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Quarantine Look 5

First, let me say this… As a creator, I should provide content on a regular basis, and I’m sorry for my inactivity. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have felt extremely unmotivated. I wasn’t moved to create, to write, or to do anything because I just wasn’t happy. The addition of schoolwork during theContinue reading “Quarantine Look 5”

Quarantine Look 4

In the past, I have always stuck with basic clothing items and simple patterns. They were the safest option and honestly, a lot easier to style. However, this quarantine has allowed me to try something new. Of course, the basic, plain pieces of clothing will always have my heart, but sometimes pairing simple with multicoloredContinue reading “Quarantine Look 4”

Boutique 2: Baby Doll USA

Located in New York, Baby Doll USA is an affordable brand, created by a college student. Their fashionable pieces suit women from sizes small to large, while also having a reasonable amount of pieces available for different styles. The brand produces feminine, flirty pieces (like this dress), while also selling some basic, casual styles forContinue reading “Boutique 2: Baby Doll USA”

Quarantine Look 3

Summer is a wonderful time to experiment with new colors. Trendy pastels beautifully compliment this time of the year. The soft, calm colors are a great contrast to the strong, vibrant sun. Not to mention they are easy to style—just throw on some denim or color match. This outfit allowed me to be more creative.Continue reading “Quarantine Look 3”

Boutique 1: Israella

Israella is a black owned clothing business, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. My experience with this brand was amazing and seamless, to say the least. They are the first small business I purchased from, and I can confidently say that I would (and have) shop again. A lot of the styles represent a cute girlContinue reading “Boutique 1: Israella”

01/25/20: Battle of the Bands

Honda’s Battle of the Bands is an invitational showcase that recognizes and uplifts Black marching bands. It highlights Black excellence amongst HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). Eight bands are chosen to advance to the showcase and put on amazing musical performances. I do not attend an HBCU, so this was an eye-opening experience forContinue reading “01/25/20: Battle of the Bands”

Quarantine Look 1

I’m going to be honest: this quarantine has significantly changed my definition of “dressing up.” At first, I believed “dressing up” was putting on a classy dress, stylish heels, accessorizing with some bold jewelry, a killer handbag, and of course the jaw-dropping beat face. Once quarantine hit, that definition changed. Honestly, I now see “dressingContinue reading “Quarantine Look 1”

Quarantine Look 2

Neon will always be a look. It stands out; you are sure to make an impression wherever you go. Obviously, since we are quarantined, making a lasting impression on others was not what motivated me to dress this way. Instead I took a more personal approach on the neon: What does neon do for meContinue reading “Quarantine Look 2”