Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month | How to Support a Mother Who Has Experienced a Stillbirth
Last week I received an email. The message, a very kind and thoughtful one, was quite unexpected. I made it through the entire email without crying until I glanced at the bottom and saw an image that read, “October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month.” Until that point, I’d done a pretty good job of avoiding…

Personal Style | Colorful Plus Size Shift Dress ft. Nordstrom Rack
I’m all for colorful, stretchy, printed shift dresses…all year! Plus size shift dresses have become one of the easiest garments to style and shop for. During the warmer months I tend to gravitate towards dresses, especially maxi’s and tunic dresses. So when I saw this Maggy London beauty on sale online at Nordstrom Rack I knew it had…

Personal Style | How to Wear a Tunic Dress
Let’s get into today’s outfit! This black and white tunic dress was hidden in my closet in a Nordstrom Rack bag, with a few other goodies. After digging through the bag and realizing how amazing the items were, I knew I HAD to wear them ASAP. I mean, who doesn’t love a good tunic dress…

#WNJPlaylist| 5 Songs to Motivate You Everyday
If there’s one thing I know for sure it’s that music has the power to motivate and inspire! Weather at work, in the car or home, I listen to music everyday. My taste in music is very random, but I like that. You can catch me listening to Nicki Minaj and 2Pac in the morning,…

Thrifted Style | 8 Thrifty Bloggers You Should Follow
I’ve been dying to create a list like this forever! So today I’m beyond thrilled to share my list of 8 Thrifty Bloggers You Should Follow. In the past I’ve done some Thrifty Friend Features and they’ve been a lot fun, and seemingly helpful to those who’re searching for thrifty tips and tricks. I’ve actually featured quite a…

#FearlessWoman Feature | Shanna of Because Shanna Said So
Today’s #FearlessWoman is style blogger Shanna of Because Shanna Said So. I was immediately drawn to Shanna’s fashion-forward and relatable style, but as I started following her even more I found myself falling for her fun and down-to-earth personality. I also admire a woman who loves her husband and kids and Shanna definitely fits that to a tee! Shanna…

Lifestyle | Downsizing + Affordable Home Decor
Darrius and I couldn’t be more excited about our upcoming move! After several conversations, we finally decided that downsizing to a smaller apartment is the smartest option for us right now. When we first got married, I was gung ho about having a two bedroom apartment; after all, I needed that extra bedroom for office space. After…

Personal Style | Kimono and Leggings
Happy Monday! Despite being under the weather, my weekend was pretty good. I was able to get out of the house and browse the #Nsale at Nordstrom. I ended up purchasing this kimono that I’d been watching for a few days. When I saw it in the store (on sale) I knew it had to…

#WNJEats | 5 Must Visit Restaurants in Columbia, MD
This summer I promised to get out and explore Columbia, MD. Of course this means visiting the best restaurants the county has to offer. Well, I’ve been doing just that and today I want to share the 5 must visit restaurants in Columbia, MD. I know some of you may not reside in Columbia, or…