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Spotlight: Meow & Barks Boutique
Let me tell you about this brand I came across two years ago…. Meow & Barks Boutique caught my attention at an Essence Magazine event in 2018 (recap here) so I took a business card and made sure to take a picture (see below). At the time, I just started my blog and knew it was something I’d want to review in…
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Spotlight: Washington Ave
Happy Monday everyone! I’m bringing to you another post featuring Washington Ave! If you haven’t seen my first review, check it out here. It’s a black owned shop that sells vintage pieces and reworked designs. I snagged this blue number during one of their, “Insta Monday Sales.” Basically, they show different thrifted items with the price and size in InstaStories…
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Spotlight: Von Perez
We’re already half way through the summer! Can you believe it? New York City has been full of sunshine these last couple of weeks so I decided to go out and have a ‘social distance’ photoshoot with my photographer, Debbie (she’s the greatest!). Next on my business focus list is the jewelry and accessories brand Von Perez. Created by Lavonta,…
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Neon Nail Color Ideas
We’re still in the middle of a pandemic, but some states have granted nail salons the permission to reopen. NYC can start on July 6th and I have to say, while in quarantine, I tried to do my own gel nails and they didn’t turn out so bad. It’s definitely a lot of work so after doing it for the second time,…
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Representation is Key
It’s been almost three weeks since George Floyd was murdered and it feels like the world has shifted. People have stopped to ask themselves: Who am I? What do I stand for? How can I make a difference? Protests all over the world, statues being torn down, 9 to 5ers calling out discrimination at work and brands being put on…
