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Anatomy of a Do: Braving White

Anatomy of a Do: Braving White #fashion #fbloggers @TheBloggersPost #fashionblogger #lbloggers @TheBlogGudeRT

Spring officially begins next week, but in LA you wouldn’t know it. Ninety degree weather accompanied by the lingering scent of wisteria in the air, find us channeling Spring slightly ahead of schedule. And I couldn’t be more excited!

This season, I’m eager to incorporate more light and airy clothing into my personal style. When I came across this look (at left) while killing some time on…

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Inspired.

A little #inspiration on the blog today! @TheBloggersPost @TheBlogGuideRT #quotes #lbloggers #blogpost #wisewords

A door was opened a few days ago that could potentially change things for the better! Now for the task of walking through the damn door (always easier said, than done). The caveat I’m realizing as I think about this new possible opportunity in my life, is not only being mindful to get very clear about what I want and to stand firm in that truth, but to manage my expectations. There’s only so…

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Birchbox Review | February 2015

#Birchbox review now up on the blog! #beauty #lbloggers #beautyblogger @TheBloggersPost #bbloggers @TheBlogGuideRT

#1. beautyblender + Mini Solid Cleanser | Finally receiving the famous beautyblender in a Birchbox was a total giddy, girl moment. I’ve been hearing the craze about these little pink sponges for some time, but happily pressed on with my good ol’ tried and true foundation brush. Given that these babies are also on the pricey side, I was happy to wait for the day Birchbox would bestow one upon me…

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What I'm Lovin' Right Now

Here's What I'm Lovin' Right Now! |#fashion #blogpost #lbloggers @TheBloggersPost

1. My current nail polish obsession. | Cement the deal by OPI (image via.)

2. Footwear that’s comfortable, stylish, and for a good cause. | Tom’s Black Women Diamond Women’s Classics.

3. The ergonomic hair brush worth the recent splurge. | Olivia Garden’s DV-3 Divine Dry Detangler.

4. A case for H20. | The Top 10 Things I Learned Drinking Only Water For A Month.

5.What a butternut squash and a…

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TOP FIVE: The 2015 Academy Awards

TOP FIVE: The 2015 Academy Awards #Oscars2015 #fashion #academyawards #MondayBlogs @TheBloggersPost #lbloggers

It only rains approximately 5.7 days a year in L.A. Naturally, one of those days would fall on Hollywood’s biggest night. I was set to attend a viewing party, but the universe had other plans. Suffice to say, it was a rather chaotic Oscar Sunday on my end, down to an actual technical malfunction that had me at Best Buy one hour before showtime to rectify the situation. $45 dollars later, I was…

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Highlights

The Highlights of Life Lately! #lbloggers @TheBloggersPost #blogpost

{A 3-D silhouette selfie at the Louis Vuitton “series 2″ exhibition.}

Knock on wood, things have been going well. It feels like for the first time in a long time, I get to play and have some fun! The only major hiccup is that I haven’t been feeling so great on-and-off lately, a sign I need to spend some time taking care of myself. That’s the goal this weekend. There’s still one film I want to see…

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Advanced Style On a dreary, rainy Saturday afternoon the weekend before last, I found myself in bed under the weather, making it the perfect recipe to kill some time exploring the never-ending streaming cosmos of my Netflix Queue.

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Rants & Raves: Volume 2

Rants & Raves: Volume 2 #blogpost @TheBloggersPost #rant #lbloggers #scandal #50shadesofGrey

I was fascinated to learn not too long ago, that statistics show, on average, a person has around 50,000 thoughts a day. Some argue that the amount of mental chatter in our minds is even higher than that, at an upwards of 70,000!

It prompted me to create a new series, “Rants & Raves,” sharing arbitrary thoughts that are on the mind as of writing time, or reflections I’ve been collecting to share…

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5 Reasons This Week Will Rock!

