NYC Weekend Recap: Central Park, Glossier Showroom, Brunch in Brooklyn

NYC Weekend Recap: Central Park, Glossier Showroom, Brunch in Brooklyn

Living in New York City makes it pretty impossible to ever be bored. There is ALWAYS new things to do and try. Although there are many weekends that I prefer to just chill at home and watch Netflix, I love…

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“Voguez, Volez, Voyagez” Louis Vuitton Exhibit at The New York Stock Exchange

“Voguez, Volez, Voyagez” Louis Vuitton Exhibit at The New York Stock Exchange

Although this exhibition ended in January, I feel like it is still worth sharing for anyone who wasn’t able to see it. “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton” took place at the American Stock Exchange Building in New York City. It…

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A Look Inside BeautyCon NYC

A Look Inside BeautyCon NYC

During grad school I had this awesome professor who taught beauty advertising. She was a brand manager at L’Oreal and I learned so much from her about the beauty industry. One thing I remember her telling us is that if…

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Gatsby Party at The Royce Detroit

Gatsby Party at The Royce Detroit

Last weekend, I was in Michigan visiting my family and I attended my Aunt Gert’s 40th birthday party at The Royce, a wine bar in Detroit. It was so much fun! The theme was The Great Gatsby, which is actually…

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“Force of Nature” at FIT Museum

“Force of Nature” at FIT Museum

Towards the end of last year I visited the Museum at FIT for the second time (the first exhibit I saw there was “Black Fashion Designers“). I love it there because it’s free, thoughtfully organized, and not overwhelming at all,…

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Spring Vacay: Tampa Bay Area, FL

Spring Vacay: Tampa Bay Area, FL

A couple weeks ago, I went to Florida with my best friend to visit some of her family. I’ve been to Orlando a couple times and I’ve been to Panama City Beach, but this was my first time in the…

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My Spring Break Essentials

My Spring Break Essentials

Over here on the East Coast we’re all crossing our fingers that the snow has finally bid adieu — which sadly doesn’t look too promising. But, at least we can enjoy a couple more hours of daylight and begin to pry…

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Birthday Shenanigans at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Birthday Shenanigans at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

On my birthday last weekend, I planned an eventful weekend for my friends and I. We had a yummy brunch at Row House in Harlem, then they accompanied me on a photoshoot (I’m extra, I know). And afterwards, I wanted…

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20 Places to Eat in New York City

20 Places to Eat in New York City

New York City is full of tons and tons of really good food. Since this was my first year living there, I decided to try as many different things as I could. I came across so many amazing restaurants that…

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My First NYC Apartment: Harlem Bedroom Tour

My First NYC Apartment: Harlem Bedroom Tour

Back in June, I decided to follow my dreams and move to New York City. It was terrifying, but I was lucky enough to have my best friend, Kailena, make the move with me. I had just finished my master’s…

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Cabin Slumber Party in Hartland

Cabin Slumber Party in Hartland

Last weekend I flew home to Michigan for my cousin’s surprise 21st birthday party. My aunt planned a 90’s themed slumber party at a cabin — so basically the best party idea ever. She rented the cutest A-frame cabin at Waldenwoods…

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“Rei Kawakubo / Comme des Garcons” at The MET

“Rei Kawakubo / Comme des Garcons” at The MET

In case you missed it, I wanted to share my thoughts and photos of the The Costume Institute’s spring 2017 exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. If you follow the annual themes of fashion’s big night, The MET Gala, then…

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Peaceful Resistance: Boston, MA

Peaceful Resistance: Boston, MA

Recently my best friend and I took a trip to Boston to visit my cousin. It was my first time in Boston and I've heard tons of great things about the historic city. After living in NYC for the last couple months, it was honestly a nice break. I absolutely love NYC, but Boston was a lot more calm, clean, and green. It was like a weekend of fresh air.

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Grad School Capstone: Charleston, S.C.

Grad School Capstone: Charleston, S.C.

After my graduation in May, my arts journalism master’s program wasn’t quite done yet. We had one last adventure before we went our separate ways after spending one intense year together. So, after the big hoorah of graduation and then…

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A Look Inside CurlFest 2017

A Look Inside CurlFest 2017

This past weekend I attended CurlFest for the first time. For those of you who don’t know what that is, it’s basically a magical gathering of  women and men of color embracing their natural hair. Hosted by Curly Girl Collective,…

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