Create Two Unique Looks under $20 with Maybelline
This week I’m in all prep mode for New York’s Fall/Winter 2015 fashion week, and in order to approach it differently I’m taking some advice I learned last season. During New York’s glorious Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2015, we were…
Deva’s Favorite Few Affordable Los Angeles Experiences
LA has a ton of amazing places to go and explore. In fact, there are so many that I haven’t even touched many of them myself. But I do know I have some places I absolutely adore. If you’re ever…
TRAVELING; it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.
Traveling inspires me in. From the endless adventure, beautiful scenery, and exposure to the many cultures that compile our human kind. It’s a fascinating experience for me. By plane, by train, or boat … it doesn’t matter, I just want to…
Inspiring Travel Through the Dominica Challenge 2015
Last year, I entered the Dominica Challenge, and I was SO excited when I was announced as a semi-finalist. I felt like I was this close to winning a trip to what looks like one of the most incredible islands…
Time to Read for National Readathon Day with Penguin Random House #TimetoRead
I love my job! I get to read books all day long, even ones that haven’t been published yet. I learn about all different sort of topics whether it’s a romance novel or a historical piece. Words have always had…
Kickstart Yourself: Finding Ways to Self-Motivate
Much like a car, we sometimes need a kickstart. Whether you want to take your career to the next level, improve the quality of your life, or achieve whatever goal it is that you set for yourself getting started can…
Quotes Every Human Can Learn From: Wise Words from Patti Smith
Patti Smith understands that words have power. Sometimes the right words can provide insight that overpower negative feelings, replacing them with something true. In her memoir Just Kids, Patti Smith writes about both times of suffering and moments of profound beauty…
Social Experiment: Will I Get More Tips as a Female or Male?
SOCIAL EXPERIMENT NUMBER ONE!!!! BARTENDING: WILL I GET MORE TIPS AS A FEMALE…. OR A MALE? After a full evening of bartending as both male and female, I had some interesting observations and a WINNER of the sex battle. Now this is…
Boobs Aren’t for Everyone, by Rain Dove
Help Stacey from Oxygen’s Living Different Raise Money for Surgery! Click here to be directed to the Indie Gogo Campaign!!! My name is Rain Dove, I’m a 6’2, muscular, intense androgynous fashion model. I’m often mistaken for a male. I’m…
A Note on Fragility and Hope
Do you ever have a picture that stands out in your memory so vividly, it’s like you can see it in front of you even when it’s not there? Usually, when I travel and take photos — no matter how…
Learning to Talk About Race
Someone whom I know to be highly intelligent, and whom I love unconditionally, was pissing me off. I hadn’t seen him for several months, namely since before Michael Brown was killed by Darren Wilson. It’s also worth mentioning that he’s…
Over the Horizon: The Daily Doost
One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are…
Mani Tuesday: Silly Snowflakes
Now that I’ve been able to start doing more fun and more easy nail art with the generous goodies that Kiss Nails sent to me, I’ve been feeling that it’s time to start doing themes! With the official start of…
Holiday Greetings & Crafts: How To Make It Memorable
It’s the season of celebration. It’s also a great time to refresh your connection with your family, friends, and colleagues. Whether you want Aunt Ruth to know you love her or your high school friend to know you still think…
Mani Tuesday with Essie and Kiss
So honest moment here: Last week I painted my nails three nights in a row. That’s a little excessive, even for me! I was trying to do some pretty nail art, but I just kept messing up. I finally landed…
The Best Case for your iPhone 5 ║ Get Style & Protection
When it comes to phone cases my need for the best kind of protection has often conflicted with wanting the most stylish one (to my own taste). My fiancé is an OtterBox kind of guy because he believes in the importance of its…
Mani Sundays with Kiss Nails!
So y’all know I love doing my nails. I also like doing my friends’ nails too, although it can be a bit more challenging since it’s a different angle. Sometimes I think about how, if all else fails, I’ll go…
Eat A Lot and Stay Healthy this Thanksgiving!
This is the season of Pumpkin spice lattes, pies, and big Thanksgiving feats!! Which means my dress size is in danger of moving up a size. To preemptively combat this hanus crime against my closet, I’ve decided to challenge myself. You…
How to Look Your Best This Season: Make-Up Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are finally among us. Where are you going? Heading to a holiday party? A dinner with the in-laws? The first time meeting boyfriends’ family? Make-Up Tip: Give yourself extra time, no one needs stress wrinkles 😉 Winter is a great time…
Quotes Every Human Can Learn From: Dolly Parton, the Human Rainbow
Dolly Parton is a glittering beacon of positivity. A funk-tastic example of how far a lady can go with self-awareness, determination, and the business sense to garner success from her talent. I look like a woman but I think like a…