Lifestyle. Melanin. Me: Off the Beaten Path.
Happy November, ya'll. This weekend, I decided to put in some Bantu knots for her in an effort to change up the usual two-strand twist and/or fro look that she likes to sport. This isn't the first time I wore Bantus, but I changed things up a bit. Typically, I Bantu on dry, stretched hair; i.e., an …
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We've discussed my relationship with trends. But lately, for fall fashion, I'm intrigued by the crop top paired with midi skirts/high-waisted pants look. So intrigued that I want to try it. Let's talk about that for a second. I've never voluntarily worn anything that is cropped. Never. For one thing, the belly don't like to be exposed. And I'm …
I was so with the peplum craze when it all started. I thought it was such a classy look, for one thing, and/or something to dress up an otherwise casual outfit. It really was a pleasure to see ladies rocking their peplum outfits all around me. But there was no way I was joining them. See, …
One thing I don't incorporate more in my ensembles are statement pieces, particularly jewelry. I tend to go for the gold hoop look for earrings, and I very rarely wear necklaces. Likely because of my weird childhood habit, perhaps? Clearly I love hoops. Anyway, my new fashion project, in my constant effort to creatively step …
This Square Peg. 