OKAY, who’s ready for NYC content?! This post is dedicated to two of my favorite things: coffee and photos. I have been exploring this magnificent city for months now, and I have finally visited enough spots to make a whole…
My Tips For Online Shopping + My Favorite Plus Size Retailers Online
I was never a huge online shopper. You could find me exclusively shopping in store. I think it’s mostly because I hate returning things and I hate when things don’t fit. The honest truth about online shopping is that this…
6 Tips for Decorating Your First Apartment On A Budget
My room is truly my happy place. You could say it’s my sanctuary at this point. If you haven’t seen my room, you should definitely check out my room tour on YouTube. I walk you through where I purchased and…
My Thoughts On Blogging in 2019
Dictionary.com defines purpose as “the reason for which something exists or is done”. I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about my purpose in blogging. Most of the time, bloggers are expected to find and hold fast to a niche….
My New York City Digest | Vol IV
It’s been a little over 8 months since I’ve been living in New York City. EIGHT WHOLE MONTHS. I’ve brunched a ton and explored pretty much every neighborhood of Manhattan. My goals for the next few months are to make…
Consumers Are More Powerful Than Ever | Get With the Times Recap
This is a sponsored post in partnership with The New York Times Get With The Times and Her Campus Media. All opinions are my own. Podcasts are my jam now. I have hours of tasks in the lab that I…
Me, My Cells + The Ph.D. Life
This blog has been mainly focused on style, beauty, and lifestyle. I love that and it seems like you all do too. But, I have been getting an increasing number of questions about what I do from 9-5 (at the…
Spring Trends I Can’t Wait To Try!
After living here for almost 7 months now, I realized that New Yorkers simply dress better. Imagine that kid you went to high school with who was always just a little bit more fashion forward than the rest of your…
I’m Tired of Pretending: That I Understand Credit Cards
I don’t know about y’all but as a kid, I thought credit cards were magical. My parents always pulled them out for big purchases which almost always meant bringing something amazing home. Whether it was my Easy Bake oven or…
Stop Counting Down the Days to Graduation
So many things have happened over the past few weeks. My course load and work responsibilities have ramped up, content creation on my other platforms has been taking off, and I’ve been feeling some feelings about things going on around…
5 Tips For Creating Kick A** Graphics In Adobe Illustrator
There are several affiliate links throughout this blog post. When you shop through these links, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Forever thankful for your support. The bag in this post was gifted to me…
My New York City Digest | Volume III
It’s my six month anniversary with NYC today and my love affair with this city is stronger than ever, even when I’m a frozen nugget. Y’all are always asking me for recommendations for places in the city. I’m not ready…