tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7459073779630606182024-03-18T14:43:38.214-05:00The Dro Show lifestyle, travel, style & moreDrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-52241749824670624632024-03-03T00:20:00.026-06:002024-03-04T13:08:35.851-06:006 Airport Tips & Tricks: Best Hacks for Flying <p> Travel season is officially loading. Travel season can be whenever you want it to be, all year round, certain seasons, but for the most part it’s spring and summer. It’s always important to make a smooth transition into going to airports in order to get to your destination on time, safe and stress free. </p><p>Here are some easy hacks for flying: </p><p>1. <b>Arrive Early </b></p><p>If my flight is scheduled to leave at 12:45pm, trust and believe like Keyshia Cole I will be at xyz airport at 9:30am. I love getting to the airport early for a few reasons:</p><p><br /></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>To get through TSA lines in a timely fashion </li><li>Just in case there may be an issue with ticketing, seating, etc</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>I love getting to my gate relaxing, munching on my snacks, getting some work done and waiting for my plane to board. Being early is being on time. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2. <b>Have Your ID & Other Documents Handy & Ready</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Your id is so important in identifying who you are as you pass through security. I purchased a cool lanyard wallet with a built in cellphone case where I can easily access my id and other important cards. It’s important to know exactly where your id is located so it doesn’t get lost and so you’re not holding up the line searching for it. Be a team player with other passengers and airport staff so everyone can move through the security lines smoothly. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>3. <b>Dress Comfortably </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Travel days are known to be busy, tiring, and can be hectic. It’s best to dress comfortably for maneuvering through the airport, unless you’re just absolutely ready to walk the runway. Here are some airport clothing ideas:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Sweatshirts </li><li>Hoodies (preferably with pockets)</li><li>Sweatpants and jogging pants (again, with pockets)</li><li>Comfortable slip on shoes </li><li>Track jackets </li><li>SOCKS! </li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div>Be sure to adhere to the weather and temperature to the place you’re traveling to before leaving to ensure comfort. I’ve flown during all four seasons to humid hot places and cold ones and personally I still wear a sweatshirt and jogging pants as my default outfit. I even add on a jacket because it can get chilly on certain aircraft. If needed, I change clothes when I get my luggage in the airport bathrooms depending on how cold or hot it is and where I’m going. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPK1Y3ac2-7dN1LuA25mTfIPxIpfYBFWdjBDPhPN1dCtcHyzLP7MmndlFDMbxFcwCl8pluJfweK7_DKJ9SsN4gCrER39Ix0qmIztBfG13trIlQK-2m8FThOXTtUVRJ_FPpCEKgHEtluVA-YFnqPEc0fKBc5PuWjEuwIteyotru_6XLEVm1qqltucjGk4Bz/s5184/IMG_1236.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPK1Y3ac2-7dN1LuA25mTfIPxIpfYBFWdjBDPhPN1dCtcHyzLP7MmndlFDMbxFcwCl8pluJfweK7_DKJ9SsN4gCrER39Ix0qmIztBfG13trIlQK-2m8FThOXTtUVRJ_FPpCEKgHEtluVA-YFnqPEc0fKBc5PuWjEuwIteyotru_6XLEVm1qqltucjGk4Bz/w640-h426/IMG_1236.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo by Rob Wilson on Unsplash </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>4. <b>Pack Correctly & Adhere to TSA Rules</b></div><div><br /></div><div>I was returning home one time and I accidentally put a container of body scrub in my carry on bag instead of my check in bag. TSA carried my poor little scrub away. Ouch. There is a major TSA rule of not having liquid items over 3.4 oz. Knowing how to pack correctly is important so you don’t have to have items confiscated or waste time rearranging your wardrobe and toiletries in the middle of the airport (again, see the first tip on time management). </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Packing accordingly also applies to bringing the correct sized luggage to the airport. Besides TSA, always check in with each individual airline you’re flying with, although most have the same regulations. There are plenty of parking tutorial videos on TikTok and YouTube that will show you how to pack and what to pack. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>5. <b>Regularly Check for Flight Updates</b></div><div><br /></div><div>One time I was flying into Miami from Louisville and my gate got switched at the last minute. I got to my gate in more than enough time, but if I hadn’t checked or received notifications? It’s so important to check flight logs and monitors or have flight notifications via email or apps to not only ensure you’re at the correct gate, but to also be informed on boarding times and possible delays and gate changes. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>6. <b>Bring Snacks & An Empty Water Bottle </b></div><div><br /></div><div>As mentioned above, liquids over 3.4oz aren’t allowed in personal item bags or carry on bags and no one wants to pay a whopping $12 for a bottle of water at the airport (trust me, I did this in Vegas and you don’t want to do that). It’s best to bring a clean, empty water bottle to grab water at fountains or other beverages once you’ve passed security. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Airplane snacks are cool, but I absolutely prefer to bring my own snacks. I’m also vegan and my diet is limited, so bringing my own goodies helps a ton. This also saves money from buying pricey snacks in the airport and you can enjoy your own food. If there are delays, having your own snacks is beneficial in case you get hungry. I usually pack mine in my personal item backpack. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>
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Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0Miami, FL, USA25.7616798 -80.1917902-2.5485540361788459 -115.3480402 54.071913636178849 -45.0355402tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-91824651399684587832024-02-07T00:00:00.014-06:002024-02-07T00:00:00.147-06:00Nolaskinsentials Review<p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZGFKXnAHav3Pdv1jvVkCHEOR50a2UJnQo_NV5xFgbC6YXTgtIUV4HGj7qtvNrK26ALIYQylmpDS2uz-0I84Oy_lBvE0cadBC5cyAoRnbFZcJWgZpZlN_BogcVqxkpiHjz3iv_LnKQt6l83HeBCqi6ZdheZiWtW1lmC5oK6sbMDjm-9aZ4Moko715cnof/s1500/Copy%20of%20Beige%20Modern%20Pinterest%20Pin%20-%201.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyZGFKXnAHav3Pdv1jvVkCHEOR50a2UJnQo_NV5xFgbC6YXTgtIUV4HGj7qtvNrK26ALIYQylmpDS2uz-0I84Oy_lBvE0cadBC5cyAoRnbFZcJWgZpZlN_BogcVqxkpiHjz3iv_LnKQt6l83HeBCqi6ZdheZiWtW1lmC5oK6sbMDjm-9aZ4Moko715cnof/w426-h640/Copy%20of%20Beige%20Modern%20Pinterest%20Pin%20-%201.png" width="426" /></a></div><p></p><p>I remember seeing people rant and rave about Nolaskinsentials back on X (formerly and still known as Twitter) in 2017/2018. I’m on the late train, but I had to jump on it regardless. I don’t usually go for social media hype, but the hype is real when it comes to Nolaskinsentials. </p><p>Nolaskinsentials is a black owned, woman owned vegan skincare company ran by Jane Ormon. It was started in 2017 due to Ormon having a hard time finding suitable products for her darker complexion. Nolaskinsentials is cruelty free and handcrafted created with real, natural ingredients, which is why I wanted to check it out. </p><p>Here are the products I purchased from them to review:</p><p><br /></p><p><b><a href="https://www.nolaskinsentials.com/products/papaya-burst?_pos=1&_sid=960dd98f3&_ss=r" target="_blank">Papaya Burst Cleanser</a> </b></p><p><b><a href="https://www.nolaskinsentials.com/products/lets-get-intimate?_pos=1&_sid=9205f22c8&_ss=r" target="_blank">Let’s Get Intimate Bikini Scrub</a></b></p><p><b><a href="https://www.nolaskinsentials.com/products/pumpkin-and-vanilla-bean-face-exfoliant?_pos=1&_sid=935eb440b&_ss=r" target="_blank">Pumpkin & Vanilla Bean Face Exfoliant</a> </b></p><p><b><a href="https://www.nolaskinsentials.com/products/passionfruit-hyperpigmentation-soap?_pos=1&_sid=feb1fe1e9&_ss=r" target="_blank">Passion Fruit Hyperpigmentation Soap</a> </b></p><p><br /></p><p>Here’s my take on each product after using them all for a few months: </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Papaya Burst Cleanser </b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwbuS44WKd-mCFwB_ZlQznDA00PBFv8YPoTNDqP5jQPzfB17uxRfgeU0CPKJi2tPmtOfC0BneQBT79HAJR6gd127rfV5jubRTiPkGgaU02kcyjivZlOOIJe2hFcuAnwaKzHlpTl1LkZwCvtseWpfOKYe6TVpuNhYGGAjX7ooyc8A3CPKMzQumWuUiN-bW/s5184/048B30E6-DF04-49F7-A899-37DD14541081.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwbuS44WKd-mCFwB_ZlQznDA00PBFv8YPoTNDqP5jQPzfB17uxRfgeU0CPKJi2tPmtOfC0BneQBT79HAJR6gd127rfV5jubRTiPkGgaU02kcyjivZlOOIJe2hFcuAnwaKzHlpTl1LkZwCvtseWpfOKYe6TVpuNhYGGAjX7ooyc8A3CPKMzQumWuUiN-bW/w640-h426/048B30E6-DF04-49F7-A899-37DD14541081.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I wanted to use the Papaya Burst Cleanser as an addition to my skincare regimen after reading a suggestion to use two cleansers for your face. I already use black soap and sometimes charcoal soap, so I chose the papaya soap for deep cleansing. </p><p>This soap is helpful for acne prone skin and dark spots. While I don’t have dark spots anymore, as someone with acne prone skin I found this cleanser extremely helpful to my regimen. I have no issues with this cleanser, it goes a long way and keeps my skin glowing. </p><p><b>Rating:</b> 10/10 </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Let’s Get Intimate Bikini Scrub</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zdDGCRhCR3WEreScMxD5ml3vFVWN8NvXvX75HEjNElLXNlxtcQTBmjqY8ZTsnFjVNU7X_LTN2q4ZYhUPZMpptwNa4rIe-cMITZKKYIYZlgxXG41lEpsywJ1HDYJ9CERdtR-d3exng5d6G5D499xf00zLRSPBPEkfj9xmV7vXxEZYsSXZC0err0Det_iu/s5184/3BDFF0E8-7317-4DF9-A79F-24845045473E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8zdDGCRhCR3WEreScMxD5ml3vFVWN8NvXvX75HEjNElLXNlxtcQTBmjqY8ZTsnFjVNU7X_LTN2q4ZYhUPZMpptwNa4rIe-cMITZKKYIYZlgxXG41lEpsywJ1HDYJ9CERdtR-d3exng5d6G5D499xf00zLRSPBPEkfj9xmV7vXxEZYsSXZC0err0Det_iu/w640-h426/3BDFF0E8-7317-4DF9-A79F-24845045473E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I started getting Brazilian waxes over the pandemic shut down. One thing that was stressed to sustain healthy skin was to regularly exfoliate the intimate area. This is why I purchased the Let’s Get Intimate Bikini Scrub. I used this scrub before and after waxes. It’s a Himalayan salt base and is useful for ingrown hairs and razor bumps. </p><p>This is a pretty solid scrub. As someone who exfoliates weekly, I wish it would come in a larger container (the size is 8oz). Otherwise this was a nice scrub and it did prevent ingrowns. </p><p><b>Rating:</b> 8/10 </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Pumpkin & Vanilla Bean Face Exfoliant </b></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZ3c2NFnErJm03fVL32QIH3BT9T8uj-XhXq3ql4uxNsx9bDEek8ePpfXbF1lvVdkpg80IhdEhMuzMypU8sccltPkdX-XS8TEj8CAWjzzRDykDdTyC3BeBRxFTn3fYrbLH-nUHj0QdOCDQF_GSsUVfDJTO3mbm87osP7sJTL1aosdUEtXu20_zrvarKXAn/s5184/1C80235E-9E3E-4D67-A61F-C82123079140.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSZ3c2NFnErJm03fVL32QIH3BT9T8uj-XhXq3ql4uxNsx9bDEek8ePpfXbF1lvVdkpg80IhdEhMuzMypU8sccltPkdX-XS8TEj8CAWjzzRDykDdTyC3BeBRxFTn3fYrbLH-nUHj0QdOCDQF_GSsUVfDJTO3mbm87osP7sJTL1aosdUEtXu20_zrvarKXAn/w640-h426/1C80235E-9E3E-4D67-A61F-C82123079140.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>This scrub is $20 for a 4oz container but is some of the best exfoliant I’ve ever used, hands down. Besides the amazing vanilla scent, this scrub is amazing on my face. I exfoliate once a week, both face and body. This scrub has a sugar base and is for acne prone and textured skin. </p><p>What I love most is the how smooth and soft it is to the skin while using. I wouldn’t expect a vanilla scented scrub to be compatible with acne prone skin, but it’s that amazing and left my skin smooth and glowing. Because it’s only used on the face, it lasts a very long time too. </p><p><b>Rating:</b> 10/10</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Passion Fruit Hyperpigmentation Soap </b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbui5EU6Ium31BWuLDl5Jzp4laG5PNQtwSeBa3FosW-_87E0-aDFPpG6a56M1ngk_JDKzRHK5kLpmS6NQ8MlD0h8k8-GOL4SKXG-mPIYg2W5fLEufgh0UBKhgdInGxWGi1gx9Y60p9Vm3SFlFCdPj7MuzUQtWrW8TfFSO6X4llisGajJZmG1EqrkdqTNd/s5184/EAF2D752-2B3B-422C-8081-C293E0ACB315.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVbui5EU6Ium31BWuLDl5Jzp4laG5PNQtwSeBa3FosW-_87E0-aDFPpG6a56M1ngk_JDKzRHK5kLpmS6NQ8MlD0h8k8-GOL4SKXG-mPIYg2W5fLEufgh0UBKhgdInGxWGi1gx9Y60p9Vm3SFlFCdPj7MuzUQtWrW8TfFSO6X4llisGajJZmG1EqrkdqTNd/w640-h426/EAF2D752-2B3B-422C-8081-C293E0ACB315.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>We all have pesky scars and hyperpigmentation we want to get rid of. I got the Passion Fruit Hyperpigmentation Soap with hope of lightening some scars on my legs although many use it for their faces as it’s recommended for acne prone skin and scarring. </p><p>My fairest review on this is that I haven’t been using the soap long enough to really see a change on any leg scars and I may need to use a stronger cream to get rid of them instead. All in all, it’s a quality soap, but I personally would suggest it be used on the face instead of the body based off of my review for body usage after a few months. </p><p><b>Rating:</b> 8/10</p><p><br /></p><p>That’s my take on Nolaskinsentials products. I absolutely adore the Papaya Burst Cleanser and the Vanilla & Bean Exfoliant the most. I’m super excited to try more products from this company. Highly recommended and worth a try! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Have you ever used Nolaskinsentials? What’s your favorite product or what product would you try if you haven’t tried it before? </b></p>
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<!--ShareThis END-->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0Miami, FL, USA25.7616798 -80.1917902-2.5485540361788459 -115.3480402 54.071913636178849 -45.0355402tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-90283580942789829802024-02-01T00:00:00.126-06:002024-03-16T21:06:23.019-05:00The Ultimate Miami Travel Guide - That Goes Beyond Typical Tourist Spots & Info<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglsghPPPrQVjuSQXbLKXKcmSFyk6rrRt3YO0jmwRpbtTzIaY7e0z-H6xqA3vMGCPtaudgQm4T6ZE9BBP53_ARxtvb4_VSNKWfUbJsoC6gItjGRXNAprssK37bYCezBRBbk0MhtFEsCLKrkfUngXc2IQXqljNzpNjaaWmVvp7biuuRgUZKL82xvQ8B0GnZw/s1500/Copy%20of%20Green%20Simple%20Photo%20Hiking%20Trails%20Travel%20Blog%20Post%20Pinterest%20Pin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglsghPPPrQVjuSQXbLKXKcmSFyk6rrRt3YO0jmwRpbtTzIaY7e0z-H6xqA3vMGCPtaudgQm4T6ZE9BBP53_ARxtvb4_VSNKWfUbJsoC6gItjGRXNAprssK37bYCezBRBbk0MhtFEsCLKrkfUngXc2IQXqljNzpNjaaWmVvp7biuuRgUZKL82xvQ8B0GnZw/w426-h640/Copy%20of%20Green%20Simple%20Photo%20Hiking%20Trails%20Travel%20Blog%20Post%20Pinterest%20Pin.png" width="426" /></a></div><p></p><p>Many Miami travel blogs show you South Beach and South Beach only. This Miami travel guide goes beyond that. </p><p>At this point in my life, Miami is my second favorite city after my hometown Chicago. For me it’s not about the partying, nightlife or pretty privilege stamp of approval, it’s simply an amazing city full of opportunity, art, amazing food, and going there changed my whole life. As someone who is there frequently, at this point I know the city like a local as well as a tourist. This is what makes this travel guide stand out from other travel guides, I will be providing some great places and tips that go beyond the typical tourist spots. </p><p>The information in this blog is based off of places I've personally frequented as well as places recommended by locals I know and off of research. Always be sure to do your own research as well while planning your stay.</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to Get There</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrn0KEDpAIdPISh5jfd1yXcj5C1MZclKUgEarJh4xu1V8aaTZaLM2rmAvJ_oH4poTi4iWktswztySYW8-ebpPl_pRZzUqLeFpweg45oO83JjXtVDbvkFoecZ_6k8UwlSu6UkaVChsNb0iiY0G9uv5Mn2mHSVqG1wkGSVB3A0a6hUDsbxA8oAsBAYKN09ih/s4032/IMG_8376.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrn0KEDpAIdPISh5jfd1yXcj5C1MZclKUgEarJh4xu1V8aaTZaLM2rmAvJ_oH4poTi4iWktswztySYW8-ebpPl_pRZzUqLeFpweg45oO83JjXtVDbvkFoecZ_6k8UwlSu6UkaVChsNb0iiY0G9uv5Mn2mHSVqG1wkGSVB3A0a6hUDsbxA8oAsBAYKN09ih/w480-h640/IMG_8376.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><p></p><p><b>Flying</b> </p><p>Your best bet to get to Miami is to fly, especially if you’re outside of Florida and outside of the United States. I’ve flown from Chicago to Miami several times via American Airlines, Southwest, and Spirit. Depending on the season, when you book your trip and where you’re flying from, you can find some pretty inexpensive prices. I’ve paid as low as around $60 (one way to and from Miami) and as high as $120 (round way). </p><p>While it’s ideal to fly into Miami International Airport (MIA), you can also fly into Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL). While searching for flights, compare and contrast the better options and prices between MIA and FLL. Please be sure to factor in the location of your hotel/Airbnb and how long it will take and how much it will cost to get from either airport to your stay. As it will be explained in the next section, you have the option to utilize the Brightline train from Fort Lauderdale to Miami for $10-$24 depending on the day and time. </p><p><b>Train</b></p><p>If you’re in Florida, particularly in the Central Florida area, the <a href="https://www.gobrightline.com/" target="_blank">Brightline trains</a> are now up and running and go as far as from Orlando to Miami. Another option for Floridians is to fly into Orlando’s airport (MCO), drive or take a train into Orlando and take the Brightline train from there to Miami. </p><p>In the above section, I mentioned there's an option to fly into Fort Lauderdale and then go into Miami. This option was shunned by many people due to the suggested high ride share and taxi prices, but now vacationers have the option of flying into FLL and taking a Brightline train into Miami. Whatever suits you best, I'm just here to show different options. </p><p>If you're into long commutes and sight seeing, try something new and <a href="https://www.amtrak.com/stations/mia" target="_blank">take an Amtrak</a>. The station is in Hialeah, west of Miami but is still close to downtown, the airport, and Brickell. </p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>When To Visit</b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbY5eDR5Jnk9B8ZnQ_WpZkmVFp0Bbk_lWdH-3p1QuOEsO1VhHv8RadX8brrXVqYBTVydKhzlzTD2TQ3Wyu-1hC3MuK5JT8Xws1LDVdJBJ0MRv7xFTzOx564DUyHlqi1xWMv4VN2VUSuh_ohflYJSMa4jRUnKwFQQoEDFSUSnZdHb4apX7pAr3ZtmfkBAc/s5184/DCBBD011-FFCA-47FD-962A-8FDD0B640854.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlbY5eDR5Jnk9B8ZnQ_WpZkmVFp0Bbk_lWdH-3p1QuOEsO1VhHv8RadX8brrXVqYBTVydKhzlzTD2TQ3Wyu-1hC3MuK5JT8Xws1LDVdJBJ0MRv7xFTzOx564DUyHlqi1xWMv4VN2VUSuh_ohflYJSMa4jRUnKwFQQoEDFSUSnZdHb4apX7pAr3ZtmfkBAc/w640-h426/DCBBD011-FFCA-47FD-962A-8FDD0B640854.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p>November to April is the best time to travel for the dry season. After that, and especially during summer, you'll be met with rainy season and hurricane watch, especially during August to September.</p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Location: Best Areas To Stay </span></b></p><p>It’s always best to stay in the most tourist friendly areas when vacationing so you have access to tourist based locations. Here are some great Miami areas to stay in:</p><p><b>Miami Beach</b> - Contrary to popular belief, Miami Beach is not apart of the Miami mainland. It’s it’s own island and city. This is where the food and nightlife is although there is an effort to push more cultural, art and family friendly activities. If you’re a major beach bum, this is where you will want to stay to have quick and easy access to the water and waves. </p><p><b>Brickell</b> - Brickell gives major mini New York City vibes. It’s where many of the city’s wealthiest stay and play and where you can find more restaurants and nightlife. </p><p><b>Downtown</b> - Downtown is north of Brickell and is one of the main shopping hubs in the city. It’s not as nightclub friendly, but there are plenty of restaurants and other cultural hubs to frequent such as the Perez Art Museum, Kaseya Center where the Heat play and the Bayside Market. </p><p><b>Airport Area</b> - As quiet as it’s kept, the airport area is a great and underrated location for vacation. Unlike the airports in my hometown, ORD and MID, Miami International Airport is close to everything in Miami. 15 minutes away, tops. What I like about staying close to the airport is having access to a shuttle bus to and from one of the hotels that have this accommodation. </p><p><b>Little Havana</b> - If you’re looking for a more homegrown Miami feel, Little Havana is the place for you. While there aren’t many hotels in this neighborhood and it’s more residential, your best bet will be finding an Airbnb there. There are plenty of local Cuban restaurants there and it’s close to Wynwood, Downtown and Brickell. </p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Where to Stay</b></span></p><p>
</p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@___dro__/video/7154380253413051690" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7154380253413051690" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@___dro__?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@___dro__">@___dro__</a> Pullman Miami Airport is a 10/10! Close to @iflymia & a great distance from downtown Miami, Wynwood, Brickell & the surrounding neighborhoods like Hialeah & Coral Gables. So lush & boujee! It really gives 💅🏾🛫🏝🥂🏨 <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/blackgirltravel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="blackgirltravel">#blackgirltravel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/blackgirltravelslay?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="blackgirltravelslay">#blackgirltravelslay</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamitravel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamitravel">#miamitravel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/thingstodoinmiami?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="thingstodoinmiami">#thingstodoinmiami</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamivacation?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamivacation">#miamivacation</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamivacations?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamivacations">#miamivacations</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamihotels?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamihotels">#miamihotels</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamihotel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamihotel">#miamihotel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/womentravel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="womentravel">#womentravel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/womentravelers?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="womentravelers">#womentravelers</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/traveltiktok?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="traveltiktok">#traveltiktok</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hotelreview?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="hotelreview">#hotelreview</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/pullmanhotel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="pullmanhotel">#pullmanhotel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/pullmanhotels?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="pullmanhotels">#pullmanhotels</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamiflorida?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamiflorida">#miamiflorida</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hotelreviews?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="hotelreviews">#hotelreviews</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hoteltour?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="hoteltour">#hoteltour</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hoteltours?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="hoteltours">#hoteltours</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/travelflorida?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="travelflorida">#travelflorida</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/floridatravel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="floridatravel">#floridatravel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/floridatravels?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="floridatravels">#floridatravels</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamitravelguide?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamitravelguide">#miamitravelguide</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/luxurytravel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="luxurytravel">#luxurytravel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/luxurytravels?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="luxurytravels">#luxurytravels</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/blackwomeninluxury?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="blackwomeninluxury">#blackwomeninluxury</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/blackwomentravel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="blackwomentravel">#blackwomentravel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/leave-me-7129554123166320641?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ leave me - Anees">♬ leave me - Anees</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
