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One of the many reasons why I love visiting Paris in the fall is not only is it incredibly gorgeous, but it’s also considered off-season.

Off-season travel means less crowds, less tourists and more affordability.

Bag- Givenchy
Sunglasses- Prada
Sandals- Aquazzura
Dress- ASOS (old)

#LTKOver40 #LTKTravel #LTKMidsize

One of the many reasons why I love visiting Paris in the fall is not only is it incredibly gorgeous, but it’s also considered off-season. Off-season travel means less crowds, less tourists and more affordability. Bag- Givenchy Sunglasses- Prada Sandals- Aquazzura Dress- ASOS (old) LTKOver40 LTKTravel LTKMidsize

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I made the decision to pack carryon only for this trip out of the sake of convenience and necessity. With the amount of island and country hopping I have planned, I refuse to be that struggling tourist with the extra large suitcase. Here is what I was able to pack into my carryon for my trip without compromising my style:

1 kaftan
2 pairs of pants
4 dresses
1 skirt
2 swimsuit cover-ups
4 blouses
3 tanks
5 bikinis
PJs & undies
2 pair of sandals
1 pair of sneakers (wearing on the plane)
2 pairs of heels
2 jackets
3 scarves
4 bags
1 ridiculously large sunhat
and more!

ENDLESS VACATION OUTFIT COMBOS!

#LTKgrwm #LTKTravel #LTKOver40

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1. 𝗟𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲, 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗴 💼 : Recommendations @henribendel (RIP), @maisondesabre, @heysluggage, @hedgren @Florencebymillsfashion @hermes

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6. 𝗡𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 🎧: Recommendations @sony @marshall @jblaudio @sennheiser

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#ltktravel

#LTKdayinmylife #LTKTravel #LTKstorytime

Mother’s Day but make it editorial.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there in ANY capacity, especially mine!

I’m so glad I got to spend the day with my mom doing one of her favorite activities, GARDENING 🧑🏾‍🌾🪴🫜

Robes from @Printfresh x Nordstrom

#LTKselfcare #LTKmomlife #LTKHome

After almost getting my sunglasses stolen going through TSA and misplaced multiple times, I found the perfect fashionable and practical solution.

This sunglasses case was a game changer through my last travels, so I thought I’d share 🤗

#LTKBeauty #LTKTravel

Happy 4/20! I’m blazing and celebrating the green in my ensemble.

Stripped Cut Out Shirt- SIMONMILLER x Revolve Size L

https://www.revolve.com/product_name/dp/SIMO-WS69/

Denim Parachute Pants- Ofuure Size L

https://www.ofuure.com/products/denim-pinstripe-shani-pants

Shoes- Franco Sarto SZ 10
Bag- Brandon Blackwood
Earrings- Amazon

#LTKOver40 #LTKootd #LTKMidsize

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. 'REPLICA' 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘵𝘴 Eau de Toilette with Mango and Sandalwood by Maison Margiela. Mini/ Standard/ 3.4oz.

2. 𝘑𝘦𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘨 Overnight Eye Serum for Fine Lines & Wrinkles with Gentle Retinol Blend by Summer Fridays.

3. 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘱 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘱 Hydrating Primer by Fenty Beauty

4. Artist Color Pencil Long-Lasting Lip Liner by Make Up For Ever in 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘩/ Warm Brick Brown

5. Odyssey Hydrating Non-Sticky Lip Oil Gloss by Milk Makeup in 𝘞𝘦𝘳𝘬 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘱/ Dusty Rose

6. 𝘔𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘞𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴® Lengthening + Volumizing Mascara by Tower 28 Beauty. Mini/Standard

7. 𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘖𝘧𝘧 Cleansing Balm Makeup Remover by Clinique. Mini/ Standard

#LTKselfcare #LTKBeauty #LTKTravel

I had a chance to finally visit El Moro’s newest location off Sunset Boulevard in LA.

Yellow slip dress- from @ASOS (old) SZ L
Oversize denim jacket- ASOS SZ 12
Shoes- Converse SZ 10
Shades- Asos (old)
Frida Kahlo Scarf- @shop_nordstrom x Lost Pattern OS

#LTKMidsize #LTKOver40 #LTKootd

Rest & Relaxation
Pants set-Ofuure (Black owned)- SZ L
Shoes- @adidas SZ 10
Scarf- Hermes
Bag- Dior
Shades- Gucci

Bubbly & Bougie
Dress- Ralph Lauren SZ 12
Bubbly bag- @Moschino
Heels- Sam Edelman
Shades- Prada

Exploratory & Exceptional
Shirt dress- Jluxlabel
Boots- Doc Martins SZ 10
Clutch- the Kemist (Black owned)
Scarf- Burberry
Beret & binoculars- Amazon Fashion

Chic & Colorful
Dress- Toccin SZ L
Heels- Sam Edelman
Shades- Valentino

Dusk & Delight
Cutout dress- The Kemist (black owned) SZ L
Heels- Bernarndo SZ 10

Opportunity & Opulence
Romper- Avec Les Filles SZ 12
Sun Hat- San Diego Hat Company OS

Ballet & Bold Beauty
Balloon jeans- Ofuure SZ L
Strawberry blouse-Label of Love SZ XL
Ballet flats- Sergio Rossi SZ 10
Strawberry bag- @datdatla (black owned)

Cute & Comfortable
Pants-Ofuure
Denim crop top-Sika Designs (black owned) SZ 12
Beret- Karl Lagerfeld
Mules- Franco Sarto SZ 10

