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Hi friend! Welcome to a fresh, new week! I’m super excited to be heading to San Miguel with Elliott on Wednesday!  I can’t believe our trip is this week, it came up quick!  We’ll be celebrating his birthday at this destination that he’s always wanted to visit, but has never been. I’ll be taking pics and videos to share with you and will post what I can on Stories with a full trip recap when we get back. I did plan some content to go live while I’m gone, so you’ll get to see the Amazon decor in my home...

Simplify your wardrobe down to the one style you love, and where to buy it. In 2018, we wrote an article on designing your personal uniform. The guidelines are simple: quality over quantity, style over fashion, and function and versatility above all. Start with cleaning out your closet, orient your uniform around what’s left, and consider a shopping hiatus to ensure that, as you begin to purchase items with a personal uniform in mind, you’re cultivating a wardrobe that will stand the test of time. But where does one begin, really? The personal uniform has become a popular concept, but...

Do you love jeans and the denim look? Are jeans your go-to for a casual and even casual-chic look? I love jeans, denim jackets, denim skirts, denim dresses, and tops. I don’t plan to stop wearing them because I’m over 50. Don’t let anyone tell you that you shouldn’t wear denim as you get older. Girlfriend Distressed Crops from Chico’s – Trendy and modern medium blue jeans perfect for everyday looks. Marilyn Straight Jeans from NYDJ – Perfect fitting jeans with a straight leg and Lift Tuck® Technology that uses a slimming panel with a criss-cross design to shape and...

Do you love jeans and the denim look? Are jeans your go-to for a casual and even casual-chic look? I love jeans, denim jackets, denim skirts, denim dresses, and tops. I don’t plan to stop wearing them because I’m over 50. Don’t let anyone tell you that you shouldn’t wear denim as you get older. Girlfriend Distressed Crops from Chico’s – Trendy and modern medium blue jeans perfect for everyday looks. Marilyn Straight Jeans from NYDJ – Perfect fitting jeans with a straight leg and Lift Tuck® Technology that uses a slimming panel with a criss-cross design to shape and...

I was teaching a group of 7th grade students in the Bronx when I developed the formula of desire + confidence + focus = success. This became our motto and I introduce it at the beginning of the year whenever and wherever I teach. These 7th grade students of color from the Bronx wanted to attend some of New York City’s prestigious specialized high schools. These are free, public high schools which are considered among the best schools in the country, and the sole criterion for admission is a high score on the SHSAT (Specialized High School Admissions Test). There...