Desert Thoughts

When I was in Yucca Valley California last month for my birthday, I woke up early every morning to watch the sunrise. I’d make myself a cup of coffee and sit on the patio staring into the pink and orange rise over the purple mountains. I’d be there in my house dress and leather coat with nothing but the soft…
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Harlem Edit: Where to Shop Uptown

Harlem is not a shopping destination the way 5th Avenue and Soho are when it comes to huge brand names. But nonetheless Harlem is a wonderful place to shop local talent. There are new shops popping up every year and I love stumbling across them. I make it my business to be a patron and shop in my own neighborhood…
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Harlem Edit: Where to Eat Uptown

I’ve lived in New York City for 11 years and in Harlem for 8 years. I thinks it’s about time I do a Harlem Edit, listing all the best things to do and see as well as where to shop and EAT! I remember the first time I got off the 2 train at 125th street and Lenox in 2007…
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Wardrobe Simplicity

I’m a little dramatic personality wise. I always love over the top fashion like this Stella Jean skirt or this ruffled top. But sometimes simplicity is alluring to me. I saw this Tibi dress months ago on Elaine Welteroth, Editor and Chief of Teen Vogue. I knew after that, that I had to have this dress. It’s stunning in person…
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I almost quit blogging…

When we got back from California, I saw that I’d lost followers on instagram. It was a disheartening feeling. I’d been working so hard on posting, working on my captions, working on “showing my personality” and I lost followers. I did an instagram takeover for Rent The Runway, the third one I’ve ever done hoping it would spur me into…
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Havana Cuba Day 4 — Dirty Dancing

If you haven’t yet you might need to back track to Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3-Varadero Beach of my Havana Cuba adventures. And if you are looking for The American Girl’s Guide to Cuba, well click the link. Day 4 was our last full day in Havana and it was by far my favorite day. Why, you ask?…
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