Miami has some of the most luscious hotels and homes in the world. Whether you’re looking for luxurious 5 star stay or a humble, laid back, inexpensive vibe, there are plenty of options no matter what your price range is. Here’s a list of some great hotels, some I have stayed in myself. <p></p><p><b>Miami Beach</b></p><p><a href="https://freehandhotels.com/miami/" target="_blank">Freehand Miami</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.fontainebleau.com/" target="_blank">Fountaine Bleu</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/locations/usa/florida/miami-beach/hampton-by-hilton/?WT.mc_id=zlada0ww1hx2psh3ggl4advbpp5dkt6multibr7_153665317_1003528&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_OetBhAtEiwAPTeQZ9Z-q187CGcVudoRtcOHScHsTGPS8cqRG1xq4HJUColz3oFMZsz5WBoC74gQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">Hampton Inn</a></p><p><b>Airport Area </b></p><p><a href="https://www.pullman-miami-airport.com/" target="_blank">Pullman Airport Hotel</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/miaahhh-hilton-miami-airport-blue-lagoon/" target="_blank">Hilton Blue Lagoon Airport</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.miahotel.com/" target="_blank">The Miami International Airport Hotel</a></p><p><a href="https://www.sonesta.com/sonesta-hotels-resorts/fl/miami/regency-miami-airport-sonesta" target="_blank">Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta</a></p><p><b>Downtown</b> </p><p><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/miadthf-hilton-miami-downtown/" target="_blank">Hilton Miami Downtown</a></p><p><a href="https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/florida/hyatt-regency-miami/miarm/rooms" target="_blank">Hyatt Regency Miami</a></p><p><a href="https://www.yotel.com/en/hotels/yotel-miami?utm_marin=mkwid_sUiNdOLrc-dc_slid__productid__ptaid_kwd-1941491948104&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2eKtBhDcARIsAEGTG40pHhmVu7p2tS5Qjs5bCqI8pBRm3yOVf4Y6uQ3FieOM3JQKaYadtNkaAkM7EALw_wcB" target="_blank">YOTEL Miami</a></p><p><a href="https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/miabvhx-hampton-suites-miami-brickell-downtown/" target="_blank">Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Miami Brickell</a></p><p><a href="https://www.easthotels.com/en/miami/" target="_blank">EAST Miami</a></p><p><b>Overtown</b></p><p><a href="https://www.dunns-josephinehotel.com/" target="_blank">Dunns Josephine Hotel</a> </p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Where to Eat </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-jI3kLkCHN5L83CRXWuRDTSRdSpMdz4RBRiwswPvU3C1VnjLZP9g0RrOaquReetzvqDuVrs_kdyX4y6zVocyDbKlgJUv1PBKs07TlD9gFus1GYNE1bNJftJTaHpTJMKJ0Q8YC133UfuAvPUWUbGdYigS9PWfUfG6z6ERBcpvAWlVB-dleZgMF_agmGjf/s5184/3990428A-5065-4F6D-8FC1-BF8365388D1C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-jI3kLkCHN5L83CRXWuRDTSRdSpMdz4RBRiwswPvU3C1VnjLZP9g0RrOaquReetzvqDuVrs_kdyX4y6zVocyDbKlgJUv1PBKs07TlD9gFus1GYNE1bNJftJTaHpTJMKJ0Q8YC133UfuAvPUWUbGdYigS9PWfUfG6z6ERBcpvAWlVB-dleZgMF_agmGjf/w640-h426/3990428A-5065-4F6D-8FC1-BF8365388D1C.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p>Like the different stay options, there are also many options for good eats. Miami has some of the best food I’ve ever tasted. It’s a shame that people are so focused on partying and even clout chasing that there’s rarely any mention on how good the food is. Miami’s cuisine can compete with the best of them from the USA. From the more opulent locations to local mom and pop shops, there are plenty of great options to eat at while in Miami. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Luxury & Fine Dining</b></p><p><a href="https://sexyfishmiami.com/" target="_blank">Sexy Fish</a> - Brickell </p><p><a href="https://kikiontheriver.com/" target="_blank">Kiki On the River</a> - Downtown</p><p><a href="https://vmmiamibeach.com/giannis/" target="_blank">Versace Mansión</a> - South Beach </p><div><a href="https://mila-miami.com/" target="_blank">Mila</a> - Miami Beach </div><p><a href="https://www.seaspice.com/" target="_blank">Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge</a> - Downtown </p><p><a href="https://www.therustypelican.com/" target="_blank">Rusty Pelican</a> - Virginia Key </p><p><a href="https://www.mandarinoriental.com/en/miami/brickell-key/dine/la-mar-by-gaston-acurio" target="_blank">La Mar</a> - Brickell</p><p><a href="https://lejardinier-miami.com" target="_blank">Le Jardinier</a> - Art District </p><p><b>Caribbean </b></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/L-C-Roti-Shop-100065248643857/" target="_blank">LC’s Roti Shop</a> - Miami Gardens</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/flavaz_305/?hl=en" target="_blank">Flavaz Bahamian Restaurant</a></p><p><a href="https://chefcreole.com/store/" target="_blank">Chef Creole</a> - Little Haiti</p><p><a href="https://dukunoowynwood.com" target="_blank">Dukunoo</a> - Wynwood</p><p><b>Soul Food</b></p><p><a href="https://lilgreenhousegrill.com" target="_blank">Lil Greenhouse Grill</a> - Overtown</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EandESoulFood/" target="_blank">Eloise & Earnestine Soul Food</a> - Brownsville </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jacksonsoulfood/?hl=en" target="_blank">Jackson's Soul Food</a> - Overtown </p><p><a href="https://www.themorgansrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">World Famous House of Mac</a> - Wynwood </p><p><a href="https://redroosterovertown.com/" target="_blank">Red Rooster</a> - Overtown </p><p><a href="https://www.grandmaskitchenfl.com/" target="_blank">Grandma’s Kitchen</a> - Coconut Creek </p><p><b>Latin American</b></p><p><a href="https://www.coyo-taco.com" target="_blank">Coyo Taco</a> - Wynwood</p><p><a href="https://www.versaillesrestaurant.com" target="_blank">Versailles Restaurant Cuban Cuisine</a> - Little Havana </p><p><b>Vegan & Vegetarian </b></p><p><a href="https://www.plantarestaurants.com/location/planta-miami/" target="_blank">Planta</a> - South Beach</p><p><a href="https://www.theplantisserie.com" target="_blank">Plantisserie</a> - El Portal</p><p><a href="https://www.vegancubancuisine.com" target="_blank">Vegan Cuban Cuisine</a> - Sunset</p><p><a href="https://www.lovelifecafe.com" target="_blank">Love Life Cafe</a> - Wynwood</p><p><a href="https://sobev.com" target="_blank">SoBe Vegan</a> - South Beach</p><p><a href="https://theveganmariefl.com/home" target="_blank">The Vegan Marie</a> - Little Haiti</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/veganfoodmiami305/?hl=en" target="_blank">I Stronga Vegan Cafe</a> - North Miami</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Asian & Sushi</b></p><p><a href="https://www.negronius.com/midtown/" target="_blank">Negroni</a> - Midtown</p><p><a href="https://moshimoshi.fun" target="_blank">Moshi Moshi</a> - South Beach, Brickell, Biscayne </p><p><b>Brunch</b> </p><p><a href="https://www.themorgansrestaurant.com/" target="_blank">Morgan’s Restaurant</a> - Wynwood</p><p><a href="https://littlehen.com/" target="_blank">Little Hen</a> - Design District</p><p><a href="https://www.mayamiwynwood.com/" target="_blank">Mayami</a> - Wynwood</p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>
</b></span></p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@___dro__/video/7209310650399509803" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7209310650399509803" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@___dro__?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@___dro__">@___dro__</a> Tried Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen in Wynwood & I’m here for it! Besides rhe beautiful atmosphere, the ital (vegan) Rasta Pasta was everything! Highly recommended 🔥🇯🇲 • • • • • <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miami?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miami">#miami</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamirestaurants?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamirestaurants">#miamirestaurants</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamirestaurant?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamirestaurant">#miamirestaurant</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamirestaurantreview?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamirestaurantreview">#miamirestaurantreview</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamifood?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamifood">#miamifood</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamifoodie?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamifoodie">#miamifoodie</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamifoodies?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamifoodies">#miamifoodies</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/thingstodoinmiami?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="thingstodoinmiami">#thingstodoinmiami</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/blackownedmiami?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="blackownedmiami">#blackownedmiami</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wynwood?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="wynwood">#wynwood</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wynwoodmiami?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="wynwoodmiami">#wynwoodmiami</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/305miami?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="305miami">#305miami</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamitravel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamitravel">#miamitravel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/jamaicanrestaurant?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="jamaicanrestaurant">#jamaicanrestaurant</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/jamaicanfood?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="jamaicanfood">#jamaicanfood</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="fyp">#fyp</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp%E3%82%B7?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="fypシ">#fypシ</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/explore?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="explore">#explore</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/explorepage?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="explorepage">#explorepage</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7125531543090645766?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - M I C K E L🖤">♬ original sound - M I C K E L🖤</a> </section> </b></span></blockquote><span style="font-size: large;"><b> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
How To Get Around </b></span><p></p><p><b>Public Transportation </b></p><p>Miami doesn’t have the most reliable public transportation system but it can be utilized for maneuvering through Downtown, Brickell, and Wynwood. In my own experiences, the Metrobus bus it has been very reliable for me while navigating Miami Beach in particular. I would recommend utilizing it in the more touristy areas as mentioned above. </p><p>The <a href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/plan-your-trip/transportation/all-you-need-to-know-about-miami-metromover" target="_blank">Metromover</a> is a free train that moves through Downtown and Brickell. This is great if you’re staying in one of those areas or to navigate to them. There’s also a free trolley system that goes through the areas too. Other options include the <a href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/plan-your-trip/transportation/miami-public-transportation" target="_blank">Metrorail</a> which gets you from MIA airport to Kendall, renting CitiBikes, scooters and segways. You can find more information on the <a href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/plan-your-trip/transportation" target="_blank">Miami Visitors Bureau website</a>. </p><p><b>Lyft and Uber </b></p><p>This is your best bet when navigating Miami. If there’s a big event or festival going on, be mindful that prices will surge. </p><p><b>Renting Cars </b></p><p>Another great option for those who prefer to navigate around on their own terms. Companies like Hertz and Enterprise are available in the airport. You can even use travel apps like Expedia, Kayak, and Booking.com to secure your vehicle. </p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Things to Do </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3Z0KwaXKhbPJPB-yXhpUrOPTVRYs0BGQ85gg0eKmc3x07lX0KRaws49XnvZLXw9wnTfLdMgq2hejqUHgcVMiGMZ_8oVJjyLo3_W9Sk0unGGQdpTOeYeUEzk9z_Av-Qzso7xSTRNjG3C6fYznNjCeHX3xBnde8Nawng0Re80yycCoNfoTozwhSVT2nLsi/s5184/12717379-0511-4CF6-9202-6B89C9D00D8D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3Z0KwaXKhbPJPB-yXhpUrOPTVRYs0BGQ85gg0eKmc3x07lX0KRaws49XnvZLXw9wnTfLdMgq2hejqUHgcVMiGMZ_8oVJjyLo3_W9Sk0unGGQdpTOeYeUEzk9z_Av-Qzso7xSTRNjG3C6fYznNjCeHX3xBnde8Nawng0Re80yycCoNfoTozwhSVT2nLsi/w640-h426/12717379-0511-4CF6-9202-6B89C9D00D8D.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinfkHa0LL-t3YACuhmTldHjggb0zTKwx7JtB4pMTxaLoLv4pM_pNpflGNvDGVHQZlBkobULKQ3OB4CZrYBn7s-V1qKMntV-7qWiZLce3ZMKRSfmp16VBb10PSmnTC99_S15ozjcOEvMDGSDX0BXDfOnzl7bBaz5cvJnlPbmPULowtlPbhP14cnMaYZ6ZX/s5184/D90E51CA-0392-438E-9B0C-5594DA3A9451.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhinfkHa0LL-t3YACuhmTldHjggb0zTKwx7JtB4pMTxaLoLv4pM_pNpflGNvDGVHQZlBkobULKQ3OB4CZrYBn7s-V1qKMntV-7qWiZLce3ZMKRSfmp16VBb10PSmnTC99_S15ozjcOEvMDGSDX0BXDfOnzl7bBaz5cvJnlPbmPULowtlPbhP14cnMaYZ6ZX/w640-h426/D90E51CA-0392-438E-9B0C-5594DA3A9451.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></span><p></p><p>There’s literally so many things going on in Miami at all times, day and night and that includes both clubbing and non-clubbing activities. While many people think you have to spend an arm and a leg, there are plenty of inexpensive activities to do as much as boujee, luxury vibes. Let’s break it down by category: </p><p><b>Beaches</b> </p><p><a href="https://miami-beach.nikkibeach.com/" target="_blank">Nikki Beach Club</a> - South Beach</p><p><a href="https://joiabeachmiami.com/" target="_blank">Joia Beach Club</a> - Watson Island </p><p><a href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/neighborhoods/south-beach" target="_blank">South Beach</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/l/beaches/haulover-park-beach/3766" target="_blank">Haulover Beach</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/things-to-do/beaches/beach-day-in-bal-harbour" target="_blank">Bal Harbor </a></p><p><a href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/plan-your-trip/insider-guides/guide-to-north-beach" target="_blank">North Beach</a></p><p><b>Water Activities </b></p><p><a href="https://jetski305rentals.com" target="_blank">Jet Ski 305</a></p><p><a href="https://riverfrontgondolatours.com" target="_blank">Riverfront Gondola Tours</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bluespacegroup/?hl=en" target="_blank">Blue Space (boat and food tour) </a></p><p><a href="https://www.thrillermiami.com" target="_blank">Thriller Speed Boat Tours</a></p><p><b>Museums & Art</b></p><p><a href="https://www.pamm.org/en/" target="_blank">Perez Art Museum</a> - Downtown </p><p><a href="https://frost.fiu.edu" target="_blank">Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science</a> - Tamiami, FL</p><p><a href="https://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org" target="_blank">Miami Children's Museum</a> - Watson Island</p><p><a href="https://historymiami.org" target="_blank">HistoryMiami Museum</a> - Downtown Miami</p><p><a href="https://thewynwoodwalls.com" target="_blank">Wynwood Walls</a> - Wynwood</p><p><b>Shopping</b></p><p><a href="https://www.baysidemarketplace.com" target="_blank">Bayside Marketplace</a> - Downtown</p><p><a href="https://www.miamidesigndistrict.com" target="_blank">Miami Design District</a> - Design District</p><p><a href="https://shopdolphinmall.com" target="_blank">Dolphin Mall</a> - Fontainebleau, FL </p><p><a href="https://aventuramall.com" target="_blank">Aventura Mall</a> - Aventura, FL</p><p><a href="https://www.brickellcitycentre.com" target="_blank">Brickell City Center</a> - Brickell</p><p><a href="https://www.miamiandbeaches.com/l/shopping/lincoln-road-shopping-district/6705" target="_blank">Lincoln Center Shopping District</a> - Miami Beach</p><p><b>Nightlife & Day Parties </b></p><p><a href="https://basementmiami.com" target="_blank">Basement</a> - Miami Beach</p><p><a href="https://danteshifi.com" target="_blank">Dante's Hifi</a> - Wynwood</p><p><a href="http://www.lagniappehouse.com" target="_blank">Lagniappe</a> - Midtown</p><p><a href="https://theurban.miami/home-1" target="_blank">The Urban</a> - Overtown</p><p><b>
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TIP: </b>There are festivals and events happening in Miami literally all year round. Be sure to do your research on what's going on and when. <p></p><p><b>TIP:</b> You can find deals on Groupon for activities, Experiences on Airbnb, and be sure to check Eventbrite for festivals, concerts and other events. </p><p>This travel guide will be regularly updated with more tips, places, and info! </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>What are some of your favorite Miami spots to frequent? Share below!</b></p>
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<!--ShareThis END-->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0Miami, FL, USA25.7616798 -80.1917902-2.5485540361788459 -115.3480402 54.071913636178849 -45.0355402tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-79467382301073327752024-01-24T02:51:00.015-06:002024-02-01T08:51:51.342-06:00Pros & Cons of Wearing Press On Nails<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvuUAHxAmROaBZE4l4t0DFjQk6AR2Q1qtGv3vbnbyvawOtf1Lu3HS5MC6dhnSoUCiyVbboPsECxqlqeojhe-FcHHgG6fJk8smjvl1WxfibQbgbjbY-hTrV-QZTeGkIB5yN6uxSxAVu-uAexea554gLeQDVhCRPjDf9HAC0a2mYVLK8XcZENUMzX0bx2RW/s1500/Pink%20Feminine%20Digital%20Products%20Blog%20Post%20Pinterest%20Pin.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvuUAHxAmROaBZE4l4t0DFjQk6AR2Q1qtGv3vbnbyvawOtf1Lu3HS5MC6dhnSoUCiyVbboPsECxqlqeojhe-FcHHgG6fJk8smjvl1WxfibQbgbjbY-hTrV-QZTeGkIB5yN6uxSxAVu-uAexea554gLeQDVhCRPjDf9HAC0a2mYVLK8XcZENUMzX0bx2RW/w426-h640/Pink%20Feminine%20Digital%20Products%20Blog%20Post%20Pinterest%20Pin.png" width="426" /></a></div><p>I first tried press on nails back in 2019 and it was a fail. When the pandemic came in 2020, all nail shops and salons were closed so there was no other choice but to learn how to wear press on nails. I am now a believer. </p><p>Let’s break down the pros and cons of press on nails: </p><p><span style="font-size: large;">Pros:</span></p><p>1. <b>Cost Efficient </b></p><p>No more $80 nail appointments for a manicure and a manicure only. Some custom press on nails are costly due to decorations and being handmade, but most for everyday wear are very affordable. Kiss Nails press on nails cost on average $8. </p><p>2. <b>No More Broken & Weak Nails</b></p><p>The brief time I wore acrylic nails, I noticed my nails getting weaker. On the contrary, my nails still tend to be healthy wearing press on nails.</p><p>3. <b>Time</b> </p><p>I love being pampered at nail salons, but sometimes it takes way too much time. Depending on where you’re going, walking into a nail salon means wait time, removing old nail polish, soaking off acrylic (that takes forever), adding on new acrylic, drying time, designs, etc. Wearing press on nails takes from 10-25 minutes. This is so beneficial for “on the go” quick manis too. </p><p>4. <b>Removal & Reusal </b></p><p>When I frequented going to salons and got acrylic nails, I would have to get my nails soaked off. And that took forever. In comparison, I can easily remove my press on nails whenever I want and even reuse them. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosmcvvF7g7rVh0yKlP0OtGWKL0-r9lidEKkDV60C6jeC_z38qhIGKDWhpSpRs1TZHBNMx90P4ESJlBhapBi5QKkk-s3TXeeHRzbDH2fazWxmRlkM9fwOTPyRj5Fe_KMKz5IdKm1Ac9TQEYO4z3YM_6QciXNr_n3k89o5Qqru8Z6GwCva2dZug2LyEUFSD/s3412/23EBBD6C-BB25-4A9B-86E9-0D754EC110E8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3412" data-original-width="2921" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhosmcvvF7g7rVh0yKlP0OtGWKL0-r9lidEKkDV60C6jeC_z38qhIGKDWhpSpRs1TZHBNMx90P4ESJlBhapBi5QKkk-s3TXeeHRzbDH2fazWxmRlkM9fwOTPyRj5Fe_KMKz5IdKm1Ac9TQEYO4z3YM_6QciXNr_n3k89o5Qqru8Z6GwCva2dZug2LyEUFSD/w548-h640/23EBBD6C-BB25-4A9B-86E9-0D754EC110E8.jpeg" width="548" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-large;">Cons:</span></p><p>1. <b>Breaking</b> </p><p>While I love press on nails, the stability isn’t always there. That means your pinky nail might pop off. Getting acrylic nails or just a manicure means more stability. Press on nails can be reapplied and reused, but it can get annoying doing this every time a nail comes off. </p><p><b>NOTE</b>: When vacationing, I also find press on nails a bit more annoying especially when going on excursions, activities, and just out and about. </p><p>2. <b>Time Frame </b></p><p>Depending on the brand, press on nails can last up to 7 days or longer based on how they’re applied. Acrylic nails and manicures last longer without the hassle of reapplying nails. </p><p><br /></p><p>All in all, I will still choose press on nails although I enjoy getting my nails done professionally as well. </p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Would you consider wearing press on nails? </b></p>
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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0Miami, FL, USA25.7616798 -80.1917902-2.5485540361788459 -115.3480402 54.071913636178849 -45.0355402tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-45254155373877825662024-01-15T02:07:00.022-06:002024-01-15T05:27:28.923-06:004 Easy Ways To Be A Good Tourist<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQSrHL-0Pc6mKVG-_bG-ItfxYqoY99O1UqkGBFCF8QROQCQ39bznxR_fI0bqyeCVb_5dGkDG4M0FeEMHeTb_VZlJyZLIO4VIKxvQrT4Oh3oCQ1avV9lHb-vc_AD75lyDaa7Ow3U2z4evh4dsxHgDxGMJXhS6kizHxBn32KcmnGB8OPycuWgXuo8GM9Re_/s1500/7085EDF2-C960-48EC-9FE4-AE87F8434585.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQSrHL-0Pc6mKVG-_bG-ItfxYqoY99O1UqkGBFCF8QROQCQ39bznxR_fI0bqyeCVb_5dGkDG4M0FeEMHeTb_VZlJyZLIO4VIKxvQrT4Oh3oCQ1avV9lHb-vc_AD75lyDaa7Ow3U2z4evh4dsxHgDxGMJXhS6kizHxBn32KcmnGB8OPycuWgXuo8GM9Re_/w426-h640/7085EDF2-C960-48EC-9FE4-AE87F8434585.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>Everyone loves to travel, especially to different countries. There’s something both powerful and refreshing about a new experience in a new country. While vacationing in new places can be fun, a major key is being practicing good tourist etiquette. Here are four easy tips on being a polite traveler in new locations: </p><p><br /></p><p>1. <b>Do Your Research </b></p><p>This should go without saying, but it’s a major key to do your research before traveling. Besides doing the obvious research about hotel, accommodations, and activities, it’s important to understand the culture of the place you’re visiting. This can include:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Learning the native language and basic phrases to use </li><li>Cultural customs (For example, Dubai is well known to have clothing rules for both natives and visitors)</li><li>Holiday dates (Important due to factors like traffic, crowds, and closures);</li><li>History </li><li>Politics </li></ul><div><br /></div><div>Understanding the basics of the location you’re traveling to will help you have a better experience when navigating and interacting with the people. </div><div><br /></div><div>2. <b>Support the Locals </b></div><div><br /></div><div>Naturally, travelers and tourists will want to frequent popular and tourist friendly spots, but it’s helpful to support the locals as well. In many countries, while some locals may be employed by hotels, resorts, and other tourist centered locations, many are not. For example, in places like <a href="https://youtu.be/GoXJqjiRmEg?si=6BXBif0-5eZyl6gR" target="_blank">Jamaica, locals are not able to have access beaches</a> due to the control of the hotels. This means that people selling crafts to tourists and even fisherman are limited in making a living for themselves when industries like tourism and fishing are vital to the economy. Support locals directly ensures money spent goes straight to their pockets without the middleman or the person at the top taking a large percentage. This can be done by the following:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Renting an Airbnb in a safe tourist friendly location instead of paying for a hotel or resort</li><li>Purchasing gifts and souvenirs from local artists and sellers instead of in airports and resorts/hotels</li><li>Hiring a local driver for transportation or utilizing Uber and Lyft</li><li>Dining at local restaurants (plus you can eat authentic food)</li><li>Hire local tour guides, photographers, and instructors for activities </li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Besides financially supporting the locals, this gives you a unique and authentic cultural experience of your location of choice instead of staying at a hotel or resort the entire time. While planning a trip, be sure to add local restaurants, shops, and individuals to support on your itinerary. Be sure to do thorough research, read reviews, and confirm authenticity when booking through channels outside of mainstream hotels and resorts. You can find many locals advertising their tours, crafts, and activities via Airbnb under “Experiences”. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMQeO_ildIp9MAEAEUwmOge3SGi-uC-qfWZXxGE1fDi5TkybD0G7B4kHIHXHXR503qFKNHE1coZ-5CTDAL6pHOI61Q8GzW4wWn02Klc8GTjcu5neItc7jnKcz_XQX70Kg3L6jOZ_HyruBTIW_IKn2R8C-4wAoIr4gkhWv2YlPrV1mUkIai-ImRjE-2I4N/s3468/IMG_1102.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3468" data-original-width="3372" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfMQeO_ildIp9MAEAEUwmOge3SGi-uC-qfWZXxGE1fDi5TkybD0G7B4kHIHXHXR503qFKNHE1coZ-5CTDAL6pHOI61Q8GzW4wWn02Klc8GTjcu5neItc7jnKcz_XQX70Kg3L6jOZ_HyruBTIW_IKn2R8C-4wAoIr4gkhWv2YlPrV1mUkIai-ImRjE-2I4N/w622-h640/IMG_1102.jpeg" width="622" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">Photo by <a class="N2odk RZQOk eziW_ Byk7y KHq0c" href="https://unsplash.com/@element5digital" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: initial; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(17, 17, 17); display: inline; overflow: hidden; text-align: start; text-decoration-skip-ink: auto; text-decoration: none; text-overflow: ellipsis; transition: color 0.1s ease-in-out, opacity 0.1s ease-in-out; white-space: nowrap;">Element5 Digital</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>3. <b>Be Respectful </b></div><div><br /></div><div>You are a guest in other people’s countries, towns, cities, and homelands. While certain beliefs, customs, and religions may not be for you, be respectful while in other people’s homelands. If something makes you uncomfortable or you disagree with it, kindly do not attend said location, event, or visit the country at all. This goes back to the first tip on why it is important to do thorough research before booking your trip. Other ways to be respectful include:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Do not liter. Practice eco friendly tourism by adhering to cleanliness and reducing waste</li><li>Be mindful of where and how you are taking photos (eg. at sacred sites, burial grounds, etc)</li><li>Ask for consent if taking photos of people </li><li>Learn the greetings and manners of the specific culture (see number one) </li></ul></div><div><br /></div><div>Remember this is someone’s home and not just a tourist playground. Showing respect ensures you having a great time as well as not having tension, your safety and the safety of others. </div><div><br /></div><div>4. <b>Educate Others </b></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Everyone loves sharing their travel adventures on social media whether it’s a casual post or some serious vlogging. After your next trip when you’re posting photos and videos online, be sure to share information about your local adventures too. Let others know about taxi drivers, helpful hotel staff members, tour guides, artisans, and restaurants that contributed to your amazing trip. This promotes and encourages people to support the native and local people when they are planning their own vacations to the same places. </div></div><div><br /></div><div>Not only does this assist in supporting local communities, but it also bridges the gap between people of different nationalities, races, ethnicities, and cultures bringing us together as humans. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>What are some ways your practice being a good tourist when traveling? Share below. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><!--ShareThis BEGIN--><div class="sharethis-inline-follow-buttons"></div><!--ShareThis END-->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0Miami, FL, USA25.7616798 -80.1917902-2.5485540361788459 -115.3480402 54.071913636178849 -45.0355402tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-82920921493550425592024-01-04T02:53:00.007-06:002024-01-05T17:12:27.184-06:00Kate Spade Canvas Tote Bag: A Style Review<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTElpkWp57tzD3uLm9BRR-ECt_BfXlLSNkBrR18YGcl0mcHRVwJklZaT37ms2ugjbq1HH0STGtcoDVYTtSG-0XEpGu3t9vvoZVpBDywurJrwTdxeUyz4njgw8x93iHBcGvZYy2C9qR-qXY-rm5TtsMc65G2jyxDyk0KC4OkOILWBrjLAuSty-c5ezjUujD/s1500/F7DCC811-7A5B-4E54-BFA7-806D07F0B33B.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTElpkWp57tzD3uLm9BRR-ECt_BfXlLSNkBrR18YGcl0mcHRVwJklZaT37ms2ugjbq1HH0STGtcoDVYTtSG-0XEpGu3t9vvoZVpBDywurJrwTdxeUyz4njgw8x93iHBcGvZYy2C9qR-qXY-rm5TtsMc65G2jyxDyk0KC4OkOILWBrjLAuSty-c5ezjUujD/w426-h640/F7DCC811-7A5B-4E54-BFA7-806D07F0B33B.png" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div> Well hello there. 2024 is here and we are going to get started with all the amazing things the new season has to bring. I haven’t been blogging that much because I’ve been so busy with video content on my <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@___dro__?_t=8XIGApi5OP8&_r=1" target="_blank">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXz_5-46ueTQIxZErzCVVLQ" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/___dro__?igsh=MXN2OGFvc3AwaWRt" target="_blank">Instagram</a> platforms, but it’s only right to continue blogging for my readers. Despite the popularity of video vlogging, there are many people who still enjoy the simplicity, silence, and uniqueness of blogs. To that, I say thank you. </div><p></p><p>I want to talk about this lovely canvas bag I got. My boyfriend bought me a Kate Spade canvas tote bag that I’ve been wanting for the longest. I’m a huge fan of Kate Spade everything. Bags, shoes, jewelry, you name it. I fell in love with the canvas tote bags as a lover of canvas totes. They’re so durable, easy to carry and pair well with casual fashion looks especially when you’re on the go. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0O-eeZVPB1ESMgOtOXp1LutvSWTVDgTzVXLPKGyv7fM0-Uph5-SRgEnKRmFMrCESUFe_waeZaXBgvmU5U8l7JbJ_B1iMM0cJRVZUa233qVxKHsRwNeaGHl4oEFRAAGjK8frn9pMQ9qg4p1NxWB_JkoPJkIbkRyhejglcsa9E_98Qm6H8taNwgxJxhV6d/s5184/07B1B380-F012-443E-91E4-3B3C31E56676.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0O-eeZVPB1ESMgOtOXp1LutvSWTVDgTzVXLPKGyv7fM0-Uph5-SRgEnKRmFMrCESUFe_waeZaXBgvmU5U8l7JbJ_B1iMM0cJRVZUa233qVxKHsRwNeaGHl4oEFRAAGjK8frn9pMQ9qg4p1NxWB_JkoPJkIbkRyhejglcsa9E_98Qm6H8taNwgxJxhV6d/w640-h426/07B1B380-F012-443E-91E4-3B3C31E56676.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>