5 Reasons This Week Will Rock! | #MondayBlogs @TheBloggersPost @TheBlogGuideRT #lbloggers #VDAY #blogpost

I think a big redeeming quality about the week ahead, is that everyone will feel the undercurrent of l.o.v.e. as we make our way toward Valentine’s Day on Saturday. Hopefully, this means that most people you encounter this week in particular, will be in a pretty chipper mood. Then again, perhaps the undercurrent will feel quite the opposite for those of us who choose to reject the Hallmark…

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Sweet Butter

Sweet Butter. As sweet as it sounds: @SweetButterLA @TheBloggersPost #review #lbloggers #food #LA #blogpost

Where: Sweet Butter Location: 13824 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks Cost: $$

What is it about seeing a line hanging out of a restaurant that instantly makes you feel like you’re missing out? I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but in L.A., anytime you see a group of people congregated outside a dining venue, it’s usuallya place you want to be. Aside from word of mouth, it also happens to…

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Birchbox Review | January 2015

Birchbox Review | January 2015 @TheBloggersPost @TheBlogGuideRT #bbloggers #lbloggers #beauty #birchbox

The first Birchbox of 2015 arrived a few weeks ago and it’s been quite the experimentation. My take on how January’s Birchbox products held up…

#1. Key West Aloe Gentle Aloe Cleanser | What is it about the word “aloe” that conjures up such feelings of calmness? Well, this facial cleanser from Key West Aloe lives up to that soothing feeling. (Ahh!) What makes this cleanser unique is that it…

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Hollywood Costume Exhibit

What: Hollywood Costume Exhibit Where: The Historic Wilshire May Company Building Location: 6067 Wilshire Boulevard, Miracle Mile Cost: $20.00

Unlike some years, I’ll remember fondly how I kicked-off 2015…and that’s in-style. Literally. While most likely spent January 1st curled up on the couch nursing their New Year’s Eve hang-over, we found our way through the easily maneuverable LA streets to…

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Highlights

The Highlights of Life Lately!

{Laguna Beach, January 2015.}

2015 thus far has been kind to me. I’ve spent the last few weeks tackling little projects that I’d put off for far too long. It’s made all the difference, making the new year feel quite productive. Two big things I’ve crossed off my to-do list: de-cluttering/reorganizing my pantry, and finally backing-up all the data from a former laptop that gave out on me (over a…

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What I'm Lovin' Right Now

Here's What I'm Lovin' Right Now | @theBlogGuideRT #lbloggers #fbloggers #fashion #blogpost #LA

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I know some people don’t like to fall into the trap of or even believe in New Year’s resolutions; but I’ve always liked the idea of working toward goals. And yet, I haven’t taken the time to sit down and formally write my list of resolutions for 2015. I can’t say that I will at this point either.

Admittedly, I meant to do this over my holiday vacation, but other things…

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MLK

MLK: | @TheBlogGuideRT #blogpost #lbloggers #mondayblogs #MLK

One of my favorite quotes in the world comes from the man who was likely never at a loss for the right words. They hang in my apartment, framed over my bed. They are words that I stop and meditate on should my eye ever be drawn to that particular part of the room. They are words that speak volumes, even if that volume is only 5 sentences.

If you’re familiar with this famous quote from the…

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We All Scream For Ice Cream

We All Scream For Ice Cream | #Salt&Straw #icecream #review #LA @TheBlogGuideRT #blogpost #lbloggers

{Feast your eyes on Chocolate Gooey Brownie ice cream.}

Where: Salt & Straw Location: 240 North Larchmont Boulevard, Larchmont Village Cost: $$

Just a few doors down the street from “The (over-hyped) Best Iced Latte in America,”rests one of the newest additions to Larchmont Boulevard, and it’s quickly becoming the ice cream spot in town. It’s not unusual to see the line hanging out the door into…

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Best Dressed: The 2015 Golden Globe Awards

The Top 5 #Fashion Hits of the 2015 #GoldenGlobes |#fbloggers #lbloggers @TheBlogGuideRT @TheBloggersPost #blogpost

Closing out a much-need, productive, yet relaxing 3-week vacation on the couch with my (they-just-don’t-know-it-yet) BFFs Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, and the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards wasn’t too shabby. At the very least, having the festivities of the show to fall back on did wonders at distracting me from my end of vacay blues.

Overall, the show kept me engaged. Though there were a few…

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