Month: December 2021

DIY Crochet Jacket – Brown

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I’ve been creating Crochet Jackets for a few years. It started off as a design that I challenged myself to create because, to my knowledge, these crochet jackets only existed in my brain. Over the years, I’ve created this crochet jacket in several colors. Although I started creating these jackets a few years ago, it’s always fun to work on a new color. My auburn box braids inspired me to create a brown one. Crocheting is my favorite pastime. Once I begin creating, I have to see it through. Finishing it becomes so…

Stepping Out – Purple Ruffle Dress

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I haven’t been going out much but I had to step out and celebrate JDot’s birthday. I threw on a purple ruffle dress from Zara and accessorized it with the Befitting Style Linked Earrings from the Link Up Collection. It’s the latest collection from Befitting Style and I’m so excited about it! It’s one of my favorites so far as I’m drawn to the antique gold tone. Nothing like celebrating the gift of life with good people and having my best friend, Marllory by my side was a special treat as she always…

My 20s Were Ghetto and Fabulous

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As I reflect on this year, let’s reflect on my 20s really quickly since I basically exited that decade this year. I hear that your 20s are when you make a lot of mistakes and it’s okay not to have your life together because most people don’t have their life together in their 20s and I’m glad I heard that before entering my 20s but it still didn’t keep me from wishing I had my life together in my twenties. My twenties came with a lot of ups and downs/some…