Blonde in the District

Original post date: August 4, 2016. Re-sharing this post in dedication of my mom, who passed away 17 years ago. I originally thought to create a new post this year in honor of her, but to be honest, I don't think I could write something as good as this post. Her anniversary this year hit me harder than normal, and my mind isn't very clear. In fear of not producing an even better post, I decided to add to this post instead, as these words are some of the most heartfelt words I

To this date, this collaboration is my favorite of all time. It pushed me in new ways and the outcome I felt was fantastic. Since its been a year, I wanted to re-share this post, to remind everyone to accept challenges and experiences as a way to better yourself! Original Post Date: May 10, 2017 Wow. These were the only words that came to me when I viewed the much anticipated photos from my shoot with Curvysta Magazine and Jovanna Reyes Photography for Gatsbylady London. I me

Todays post is short and sweet. I had full plans of writing a post for International Women's Day on March 8, however I wasn't able to post one in time because.... life. This month has been insanely busy thus far, but its better to be busy than not, so I'm counting my blessings. Ring | Sticker from Tees & Tank You | Nails by Sabrina at Ellada Studio & Spa Photo by Arielle Lewis Studios Yesterday I got the idea for todays post after coming across an article I randomly landed on

I honestly don’t even know how to begin this post. This post makes me emotional and I have so many thoughts that I want to get out effectively, but I have so much to say and its coming out like word vomit…so, I’m just going to go with it…. Starting with this: Last weekend was seriously a dream come true. Last weekend I attended the first ever Rebelle Con, a women empowerment conference for entrepreneurs who are looking to chase their goals. The conference revolved around four

This is going to come as no surprise to you that I recently met another fabulous brand- all thanks to Instagram! I met the Luxe Statements brand through a blogger and shop group, and luckily made a connection with the online boutique. After getting to know the style of the product and the mission of empowering women through affordable fashion, I knew this brand collab would be the perfect fit. Luxe Statements is a LA-based jewelry, clothing, and accessory brand that has been

One thing I love about the blogging world is the support system that comes with it- sometimes from people you've never even met in person! When my blogger and personal stylist friend, Niki Whittle of Studs, Style and Lace, asked if I'd be interested in being a guest on her blog, I jumped at the chance. Niki has some amazing and unique style, and she inspires me to try new things. I especially love her Three Ways to Wear entries, where she features one item three ways to show

My FAB Friday entries are dedicated for fabulous things, and that is just what Magic Moments USA is. Magic Moments USA is a European-based floral company that specializes in luxury rose boxes that are absolutely gorgeous and fabulous. They have recently moved to the US market, and I am honored to be working with the company as a partner as they reach this new market. I met Ella, the owner of Magic Moments, by way of social media and I was flattered when she emailed me that s

WHEW! $415.80 <----do you know what that is? That is the amount of money raised for Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation from the event I hosted with ELOQUII at the beginning of the month. That is so amazing! I want to personally thank each and every one of you who came out to support the event and help raise money for the animals. The event itself was amazing. The turnout was fantastic (THANK YOU to all who came), the Illusions of Georgetown hair bar and rhinestone applications

Today's feature is a stray from my normal posts. This is the first time I have ever dedicated a #WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday) blog post to someone, and I'm proud to grant this first ever WCW to my close friend and DC blogger, Caroline Downing of The Caro Love. Caro is known for her WCW posts, so I decided to flip the post on her, and feature her for once since she is always featuring other fab ladies (check out her WCW on yours truly here). This post is compromised of an entry

Collaboration. verb col·lab·o·rate \kə-ˈla-bə-ˌrāt\ collaborated; collaborating intransitive verb 1: to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor. (from Merriam-Webster) It's no surprise that here lately, I've been focused on collaborations with local area creatives. I have found with blogging, that one of the best things to do is grow and meet other like-minded individuals, and one of the best ways is through collabs. Not only do you le

Like most people I have met through blogging, I met the owner of Rituska Inc on Instagram. I received a message from the owner, Rita, introducing herself and asking if I'd be interested in receiving a custom floral arrangement. I visited her page and said, ummm heck yes! I loved her paper flower creations and knew they'd be perfect for blog photo flatlays, backdrops, and various events! Photo from Rituska Inc Rituska Inc specializes in custom paper floral arrangements. Think

I can't say this enough- I LOVE ELOQUII. Seriously. I will sing it from the rooftops for all to hear- and I'm not even a singer. While I only recently became an avid ELOQUII customer, I am officially hooked on this brand. So, today's FAB Friday is my love note to ELOQUII, plus I'm throwing in some details of the Fashion for Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation event I'm hosting with ELOQUII on April 6. You can see my other ELOQUII posts here and here. After knowing the brand (can

Its with much excitement that I introduce you all to the new plus line from Blake Porter Studio that launched yesterday. Blake Porter Studio is a local brand geared at professional women with personality. I had been following the brand for some time, so when Rae, the owner of Blake Porter, reached out to me to participate in a collaboration for the launch, I was super excited. The vision behind this collaboration was "2 Bloggers, 1 Brand," and included myself and Jen of Comme

One thing I am always passionate about is #womensupportingwomen. I think it is important to support each other because its already a tough enough world out there, and having the backing and support from your women peers not only betters yourself, but opens opportunity for new friendships, collaborations, and general feel good vibes. Photo credit: Illusions of Georgetown In blogging, I have met a network of amazing women who range from bloggers to business owners, and the netw