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January 29, 2018

An Easy Way to Add Life to Old, Neutral Colored Clothing

January 29, 2018

As time goes by, I become more aware of how to re-purpose my clothing in order to give it more life rather than throwing or giving it away. For years, I’ve done this easy DIY (it’s honestly so easy I don’t even like to call it a DIY).

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· Labels: Style, Tips Tagged: DIY, style

January 20, 2018

7 Tips to Fight the Winter Blues

January 20, 2018

I appreciate aspects of each weather season, but wintertime is not when I feel like I’m at my personal peak. Spring is my absolute favorite season closely followed by Spring. But since I don’t have any plans on the horizon to move to a temperate climate and I can’t literally hibernate until the end of March, I have to deal. Maybe you’re the same way? If you need some inspiration to get through the remainder of this winter season, read on.

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· Labels: Lifestyle, Tips Tagged: self-care, tips, Winter

February 28, 2017

Tips for Wearing a Headwrap with Confidence

February 28, 2017

Headwraps have significance for many cultures around the globe.  For me personally, headwraps are more of a style aesthetic decision inspired by African cultures. But no matter your reason for wearing them, here are a four tips for wearing headwraps with confidence!

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· Labels: Style, Tips Tagged: headwraps, how-to, tips

August 27, 2015

Why You Should Consider Second Hand Shopping for your Fall Clothing

August 27, 2015

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Fall is around the corner and for many, the highlight of the season is Fall fashion. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your budget, fashion originality to refresh your fall wardrobe. Here are the major reasons why you should head to your local thrift stores, clothing stores, and consignment shops to fill your wardrobe gaps for Fall.

Shopping second hand can inspire you to plan purchases and shop with intention.

If there is an item on your wishlist that you want to purchase, it may take me a couple of trips before you find it in a thrift store. Shopping with a plan in mind is key to avoid getting distracted or overbuying because you can afford to purchase more volume for a lower cost. Evaluate your current fall wardrobe and make a wish list of items you’d like to add or pieces you need to replace. Set a budget and shop intentionally with your wish list and budget in mind. Capsule wardrobes aren’t just for minimalists and they can be an strategic way to hone your style, shop within your budget and purge your closet of items that no longer fit your lifestyle or current size.

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· Labels: Style, Tips Tagged: tips

August 20, 2015

The Importance of Self-Care + 23 Self-Care Ideas

August 20, 2015

Self-Care

People from all walks of life; from working mothers/fathers, political activists, business owners, caretakers of the old or young, career-driven folks, and everyone in-between tend to look after the needs of loved ones before themselves. But it’s important to remember that self-care isn’t selfish. Self-care helps you to manage stress, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a prolonged bout of stress can affect your health and ability to cope with life (source). With this being said, it then comes as no surprise to find that some people may decide to try alternative products such as marijuana strain, similar to ones that can be found on sites like Bud Express Now.

As well as CBD strains, there are also products such as edibles (there are a variety of nice things to eat like chocolate truffles and gummies) or CBD oil that people can choose to buy, especially if they are looking for a way of reducing their stress levels a lot better than before.

Even if this method may not be the first one that people may think about when it comes to relieving stress, this could be the answer to finally living stress-free. So, for anyone who is unsure as to whether this is a route worth going down, it may be time to learn more about what cbd is said to do for our health before making any decision. Even though stress is common, it doesn’t have to be a daily occurrence.

So, self-care is truly vital to your mental and physical health. Self-care does not have to be expensive or take up a lot of time out of your busy schedule. But it sometimes can be overwhelming to think about self-care rituals with so many other tasks that need to fit into daily life. So if you’re in need of inspiration on building a self-care practice, check out the ideas below:

  1. Meditate or Pray.
  2. Sage your living space.
  3. Take a yoga class.
  4. Do your favorite exercise of choice (running, swimming, dancing, HIIT, cross training, Pilates, etc.)
  5. Draw or color in a coloring book (there are plenty of coloring books out there geared toward adults).
  6. Give yourself a facial with ingredients you have in your kitchen (for example: a yogurt, honey, strawberry mask).
  7. Wash your hair and do a deep conditioning treatment.
  8. Pick up hobby you rarely make the time for and devote some time to it on a weekly basis, even if it’s as little as 15 minutes a day.
  9. Call your bestie, Mom, Auntie, or Grandmom. Then makes plans to meet up with them.
  10. Cook a favorite meal or order take-out. Try using your best dinnerware, and slowly savoring your meal.
  11. Take a bath with your favorite bath salts and essential oils. Light some candles and turn on your favorite music playlist.
  12. Go to a bookstore and read your favorite magazines with a cup of coffee or tea.
  13. Take a walk, jog, or hike.
  14. Get a massage.
  15. Get a mani/pedi with your bestie or by yourself.
  16. Research and plan your next vacation even if it’s far into the future.
  17. Take a book to the park and read.
  18. Watch your favorite stand up comedy special or episodes of TV sitcoms that always make you laugh.
  19. Write in your journal.
  20. Write down your favorite affirmations.
  21. Listen to your favorite podcast.
  22. Schedule counseling, therapy, or coaching sessions if you feel it would be beneficial to you.
  23. Get a full night’s sleep.

BONUS IDEAS: Go to your place of worship for a service, have a prayer call or meeting with loved ones, cuddle with your pet, take a social media break, dance around your living room, volunteer for a cause you believe in, congregate with your tribe on a regular basis so your community can lift you up. You may also have better self care if you know that your beloved pet is healthy and well. Have you ever wondered why a cat’s nose is supposed to be wet? This could be a sign that you need to go and get them checked. Alternatively, checking out https://zooawesome.com/home-pets/why-do-cats-have-wet-noses/ can help give you a better idea of whether your cat needs to be seen by a professional. By doing this, it can give you a better quality of mind and will help you in your journey to better self care.

There are countless other ideas for self-care rituals, but regardless of what practice you implement, be sure to build it into your schedule regularly.

· Labels: Tips, Wellness Tagged: self-care, tips, wellness

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My name is Shen Dove, I'm a Philadelphia native currently living in DC. I decided to turn my life-long love of style and fashion into a blog. I love books, films, traveling, cupcakes and pretty things. Thanks for stopping by!

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