Strength In the Storm

I have been living in South Florida for eleven years now so tropical storms are regular occurrences. Every time there is a storm I like to sit inside by a window (when it’s safe of course) and...

Strength in the Storm

I have been living in South Florida for eleven years now so tropical storms are regular occurrences. Every time there is a storm I like to sit inside by a window (when it’s safe of course) and...

Introducing Nicole!!!!

Hey Lovelies, It is my pleasure to introduce you to my sister Nicole who will be posting with me on Cultivated Chic. I am really excited to be working with my sister on the blog and can’t wait to...

A Lesson from Mark

It was a Saturday night, I was out with my cousin Paula at a party in London. I was 20 years old, spending my spring semester studying abroad. Away from home and from my comfort zone, I felt...

Complementary Summer Colors – Yellow & Lavender

One of my favorite things to do in expressing my personal style is mixing colors. In the summer, I have a particular fondness for pairing yellow with blue or lavender. Those particular combinations...

Life Lessons Learned: Part Two

This is my second installment of Life Lessons Learned following my first installment from a couple of weeks ago. I hope you enjoy this series.Appreciate the ProcessAchieving your dreams is a...

Sol Afrik Fashion Mixer

Last Thursday, I attended the Sol Afrik Fashion Mixer at the Brooklyn Terrace. I fell in love with this rooftop lounge that offers a panoromic view of NYC’s skyline, as soon as I walked in. It’s a...

Do It Afraid

I had the pleasure of reading Joyce Meyer’s book, The Confident Woman, over the past couple of days. It’s a powerful book and has been a blessing to me. It’s a book filled with substance, wisdom...

Three Ways to Wear Neon This Summer

To colorblockAs a statement making accessorywith neutralsHere I paired my neon shoes with neutral separates

Update

Hey Lovelies, Life has gotten INCREDIBLY busy for me and it’s difficult to maintain two blogs. As a result, I’ve decided to put my focus on my other blog Black Fashion Bloggers for now, and close...

Nigerian Music

I have a penchant for Nigerian music. It all started a few years ago while I was watching a friend’s wedding video , and heard Bracket’s Yori Yori. I fell in love with the song and couldn’t stop...

Staying Cool

The first day of Summer came in with a bang in N.Y. (it was hot!) so here I am attempting to keep cool. Blue and yellow is one of my favorite summer colors pairing so I chose yellow wedges to...

Mrs. Right by Tony Gaskins

Before reading this book, I was vaguely familiar with Tony Gaskins. His positive and uplifting tweets usually show up in my timeline, and I knew from his tweets that he is a relationship coach. I...

Vibrant Blue Liquid Liner

Mac Liquidlast in “Blue Herizon” My friend gifted me the above MAC Liquidlast in “Blue Herizon” which is a vibrant cobalt blue waterproof eyeliner. I really like this liner. It’s perfect for...

On The Couch WIth Nika: Setting Your Own Standard

I’ve started a weekly series called “On The Couch with Nika” where I discuss a variety of topics. Today I’m talking about the importance of setting your own standards. Please feel free to send in...

Weekend Relaxation

I’m spending the first half of my summer studying extremely hard, that means that I spend most of my time indoors listening to lectures, taking notes and trying to memorize what I’m learning. This...

Life Lessons Learned – Part One

I’ve decided to do a series to share some very important lessons I’ve learned over the years. I think it’s great when we can share our lessons so others may learn from them or to show people that...

Dinner + Bows

Skirt: Forever21, Top: Zara, Shoes: Topshop I wore this outfit to a celebratory dinner with my family a few weeks ago in D.C. I made the last minute decision to wear these shoes, which shared the...

The Joys of Feminine Adornments

“I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow...

Quote of the Day

“You must be determined to own your life, as this is your fascinating journey, and you owe it to yourself to be in charge! That you place a keen focus on living the life you desire so it doesn’t...

Gratitude

I have placed myself on a month long gratitude challenge. Every day for the next month, I will make it a mission to write (type) down at least one thing that I am thankful for in my life. A few...

My Graduation Dresses

I posted a guide to finding graduation dresses here. When I posted, I was also looking for a dress for myself. In fact, I needed two dresses – one for a brunch reception the day before my...

Updates

Since the last time I posted there have been a few (amazing) changes that took place in my life. I feel truly blessed! So here goes: 1. I am officially a law school graduate. After three years of...

Accessory Dreams

Spring Trend: Stripes

Here I am rocking a Spring 2012 trend – stripes. I purchased the skirt last year at Zara.

Maintaining Color-treated Natural Hair

I’ve always loved coloring my hair and have experimented with color for years. But I didn’t always know how to properly maintain healthy color-treated hair. Through trial and error and acquiring...

Is the Natural Hair Phenomenon Here to Stay?

The following poignant and thought-provoking article was written by Fashion Writer (and my college buddy) Jessica C. Andrews. What say you, is natural hair just a trend or is it here to stay? Vogue...

Finding the Perfect Graduation Dress

Graduation season is upon us, and many new grads-to-be are looking for the right dress to help them commemorate their special day. For my upcoming graduation, I want a dress that spells...

Art and Soul

Art & Soul, D.C. Great food, great ambience and tasty cocktails, that’s what comes to my mind about Art and Soul. I have had the pleasure of dining there twice, and both times I left the restaurant...

Phillips After 5

Yesterday I attended Phillips After 5, a monthly event featuring live music, gallery talks, food and a cash bar at the Phillps Collection Museum in Dupont. My friend E. and I, who both enjoy modern...