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You’ll find a little bit of all things beautiful here, from design tips to skin care regimens to fashion advice. Grab a snack, get cozy, and take a look around, I'm so glad you're here!

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After the most memorable Roman adventures, we traded our  city penthouse for a seaside villa on the island of Ischia. Just off the coast of Naples, Ischia is where the Italians go for summer vacation. One train ride, a taxi, a ferry, and one more taxi later, we arrived at the quaintest villa in Ischia [...]

Italian Summer Part 2: Ischia Travel Diaries

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Summer Vacation in Ischia

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I was blown away when I learned about the benefits of dry brushing. Not only does dry brushing remove dry skin but it also stimulates your lymphatic system and releases toxins from your body/glands. I wondered to myself, how many people know about this…am I the last to know?? I have come to find out that very few know about the satisfying ritual.

Benefits of Dry Brushing

beauty

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So you’re thinking of embracing your curly hair and you don’t know where to start? I know it can be a bit intimidating. While I have always worn my hair curly, I haven’t always loved my curly hair. I spent many years trying to “tame” or “manage” my curls (read my natural hair journey). It was an emotional battle to say the least.

Embracing Curly Hair

beauty

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Happy Monday! Hope you all had a safe and relaxing 4th of July weekend. I’ve been a busy bee this past weekend. Not only did I put together links to your most highly requested everyday jewelry pieces but I also reached out to my favorite jewelry brands to get you discount codes too.

Everyday Jewelry Favorites

fashion

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It doesn’t take a lot of money to have an amazing wardrobe. In fact, I think it’s important to point out that over half of my wardrobe is thrifted for pennies on the dollar. I’m frequently asked how I find such great thrifted pieces, so I thought I’d share my top 10 tips for thrifting.

My Top 10 Tips for Thrifting

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I get this all the time — Do you take supplements and which do you take?? Over the years I have taken a variety of vitamins and supplements. I don’t know about you guys, but I have asked myself ARE ALL THESE BIG ASS PILLS EVEN DOING ANYTHING??? 

My Daily Vitamin Routine

wellness

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I’m super excited to launch my new cooking series on IGTV! This is something I’ve been wanting to do for over a year now and I’m so delighted to finally bring my recipes to life for you. While I am not a top chef or anything close to it I AM passionate about showing love through food and it would bring me great joy to share that with all of you darlings.

My Fresh Miso Soup Recipe

wellness

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Finally, your big kitchen remodel has the green light!! Have you considered what the must-haves in that dream kitchen are? Will they fit the budget? Do they fit the overall design of the space? Are they really going to improve how your kitchen functions? Oh and honey, how are you going to sell these must haves to your partner?

5 Dream Kitchen Must-Haves

design

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The long awaited closed reveal vlog is now live! Now, nothing is better than a little before and after for ultimate dramatic effect. So take a look at the photos of my closet prior to construction. As you can see, my previous closet was lacking thoughtful storage and organization, had poor lighting, and the overall aesthetic was, let’s just say, brown.

My Closet Reveal

design

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My life is a collection of moments and experiences. For me, those moments are further enhanced by the people I meet. My recent work trip to Park Hyatt St. Kitts – Nevis was filled with meaningful human connections and sooooo many unforgettable moments. It took mere minutes for me to go from LA girl to ISLAND GIRL!!

St. Kitts

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Admittedly, I have a major obsession with Medieval villages!! I suppose living in Los Angeles which is modern and newly built by comparison, I am attracted to these marvelously historic and classic cities. St. Paul is one of the oldest in the French Riviera. This spectacular walled in village is well preserved and continues to be a very popular destination in Côte d’Azur.

St. Paul, France

travel

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As someone who ordinarily travels half the year, I like to think I’m an expert packer. Now don’t get me wrong, by no means am I a light packer. After all I don’t have to pay baggage fees. However, one thing I’ve learned as a professional traveler is how to pack the perfect travel essentials to make my life on the road happier.

My Travel Essentials

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My Fall Amazon Fashion Picks

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Hi Darlings! I’m sure you all know by now that I’m a self proclaimed connoisseur of iced chai lattes. In fact, I’ve been on a mission all summer to find the best iced chai latte in the Valley. Let me tell you, it’s been hard work but somebody’s gotta keep you informed 😉  Anyhow, I still have […]

Homemade Iced Chai Latte Recipe

7/19/2017

Wellness

Homemade Iced Chai Latte Recipe

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This year Mike nailed my birthday gift with my all-time favorite Reformation  dress– with a little help of course! You see, a few months ago I sent him a text asking for the perfect little white dress for my birthday. Just my luck, it would be the one time he actually reads my texts and […]

Reformation Serengeti Dress | Best Birthday Gift ❥

7/16/2017

Fashion

Reformation Serengeti Dress in White

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For this LA lady, summer has been all about tie front cropped tops. I’m literally obsessed. I can’t help it. I just love how these knotted tops pair with my vintage skirts – sexy yet elegant! I particularly like how I can achieve the perfect fit just by adjusting the tightness (which I’m sure my […]

Tie Front Cropped Tops | My Summer Obsession

7/14/2017

Fashion

Tie Front Cropped Tops

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I’m a clean beauty expert, a plant-based recipe guru, a fashion maven, and a mature black woman embracing my natural hair, silver streaks and all.

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