</p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@___dro__/video/7254436620512808235" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7254436620512808235" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@___dro__?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@___dro__">@___dro__</a> Lets get into it! This @kate spade new york canvas book tote bag is perfection 😍 So feminine, girly, pink & lush drowned in watercolor like painted floral print! 🌸 Gifted to me by my boyfriend. Such a great piece for everydaywear, running errands or shopping! 👜 P.S. I LOVE Kate Spade everything! <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="fyp">#fyp</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp%E3%82%B7?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="fypシ">#fypシ</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/foryoupage?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="foryoupage">#foryoupage</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/katespade?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="katespade">#katespade</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/katespadeny?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="katespadeny">#katespadeny</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/katespadenewyork?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="katespadenewyork">#katespadenewyork</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/totebag?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="totebag">#totebag</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/totebagaesthetic?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="totebagaesthetic">#totebagaesthetic</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/totebagstyle?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="totebagstyle">#totebagstyle</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/girlythings?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="girlythings">#girlythings</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/femininestyle?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="femininestyle">#femininestyle</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/cutethings?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="cutethings">#cutethings</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/pinktok?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="pinktok">#pinktok</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/Calm-Down-X-Love-Nwantiti-7191799709294561281?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ Calm Down X Love Nwantiti - DJ Drek">♬ Calm Down X Love Nwantiti - DJ Drek</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
The Kate Spade canvas tote is crafted with heavy duty canvas and is actually a “book tote” although you can carry it however you feel. The tote I received is in the “multi-color” style, a floral patterned piece adorned in different shades of pinks and purples with a watercolor paint look. <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJFLX4SfylB7J3EBwp2GRceAyHPKxGbo2ibYrkuyEtTm9-aPSHpx2CmpMkpAL-FcDSCY2HwAxqlakJaBPNFoPQKFRPxcwr1N__yQcSL8vcHVTmBizoAVnmE6abKSdC9v0E9RreRH079R1mn0rZ606vUbvRYjAX3l0zVRqd6TD0WZYb8ZcyRLwPso_YeWr/s5184/IMG_1152.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlJFLX4SfylB7J3EBwp2GRceAyHPKxGbo2ibYrkuyEtTm9-aPSHpx2CmpMkpAL-FcDSCY2HwAxqlakJaBPNFoPQKFRPxcwr1N__yQcSL8vcHVTmBizoAVnmE6abKSdC9v0E9RreRH079R1mn0rZ606vUbvRYjAX3l0zVRqd6TD0WZYb8ZcyRLwPso_YeWr/w640-h426/IMG_1152.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>The tote is double strapped measuring at 14 inches tall and 13.5 inches wide. The straps are indeed long enough to fit on the shoulders as noted in the description. It even has a built in pocket with Kate’s logo inside. Many tote bags don’t have pockets inside them so this was a great extra treat and helpful for organizing items (keys, lip gloss). </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin00PlnWTo2zWMHw_Wh25ZldnCQ4Eq1WNHl6xURx58DYI1T24BoXWLgP7Vxj-5PBpLtTPaOrVst8rwyvBgHPVspY6Kh8bKF03t2-Jkxxl9Xo2jED8W17gSDby2lKgjs-uya-DzrgPRuEoNUC7ihD1YRX7xiHsHytR8043iIoBiNc7zHAr4_qp9xcoj9p0n/s5184/6D15E28F-9328-4AB1-9CBC-900B80E7E355.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin00PlnWTo2zWMHw_Wh25ZldnCQ4Eq1WNHl6xURx58DYI1T24BoXWLgP7Vxj-5PBpLtTPaOrVst8rwyvBgHPVspY6Kh8bKF03t2-Jkxxl9Xo2jED8W17gSDby2lKgjs-uya-DzrgPRuEoNUC7ihD1YRX7xiHsHytR8043iIoBiNc7zHAr4_qp9xcoj9p0n/w640-h426/6D15E28F-9328-4AB1-9CBC-900B80E7E355.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYpteNG8caE5OyBJSAcOyLLuRgxh9TlWa8sOhGnXgR09w5W7X-jB-mItWrOCa_KXpojbndEIerMwD561gxNNHDA9eGi7Y-STjoQxKbx2vLWRuOpplC_uvuqJbRKua5IrPXREtZw3DrXPL_DVOIVcrfiPx16CPqJBdx60S78YRfwxoOD6Os1CpqGvZPVtx/s5184/IMG_1156.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfYpteNG8caE5OyBJSAcOyLLuRgxh9TlWa8sOhGnXgR09w5W7X-jB-mItWrOCa_KXpojbndEIerMwD561gxNNHDA9eGi7Y-STjoQxKbx2vLWRuOpplC_uvuqJbRKua5IrPXREtZw3DrXPL_DVOIVcrfiPx16CPqJBdx60S78YRfwxoOD6Os1CpqGvZPVtx/w640-h426/IMG_1156.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>As for the quality, Kate Spade’s products are nothing less than standard. I’ve had it for some time now and it’s very durable and holds everything together. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrK0eQtLed5GG1k-12nGYuCnBjMGunClpwKEhdqbbIrXs_sByNcIHvu1v6v0aVQaj-7VEk7pzTco31tR1EToDjqP6R0HsezpsaSJmuvwQ8xyABtAxZMatYrcleKm5ylJltUTlckMm1naRFFVx5oDiQzDNoQaO0S_LR-eFFE6YD8DVqeM-bo6eFesd5X1Zy/s5184/IMG_1153.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrK0eQtLed5GG1k-12nGYuCnBjMGunClpwKEhdqbbIrXs_sByNcIHvu1v6v0aVQaj-7VEk7pzTco31tR1EToDjqP6R0HsezpsaSJmuvwQ8xyABtAxZMatYrcleKm5ylJltUTlckMm1naRFFVx5oDiQzDNoQaO0S_LR-eFFE6YD8DVqeM-bo6eFesd5X1Zy/w640-h426/IMG_1153.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYeT9mgunnbq1jXeQozhv0UGmEFeqiIX6wMxZVq0WBtXmUVhNGDC8wHo6nYNTkySju7tUiI-AglpUxZ8G89L_HLjt31lCF4e2RPl_bdq9SJ04TaddhpMSWtPvfwJckVg8QLnsYJxuAgWkyLxUyA2agwtxoWNxbpZn4FWQ27sUzlAefPEEvQFIx9sL7XqWV/s5184/IMG_1155.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYeT9mgunnbq1jXeQozhv0UGmEFeqiIX6wMxZVq0WBtXmUVhNGDC8wHo6nYNTkySju7tUiI-AglpUxZ8G89L_HLjt31lCF4e2RPl_bdq9SJ04TaddhpMSWtPvfwJckVg8QLnsYJxuAgWkyLxUyA2agwtxoWNxbpZn4FWQ27sUzlAefPEEvQFIx9sL7XqWV/w640-h426/IMG_1155.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I adore this tote so much and I plan on getting another one in a different style. </p><p><b>How To Wear Tote Bags:</b></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Beach day</li><li>Grocery shopping </li><li>Casual fashion looks</li><li>Spring style</li><li>Travel (carry on bag) </li></ul><div><br /></div><div><div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; 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<div><br /></div><div>I finally got my hands on this lovely <a href="https://www.beautybakerie.com/products/coffee-cocoa-palette" target="_blank">Beauty Bakerie Coffee & Cocoa Palette</a> that I've been wanting for the longest. This all in one palette is perfect for highlighting, contouring, and blush and I’ve even used it for eyeshadow. </div><br />
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<div><br /></div><div>It’s decorated with a whimsical half chocolate bar, half coffee bean illustration with a mug centered in the front. Extra cool points for it being so cute which is what originally drew me in in the first place.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Cocoa & Coffee palette has four colors:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>“Deja Brew” - a caramel tan shade</li><li>“Anti-Depresso” - a dark brown, deep chocolate color </li><li>“You’re Grounded” - a tan shade with a gold shimmer </li><li>“La Vida Mocha” - a cross between burnt orange and brown </li></ul></div>
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<br /><div>Straight to the point, this palette bangs. It’s deeply pigmented, has great blending quality, and is long lasting. I have usually worn “You’re Grounded” and “Anti-Depresso” as a light or dark contour. I think it’s important to note that all of the colors have a slight shimmer, some more than others (ex. “Deja Brew”).</div><div><br /></div><div>I highly recommend this product, especially to ladies with tan to darker skinned shades. What I love most is that it’s a great essential “all in one” makeup piece to have and durable for natural to full glam looks. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://eepurl.com/dbPsOL" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: black; font-family: Lora, sans-serif; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; transition: 0.25s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Subscribe to The Dro Show here</span></a><span face="Lora, sans-serif" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;">!</span></div><div><span face="Lora, sans-serif" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: center; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div>
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While the celebration has always been popular in Texas and in parts of the South and scattered in the North, it became a federal holiday in 2021. </p><p>In celebration of the holiday, I decided to create a look based off the official Juneteenth flag which was created by Ben Haith in 1997.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP4wsWc5XRdp7O1f4cKTF7P0mKMFHh4Z0sgxk5Lwzr-T06uVb-_LdEPCbjY1U-U6b2o1dEHacqjZBaueX-DUuyWUZ9vgr0kHWXBJmlJ2ocAfyfKbUFE2NdGrfuGB6qk_Vr5_xTxRWK7_70Osv_KRCfqUnMAQ1-5jmdEFWtYDEXwHW2SW_G5K-0_RPcDlg0/s4949/279C9CCD-B7B5-4597-AE8A-264C60C6C742.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4949" data-original-width="3299" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP4wsWc5XRdp7O1f4cKTF7P0mKMFHh4Z0sgxk5Lwzr-T06uVb-_LdEPCbjY1U-U6b2o1dEHacqjZBaueX-DUuyWUZ9vgr0kHWXBJmlJ2ocAfyfKbUFE2NdGrfuGB6qk_Vr5_xTxRWK7_70Osv_KRCfqUnMAQ1-5jmdEFWtYDEXwHW2SW_G5K-0_RPcDlg0/w426-h640/279C9CCD-B7B5-4597-AE8A-264C60C6C742.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhr7HFlWmVhDXTTas5A-_BlGkSrOmJQLlZuSr1BvbgEgGXiMhBKtHuSGG0R1en6D9dU-LAU5bxcYA_CRj7Yw0E2fGcr5q8ybqPUAezWX964VOfeBuaX59-UwRZP3djGAmiTTVEnKkXAoYcvP15TIEaLuNjYROelI7qsIbRVq6BFKeE_xbUYYrAW8AniYgZ/s5184/CBBED3B6-3680-4E34-938F-94EBAC46CDE2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhr7HFlWmVhDXTTas5A-_BlGkSrOmJQLlZuSr1BvbgEgGXiMhBKtHuSGG0R1en6D9dU-LAU5bxcYA_CRj7Yw0E2fGcr5q8ybqPUAezWX964VOfeBuaX59-UwRZP3djGAmiTTVEnKkXAoYcvP15TIEaLuNjYROelI7qsIbRVq6BFKeE_xbUYYrAW8AniYgZ/w426-h640/CBBED3B6-3680-4E34-938F-94EBAC46CDE2.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCAORMdqww3duUPcUN_EgZgS__mW-4YyQKpW6xSAcskNTIJ8J3sKUoUQ_Frgwu270bVoSH_sHf4xkvkjXrhwDOf6TH-tdB2e_gCeiqjBbhH_rNj-CYpnJNr4Br4DQEFBoc6IxJMcztRu-MAjvdl9zAsgu0IO0o7LGF3UkFcjJvBOXZgv3NmTDPDc0DkqN/s4538/2BE1CA72-E681-4DA3-9A33-CC407595FAB8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4538" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkCAORMdqww3duUPcUN_EgZgS__mW-4YyQKpW6xSAcskNTIJ8J3sKUoUQ_Frgwu270bVoSH_sHf4xkvkjXrhwDOf6TH-tdB2e_gCeiqjBbhH_rNj-CYpnJNr4Br4DQEFBoc6IxJMcztRu-MAjvdl9zAsgu0IO0o7LGF3UkFcjJvBOXZgv3NmTDPDc0DkqN/w426-h640/2BE1CA72-E681-4DA3-9A33-CC407595FAB8.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX28bbahRCoEWx500hcbzP4uKFNrIaoUaKyT1sXO3UCGyiz9I-tZLiFZLgoJ8h2p19HBolXsP85PG1utXGtMqcSr5j8yDAY9NcM98TT6EWdLp_qGY_PPBWuixLlBW7TM8pw6Fm7zQSQzrOhvLd6SMv32SzguWdrAEdUegoLMDH1UhVFr3D-nPDwVVGSSem/s4840/5D21DF04-5622-415C-A604-56197D66FE23.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4840" data-original-width="3226" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX28bbahRCoEWx500hcbzP4uKFNrIaoUaKyT1sXO3UCGyiz9I-tZLiFZLgoJ8h2p19HBolXsP85PG1utXGtMqcSr5j8yDAY9NcM98TT6EWdLp_qGY_PPBWuixLlBW7TM8pw6Fm7zQSQzrOhvLd6SMv32SzguWdrAEdUegoLMDH1UhVFr3D-nPDwVVGSSem/w426-h640/5D21DF04-5622-415C-A604-56197D66FE23.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Since the holiday is Texas originated, I went with a cowgirl look hence the cowgirl hat and snakeskin cowgirl boots, both vintage of course. While I’ve disappointingly been seeing people attempt to remix the celebration to fit their own liking and agenda, from trying to Pan-Africanize it with RBG flags (people seem to think that flag is the default Black American ethnic group flag & it is not. I’ll talk about correct flag further down) to making it a day to justify their own group’s struggles, this is a Black American holiday with a focus on Texas. Galveston, Texas. In keeping traditions and culture alive, it’s important to gate keep and make sure the origins are highlighted. I often attend Caribbean events and festivals and I don’t expect them to be centered around Black American culture or make mention of it. Celebrating Juneteenth should be the same; centered on said ethnic group. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo2mUOMFo3mA6UuVbBy_L_lWRDwR6WVE4tY1kRgMUJNGf6fazMaIqrA0mPT-rGHtqS3klnlQf1UmRQgiRTm2IqO3EXA-8xmxH94CTrxyf8eMPUkf2npmGFE92Ou5rK73Wx0VTyNJpIljnX_bDREG9FXDdp-w9soJI3wO91njwWLYoQml2XrkqsIn87X07d/s5184/97AB52A8-8E96-4CC4-94BC-D344FB12DBC7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo2mUOMFo3mA6UuVbBy_L_lWRDwR6WVE4tY1kRgMUJNGf6fazMaIqrA0mPT-rGHtqS3klnlQf1UmRQgiRTm2IqO3EXA-8xmxH94CTrxyf8eMPUkf2npmGFE92Ou5rK73Wx0VTyNJpIljnX_bDREG9FXDdp-w9soJI3wO91njwWLYoQml2XrkqsIn87X07d/w426-h640/97AB52A8-8E96-4CC4-94BC-D344FB12DBC7.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><p>I made the graphic t-shirt based off my own very special family history that makes me extremely proud. My second great grandfather Private John Dye was a Union soldier in the U.S. Colored Troops from 1863-1866 in the 11th Regiment. He was 23 years old when he joined and from Alabama, more than likely a runaway slave. His original recruitment paper shown on the back of my tee. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsV__ltVogVzD2ZS6o1yIoVD2SKYnpvc80VgkPrUlzxfMF6dQDwVEH-1GcvJMW8dYSHrPluoMx6iQZ0x2tD1r0zhswRzeNlAXOqad7N4tOz5mj724xZHVY1GQXk2ufeBWCbT2-LL3cczdULOUtiyJQ4Bk-jxRGw97N7KHf6TenZKcdro5qQPLdTTn1BbmH/s5184/F338585C-DB4D-4868-9011-277C468FA433.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsV__ltVogVzD2ZS6o1yIoVD2SKYnpvc80VgkPrUlzxfMF6dQDwVEH-1GcvJMW8dYSHrPluoMx6iQZ0x2tD1r0zhswRzeNlAXOqad7N4tOz5mj724xZHVY1GQXk2ufeBWCbT2-LL3cczdULOUtiyJQ4Bk-jxRGw97N7KHf6TenZKcdro5qQPLdTTn1BbmH/w426-h640/F338585C-DB4D-4868-9011-277C468FA433.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><p>In the illustration, he’s holding both the Juneteenth flag and the Black American Heritage flag which was created in 1967 by Melvin Charles and Gleason T. Jackson. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzaaVpDWRfQ5Yrfj1pT5bZRLeC_36FeSqXdTwbwLUl8s4-Rj3zbIFpGTU2vQGU37KkzuD_NtcA-V7w5oveeiPN80c_sVpKPb4G51pLXNCT13Wg9TN5kuuHPCCBcELU9wNzRlVJomGJbY3RKNuWY91hputKDKbBfIx5JSlFh3CEfYnW5b-7IPNi4bjomFr/s5184/7E0BE2F8-B76D-424C-A21E-8F0F370DE0DE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmzaaVpDWRfQ5Yrfj1pT5bZRLeC_36FeSqXdTwbwLUl8s4-Rj3zbIFpGTU2vQGU37KkzuD_NtcA-V7w5oveeiPN80c_sVpKPb4G51pLXNCT13Wg9TN5kuuHPCCBcELU9wNzRlVJomGJbY3RKNuWY91hputKDKbBfIx5JSlFh3CEfYnW5b-7IPNi4bjomFr/w426-h640/7E0BE2F8-B76D-424C-A21E-8F0F370DE0DE.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WiYoK3vDsQgrRgcQ1dfoXd4_wUBXszu2vt7Ik-BKfImiS9oK7d7bzvOLBq_CEolQa94VuZBEspwjbTvjxh8iWrMz1uRaP0kp4XJxHYjLPo_3OWGKZMrls3w-mdKCX5oRPZbBG0its7__1oP5gVUJnriK4cATcg36oYdjd3jJnvnTR_BklWoEp130yiHL/s4756/D5F9420E-F1EE-4560-9F93-6202A9A3F874.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4756" data-original-width="3170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WiYoK3vDsQgrRgcQ1dfoXd4_wUBXszu2vt7Ik-BKfImiS9oK7d7bzvOLBq_CEolQa94VuZBEspwjbTvjxh8iWrMz1uRaP0kp4XJxHYjLPo_3OWGKZMrls3w-mdKCX5oRPZbBG0its7__1oP5gVUJnriK4cATcg36oYdjd3jJnvnTR_BklWoEp130yiHL/w426-h640/D5F9420E-F1EE-4560-9F93-6202A9A3F874.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><p>Ripped jeans are always going to make an outfit pop, no need to even go on and on about that. Now the nails! I contacted Lowkeynailed it to create a pair of custom Juneteenth flag themed nails for me. I told her just do whatever you want and she created these amazing beauties! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZRsMNtm1vNY5smbeTrW42aopagYt5JZpL3GAwmuz-CkfNK3C68WLgrqSy0NTR94QNOZigujc7-oQYAz3WIf1CuccMlNTMnW2wy66KduUDvuKysFGI4eaZp6itjY3k_XDvwY6WrqGIKMaunjJWhoGbEX5JkSnj9VnowsMzM2iot8cKcz6yxbkZChjBEPS/s5184/09044EC4-71AF-47F6-9A9C-1106AC655E2C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZRsMNtm1vNY5smbeTrW42aopagYt5JZpL3GAwmuz-CkfNK3C68WLgrqSy0NTR94QNOZigujc7-oQYAz3WIf1CuccMlNTMnW2wy66KduUDvuKysFGI4eaZp6itjY3k_XDvwY6WrqGIKMaunjJWhoGbEX5JkSnj9VnowsMzM2iot8cKcz6yxbkZChjBEPS/w426-h640/09044EC4-71AF-47F6-9A9C-1106AC655E2C.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzC0fJPqPspCQofhjG3lcjSLLP24AdQPqvaQD0ao9yHLkel6HSOoGh2R9lxGRmq6URaA-Kfj463eCYYhKr1xIJjqqv-aIsC0QgEv-D8MwzsIssZUfdibnQMWuyg5qo1nxc02HXopotZgsScZRImwU90mPGT-UrdJwH-6xDvi64OTIKv7BhW1I8o3en7bNr/s5168/86990200-6E26-47EF-882A-D8A4795A8D10.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5168" data-original-width="3311" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzC0fJPqPspCQofhjG3lcjSLLP24AdQPqvaQD0ao9yHLkel6HSOoGh2R9lxGRmq6URaA-Kfj463eCYYhKr1xIJjqqv-aIsC0QgEv-D8MwzsIssZUfdibnQMWuyg5qo1nxc02HXopotZgsScZRImwU90mPGT-UrdJwH-6xDvi64OTIKv7BhW1I8o3en7bNr/w410-h640/86990200-6E26-47EF-882A-D8A4795A8D10.jpeg" width="410" /></a></div><p>When history, heritage, and freedom meets fashion! 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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-86854757016701189292023-05-06T04:11:00.004-05:002024-03-04T14:07:56.499-06:00Travel Guide: Nashville, Tennessee <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYQJDx-gIOo3WhdZnuUjtFPquRDqnXYP0M39tzzhc9sZV0nu1MJps0dQcVP4YzkC_V7TxJbGKmYJsWY0K1WwLwo4IXiaxqixoZnoQSWa5d-PKBo9sRD393XVgQ_0e9KvCEywOMW-UcijB_RbKHxXNWBl5wt6v_5_8G9OD1i8Wg01KjLMh-2fhnQIa8w/s1500/F62EE891-A546-421F-B36B-DF6018DDB704.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDYQJDx-gIOo3WhdZnuUjtFPquRDqnXYP0M39tzzhc9sZV0nu1MJps0dQcVP4YzkC_V7TxJbGKmYJsWY0K1WwLwo4IXiaxqixoZnoQSWa5d-PKBo9sRD393XVgQ_0e9KvCEywOMW-UcijB_RbKHxXNWBl5wt6v_5_8G9OD1i8Wg01KjLMh-2fhnQIa8w/w426-h640/F62EE891-A546-421F-B36B-DF6018DDB704.png" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nashville, Tennessee is the capital of the state and is thee place for all the folks who want a laid back vacation. I've traveled to Nashville twice so far and I had a pleasant time on both occasions. It's such a big contrast to the big city while at the same time being the big city of Tennessee. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Flying: How To Get There </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I flew with Southwest Airlines (my favorite airline by the way) and it was just about an hour from Chicago. Quickest plane ride of my life so far! We landed at BNA Nashville International Airport swiftly and safely from Midway International Airport. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The first time I traveled there was via Greyhound. I know a lot of folks don't care for traveling via buses, but it was a smooth trip. It took about 7 hours to drive from Chicago with two stops. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GqVZn1YdbIivvPiQbwh0KRmv1hbP8x7VQoj6k18AOaVtMfCtBZ0_Gj25BboccthX2XjvD0MCsBcA7_CfIoBbVhIZ9mUoarQ2yNOL27LQXiZdquo0i84wacDepjfaT0oE2cH-CAYyt0cXOsJbS_RBxVjxOGwbmxXEPUTL-V0aBrmXkRM_rbXQuWxwLg/s2048/405FD743-CD1D-46FB-ABC1-E24BEC04405A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-GqVZn1YdbIivvPiQbwh0KRmv1hbP8x7VQoj6k18AOaVtMfCtBZ0_Gj25BboccthX2XjvD0MCsBcA7_CfIoBbVhIZ9mUoarQ2yNOL27LQXiZdquo0i84wacDepjfaT0oE2cH-CAYyt0cXOsJbS_RBxVjxOGwbmxXEPUTL-V0aBrmXkRM_rbXQuWxwLg/w480-h640/405FD743-CD1D-46FB-ABC1-E24BEC04405A.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpPmfSse-7cQS4OXBSSrYX7i8VIxQDk7DHobzGwcR12Kpayl0c8S6Nig3qUr2MlCwlSPwbb_30qZ_cnjjmp4w3Z5y6yHH5M8Ktpn-wjvPGaL7oHBmWZ-8I7HeM2SzHmchPNp5z-KHz89l/s2048/0E0888E0-D234-44A9-BEC3-3F3873BDFE1D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1500" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwpPmfSse-7cQS4OXBSSrYX7i8VIxQDk7DHobzGwcR12Kpayl0c8S6Nig3qUr2MlCwlSPwbb_30qZ_cnjjmp4w3Z5y6yHH5M8Ktpn-wjvPGaL7oHBmWZ-8I7HeM2SzHmchPNp5z-KHz89l/w470-h640/0E0888E0-D234-44A9-BEC3-3F3873BDFE1D.jpeg" width="470" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOJD6qCcPREEFCjkzxFjzHGb5IA2a6rvdC85dyo5FRA8a9pk7EvXDtaFIPw02OBVBwt5a6up_4K9zHlehhBPOdPrkVvtQeFE6trTC3wW529bKQgBAcv8A0862tRhp4NzKeKGSbJo28UKu/s2048/8E6F4B6F-D6B5-4D7D-8DE6-608772A99456.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivOJD6qCcPREEFCjkzxFjzHGb5IA2a6rvdC85dyo5FRA8a9pk7EvXDtaFIPw02OBVBwt5a6up_4K9zHlehhBPOdPrkVvtQeFE6trTC3wW529bKQgBAcv8A0862tRhp4NzKeKGSbJo28UKu/w480-h640/8E6F4B6F-D6B5-4D7D-8DE6-608772A99456.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Ways to get there:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><ul><li>BNA Airport</li><li>Driving</li><li>Greyhound </li><li>Megabus </li><li>Amtrak (only stops at Memphis)</li></ul><div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Where to Stay</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>My family lives in Nashville, so I've stayed with them. Here are some great hotels to stay at:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul><li>DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nashville Downtown</li><li>Margaritaville Hotel Nashville</li><li>Four Seasons Hotel Nashville</li><li>Country Inn & Suites by Radisson - Nashville Airport</li><li>Comfort Inn Nashville </li></ul></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sightseeing: What To Do In Nashville</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3VtrymaAE103KuUUEFA1zl7IJdNU_mnvKoqpUogjIzDt_rYJn8CrQXlPBD7vO44rdM3djH8Nx6G-pZLKIvDq-Jq4rLlJ0uo6H9dIHlxS8IayyarzCIdkkTc7jcWQGWRK9tpQHS2g94IAR/s2048/0EAD7B45-C68D-4CAB-8BAD-E227D78FB152.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="2048" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3VtrymaAE103KuUUEFA1zl7IJdNU_mnvKoqpUogjIzDt_rYJn8CrQXlPBD7vO44rdM3djH8Nx6G-pZLKIvDq-Jq4rLlJ0uo6H9dIHlxS8IayyarzCIdkkTc7jcWQGWRK9tpQHS2g94IAR/w640-h416/0EAD7B45-C68D-4CAB-8BAD-E227D78FB152.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While it's a small city, Nashville has a lot to offer. The down home feels are in abundant as well as the history, culture, and scenery. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's a list of places I've been to and sight saw so far:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Downtown Nashville</li><li>Nashville Farmer's Market</li><li>Clover Bottom Mansion</li><li>Cordell Hull Building</li><li>Nashville Public Library- Main Library</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHxW6_rwloCOYTNJ6V1guf2M1CNxKKe_Yf_SvQdk6RC5KJawVbCl7FB4-lzV-4QKCQEIPZPdNCizcVADR7dNqYKsA_h73Q1OqkPcL8rihSs8IH9J-DBLyPTjfHTptGBwHyExif2T-bp5QyJvejEDD39syUT8ZXSycL2GrClhp5-9_8Z5RfcTsPw8OeWw/s1919/1AB4E4EF-5AFB-4065-A466-645C8098CD80.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<!--ShareThis END-->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0Nashville, TN, USA36.1626638 -86.78160167.8524299638211517 -121.9378516 64.472897636178843 -51.6253516tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-85730162352991097072023-05-01T02:21:00.009-05:002024-01-05T17:16:07.673-06:00My Birthday Wishlist 🎂🎉🎈🎊🎁<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP69f3ZF_PUOZR94bh8q0jqm02WnB6AvzA1BHGLsR6mSrNziHfbih_g8noWR6I80IHBzycs4VYog5oRklIXgPng3WOIt-5G5nMRpQpRO4mkIZrXmaU3ijvrVHzoT4KTjZxFyPo-XGRyW7ZA0hqTas_Gbx0SNXWlRxOh13w11NMB0HBhAH1l0xUZQZgLg/s1350/8B8192DB-D47A-4CB6-A662-05ED0EFFF51A.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1350" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP69f3ZF_PUOZR94bh8q0jqm02WnB6AvzA1BHGLsR6mSrNziHfbih_g8noWR6I80IHBzycs4VYog5oRklIXgPng3WOIt-5G5nMRpQpRO4mkIZrXmaU3ijvrVHzoT4KTjZxFyPo-XGRyW7ZA0hqTas_Gbx0SNXWlRxOh13w11NMB0HBhAH1l0xUZQZgLg/s320/8B8192DB-D47A-4CB6-A662-05ED0EFFF51A.png" width="256" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Every year I pretend like I’m not going to do the most for my birthday and every year that becomes an epic fail. This year will be no different. Last year I did a huge thing and traveled to San Juan, Puerto Rico but this year I’m just embracing all the new, miraculous amazing things to come. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Yet and still, I need all the gifts this year. Purses, jewelry, you name it!</span></div><p></p><p>Here’s what’s on my wish list:</p><p>1. <b>Kate Spade hot pink tote bag</b> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJj-sFMs4L16p0WFw6bhr_1qA5lQFOpE7XIgcCllrGBJnqUPNcrLT7N2EzRkAVBCVkxGQczWpYX9wFgYlBul3wRtPaUzLxYj_-w_De3Tc_KZI3RFfKvMMhxX8WypeP1Dx9S72U5hDAKo_SoKUDhlh6Us9exnLfEba7kGHVcyojOcIrWNZd5k7c8yULw/s816/73F63F67-4375-4FA9-BAD8-725A919A850F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="720" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbJj-sFMs4L16p0WFw6bhr_1qA5lQFOpE7XIgcCllrGBJnqUPNcrLT7N2EzRkAVBCVkxGQczWpYX9wFgYlBul3wRtPaUzLxYj_-w_De3Tc_KZI3RFfKvMMhxX8WypeP1Dx9S72U5hDAKo_SoKUDhlh6Us9exnLfEba7kGHVcyojOcIrWNZd5k7c8yULw/w353-h400/73F63F67-4375-4FA9-BAD8-725A919A850F.jpeg" width="353" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Of all the purses I have, I don’t own many tote bags. I think every woman needs a classic tote for shopping and casual looks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>2. <b>Mented Cosmetics “Brand Nude” Lipstick </b><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9qg6yXH5NP8xmtxkzDavjyPm4WsxvWpe3a6Ac0xqFQCzZirKLKivcUQDmRpXLwr1kQgFrDm9cFRNkvs5_OpDdnrwZSKdG93ltk89dJUt9qqTRgYAi9evnQftYysGiSukFWBXg43Dy2mK4MquvIp9577u2pVoYL_JlQmg_Is_SMvlqLrjMEHh-PlhZQ/s2048/C3A2BE31-CC4E-407E-8A76-6351DEE04BF3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9qg6yXH5NP8xmtxkzDavjyPm4WsxvWpe3a6Ac0xqFQCzZirKLKivcUQDmRpXLwr1kQgFrDm9cFRNkvs5_OpDdnrwZSKdG93ltk89dJUt9qqTRgYAi9evnQftYysGiSukFWBXg43Dy2mK4MquvIp9577u2pVoYL_JlQmg_Is_SMvlqLrjMEHh-PlhZQ/s320/C3A2BE31-CC4E-407E-8A76-6351DEE04BF3.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Hands down this is my favorite nude colored lippie. Matches my skin perfectly. <br /><div><p>3. <b>Juicy Couture vintage jewelry </b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3A41Xhuuwe4NHuAPxsJDA8efocOLtK39SLhTXZfOUaeHqzHreDqrJqZg-jVvvPza7vmaxRK_hKv13xfQBJJ4XCh4ntEsJ9G9Qj139Q9qewLaIgHY11UymFwcv8usAKw9QNuLgpNgtqoSnC5lI9BT0GYGj_mZj1qmpVrXR9UDHxxDp1G1N2HP9-WgK4Q/s2000/EE19518A-1299-4223-9CC6-7C1A4D256EE0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3A41Xhuuwe4NHuAPxsJDA8efocOLtK39SLhTXZfOUaeHqzHreDqrJqZg-jVvvPza7vmaxRK_hKv13xfQBJJ4XCh4ntEsJ9G9Qj139Q9qewLaIgHY11UymFwcv8usAKw9QNuLgpNgtqoSnC5lI9BT0GYGj_mZj1qmpVrXR9UDHxxDp1G1N2HP9-WgK4Q/s320/EE19518A-1299-4223-9CC6-7C1A4D256EE0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Yes, I’m still a big fan of Juicy Couture everything. I’ll take the vintage, boxed jewelry sets please and thank you. </p><p>4. <b>Brandon Blackwood purse </b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93PDbc2aLcTtJpIOwUO_s_i58mOBhfUPo-qyUyH_b9W_XfYxND7quj4Jp6DktY-jCmM27kxNjk--sK4bKj6oYQcd042BDVyeDrMCob_7kKaiI38C5tdgmT5Aihopcns0q0RAL0xekw9I2_PTerqubFM6QtXI70yU21jmKhZr9beThEbuuV_lf8LA5KQ/s2048/F072765B-380B-4434-B8EC-2581FC9F29D2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi93PDbc2aLcTtJpIOwUO_s_i58mOBhfUPo-qyUyH_b9W_XfYxND7quj4Jp6DktY-jCmM27kxNjk--sK4bKj6oYQcd042BDVyeDrMCob_7kKaiI38C5tdgmT5Aihopcns0q0RAL0xekw9I2_PTerqubFM6QtXI70yU21jmKhZr9beThEbuuV_lf8LA5KQ/s320/F072765B-380B-4434-B8EC-2581FC9F29D2.