this post has been updated as of November 2023 In the past I’ve shared my favorite Black women and WOC Owned Jewelry brands and my favorite Nigerian clothing brands. So as we begin our holiday shopping this year, I put together a list of small Black owned businesses to support and shop this holiday season! Style/Apparel Made…
Phew! After 1.5 years of contemplating, going back and forth, tears (a whole lot of them), and venting sessions, I finally left my corporate digital marketing job. In a pandemic. The Backstory I started this particular job back in July 2017, and by my 2nd year there, I was ready to find a new job. Mainly because I realized…
This post has been updated as of September 2024 Fall is in full swing and LA is slowly catching the memo. And you can’t really have a fall wardrobe without a pair of black boots in rotation. This post is dedicated to the best black boots for fall I’ve been able to find (ranging from very…
Well, we are about 8 months into this thing. Honestly, did not think we would still be here but we are and it’s taking a heavy mental shift to accept this current new reality as is. Like most people, when the pandemic first hit, I was distraught. Emotionally, it was hard to wrap my mind around wtf was…
It’s no secret that I am truly a sucker for jeans. I have a YouTube video with my collection (that has since grown since then) and I’m always sharing on my Instagram whenever I make a new purchase. It’s something about a really good pair of jeans that make me feel THE MOST confident…
In case you didn’t know, I am Nigerian. From the Edo/Benin and Yoruba tribe to be exact. I love my culture, I love my identity and how my upbringing has shaped my views. There’s a saying that goes “Naija no dey carry last”, essentially meaning, whatever Nigerians do, we will do it well…
I know, we’re still in the middle of a trying time, but I still wanted to share a few 2020 summer trends that I am loving this season. Although we can’t be super out and about, perhaps you can take these trends for a social distanced road trip, or a quiet picnic with your SO or…
Heeled sandals are my shoe of choice. Most of my outfits are usually paired with some sort of heeled sandal because it always gives an effortless chic to my looks. I think my obsession with this style of shoe is that it accentuates one of the favorite parts on my body, my legs and feet! The right heel can add…
