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On The Side
Let’s be real here, I love a good trend, but I couldn’t get into fanny packs. A quick scroll through Instagram and even while online shopping, showed loads of people slinging them around their waists and even across their shoulders (scratches forehead). I’m a big fan of creativity so I acknowledged it, stored the style in my brain and let…
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Spotlight: Siatta Jeans
I often see African print being used to create headwraps, dresses, tops, etc, but I’ve never seen a design like this! While checking out the different vendors at Essence Beauty Carnival this past April, I came across Siatta Jeans. A NYC based clothing company that specializes in curvy denim options for women sizes 2 to 20. The designer, Siatta Kennedy,…
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Curlfest 2019 Recap
For those who don’t know, Curlfest is an annual event that celebrates and recognizes natural hair. People from all over the country and the world gather to learn about different brands/vendors, engage in panel discussions, dance on the main stage and/or attend just to enjoy the ambience. Usually, it takes place at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, N.Y., but this year,…
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Vintage Belts
Vintage. Vintage. Vintage. It’s all about finding something old and making it new. Or could it be embracing something old cause who wants something new? Maybe it’s combining the two? Hmmmm. Whatever it is, you know what I mean. Thrift shopping is something I’ve done a handful of times. Upon walking into a store, I’m greeted with an overpowering smell…
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Essence Beauty Carnival 2019 Recap
Essence Magazine blessed us with another fabulous event this past April called the Essence Beauty Carnival Tour. If you missed it, have no fear because the tour continues this weekend at Essence Music Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana. I believe, this is the first of it’s kind for the publication, so I was front row and center with my homegirl Jessica at Pier…