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This screams luxury and I need it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">5. <b>Jo Malone Pear & Freesia Cologne </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhObnJqXbNp3_bUopnlapL6QGh86x0fkEMrDgW1GGT6UmoxhBKkpJhpod4VCtVwLg5pm11EYRyRA-EaumRl3gNuprJpBPNnqK5hStdPfZr59rGzNgRozMfo5nqG0pZ8XK1pDgnJ4_JUu1nrctXONTwK2rHCqc6FS1sFxthLNRHTr-u_XaBINrEuHjRrZQ/s1196/988EAB20-A288-4397-9B74-6A218DF78F40.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1196" data-original-width="780" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhObnJqXbNp3_bUopnlapL6QGh86x0fkEMrDgW1GGT6UmoxhBKkpJhpod4VCtVwLg5pm11EYRyRA-EaumRl3gNuprJpBPNnqK5hStdPfZr59rGzNgRozMfo5nqG0pZ8XK1pDgnJ4_JUu1nrctXONTwK2rHCqc6FS1sFxthLNRHTr-u_XaBINrEuHjRrZQ/s320/988EAB20-A288-4397-9B74-6A218DF78F40.webp" width="209" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of my favorite scents ever. Fresh, floral, and rich.</div><p>6. <b>Betsey Johnson jewelry </b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPi9FMHspa_jI3rzKItN1ZQ88_4r7pH88qLPh4AXjLZwWxfgHae7wi5eRZtPYKdWLfBK5mjL-zCjdPm4nZvUm0NFtuzXO4AfGY0CqoZZgorE1XBRopGDADWmv3AO50xArC6kcNWKCHLIgYf_C47415VxfTSOXa3FgBtzCwY4oOdNS2YoIwWBNY2P-4Gw/s855/8F77D4AC-E30A-4DA6-B717-E4489100DB9C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="700" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPi9FMHspa_jI3rzKItN1ZQ88_4r7pH88qLPh4AXjLZwWxfgHae7wi5eRZtPYKdWLfBK5mjL-zCjdPm4nZvUm0NFtuzXO4AfGY0CqoZZgorE1XBRopGDADWmv3AO50xArC6kcNWKCHLIgYf_C47415VxfTSOXa3FgBtzCwY4oOdNS2YoIwWBNY2P-4Gw/s320/8F77D4AC-E30A-4DA6-B717-E4489100DB9C.jpeg" width="262" /></a></div>I’m a sucker for some Betsey Johnson. Whimsical, fun, quirky and colorful, just like me. </div><div><br /></div><div>7. <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(4, 12, 19); color: #040c13; font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Canon - EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens - Multi </b></span></span></div><div><span face="Human BBY Digital, Human Fallback, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #040c13;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(4, 12, 19); font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #040c13;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Human BBY Digital", "Human Fallback", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0gLR9lZSqCtLJaB8Zi8Bvc2yiDjjF9pMP-46qDjuU-cb-7ktKAsusC7pd7UL5WgygMyU7t7_DUesd_6if9nrN8cclavw9dZ2RvcDUIo-o1SbSv8Uo1G9Gan7xMghtw2Z6z2e0uezM7pYA5uLCm96o_slrYo8oQWGcypFO-mTI1niwxSC1SBXponmog/s669/99D917A8-B68D-4E22-8DCB-812C3F38E318.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="531" data-original-width="669" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP0gLR9lZSqCtLJaB8Zi8Bvc2yiDjjF9pMP-46qDjuU-cb-7ktKAsusC7pd7UL5WgygMyU7t7_DUesd_6if9nrN8cclavw9dZ2RvcDUIo-o1SbSv8Uo1G9Gan7xMghtw2Z6z2e0uezM7pYA5uLCm96o_slrYo8oQWGcypFO-mTI1niwxSC1SBXponmog/s320/99D917A8-B68D-4E22-8DCB-812C3F38E318.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; caret-color: rgb(4, 12, 19); font-size: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is something I actually need.</span><br /></span></span><p><br /></p><p>What are some goodies that you have on your birthday wishlist?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: lora, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; 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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-53513059125001679612023-04-27T00:00:00.026-05:002024-01-05T17:17:03.732-06:005 Life Changing Reasons Why You Should Solo Travel <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWwIuu-PmA2uh-d--EciyOhECOPnNgV_nxFoJkM_-_7isVEbuTZ-6hCg0QRbBEcu_spJUtUUHF1t3AfCBTU2eIotH6aSeFfWaZNyXQvoyesDWAF33yXNPv2YWruMYoKM4sPVGU_xJZrnrfQ2dxLd92DRcxWNyV6GJnwwj_VLrcZA1jgg6PgswDOHD4g/s2200/henry-gillis-jp0Qlyv389g-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1467" data-original-width="2200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWwIuu-PmA2uh-d--EciyOhECOPnNgV_nxFoJkM_-_7isVEbuTZ-6hCg0QRbBEcu_spJUtUUHF1t3AfCBTU2eIotH6aSeFfWaZNyXQvoyesDWAF33yXNPv2YWruMYoKM4sPVGU_xJZrnrfQ2dxLd92DRcxWNyV6GJnwwj_VLrcZA1jgg6PgswDOHD4g/w640-h426/henry-gillis-jp0Qlyv389g-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="text-align: start;">Photo by </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/@henry_gillis?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="text-align: start;">Henry Gillis</a><span style="text-align: start;"> on </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/jp0Qlyv389g?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="text-align: start;">Unsplash</a><br /></span><br /><span style="text-align: start;"></span></td></tr></tbody></table> Once taboo, in the past decade solo traveling has became increasingly popular especially among millinieals. While it's great to go on family trips, baecations, friendcations, and more, there is something so freeing about solo traveling. It can be frightening and intimidating to be in a new location by your lonesome, and of course you have to practice safety measures, but the experience is like no other.<p></p><p>Plus let's be honest, how many solo trips gone wrong stories have we heard in comparison to the notorious group trips? Let's take a dive into a few reasons why you should consider solo traveling:</p><p><br /></p><p>1. <b>Freedom</b></p><p>So many people have been complaining about group trips since traveling has become a lot more accessible. I mean horror story level complaints. Never speaking to that person again level complaints. Restraining order comp- you get the memo. The best remedy is solo traveling because of the freedom. Let’s break down a list of the freedom it brings: </p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Wake up and go to sleep when you choose </li><li>No worries on other people not having money, bringing drama or needing to be baby sat.</li><li>You can do what you want when you want without having to wait on others.</li></ul><div>Even on group trips I'm an advocate for doing what you want when you want (we'll discuss that in another post about why group trips go sour), but it's even better when you have the peace and quiet and no opinions or to maneuver however you desire. In a few travel groups I'm in, I took notice that folks are tired of waiting on their auntie, cousin, best friend, uncle, boyfriend, co-worker to get it together in accordance to planning and paying for a trip. Sometimes it's best to take that jump and go dolo.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2. <b>Meeting New People/Friends</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifC0bvkuzOGkdIhmiyI13DbyW9wHuJb_8fANuQouIaiE230tGDIYqFv4hTliBpk7UiGgqF7XBD4Y5PMYDv88EbVj-y6bsZNWCo4nMwu8Xph1vmAVfAYt9KT7X2OZhbMFtuaFslzB1vYNJps4C8sYbfZYwoa9ifjbZW8W81uHmlXaROn0O1rb3JzMWeuQ/s5472/thought-catalog-23KdVfc395A-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3648" data-original-width="5472" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifC0bvkuzOGkdIhmiyI13DbyW9wHuJb_8fANuQouIaiE230tGDIYqFv4hTliBpk7UiGgqF7XBD4Y5PMYDv88EbVj-y6bsZNWCo4nMwu8Xph1vmAVfAYt9KT7X2OZhbMFtuaFslzB1vYNJps4C8sYbfZYwoa9ifjbZW8W81uHmlXaROn0O1rb3JzMWeuQ/w640-h426/thought-catalog-23KdVfc395A-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="text-align: start;">Photo by </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/@thoughtcatalog?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="text-align: start;">Thought Catalog</a><span style="text-align: start;"> on </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/23KdVfc395A?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="text-align: start;">Unsplash</a><span style="text-align: start;"></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div>I had the pleasure of meeting new people on my solo travels in the most random ways, people I can call new associates and friends now. I may sound a bit biased but, there are some special kind of people who solo travel. People who enjoy their independence, freedom, love to explore and learn, and who are ready to spread their wings and grow. On solo travels, you're bound to run into those like minded people in the most random ways too. I can honestly say getting on a plane going to a destination, sometimes without a (full) plan for when I reached has changed my entire life for the better.</div><div><br /></div><div>These people often become certified travel friends/buddies in the future too.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>3. <b>The Experience</b></div><div><br /></div><div>As I stated above, solo traveling has changed my entire life. From meeting new people who are apart of my life now to gaining confidence in maneuvering new territories and cultures. When you're solo traveling there's a unique kind of life experience that you gain by learning how to locate a store via map in a foreign country from your hostel or speak in another language to order your food at a restaurant. You're all by yourself with no one you're familiar with to help you and you're challenged to "figure it out".</div><div><br /></div><div>Once you achieve those problem solving skills, a new level of self sufficiency is reached and you feel like you can do anything. You went to a whole new place by yourself and didn't have to depend on friends, family, or a significant other for second opinions or a co-sign. There's so much self discovery and growth that comes from these seemingly simple interactions when you look back at the trip.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>4. <b>Cost Efficient</b></div><div><br /></div><div>I would argue that you don't have to do anything you don't want to do even on a group trip, but people will be more inclined to fall into what the group wants when it comes to traveling with multiple people just to keep the peace and be cooperative. This sometimes can come with over spending. Think of it like this; you would much rather have a laid back dinner and relax one night during a trip to Jamaica, but because of the group you're pressured into going to a fancy. expensive restaurant and go bar hopping afterwards. When you're solo traveling, you don't have to worry about that. If you want some fruit from the local market for lunch and relax on the beach, you can do that. If you don't want to pay for all of these back to back excursions and only do one, you don't have to. There's nothing wrong with having a budget when you travel.</div><div><br /></div><div>During my first solo trip to Miami for the 2021 Carnival, one night I didn't go out at all. I ordered some take out and relaxed in my hotel room watching YouTube videos because why? I was by myself and made my rules and I still had a life changing, amazing time that weekend. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>5. <b>Learning New Skills</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlUYoVSvkuptPBMpVcGWLokfdnX5uL6yF0qwvPVLA879S8lv9NnmzK8KRuFHBg2uobn_tFAGEHSOIfWJRatv0BTdOfa18UUQ0VkCNwdr5j3lOtbKuFoVSZVnHJ54S28B-h8s7kfKp8yAyz2JIcnEnuBu4Qc91BOCQL37BDyZNa5UaJS9rfp_sSFX5VA/s3000/joshua-earle-p2TQ-3Bh3Oo-unsplash.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlUYoVSvkuptPBMpVcGWLokfdnX5uL6yF0qwvPVLA879S8lv9NnmzK8KRuFHBg2uobn_tFAGEHSOIfWJRatv0BTdOfa18UUQ0VkCNwdr5j3lOtbKuFoVSZVnHJ54S28B-h8s7kfKp8yAyz2JIcnEnuBu4Qc91BOCQL37BDyZNa5UaJS9rfp_sSFX5VA/w640-h426/joshua-earle-p2TQ-3Bh3Oo-unsplash.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="text-align: start;">Photo by </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/@joshuaearle?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="text-align: start;">Joshua Earle</a><span style="text-align: start;"> on </span><a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/p2TQ-3Bh3Oo?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText" style="text-align: start;">Unsplash</a><span style="text-align: start;"></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div>Because you have to entertain yourself being dolo and as I noted previously "figure it out", you will be more prone to learning new life skills whether tangible or not. While traveling to Las Vegas for a job interview, I began to learn the value of patience while having to deplane and get on another plane due to an error before take off. At the time, I wasn't the most patient person, and I still struggle with patience from time to time, but in that moment of annoyance I reminded myself that I would still arrive to my destination in time and to be grateful that the error was noticed due to safety. </div><div><br /></div><div>You may decided to try something new and left field for yourself on a solo trip by taking a martial arts class because that's what people do when they're outside of their comfort zone. Let's also not forget you have to be in charge of your breath taking pictures so you have no other choice but to leave your trip with a new found talent as a photographer. Whatever it is, just don't be afraid to spread your wings and fly.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Next travel post, we'll give some helpful tips on how to effectively solo travel, plus some do's and don'ts with a big emphasis on safety. 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I remember a time when people absolutely hated early 2000’s fashions and go be fair? I get it. Because why were we wearing layered camisoles, skirts and pants at the same time? Nonetheless, a lot of fire looks came out of the era. Denim matching sets, monogram prints, jersey dresses, everything wasn’t that tacky. </div><div><br /></div><div>This look is pretty late, but still one of my favorite looks that I wore at a previous birthday. Obviously the theme was y2k and butterflies! If you were a young lassie back in the day, you certainly remember how popular butterflies were. You couldn’t go anywhere without seeing them! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5ETpzZCZErS3yuYmGUWmvRKq3XcnYoVHQWZ-Kc02ZOz_u50IKqqChzeA_6qs1_t2aS6hIm8lzIqd4p9M45ntgO_XetJ9i_uCM2T5tNQHMlrVOGWPJiyqP0qRw_pHVaEdZMAIm7cWm4LDTUGT71jXzcBaDV6Tdyx8SF0BERtyxcQl3pZVUBfv9RROdQ/s5184/0FBCBB78-0B5D-49CE-A64D-0A5D2FC3FFEC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5ETpzZCZErS3yuYmGUWmvRKq3XcnYoVHQWZ-Kc02ZOz_u50IKqqChzeA_6qs1_t2aS6hIm8lzIqd4p9M45ntgO_XetJ9i_uCM2T5tNQHMlrVOGWPJiyqP0qRw_pHVaEdZMAIm7cWm4LDTUGT71jXzcBaDV6Tdyx8SF0BERtyxcQl3pZVUBfv9RROdQ/w426-h640/0FBCBB78-0B5D-49CE-A64D-0A5D2FC3FFEC.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZO8BPbyJ9y_m2shstJ0Gd_PX5zBZbQoQ7ea7wQKHgwcyQqrtDamDU-Q1xY8_ZT5ubD5EGsVjQocdV5XUMeB12g75cuR7C_X_lTxWn68v_KNNIPxbeOypfFi8WCjCF02LVSsSC2yDNyL1zpyOU6vBYJqREoJaiZtbDFt5K5Aw2RwrBcLAZ_GJY1OxiQ/s5184/A267C46D-F939-4C74-A8F8-F24F498632CD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZO8BPbyJ9y_m2shstJ0Gd_PX5zBZbQoQ7ea7wQKHgwcyQqrtDamDU-Q1xY8_ZT5ubD5EGsVjQocdV5XUMeB12g75cuR7C_X_lTxWn68v_KNNIPxbeOypfFi8WCjCF02LVSsSC2yDNyL1zpyOU6vBYJqREoJaiZtbDFt5K5Aw2RwrBcLAZ_GJY1OxiQ/w426-h640/A267C46D-F939-4C74-A8F8-F24F498632CD.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>When I first saw this jumpsuit, I absolutely had to have it! It’s a modern piece from a brand called CBR. It’s very much a fast fashion brand (I’m honestly not a big fan of fast fashion) but turning it into a 2000’s piece was super fun. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIhQMOAj7NdtWNq7AT9JHhpU7Fk5Rb7MzAYGZ0S-toSHN_0o1Crh20Px6xNurkqzVTpbrFs8HR6xJrfdxRP03CL4mD_M6clCa5fveraEV7HEOlYBliXTUUT9yg4XVxVh-I97MKHucwNzrW713YyQHT1RkfArLkaAYxXV3Iy6_zNq7PWL0ws1EcXxE9A/s5068/929403AF-8D78-453C-B4B6-AEBE670E6ED2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5068" data-original-width="3378" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIIhQMOAj7NdtWNq7AT9JHhpU7Fk5Rb7MzAYGZ0S-toSHN_0o1Crh20Px6xNurkqzVTpbrFs8HR6xJrfdxRP03CL4mD_M6clCa5fveraEV7HEOlYBliXTUUT9yg4XVxVh-I97MKHucwNzrW713YyQHT1RkfArLkaAYxXV3Iy6_zNq7PWL0ws1EcXxE9A/w426-h640/929403AF-8D78-453C-B4B6-AEBE670E6ED2.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1S1GbDhx5fMIEE51GuhEW1SwHa5zIXtUqLe2fAN7QcoP8mxnJv0EHcw5gHpz3xPTXbo6sanfBNCamQzFnOB6WzUdjhKT1QdCKtNAuLv4pEcVej_gZIUUb3kozLxjd04uhWXDE9Ts7b9B1WiiD8gv96PgG-G7iBfgdQkYqIEzcyj4Ljb6M4NJx9St9w/s4436/03479343-41BF-4CD0-8E79-5EC080FDBB9C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4436" data-original-width="3155" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1S1GbDhx5fMIEE51GuhEW1SwHa5zIXtUqLe2fAN7QcoP8mxnJv0EHcw5gHpz3xPTXbo6sanfBNCamQzFnOB6WzUdjhKT1QdCKtNAuLv4pEcVej_gZIUUb3kozLxjd04uhWXDE9Ts7b9B1WiiD8gv96PgG-G7iBfgdQkYqIEzcyj4Ljb6M4NJx9St9w/w456-h640/03479343-41BF-4CD0-8E79-5EC080FDBB9C.jpeg" width="456" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRaXE1iRTS4wKVdISVvOiWKMFOMte21L7T9V1OisgASRDlbMAgX6x_V8d7hBZ6de8rj35qRrsJLIrQueEpZNkMb388FtTKgYJ3P--paUI89jZUDM9eqNod-AfVuK7np32FCC6LxDSO06qU2zS6skjmsvZaQTAS2bTygSbCQGeNicU1ndtTv-vWg_MECw/s4770/45643416-0014-4223-9446-713057C6C9A5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4770" data-original-width="3180" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRaXE1iRTS4wKVdISVvOiWKMFOMte21L7T9V1OisgASRDlbMAgX6x_V8d7hBZ6de8rj35qRrsJLIrQueEpZNkMb388FtTKgYJ3P--paUI89jZUDM9eqNod-AfVuK7np32FCC6LxDSO06qU2zS6skjmsvZaQTAS2bTygSbCQGeNicU1ndtTv-vWg_MECw/w426-h640/45643416-0014-4223-9446-713057C6C9A5.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>You guys know I love accessorizing and it’s the key to adding the finishing touches in styling. Butterfly everything was the choice of course. I added some cute butterfly clips to my tri-bun hairstyle, a butterfly choker, belt, and silver toned jewelry. Had to have the hoops because it was an essential style of ear wear for the time. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCMc2O4k1JjluDzKyB9bLYeJAVV6J2naZqTs4FouUw1-YPOR440tXDH-0hdL1aEoMyRIzNPD-uZwmMHSqs7Ha7MvhFH7gZXsXbK5ydwdq-0x-bP_lXPx4B2NqOPPDE877xsbEVVMeGX0EsflcB64edhCJoUfbMF5bhqqaz5kE0OtrKrnYlJhw3C94UQ/s5184/0B102E79-7780-4BBB-A9CF-4D433C544AD5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCMc2O4k1JjluDzKyB9bLYeJAVV6J2naZqTs4FouUw1-YPOR440tXDH-0hdL1aEoMyRIzNPD-uZwmMHSqs7Ha7MvhFH7gZXsXbK5ydwdq-0x-bP_lXPx4B2NqOPPDE877xsbEVVMeGX0EsflcB64edhCJoUfbMF5bhqqaz5kE0OtrKrnYlJhw3C94UQ/w426-h640/0B102E79-7780-4BBB-A9CF-4D433C544AD5.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LDY7X2UmtFhraWT--luKgrjwe-GZ4hrO2ON-ap0lNM7zYDg6sFYC9eaCmZRJ0Jja2dfwRqdFhVHJrFqkoTcr_ZoH62Xg-W2oAEy2yqcbYSuvlbJezn1_6wzAydFeHRCfczCTe0h6_g9dp8Itra_jdcXROPdT0WwD4G1fkHUVF75ogCD1CwezX6R9Cg/s5184/32FD5B45-182D-4107-B275-A1AA22965F56.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LDY7X2UmtFhraWT--luKgrjwe-GZ4hrO2ON-ap0lNM7zYDg6sFYC9eaCmZRJ0Jja2dfwRqdFhVHJrFqkoTcr_ZoH62Xg-W2oAEy2yqcbYSuvlbJezn1_6wzAydFeHRCfczCTe0h6_g9dp8Itra_jdcXROPdT0WwD4G1fkHUVF75ogCD1CwezX6R9Cg/w426-h640/32FD5B45-182D-4107-B275-A1AA22965F56.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>What I loved most about this look’s accessory was the vintage Coach. Super fun fact: I had this monogram shoulder bag since the 2000’s! A classic straight from my closet. </div><div><br /></div><div>Now the shoes! How about I made those. Yes I sure did (tutorial loading). I used a pair of old Mudd chunky heels (y’all remember that brand, right?) and repurposed them into those fly hand painted heels with feathers! </div><div><br /></div><div>I can’t wait for the next y2k look!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaz4zJIlK8vq3F87anYth3qu5WOz7acH7aGH1iLMQ_CTapKZJrQPj5r5_OI_JzTSJ7FRzqg0nXADsTePPtVKY6hi2PuwobcDAAEQRJT3DbkIMgh4rsum3niEnJXTIhKJ16-dEJtARdPovYDraLw-uHsUaXZC0_hQIu1U_IYo0yRRKGo9vwPtsc_GZ7w/s1080/738EF12C-94A2-4E8F-AFC2-02FE4A0650DF.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="1080" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilaz4zJIlK8vq3F87anYth3qu5WOz7acH7aGH1iLMQ_CTapKZJrQPj5r5_OI_JzTSJ7FRzqg0nXADsTePPtVKY6hi2PuwobcDAAEQRJT3DbkIMgh4rsum3niEnJXTIhKJ16-dEJtARdPovYDraLw-uHsUaXZC0_hQIu1U_IYo0yRRKGo9vwPtsc_GZ7w/w640-h336/738EF12C-94A2-4E8F-AFC2-02FE4A0650DF.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: lora, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/dbPsOL" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0px; transition: 0.25s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Subscribe to The Dro Show here</span></span></a>!</span><br /><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><!-- ShareThis BEGIN -->
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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-88818208002776770572023-03-31T21:22:00.016-05:002024-01-06T02:13:40.324-06:00Best Apps for Saving Money for Traveling 🛫<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8jv3ZrMq-pRTWIRHy-o67pKcfyKqZM8SbQ-6mtPLSvkXdluK6Z-ovHyxdsWA1AyhCaMfiH19IqoEI7pofvbRIfukYqlqLWshxQCwNADVy_xIOM9hxI1J9u9NxEbcPdgbR-Ez-MBr2R_Rq3jBzPE0vlrOdI-63bktWM4S-x2S7lzXY8K69NiDRzZ-Mw/s639/D124A7A5-CDE5-44A3-A73A-2459A7E3E23B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="639" data-original-width="516" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ8jv3ZrMq-pRTWIRHy-o67pKcfyKqZM8SbQ-6mtPLSvkXdluK6Z-ovHyxdsWA1AyhCaMfiH19IqoEI7pofvbRIfukYqlqLWshxQCwNADVy_xIOM9hxI1J9u9NxEbcPdgbR-Ez-MBr2R_Rq3jBzPE0vlrOdI-63bktWM4S-x2S7lzXY8K69NiDRzZ-Mw/w516-h640/D124A7A5-CDE5-44A3-A73A-2459A7E3E23B.jpeg" width="516" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What’s better than traveling? Saving money while doing it! As much as I love to jet set, I enjoy saving a coin while I’m doing it. I gathered a few dope apps I’ve used or researched to enjoy a budget friendly travel journey. Let’s get into it.</div><p>1. <b>Airfordable</b> </p><p>I used Airfordable once when I went on my first international trip to St. Kitts & Nevis when I was a baby at traveling. Airfordable is a monthly payment plan that allows you to pay off plane tickets in installments. You find your plane ticket and add the details/screenshot, pay an upfront fee, then choose how many months you will pay for the rest of the </p><p>2. <b>Ibotta</b> </p><p>I’ve been using ibotta for years for shopping and it’s never let me down. Ibotta is a cash back app where you can use coupons or earn cash back from purchases. The app has hundreds of stores linked like Target, Grubhub, Ulta and more. Once you get to a certain threshold, you can either use a gift card with one of the linked stores or have the money sent to your PayPal or bank account. </p><p>In terms of travel, Ibotta has stores like Orbitz, Booking.com, Expedia, Southwest Airlines, and Airbnb. Instead of purchasing airfare or hotels directly from websites, you can use Ibotta to save some coins by getting cash back or grabbing a gift card! </p><p>3. <b>Klarna</b> </p><p>Klarna is a payment plan shopping app where you can buy from hundreds of different retailers. Of course there’s a travel section with airlines like Southwest, United, Delta, and American and hotel choices like IHG Hotels & Resorts. Klarna starts you off with a purchase power and you have to pay it off in either 4 or 6 months time frame. </p><p>4. <b>Groupon</b> </p><p>Good ol’ Groupon! Groupon has been around for the longest and she’s never let any of us down. Groupon can be used for flight, hotel, tours, all inclusive packages. It can also be used to purchase events and excursions at your destination of choice. </p><p>5. <b>Hopper</b> </p><p>Hopper is a flight search app that helps you find low priced flights. If you want to find out which day is the cheapest to fly based off your location and destination, Hopper has a calendar with dates showing the best dates. I would highly recommend using this app first to choose the best days to travel then solidifying hotel and stay. </p><p>6. <b>Expedia & Orbitz</b> </p><p>As quiet as it’s kept, both are from the same company. Maybe it’s not that quiet, but yes. You can utilize these apps for both flight and hotels as well as find Airbnb style homes as another option. Like many other apps, these two are assorted by best pricing.</p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">What travel apps do you like to utilize to save money?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: lora, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/dbPsOL" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0px; transition: 0.25s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Subscribe to The Dro Show here</span></span></a>!</span><br /><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-family: "times new roman";"></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"></div><div style="background-color: white; font-family: "times new roman";"><br /></div></div><!-- ShareThis BEGIN -->
