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Fashion | Our very first fashion film šŸ˜±!

You know how you just sit and sit and sit on an idea, and then all of a sudden the universe aligns everything perfectly and BLAM! Your idea, ITS ALIVVVEEEE (Dr. Frankenstein voice)! That is the exact birth story of my fashion film series and part 1 has just launched yesterday woohoo!!!! I hope you…

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Fashion | Visiting Sneakertopia LA

Fashion | The Afro Latina fashionista visits Sneakertopia in Los Angeles and literally falls head over heels with art + sneaker culture!

Travel | Cheers to London

Hello readers! I recently went on a business trip to London at the end of April and had a great time there. In this blog post I will share my edgy yet opulent experience. This was my first time going to the island of Great Britain and I would say overall, I learned a ton!…

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Fashion | SS19 Fashion Week’s Melanin Model Haul

photo courtesy of Vogue Runway This post is about celebrating all of the melaninated models of the fashion week season. I scoured endless couture and ready-to-wear collection pictures and videos on the Vogue Runway app from the spring/summer 2019 season to create this montage of melanin models. These beauties fight for the right to slay…

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Fashion | IDF Week Recap

International Dubai Fashion Week brought out the glam in glamorous hosted by the ultra luxurious, drenched in fabulousness Palazzo Versace Hotel. Let me first say that my next home will be fully decorated in Versace! Omg! The pillows, the walls, floor tiles, carpet, furniture, chandeliers, everything freaking thing in there belongs in my next home….

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Fashion | Edgy Opulence 4.25

Location: Dubai Marina, UAE Purpose: Slay at work Skirt: ASOS Curve Top: Torrid Jacket: Recycled jacket redesigned by Lipstick Killers Collection Earring: unknown Lip: Carmex Eyeliner: liquid black eyeliner, brand Kat Von D Face: Nyx highlighter pallet, Kiss volume maximizer mascara Shades: Tortoise prescription cat eye glasses, brand ā€“ Lipstick Killers Collection

Fashion | Edgy Opulence 1.09

Location: Mall of Emirates, Dubai, UAE Purpose: Slay at work Shoes: Gold flats, Centrepoint Top: Pineapple Tee, brand unknown; Mustard cardigan, brand unknown Bottoms: Premium leggings, brand Torrid Earring: African gold hoops, brand Oakland African Culture store Lip: Plan 9 (color) studded kiss lipstick, brand ā€“ Kat Von D Eyeliner: liquid black eyeliner, brand Kat…

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Travel | Amsterdam, I love you!Ā 

My first trip to Amsterdam was back in February  2017 during a connecting flight. I had a 7 hour layover and decided to check this city out! It only took 7 hours to fall in love with this winter city with its medieval landscape, water canals, and the freedom to take advantage of all things…

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Fashion | Fashion Forward Dubai 2017 Recap

Shot on iPhone At its tenth season, Fashion Forward took over the Dubai Design District growing its audience from invite-only to everyone who loves fashion. It was a three-day celebration of style featuring runway shows, presentations, exhibitions, talks, shopping, music, and film. Here is my recap of the shows I attended! Day 1 My Look…

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Fashion | Harper’s Bazaar Cafe or Vogue Cafe Dubai?Ā 

I am so torn between the two most famously fashion fabulous icons. They both have elegant cafes located in the heart of Dubai. Vogue Cafe is located in Dubai Mall and Harper’s Bazaar is located in the Dubai Design District building 9 also known as D3. They also have another location in the City Walk…

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Fashion | Edgy Opulence 6.10

Location: Dubai Marina, UAE Purpose: Balcony Flows Photo Shoot Shoes: Christian Siriano Black Wedge Peep Toe Skirt: Black Jersey Knit Pencil Skirt, brand – Lipstick Killers Collection Top: Dashiki Top, brand unknown Scarf: White Jersey Knit Head Wrap Style, brand unknown Earring: Diamond Chandelier, brand unknown Bangle: Silver, brand unknown Lip: Ā Melted Villain, brand –…

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