Monthly Archives: August 2020

Off the Deep End

To put it plainly I have about 20 different posts and an abundance of ideas for posts that I could have put up today but when I tell you I’m tired, that’s an understatement. By now you already know a bit about me and my experiences as a Black woman but I just want toContinue reading “Off the Deep End”

Staycation, All I ever Wanted

Why do you go on vacation? Is it to relax? Is it to get away? Is it to explore? Is it to gain new perspective? For me, vacations are a chance to relax. All I want to do is chill, forget what is going on in my life, and lay in the sun. I takeContinue reading “Staycation, All I ever Wanted”

The Newest President of the CFDA is a Black Woman

CaSandra Diggs was promoted to President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) on August 10, 2020. Diggs, who previously served as CFDA’s Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, will now preside over the most important organization supporting fashion and design in America and if that’s not exciting to you then I don’tContinue reading “The Newest President of the CFDA is a Black Woman”

Umm has anyone seen the schedule for Fashion Week?

Logo from FashionWeekOnline.com Y’all I’m getting worried. Fashion Week Online has not updated their calendar with the dates for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2021 shows yet. The only thing they have listed so far are a few digital events. I don’t think I’m early. Am I missing something? Are designers trying to hold out til theContinue reading “Umm has anyone seen the schedule for Fashion Week?”

I’ve Always Known

Photo by imgED I’ve known I was Black since the beginning…but it was nothing I ever shied away from. I considered myself lucky and set apart in my average, suburban, Chicago town and in my small, small school but I only felt that way because my parents told me I was. All of my friendsContinue reading “I’ve Always Known”