• Lifestyle - UnCorked

    What’s NEW In My Bar Cart

    When I was a kid, I remember watching The Young and the Restless religiously! Whenever Victor Newman would have visitors he would serve liquor (likely Scotch) from the decanter on his bar cart. I couldn’t wait until I became an adult and impress my guests in that same way. Fast forward, I’m an adult and serving glasses of wine to myself. The upside? I’m serving myself from a fancy decanter. To be honest, I make it a mission to treat myself just as well as I would treat my guests. That means, delicious bottles of Zinfandel, from beautiful decanters, into…

  • Lifestyle - UnCorked

    What’s In My Bar Cart

    Fun Fact: I completed the WSET level 1 Wine certification. So technically, I’m a wine expert. The good news for you is, I will be sharing all of my wine related content with you, right here. One thing about me is that I love to entertain. Whether I’m entertaining a group of girlfriends or just me and my dog, I’m going to set out a little charcuterie board and a bottle of wine. Each time, I’m using my best glasses, serving trays, and wines regardless of who it’s for. I don’t subscribe to the notion of saving your “good china”…

  • Beauty

    Taking Care of My Braids

    One thing for certain and two things for sure, Black women are going to put our hair in braids when the summer hits. Growing up, my mom would put my hair in some braided protective style when school ended for summer break. As an adult, I’ve continued the tradition. Braids can be a great way to protect your hair from the elements, give it a break from daily manipulation, and can cut down your time when getting ready to go out. Although your real hair doesn’t require daily care and styling, your scalp does. I try not to do too…

  • Beauty - Body Products

    My Boujee Beauty Products

    One day, I was checking my beauty inventory to make a list of what needs to be restocked, and I realized that my beauty products have gotten a tad bit boujee. Upgrading your lifestyle isn’t simply about Designer Labels and Handbags, it can also include the products you use in your body care routine. The one (of the many things) thing I splurge on is my body products. Don’t get me wrong, bar soap is still a part of my regiment, but I also like to smell like money at all times. When I was younger, I would watch my…

  • Fashion - Travel

    What I Wore in Texas

    Graduation season is upon us and to be honest, it’s kinda my favorite time of year. Young adults are transitioning from one part of life stepping into a life full of hopes and dreams. Plus, it’s always great to get together with friends and family to celebrate and eat! I traveled home to Texas to celebrate my bestie’s baby girl’s high school graduation. Since it was a short trip, I was able to pack everything in one duffle bag. That’s a cause to celebrate in itself, to be honest. Are you celebrating any graduations this season? shop the post -Airport-…

  • Books

    What I Read in Q1

    I’ve always loved books. As a matter of fact, when I was a teen I authored a teenage series. Think, The Babysitters Club meets 90210. I wanted to create a set of teenage stories centered around Black characters opposed to the characters I constantly saw on TV and read about in books. With that said, my love for storytelling started at a young age. As life started to life as life does, I didn’t get to read for pleasure as I would have liked. In 2022, I set a goal to read at least one book per month and I…

  • Fashion

    Simplifying My Wardrobe

    For a few months, now, I’ve had the urge to scale back and simplify my life. I’ve done so by purging my closet, kitchen cabinets, beauty product stash, relationships, commitments, and my wardrobe. One thing I’ve learned is that anything and anybody that is just taking up space in your life, is simply that, taking up space. There is no opportunity for God to give you new if the old is taking up space. We have to make room. In regards to my wardrobe, I’m removing the things that no longer serve me, that no longer fit me, and that…