This heat has been crazy in the DC area for the past week. It has been a task to find work appropriate yet breezy for the heatwave. I work in a federal government building which allows all sorts of dress codes. You may see three piece suits to sweatpants. Thankfully, my office is a bit laid back, so I am able to dress comfortably. Earlier in the week, I sported a silk blouse and ankle length pants. It was a super cute outfit, yet was not prepared for the heat of the day. The

A few days ago, I travelled to Boston for a staff retreat and to visit the home office. This was my second trip to the area called Somerville. It is a chic small part of town that offers cool shops and restaurants. After the retreat, I went back to my hotel that was located in Porter Square to get a much needed nap. I felt refreshed and ready to hit the streets. I walked over to Davis Square for the Goodwill store on Elm St. The last time I visited, I found the Goodwill and s

Finding dope items for less is one of the joys of thrifting. I also love finding unique pieces that may look old and worn for others and will be dope and new for me. Thrifting has almost become a sport for me. Sometimes I go to a consignment shop or thrift store, just to see what I may find. People always ask me how do I find such great deals. My secret is consistency. You have to be an avid thrifter and take time to go about once a week and visit different stores. For instan

Baltimore has some of the best seafood in this area and I love to explore new restaurants there. I got to hang with my girls for dinner and some fun for my girl Candace's birthday. Me and six girlfriends met up at Angie's Seafood to celebrate. The menu contained a great variety including pasta, steam pots and traditional entrees. When I try new restaurants, I try to order dishes that I am not able to make at home. I settled on a filet of rockfish stuffed with crab, shrimp and