Fourth of July at Coney Island
Things have been super crazy lately because after my graduation I went to Charleston for my capstone and then after that I moved to NYC with my best friend! I’ve been trying to get my new room organized and decorated,…
View Post“Counter-Couture” at The Museum of Art and Design
A couple months ago, while interning in NYC, it happened to be one of my best friend’s birthdays and we decided to go to the Museum of Art and Design on a Saturday afternoon after brunch. No surprise here, but…
View PostInternship Recap: NYLON Magazine
Let me just start by saying how much I have always loved this magazine. This was my number one choice when I applied for internships and I still can’t believe it ended up being the one I got. I interned…
View PostSyracuse University Graduation: Mastered It!
Arts Journalism Master’s Program This past year I’ve been so blessed to receive such a fabulous education at the best journalism school in the country. Not only was I able to become a way better interviewer, reporter, and storyteller, but…
View Post“Black Fashion Designers” at FIT Museum
Exhibit at FIT celebrates black designers A floral sundress worn by Michelle Obama, a sheer, sparkling minidress worn on stage by Tina Turner, and a sexy black red carpet piece worn by Kim Kardashian all have something in common. They…
View PostWinter Break Vlog
Since I had such a busy winter break, I decided to not only get pictures of my adventures, but shoot some video clips too. I finally took the time to get all the material together and create my first video…
View PostArts Journalists Take New York City
Last week my grad school program ventured to the Big Apple for a cultural immersion. It was probably one of the best weeks of my life. I know that sounds dramatic, but as an arts journalist, it was a total…
View PostNew Years 2017 in Chicago, IL
Location: Roscoe’s Tavern (Gay Bar in Chicago, IL) What I Wore: Mesh and velvet bodysuit (Forever 21), High-waisted shorts (Ron Jon Surf Shop), Fishnet tights (Lane Bryant), Ankle booties (Bethany Ugg’s, $160), Cutout hoop earrings (Forever 21, $4.90), Bowtie choker (Forever 21),…
View PostFilm Frenzy at T.I.F.F.: Toronto, Ontario
Last weekend, me and the my fellow arts journalism colleagues ventured to the six (a.k.a. Drake’s homeland) to indulge in multiple films at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was a tiring, but amazing experience. Some of my personal highlights include seeing…
View PostOpera Review: Sweeney Todd
One week ago, I saw my first opera with friends in my grad school program. A performance of Sweeney Todd was given at The Glimmerglass Festival in Cooperstown, NY. Glimmerglass is a lovely place and my program was treated to…
View PostFood Truck Friday at Everson Museum
As part of my summer bootcamp (that’s what they call my six credits in six weeks of graduate school for the summer semester), we have been exploring Syracuse. One of the fun things we attended was “Food Truck Friday” at…
View PostMoving To Syracuse, NY For Grad School
At the end of June, I moved to Syracuse, NY to attend graduate school at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication. I am in a one-year M.A. program for Arts Journalism. This is my first time for a…
View PostStudying Abroad in Paris (Photo Gallery)
The second half of my study abroad trip was spent in Paris. This was literally a dream come true for me because Paris has always been the number one destination on my bucket list. As the fashion capital of the world,…
View PostStudying Abroad in London (Photo Gallery)
Last month, I went on my second study abroad trip to London and Paris. We took a direct flight from Detroit to London and spent our first 3-4 days there. Our hotel was very nice. It was small, but super…
View PostPre-Trip Preparation: Studying Abroad in London & Paris
Last month, I ventured to Europe for my second time and I got to live out my dream of seeing London and Paris. Preparing for this trip was similar to when I went to Italy, but I thought I would…
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