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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-75416029302815393432022-12-21T00:00:00.018-06:002024-01-05T17:20:25.607-06:00Look of the Day: A Winter Vintage Vision<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheyZS9pkQ04M8BDKZgfZKX3TeyLvBvehFij4AAUULMHfpFtu7bQHAsufHrsukw9rztmakdvgnw-5JNd3VYEFWp1OKnloDfFfnplN2qjRN3FHgYVDcG9dDwAB0UUYt7sTx_UqsZZe6mtYhYZZN06JbvxuTLoibTank44jOLUkw2haCacN9U3U0HRAxleg/s1080/4371D32C-B412-48BF-BBF0-B47B0ACBCE0C.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="1080" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheyZS9pkQ04M8BDKZgfZKX3TeyLvBvehFij4AAUULMHfpFtu7bQHAsufHrsukw9rztmakdvgnw-5JNd3VYEFWp1OKnloDfFfnplN2qjRN3FHgYVDcG9dDwAB0UUYt7sTx_UqsZZe6mtYhYZZN06JbvxuTLoibTank44jOLUkw2haCacN9U3U0HRAxleg/w640-h336/4371D32C-B412-48BF-BBF0-B47B0ACBCE0C.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What I love lost about the winter holiday season is the glamour. Vintage glamour. Sure it’s below freezing, but you get to wear fur coats and snug boots! I rocked this ensemble for a holiday party which was a sneaker ball, but I decided to do my own thing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Gvci2aRPs_kBcSGK8iyqMOXjVLC-U09x-8dW8a_k5VLOjVASOs5N2QXP9ajYftDoZLMVksSXKui3hyoLwe1AaONXbTTivKOuRUU_C62tVowvauG3OnmGKPyBiQEE8SFEKyeNJ2eN8NQ9nxNQcA53Nr4B29-D5_kget9eJ2AJtnZYriNG5YykcVLrVA/s6000/2F93CF8A-93A6-4F3A-859E-D061503CEA21.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Gvci2aRPs_kBcSGK8iyqMOXjVLC-U09x-8dW8a_k5VLOjVASOs5N2QXP9ajYftDoZLMVksSXKui3hyoLwe1AaONXbTTivKOuRUU_C62tVowvauG3OnmGKPyBiQEE8SFEKyeNJ2eN8NQ9nxNQcA53Nr4B29-D5_kget9eJ2AJtnZYriNG5YykcVLrVA/w426-h640/2F93CF8A-93A6-4F3A-859E-D061503CEA21.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYjn0Cxh2jZvrdaVm3dJIwmmKYNz4IwfQnTGkygn0oCDb9pGOAgcrE5Q3uCRToO9b5L1gvHOUEQVmTPZjLY-IFbUCNH7Tmsb22pUvwdDtdqyc01_Fka2ARXyiN4ERVXNLBNefNioxTXwTrsFv4ZikteDfndcRIEP60DcJvO4GTSdRKQvqP-WCb90_qg/s5430/BBEEC4E8-C404-4F3D-B536-B0508261D0F3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5430" data-original-width="3740" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzYjn0Cxh2jZvrdaVm3dJIwmmKYNz4IwfQnTGkygn0oCDb9pGOAgcrE5Q3uCRToO9b5L1gvHOUEQVmTPZjLY-IFbUCNH7Tmsb22pUvwdDtdqyc01_Fka2ARXyiN4ERVXNLBNefNioxTXwTrsFv4ZikteDfndcRIEP60DcJvO4GTSdRKQvqP-WCb90_qg/w440-h640/BBEEC4E8-C404-4F3D-B536-B0508261D0F3.jpeg" width="440" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This A.J. Bari number is the definition of a little black dress. There are sequin shoulder pads, sheer sleeves and slick, smooth, classic and sexy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsj2gc-5e4x_ajUTON_KpSyaD5TjeWY1eFG1k-qpREepbVoEzRjvGqgtQy3VrhOYeag5ab6fuU42rzHDlI6Ol8YbvFgLBe8Ri0ukasUeNJ764gBePbRZ_TM3CQSSXinSTKOjWPE5x4Xdug6SIaTsLMCDEtUDxvbyDXjUXaWF8QCNgy8CRNPmeL3p2xhQ/s6000/4FD7F866-7E39-4229-8B67-5A3BCC3CED5D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsj2gc-5e4x_ajUTON_KpSyaD5TjeWY1eFG1k-qpREepbVoEzRjvGqgtQy3VrhOYeag5ab6fuU42rzHDlI6Ol8YbvFgLBe8Ri0ukasUeNJ764gBePbRZ_TM3CQSSXinSTKOjWPE5x4Xdug6SIaTsLMCDEtUDxvbyDXjUXaWF8QCNgy8CRNPmeL3p2xhQ/w426-h640/4FD7F866-7E39-4229-8B67-5A3BCC3CED5D.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsQwBlzxLNnVLLEde9bYqMpvK5V3WnnveIR483FbAWIH7qfrDGIEuXR3n_O5XJ2EXbJaiA67CxXCq5Lc9XQWsGA6yqLCVHiXMLqMF7hAWkHqoA-V-TOYX4EYhRziMae56nkdRwZ0sQrJF1kcj2eiYooan2EWuMCynMggNtXGS27adC0qQ0RGjcNRPAA/s6000/92CB89B1-2757-4823-BF6E-1D337FB1C973.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRsQwBlzxLNnVLLEde9bYqMpvK5V3WnnveIR483FbAWIH7qfrDGIEuXR3n_O5XJ2EXbJaiA67CxXCq5Lc9XQWsGA6yqLCVHiXMLqMF7hAWkHqoA-V-TOYX4EYhRziMae56nkdRwZ0sQrJF1kcj2eiYooan2EWuMCynMggNtXGS27adC0qQ0RGjcNRPAA/w426-h640/92CB89B1-2757-4823-BF6E-1D337FB1C973.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I usually don’t care for all black looks, but there’s just something about all black that breathes all things luxury. Check pattern tights and a pair of slick stiletto heels. Chic personified. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-yNpa0N1lUdp4db0lGNd8e0CVvQcEjUSgx2M2RkfRUiQmUcolcl7B6h8PHR3Jjzj-2xlcR_fbSxa20DBRGL_ReyD0lwa1LcgyV36zHkBMkRMO5sdFXKlxQZEX0TLgb15U4xdeubI5y1yOAPREFq05nncYYGolHwyLZ4RM9dz6Jb3NpuF-UC1YxPCSg/s6000/536AD885-D3ED-4EA1-AC53-A9B4ABF330D8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH-yNpa0N1lUdp4db0lGNd8e0CVvQcEjUSgx2M2RkfRUiQmUcolcl7B6h8PHR3Jjzj-2xlcR_fbSxa20DBRGL_ReyD0lwa1LcgyV36zHkBMkRMO5sdFXKlxQZEX0TLgb15U4xdeubI5y1yOAPREFq05nncYYGolHwyLZ4RM9dz6Jb3NpuF-UC1YxPCSg/w426-h640/536AD885-D3ED-4EA1-AC53-A9B4ABF330D8.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4n5KZ01FgVcxOFMQi3PGMg0ElR8TXsnyQs3n7a2vlaz9HWnL-IIMDLjmNMnv_VLHcHo40nfa3M0ur6-x1F4EljP76c5M8Oufedf8vUfx93LtcJqB1Ovry9nMaDA1ZGODIRCDIXpgZXykEx4jm5Nyyvv8WYqJ3ORj_k8nrz9j1TnLjlHl-HVGoP9AAw/s5830/75581B0C-E1B3-4BDE-BDAC-A92526A07B21.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5830" data-original-width="3825" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ4n5KZ01FgVcxOFMQi3PGMg0ElR8TXsnyQs3n7a2vlaz9HWnL-IIMDLjmNMnv_VLHcHo40nfa3M0ur6-x1F4EljP76c5M8Oufedf8vUfx93LtcJqB1Ovry9nMaDA1ZGODIRCDIXpgZXykEx4jm5Nyyvv8WYqJ3ORj_k8nrz9j1TnLjlHl-HVGoP9AAw/w420-h640/75581B0C-E1B3-4BDE-BDAC-A92526A07B21.jpeg" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whenever I rock a classic vintage look, I have to wear a piece of fur with it. Plus when it’s a winter look? It’s the cherry on top! I purchased this 1960’s vintage André Originals way back in 2012 at Pilsen Vintage in my city and it’s been such a staple for my retro glam looks. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tpx7_NXBtasdfpnyHXvCKIYo-PWeSbMy5xp_9DR3XaB2z7g_8b5ympXqCoFZkG0O35MJ7A-S9G_C0KKR7JxS4Ra1vfO5HSqmbsrUmOoN82vmw3RF0M_Izq21MrtsSJzjue-9KpIq3ekcNyU41mF-cQ6JeNjZR14qBeLIk84NZw6jcu5F0QZV8ZLHpg/s6000/A2F2E928-7087-48F8-A411-10CD25A530E3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tpx7_NXBtasdfpnyHXvCKIYo-PWeSbMy5xp_9DR3XaB2z7g_8b5ympXqCoFZkG0O35MJ7A-S9G_C0KKR7JxS4Ra1vfO5HSqmbsrUmOoN82vmw3RF0M_Izq21MrtsSJzjue-9KpIq3ekcNyU41mF-cQ6JeNjZR14qBeLIk84NZw6jcu5F0QZV8ZLHpg/w426-h640/A2F2E928-7087-48F8-A411-10CD25A530E3.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p>What's your favorite way to style an evening dress for a daytime look?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Look:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Dress: </b>A.J. 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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-81246986099756292542022-12-12T00:00:00.046-06:002024-01-05T17:21:17.080-06:00Look of the Day: How To Wear White In Winter <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFSQV3B1IO3uX1IFUGHbomPAIMCIHxlZTUNq1Mu91oOyqcu2Tomx2l3LLZitaG0iZ9REoEcpbONSonIhMpi-99_s-BuS3XOc1m_b9DfcSNm-FJfsdN-nH4SP11mkJi0uDrUQr-aiOsZ-pCymokxt0nVUbrr2kUuyj6we9DXfAoZjow3mM7A0AMT7Ntg/s1080/C185FA9F-BB41-4BE5-8616-4BD32763ACB2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="1080" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbFSQV3B1IO3uX1IFUGHbomPAIMCIHxlZTUNq1Mu91oOyqcu2Tomx2l3LLZitaG0iZ9REoEcpbONSonIhMpi-99_s-BuS3XOc1m_b9DfcSNm-FJfsdN-nH4SP11mkJi0uDrUQr-aiOsZ-pCymokxt0nVUbrr2kUuyj6we9DXfAoZjow3mM7A0AMT7Ntg/w640-h336/C185FA9F-BB41-4BE5-8616-4BD32763ACB2.png" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I recently attended Art Basel Miami this month and it was everything. First of all, being in the Florida sun during December as a Chicagoan? Amazing work here. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizaFW9Sm4XVh1UFsmgjeMSBHDmnm86_CEwvUIC0zS9VcRPt-Z5h8RhofGnfPIjT6ExOmf4V3gB8DCvj563hRHbz69ses3pv8rF3DUirpnx3lju-pb_KU9ZlGYL4om1Ta_BHzBgYFCsV7QYeFC79DxsC57lKrwbRjPoYWds7OMtzNfNl6dNWYFyU1KsZw/s5184/B98CB19E-8279-411F-911C-D294FA6794B1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizaFW9Sm4XVh1UFsmgjeMSBHDmnm86_CEwvUIC0zS9VcRPt-Z5h8RhofGnfPIjT6ExOmf4V3gB8DCvj563hRHbz69ses3pv8rF3DUirpnx3lju-pb_KU9ZlGYL4om1Ta_BHzBgYFCsV7QYeFC79DxsC57lKrwbRjPoYWds7OMtzNfNl6dNWYFyU1KsZw/w426-h640/B98CB19E-8279-411F-911C-D294FA6794B1.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><p>What I love about constant warm weather is that you can break all the fashion rules. For example, that old school rule about not wearing white after Labor Day? Can’t relate! I had to rebel from that fashion tip my first day on the Miami streets for Basel weekend. I got this white romper from Discovery in the clearance section. Yes, you read that right! Don’t sleep on the clearance section especially when stores are clearing out their spring/summer section and vice versa.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsx6GKo64wV--7ikStcjlCKNd1GL5esW4KfI5Dw-G7Ym2XWm3iAup6EzIDfn7mOiR2Yqq_M9PZulI-G9cDyobP9HNqXfk7v-5VIklHx6G8km67tasLo_x3eA3TYOSbx4HhWecFVlIih9kkF1Nhcv3i9MozDv1jSqP8fIS_yIWGPI_Vjdd_zmi87T_sA/s4512/AF17D03E-7754-4D50-9E2D-607616718930.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4512" data-original-width="2660" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsx6GKo64wV--7ikStcjlCKNd1GL5esW4KfI5Dw-G7Ym2XWm3iAup6EzIDfn7mOiR2Yqq_M9PZulI-G9cDyobP9HNqXfk7v-5VIklHx6G8km67tasLo_x3eA3TYOSbx4HhWecFVlIih9kkF1Nhcv3i9MozDv1jSqP8fIS_yIWGPI_Vjdd_zmi87T_sA/w378-h640/AF17D03E-7754-4D50-9E2D-607616718930.jpeg" width="378" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1xYlW1CpBGMh9oaXEnpFUHOeH-e6dtnv7Blpwj-w-31zo8cMPY6vYv26a0HZicdmVma_XqTuVxUkM56cXt_43ACbJgnzaNni8v1RjcoOg_vPnjYmhh3sM2NZkk_208LoOApQemFVQCO6zzvr_mw-UtbzwJ7eWz1dgCd-RqeerTRgOOZBpKN85vZfDQ/s4905/F948C3A1-A6F6-4608-B580-BB1ED8FBFF2D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4905" data-original-width="2896" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl1xYlW1CpBGMh9oaXEnpFUHOeH-e6dtnv7Blpwj-w-31zo8cMPY6vYv26a0HZicdmVma_XqTuVxUkM56cXt_43ACbJgnzaNni8v1RjcoOg_vPnjYmhh3sM2NZkk_208LoOApQemFVQCO6zzvr_mw-UtbzwJ7eWz1dgCd-RqeerTRgOOZBpKN85vZfDQ/w378-h640/F948C3A1-A6F6-4608-B580-BB1ED8FBFF2D.jpeg" width="378" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7MPurqy6zm5GdKWwJbo-JsO1H67HEsjECzzp5IZ9UBcoSWtIVshwcxfZPSNz4hSLpPTjJ3-7FJW1cstNuTWxKB-UT2oWX_MX--DmYgm5S0sXxWi2x58HtTUo0ssXUe0uOleUybKzIRHDl-JkdNJoR_t-1ggcINKV7hQcmuhsyp3Sn3O9YNPNbgod7g/s5184/B8736D09-82BB-4D9B-B75E-504F97F2D3C9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7MPurqy6zm5GdKWwJbo-JsO1H67HEsjECzzp5IZ9UBcoSWtIVshwcxfZPSNz4hSLpPTjJ3-7FJW1cstNuTWxKB-UT2oWX_MX--DmYgm5S0sXxWi2x58HtTUo0ssXUe0uOleUybKzIRHDl-JkdNJoR_t-1ggcINKV7hQcmuhsyp3Sn3O9YNPNbgod7g/w426-h640/B8736D09-82BB-4D9B-B75E-504F97F2D3C9.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">While there were some technical difficulties with the boob area, this look was pretty chic. It’s cute enough to rock as a causal or evening look depending on how you choose to accessorize it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Some other ways to style white looks in winter are:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">-Adding denim (jacket, purse, boots)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">-Utilizing sequins (blazer, clutch, heels)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">-Rocking another single color like gold or black</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">-Utilizing prints (polka dots, stripes, florals)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">-Creating a casual look with sneakers </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">-Creating an evening look with heels</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">-Rocking a fur </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I wanted to step out and rocked a pair of vintage tie up wedges that I’ve been screaming to wear for years now! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UKOG73j1aQVhlFVuGWjI5CWVq5Glhjq5PEMzNda6WJpspHzzdCa9iT_Xn8ZuR7L1gdOCNdcEcWw8Qc6Q6xngLEm9fxXTaCgMzwSyy0mhDdM1iVkZmj63IvrYqg1_bx0gQxYUC3Vm5Er_M2e9qQcAxfOklNgMR1QMZLxs5yjAEj5bu-6Velya21A0xQ/s3698/5F5937C6-D487-4A74-8131-47BCD27682C7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3698" data-original-width="2400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_UKOG73j1aQVhlFVuGWjI5CWVq5Glhjq5PEMzNda6WJpspHzzdCa9iT_Xn8ZuR7L1gdOCNdcEcWw8Qc6Q6xngLEm9fxXTaCgMzwSyy0mhDdM1iVkZmj63IvrYqg1_bx0gQxYUC3Vm5Er_M2e9qQcAxfOklNgMR1QMZLxs5yjAEj5bu-6Velya21A0xQ/w416-h640/5F5937C6-D487-4A74-8131-47BCD27682C7.jpeg" width="416" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23kXLtDx2a7fNfQYrYb9dkRQI_sK_Q2KDQai7K6jzC53xuSULHXGt6UtVfH92CBiZPlYB_Z3S7mB2F463zezyNwx5i24fYQDumByOMS-6IBfnVyvR9iGE2wo38TVyMqDmdnbEaNOoNvXKkDnoS8uCOKVgNINWAydhxhLni9K6i4jVdK3TzHK0L8d2aQ/s4999/F5936D20-75A7-4DAC-85F7-FDEA344ED858.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4999" data-original-width="3048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh23kXLtDx2a7fNfQYrYb9dkRQI_sK_Q2KDQai7K6jzC53xuSULHXGt6UtVfH92CBiZPlYB_Z3S7mB2F463zezyNwx5i24fYQDumByOMS-6IBfnVyvR9iGE2wo38TVyMqDmdnbEaNOoNvXKkDnoS8uCOKVgNINWAydhxhLni9K6i4jVdK3TzHK0L8d2aQ/w390-h640/F5936D20-75A7-4DAC-85F7-FDEA344ED858.jpeg" width="390" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">It’s always a great idea to add a pop of color to white looks too. Seeing that I was in Miami and it’s a place of all things tropical I rocked my KLT Art handmade mango earrings. Such a great addition to spice up an all white look.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVsWkf2S5lEchdyaEaIaQlkdBjSRGuGGDuCIA5pcFBl6UXQvVdcGZvnxMK22N-3Amn3XAF2fmiA7wbvE4yfLKkzeiTsbhSZpqLqaLgVP6hbxkPGXas4Ar8TMwvZRNCuSAOFymfP2DoYJrrm-DhFFgr2duQJe27ziEr7ZYx6yrRvjpf01_a-8LAsHltg/s5184/EEC63960-3CFB-4071-B831-EC5701BDA01D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUVsWkf2S5lEchdyaEaIaQlkdBjSRGuGGDuCIA5pcFBl6UXQvVdcGZvnxMK22N-3Amn3XAF2fmiA7wbvE4yfLKkzeiTsbhSZpqLqaLgVP6hbxkPGXas4Ar8TMwvZRNCuSAOFymfP2DoYJrrm-DhFFgr2duQJe27ziEr7ZYx6yrRvjpf01_a-8LAsHltg/w426-h640/EEC63960-3CFB-4071-B831-EC5701BDA01D.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0Miami, FL, USA25.7616798 -80.1917902-2.5485540361788459 -115.3480402 54.071913636178849 -45.0355402tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-25327593722360037732022-11-12T06:30:00.011-06:002024-01-05T17:23:09.381-06:00Travel Guide: San Juan, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 🌴 ✈️<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9rJ5UWiflzX5VxoF_RltB0jRJhDo4PQlr0EwbvJ7614xhBRHkUnmy7K56chbK_9NjGTwdVoM2CltD5z3JYkOnPGkZuosspnx5rvZHUgs5Y1hTfsIc1yfMAG5hquaeajQxhEDpTTDMBi6w94npHe7CwSrKbw7Au2mgEXcJHNY14UaYWaUl0wQOpL_Zw/s5184/2CC14850-C52D-472B-93B8-A940E5A8D4DA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp9rJ5UWiflzX5VxoF_RltB0jRJhDo4PQlr0EwbvJ7614xhBRHkUnmy7K56chbK_9NjGTwdVoM2CltD5z3JYkOnPGkZuosspnx5rvZHUgs5Y1hTfsIc1yfMAG5hquaeajQxhEDpTTDMBi6w94npHe7CwSrKbw7Au2mgEXcJHNY14UaYWaUl0wQOpL_Zw/w426-h640/2CC14850-C52D-472B-93B8-A940E5A8D4DA.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><p> For my 30th birthday this year, I decided to venture off to San Juan, Puerto Rico to celebrate this big milestone year. Although it’s still considered U.S. territory, I haven’t been out of the country since right when the pandemic started! I was itching to get back on somebody’s island since then and my prayer and dream came true. </p><p>It being a life changing experience is an understatement. The island of Puerto Rico is full of wonder, adventure, and relaxation. Let’s get into the details of the journey. </p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Flying: How To Get There </span></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahrcChJHWADgXQ50R0JXtm6h-JAyBrV94Wd8JjICOklSfMZlLcQddY8jwfPBSiDQoXXyvUM0RLOnL49I85hC1yKTQDVoLA6smC6G-bNnz_b4Tc1flgg7nTy06VFcYq6Nr2M1LDuSuWuvKqSu53Obx9iFre-ngGI6m8KDrIRhgVnF8Hr0eLn1-Cpst2A/s4032/0C62EE64-A1C5-4544-B624-8A927E0181B5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahrcChJHWADgXQ50R0JXtm6h-JAyBrV94Wd8JjICOklSfMZlLcQddY8jwfPBSiDQoXXyvUM0RLOnL49I85hC1yKTQDVoLA6smC6G-bNnz_b4Tc1flgg7nTy06VFcYq6Nr2M1LDuSuWuvKqSu53Obx9iFre-ngGI6m8KDrIRhgVnF8Hr0eLn1-Cpst2A/w480-h640/0C62EE64-A1C5-4544-B624-8A927E0181B5.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Here are two cool travel hack ideas: </p><p>1. Booking flights one way instead of round trip is a huge money saver. I flew Southwest to Miami as a “layover” stop. From there I ventured to San Juan via American Airlines instead of paying a whopping $300+ round trip from Chicago to San Juan. I ended up paying about $150 if I’m not mistaken. 1B. I love flying with Southwest because they’re fairly inexpensive especially when flying across the country. Plus you get two bags free, you can’t beat that! Southwest is always going to be my go-to company. </p><p>2. With all that being said, when you’re traveling to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central or South America, utilize the first step and always make Miami your one way, inexpensive layover stop. Unless you already reside there or in Florida. It’s always the gateway to get to those countries. 2B. Use the app ibotta to purchase a gift card from Southwest and use it to purchase your ticket. You get cash back or you can use your balance too!</p><p>From Chicago to Miami, I had a layover in Nashville in between, then from Miami to San Juan, it took about 3 hours to get to my final dest8nation. Yeah, I was literally traveling from 4am CST until 10pm EST. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98f3mWeoNUaNmKu-vxIl1dXj3_BNi0yZ0GWGAj3pfbxd5ciEitOMb2gqMl8nCx9_2iY2bAKc2g1rKGCKjY9fupICcP9hck9XsKZB00SsMwixD5EtbaEX-XZzvycJ5rKNT46nR6CzU3SWGG9-3Do68YdIgtZlpRGElr9PWrqQQkC2Y-j7XhqEqaGEZhQ/s1336/C6A814DF-03D0-4106-8BF3-F0736E120246.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1336" data-original-width="805" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98f3mWeoNUaNmKu-vxIl1dXj3_BNi0yZ0GWGAj3pfbxd5ciEitOMb2gqMl8nCx9_2iY2bAKc2g1rKGCKjY9fupICcP9hck9XsKZB00SsMwixD5EtbaEX-XZzvycJ5rKNT46nR6CzU3SWGG9-3Do68YdIgtZlpRGElr9PWrqQQkC2Y-j7XhqEqaGEZhQ/w386-h640/C6A814DF-03D0-4106-8BF3-F0736E120246.jpeg" width="386" /></a></div><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Lodging: Where To Stay</span></b></p><p>I decided to try Airbnb for the first time because I’ve always seen so many people talking about it. There’s even an ongoing debate about the quality, accommodations, perks and more with Airbnb vs hotels. We’ll discuss that at a later time. The stay was in the Ocean Park neighborhood. It was a little rough around the edges chile, but I enjoyed it. I’m from Chicago I’m good in any hood anywhere. </p><p>It was definitely a lot more inexpensive than staying at a hotel as the point was to not break the bank on the first out of the country it not really trip in 2 years. What I really liked about this place was the location being close to where the locals were. It’s right by a neighborhood called Loiza which is well known for their street vendors but also in a close proximity to tourist areas like Condado. Next time I come back I’ll be bounce and stay in a hotel. </p><p>Unfortunately I didn’t take any photos of the interior or exterior because I got in late and was in and out.</p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Food: Where To Eat </span></b></p><p>As you all know I’m vegan. A proud but non obnoxious vegan. It makes me so happy that so many cities home and abroad are popping up with vegan restaurants and more vegan options on their menus at regular spots. San Juan is certainly a vegan friendly city. The first spot I went to wasn’t vegan but I did have some tasty mushroom tacos and a banging margarita. This was La Pachanga “Margaritas & Fiesta”. Great Mexican spot for a quick lunch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZdS1cOoajHMH5iwDKfoN5aTG_riFmpEzmZOlUR6m7JGzAy_buoXppWqnK11N9Wn4imDUKPG-ROkNh01NpKCVyqJ0tiGYsA9GDwbde7CRLVcya6WqBnqiPDlIE1LfZLWxGk87eyYSXUWNSF0xi25E1nZZUw6nPpOIsXqvRLXbIXHt8yTzKaSyPgqzfA/s2048/B8C8AFCB-096A-4133-91B4-425BD63B03EB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFZdS1cOoajHMH5iwDKfoN5aTG_riFmpEzmZOlUR6m7JGzAy_buoXppWqnK11N9Wn4imDUKPG-ROkNh01NpKCVyqJ0tiGYsA9GDwbde7CRLVcya6WqBnqiPDlIE1LfZLWxGk87eyYSXUWNSF0xi25E1nZZUw6nPpOIsXqvRLXbIXHt8yTzKaSyPgqzfA/w480-h640/B8C8AFCB-096A-4133-91B4-425BD63B03EB.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>For my birthday brunch I went to the <a href="https://www.dreamerspuertorico.com/" target="_blank">Dreamcatcher Hotel</a>, which is a hotel but it also has a restaurant there. While the portions are small, the food was everything. I had a fruit bowl, sprouted avocado toast, caramel cake and soursop juice. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZ7AKTVta2DwPYM10fqS6FKV4-2fsEFyPGy0Abb05gWws0wdwdZU50a30insj9tr-aaVtPlnwJbaoL3SVbwkwCeARf8cvtXFin48YHosiEptp0yehzG-JGmKPgqUTpBtUk5BZq4_2wYwdYtkyV6bepVlLv8AKtYCEJgjLuy44oID21FVAqcWmkuKALQ/s4032/A007E519-E619-4A5E-997D-0379FC713F02.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2937" data-original-width="4032" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZZ7AKTVta2DwPYM10fqS6FKV4-2fsEFyPGy0Abb05gWws0wdwdZU50a30insj9tr-aaVtPlnwJbaoL3SVbwkwCeARf8cvtXFin48YHosiEptp0yehzG-JGmKPgqUTpBtUk5BZq4_2wYwdYtkyV6bepVlLv8AKtYCEJgjLuy44oID21FVAqcWmkuKALQ/w640-h466/A007E519-E619-4A5E-997D-0379FC713F02.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69SGM5pyrin9UTn97_NMPpbop80eOcevPRuAO_1D3zCUvCxS2kMicHfxQGDTxDDzIG-LnpF-jTKQ0eS1rPZFLwUmbwezHZoyN2cJXpZK-VppvKdeV1ib761AKiT5YFBca5-TWla2FlG5U_8udmkJEcHTEGJrX2hXmPEic32bOr-9wQg_92t1YoEtbiw/s2048/DB79F1A4-8BA8-43AD-B101-F8A9DD1D62B9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj69SGM5pyrin9UTn97_NMPpbop80eOcevPRuAO_1D3zCUvCxS2kMicHfxQGDTxDDzIG-LnpF-jTKQ0eS1rPZFLwUmbwezHZoyN2cJXpZK-VppvKdeV1ib761AKiT5YFBca5-TWla2FlG5U_8udmkJEcHTEGJrX2hXmPEic32bOr-9wQg_92t1YoEtbiw/w480-h640/DB79F1A4-8BA8-43AD-B101-F8A9DD1D62B9.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>My birthday dinner was at <a href="https://www.cafeberlinpr.com/" target="_blank">Cafe Berlin</a> in Old San Juan. The drinks were great but I honestly wasn’t too thrilled at the food. I had vegan mofongo and carrot cake. It’s a lovely place but the food was a bit overwhelming. You can definitely tell it’s watered down for the sake of tourists. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDt3JDtO0ISEGxs93fVpoJiTGAtBEACq-2DbE_YdUy5XAFggJLJp7OTGHmOZ0hvdenbK7UL-W5mpKE1FWusxMhD6E1kaDGuNhbqRaE9WnBxIxrrEtQF5DTg02n34M4hjEaUQtcb4QfBe0J7ZsTZ3JE5kd5lqxLV-HJWzrJfKfBU44faJIJR-DJ4oGs1Q/s4032/97F6043D-C373-4E93-ACE6-761E701CC057.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDt3JDtO0ISEGxs93fVpoJiTGAtBEACq-2DbE_YdUy5XAFggJLJp7OTGHmOZ0hvdenbK7UL-W5mpKE1FWusxMhD6E1kaDGuNhbqRaE9WnBxIxrrEtQF5DTg02n34M4hjEaUQtcb4QfBe0J7ZsTZ3JE5kd5lqxLV-HJWzrJfKfBU44faJIJR-DJ4oGs1Q/w480-h640/97F6043D-C373-4E93-ACE6-761E701CC057.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcxM6p--Erv-6NzobTMVSQDYdtM0FkWuIwtAH1M1kJitsODYyQyQ6GfIIz3CuHZ3Rswx17zdPANNvHsObjkeIf2t6X2k4WnhrKJF22mPDW-rBdSfVQNDhIiSkniH0ypfS6BJ8Ocj20I1T20qNSvIHrjWqtxyMQBy4We8lCj8xye-xx6M6ZSpyueuE2Q/s4032/3289B902-4843-4733-9720-90D6E65AB0BE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHcxM6p--Erv-6NzobTMVSQDYdtM0FkWuIwtAH1M1kJitsODYyQyQ6GfIIz3CuHZ3Rswx17zdPANNvHsObjkeIf2t6X2k4WnhrKJF22mPDW-rBdSfVQNDhIiSkniH0ypfS6BJ8Ocj20I1T20qNSvIHrjWqtxyMQBy4We8lCj8xye-xx6M6ZSpyueuE2Q/w480-h640/3289B902-4843-4733-9720-90D6E65AB0BE.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkORWv9Pc_dVvzBHVexvRV3AU3fQYRFM-e2isVze9BFUj0Ej2j0kSxeijWH2lkrngCGK7gQXY--1tp1HoE78l46BzmFueq8R8GzQfmS3nTYfTjp0VBwYNX9lnVWWfTqbb-6DkoyaNzmOHbk_utVtPv2egCx9vpl_ofP2AOLQSKbipv_ky2HX_ksBPUw/s4032/06593587-EFB1-40E4-BB48-021A9897E4D0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNkORWv9Pc_dVvzBHVexvRV3AU3fQYRFM-e2isVze9BFUj0Ej2j0kSxeijWH2lkrngCGK7gQXY--1tp1HoE78l46BzmFueq8R8GzQfmS3nTYfTjp0VBwYNX9lnVWWfTqbb-6DkoyaNzmOHbk_utVtPv2egCx9vpl_ofP2AOLQSKbipv_ky2HX_ksBPUw/w480-h640/06593587-EFB1-40E4-BB48-021A9897E4D0.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I did have some late night food at a place I totally forgot the name of and some food I ordered from a delivery app. Overall the food was okay. When I return I would like to try other vegan spots I had in mind and experience some yummy street food. </p><p>The real star of the show was definitely the drinks. Unlike here in the States, not nann drink in San Juan was watered down. One of the spots visited is <a href="https://www.barrachina.com/about.html" target="_blank">Barrachina</a> where the first pina colada was created in 1963. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxGDPc1GgK0WYrvNF6oGDLAhWUmF5k5pcEy-t2sbRp3rMZmpB_d5GQDPxvvFXfRIYkWyUE7WQcmvxM6lo04lu4xF1NhJsERHdaaRstukVBawAlwzAWIMqWNV9jGdRYZhLhrjg2_JLgTtHc3CcWa8kw1a1ATBWHYz8-qtOUSd6kv-Xw71qB0wrxEfBgw/s4032/B70D04CC-D598-47FD-ACD1-00D29B8B05DC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQxGDPc1GgK0WYrvNF6oGDLAhWUmF5k5pcEy-t2sbRp3rMZmpB_d5GQDPxvvFXfRIYkWyUE7WQcmvxM6lo04lu4xF1NhJsERHdaaRstukVBawAlwzAWIMqWNV9jGdRYZhLhrjg2_JLgTtHc3CcWa8kw1a1ATBWHYz8-qtOUSd6kv-Xw71qB0wrxEfBgw/w480-h640/B70D04CC-D598-47FD-ACD1-00D29B8B05DC.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Sightseeing: What To Do In San Juan</b></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_EzycCPdBJiy21eQkcbmSMQwX2_WaOHDyfF8w6v1kC2BdZuYVUfch0crjBymUQb-laI6iNXjVVxvTIOhgN1ecbrdx-wiMQ2fLOOHffRKcBuanpXNbcAhRdasNk07PcmM89GQ1JCUBUBsSVcytsvabmU4FISSJjAr1L4rr16XV4Jqba0y7nEe8qlHtg/s2048/6BF8D363-E18F-411B-AA17-AD83AC6F1012.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk_EzycCPdBJiy21eQkcbmSMQwX2_WaOHDyfF8w6v1kC2BdZuYVUfch0crjBymUQb-laI6iNXjVVxvTIOhgN1ecbrdx-wiMQ2fLOOHffRKcBuanpXNbcAhRdasNk07PcmM89GQ1JCUBUBsSVcytsvabmU4FISSJjAr1L4rr16XV4Jqba0y7nEe8qlHtg/w480-h640/6BF8D363-E18F-411B-AA17-AD83AC6F1012.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>San Juan is the oldest city in America (I mean it’s not America, but…yeah. Another topic for another time). As a huge history nerd and lover, I was so impressed and loving all of the colonial buildings everywhere. The history of the city is plentiful in Old San Juan, hence the name. OSJ is the main area the first Europeans colonized upon arriving to the shores of present day Puerto Rico in the 1500’s. While there’s a bloody history behind it, the island also celebrates the original history of the indigenous native Tainos who thoroughly inhabited the island before Spanish and English arrival. </p><p>OSJ is definitely a place you want to visit for the historical experience. There are also plenty of cats everywhere and street art. Some dope spots I saw were Castillo San Felipe del Morro, Castillo San Cristobal, Santa María Magdalenade Pazzis Cemetery, and La Fortaleza. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-O3drcvbQVxNJPjM0hxYahGzPUe3b57J9-rcokHPMCMZtt7YrHCCCTLQwhsWehwCtK-VHAWjnU_DJbgXvv6QIhdI5bJy67novmFacdrHGcxk--bXz8pgEFWF5ix9Z_Jw77e8M3QP3SR0arfmNVcT2GkAeygIzRKVokf4riwEppE99hW1kJaqx_fsh_w/s2048/7BD15F6F-CEC6-4C23-A858-793A819BBFCE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-O3drcvbQVxNJPjM0hxYahGzPUe3b57J9-rcokHPMCMZtt7YrHCCCTLQwhsWehwCtK-VHAWjnU_DJbgXvv6QIhdI5bJy67novmFacdrHGcxk--bXz8pgEFWF5ix9Z_Jw77e8M3QP3SR0arfmNVcT2GkAeygIzRKVokf4riwEppE99hW1kJaqx_fsh_w/w480-h640/7BD15F6F-CEC6-4C23-A858-793A819BBFCE.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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This was Playa Ocean Park which was a few blocks away from my Airbnb (another reason I wanted to choose that location in specific). It wasn’t too sunny when I went either but from what I saw getting my pose on, it was super cute. A lot of locals and people who travel there frequently say that the best beaches are on the west side of the island. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Nightlife</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When in San Juan, get your dancing shoes ready! After my birthday dinner them photo shoot I had an absolute BALL. Coincidentally, while doing my shoot another birthday girl was also added to the tour which ended with the photographer taking us to a spot called El Cafetín for mojitos. She invited my to tag along to a bar crawl and I’m like “sure, why not”. We met two other lovely ladies and it ended up being a night to remember! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLefJ1vlujn4oJB1jfw_dIBaEWKrAEb83CJ_lsY7JqwyrDGZwOvGw94MHHFm4tdG4BxVjTVLC1pW08Hl1k32eHkE2w2VTEpHJyYeprDcTNbeGW0rLqv4croQP5S67UGc9pbc_8yEcymd5vj7hPpm1OMvIznWs396tcWw3tKwQrzvwAUlzDKZTDDM97g/s1472/4C6E9E0B-444D-48B8-8B85-9CC22E506DF2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmLefJ1vlujn4oJB1jfw_dIBaEWKrAEb83CJ_lsY7JqwyrDGZwOvGw94MHHFm4tdG4BxVjTVLC1pW08Hl1k32eHkE2w2VTEpHJyYeprDcTNbeGW0rLqv4croQP5S67UGc9pbc_8yEcymd5vj7hPpm1OMvIznWs396tcWw3tKwQrzvwAUlzDKZTDDM97g/w360-h640/4C6E9E0B-444D-48B8-8B85-9CC22E506DF2.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Old San Juan has plenty of bars and spots to salsa dance at, but for me the real winner was La Placita. This is where many of the locals party and cracking isn’t even the word. There are also a lot of clubs in Condado too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbADaSgRiuIiGtJVQaYWaLZU96trpzDhcpimlEP22D2JtZf2dzvyK96Jb8YysqJWOSxNogz6wtZF588ikhxBVOn75HrVJU2R-Gct9rKeXS3TOMh6x-qhQyKobOl2izzmmdAAT28oLbd6G-fIbVKJ1LScXq0BWCUMbKv7BSInZlJU6LguKp4yxf24x4Q/s1361/0B0D0048-12D8-4C3F-874F-7E12CBFD04F4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1361" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigbADaSgRiuIiGtJVQaYWaLZU96trpzDhcpimlEP22D2JtZf2dzvyK96Jb8YysqJWOSxNogz6wtZF588ikhxBVOn75HrVJU2R-Gct9rKeXS3TOMh6x-qhQyKobOl2izzmmdAAT28oLbd6G-fIbVKJ1LScXq0BWCUMbKv7BSInZlJU6LguKp4yxf24x4Q/w390-h640/0B0D0048-12D8-4C3F-874F-7E12CBFD04F4.jpeg" width="390" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhseDoxrhT3ERaLgXEp_cLW783qbzgEcLgW3WTRPFB-MdSD_CE4VsmcTzYtOaUUw_jSJxIEGC87kwwcdVzURJ_lM1oDBvGPymUbLqHpVG7Nf8HX1UleMlUXQKweGkCGlNzgRLYO_FE2rK11IVuUm7Cgdm_NCkERIcF1oHHpyXnXcfC8cj5KV7N6CEo0og/s1472/8B241F54-8025-4A97-B988-611786B235CB.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhseDoxrhT3ERaLgXEp_cLW783qbzgEcLgW3WTRPFB-MdSD_CE4VsmcTzYtOaUUw_jSJxIEGC87kwwcdVzURJ_lM1oDBvGPymUbLqHpVG7Nf8HX1UleMlUXQKweGkCGlNzgRLYO_FE2rK11IVuUm7Cgdm_NCkERIcF1oHHpyXnXcfC8cj5KV7N6CEo0og/w360-h640/8B241F54-8025-4A97-B988-611786B235CB.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpX0SJ-s3defcnsgfmG_4PZE13ewLFo5oFgISitxpHNYVkf9Ku7CL0ev9sNUOsUTvbViX00_CRRETWGQwYFO3rjsdL2NVJORAOGHqhQEcym07MJE283o1s2njYIY6pGnVmqehiVfSUrJ1P53xSZ7dUugRCVi0iozhzrsSkumsMDNtRtrAnv-rK5K8cTQ/s1225/67D8B6D0-448A-4A25-B2B3-DD2A32B98E5D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1225" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpX0SJ-s3defcnsgfmG_4PZE13ewLFo5oFgISitxpHNYVkf9Ku7CL0ev9sNUOsUTvbViX00_CRRETWGQwYFO3rjsdL2NVJORAOGHqhQEcym07MJE283o1s2njYIY6pGnVmqehiVfSUrJ1P53xSZ7dUugRCVi0iozhzrsSkumsMDNtRtrAnv-rK5K8cTQ/w432-h640/67D8B6D0-448A-4A25-B2B3-DD2A32B98E5D.jpeg" width="432" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJrqJE-Lb6h1RHaLLQcGANVxXNDbeD0m3UqcfGHDJ02qUqN9n1pOXln46BRk4SV0wKjvNkHXaKlDkKRthzYEeY-3AthpaCJSsaIxxMn0HZ3fCJ2Qq9Y43ZgnDiz4szEJGfTjDA1p_ANXZvoLL1P01J4_Gdicsu8GHfnD5mBxkA18FgjpMnHaIz8i0RQ/s2048/71D8B629-C025-4CF5-84A4-386B70D24C38.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDJrqJE-Lb6h1RHaLLQcGANVxXNDbeD0m3UqcfGHDJ02qUqN9n1pOXln46BRk4SV0wKjvNkHXaKlDkKRthzYEeY-3AthpaCJSsaIxxMn0HZ3fCJ2Qq9Y43ZgnDiz4szEJGfTjDA1p_ANXZvoLL1P01J4_Gdicsu8GHfnD5mBxkA18FgjpMnHaIz8i0RQ/w480-h640/71D8B629-C025-4CF5-84A4-386B70D24C38.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another spot the locals frequent is La Perla. Now La Perla is kinda sketchy. It’s not recommended to visit, right off the edge off OSJ. Baby it’s the trenches. You can’t pull out any cell phones and the police refuse to go to the area. My crew and I visited and we were okay, but definitely take precaution if you decide to go. