wifey material

Two months late on this post! But better late than never, right? Wow! So many exciting things and I’ve just been basking in it honestly. My birthday was back in April and it was one for the books; I got engaged to the love of my life omg!! We were in Belize, on the island of San Pedro with my family; beautiful country by the way and definitely will be back since it holds a special place in my heart now. It’s a day I knew would come since we’ve been locked in since college lol, but I just wasn’t expecting it. Girl, imagine a chaotic scream. That was me when he got on one knee! Pure joy and happiness is the mood right now and I’m so excited to continue our journey of love.

Now on to this birthday look, which centered around this skirt and top from a black woman-owned London based brand called Gbemi. The trip was the perfect opportunity to snag some of their pieces as I had been following them for some time and loved their bold and colorful designs. Nothing screams clear skies, beach and tropical weather than this look! The color palette and floral design just gave what it needed to. Craftmanship and detail were **chef’s kiss*, which convinced me to be a continued supporter. When you find small independent brands creating fresh and new designs that are affordable, snag them up ma’am! You know I had to accessorize, which tied the whole look together! On the feet are the infamous Steve Madden Versace dupes, Zara earrings and sequin bag from ASOS. Yummy is how I felt on my bday, okayyy! The extra bling bling on my finger didn’t hurt either. Definitely challenging myself to post more summer content and not be slack! How is your summer going so far? What are your plans? xoxo

textures & tones

Making a statement is the motto for the year. Not just for my personal style but in every facet of my life. Who better to show out and show up for yourself, then you? Putting this look together was so fun! The highlight, of course, is the origami denim from a brand called Lot Number. I’ve never seen denim like this before, so they were a perfect addition to my wardrobe. To keep the theme of texture going, I paired it with this top from Zara, which I got back in 2019 right before the resurgence of the popcorn top aesthetic. Fun fact, I honestly predicted the resurgence of popcorn/texture tops back in 2016! My sister can back me up lol. Either way, I love that this vibe is back. It really adds character to a look instead of just a standard plain top. Giving a bit of pizazz without doing too much, you know? To finish off the look, I added my Fenty creepers and green tote to bring the whole look together. What do you all think of this look?

FOUR TWENTY BABY

Another year around the sun. So thankful, first and foremost, to God. Although it’s been quite hectic and we’re still recovering from 2020 (while also adding the “BS” 2021 has already thrown our way), I remain positive about the future and grateful for all the beautiful things that are in my life right now. It’s crucial to cherish each moment, and even though I may not have everything that I want, I truly have everything that I need. Anything that comes after will just be a bonus. This year, I spent my birthday with people that I love and who love me, and I rested in the blessing of being alive. I felt the excitement of what’s to come and embraced the change that was in the air. New things are on the horizon! This look was inspired by the song “Golden” by the multi-talented Jill Scott; my forever life mood: I’m ALWAYS livin’ my life like it’s golden.

MONOCHROMATIC

Brown is a color that I absolutely adore and that I definitely need more of in my closet! Blame the Taurus in me, but I just love earth tones! This look is casual and chic but definitely giving “boss” vibes. You can’t go wrong with a well-fitted blazer to dress up a look and make you feel put together. Perfect for women’s history month in my opinion! How has March been going for you? Still in quarantine? Or are you over it and ready for hot girl summer to be here already? Let me know down below. xoxo

VDAY LOOKBOOK

Hey friends! Hope you all enjoyed this past weekend of love; whether you spent it with family, friends, partner, or most importantly yourself! If this holiday is a reminder of anything, it’s to work on that self-love sis! I just wanted to do a quick check-in with a few of the looks that I put together for Valentine’s Day weekend; all looks were rented from my job! My absolute favorite is this red ruffle blazer dress from C/meo Collective. Which look is more your style? Also drop the deets on how your weekend of love went! *winky face* xoxo, J.