// Detroit welcomes it’s first modern nail bar, The Ten. On Thursday September 22, I attended The Tens Grand Opening celebration. Hosted by co-founders Anika Jackson and Kelli Coleman. Offering mani's and pedi's as well as adult beverages and drinks. The Ten Nail Bar is a great place to sit back and relax while treating yourself to some self care. Instead of having individual nail stations, there's a bar where customers will sit to get the perfect 10 nails. If you[...]
// Last week I attended the 2016 Detroit Homecoming. It was a three-day event starting on September 14th until the 16th. The Homecoming showcases the city’s creative contributions to technology, music, art, entertainment, fashion, and architecture. Focusing on ideas for Detroit’s reinvention. With everything that was going on during the Homecoming, I attended the Creativity Showcase which was held at the Orchestra Hall. The Creative Showcase was a “living tableau” of 10 vignettes fe[...]
// On Saturday, August 27th, I attended Neighborhood Flavor Detroit, Summer Block Party presented by Jack Honey, with a live performance by Detroit native Mayaeni. Jack Honey has teamed up with Roc Nation and through this partnership, Mayaeni has returned to her hometown to celebrate the place where it all began. She gives fans a glimpse of the city that helped influence the artist she is today. I had a chance to sit down with the singer for a one on one interview, here’s what she ha[...]
// // ]]> If you’re not familiar with The Fragrance Outlet I recommend checking them out if your a fragrance fanatic. They’re one of the nation’s largest retailers of genuine designer fragrances. They have something for everyone including scents from some of my favorite designers and brands like Gucci, Versace, Givenchy, Dior and many other in-demand fragrances. The Fragrance Outlet has over 100 stores located throughout the US, so there’s bound to be one near you, if not, you can[...]
// // ]]> Great things are happening in the city of Detroit! This past Thursday I attended a grand opening celebration for Detroit is the New Black newest retail location Downtown at 1426 Woodward Ave. Inspired by the city, Detroit is the New Black is “a movement of humans energized by the history and resilience of the city. We combine minimalism and high street aesthetic to achieve the perfect balance of urban fashion. A mantra for Rebirth. Industry. Inspiration. Authenticity[...]
// // ]]> I’m always looking for new beauty products to try, especially anything that will help improve the overall look of my skin. Lately I’ve been hearing about all the wonderful benefits of using (activated) charcoal and how it’s great for drawing out impurities from your pores. I came across this charcoal mask by Daiso after watching a few skincare videos on YouTube. I decided to try the mask out to see if this charcoal is all that’s it’s cracked up to be. I don’t have a[...]
I’ve been out of high school for a while now, and since then, many trends have come and gone. After looking through old photos and yearbooks, my main reaction to my style back then was "OMG I can’t believe I used to wear that!" It’s funny looking back at my old so-called style and seeing how much it has evolved over the years. In my first year in high school, I was somewhat of a tomboy, mostly wearing baggy clothing and sneakers. By the time I reached my sophomore year, my clothes[...]
These up-and-coming designers are looking to Rebuild, Restore and REFRESH with their t-shirt line. Their looking to restore the feeling people had when they didn’t have to buy expensive clothes to be considered “fresh”. I had a quick Q&A session with the designers and here’s what they had to say. Tell me about Refresh? How did you come up with the name? Refresh is the clothing company created by Michael Austin and Corey Naylon. The name came about after going over multiple name[...]
// // ]]> This past Saturday I had an opportunity to host a Fashion Closet Shopping Experience at Macy’s, where I had my own in-store closet setup with a few of my favorite Spring 2016 looks. Shoppers had the chance to view my picks and get fashion advice on how to create a look or what piece to wear with what. There was also an impromptu fashion show, mini makeovers, a photo booth, Sips and Bites, a DJ and Free Consultations with Macy’s My Stylists. My closet included some of[...]
// // ]]> As adults, we sometimes get so wrapped up in our day to day lives we forget to take time out for the ones we love. This Mother's Day, if you have the opportunity to spend time with your mom, do it. 1. Breakfast In Bed Surprise mom with breakfast in bed. 2. Wine Tasting Spend the day at a winery, tasting different wines. 3. A Mystery Train Ride Enjoy a murder mystery dinner with mom. 4. Take a Class Together With so many d[...]