Oprah’s Life You Want Weekend in D.C., Part II – Trailblazers in Full Effect
Day 2 of The Life You Want Weekend in D.C. was my favorite. Not only did we complete workbook activities taught by Oprah (more of that in Part III), but we also had the opportunity to be inspired by the stories of 4 amazing trailblazers. The trailblazers included Elizabeth Gilbert, Iyanla Vanzant, Pastor Rob Bell, and Mark…
Event Recap – Oprah’s Life You Want Weekend in D.C., Part I
I’m still on a high from Oprah’s Life You Want Weekend tour stop in Washington, D.C. this past weekend. As I mentioned in this post, I was blessed to have the opportunity to cover the event as media. I was expecting the event to be thought provoking, powerful and of course enjoyable. To say that the…
The Fashion of Goodwill – Greater Washington Goodwill Fashion Show 2014
Whenever there’s an event involving thrifting, a good cause, and a breath taking venue, I’m there. Thursday nights Greater Washington Goodwill Gala & Fashion Show was exactly that! This is my 3rd year attending and I must say, this year was my favorite! The event took place at the new Marriott Marquis on Massachusetts Avenue in Washington, D.C. –…
Life + Style Feature | Alissa of The Adored Life
Alissa is a recent college graduate from Kansas. Thanks to Bloglovin‘, I found her site a few months back. I enjoy the way she incorporates some of the latest trends in her OOTD posts without losing her sense of personal style. It’s a genius, stylish mix! She has a witty sense of humor and knack for making…
WNJ Inspires – Oprah’s The Life You Want Weekend
I’ve been a fan of Oprah for years. To say that she had some impact on my life would be an understatement. When I was younger, I remember watching her talk show with my mother and grandmother after school. I really didn’t understand much, but I did know that Oprah Winfrey talked to a lot of…
Life + Style Feature with Mattie James
“Live what you love” is the motto style blogger Mattie James of Mattieologie lives by. A woman with drive, style, and passion, Mattie has been in the blogging game for almost 5 years. When I first started, I found Mattie on Twitter and I was instantly intrigued by her colorful tweets about life, style and pop culture. I clicked the…
Spiritual Wellness | How to Stay Inspired During a Tough Season
Have you ever wished for the seasons to change? One day you’re happy with the warm and sunny forecast and the next, you’re tired of the heat. You then find yourself wishing for fall to hurry up and get here. That kind of thinking is similar to the seasons in our lives. One day we’re happy with the…
Thrifty Friend Feature #16 – Anna of Melodic, Thrifty & Chic
Melodic, Thrifty, Chic…perfect words to describe today’s Thrifty Friend feature. I remember stumbling across Anna’s blog months ago. I was so taken with her unique and eclectic sense of style, and the fact that she was an avid thrifter served as a huge bonus! Melodic, Thrifty & Chic is actually the name of her blog and she is…