Cocktails in D.C: A First Timer’s Guide
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial I spent a couple of days in D.C and while I visit this city almost yearly, I have never seen the 'touristy' sites. I usually…
The Pivot Club: My New Favorite Jewelry Subscription Service
Allow me to introduce you to Marqui, owner of The Pivot Club A black owned jewelry subscription business. Marqui launched the most amazing business for every woman who has had that…
Cocktails in New Orleans: A First Timer’s Guide
Sometimes you leave home to find yourself. This was what my trip to New Orleans felt like for me. I was struggling with being alone in isolation for two going…
BAD & BOUJEE
DAY 24 Cue the Migos tune - bad and boujee - eyyy! I love an outfit that makes you feel and look incredible feminine and powerful! So I bought this skirt…
RESORT WEAR
DAY 22 Do y'all see this face? This is the face of pure relaxation y'all ... or at least anticipated relaxation! I cannot wait to actually go on vacation this…
BRUNCH
DAY 20 Brunch so hard! That is a legit slogan that should be thematic of the summer months! This was an outfit that I wore to brunch when in New…
ART SHOW
DAY 17 If you travel, you have to stop by at least one gallery, museum or art center. I believe that art tells the story of a place and allows…
AL FRESCO
DAY 16 Is there a better way to dine in the summer than al fresco? Y'all, I've been loving the outdoor eateries in New Orleans and what better way to…
TOURIST CHIC
DAY 15 NOLA has absolutely delivered on all things gastronomical and I've had to walk it all off! Bearing in mind that I was going to have loads of walking…
PICNIC
DAY 12 Picnics are always a tricky affair to dress up for but I think I cracked the code with this look! I found this floral skirt on Amazon and…
My Top 10 Amazon Travel Products
I travel frequently and I usually share my packing tops on my Instagram stories @Africancocktail where many of you ask for links to my travel must haves! So, I figured…
HIGH TEA
DAY 10 What's better than high tea y'all?! The pomp and circumstance around this occasion: the sandwiches, the sweet treats, and of course the tea! I'm half Kenyan and Kenyans…
TYPICAL WORKDAY
DAY 8 Whoever said that workwear had to be a drab lied! I know I that working in tech affords me the opportunity to pretty much wear whatever I want;…
WEDDING GUEST
DAY 3 This is probably one of my favorite looks y'all! I love a good wedding and boy have I attended my fair share! I had a couple that rona…
CLIENT MEETING
DAY 2 I'm a bad ass boss lady! Today's look is all about the high powered business woman who commands attention in the board room. She is confident, and doesn't…
30 SKIRTS IN 30 DAYS: SPRING/SUMMER 2020 – THE PREP
I'm beaming with excitement as I type up this blog post y'all! I know that I haven't been posting as frequently but it's only because I've been cooking up my…
These 5 Things Are Bringing Me Joy During Social Distancing
I can honestly say that I'm slowly becoming an introvert ... and I'm ok with it! Social distancing has really got me re-prioritizing how and with who I spend my…
5 Money Saving Apps To Download During COVID-19
I understand that for most people, talking about finances is always a tricky subject. You have people who find it rude to discuss finances. Asking questions like how much one…