Taking accountability is tough. Being able to own up to one’s own faults can be both intimidating and a blow to any Kanye-sized ego. Yet, accountability is the key to accepting traits, ideas and situations that continuously hinder your personal growth. Without accountability, consecutive and aimless excuses are the foundation for the obstacles that life […]
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The summer has been brutal. I just opened an electricity bill for $205. Every other minute we’re receiving “conservation tips” on how to further reserve our energy usage. Gas is damn near an arm and a leg. And, let’s not forget about the usual day-to-day tasks that tend to grind our gears – i.e.: work […]
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My fiancé proposed on January 6, 2022. On my birthday, during Capricorn season. After the intimate gesture, I was thrust into this natural high of fascinating possibilities and life was a dream. I welcomed the ongoing congratulations, well-wishes and sudden gasps of wonder (in those little moments where I would happily flash my left ring […]
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Have you ever listened to India Arie’s “It’s the Little Things“? Talk about a classic. And, pretty much the theme song for my life right now – give it a listen here! With so much ongoing change, I find myself always fishing for those moments that will contribute to feeling fulfilled and whole. In 2022, […]
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The last time I we spoke I was dishing on how to prepare for your upcoming holiday party here. After that, I went completely MIA (“missing in action”), but hear me out, it was for good cause. The holidays transitioned into one of the most stressful times – my family endured some pivotal changes, and […]
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I’ve struggled with acne my entire life. When I was a teenager, my face looked like a literal planet. I tried it all – the benzoyl peroxide, the salicylic acid and even apple cider vinegar treatments. Not only did a large amount of the acne “treatments” further irritate my skin, but they also gave birth […]
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I wear pink for my grandmother. I wear pink for my aunts. I wear pink for the survivors. I wear pink for those we lost. I wear pink for those who continue to fight with every ounce of strength, courage and resilience. Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) disclosed that over the past 20 years, there […]
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I took the day off yesterday. And, Monday as well. I wasn’t sick nor was there was any immediate need for me to take leave. But, I just needed time to recoup. A teensie escape, if you will. Like Miguel said in his 2015 hit song, “I just want the simple things…“ Slow living is […]
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I live for a good loungewear set (as seen in the picture above). Loungewear sets are easy and they don’t require much effort. All you have to is find some bomb accessories, style up your hair and throw on an eye-catching pair of shoes. But, just like life, “easy” fashion does not always translate into […]
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I’ve been super busy, my loves. My heart ached when I realized I had not posted in a couple weeks. So, I figured I owed my readers a slight glimpse into what’s been keeping me from them. No matter how much you plan and strategize, life remains unpredictable. The unexpected sweeps in and completely alters […]
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ESMESHA CAMPBELL - Lifestyle, Fashion Culture, and Beauty 