The reBUILD: Thoughts on 2024 being the Year of Me and More
2024 was my year of the rebuild. 2025 is my year of discipline – more on this later. But in the meantime, what was your theme for 2024? And what – if any – are your thoughts on a theme
Style Series Part VII: Owning this Season of My Life
And although this series has been about my venture into playing with clothes, I do wonder what you CAN or are doing to infuse more FUN into your life. More play. More creativity. In what ways have you or can
Style Series Part VI: Leaning into My Dad’s Legacy
Yes, he was a man of the 60s and 70s so adorning bell bottoms was a common trend. But he added hats, scarves, leather jackets and sunglasses. He leaned toward prints and fitted looks to accentuate his tall, slender frame.
Style Series Part V: On Sizing … Wardrobe Considerations and Weight Fluctuations
And so here we are, in this current chapter of my life, feeling stronger, faster, more fit than I have in years. Many years. And alongside this celebration of my health, I get to experience what it means to think
Style Series Part IV: Workplace Matters
I let it all go. And with this came an immense freedom to be me in and outside the workplace. Yes, I do still consider what I am wearing to work. But these considerations are more so along the lines of
Style Series Part III: The Black Church and Sunday’s Best
In this season I am honoring the “every day is a special day” approach. And y’all, I’ve been having so much fun! I’ve been playing in my closet, seeing just how creative I can be with wearing my existing clothes
Style Series Part II: Dear Momma
Take up space. Make a statement. Be bold. Be you. Show up. Show off, should you desire. You ARE loved. You ARE light. To my momma and Black mommas everywhere, I love you. I see you. I appreciate you.
Style Series Part I: #WearMySh?! – My Exploration into Fashion and Style
This week kicks off the start to a new academic year. If you've been following my journey - here, on my blog, as well as on social media - you know that I am starting the semester off in a
45 for 45: My Summer Gems in Honor of Bree Day
Today kicks off my 7-day countdown to my birthday! To say I am excited is an understatement. Not only have I found that my life continues to get better as the years pass, BUT this summer has been one for
Post-Birthday Reflections: 40 Something and Beyond
I’ve learned A LOT through these 40-something years of life. I’m grateful that I’ve loved so much more than I’ve lost. I’m so incredibly thankful for the people in my life at this exact moment and extend gratitude to those