Hola Mexico! This winter getaway to Puerto Vallarta for my sister’s 30th birthday was just what I needed. It had been too long since I was in a tropical place. I’m not going to lie, I was not familiar Puerto Vallarta before the trip; it doesn’t have the fame of Cancun or Cabo, but it … More When in Mexico: Sequin Suit
Drop top, wrap top! – I know it’s played out, but it got your attention! The style that DVF revolutionized in the dress is making waves in blouses with dramatic sleeves. I got this one from Fashionnova, who knew that they have some good selections besides the jeans. To complete this remixed Canadian tux, I paired … More Canadian tux: Wrap top + boyfriend jeans
Each year, I look forward to the holidays and spending time in Accra, my second home. My experiences this Christmas were quite special. The highlights: attending inaugural events, the beach, and playing tourist. I kept seeing tourist pics at this Osu Hotel and I was determined to get one as well. The lettering is so … More Ghana Recap
Lace, velvet, ankara, blingy I started making chokers. One of the best parts is that it requires me to have both my hands occupied so that I can put my phone down. In the last year, especially while I was in the job search I grew a strong attachment to my cellular device. … More Chokers
One of the things that I love about Ghana is that attire is taken very seriously. Events are a cultural staple and it is imperative that you come correct. The social calendar, especially during the holiday season, is full with multiple events. Most occasions call for a specific dress code: traditional wear, cocktail, black tie, … More Ghana: All White Affairs
To sum up my 2016 would be ‘the wait’. At the top of the year, I’d been in the job search for half a year and I was anxious to figure out where I’d be relocating and finding an opportunity. I was determined to let it happen in the first quarter of the 2016 and … More The Wait- 2016 in Review
New Nails, Who dis? It seems like most chicas head to the salon for all their manicures and color changes, but I love DIY nails. Here are the nails that I currently have. The polish is ‘Petal Pushers’ by Essie and I used Kiss Nail Art to do the designs. Blank space nails are a … More DIY: Fly Nails
For the Super Bowl, my sister threw a party and I made a few party snacks that I found on Pinterest that came out great. The set- up was stellar! My sister has a special events company and the night was for sure an experience. I loved the personalized cookies that my sister ordered off … More DIY: Super Bowl Snacks
Here is a flashback to a look I wore in January, while at Chateau Elan for my sister’s birthday. The oxford platform is a current trend. The style was popularized by the chic Stella McCartney Elyse shoe seen on celebs like Beyonce. While those sleek babies are not be attainable to most of us, these … More Look for Less: Platform Oxfords
One of my favorite day activities is to take the cultural route and visit a museum. On a recent trip to LA, I went to the Broad museum. The collection is great and perfect backdrop for artsy Instagram photos. Because I went just a few weeks after it opened, I wasn’t able to go into … More A Day at the Museum: The Broad LA
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