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Ultimate Black Friday Shopping Guide

There is less than 3 weeks before biggest shopping frenzy. Are you going out for Black Friday? I haven’t been out for a few years and since Cyber Monday has picked up…. well I just stay at home. I hear and see how chaotic it can be banging for buck! I will never forget when I stood outside of Best Buy at 3am, waiting for them to open at 6 am to purchase a laptop for my freshman year. I was senior in high school and I was getting a head start on college life. Anyway, the line was wrapped around the building and it was freezing cold. I got into the store to find out that they sold out. LIMITED SUPPLY! Since then I have learned from that fiasco. When I do think about Black Friday I like to start early and plan it out. I look and my finances and prioritize my shopping list to make sure I am getting what I need and want. In addition, I also shop around and look for the best deal. I really found a lot of good items when I participate in the frenzy. To avoid the Black Friday headache or …

Chapter 11| November Plan and Goals

Happy November everyone! Look how quick we transition from Halloween to the Holiday season, LOL. If you saw my timeline on Facebook you would see funny post and memes referencing the Grinch and the girl dancing super hard to jingle bells. Well that how I am going to pull up at my parent’s house for that tasty meal my mom is going to prepare for Thanksgiving. (Sidenote: I am going to help her with the cooking this year). Yes I love food and Thanksgiving food is such favorite of mine. To add to the occasion, November helps me put things back in to perspective, Gratitude. I try to practice gratitude to all year round. However, it more sweet when you share it with others. So, we all gather around the table, my mom and myself, tell each other all the things we are thankful for. Yes! November is going to be another great. I am being very intentional when I say that. On today’s post I am going to reflect on last month while sharing my personal goals and share latest fashion styles and trends. To add, I am going share with you all all the great post and goals …

Self Care

How To Set Personal Boundaries as Highly Sensitive Person

Do you know what setting boundaries are? Honestly, boundaries was something I became very familiar with in my mid twenties. It was quiet foreign to me before than until I had to learn how important it is to me to protect my energy. It was right around the time I become more aware of my anxiety triggers, and learning of being empath & highly sensitive person. I was also afraid to tell people how feel, or speak up for myself and agree with things to avoid disagree. All signs I was lacking setting personal boundaries. To add, working on my blog, taking pictures, obligations, invitations, and expectations. I was stretched out paper thin. After a long day of working, mood changes, doing for others and making sure and such; I was so drained. As an empath and a highly sensitive person, it is very important to me to guard my energy. To protect my energy I learned that setting boundaries is very important for my mental health. On today’s post I will share 10 ways on how to set boundaries for empaths and for the highly sensitive. Boundaries are your responsibility. You decide what is and isn’t allowed in your …

Motivation, Self Care

How to Spend Your Time Alone?

I spend a lot of time of alone. I am a natural loner; my daddy, uncles, and grandpa are all loner. I got it honest. On top of it all, I am a only child so there you have it I spend a lot of time with myself. I am also an ambivert, I like being around people however there are times I need to be left alone. Sometime last year, I was super lonely. I addressed some of the side affects of being a loner, here. Honestly, I was not spending my time alone like I should. I rely on people, and not using that time for self discovery. I had to be mix and I had to be around somebody, even if they were not right for me. Now, I can say that am truly getting use to my own company. On today’s post I am sharing a few ways on how you spend your alone. To add there are a lot of benefits to using your alone time, this is something I am going to share as well. If you want to learn the benefit, please continue on reading this post. Alone by herself she built the …

Fall Style, Fashion

Weekend OOTD|Fall Easy Everyday Coat |Shein

It is that time yall. It is that time to start consistently wearing a jacket or coat. Honestly.. I am not ready to trade in my light jackets for a heavier coat. I have to face facts! I live in Detroit, and I can not escape from the cold weather. Anyway, I have been looking at different style of jackets and coats. Long coats, trenches, moto jackets… all types. I recently purchase this inexpensive long coat from Shein. Guess how much I spent on this coat? Take a guess! Let me know in the comment section. On today’s post I will sharing my thought on this coat, and how I came up with the the quick easy classic everyday look. The secret of great style is to feel good in what you wear. -Inès de la Fressange On the weekends I like to keep my looks very simplistic. Very minimal!. To also mention is was quite chilly. I needed a coat to keep me warm, but also serve up style. So I pulled out my long houndstooth notched coat that a purchase for Shein. This coat is such a classic piece, and it can be worn any where. Style it up …

Motivation, Self Care, Wellness

20 Small Ways to Improve Your Life

Improving your life does not have to be hard. Small changes are very beneficial to improving my life. A sis is getting older and she can’t be doing the same thing she was doing in her early 20s. It is something that I constantly and consistently work on -Day by day. It does not have to be super big gesture. Small steps in the right directions can help with personal development. Forming good habits can lead you into developing a better life for yourself. On today’s post I sharing 20 quick and simple ways to help improve your life. These steps range from stress relievers, help you become a better “you”, forming better relationships, and healthier lifestyle. As of lately I noticed that I have been make small changes with what I eat. I have been drinking about 64oz of water everyday, eating oatmeal, and having salad consistently for the past few weeks. I noticed that small changes have been making me feel so much better. When my gut is happy I am happy. SMALL CHANGES TURN INTO BIG IMPROVEMENTS! Check out the list below to see more. 20 Small Way to Help Improve Your Life Drink plenty of water …

Fall Style, Fashion

OOTD| How To Style A Romper In The Fall?

Rompers in the fall? It’s kinda cold. Hmmmm. Let me be clear, I had upmost full intent to wear this in the summer. However, I did not get around to wearing it. I have too many clothes. And yeahhhh…. I wear some of the same pieces all the time. I know! So, I am trying to be a bit more intentional when trying out new things. How can I pull off a romper in the fall? Well I did it! It’s October and I got my body in a cool cheetah print romper from Forever 21. Sidenote: It currently on sale! I think I look super cute or whatever. As of the lately, Michigan weather has been up and down. Cold and breezy in the morning, warm mid day, and breezy when the sun starts to set. So how do you style yourself in this wishy washy weather. Layering is key and invest in transitional apparel. I think a romper could become a great transitional piece to add to your wardrobe. On today’s post I am sharing how I wore my romper, and others ways to style a romper in the fall. Rompers are so cute until you are peeing in …