Last weekend, I finally got to see Nicki Minaj in concert again after nine years! The last time I went to a Nicki concert was in 2015 at the then-DTE Energy Music Theatre. I was very excited to see my…
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ā ļø Trigger Warning: mentions of death and suicideāØāļø Dial 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Happy heavenly birthday to my best friend and brother, Kymontae, who would have been 30 today.Although Kymo wasnāt my brother by blood, we…
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I know it’s kind of weird to be posting this in late March and not in early January. I thought about backdating this post, but honestly, I want to be realistic about how difficult it can be to be motivated…
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It’s a new decade, a new chapter in my life. And although it’s so weird to be leaving my 20s, I’m feeling pretty good about entering my 30s. So many people dread turning 30 and believe that all of a…
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Happy Aquarius season! I just turned 30 on January 20th and I hosted an “RIP to my 20s” birthday party. Last year, I had an Old Hollywood party and it was so much fun. Lately, I’ve been seeing versions of…
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Last year, I had the idea to create a full year in review and I loved the way it turned out. So, I decided to do it again! It’s basically a digital scrapbook of how my year went, all compiled…
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Every year I share what I want for Christmas. And now that I’m about a month away from 30, I debated still doing this post. But, Christmas can be fun and magical no matter how old your are! And even…
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Now that it’s cold outside, I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been basically living in sweatpants, leggings, and hoodies. When you’re plus size, there can be this pressure to always look “put together” so people don’t think…
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Isn’t it interesting how almost every holiday card you get in the mail is based around family updates like engagements, pregnancies, or which kid is graduating which grade? Of course, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that. But, what if…
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In my opinion, jackets are one of the best ways to transform an outfit. It’s one of the few things I actually look forward to when the temperatures start to drop. Of course, everyone needs a warm winter coat and…
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This year, for my main costume, I dressed up as Cher from Clueless. But, my friends and I also enjoy doing a group costume whenever we get the chance. So, we decided to be witches. Styling a cute and easy…
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This year, I decided to rewear a costume that I bought back in 2020. Due to Covid, I never actually wore it outside of the house and it’s so cute that I decided it needed more of a proper ~moment~.…
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My friends and I love to dress up ā we’ve done everything from a Steve Harvey party to an old lady night out to a Barbie picnic. So, when it comes to Halloween events, we don’t play around. My friend…
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In August, I attended Afropunk for the second time. It was in Brooklyn and the vibes were great. My friends and I saw performances by Teyanna Taylor, Joey Badass, and more. Last year, I did two group costumes with my…
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As someone who has been a sneakerhead since grade school, I believe that you can wear sneakers with almost any outfit. If I’m going out to have a good time, I don’t want to worry about my feet being in…
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