Can you believe summer is almost over? Ugh! I'm prepping for my last trip of the season and I can't wait to share all the fabulous details. I'm heading back to Ghana, the country of my birth, to visit family and attend the wedding of my cousin Sandra. Prepping for this trip has been a daunting task because I don't know what to...
Lips without lipstick are like cakes without frosting. And with that, I want to wish you all happy National Lipstick Day. That's right, today July 29, we celebrate the one beauty accessory that can bring a man to his knees. It seems like no matter what I'm going through, a swipe of lipstick usually brightens up my appearance, making me look a lot...
Living in New York robs has robbed me summer pleasures like hitting the neighborhood pool all summer long. Instead, I have resorted to hanging out beach side in the Hamptons, Far Rockaway or Brighton Beach, which are all a bit of a trek from Park Slope, Brooklyn. I do love just enjoying a beach day on a Saturday afternoon with friends. I usually...
U.K cult brand Sleek Makeup has finally touched down stateside! I was invited to brand launch party at the Tuck Room at the South Street Seaport in Manhattan last week and it didn't disappoint. All guests had the chance to play with 152 products that Sleek Makeup has to offer. It didn't hurt that there we were treated to delectable cocktails and decadent...
We've got two more months of summer and nothing screams "I'm ready for 90 degree weather" more than wearing a pair of espadrilles (above pair are sold out at Aldo). I've been a sucker for the braided sole style of shoe since college. It's probably because I grew up in Ghana because I love an easy slip on shoe that can tough it...
Hey Lovelies! I spent the entire night perusing the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for beauty products I want to add to my makeup bag and ended up with so many products in my cart Le Boyfriend made me delete the cart and pick my top 10 items. I snuck one more in for good measure though. Even though I get a lot of products...
There are only three (3) days left for early access shopping for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I hope card holders have been grabbing the unbeatable sales deals before the sale opens to the public. Again, this is your chance to nab pre-fall merchandise at steep discounts. I know it's only July so the thought of cold weather wear is far out of your...
It's no secret! I'm a sucker for dresses. In fact, I didn't have any pants in my closet until this summer when I got some NYDJ jeans (that I live in) and some rompers from Eloquii. Dresses are my go to simply because they are effortless and I don't need to think so hard about coordinating my outfits. With that said, we're in...
It's finally here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale kicked off last Thursday for cardholders with deep discounts on brand new merchandise until July 20th. Don't fret if you aren't a card carrying member. You'll still get access to discounts when the sale opens to the general public July 21st until August 6th. It's your chance to get your hands on pre-fall clothing, shoes and...
Denim is a staple in my wardrobe but it's taken a prominent seat as the temperatures creep up to the 100 degree Fahrenheit mark in New York City this summer. I snagged a few pairs of NYDJ jeans for my trip to Cuba and have been living in them since my return. What I love about NYDJ jeans is the proprietary Lift Tuck®...
“Why do you spend money of flowers when they’re going to die anyway?” my Granny asked me a few years back after receiving flowers from a boyfriend. Those stunning tulips looked pristine for two days and then drooped onto the table, never to rise again. As temporary as live cut flowers are, I still love them and look forward to receiving them. Le...
My downstairs neighbor brought me a whole bunch of mint leaves last week as a gift because she knows how much I love sun brewed teas. Anyone ever try sun brewed tea? There is something about allowing tea to sit in the sun to brew for hours instead of using hot water. You get this amazing flavor that far surpasses the traditional tea...
