Madewell has some of the best jewelry right now. All available at an affordable price point, I’ve found that their pieces can quickly elevate a basic look, becoming staples in anyone’s wardrobe. Madewell jewelry also allows me to keep things fresh without looking like I raided a teenager’s closet. Below, you’ll find my 6 favorite… Continue reading Keep Your Look Fresh with Madewell Jewelry
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Jewelry Brand to Watch: OMA
Last year when more influencers promoted black-owned businesses, I discovered and quickly fell in love with OMA. The brand offers a range of modern jewelry that manages to feel both fresh and timeless. I first snapped up the Tonia Hoop and the Patricia Bracelet. In addition to being high in quality, they are also beautifully… Continue reading Jewelry Brand to Watch: OMA
The Best Overnight Face Masks
I love a beauty moment. Pampering is always my jam, but like many of you, it’s not something I have a ton of time for. While I could wear a sheet mask in the evenings, I prefer to be upright watching trash like Love Island, and I tend to completely forget about any other kind… Continue reading The Best Overnight Face Masks
The Best Nail Polish for Your At Home Manicure
I love nothing more than freshly painted nails, but even before the Coronavirus hit, I rarely got a manicure. For years, I picked up nail polish at the drugstore or even Ulta, but I’ve recenlty developed a new obsession that works so well. For the best at home manicure, I can’t recommend the brand Nails… Continue reading The Best Nail Polish for Your At Home Manicure
Sephora Gift Guide: Things You Can Buy Me (or Put on Your Own List)
I did hard things. I went to Sephora (twice) and looked at all of their treasures to put together this gift guide for you. And, also for myself. Who am I kidding? I was in total heaven. If you’re like me, it can be hard to come up with ideas of things you’d like to… Continue reading Sephora Gift Guide: Things You Can Buy Me (or Put on Your Own List)
Beauty Product Review: Herbivore’s Bakuchiol and Sephora’s Vitamin C Serum
While this post is a beauty product review, it is also an endorsement for one of my favorite bloggers – Grace Atwood. Her blog, The Stripe, covers a variety of topics – skincare, travel, books and fashion. After hearing her thoughts on Herbivore’s Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum and the Sephora Vitamin C Serum, I had… Continue reading Beauty Product Review: Herbivore’s Bakuchiol and Sephora’s Vitamin C Serum
8 Great Statement Earrings That Will Dress Up Any Outfit
I’ve always loved a statement earring. As a third grader, I spent every dollar I had at Claire’s on everything from bangle bracelets to fish-shaped barrettes. That love for bold jewelry translated to earrings so large my ears hurt at the end of a night out in college. Then, we all made the switch to… Continue reading 8 Great Statement Earrings That Will Dress Up Any Outfit
MILK Make-Up Lip and Cheek Stick
I snapped up this MILK Make-Up Lip and Cheek Stick after seeing it on Liz Adam’s stories. I love a cream blush and thought the formulation of this one was really pretty. I have it in the Werk color, which seemed apropos considering I’m werking all the time. To use, swipe a little of the… Continue reading MILK Make-Up Lip and Cheek Stick
Fall Trend to Try: Snakeskin
In my college years, I owned a pair of snakeskin print, strappy sandals from Wal-Mart that I wore with everything. In fact, you may have seen me huddled outside a club, waiting for one-in-one-out to go my way with my bare toes near snow. I’m much more sensible now, but I still love snakeskin. It’s… Continue reading Fall Trend to Try: Snakeskin