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I ended up leaving San Juan a day earlier than expected because I had work business to tend to in Las Vegas (travel guide to the hotel coming soon) , but I had a beautiful time there. 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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0San Juan, Puerto Rico18.4670588 -66.1184593-9.8431750361788453 -101.2747093 46.777292636178842 -30.962209299999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-19403782531412132672022-04-04T00:46:00.006-05:002024-01-06T02:15:32.324-06:00Look of the Day: How To Rock A Cocktail Evening Dress In the Daytime <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUkOVeBuOrB-zalb_O3zD13B7Y09Ofokt62DJ8WQkWOWVGdDttd99bAnikiZqJAAek4fKtDCnnmxBvCVG771lpQoJ-o5HZwA3tm5l34i3ZRzkyVdT5fgA-XvL_mTZ__BovtMtZdnyCpzGJwQyE5DWmir39YalMQCUt7RslbLpN2MRH_VHdhtm3Hhr6w/s4715/Untitled%20(1)%20(7).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2106" data-original-width="4715" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUkOVeBuOrB-zalb_O3zD13B7Y09Ofokt62DJ8WQkWOWVGdDttd99bAnikiZqJAAek4fKtDCnnmxBvCVG771lpQoJ-o5HZwA3tm5l34i3ZRzkyVdT5fgA-XvL_mTZ__BovtMtZdnyCpzGJwQyE5DWmir39YalMQCUt7RslbLpN2MRH_VHdhtm3Hhr6w/w640-h286/Untitled%20(1)%20(7).jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Happy spring, 2022, all that, everyone. It's been such a long time since our last (style) post. I've been traveling, rebranding, living, healing, loving, having fun, eating, planning and living life. Alas, we must get back into the swing of things. Let's talk fashion again. Wearing unorthodoxed looks is a specialty for me which is why I decided to rock this vintage 80's/90's sequined cocktail dress...during the day. Yes this Niteline dress is very much giving after 6pm, but we’re gonna rock it while the sun is still up. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHj2EyGlPlQSIODbrwhPIQuwBTZHMQh00evpFaUN2US6ZAP52WJwpTXcei2oZlLoLEKGPEzLD93qaWepI2syVsQADNi3V1ekpfQF7oxkPl8iB-3k9jjvW6I1SIlOw-3-EQBvLSPETJvRqWVtvx_X_VNhxmH_oKb4bhUwqQL646paiRnqHQvrmLnp3PQ/s3133/Untitled%20(47)%20(16).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3133" data-original-width="2115" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiHj2EyGlPlQSIODbrwhPIQuwBTZHMQh00evpFaUN2US6ZAP52WJwpTXcei2oZlLoLEKGPEzLD93qaWepI2syVsQADNi3V1ekpfQF7oxkPl8iB-3k9jjvW6I1SIlOw-3-EQBvLSPETJvRqWVtvx_X_VNhxmH_oKb4bhUwqQL646paiRnqHQvrmLnp3PQ/w432-h640/Untitled%20(47)%20(16).jpg" width="432" /></a></div><p>Classically, cocktail dresses are worn in evening settings at parties, dinners, formal events and such, but never during the day. A key tip in styling an evening dress for a daytime look is experimenting with different pieces of casual clothing.</p><p><b>Finding the Dress</b></p><p>Your first step is finding the perfect dress. I chose a short dress because it can work during the day or night and it's perfect for warm weather during the spring and summer seasons. You can definitely utilize a longer dress too and dress it down in your own way. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilMYorVVOj0ur-GIqiWPTloVoMKtB11AuIsxu0ZbVmU1zoV5AcYFQpM_HC4WwQIFh2JU2SiZSM_n0YyCSfrHe8kWtCecZqOJGSCwA066WTu9YMPLW4a3mVcqkDujjHbeHuQ0lGMqPXCNRAJm_Ov-bNnt0HXkyvIAnFxTpCusEfNDBsem1-KcnTmYb-tw/s5040/BC253D40-837D-443E-9CA6-A13B06951143.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2615" data-original-width="5040" height="332" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilMYorVVOj0ur-GIqiWPTloVoMKtB11AuIsxu0ZbVmU1zoV5AcYFQpM_HC4WwQIFh2JU2SiZSM_n0YyCSfrHe8kWtCecZqOJGSCwA066WTu9YMPLW4a3mVcqkDujjHbeHuQ0lGMqPXCNRAJm_Ov-bNnt0HXkyvIAnFxTpCusEfNDBsem1-KcnTmYb-tw/w640-h332/BC253D40-837D-443E-9CA6-A13B06951143.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p><b>Footwork It</b></p><p>Secondly, choosing the shoes. Instead of picking a of heels, try a trendy pair of boots, flats, sandals. This simplifies the outfit and helps create more of a casual day look. I chose a pair of chunky platform white sneakers from Discovery. A solid white color always works perfectly with any dress. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeWPucxVG5UHLyYfVqWSt0FsskMMWu3lBLyFE62bzXHpqunfu7L-rY_WVhmIbMZRVDLSXp5ydGOM4G61VSGgwDmgi0HutAERQEQaiFdhqV_lE60E5VhBLm-mYmfycIZFKPvhMPot-a3LOf0ipowXbuQS1ERjIyo-iuBgPViJCvcfw8DqqKDr1AV5sVQ/s3140/Untitled%20(47)%20(2)%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3140" data-original-width="2075" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXeWPucxVG5UHLyYfVqWSt0FsskMMWu3lBLyFE62bzXHpqunfu7L-rY_WVhmIbMZRVDLSXp5ydGOM4G61VSGgwDmgi0HutAERQEQaiFdhqV_lE60E5VhBLm-mYmfycIZFKPvhMPot-a3LOf0ipowXbuQS1ERjIyo-iuBgPViJCvcfw8DqqKDr1AV5sVQ/w422-h640/Untitled%20(47)%20(2)%20(1).jpg" width="422" /></a></div><p><b>Absolutely Accessorize </b></p><p>As I always say, accessories are the cherry on top to your look. I wanted to add a touch of glamour despite this being a day look. When I first saw this dress, it screamed "pearls" at me for some reason despite it being a simmering sequined piece. I went a bit pearl crazy with not only a pair of gaudy dangle earrings, but also adorned my whole head with pearled hair clips. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbVaaMVeqKL8fn6uEJ8JsN8sWPp3vl_bz4oDFejCdOzDJ8qgMxAXDY3z-a27HV17HzLRylOUxdaYDWyIt9FEjx3mgS-nFppx3Hkd8dDv2nH4BYpQTilW6XdpRDmf4A1E4HlFVeq7Gdjaha0Z1ryXtEFRDys0KZDMETJCOfrA4uSNXsA1Sq0_n3FZN5w/s3298/Untitled%20(47)%20(2)%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3298" data-original-width="2157" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitbVaaMVeqKL8fn6uEJ8JsN8sWPp3vl_bz4oDFejCdOzDJ8qgMxAXDY3z-a27HV17HzLRylOUxdaYDWyIt9FEjx3mgS-nFppx3Hkd8dDv2nH4BYpQTilW6XdpRDmf4A1E4HlFVeq7Gdjaha0Z1ryXtEFRDys0KZDMETJCOfrA4uSNXsA1Sq0_n3FZN5w/w418-h640/Untitled%20(47)%20(2)%20(2).jpg" width="418" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfYTs03mTcWRax-8ceLyOedrxlt7hmk9OY8qA2Z3VZ8-Q1_pmCZ-p8Hi2uYQdvryGsyReLFniRkhy2vTWhmY1dIepl9YfAUj2xTxVntKi-agDaulETudx0byIo1BsrvrNOf2r2Zi0Guy1u6FiH6a7izLqUbsAct9W7x4cGUFil4_nhhmm3g1PJbH8vw/s3134/Untitled%20(47)%20(10).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-83244376847690469172021-12-17T18:19:00.005-06:002024-01-05T17:25:25.703-06:00Miami Carnival 2021 - Travel Guide (Hotel, Getting Around, Food & More)<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0ysJ_KEw4hCnwGilm65RzuqLUgyAjHgTCNJGtkXTj4i-fP1biCi5QEvtFG9k4CBtUijwLCnCvBe7SujqUskKAcdEYH0_DNZ8Zew-Xl-ucYcXn0JXC-NUjLUXG6Is6AEKcShH-fVxwIUe9IIs9Q5OpemnIxdPxgNlVSC0zljRyrz9kXeNBcjgekeuiYdV/s1500/F0E7E228-8002-4CE8-9B2D-E3877B47AC53.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV0ysJ_KEw4hCnwGilm65RzuqLUgyAjHgTCNJGtkXTj4i-fP1biCi5QEvtFG9k4CBtUijwLCnCvBe7SujqUskKAcdEYH0_DNZ8Zew-Xl-ucYcXn0JXC-NUjLUXG6Is6AEKcShH-fVxwIUe9IIs9Q5OpemnIxdPxgNlVSC0zljRyrz9kXeNBcjgekeuiYdV/w426-h640/F0E7E228-8002-4CE8-9B2D-E3877B47AC53.png" width="426" /></a></div><br />(Updated Jan 2024)<br /><div><br /></div><div>Yes, I’m late as per usual but yes you’re going to enjoy this! Greetings everyone. Being busy has been an understatement but I’ve been enjoying life amidst Covid and we have so much to discuss and share! <p></p><p>One journey that I experienced was Miami Carnival 2021. As you guys know, I attended <a href="https://www.itsthedroshow.com/2020/01/stkittsandnevis.html?m=1" target="_blank">St. Kitt’s Sugar Mas J’ouvert</a> back in 2019 right before the pandemic started. Since then I’ve been itching to attend somebody’s carnival. That was when my J’ouvert cherry was popped and now my actual carnival cherry has been popped! </p><p>Amazing, necessary, exhilarating, and life changing. Let’s get into this journey: </p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Booked</b></span> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivwOoVcveK_ioedhY_QvKHKqrrExxccT-FUXYfvVkZWWDwxjVSwGisiVPpjrVZL6k7dazKd_biiC9Vyn-GAX4cftkacnzoCvVHbPnKV5S7nCDdSub2EXVKbG0bmyjxLrdYsUNhDOoc1Es_M-eAvI0vXvBcF2QE0G2DSjEV6k_s6HZD6a8IsLCI6qkIg/s2048/3CC09340-92C3-434C-A07D-13E7EBEDEAF6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivwOoVcveK_ioedhY_QvKHKqrrExxccT-FUXYfvVkZWWDwxjVSwGisiVPpjrVZL6k7dazKd_biiC9Vyn-GAX4cftkacnzoCvVHbPnKV5S7nCDdSub2EXVKbG0bmyjxLrdYsUNhDOoc1Es_M-eAvI0vXvBcF2QE0G2DSjEV6k_s6HZD6a8IsLCI6qkIg/w300-h400/3CC09340-92C3-434C-A07D-13E7EBEDEAF6.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p>I booked this trip extremely last minute. Literally a week before Carnival weekend on October 1st. What’s funny is that I was going back and forth like Aaliyah on whether or not I should go. Now while I pulled it off flawlessly and absolutely everything worked out in my favor, I would actually not recommend doing this for a few reasons (unless you’re okay with paying more than usual) I’ll explain further:</p><p>1. If you want to play mas, not pay too much for events, or join a troop for J’ouvert, it’s best to book early as possible before everything gets sold out and it will sell out quickly. </p><p>2. Number one goes for airfare and hotel stay also. I got blessed because my airfare wasn’t that much at all. </p><p>I enjoy travel packages so I don’t have to separately book my flights and hotel so I used Travelocity. I flew with American Airlines and stayed at the Freehand Miami. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCp7TeCstbjRKDl2qaNU4gzDs5VQvhY24TdKFIinY0FJjozvRkEIXBdd0tRB4WTdM8Y_1UXyQqxX-XNFBTA4FH8Y9k2mN9EuLO441BAIsHyhVSfwta5OkmkIYCCzNBiG3emoL4JtGPiI8tD-wd3sJ3BT-p_eCtLO0z-ZP4NG_i2lCJydvTbUtdnGJrsw/s4032/AD47EC91-0156-4BD4-AD64-CAE23DE36703.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCp7TeCstbjRKDl2qaNU4gzDs5VQvhY24TdKFIinY0FJjozvRkEIXBdd0tRB4WTdM8Y_1UXyQqxX-XNFBTA4FH8Y9k2mN9EuLO441BAIsHyhVSfwta5OkmkIYCCzNBiG3emoL4JtGPiI8tD-wd3sJ3BT-p_eCtLO0z-ZP4NG_i2lCJydvTbUtdnGJrsw/w480-h640/AD47EC91-0156-4BD4-AD64-CAE23DE36703.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Stay</b></span> </p><p>As stated, I stayed at the Freehand Miami. It’s a gorgeous place located in Miami Beach in the Mid Beach area. Freehand is a hostel and the company has numerous USA locations. Visitors have the option to stay in shared dormitory styled rooms or in private rooms like what I did. I would highly recommend staying in the dorms if you’re doing a group trip. Hostels are a lot more cost efficient. </p><p>Freehand Miami has a restaurant called 27, a pool, is close to the beach and is honestly just like a classic hotel. My only complaint was that an alarm went off in the middle of the night, there was a brief issue with the water pressure and the nearby construction was noisy. Otherwise it was a great stay and I actually would return. </p><p>Update: Apparently there is a lot of issues with the upkeep of many hotels in Miami Beach. Be mindful when booking. </p><p>Here’s a video review of the room:
</p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@___dro__/video/7160648057284005166" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="7160648057284005166" style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;"> <section> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@___dro__?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@___dro__">@___dro__</a> Get into my stay at the Freehand Miami. It’s actually a hostel but there are options to have your own room (highly recommended if you’re a solo traveler or woman). 🏩🏝🛫⛵️ Gorgeous exterior decorated with art murals, affordable, right in the heart of Miami Beach near restaurants, night clubs, close to the beach & there’s even a chic pool! • • • • • <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamivacation?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamivacation">#miamivacation</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamivacay?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamivacay">#miamivacay</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/southflorida?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="southflorida">#southflorida</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamifl?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamifl">#miamifl</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamiflorida?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamiflorida">#miamiflorida</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/thingstodoinmiami?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="thingstodoinmiami">#thingstodoinmiami</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamibeach?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamibeach">#miamibeach</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamibeachflorida?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamibeachflorida">#miamibeachflorida</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamibeachvacation?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamibeachvacation">#miamibeachvacation</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamihotel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamihotel">#miamihotel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamihotels?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamihotels">#miamihotels</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hoteltour?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="hoteltour">#hoteltour</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hoteltok?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="hoteltok">#hoteltok</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamitravel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamitravel">#miamitravel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamitravelguide?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamitravelguide">#miamitravelguide</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/floridatravel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="floridatravel">#floridatravel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/floridavacation?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="floridavacation">#floridavacation</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/floridavacay?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="floridavacay">#floridavacay</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/hostellife?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="hostellife">#hostellife</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/miamihostel?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="miamihostel">#miamihostel</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/SUMMER-IN-MIAMI-6768743199268702210?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ SUMMER IN MIAMI - Pat Matrone & Massimo Scalieri">♬ SUMMER IN MIAMI - Pat Matrone & Massimo Scalieri</a> </section> </blockquote> <script async="" src="https://www.tiktok.com/embed.js"></script>
<p></p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">J’ouvert</span></b> </p><p>Unlike in the islands, J’ouvert Sunday in Miami started at 7am. I honestly can’t wait to go back to the West Indies to get up at 3am and prepare for the 4am shenanigans. I didn’t get back to Freehand until 5am from partying and I like my beauty rest so I didn’t get to J’ouvert until about 12pm. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnTwnAVeE_4OFLXTUGawGekTsu_JoMLriVkYoO_aDR9il7j3iC-oPfKsW8RhwvVNma8TrpuuEa6UcrAU3rjrFqWpOFjsihZqS_RK7CjNmy8fCBKCpZcjc_lL9AypAOcIPHIMAViJjWoyc9onNRI60cN33mokHFlaFtXXhtZGH8vT82f2mo8qizhmA_iw=s1472" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1472" data-original-width="828" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhnTwnAVeE_4OFLXTUGawGekTsu_JoMLriVkYoO_aDR9il7j3iC-oPfKsW8RhwvVNma8TrpuuEa6UcrAU3rjrFqWpOFjsihZqS_RK7CjNmy8fCBKCpZcjc_lL9AypAOcIPHIMAViJjWoyc9onNRI60cN33mokHFlaFtXXhtZGH8vT82f2mo8qizhmA_iw=w360-h640" width="360" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdjDr18AbKUaBDzTJ6nKUhqXQjKb11WqcGvL_KMte9JOWlWpgsDeBO8bM532gV2ur3r3LHolD_IIk5PlIIRmvdLDaxihp7cG70izo9qh78S_SPf0PxweDOAx0oQIn8PxC0fCl0KSUNOLjJPWoa2Y68JyFFNwPb9mSeID7pOl7vKcezNKuxtO3F1h9R_A=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjdjDr18AbKUaBDzTJ6nKUhqXQjKb11WqcGvL_KMte9JOWlWpgsDeBO8bM532gV2ur3r3LHolD_IIk5PlIIRmvdLDaxihp7cG70izo9qh78S_SPf0PxweDOAx0oQIn8PxC0fCl0KSUNOLjJPWoa2Y68JyFFNwPb9mSeID7pOl7vKcezNKuxtO3F1h9R_A=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Tip: Despite the fact that I got to J’ouvert late because I got to my room late, the fact that I stayed on Miami Beach was a huge factor in arriving late and missing J’ouvert. Do NOT, I repeat DO NOT stay on Miami Beach for events that are on the mainland. It’s best to get a hotel or Airbnb close to the airport, downtown, Brickell, etc.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Carnival Sunday </b></span></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZD6838aSB_YRP8l7GPHF6HqzTqp9QzILCwhHEVdsGS14kfw0ybBsYyhgcdF__-Gq4LFO3-_xYv9zVUirqx1laNRe7ZysgHAdrvlHcrJXFrmcGaiEvXre6lRLa2Pm_tTTpWFQe0UuliaH9vdLRDLVTH5kmCVd-iTpw5PpW0RJZQdfHHYsdORJW9Kk9w/s2048/081C56F7-FF7A-40B6-B936-C583C45FAA4B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUZD6838aSB_YRP8l7GPHF6HqzTqp9QzILCwhHEVdsGS14kfw0ybBsYyhgcdF__-Gq4LFO3-_xYv9zVUirqx1laNRe7ZysgHAdrvlHcrJXFrmcGaiEvXre6lRLa2Pm_tTTpWFQe0UuliaH9vdLRDLVTH5kmCVd-iTpw5PpW0RJZQdfHHYsdORJW9Kk9w/w480-h640/081C56F7-FF7A-40B6-B936-C583C45FAA4B.jpeg" width="480" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjr-cLofSY1PCM5MWLGSu8HrsjdCj6lcp9fDwh-ZSzOXwO0FYQKVO_i71uPZm7PKv2MG2za0Onh2RqQwI2ZLXPxsfsyfbZyAqBEyGF4EurAfYYd5YkCBMUvmGKXkzz3KrMsYgIkDSCLeQH3E_gL0JTCM0lSyrOwk9gNHkf2wsPXz_1TwK7XHq6Z2U8Ag/s2048/3381E262-BDD0-4C2D-9403-62C8C7541642.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjr-cLofSY1PCM5MWLGSu8HrsjdCj6lcp9fDwh-ZSzOXwO0FYQKVO_i71uPZm7PKv2MG2za0Onh2RqQwI2ZLXPxsfsyfbZyAqBEyGF4EurAfYYd5YkCBMUvmGKXkzz3KrMsYgIkDSCLeQH3E_gL0JTCM0lSyrOwk9gNHkf2wsPXz_1TwK7XHq6Z2U8Ag/w480-h640/3381E262-BDD0-4C2D-9403-62C8C7541642.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPbSRiayLD4NPlOdWdirQNj8eP3vIgJLjQ-xijvtD74F78vXGnwkiaygSuR5WClne02kl_IYm4tj1azaLlPG0ploToH020rM6MZHIZG_SroV-9lBLzoF7Wr4CS7VuI4t5mi6xkmaI5o-hypeDpsgWCS8u0z3l8DUAdvwRktTnoH9yYgRIiMr6kIGpdg/s2048/AFDD14C5-1691-4013-BD5B-D7A358D924A3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWPbSRiayLD4NPlOdWdirQNj8eP3vIgJLjQ-xijvtD74F78vXGnwkiaygSuR5WClne02kl_IYm4tj1azaLlPG0ploToH020rM6MZHIZG_SroV-9lBLzoF7Wr4CS7VuI4t5mi6xkmaI5o-hypeDpsgWCS8u0z3l8DUAdvwRktTnoH9yYgRIiMr6kIGpdg/w480-h640/AFDD14C5-1691-4013-BD5B-D7A358D924A3.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div></span><p></p><p>The big day! Finally playing mas. Like at J’ouvert, I arrived late to carnival dndndjdnndnr lost my band and all chile. I just got in where I fit in with another girl who came late and lost her band. I enjoyed the experience but I honestly feel like things were a bit conjested and the set up wasn’t the best to me due to the aesthetic. My next big carnival experience playing mas hands down has to be in the islands. The vibe is definitely different. </p><p>Miami natives even told me that at this carnival in particular the main event is actually all of the fetes (parties). I enjoyed the after set so much better than the actual carnival. It was fun to cross the stage but once everyone, including the general admission folks, were outside partying it was a true vibe. For my single ladies, baby the fellas was OUTSIDE! I mean back to back FINE. Just keep that in mind if you want to go next year. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJAW1F4G2l9-MkI-zNYPo1udiiwR8Hov36BzJ8alDxtqb7tf9i4x1B-JhprupdQSYzOQ4d4HSKCivFmu37PZTL5cS1WE9xblU23UdyqO1oyVBLb4Q0WWPXuew2zU1CrqJfjM0yXjJXtnLQJ6RrpEqIPqeeHPAIWgSLBULwtQZCLqPUSjVlgffCl7-Vg/s3940/B471C922-6645-4481-ACEB-86A687C7D1CC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3940" data-original-width="2470" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJAW1F4G2l9-MkI-zNYPo1udiiwR8Hov36BzJ8alDxtqb7tf9i4x1B-JhprupdQSYzOQ4d4HSKCivFmu37PZTL5cS1WE9xblU23UdyqO1oyVBLb4Q0WWPXuew2zU1CrqJfjM0yXjJXtnLQJ6RrpEqIPqeeHPAIWgSLBULwtQZCLqPUSjVlgffCl7-Vg/w402-h640/B471C922-6645-4481-ACEB-86A687C7D1CC.jpeg" width="402" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEeRARm18sxDJC5A1RmxAYRXX_FibRhPy45RNs_pxy3WeZmwX3BdivGI_o7c-Ll8jd4cHdUdNF-sci-UWgyMXt6c1qEtT1vlaz5D1oACB3_O61EBhN3WdS37JMMuwA3bTvO9BwdakQ1kS95Igrc2HWg19VuRLFRCXq4yrqxp9EH68NEBoUMiiZdItmlg/s4032/DA3D92CF-AAA0-4F85-8AFB-0CE223838BBE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2903" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEeRARm18sxDJC5A1RmxAYRXX_FibRhPy45RNs_pxy3WeZmwX3BdivGI_o7c-Ll8jd4cHdUdNF-sci-UWgyMXt6c1qEtT1vlaz5D1oACB3_O61EBhN3WdS37JMMuwA3bTvO9BwdakQ1kS95Igrc2HWg19VuRLFRCXq4yrqxp9EH68NEBoUMiiZdItmlg/w460-h640/DA3D92CF-AAA0-4F85-8AFB-0CE223838BBE.jpeg" width="460" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Food</b></span> </p><p>As you all know I’m vegan, four years going on five years to be exact! Miami is a major metropolitan city with plenty of vegan restaurant options and I was here for it all. I only had time to actually sit down and eat at one restaurant in particular, Planta in South Beach, but everything was really good. As a Chicagoan we’re pretty boujee about our food so I was very impressed with how delicious everything was.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6aU4fx05jtHPOQCReCku_HNtpBldnRlKTpdUAt5P0xE5edVgFIgUfBkk_pSB7ekAHIo2A8TR_j_WDCUoCPo6x4_1SntMKFXJMvk9MpL3u0GDhIv_BQEwyBNi8DQowRmYbqC0c96tXRxKNtQhaFD8uAE8N_DvMqTDzV-LBVoPXPdLvrR0xqvaF8bXosQ=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6aU4fx05jtHPOQCReCku_HNtpBldnRlKTpdUAt5P0xE5edVgFIgUfBkk_pSB7ekAHIo2A8TR_j_WDCUoCPo6x4_1SntMKFXJMvk9MpL3u0GDhIv_BQEwyBNi8DQowRmYbqC0c96tXRxKNtQhaFD8uAE8N_DvMqTDzV-LBVoPXPdLvrR0xqvaF8bXosQ=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKqa-BkDUt-1LwxZkREDDrdrhPPcixmJo46ZlnkzLR4Ds5JK9wCXrqIYk_smB_XgIW3HCwuSijpHc4O9sF2pBGphoF6fUnDR74WnH8n27JAdpzsvzjJhMuMRBBXI7uyNJklLwVnKYYGuWBCPxdyG7jKPBphzzaqa8xT8miyX8fDpqYRdl6UJHukRpTvw=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhKqa-BkDUt-1LwxZkREDDrdrhPPcixmJo46ZlnkzLR4Ds5JK9wCXrqIYk_smB_XgIW3HCwuSijpHc4O9sF2pBGphoF6fUnDR74WnH8n27JAdpzsvzjJhMuMRBBXI7uyNJklLwVnKYYGuWBCPxdyG7jKPBphzzaqa8xT8miyX8fDpqYRdl6UJHukRpTvw=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpK5IWozpx5iob_9SrLcdAEYWJpD-5_QN7pEqT4iBg8E3nCtMQ3HJcyO1sP64pdSaJgoa077hMX6yK7WyZdZTMKZhk8D8knNAKJDwdfurOtk6qw3uJohLfoFDy4PDeVeOgDoGuGgaEWJFbMHEmWcqYC_M_OpyLQ5zXs2wGxPxyuuGLUDwHFE1M4i_x8A=s2048" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpK5IWozpx5iob_9SrLcdAEYWJpD-5_QN7pEqT4iBg8E3nCtMQ3HJcyO1sP64pdSaJgoa077hMX6yK7WyZdZTMKZhk8D8knNAKJDwdfurOtk6qw3uJohLfoFDy4PDeVeOgDoGuGgaEWJFbMHEmWcqYC_M_OpyLQ5zXs2wGxPxyuuGLUDwHFE1M4i_x8A=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWdYOUxcRKLd3sqPApMSonXXC1xslvvUF8lzYJhnH71XX_HipMOB7Ajc-t3TJVvE9VRrOYylAxmBznSMDaOWCYJNttwLdCuF9Y9EuXSzMchDlz35SnBtA7JVt1ZubKZfLItGWcSHzhprQAgmbOLQvv0e_bVTumwJUwWx5EI4ZDRNG8JeK4g8XkjRcNGQ=s1980" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1980" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgWdYOUxcRKLd3sqPApMSonXXC1xslvvUF8lzYJhnH71XX_HipMOB7Ajc-t3TJVvE9VRrOYylAxmBznSMDaOWCYJNttwLdCuF9Y9EuXSzMchDlz35SnBtA7JVt1ZubKZfLItGWcSHzhprQAgmbOLQvv0e_bVTumwJUwWx5EI4ZDRNG8JeK4g8XkjRcNGQ=w640-h514" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNrQP7mH7pekoBWqT9chLucR9fO-kFNuQfMml9KYwoX85gdFBFhCMHxYxBjN1DjS0XroYr9WD2KEBCpuChuSOrby_i7v3wVCse-LYVSSwDKpB-VYFrkMWDyQn22O0G5t3DT631t9f-YcZXlz8Ctzv-2x3WewtBr-bFeHljmqSJoLrFj3LguP8xumTZPA=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNrQP7mH7pekoBWqT9chLucR9fO-kFNuQfMml9KYwoX85gdFBFhCMHxYxBjN1DjS0XroYr9WD2KEBCpuChuSOrby_i7v3wVCse-LYVSSwDKpB-VYFrkMWDyQn22O0G5t3DT631t9f-YcZXlz8Ctzv-2x3WewtBr-bFeHljmqSJoLrFj3LguP8xumTZPA=w640-h480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another spot I got food from was SoBe Vegan. The food is on the junk food vegan side, but still good. I finally tasted a vegan hot dog thanks to them. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Miscellaneous </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Parties</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">As stated above, fetes are the main event for Miami Carnival weekend. More people seem to be enthused about the parties verses the actual parade and such. It’s highly recommended to get tickets at least a month ahead. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I only went to one fete and even that was super last minute and all the way in Opa Locka. Apparently that is the trenches but we had a great time. It rained (it was outside) but was still a blast. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Getting Around</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Transportation wise, it’s recommended to rent a car or use ride share apps like Lyft or Uber. There is public transportation but it’s not as reliable in Miami as in major cities. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Regardless, there will be plenty of traffic as Miami is one of the worst cities for traffic and the big weekend events will bring more visitors and therefore more traffic to the roads. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I didn’t get to explore much because it was my first time in Miami and it was more laid back and chill than the typical partying every night scene but I thoroughly enjoyed myself. This trip changed my entire life and I’m so grateful for it. 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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0Miami, FL, USA25.7616798 -80.1917902-2.5485540361788459 -115.3480402 54.071913636178849 -45.0355402tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-23435644612346223282021-09-08T00:49:00.029-05:002024-01-05T17:26:17.003-06:00Look of the Day: Apple Bottom Jeans, Boots With….No Fur But The Look Still Hits <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6lTesteQ4fNYRr0vQgzRERoPwkLTfka4rS2Dpdh8OqcMk13pwlX-pnuohMjT4gFijaJJXbQ9Jc2Mq69AjFPUKiHEzTjCVsX9UvXV2s0XnNO96c-3xxUX_U2G65UWsZCsQe9Q0G8xhG-3/s2048/655F9C0A-1D53-471B-B958-21970CE4407F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1151" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6lTesteQ4fNYRr0vQgzRERoPwkLTfka4rS2Dpdh8OqcMk13pwlX-pnuohMjT4gFijaJJXbQ9Jc2Mq69AjFPUKiHEzTjCVsX9UvXV2s0XnNO96c-3xxUX_U2G65UWsZCsQe9Q0G8xhG-3/w640-h360/655F9C0A-1D53-471B-B958-21970CE4407F.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Long time no post! But alas, another day another vintage fashion LOTD. It’s been yet another crazy summer’round these parts but at least this year I did get to step out more. And I’ve been stepping out in a very Y2K fashion at that! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW85BohN7IgQZXlumiY3IY3hw7a4iYCXFUOYjYdOKGw52OpxkcE4TCdu9WGr9ky5_Nolls2Ig-qh5dCmhhtBh68gSqqSqLTeDdaikflqBk_nWq5W-ly69MxJQiWY-t221uwx2WtX3DN7Ks/s2048/0AD2FC8D-AB60-4125-8BEA-E6E891718BED.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW85BohN7IgQZXlumiY3IY3hw7a4iYCXFUOYjYdOKGw52OpxkcE4TCdu9WGr9ky5_Nolls2Ig-qh5dCmhhtBh68gSqqSqLTeDdaikflqBk_nWq5W-ly69MxJQiWY-t221uwx2WtX3DN7Ks/w426-h640/0AD2FC8D-AB60-4125-8BEA-E6E891718BED.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItNizfpf0NSJVVeZ9d4z2m-LTawHdMWCYrAYnokX_i0BRq02KGZJsnUgFKSEy8LKnr8P31NHig9Vcc2x8Z1a9gwO4ujsGDB5gRF0C5JWVjuRbVssNwCpFO5M4KJL1i0IBXISPNy8-IvLO/s2048/77EF64A4-7805-481D-B9C5-08FA1CB2B686.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgItNizfpf0NSJVVeZ9d4z2m-LTawHdMWCYrAYnokX_i0BRq02KGZJsnUgFKSEy8LKnr8P31NHig9Vcc2x8Z1a9gwO4ujsGDB5gRF0C5JWVjuRbVssNwCpFO5M4KJL1i0IBXISPNy8-IvLO/w426-h640/77EF64A4-7805-481D-B9C5-08FA1CB2B686.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQH1ZTx3YgfbfwEhjKG2jR-UJHMUnCv9RyPuWzlj1CWx6e7KESYDP3C8W5r9_v9j4LnuReO0sah1_59xBK7ZdCiVLBkYnYL8FMS4Iw_dtX-6UmAKGHbx750LejCwMcYXmuQLIK_byulH7F/s2048/IMG_8246.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQH1ZTx3YgfbfwEhjKG2jR-UJHMUnCv9RyPuWzlj1CWx6e7KESYDP3C8W5r9_v9j4LnuReO0sah1_59xBK7ZdCiVLBkYnYL8FMS4Iw_dtX-6UmAKGHbx750LejCwMcYXmuQLIK_byulH7F/w426-h640/IMG_8246.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I scored this pretty awesome vintage Apple Bottoms denim two piece set a few months back and it’s 2000’s perfection. I’m sure you OGs remember this line, but for the youngins, Apple Bottoms was a streetwear women’s clothing brand created by St. Louis rapper and entrepreneur Nelly in 2003. Back in the day, many rappers were getting in their money making bag by creating urban fashion brands. