Protective styles are how I keep my natural 4c hair damage free and healthy but honestly my growth has hit a plateau.
I want to see if I can get more length and decided to try the new bondiboost Hair Growth System to do just that. I totally feel that you know it’s working sensation with the blends of peppermint, tea tree and jojoba oils.
I’ll be sharing my hair growth process along the way so stay tuned!
You had me at the billowy boho sleeves.
The Agathe Lace Mini Dress was made for all of your plus size boho princess dreams and I’m here for it.
One thing I love about this dress is the color play. The pinks and orange are something I haven’t really seen together in a paisley print so I was immediately attracted to that.
The large puff sleeves, the sweet lace detail to the bodice and of course tassels. This dress is literally a boho dream come true.
The only thing I would knock a few points off would be the length. I’m 5’4 and I’m wearing anti-chaffing shorts. Without them this dress would definitely give me a Marilyn Monroe Moment out in them streets.
Accentuating the pretty colors of this feminine frock, I added my Lack of Color Sierra Rose Boater. It ended up being so perfect.
I love the boho vibes this look is dripping with and I’m ready to
I must have flowers always and always.
– Monet
My favorite treat yo self purchase that does wonder for my spirit, adds to my joy and brings beauty to my living space are fresh flowers.
Every time I walk by a bouquet I’m just reminded of lovely the world can truly be. No matter how long they might live, flowers always serve their purpose to bring happiness to their owners.
One of my favorite floral and happiness delivery services is Urban Stems. They are directly sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified Farms, which basically means no middle man, fast delivery and with some of the best in house designers you will always get a one-of-a-kind arrangement.
I’ve used them for over a year now to send some happiness to my friends and family across the country. I just love it when I receive notification of delivery. That means joy is just around the corner.
Below are my current favorite bouquets from the Spring Collection.
What was cottagecore before cottagecore? I think about this a lot. Not just the term “cottagecore” but of the other words we have now to describe something that has been around forever. The evolution of words and the new names of styles or trends is so interesting to me. E-Girl, Goth, emo, Preppy, Grunge, Feminine, Punk, Polished, Prairie, Urban… the list goes on and on…
Pivoting here but like, did y’all know fannypacks are a like a whole thing right now?! I remember distinctly being teased for wearing them when I was in grade school but c’est la vie. It’s in right now.
Anyway back to cottagecore.
To me I’ve always gravitated towards vintage, timeless and romantic fashions. I mean, if it had ruffles on it, it was on me! But here we are in 2021 with this new term cottagecore that has been amplified thanks to Taylor Swift and TikTok.
Well, whatever this style of inspired dress will be called in 10 years, it’s what I’ll be into. Honestly, it’s what I’ve always been into. Cottagecore or bust…
I may be biased but I think the little peek-a-boo back roll in this dress is just so darling!
So what’s the trick to wearing a backless dress when you have large boobs?
Believe me, I was skeptical and doing all the research because I just absolutely loved this dress I had to figure out a way to make it work.
So I decided to invest in some high quality boob tape to keep my 42H’s in check. I’d recommend Brassy Bra but you can find them anywhere on the internets.
I researched a bunch of different brands but decided on this one because of the tape color selection, great reviews, customer pictures and educational video that made me feel really confident in applying.
I used this video to learn how to properly apply the boob tape for this dress style. Don’t forget nipple covers. It will save you from irritation!
Overall I would say that my boob tape experience in this dress was a good one and feel I have opened up a whole lot of backless styles that I would have avoided before, including this eyelet mini dress.
When I first heard about clean beauty I honestly thought of barely there makeup that wouldn’t last. I thought it was for white models that had great skin and certainly not mine. I want to hide my imperfections. I definitely didn’t see myself in the clean beauty world.
But like many things, over time we saw the clean beauty industry reinvent itself. With more brands offering a diverse array of products in more colors I have slowly become obsessed with transitioning over to all clean beauty. Can you believe it?!
Below are some of my favorites that I have tried and have put to the photo shoot test.
Probably my most asked question revolves around how I do my makeup.
Tried and true, these products never let me down. They always deliver on the slay.
Looking like a Venti Caramel Macchiato in this B.P Knit Dress from Nordstrom and it’s on sale for $17!
Nordstrom Seattle has in house fashion designers that create with the Nordy customer in mind.
They create brands that have everyday classics in home and fashion, with clothing in every category from athleisure to special occasion.
My favorites are definitely B.P, Halogen and 1901 (the year Nordstrom was founded).
Size- Inclusive, well designed pieces, Nordstrom has always been a go-to place for me to shop but the Nordstrom Made brands are an easy one stop shopping experience.
One thing I’ve learned with time is the importance to invest in things that make you happy. With so many of us spending time in our homes how do we switch up?
It doesn’t have to cost an arm or a leg but the intention and meaning behind these things or actions are so valuable. I love bringing things to my life to add beauty and luxury. Here are 5 easy ways to add a bit of luxury to your life.
Adding flesh florals is an instant way to add color and luxury to your home. I remember while away at college I would treat myself after acing a test to some fresh flowers. It was an expensive treat for a college kid. I promised myself that when I was older I would always have fresh flowers in my home. It’s an instant pick me up.
Cloth yourself in this soft silky fabric to immediately elevate any night at home. I love my pink silk robe and instantly feel like my net worth goes up as I watch Netflix on my couch.
Don’t wait one second more to wear that fragrance you only whip out for an anniversary or date night. Every moment alive is a special occasion and deserves to be treated as such. So go ahead and dab some of the special scent to the nape of your neck. You’re worth it.
Growing up, candles were associated to preparing for inclement weather. We never lit them unless the power went out during a hurricane. I was missing out on all the vibes scented candles bring to your space. Whether I’m working at home, watching TV or taking a shower; lighting candles have become a main part of my lifestyle.
There’s something about taking a bath by candle light that feels extra plush and so luxurious. Add essential oils and flower petals to the water to elevate your bath time too.
Creating the perfect Jazz playlist took me years but it’s so worth it when you can just hit play, pour a glass of chianti red and whip up a delicious pasta dish at home. Rich Auntie Vibes for sure.
The glow is real and the secret is out – Artistry US launched their brand new skin line Artistry Skin Nutrition!
This dress is giving me two different vibes. The tiered ruffles are giving me sweet girl next door.
But the black and this strut is giving me, somebody’s son’s heart is about to get hurt.
What do you think? Which vibe are you feeling?
I will always be a fan of timeless romantic fashion and there is something about a ruffled tiered hem that is just so lovely. Styling this new dress with items I already had in my wardrobe was the perfect way to fuse the old with the new.
Want an easy look that will instantly give you cool girl chic vibes this summer. I got you!
All you need is three pieces that you probably already have in your closet.
A graphic-t, white jeans and strappy heels.
Personally I had to go ahead and invest in a nice pair of sexy strappy low height heels.
I used to stay away from them because I thought they made my already large feet even larger but I’m at a point in my life where I really don’t care. I’m too busy doing cool girl *ish.
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