she is rich - I am very rich à la…
How To Style A College Tee
I'm definitely one of those people who LOVES their alma mater and mine ladies and gents is Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. I always dreamed of going to college and…
Red Alert
This right here is how you rock a red maxi! I'm not even on vacation child but when this lil number came in the mail I was excited. I had…
Vitamin Sea // Scout
The summer is literally my favorite season of all! Over the last couple of years I've gone to summer on Martha's Vineyard. One of my biggest qualms has always been…
My Favorite New England Island: Martha’s Vineyard
Over the last couple of years I've determined that I would summer on the Vineyard - Martha's Vineyard that is. It is one of my favorite locations in New England…