Today’s DREAM JOB Interview features the creative lady behind many of my favorite hair products (and, I imagine, yours too!) It’s been such a pleasure interviewing such dynamic entrepreneurs this year, and my experience speaking with Janell Stephens, founder and CEO of Camille Rose Naturals, was no different. I loved Janell’s southern charm and easy-going […]
Until two weekends ago, I’d never cooked shrimp. I didn’t grow up eating seafood. The first time I ate shrimp, I was on a field trip. I was in the third grade and ate what I thought was a chicken nugget. It turned out to be popcorn shrimp. Then in graduate school I had shrimp […]
If there’s anything a woman should do before she gets married, it’s live alone. Completely by herself in her own apartment without a roommate. I loved my life in Washington, D.C. because that’s where I had my very own apartment for the first time. I could do whatever I wanted! Granted, I only had 300 […]
I discovered this week’s DREAM JOB feature on Instagram. Andrea Pippins (who is one of my favorite creative ladies and designers) mentioned the launch of a new handbag line on her feed one day, and I immediately started following this new designer. I’ve been so inspired by Akosua and A A K S ever since. […]
I’m pretty sure I’ve never built a snowman before. I say “pretty sure” because I was born in NY and lived here until I was about six, so maybe I built one (or helped build one) while I was living here. But as far as I know, the snowman I built on Sunday was my […]
I turn 30 in about two weeks. I’m so ready to get there! I’ve been excited about turning 30 for months! So much so that over the past few weeks, I’ve been tweaking and developing some goals for my thirties, and I’m excited about sharing them with you today! I wrote a 30 before 30 […]
Saw the film Dear White People? Ever heard of GLEE? Then you’re probably already familiar with the creative entrepreneur featured in our second DREAM JOB Interview of 2015. Ashley Blaine Featherson is a young and already accomplished actress from Washington, D.C., a product of Howard University, and a very faithful lady. Today she talks about […]
Have you heard of Choix? It’s a monthly beauty subscription box that I had the opportunity to test drive. I know what you’re thinking…not another subscription service. But hear me out! This one is actually unique. At Choix (French for “choice”) you get to choose the samples you want (I told you it was unique). […]
I hope that most of you were able to relax and recharge over the long weekend. I wanted to get more done, but it felt so good to do absolutely nothing for a change! I did get out of the house long enough to attend the “Five-to-Niners” NYFW (New York Fashion Week) Brunch hosted by […]
One of my 15 resolutions for 2015 is to do more exploring, not only with regards to travel, but also exploring NYC neighborhoods. NYC is an amazing city. There’s so much to see and do. I haven’t even been everywhere in Harlem yet, let alone the rest of Manhattan, and oh yes, there’s also the […]
I spied this beautiful updo for natural hair on Once Wed, and I just had to share. Valentine’s Day is next weekend, and this style is so romantic and lovely, and it’s perfect whether you’re going on a date or having a fun girls’ night. This style would probably look great on any hair type, […]
m4s0n501 One of your New Year’s resolutions is to be a better blogger. You want to blog more often, blog more consistently, and out put more thoughtful content. So in January, you were amazing. You posted five times a week, and your readers couldn’t get enough of your interesting and engaging content. But now it’s […]
For our first DREAM JOB Interview of 2015, I’m so excited to have spoken with Nancy Twine, brand founder and CEO of Briogeo Hair Care, a new eco-chic product line for curly hair. To say that Nancy has been in demand these days is an understatement: Nancy and her products have been featured in Essence, […]
Magazines and TV commercials make it seem like Valentine’s Day is all about us. And our guys usually feel the same, too. They get us flowers, pay for a nice dinner (or make one…that’s always a nice touch!) and then we also get a cute gift. But what about the men? This year, let’s make […]
About a year ago, I started working out in earnest because I was getting ready for my wedding. I was going to the gym a few times a week, and I hired a personal trainer. It was the most active I’d been in a really long time. But as I got closer to the wedding, […]
My hair hasn’t been a priority for quite some time. And that’s because no matter what I seem to do, my hair still breaks and still doesn’t retain any noticeable length. I set some natural hair goals in 2014. The best things that came out of that were (1) incorporating the Cherry Lola treatment into […]
We’re all about routines on The Feisty House this week. Yesterday we went through a complete breakdown of the elements that should be a part of your skincare routine, and today I’m sharing my morning routine and daily schedule. I’ve known for a while that my usual morning “routine” (if you can even call it […]
One of my 2015 resolutions is to “protect my youth.” That means exercising regularly, eating right, and also taking care of my skin. To be completely honest, I have pretty amazing genes, which have given me pretty good skin so far (thanks, grandmas!), but I want to have amazing skin throughout my entire life. I’m […]
We’re back from our honeymoon! It feels like we were gone for such a long, long time. And I enjoyed every minute of it! We were away for two and a half weeks, which is the longest vacation I’ve ever taken, and we visited three separate cities in Thailand, as well as Cambodia and […]
We Made It! I’m so excited. Ahead of us lies a brand new year. Our year. I can’t wait to see all the amazing things we’ll do in 2015. I wish you nothing but peace and happiness and optimism on this first day of the year. Today Quentin and I are leaving for our honeymoon […]
