There are some killer bargains to be found in the world of spas these days, bellas. Trust me – look in the ads at the back of your local paper, or take a gander online. Spas are hurting bad (just like so many other service industries are), and the consumer reaps the rewards. There are…
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Peace Be With You!
It’s been a long time since I left you without a giveaway to step to! I’ve been extremely remiss, bellas. Let me make it up to you with some fly earrings! If you’ve been clicking around online, you may already have heard of Peace Images. Gorgeous, timeless jewelry made by the super-talented Camille Peace, a…
RIP, Koko Taylor
I know I just moved to Chicago, but I’ve already witnessed the power of the blues. One of the first things I did as I hit the city was head to Buddy Guy’s, and you can feel the spirit of legends in the air. Tragically, one of those Chicago blues legends passed away yesterday. Koko…
Summer Shoes!
Calling out around the world – are you ready for a brand new beat? Summer’s here, the time is right for dancing in the street! Martha and the Vandellas said it best, and I’ve been following the lead. Tis the season for flirty dresses, fresh accessories, outdoor festivities, and flip flops. Let your feet breathe,…
5 Places I’d Love to Re-Visit in NYC
New York, New York! I have a love/hate relationship with the city, I can’t deny. I love it because there’s so much to see and do and experience! It’s the epicenter of absolutely everything I’m into – writing, blogging, beauty, style, good food, fun… I hate it because I don’t live there. Don’t get me…
Some of the Coolest People I’ve Met Are Bloggers
On my March road trip, I had several missions in mind. On the NYC and DC stops, one of my main missions was to meet my peers in the blogosphere. It’s amazing how well you can get to “know” someone online without even ever laying eyes on them. There’s a tremendous concentration of amazing bloggers…
Southern Hospitality
“Don’t stop. Anywhere.” “Maybe you should wear a hat or something.” “Seriously, even if you have to go to the bathroom, do not stop. Anywhere!” That’s just SOME of the advice I got when I let my friends and family know that the road trip I was taking would bring me through the South. Please…
Trini and Proud of It
“Trinidad is my land And of it I am proud and glad But I can’t understand Why some people does talk it bad. All of them who runnin’ dey mouth Don’t know whey they talkin’ bout They will paint here black everyday, But the right things they would never say…” I had to open this…
Happy Memorial Day, Bellas!
Maybe you’re heading to the beach, lighting up the grill, getting ready to party, or kicking it in front of the tube with an all-day marathon of your favorite show. But today, Memorial Day, is about so much more. Today we celebrate the men and wome who sacrificed their lives for American freedom. Throughout the…
Yoga for Fitness, Yoga for Life
My first yoga class was an unforgettable experience. I’d been yoga-curious for a while, experimented with videos and online tutorials. But finally a friend I knew through my old job convinced me to join her at the local free yoga classes at Bayfront Park in Miami. It’s a stunning venue — the lapping water of…