Back in January, I turned 30! It’s hard to believe that I’m almost halfway through my 30th year. It honestly doesn’t even feel real. But, I will say, I’ve felt pretty good about entering my 30s and I really do…
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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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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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Whether you’ve lived in NYC for years, you’re from here, or you have an upcoming trip, my weeklong NYC staycation itinerary is here to help you enjoy some adventure, relaxation, art, history, and more. After living in New York City…
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“No one wants to see curvy women.” Just one of many highly offensive and hateful quotes that Karl Lagerfeld was known for. Although very talented and renowned, Karl was fatphonic, sexist, and likely racist considering the noticeable lack of Black…
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If you’re a fan of Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte on Netflix, then you’ve likely heard about The Queens Ball: A Bridgerton Experience, which has been making its way around to different major cities. It’s currently in New York City so,…
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Every year, I visit the Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the latest exhibit following the Met Gala. And with the most recent Met Gala happening earlier this month (in honor of Karl Lagerfeld), I realized…
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Wonderland Dreams is an interactive art exhibit in Manhattan created by artist Alexa Meade. According to their website, Wonderland Dreams is the largest painting in the world! Alexa’s style is really cool because she paints directly on people and three-dimensional…
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The second Saturday in May is Black Fae Day, a holiday created to celebrate Black fantasy lovers and cosplayers and create more representation for them in mainstream media. This was my first year celebrating it and I got to enjoy…
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If you follow this blog, then you probably know that going to fashion exhibits is a major hobby of mine. I recently posted about the Louis Vuitton trunk exhibit and I’m already back to gush about not one, but two…
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In November 2022, I attended Anime NYC for the first time. The annual convention takes place at the Javits Center in Manhattan and lasts for three days. The large venue is filled with art, music, merchandise, panels, video games, and…
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A few months ago, I checked out the “200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries” Louis Vuitton exhibition in New York City. NYC was the fourth and final destination on the exhibit’s international tour after stops in France, Singapore, and Los Angeles. Louis…
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I recently celebrated my 29th birthday and, being the extra person I am, I wanted to throw a themed party. I decided on Old Hollywood Glamour after scrolling through Pinterest. And it was perfect because I’ve loved Marilyn Monroe and…
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Happy New Year! After spending NYE in Detroit last year, I decided to come back to New York City after spending the holidays with my family so I could celebrate New Years 2023 with my girls. I’ve spent New Years…
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Christmas time in New York City is truly something magical. The giant trees, the ice skating rinks at the parks, and the glamorous department store windows — I’ve never seen anything like it. Although I always go home to visit…
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