As the world around us spins into absolute madness, music remains the constant that helps to sustain our emotions, our moods and our way of coping with the chaos that encapsulates our day-to-day lives. Spotify is the saving grace. There are times where I’ll pop on a playlist, just to experience the rush of paralyzing […]
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Picture this: You’re in the checkout line at one of your tried-and-true thrift shops. You’ve collected quite the variety of business-cas pants, work blouses and accessories. As you wait, you skim the inventory that the staff has stocked behind the counter. A few pieces catch your attention – a Coach monogram umbrella holds you captive; […]
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This weekend, Thrift Con 2022 descended upon The Space City. My sister and I did attend the event last year as well – read more about our first experience here! Yet, this year’s version introduced more product versatility, more vintage tees and more people. You must have a goal when shopping Thrift Con. You have […]
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July, no doubt, is one of the best months for movie and television releases. It’s dead summer, all the kiddos are on vacation and perhaps mom and dad even snuck in a few days. Some of my favorite streaming services are dropping absolute magic – from edge-of-your-seat action to thought-provoking documentaries that make you stop […]
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I have yet to get my hands on Hanifa’s iconic Miya Knit Cardigan Dress. The failure of solidifying one of the brand’s most mesmerizing silhouettes still haunts me. But, your girl remains optimistic for the future! A couple day ago, the Washington D.C.-based brand dropped their highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Hunaayyy… Let me tell […]
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Last week, I had the honor to travel to a destination that has persisted as a mainstay on my “Places to Visit” list. Your girl finally made it to Jamaica! Montego Bay, to be exact. I arrived on May 29th and stayed until June 4th. Let me tell you – it was an absolute dream. […]
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I’ve been itching to get more lifestyle content out! Yes, fashion and beauty are all always a bop, but I’d like to think my personal life is pretty interesting as well. For me, the tough part is simply finding that ideal balance between “sampling” and “oversharing”. Nevertheless, here’s a quick glimpse into one of my […]
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COVID-19 certainly put a dent in my social life. Over the past two years, friends I regularly fellowshipped with were limited to scattered text conversations and the occasional Zoom video call. When my good friend Shadana Miranda, also known as The Influential Petite, invited me out to celebrate at her 32nd birthday brunch – I […]
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I’ve always been proud to be a native of the #DirtySouth. Houston is my home. The South’s enigmatic culture permeates through film, music, fashion and art – and it’s hard to ignore the immutable presence of Southern influence throughout society. I grew up in Trinity Gardens (near Fifth Ward) and my childhood resonated with the […]
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This weekend, I had the pleasure of attending ThriftCon here in Houston! Talk about an experience. The sights, the vibes, the feels… it was epic. For those of you who are not familiar with ThriftCon, let me fill you in. ThriftCon is an annual thrift and vintage vendor convention that takes place in various cities […]
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ESMESHA CAMPBELL - Lifestyle, Fashion Culture, and Beauty 