sipping on the crewlade Tag

I have a habit of watching Diana Ross in Mahogany. Kind-of like the way I watch Selena, once is never enough. I love the clothing—Ross’s personal style as well as the designs she created. I bring this up though, because the opening sequence reminded me a lot...

11 September, 2015 /

I think I come across more serious and a little older (or my actual age I should say), when I wear pants. [inlinetweet prefix="" tweeter="" suffix=""]I’ve come to hate being called cute.[/inlinetweet] I know that I have a youthful face and more often than not, I’m making...

17 August, 2015 /

I Googled my neighbor the other day. I was taking my garbage to the trash shoot when I saw a box with his name clearly printed on it. He hadn’t ripped the label off. I memorized the name. Have you ever thought about what your neighbors know...

03 August, 2015 /

I can’t hang. I mean, I can. But not the way I used to. On Friday I went to dinner with my girlfriends. A catch up session that turned into us closing the restaurant down (if I recall, correctly). The drinks were two for one. And by that I...

06 May, 2015 /

  I remember asking Bill Cunningham’s muse Tziporah Salmon about developing her eye for fashion. She paused for a minute, and then said, “you know, you’re a writer, so you read writing that inspires you. You delve into the craft as a consumer, a fan, which may...

17 March, 2015 /

I really get overwhelmed sometimes trying to stay on trop of things with my jobs, mentee and all the while plugging away on passion project--my blog. I would love just five minutes to myself (word to #85 ) without having to answer to someone or being required...

04 February, 2015 /

I wore shorts the other day. Lace shorts, without tights. Hold on, wait.  So maybe, just maybe, I am a little excited about getting dressed and having a place to go again. I’ve been temping for two fashion companies. It isn't so bad. On some days, I work work in...

12 January, 2015 /

Kay. So I may or may not be kiiiiind-of dating this guy. I find him handsome, smart, kind, important, hilarious, intimidatingly well-dressed and I hate to say this about men of color, but, articulate. Here’s the thing. He’s a little different than what I’m used to. His outfits for...

17 December, 2014 /

It’s about that time for me, when I decide what I’m bringing with me into the new year. December is a very cleansing month for me. I try my best to let of anything that is no longer serving me (clothing, shoes, people, clutter in...

12 December, 2014 /
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