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Oo29prwUvzp2jo91x5lXu8VRDIJ8DF9xtexwZzPlHKf3AJ9OCS4wTUO9uJxglRLJOFFje4KXMSPLQa-rIdWqO9qv7ND5qOErKDNMmW3Apfas6kJBwMgjgAp-0mg51vczybSZLocY1PyO/s1600/901B0FA1-F133-4B93-8431-C58520A80C48.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1213" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Oo29prwUvzp2jo91x5lXu8VRDIJ8DF9xtexwZzPlHKf3AJ9OCS4wTUO9uJxglRLJOFFje4KXMSPLQa-rIdWqO9qv7ND5qOErKDNMmW3Apfas6kJBwMgjgAp-0mg51vczybSZLocY1PyO/s320/901B0FA1-F133-4B93-8431-C58520A80C48.jpeg" width="243" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kmzi6-RVwsJjcd3FkXPzmwN_PV8l9yUFUCXqRjbj_d1OuH3ij-QhTpZM7AOIwmc89PZd8YpRUUmwD_Tj6U2IEdeL5Z6ol-tqSbf4dwgI_p8gWWllv2UZu0UgQbmnp4I-UqwYczoQWzxp/s320/6533E5CD-8422-4739-95D5-9F25DF49BDD0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kmzi6-RVwsJjcd3FkXPzmwN_PV8l9yUFUCXqRjbj_d1OuH3ij-QhTpZM7AOIwmc89PZd8YpRUUmwD_Tj6U2IEdeL5Z6ol-tqSbf4dwgI_p8gWWllv2UZu0UgQbmnp4I-UqwYczoQWzxp/s0/6533E5CD-8422-4739-95D5-9F25DF49BDD0.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YpPBQzfDkATOIMC6Ry0Z5QhRmivxwm3dY6klNqEy6Vet8ULHQSgQxuqkfN5w9RMIZiddIB4nKIfhUJ0zfieEjuT0GthHdzgcFYtyrqnX5GE8kvgJVaWA5nAdjIPp5Pcr3AN5WfLK4Gu1/s1280/B34BF334-511C-4D96-9FE7-EA9549ED8839.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="942" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YpPBQzfDkATOIMC6Ry0Z5QhRmivxwm3dY6klNqEy6Vet8ULHQSgQxuqkfN5w9RMIZiddIB4nKIfhUJ0zfieEjuT0GthHdzgcFYtyrqnX5GE8kvgJVaWA5nAdjIPp5Pcr3AN5WfLK4Gu1/s320/B34BF334-511C-4D96-9FE7-EA9549ED8839.jpeg" width="236" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Although the line’s last campaign was in 2010, Nelly did make mention that a rebrand would be happening. The Apple</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bottoms website has even been created although there are no updates as of yet. Since Y2K fashion is trendy nowadays, brands like Baby Phat and Juicy Couture have re-emerged with modern pieces for the public. But for me? Nothing beats vintage! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDXc6bBuS7Zvu9DIbVliBQd1rLpiy5MaT0c3SY6p3d00e9MNIw6uayXGnD9zJSHiW4P2DKfsORnD5mtOZS9PSM4P138fXHRC7rmId8NTZOu1x5dYjgRcbLkGwGvam0pywK5ZkYolXTGm6/s2048/IMG_8194.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQDXc6bBuS7Zvu9DIbVliBQd1rLpiy5MaT0c3SY6p3d00e9MNIw6uayXGnD9zJSHiW4P2DKfsORnD5mtOZS9PSM4P138fXHRC7rmId8NTZOu1x5dYjgRcbLkGwGvam0pywK5ZkYolXTGm6/w426-h640/IMG_8194.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNDIl1Dni8FtY4KEdUaXN6k6LZl2LFmTDxSjIZHyeePVyRYW5pQ8dNlJgGstsuuGEz6SIg99b-GPcyMG3p1TATPv9vedevv8ABiiJq_VRVpjDV8xQ0GupT6Z3lVnc84MBchK6RD-dZbEO/s2048/774BC5BA-24D6-4A33-8565-38B8F7AD7E4F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1515" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGNDIl1Dni8FtY4KEdUaXN6k6LZl2LFmTDxSjIZHyeePVyRYW5pQ8dNlJgGstsuuGEz6SIg99b-GPcyMG3p1TATPv9vedevv8ABiiJq_VRVpjDV8xQ0GupT6Z3lVnc84MBchK6RD-dZbEO/w474-h640/774BC5BA-24D6-4A33-8565-38B8F7AD7E4F.jpeg" width="474" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxMUjVwjhJJlhrLOrVQc-1AbD7YgEV69dJR4lVOEWI8FhDX0i3qwE7utNYMu10rPasNegqSXNpGE_v92N0BNvHQrqgq1GCQP4yR36f9mGkc1zEZKRB9bCR8T-TS9jh5w4k2XrBDa7sPiV/s2048/ab+10.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1540" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZxMUjVwjhJJlhrLOrVQc-1AbD7YgEV69dJR4lVOEWI8FhDX0i3qwE7utNYMu10rPasNegqSXNpGE_v92N0BNvHQrqgq1GCQP4yR36f9mGkc1zEZKRB9bCR8T-TS9jh5w4k2XrBDa7sPiV/w482-h640/ab+10.jpg" width="482" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember the 2007 Flo Rida song “Low” with the line “Apple Bottoms jeans, boots with the fur”? That’s definitely what this look is giving with my vintage Timberland boot heels. Although they don’t necessarily have fur, it’s still very much 2000’s. I loved the Motorola Razr flip phone addition to this alongside a throwback Dooney & Bourke handbag I’ve had since forever. Monogram purses were all the rage in the 00’s. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22VrJtB63OSUgCrMjurkFYfhsHsArIsIqK5ZGBMy3zIPSHBidBVNFySCyAvxZr-tIVYiYKNBZxjrppdzkpftw-a6npWSEgnTPv45JJYQqkYN2ndjdeAGaRoO4nlmbRI2423e76tHi5OdK/s1600/E1E4F94E-2D72-44B6-A4C2-DF8681C5EDF9.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="708" data-original-width="1600" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj22VrJtB63OSUgCrMjurkFYfhsHsArIsIqK5ZGBMy3zIPSHBidBVNFySCyAvxZr-tIVYiYKNBZxjrppdzkpftw-a6npWSEgnTPv45JJYQqkYN2ndjdeAGaRoO4nlmbRI2423e76tHi5OdK/w640-h284/E1E4F94E-2D72-44B6-A4C2-DF8681C5EDF9.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Denim was a big thing in the 2000’s. Remember Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake’s coordinating denim looks at the 2001 American Music Awards? Yeah. It was pretty serious! For this two piece set (sets were also pretty but and we’ve seen a return of them in fashion) it’s definitely the quality for me, a big reason why I’m so big on vintage everything. Of course for this look I had to have a same brand t-shirt. Found this baby on eBay with a rhinestone and gold design bold enough to compliment the stitching and to add some extra bling for throwback’s sake. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhICR3WB-cjn68qL8avpf4SVtWM9v8NscT6KDO8Wzc1wMVqb25KfpM-silDvTebS_mvzcmYjH5JpnzDx9ymei65WVi8PBH2L66_4toi5wabqCqDa0imgl7k0mHqp-WbkrzhZH_1qrcJ-T1u/s2048/ab+15.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1693" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhICR3WB-cjn68qL8avpf4SVtWM9v8NscT6KDO8Wzc1wMVqb25KfpM-silDvTebS_mvzcmYjH5JpnzDx9ymei65WVi8PBH2L66_4toi5wabqCqDa0imgl7k0mHqp-WbkrzhZH_1qrcJ-T1u/w530-h640/ab+15.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And the French manicure nails? C’mon now. Y’all know I live for details. Before all the intricate acrylic nail designs of today, in the 2000’s a basic French set was all the rage! We pay full homage to eras over here of course. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqJriZAkbMU4ksz4-w1n9cqv-Y4redo3-U0McyNKPZngjqNcT4ffYnxQJMUhTkDh1lsxXMtqEUg8CA7T51f45Mn9oAe6sMknmKBza2PDjvVynB-95X4Jj8XKkglHAuZCtTynBaUbSHERr/s2048/1ADB25CD-850D-4EB2-B364-0FAE511E2FF7.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1327" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqJriZAkbMU4ksz4-w1n9cqv-Y4redo3-U0McyNKPZngjqNcT4ffYnxQJMUhTkDh1lsxXMtqEUg8CA7T51f45Mn9oAe6sMknmKBza2PDjvVynB-95X4Jj8XKkglHAuZCtTynBaUbSHERr/w414-h640/1ADB25CD-850D-4EB2-B364-0FAE511E2FF7.jpeg" width="414" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjicY9YcgE_13Cgo2fpUav3h4s4_3p4rd8tefGJJRx27wUrr4aObzgS8x1cDPBAQDzx21cMV_i0XDCNO9W9lXcuKGnHfeixhfuCADJ59r2-en9gc00vyUvizAsB3nPMuwcwAe39m0v_Ma/s2048/A482028B-4DD4-4FB5-8849-A52BD8E0A407.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1402" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxjicY9YcgE_13Cgo2fpUav3h4s4_3p4rd8tefGJJRx27wUrr4aObzgS8x1cDPBAQDzx21cMV_i0XDCNO9W9lXcuKGnHfeixhfuCADJ59r2-en9gc00vyUvizAsB3nPMuwcwAe39m0v_Ma/w438-h640/A482028B-4DD4-4FB5-8849-A52BD8E0A407.jpeg" width="438" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBOexoDJhvJJ5IbXMVte8Wpyb4XR3mQrfgrVJRisN_Gq4aAt5WvXQqT-wVhtO2uAy58cR_FUQGnAJy6-oC4UDIuJJRtyG_drPneOXUeMfXRRX040LNHk-oiPD2guUyT_oL0nkN-FIPTEcC/s2048/6084DE24-7627-48CE-8CAD-F0AAB7DAD3C0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1350" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBOexoDJhvJJ5IbXMVte8Wpyb4XR3mQrfgrVJRisN_Gq4aAt5WvXQqT-wVhtO2uAy58cR_FUQGnAJy6-oC4UDIuJJRtyG_drPneOXUeMfXRRX040LNHk-oiPD2guUyT_oL0nkN-FIPTEcC/w422-h640/6084DE24-7627-48CE-8CAD-F0AAB7DAD3C0.jpeg" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What early 2000’s clothing brand should I rock next? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Look:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Set & Top: </b>Apple Bottoms vintage 00’s </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Shoes: </b>Timberland vintage 00’s boot heels</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Accessories:</b> Dooney & Boutke denim y2k shoulder bag</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div><b>Photography</b>: Warren Alexander Photography<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Make-up Products:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Colourpop Ultra Metallic Lip in “Man Eater”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Juvia’s Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte foundation in "Rio 430”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Eylure Brow Pencil No. 10 Dark Brown</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">NYX Professional Makeup Shine Killer Primer</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Black Radiance True Complexion Banana Loose Setting Powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">L.A. 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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-7402893322104968342021-06-10T13:29:00.005-05:002024-01-05T17:26:58.544-06:00Look of the Day: Flirt Til It Hurt In A 00s Throwback Mini Skirt <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbsf0hAJp_TMokmZ83NcebyPfcAL8anXmkzwi2vIX7t_JClP20RPlkH46TjJPktRn2SSMl1a4UIm751HDayqmxi7GSmjDwO3wBm4uTNR2Td8QpZfq5Fj1_mkTIjb1FQQz5RaZNWWB3LPcZ/s1080/E147795A-79AB-4209-BE3E-3BF11BC934C5.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="1080" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbsf0hAJp_TMokmZ83NcebyPfcAL8anXmkzwi2vIX7t_JClP20RPlkH46TjJPktRn2SSMl1a4UIm751HDayqmxi7GSmjDwO3wBm4uTNR2Td8QpZfq5Fj1_mkTIjb1FQQz5RaZNWWB3LPcZ/w640-h336/E147795A-79AB-4209-BE3E-3BF11BC934C5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Word on the streets is that it’s time to go back outside and I’m with this mission, safely of course! I’m on my early 2000’s fashion kick and I love it here. It’s just something about hot weather and a retro Y2K look that just goes together so well, especially in the summertime. Like c’mon. When you think of thesummer and good weather you’re definitely going to think of early 2000’s music videos and songs like “Put It On Me”, “I’m Real”, “What’s Luv?”. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Funny thing about this look? I had this early 2000’s Sharango Paris comic book mod skirt since 2005. Yes. I was very much about twelve years old when I first got that skirt from a north side boutique called Selections. I just never could get it right when it came to styling. I’m glad I never put it in the “giveaway pile” after all these years because I always knew I would come back to slay a look. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhU5siVQFg21fi3BxbqzoEM1x1dxVnnICmIzEYtlOtHqFerMp_UknS3oL6dAyQg1WAyFqBF2xqgCJFCdCm-RiKolMo5ZLvUuBalV35iHGNxGLHPaHbebIoCRL_42y6mqBeBRx2j9gYstpd/s2048/Untitled+%252819%2529hhhhh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1272" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhU5siVQFg21fi3BxbqzoEM1x1dxVnnICmIzEYtlOtHqFerMp_UknS3oL6dAyQg1WAyFqBF2xqgCJFCdCm-RiKolMo5ZLvUuBalV35iHGNxGLHPaHbebIoCRL_42y6mqBeBRx2j9gYstpd/w398-h640/Untitled+%252819%2529hhhhh.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwT5X1LQJdZI6LYEglDM5LInolLywvOFVOS6GX-FrFa51LN_A0Jp_OVu39hLxd3EqZIFXex4eKOARQOgQfTbtuE-_I4idBrfehjeihSeCvJyVgFGNtylkkQwKgkbzM64XtDYVDOfyY_1M/s2048/Untitled+%252821%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1353" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwT5X1LQJdZI6LYEglDM5LInolLywvOFVOS6GX-FrFa51LN_A0Jp_OVu39hLxd3EqZIFXex4eKOARQOgQfTbtuE-_I4idBrfehjeihSeCvJyVgFGNtylkkQwKgkbzM64XtDYVDOfyY_1M/w422-h640/Untitled+%252821%2529.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Coincidentally, I found that asymmetric Galoy vintage 00’s top a few years ago when I grabbed it on a random thrifting adventure. It wasn’t until playing around in my closet one night that it clicked to style the two pieces together. Finally! I always take inspiration from the music video vixens when I create a y2k look as well. </div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJ_89XBJfsIvUF86qllbS39TYw88v28E5tZOwlZe3WhB27rCaQJh_cg-bNj2nQtKdB9x8xj15HV_-szo7qy9wFLXXYKO1j8Oa2Vo6QF924YPw1UZAKNF-fLooQHt2PlPgjmDOjLxpurm7/s1300/CD617061-81F6-4669-A6DF-2A6CC974A457.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="1300" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJ_89XBJfsIvUF86qllbS39TYw88v28E5tZOwlZe3WhB27rCaQJh_cg-bNj2nQtKdB9x8xj15HV_-szo7qy9wFLXXYKO1j8Oa2Vo6QF924YPw1UZAKNF-fLooQHt2PlPgjmDOjLxpurm7/w640-h278/CD617061-81F6-4669-A6DF-2A6CC974A457.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Mini skirts were all the rage in the early 2000’s, word to Trina’s verse on the “Right Thur” (Remix) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqmZMuAgRkCnBnREVLL_CgJNh022hqeXeBdBl4D1uqjMXHx-vZVSmBZV5GwhdFsO-YOn4W7R2K-nPJGHTm3O7X-a7sCdmpXMcUIG1ZYUpDzmXfKbViV8KCaAufdzHU29X_Mi1jtR13LIS9/s220/09A560F2-C9D8-4DE5-BA86-DB757B371B16.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="162" data-original-width="220" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqmZMuAgRkCnBnREVLL_CgJNh022hqeXeBdBl4D1uqjMXHx-vZVSmBZV5GwhdFsO-YOn4W7R2K-nPJGHTm3O7X-a7sCdmpXMcUIG1ZYUpDzmXfKbViV8KCaAufdzHU29X_Mi1jtR13LIS9/w400-h295/09A560F2-C9D8-4DE5-BA86-DB757B371B16.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It’s such a staple throwback piece to have in your closet, especially one that’s denim.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoFQQgR1OwGtCHjZoyb8PvgGPcjkx4m1_VC5STDQ5Sm0Kyg8cEwva-ynXHjBUtY2oDLtyH6ZHCZq5Xu6LibCNPtOxLUg0q1HaGJgg61AQYzQenT3SPfg-rYXGEGTCmao7b99yB93sHzQq/s2048/Untitled+%252813%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1347" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAoFQQgR1OwGtCHjZoyb8PvgGPcjkx4m1_VC5STDQ5Sm0Kyg8cEwva-ynXHjBUtY2oDLtyH6ZHCZq5Xu6LibCNPtOxLUg0q1HaGJgg61AQYzQenT3SPfg-rYXGEGTCmao7b99yB93sHzQq/w420-h640/Untitled+%252813%2529.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGfmYLg1L4NZRmtwenk4d-QEmSJBujuNpA-5U2Hd8z6CGzOcg5_YXsw08M9v2jydAzI_gYKB6D9QeJ1rltyG9AAXYI0ZIXqFK-FOjgkvP_Ir59PPiCj5mrg630R9nuwzjEQQ3wvqdLE0d/s2048/Untitled+%252823%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1333" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGfmYLg1L4NZRmtwenk4d-QEmSJBujuNpA-5U2Hd8z6CGzOcg5_YXsw08M9v2jydAzI_gYKB6D9QeJ1rltyG9AAXYI0ZIXqFK-FOjgkvP_Ir59PPiCj5mrg630R9nuwzjEQQ3wvqdLE0d/w416-h640/Untitled+%252823%2529.jpg" width="416" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the overall simplicity but retro nod this look has. Simple black hair, silver toned accessories with a hint of color. And can we talk about the Coach purse and Dolce shades? The essential cherry on top to this look because the of how popular these brands and pieces were back in the day, especially since brand logos were worn in abundance. It’s giving label whore couture.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wDKcpaUmInUJTLpmG-5sE5abKOWjJGj3kCn14Gu6RRXLks8ewYBjpdB-S2qj0xni5m2EDuMZdqEYD4AtbeGxk1i1loXpgu0kB6z8I43RiaQ6v6nmAkZYBcozrsSvone2x1oU5uj4Okbc/s2048/Untitled+%252815%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1283" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6wDKcpaUmInUJTLpmG-5sE5abKOWjJGj3kCn14Gu6RRXLks8ewYBjpdB-S2qj0xni5m2EDuMZdqEYD4AtbeGxk1i1loXpgu0kB6z8I43RiaQ6v6nmAkZYBcozrsSvone2x1oU5uj4Okbc/w400-h640/Untitled+%252815%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1V4HEC9IcjvnN1bLA-BLTfu_hyphenhyphenRF1Xe4IZfoZMU0_u0GdjSBsTdz-yMF2oNiGt86w-Pr6flL5YNEYibWwdbT4h4oujiRtqo9yoWITGlfObOQ2O_HP0SIrjaxGq_S1ax2verlHiR_W4H0N/s2048/Untitled+%252820%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1350" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1V4HEC9IcjvnN1bLA-BLTfu_hyphenhyphenRF1Xe4IZfoZMU0_u0GdjSBsTdz-yMF2oNiGt86w-Pr6flL5YNEYibWwdbT4h4oujiRtqo9yoWITGlfObOQ2O_HP0SIrjaxGq_S1ax2verlHiR_W4H0N/w422-h640/Untitled+%252820%2529.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2EvLt2wjujKOpjbCEF1YVHijFbTLlgoWrnmkXIGemvtxJMG2MNtPaPZYbAT9mrM1MHMADS6rxxjd-aMgEw1aIpnDn2abHlqgVBbZ5ehYvKkaJ-Rg4_EH9aoXHiye3hxtJJFfuPrkmxpdT/s1299/4F3EFBD2-0836-4BB1-841D-6A5F4CF350C4.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1299" height="532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2EvLt2wjujKOpjbCEF1YVHijFbTLlgoWrnmkXIGemvtxJMG2MNtPaPZYbAT9mrM1MHMADS6rxxjd-aMgEw1aIpnDn2abHlqgVBbZ5ehYvKkaJ-Rg4_EH9aoXHiye3hxtJJFfuPrkmxpdT/w640-h532/4F3EFBD2-0836-4BB1-841D-6A5F4CF350C4.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What’s your favorite piece of clothing to wear from the 2000’s?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Look:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Top: </b>Galoy vintage black top</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Skirt</b>: Sharango Paris 00’s comic book skirt </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Shoes: </b>Cape Robbin sneakers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Accessories:</b> Coach black y2k shoulder bag, Dolce & Gabbana 00’s rhinestone shades</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div><b>Photography</b>: Warren Alexander Photography<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Make-up Products:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">NYX Butter Gloss in “Cinnamon Roll”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Juvia’s Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte foundation in "Rio 430”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Eylure Brow Pencil No. 10 Dark Brown</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">NYX Professional Makeup Shine Killer Primer</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Black Radiance True Complexion Banana Loose Setting Powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">L.A. 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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-59059459054331164012021-04-22T00:00:00.095-05:002024-01-05T17:27:40.725-06:00Look of the Day: Y2K Pink Strawberry Dipped In Chocolate 🍓 🍫 💝 ✨ 🦋<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqVndTN9TGOIyjrVtHI6Y56D5adwJPRZto0AZjNqLyjP3Qral-yg67eIwTPG5TRWJZfwG5z2S-NOlCAWz5zHUmSbRmGpVaoQX6zCcwPOiSUtT49ybE7mJQ_zp587-qJP5hIkDsubjXwCl/s2048/Yessss.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqVndTN9TGOIyjrVtHI6Y56D5adwJPRZto0AZjNqLyjP3Qral-yg67eIwTPG5TRWJZfwG5z2S-NOlCAWz5zHUmSbRmGpVaoQX6zCcwPOiSUtT49ybE7mJQ_zp587-qJP5hIkDsubjXwCl/w494-h640/Yessss.jpg" width="494" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Happy spring y’all! It’s been a little minute since our last blogpost but you know how life goes especially during this pandemic: busy! I’m elated that springtime is here. Although there are limitations to a lot of things going on, there’s still so much to do. I have a lot of catching up to do since I basically missed last spring. For some reason I’ve been seeing a lot of early 2000’s y2k looks in my fashion visions. It’s crazy how time has passed because it’s been a decade since the year 2000 and the new millennium era! I’m so excited to display all the cool looks I’ve been planning.</span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sjJmngCueWy9G9LM19RX6feR_ce8lJUpgOttOTlucGDsJ2nThiJ9-2GtV-MI0DRzp1nTXNjA_csoU1DU6H_AJbstaxvyTjqbGIgfCdYHiRKHcGyu6-ZjlHChdE7BObBbGbXGTHwZnz5U/s2048/43501D24-5AF0-4FAA-BA9B-6AD276B55CBA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1631" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-sjJmngCueWy9G9LM19RX6feR_ce8lJUpgOttOTlucGDsJ2nThiJ9-2GtV-MI0DRzp1nTXNjA_csoU1DU6H_AJbstaxvyTjqbGIgfCdYHiRKHcGyu6-ZjlHChdE7BObBbGbXGTHwZnz5U/w510-h640/43501D24-5AF0-4FAA-BA9B-6AD276B55CBA.jpeg" width="510" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0g6SlFYZSUh0P2tArk71BFYXxxh-OZ3RbBoh-fvqTpCA3lHi9JZgHqcBirWhEa-j1PwSpAp8ejcVCnz1KlPux9peGNCHWb6iFrq3J5yZL1TGEUIEPmW6IlJK8qWgL1Zxn-SgD0cxCCU3/s2048/2347A9AD-D3F5-45F5-A8A2-B2F205923758.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm0g6SlFYZSUh0P2tArk71BFYXxxh-OZ3RbBoh-fvqTpCA3lHi9JZgHqcBirWhEa-j1PwSpAp8ejcVCnz1KlPux9peGNCHWb6iFrq3J5yZL1TGEUIEPmW6IlJK8qWgL1Zxn-SgD0cxCCU3/w494-h640/2347A9AD-D3F5-45F5-A8A2-B2F205923758.jpeg" width="494" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This latest look was cooking in my head for months! I purchased this vintage Juicy Couture dark brown tracksuit way back in autumn of 2019. I’ve worn it here and there out of comfort but I had to snap on the y2k tip. I’m so not a fan of darker clothes but it was only right I took on the challenge with this set. So why not go for a sweet, cute, kawaii theme? </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDdCKgA8PKlzjIt2MUGqbhb0j-ohHA4N752xKyX4nK1jx5b3JKupTr9g4jUWzfjvH3K7bVsy1lpud-TobcM6IizFn6JPourmX6GWWFCU5MkKgf3U6w3STQvbmh7r3UDPRIOk1V8A11W0MK/s2048/95DE9DB5-31B2-49D8-ACE1-4468790DD3F4.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDdCKgA8PKlzjIt2MUGqbhb0j-ohHA4N752xKyX4nK1jx5b3JKupTr9g4jUWzfjvH3K7bVsy1lpud-TobcM6IizFn6JPourmX6GWWFCU5MkKgf3U6w3STQvbmh7r3UDPRIOk1V8A11W0MK/w494-h640/95DE9DB5-31B2-49D8-ACE1-4468790DD3F4.jpeg" width="494" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpsfXqMmDiTQn_KLrPC2K8lB56lQafu-_HXvtKYrWJoU0RzAmLKik4WwbnnJ4bXREfEGUDWt_y4Kh10RUy3J0jriDTA2RzMY_HxNZGSJA_gTvvvgXs11RKcEO-K-QDT-oPyTobfLuoef-_/s2048/5477D04B-8620-4602-B235-96073256D6E3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I choose the color themes pink and brown to go along with a whimsical dessert theme because I’m mad greedy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtipW2yVHT1SFkPAXkn6L2tcXbX-wUCkkg-OOb2EV5wpXhS1xsp6jkoeg5lVo7Cb70E39bRtmcIH9k802PaMKbH4n9mzEfmlx73_xu58r0pA9fsoxlagyF018aTBlTAr3XRPk3DZ-0GtJk/s2048/0CEE6B8B-8A61-4012-B767-F42042A7665D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtipW2yVHT1SFkPAXkn6L2tcXbX-wUCkkg-OOb2EV5wpXhS1xsp6jkoeg5lVo7Cb70E39bRtmcIH9k802PaMKbH4n9mzEfmlx73_xu58r0pA9fsoxlagyF018aTBlTAr3XRPk3DZ-0GtJk/w494-h640/0CEE6B8B-8A61-4012-B767-F42042A7665D.jpeg" width="494" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay tuned because this season is going to be filled with vintage 2000’s looks galore!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Look:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Tracksuit: </b>Vintage Juicy Couture dark brown butterfly tracksuit</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Shoes: </b>Mudd vintage y2k platform heels customized by me</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Top:</b> Auriviz lace tank cami</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Accessories:</b> Juicy Couture Vintage y2k bowling handbag, Juicy Couture earrings & necklace, customized bandana, rhinestone butterfly chain, Dollger cateye shades</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div><b>Photography</b>: Warren Alexander Photography<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Make-up Products:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Mented Cosmetics "Pink About Me" Lipgloss</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Juvia’s Place I Am Magic Velvety Matte foundation in "Rio 430”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Eylure Brow Pencil No. 10 Dark Brown</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">NYX Professional Makeup Shine Killer Primer</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Black Radiance True Complexion Banana Loose Setting Powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">L.A. Girl Pro Conceal HD Concealer in "Fawn" & “Tawny”</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Beauty Bakerie Coffee & Cocoa Bronzer Palette</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Juvia's Place "The Nubian" palette</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Juvia’s Place “The Festival” palette</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Valjean Labs Matte Setting Spray</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maybelline Volum’ Express The Colossal Mascara</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Nails:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pretty N Pressedz</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Hair:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">AISI Hair Blonde Streak Wig</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: lora, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><div style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://eepurl.com/dbPsOL" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: black; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: currentcolor; padding: 0px; transition: 0.25s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: 700; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Subscribe to The Dro Show here</span></span></a>!</span><br /><span style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif; font-size: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"></div><div style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: medium;"><br /></div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><!-- ShareThis BEGIN -->
