Essence Style

 

 

Hello, Everyone!!!.

 

 

I've been waiting for the perfect opportunity to take pictures in front of this colorful brick wall along the BQE, and luckily I was giving the opportunity last weekend, thanks to the Essence Street Style Block Party in Dumbo. I went to the first annual Essence Street Style with my mom but this time around I went with my boyfriend. 

 

 

When we first arrived, we made a beeline for the food trucks to gain some energy for the festivities. As always they were plenty of natural hair and style stars in the building. I saw some of my favorite bloggers including honoree Blake Von D, HeyGorJess, Taren Guy, and also singer Kelly Rowland. After being in the scorching heat for hours, it was nice to top the day off with a refreshing pineapple filled with Blue Hawaiian cocktail.  Sorry I didn't get any pics, it was just too good I couldn't resist.

 

 

 

P.S. I have to give full credit to my boyfriend who helped me picked out my outfit because I matched so seamlessly with the background.

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outfit Details:

Romper: Target 

Shoes: H&M

Bag: Target

Lipstick: Beeper (Colourpop)

 

 

Until next time,  XOXO

  

 

 

10 Facts About Me

 

 

 

 

Hello, Everyone!!!.

 

 

When I first created my blog a year ago, I introduced posts titled "Tag Tuesdays" as a way for you, my reader to get to know me on a personal level. Below are a few 10 random facts about me.

 

1. I hate bugs, it is definitely the worst time of the year for me. I do whatever I can to kill them. Even if I see a bug on TV I will freak out & start to itch.

2. I love hot sauce on everything !!!!,  I keep hot sauce in my bag, SWAG lol

3. My astrological sign is Pisces.

4. I can be pretty shy around people I do not know, however  I am easy to talk to.

5. I do not like to dance in public, it's where my shyness is at the highest. But my boyfriend is very slowly getting me to dance with him.

6. I can listen to music for hours, especially 90's and early 2000's it brings me back to the good olé times.

7. I eat salmon at least once a week for dinner *basil and garlic recipe I found online*

8. My favorite TV shows at the moment is Shameless and Power, I live for a good drama.

9. I have committed to a no heat challenge for my natural hair journey which means no curling iron or blow dryer for a year. So far it's been 3 months.

 

10. I've start a new weight loss journey and I made it my mission to drink half my body weight in water.

 

 

 

📷 by le boyfriend ❤

 

 

Until next time, XOXO

Summer '16 Playlist

 

 

Hello Everyone!!!

 

 

If you live in North America, you know we are experiencing heat waves, left and right from the West to East Coast. I cannot lie this extreme heat makes me not want to do anything but take several trips to the beach to get my summer tan which I did over the weekend with my boyfriend. Any beach day requires tanning oil, towels, beach umbrella and lastly swimwear, I prefer one piece or high waist bottoms. It is not complete without a few good magazines and music. Here are some of my favorite songs of Summer Sixteen and some classic summer jams.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime

 

 

 

Calvin Harris - This Is What You Came For (Official Video) ft. Rihanna

 

 

Miguel - How Many Drinks? (Remix) ft. Kendrick Lamar  

 

 

Maroon 5 - This Summer's Gonna Hurt Like A Motherf****r (Explicit)  

 

 

Beyoncé - Baby Boy

 

Salt-N-Pepa - Shoop

 

Rihanna- Work

 

 

Curlfest 2016

 

 

 

Hello, Everyone !!!.

 

Over the weekend, my boyfriend and I went to a natural hair festival known as CurlFest hosted by the lovely ladies of the Curly Girl Collective. I was unable to attend last year so I was happy to bring my boyfriend along with me for my first time. When we arrived at Prospect Park  the line was super long but it moved with ease. Unfortunately by the time we got to the entrance , they were out of goodie bags but I was able to snag some samples from Cantu, Shea Moisture and Tropical Isle. I definitely spotted natural hair youtubers including Actually Ashly, SunkissAlba, Notorious Kia and  Maria Antoinette to name a few. The crowd was filled with natural hair men and women with great style. We left about a hour before the fun ended but we had a blast nonetheless. I will be returning back next year and I will take sure to arrive much earlier and take a lot more pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outfit Details: 

Denim top: Boohoo

Denim skirt: Boohoo

Mules: Target

Bag: Cythina Rowley

Earrings: Street vendor

Lipstick: NYX (Eden)

 

 

 

Until next time, XOXO

 

 

Summer Moments: Part 2

 

 

Hello, Everyone!!!. Last week was full of firsts for me, I did things I never thought I would do ever. The summertime is perfect trying out new things and going on mini adventures in your own city. On Wednesday I went to see a movie by myself in the park (very usually for me BTW).  

 

 

 

During the summer, the city offers movies screening for free in the parks. I watched the movie The Neighbors at the Hudson River Park in Chelsea Piers. I came fully prepared with my snacks and towel and tow. After the movie I met up with my boyfriend and we had drinks on the water.

 

 

 

Movie Date 

Outfit Details:

Hat: American Apparel

Top: Target

Pants: Target

Shoes: Target

Earrings: H&M 

 

 

 

 

 

On another note,  Coney Island has always been a favorite of mine ever since I was a kid. It has definitely changed from what I remember. Last weekend I was surprised by my boyfriend when he took me to Coney Island although it wasn't my first time there however I never been on the Ferris Wheel because I'm slightly afraid of heights. However I bite the bullet and faced my fears.

 

 

 

 And what better way than to go with your partner in crime #countmein. Let's just say I had a good time and plan on creating more summer memories.

  

 

 

 

 

 

Coney Island

Outfit Details:

Romper: Target

Necklace: Fossil

Bag: Forever 21

 

 

 

 

 

 

Until next time,  XOXO

Basquiat

 

 

 

 

Hello, Everyone. Although I no longer live in Brooklyn, I am a true Brooklyn girl at heart. I would use any excuse to visit my favorite borough especially to attend a cool summer event.

 

 

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 Last weekend I was able to visit the Brooklyn Museum of Art to see the exhibit of an well known artist named Jean Michel Basquiat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

   

  

  

 

 

 

 

The exhibit featured rare unknown notebooks written by Basquiat himself filled with poetry and sketches. It was great to see inside of the mind of an art genius.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you are ever in the New York City area, you should definitely check it out. It is well worth it, make a date!!. 

 Thank me later...

 

 

(P.S some images taken from Instagram)

 

 

 

Until next time, XOXO

 

 

 

Happy Birthday To Me!!!!!

Today I turn 27 years old!!!!

I just want to take this time to thank all of my followers. I appreciate that you take the time to read my blog. Also I am grateful for every year God gives me the opportunity to live and accomplish my life goals and dreams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outfit Details:

 

Crop top: Target
Shirt: Old Navy
Leggings: Kirna Zabete for Target
Boots: H&M
Necklace: Unknown
Hat: American Apparel
Coat: Forever 21
Fur vest: Banana Republic
Bag: Banana Republic
Lipstick: Black Radiance (5014)

 

 

Until next time, XOXO