Over three years ago, I discovered South Block Cafe when I started working in Arlington. It is a locally based smoothie and juice company that provides healthy options to the community. I have tried several items on their menu including green smoothies, breakfast wraps and acai smoothie bowls. It is always fresh, delicious and refreshing. Lately, I have been focusing to make better food options. I went to Whole Foods as I do each morning for breakfast. I knew I didn’t want my

Today my friend Naima and I attended one of the B.A.S.H. Summer Series Popup Shops. It is held during the summer each month and features African American female vendors within the Washington D.C. area. The event is free to attend and it is in a chic studio warehouse space off of New York Ave. One of the new vendors I discovered was Sew It's My Party. Shondra, who is the designer and seamstress, was selling leather oversized clutches, fringed necklaces, Ankara peplum belts and

Let me start by saying I HATE BRA SHOPPING. It isn’t the most fun shopping trip and I usually try to do it online if possible. During my teenage years, I wore a 34B and fit comfortably into cute one hook bras. After I graduated from college, I couldn’t fit any of my bras. I finally got fitted and found out that I had jumped to a 38DD. I could have fainted in that Victoria’s Secret fitting room. It became difficult to find the same cute bras with floral designs. A few months a

Last weekend was such so great at Petworth’s Fashion Festival sponsored by Fia’s Fabulous Finds. There were almost 40 vendors offering various goods from clothing to jewelry. There was one vendor who was super dope and I loved her designs. I was drawn to B. Alexis’ area because of the bright colors and her even brighter smile as I came up to her tent. She is the creative mind behind All Things B. Alexis. She offers vibrant jewelry in all shapes and sizes. Each item is handmad