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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-60853057854126693392021-02-01T01:18:00.017-06:002024-01-05T17:28:22.419-06:00Black History Month 2021 Black Owned Business Guide<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKy3AYIXeGjrJrECFcL88VaSMd2i1Izs9010g-1F5krGZhzaW1VKMURg8KX4Xg0CpjBF0bz95u48K7tGivoYwr4i-hluNUnzArkmBFk-qB5zaRmRdP5pvtk7iEWdV9muGsI1ijCERguVbp/s2048/bob+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1186" data-original-width="2048" height="370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKy3AYIXeGjrJrECFcL88VaSMd2i1Izs9010g-1F5krGZhzaW1VKMURg8KX4Xg0CpjBF0bz95u48K7tGivoYwr4i-hluNUnzArkmBFk-qB5zaRmRdP5pvtk7iEWdV9muGsI1ijCERguVbp/w640-h370/bob+2021.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> Happy Black History Month 2021 everyone! To celebrate, The Dro Show is featuring another Black Owned Business Guide (<a href="https://www.itsthedroshow.com/2020/11/bobholiday2020.html" target="_blank">here's the one from the holiday season you can still enjoy</a>). As per usual, we want to encourage readers to support Black owned businesses and circulate their dollars within Black American communities. <div><br /></div><div>The celebration that started as Negro History Week by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 has exploded into a phenomenon where the achievements, hidden histories, socio-political struggles and wins of Black people, particularly from America is enjoyed. Despite systemic racism, Black business creation and ownership has exploded within the past decade. No more "Black owned businesses are unprofessional" talk over here because the effort, craftsmanship, and service has been amped up in abundance. </div><div><br /></div><div>Take a look at some amazing Black owned and operated that you can support this month and beyond!</div><div><br /><h1 style="text-align: left;">Body & Skincare</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/mintandocean/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="640" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj59rXWaZdSKOHx2Jcy1F8JAQrqpbVk2AnirrmVw5Vnb_wWTb5p_yIpJuCFP04oy3kr4GWmkB13jgCm6sOvVXg0Gz4vvlpXKYxoZb75o4BbxZF2j003Po0JkrW8apVkpIry-M14HZuL8ri5/w400-h305/image0.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/mintandocean/" target="_blank">Mint & Ocean Apothecary </a></p><p>handmade organic & vegan bodycare, beauty & botanica items.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shop-itunu.myshopify.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="1080" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0bNxj6mmDekR3n89yyXfRdKaEPOOml9cRyaubp0UFHRLo1wQhoCNoxKwf0imQJs1dVCXXgF6cPrgOR35xGxZs6VKqw5OSYAy4hWKBfz5s4E-m_Ekrh4nzB24QL6bI0ws1PspUWXbpe-1w/w400-h210/F757FCF7-6C32-4E8E-9F4A-FFD289C71DEF.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://shop-itunu.myshopify.com/" target="_blank">Itunu</a></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">lifestyle brand specializing in head wraps, jewelry + self care and so much more.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.eyewonderbeauty.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1100" data-original-width="1300" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge8HV5ZDHbmD95xVuE0T-6uOtF8dfzPhHG_TRLClTV7-4yLnJN3SiYk5sLWRQaoyb3biI7jMRkKtMgWdqQPSmw-RGzhzMl06tSM15CTPbmBhphmDzAgk5bfTelLHTsO6TB6A0L0LFd6lHz/w400-h339/F14C4A77-E08E-4C6C-8881-FD1CEDB3FD0C.png" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222;"><div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.eyewonderbeauty.com/" target="_blank">Eye Wonder Beauty</a></span></div></div><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Vegan skincare and self care line that specializes in making skincare safe for those with sensitive skin.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://kenzstrandz.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1870" data-original-width="2048" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ8tG-okQG5kuB9kHS5JQ2E2plnRBtB6taU1iNeVofIIVHeafLcEhM24k_KMLR5GLllZBkPwqq3WbU8mx7rBwxUf7KpLKvkcO4bJp5ft6nNDTlhiG-dSfVqd4jfQWvN_-_jdWtDYiTdp3n/w400-h365/bob+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><a href="https://kenzstrandz.com/" target="_blank">Ken’z Strandz</a></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;"><div dir="auto">A place where hair health and styling coexist! We offer handmade hair care products with quality ingredients, crafted in Brooklyn, New York.</div><div dir="auto"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;">Clothing & Fashion</h1></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.morggana.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwxySBqjiDQHu-oacSlCSB6cX3FTdWxyKfLWLD4sfg4SrD3-kmEIaaKgbUkp1LFbM3mIeFI4gsNaZvGBMGNI_rXQPU1mHlBVjPN8jtS3reV6sgZngGz5eaKOt4G5v9cHagoX6p4WCL7J83/w225-h400/20499EA5-2A00-4B69-ADC5-8BBBD42ECE80.png" width="225" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.morggana.com/" target="_blank">Morggana</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Women’s clothing, handbags, stretch fabric thigh high boots and other shoes</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://so-chosen-clothing-apparel.myshopify.com/collections/all?page=1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1671" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWnL2F3A7sQPRx8PCU971sMG2Lcy839msR1WV_PPHpzgJmCUwVluTXa089_WAWyYhEgXR8-hAMABJgxdc6MH_NJHMdI8sWAZ5ZdZaoWNSuaaWTzgCWzCNUEotV009LatY9IwQb8LFpoRRP/w326-h400/image0+%25282%2529.jpeg" width="326" /></a></div><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://so-chosen-clothing-apparel.myshopify.com/collections/all?page=1" target="_blank">So Chosen Clothing & Apparel</a></span></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Clothing line providing tees, hats, phone cases and more.</span></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://hellaclassic.shop/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPgmXff8HvEFDUVpJgK9nogncAMY2xBUXLim11ELyQu70grxkVCXk-L3wtnoLBoGEwDhp4BRa3HnES3SIOhbJUj0MHDZtMyXkfNHxUyHYNRNzuFYk-kD4IWVEafCWDRXsPaWqjiNGWa-VT/w300-h400/image0+%25283%2529.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://hellaclassic.shop/" target="_blank">Hella Classic</a> </span></span></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: #222222; font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Hella Classic’s brand provides trendy and classic hair and body accessories ranging from costume accessories to 14k gold and silver. In addition to accessories, they offer Hella Classic branded apparel, most of which is made out of 100% organic cotton and produced in a wind mill powered, Fair Trade certified facility. They’ve recently moved into life styles items such as adult coloring books and crystal candles.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://nejha-keda.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1071" data-original-width="1125" height="381" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiL5MOOffn4vEeMASWQWX95h9aGCO7z-6gmltNHZU9mgt2e2ltGWJNGmnticthbpuiTPqEDvD4Dd4pdVDE9mTxZ6o1Un9fTRE4uBK0nyWZ4GGcC24SXw2_RKgjKw7jioCPhLwA5OUScUKP/w400-h381/image0+%25285%2529.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://nejha-keda.com/" target="_blank">NJK</a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Eye catching Black and uplifting items as well as monthly digital art .</span></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #454545; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Health & Fitness</span></span></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://livenbeauty.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="1170" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCQR_X9PommM_oGJPycTZbP31jy45ihyoooX5ry2JMEIk5pPBKfjoUtjSqIwKMq37-ZwRg-fUu-FdR70xx1PP8WHlN8nKxd0wUEb1ISeO_Spnk8H2Q7J3dG11Kjh4RjzxB_vnn966QgVZk/w400-h295/image0+%25281%2529.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://livenbeauty.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">LiveNBeauty</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Workout clothes for men and women of all shapes and accessories as well.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://destinationsportsbrand.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinEFGALVWOVMiJyFA8rhBNnVgQELOSQe8klI3yQ6bSqorC6cgGJEQiFjNO2xSnKtIZhod3_q8DGtM_CZZ6MDs6bw7aSNQsBrJZHRXN6fsdmFCmlB5BU8EBZFCT5Av1DiJcv_4ZKZaR-z_w/w400-h400/dsb+collage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/walkingqueensdanceworkshop" target="_blank">Walking Queens Dance Workshop</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Chicago based dance classes taught by Jacqueline Osinake for ladies 17+. Sunday classes range from hip hop to reggae and cost $15 per class of $45 for a membership.</div><br /><div style="color: black;"><br /></div><div style="color: black;"><br /></div><h1 style="color: black; text-align: left;">Home Decor</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://selassidecor.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4scdTw8bkQU2__uJ-FrbViyBVZ_jdyNQ87jPMNgJs0bRIM5dGv1hEZSCUFYyk34hMkDQkeLsuvcuducTOB_F7LTypE1nOF0dd98vXLZUZ-RW0PRVcRB0lZCoiGcLenlJwaXsF1yKoxoZ7/w400-h300/image1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="color: black;"><a href="https://selassidecor.com/" target="_blank">Selassi Decor</a></div><div style="color: black;"><br /></div><div style="color: black;">Custom neon signs. </div><div style="color: black;"><br /></div><h1 style="color: black; text-align: left;">Art</h1></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.dreamartsykel.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="601" data-original-width="398" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia24gVi2EkeBz1bC3Yneml3n0K7jqZG1SZ9zkNUh3YvW1e55XwlypxcWfC3xx0VhWBb6HEwgRxEPCexfgtT6I31lNmo6YG5x-vtNY7enl1obFgCWmdJj5_ejFtFlbtFaY7jy25JEdzSMR8/w265-h400/flyer+%25231+for+online+site.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.dreamartsykel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Art by Desvignes at Dream Artsy Kel</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Online art store featuring artwork created by Miss Stephanie Kelly and her fiance. Purchase everything from face masks and t-shirts made with sublimation ink to paintings and prints.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://theblkpaintedtanktop.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="1300" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpba5S74NtjdzHfQr24WLjilsXTjVT1bnJ6tp2eZvnCOtLbDLdwoiPxdfJdR_gao-WbolZShYpATw5wnW-I89zX-4mUu6YPLGZhL0ehUhFO70t3bAjwHEWjtlNBQ7gF7BZUNI62_GHV90i/w640-h278/83C9628D-E251-431D-8DFA-9C31F43B2C24.png" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://theblkpaintedtanktop.com/" target="_blank">The Black Painted Tank Top</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;">Created by New Jersey native Alana Brown in 2020, The Black Painted Tank Top creates unique art prints from digital illustration designs. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.lovekltart.com/shop" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="1700" height="224" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoe3M5j164-Re27XCDWJlwemGyPgU-it3a1FSDPhnHrmpsktlanuTpVcC_NjiQlAXgDD9uRPpETfW4oDtBn4HGOJybpUKfJX1sXWx2lR9vcHkJduNEZQTshlrAnj3epbUViRffOaFqKEY_/w400-h224/B8EF6DD3-953B-4BCF-9DFC-3B525D7B5201.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><b><a href="https://www.lovekltart.com/shop" target="_blank">KLT Art</a></b> </div><div><br /></div><div>Handmade jewelry, art, mugs, clothing and much more that celebrates pop culture and history in an artsy way.</div><div><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Jewelry & Accessories</h1></div></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shopsparrowandlily.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyE24YWwfdbjYzprxo5aOdYKt0UpA9kYNFLB0e5YnstFnJUM9BP53C7Qn0ZpQbH-Fv86t86qsO5GKgl27wO94vvA8CgMXyQT_Hj5i3WyzsPuUndYopg3RMZgQKGpVtXM3X9A3pvypbQWjq/w400-h320/bob.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><a href="https://shopsparrowandlily.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sparrow and Lily LLC</span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #212121;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Handmade and custom resin jewelry as well as housewares and trinkets. Everything is made with a simple yet functional style or purpose.</span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://prettythugnyc.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1388" height="311" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqwMTrtdp5t8HMqYCw1N_MHWRtPHufDyHlnmvnxBhIx0M1aGWShQFIkEtRnapmqS2-Oz1STrXVz1kEhuRUzDjDMAa5Ccqf6YLwsUv8VQCzh2IOPQDFr_G8dYVy6CNopFXhcPJ726TxaO0/w400-h311/EA5C5C84-1D05-44C8-A649-CEC4ED24356D.png" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://prettythugnyc.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Thug New York</a></div><div><br /></div><div><span face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: small;">Jewelry brand based in NYC.</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hair Care</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://justpeachyhaircare.com/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwORh21f4JN_IbJMXIbwGrRXVmgheesY1fFyTqi7uiwR6ZROvXXP45uxiNmUrnfOl3XAp2RgNqIQKnxqxhnoR581T3AyW4nPj5CEo0fpn1Hg_6z-VAkgSLsrUIetg2hUDG0LLV0jUOUy5o/w400-h300/image0+%25284%2529.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://justpeachyhaircare.com/" target="_blank">Just Peachy Hair Care LLC</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">All natural hair products & hair accessories. All of their hair products promotes hair growth with items like their Hair Growth Serum, Peachy Clean Shampoo & Peach Cream Conditioner, Peach Whipped Cream ( hair butter/beard butter). They even provide velvet durags, satin bonnets, and hair kits.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Intimates</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoversandFriendsBox" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="918" data-original-width="1080" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ26ABJ98fiJ5LoK1_7sdkfqyhRgklNnlKsW8Km-WJs9BUI0Z_ugyXM6LX4pHkksDfz4Qo_WFmBl8UO0ZFjay8SUfwsV7FwZBE1B_nvEG1KxH9b0rvO6rqpqnV90oT2UfVt42Qd2trLukO/w400-h340/lovers1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoversandFriendsBox" target="_blank">Lovers and Friends Box</a></b></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">At Lovers and Friends, you are welcomed you to an subscription-based service for your sexual desires. A black-owned business operating to fulfill your needs with a multitude of erotic products for your pleasure. This idea for the box came from our owner and creator Aisha. She has a history of working in the adult toy store industry and wanted to create a way for people to experience the greatness of introducing sex toys into their lives. Lovers and Friends is all about the experience, not just toys. Everything you need to make your night including skincare and safe sex tools. Each box will have a new theme related to popular sexual/ love songs. 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<!-- ShareThis END -->Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-82010589820292213852021-01-26T00:00:00.008-06:002024-01-05T17:28:59.488-06:00How To Shop For Vintage Fashions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGz4GFtkobSGjhcP098OnkEXfJfM_cvMgebDyfAGoZBkrtnOPnEJ9fguZ_XQJoapkSbP4oZDQOPjMOWB8Z59wUJhWgaJo2D8Sh0vg2vE92Yotm7dtoSW1_3MVALk79cuPo2zdBBhrG31QZis1NbGaiNnFXQY8XZqNzxWtHcCyPBmEDQbDflAB_lr65_vwM/s1500/89EEF1B3-01CD-44FD-83FE-21DF66BCC0AC.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGz4GFtkobSGjhcP098OnkEXfJfM_cvMgebDyfAGoZBkrtnOPnEJ9fguZ_XQJoapkSbP4oZDQOPjMOWB8Z59wUJhWgaJo2D8Sh0vg2vE92Yotm7dtoSW1_3MVALk79cuPo2zdBBhrG31QZis1NbGaiNnFXQY8XZqNzxWtHcCyPBmEDQbDflAB_lr65_vwM/w426-h640/89EEF1B3-01CD-44FD-83FE-21DF66BCC0AC.png" width="426" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Everywhere I go people ask me where I find these fabulous vintage pieces I rock and how I find them. As a self-proclaimed "Queen of Vintage", I'm finally creating a mini guide on how to successfully shop for vintage clothing. These tips are easy and will come naturally the more and more you shop and gain knowledge of vintage fashion culture.</span></div>
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1. <b>Have Knowledge of Vintage Clothing</b></div>
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One of the reasons I'm about to find vintage pieces so easily is because of my vast knowledge of pieces from different eras. I acquired this knowledge from watching vintage films, movies and observing the various styles and details in pieces of clothing. Plus, with my natural love for vintage fashion, I've always done research to extend my understanding. </div>
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If you're not hip to vintage fashion, do some research on different eras. Resources like Vintage Fashion Guild and other vintage fashion blogs provide <b><u><a href="https://vintagefashionguild.org/fashion-timeline/" target="_blank">timelines</a></u></b>, information on brands and designers, and details on fashion from different decades. </div>
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2. <b>Be Aware of Your Taste</b></div>
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My style is different from the next person's style, so everything I find. If you're into sportswear, look for pieces from the 1990's, and early 2000's. Looking for bold, bright, geometric prints? Enter into the 1980's. Having sense of your personal style will be very helpful in finding the great pieces for your wardrobe. If you're not too sure about the direction you want your personal style to go in, just pick whatever your heart desires!<br />
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Thrift stores are obvious when it comes to searching for great vintage finds, but there are plenty other places to grab great pieces too. </div>
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<li>Vintage stores/boutiques</li>
<li>Flea markers</li>
<li>Antique stores</li>
<li>Garage sales</li>
<li>Online (Etsy, Poshmark, Ebay, Depop, Storenvy)</li>
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Along my vintage shopping journeys, I come across some of the same brands and designers like Kasper for ASL, Evan Picone, and Lanz Originals. Depending on where you live and where you shop, you may start to become familiar with certain vintage designers. When I'm not familiar with a designer, I do a quick little Google or Etsy search on the designer to ensure said piece is indeed authentically vintage. </div>
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5. <b>Get Ideas From Fashion Bloggers</b><br />
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The great thing about the world wide web is all the fashion inspiration you can get from people all over the world. You can find so much modern inspiration and twists on vintage fashion from fashion bloggers (like me!) by doing a basic Google search, on social media sites like Pinterest, Instagram, and Lookbook. </div>
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6. <b>Review & Inspect</b><br />
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When I go vintage shopping, I grab whatever pieces I'm diggin' and throw 'em in the shopping cart. Before leaving, I find a nice, lowkey spot in the store (out of everyone's way) to review and inspect. I'm doing this for a couple of reasons:</div>
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<li><b>To find possible flaws on clothing:</b> Keep in mind these are used and old clothes so they may have stains, marks, holes, tears, missing buttons, and/or broken zippers on them. Based on the number of flaws, style and uniquness of the clothing, that determines whether or not I'll purchase it.</li>
<li><b>To measure & try on:</b> Clothing ran a bit smaller back in the day in comparison to the pieces from today. I bring my measuring tape with me just to measure based on the bust, waist, and hips. Measuring the length of pants and jeans is key too. It's best to have your own measurements jotted down in the notes section of your phone or on a notepad so you can compare yours with the ones at the store.</li>
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Drohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01292905533971338010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745907377963060618.post-80482707899563660002021-01-22T07:00:00.035-06:002024-01-13T02:24:32.781-06:00Look of the Day: Renaissance Woman Realness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhz5O03geRaR6HgunV3YBblsuQts2RKtXDaVzv-kUNyd9KQzVLtnqLuAybbxr4Xejd25H5JcVxr8LmQ_Lrb7Re_rB75bV95ZyGPpLYKPS9A3S_f7RDxYhZ9v8IQkR4zvIxQuPlHrsZH6z/s2691/cover+final.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1168" data-original-width="2691" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZhz5O03geRaR6HgunV3YBblsuQts2RKtXDaVzv-kUNyd9KQzVLtnqLuAybbxr4Xejd25H5JcVxr8LmQ_Lrb7Re_rB75bV95ZyGPpLYKPS9A3S_f7RDxYhZ9v8IQkR4zvIxQuPlHrsZH6z/w640-h278/cover+final.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>A true fashionista can take inspiration from any era and make it her own. And I do mean ANY era! As a lover and student of history, I regularly mix my love for the genre with my fashion (hence my overall vintage shop and style). This time I took a step out of the 20th century and dabbled into the 15th and 16th centuries.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This era was known as the Renaissance period which occurred after the Middle Ages which was a cultural and historic phenomenon that exploded in Europe where literatire, art, and politics were reborn. This era was primarily centered in modern day Italy where inspiration from ancient Rome was revisited and reproduced in the new era.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3upamjiAlRTLUcxSYMugBRa-6PIVaV9g09VmeTtz-PJOiOaGmT-31H1PsKZQl0LFRsUHdBWvRo-EdVaM_e0MMviDWd7uuWFOuPcWjbbwjOnuAzhtFzXNsaFC53t1cL39_Q1IsR2G7DkQ/s1867/F5B480E1-D2A2-41D2-B737-908AABF32579.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1867" data-original-width="1245" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho3upamjiAlRTLUcxSYMugBRa-6PIVaV9g09VmeTtz-PJOiOaGmT-31H1PsKZQl0LFRsUHdBWvRo-EdVaM_e0MMviDWd7uuWFOuPcWjbbwjOnuAzhtFzXNsaFC53t1cL39_Q1IsR2G7DkQ/w426-h640/F5B480E1-D2A2-41D2-B737-908AABF32579.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1Z3s2cHDn_0-ZnMwtgyOyGy4wk2zp9yTvADaJCyTar9YtGemqZ7SLAIwB0-AcVgPBicusTz8dvSwCG6zdRZmP0zhwUEcJnmzaoXqTh5moE9xBq41etPPfK_R4ihn_x4vYb_RaIW0VPVB/s2048/AA71FD19-EC4D-4DDB-B00F-35166E4A4AE6.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL1Z3s2cHDn_0-ZnMwtgyOyGy4wk2zp9yTvADaJCyTar9YtGemqZ7SLAIwB0-AcVgPBicusTz8dvSwCG6zdRZmP0zhwUEcJnmzaoXqTh5moE9xBq41etPPfK_R4ihn_x4vYb_RaIW0VPVB/w426-h640/AA71FD19-EC4D-4DDB-B00F-35166E4A4AE6.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I purchased this omg...amazing puff sleeve blouse last summer at a Buffalo Exchange shop and instantly fell in love. It immediately reminded me of a Tudor era gown especially with the puff sleeves and pearls. With it's modern touch with the round belly cut out, it even reminded me of a costume that could have been a costume worn on the 1996 "Romeo & Juliet" movie adaptation which carried its own 90's touch on the Shakesperian drama. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvq5-LI2wOdqS5qVJZCU9p295bcgyKtdW_2YVzhOGz3bNvZp0Xy12WxzZImZcsRij-dDe_WSquAhVbpFtCeuQG0wg_7D7WFdfWDY4REyyHCXf0dcghEceKrv6rZGk1a1fh-kuela12O2i0/s1920/IMG_9292.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvq5-LI2wOdqS5qVJZCU9p295bcgyKtdW_2YVzhOGz3bNvZp0Xy12WxzZImZcsRij-dDe_WSquAhVbpFtCeuQG0wg_7D7WFdfWDY4REyyHCXf0dcghEceKrv6rZGk1a1fh-kuela12O2i0/w426-h640/IMG_9292.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipq_pGukjDMSs-uwH_whIQiKUFTCz2sy-bStSI2weQSi1wgB1GXyxLnKZ4_MsF22oKsTCsFoampt49MZnjJJeMgmGNOEMXS65fj4RJLPdfutCC3aFqesojCR0x89Z8EeVi0NMG73hOwrV/s2048/3155371D-661D-4DDC-8FD4-8DA711B8446E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiipq_pGukjDMSs-uwH_whIQiKUFTCz2sy-bStSI2weQSi1wgB1GXyxLnKZ4_MsF22oKsTCsFoampt49MZnjJJeMgmGNOEMXS65fj4RJLPdfutCC3aFqesojCR0x89Z8EeVi0NMG73hOwrV/w426-h640/3155371D-661D-4DDC-8FD4-8DA711B8446E.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I styled this blouse with a layered pearl and cameo choker and Blackamoor brooch. Both cameo and Blackamoor jeweleries were widely popular during the Renaissance. Like most of what was revitalized in the period, cameo jewelry was popular in the Roman Empire (which originated during the times of Ancient Egypt).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPpzzsgf_m0TNqC77yS6j2DcS_8CUq10WtkTQWKx2Soj1vz8jJ1UsoVGVSi5GIwtZvJGd9LJuKD50PynwE_OzIAQNvJRtcraj3fP58PcX242gioTPUMdw11cK9JYFN9vi0MJr8LQ-TIo1I/s293/220px-Cameo_African_king_CdM_Paris_Babelon593.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="293" data-original-width="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPpzzsgf_m0TNqC77yS6j2DcS_8CUq10WtkTQWKx2Soj1vz8jJ1UsoVGVSi5GIwtZvJGd9LJuKD50PynwE_OzIAQNvJRtcraj3fP58PcX242gioTPUMdw11cK9JYFN9vi0MJr8LQ-TIo1I/s0/220px-Cameo_African_king_CdM_Paris_Babelon593.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blackamoor jewelry was based off of the Black Muslim Moorish people from North Africa who were integral part to the Renaissance period. Because of their influence in mathematics, politics, and art during the Middle Ages, Europe was even able to be reborn. The jewelry originated in Venice by a sculptor named Andrea Brustolon and contrary to popular belief, they were not created with racist intentions.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bLmcOLM_91_3VKKN5yPP4QmGBsZJjN-KmRpaQpwoeyV6FC7h96lrFNkihX-sqNOuetVYM3yvmrDg0DTwSd7QxJO2Z-NJy_tWfxvadycsFOwzbnztZSAEFw91iP1WG9Mz8HrI89YQXzML/s522/ST.-MAURICE-AS-A-KNIGHT-IN-SHINING-ARMOR.-PHOTO-BY-RUNOKO-RASHIDI.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="392" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bLmcOLM_91_3VKKN5yPP4QmGBsZJjN-KmRpaQpwoeyV6FC7h96lrFNkihX-sqNOuetVYM3yvmrDg0DTwSd7QxJO2Z-NJy_tWfxvadycsFOwzbnztZSAEFw91iP1WG9Mz8HrI89YQXzML/s320/ST.-MAURICE-AS-A-KNIGHT-IN-SHINING-ARMOR.-PHOTO-BY-RUNOKO-RASHIDI.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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A metallic pair of vintage J. Renee silver and gold flats to top it off. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zb-LfGliwMzv6Bvc7vqJVvDTMwLBZWz0lV0Fq7RdQov54H4dNX9rbmYL18LvQqowyQ6QD7_wiT881YrGJToBFgH5qJbMCC9K991HnkJLgnQa_TteuRNMxS9YDTLKhoOc1qsMbMykw_IJ/s1920/IMG_9313.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6zb-LfGliwMzv6Bvc7vqJVvDTMwLBZWz0lV0Fq7RdQov54H4dNX9rbmYL18LvQqowyQ6QD7_wiT881YrGJToBFgH5qJbMCC9K991HnkJLgnQa_TteuRNMxS9YDTLKhoOc1qsMbMykw_IJ/w426-h640/IMG_9313.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8i764UfluI46pHxUmtE0pV18MXBGS_AoFgsTR-lwLzwLeFupwKSJ_t4mfdiqo6chXxzRJqRR2rxG-u-X62OctmBwnheOYOo6JyeEcT7B13LmeCfW2mbnxyVnT5BO65uFGSl7YoQHZahO/s1920/IMG_9283.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm8i764UfluI46pHxUmtE0pV18MXBGS_AoFgsTR-lwLzwLeFupwKSJ_t4mfdiqo6chXxzRJqRR2rxG-u-X62OctmBwnheOYOo6JyeEcT7B13LmeCfW2mbnxyVnT5BO65uFGSl7YoQHZahO/w426-h640/IMG_9283.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What I loved most about this shoot was the location. My photographer and I shot at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry with it's Greco-Roman based architecture which very much gave renaissance era.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw18yRFFAqMq809eepO8ifGcJposAaCe7kB_zta3iWPUSz1LbAAEtbeN6cuDFbxYzl48ix6DIRvoWVNBW20Mkkb7G-8G-BFcA6C632R1fMvOpQF75LvZNxqF_QL8-Hecajq53npN2yzwYG/s1920/IMG_9293.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw18yRFFAqMq809eepO8ifGcJposAaCe7kB_zta3iWPUSz1LbAAEtbeN6cuDFbxYzl48ix6DIRvoWVNBW20Mkkb7G-8G-BFcA6C632R1fMvOpQF75LvZNxqF_QL8-Hecajq53npN2yzwYG/w426-h640/IMG_9293.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98Tf759pdWetrRhyphenhyphenPNYpBk6-QtnLhYFb9YInd6xiuPQx3461l6QdXr4LVxJabJYHXt9177nmVsP3mpFDaBy2OPwQdjXeHu2EAyldCxI-FgAorwGFzFw97-nR07N4MgYABQ3YHEG0jOgl8/s1641/F9F3DCC4-55B5-4EB0-A041-2637333EDBE3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1641" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98Tf759pdWetrRhyphenhyphenPNYpBk6-QtnLhYFb9YInd6xiuPQx3461l6QdXr4LVxJabJYHXt9177nmVsP3mpFDaBy2OPwQdjXeHu2EAyldCxI-FgAorwGFzFw97-nR07N4MgYABQ3YHEG0jOgl8/w532-h640/F9F3DCC4-55B5-4EB0-A041-2637333EDBE3.jpeg" width="532" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking forward to creating more post 20th century looks! What's your favorite decade or historical era?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Look:</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Top: </b>Retro puff sleeve, pearled blouse</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Pants: </b>Sag Harbor vintage trousers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Shoes:</b> J. Renee vintage 80's.90's metallic flats</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Accessories:</b> Vintage sequin purse, vintage Blackamoor brooch, vintage pearl jewelry</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div><b>Photography</b>: Warren Alexander Photography<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Make-up Products:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">elf Cosmetics Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Vampy Violet"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Covergirl Matte Ambition foundation in "Tan Golden 2"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Eylure Brow Pencil No. 10 Dark Brown</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Makeup Revolution Luxury Banana Powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">L.A. 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<a href="https://mielleorganics.com/collections/shampoo/products/rosemary-mint-strengthening-shampoo" target="_blank">Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo</a></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" style="background: repeat rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://mielleorganics.com/collections/shampoo/products/rosemary-mint-strengthening-shampoo" target="_blank">
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<a href="https://mielleorganics.com/collections/conditioner/products/babassu-oil-and-mint-deep-conditioning-protein-moisture-replenisher" target="_blank">Babassu Oil & Mint Deep Conditioner</a> </span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" style="background: repeat rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
<a href="https://mielleorganics.com/collections/hawaiian-ginger/products/hawaiian-ginger-moisturizing-hair-butter" target="_blank">Moisture RX Hawaiian Ginger Moisturizing Hair Butter</a></span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" style="background: repeat rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
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<a href="https://mielleorganics.com/collections/rice-water/products/rice-water-split-end-therapy" target="_blank">Rice Water Split End Therapy</a> </span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" style="background: repeat rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
<a href="https://mielleorganics.com/collections/hair-oils/products/rosemary-mint-oil" target="_blank">Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil</a> </span><span class="style-scope yt-formatted-string" dir="auto" style="background: repeat rgb(249, 249, 249); border: 0px; color: #030303; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">
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