Dainty & Dinner
Dress- St. MRLO SZ 12

Culinary Chic
Dress- Badgley Mischka SZ 14
Shades- Diffeyewear

#LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40 #LTKTravel

Los Cabos LOOK BOOK deets:

🅳🅰🆈 1
Dress from Nordstrom- SZL

🅳🅰🆈 2
Pants set from @bfyne- SZ L

🅳🅰🆈 3
Dress from Petal and Pup/ Nordstrom

🅳🅰🆈 4
Dress from Petal and Pup/ Nordstrom

🅳🅰🆈 5
Top from Nordstrom- SZ M
Skirt from Jluxlabel- SZ L

🅳🅰🆈 6
Dress from Bebe/ Nordstromrack- SZ L
Shirt from Caslon/ Nordstrom

🅰🅲🅲🅴🆂🆂🅾🆁🅸🅴🆂
Robe from Nordstrom
Bags @jacquemus @brandonblackwoodnyc @cultgaia @trinaturk
Shoes @schutz @vincecamuto @gucci
Sunglasses @nordstrom @ferragamo @gucci
Scent- Vanillin Supreme @octaviamorganla
Makeup @uomabeauty

#LTKOver40 #LTKvlog #LTKTravel

I had a chance to go back to Dior to experience their lounge area of the newly renovated store.

I decided to wear my new boots and a Dior bag, of course!

No “cloud chasing” over here!

#LTKOver40 #LTKMidsize #LTKootd

I picked up just a few things during Black Friday just because I had my 👀 on some things and they finally went on sale.

Items from

Nordstrom
Olivia Morgan
Sephora

#LTKGiftGuide #LTKOver40 #LTKSaleAlert

𝗚𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀
𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘨𝘪𝘳𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨!!

1. For the Foodie @numsalts 🧂
2. For the International Hostess @thatcheeseplate 🧀
3. For the Carry-on Queen @studioperdiem 🧳
4. For the Fashion Killa @brandonblackwoodnyc 👜
5. For the Techie @maisondesabre 👩🏾‍💻

#LTKHoliday #LTKTravel #LTKGiftGuide

It’s been over 30 years since I last visited Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA.

This is what I decided to wear as a childless woman in her 40s living her best life at a theme park!

Sweatshirt- Nickelodeon (gifted) SZ XL
Biker Shorts- Nike SZ M
Backpack- Sanrio (old)
Sunglasses- Celine
Shoes- Converse SZ 8/10
*inserts are the secret for staying comfortable all day 🤗

#LTKOver40 #LTKMidsize #LTKootd

This DIY inspired by YSL winter 2025 was super easy to recreate and I love how the results turned out.

All materials needed are linked 🤗

Lace Bodysuit- Steve Madden SZ L
Lace skirt- AFRM/ Nordstrom SZ L
Ballet Heels- Steve Madden SZ 10
Silk scarf- thrifted
Gold bracelets- Nordstrom Rack

#LTKootd #LTKOver40 #LTKvlog

I love capturing and exploring a new territory with a new fragrance. It always helps to reminisce and recollect a new territory when it’s tied to a signature fragrance.

Check out this travel size fragrance sample pack by Octavia Morgan available at Ulta!

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKGiftGuide #LTKTravel

I love getting all jazzed (pun intended) up for a great meal and company!

Undergarments- brassybra
Dress- Nordstrom SZL
Body Shimmer- Uoma
Scent- Octavia Morgan “Midnight Orchard”
Earrings- DIYed by yours truly
Bracelets- Nordstrom Rack
Rings- Asos (old)
Lip stain- Sephora No. 16
Heels- Schutz
The bags- cultgaia/ Brandon Blackwood
Sunglasses- DIFF eyewear

#LTKMidsize #LTKOver40 #LTKgrwm

This past weekend, I returned to New Orleans to enjoy my 20th reunion homecoming at Xavier University. It was great seeing everyone and of course I had to shut down the fashion!!

Flower Shirt dress- Nordstrom SZ L
Black 2 piece set- J Lux label SZ L
White top- Nordstrom SZ L
Jeans- thrifted
Olive halter backless dress- Nordstrom SZ L
Shirt dress- J LUX label SZ L
Sunglasses- Gucci

#LTKOver40 #LTKvlog #LTKMidsize

Today is the first day since the FAA has cut back on air traffic at 40 US airports and I must say it was smooth sailing at LAX.

My airport travel style is always about being chic and comfortable.

Olive sweater set- Nordstrom SZ M/L
Glasses- DIFF eyewear
Boots- Vince Camuto SZ 10
Bag- Brandon Blackwood
Jacket- Nordstrom SZ L
Suitcase- ifly

#LTKOver40 #LTKMidsize #LTKTravel

I studied ballet and pointe as an adolescent so I was not about to pass up on these shoes.

I’ve tried Louboutins but my feet are too wide for those Italian shoes. I refuse to pay +$1000 to be uncomfortable. Steve Madden came in with the clutch.

These shoes come in pink (featured), black, red and a print.

I’m thinking about doing a DIY to dye them to match my skin.

What do you think?

Steven Madden Larina- SZ 10

#LTKShoeCrush #LTKOver40 #LTKFindsUnder100

When I travel, I’m all about remaining chic and comfortable throughout the journey.

I love a great quality two piece set with matching accessories to stay stylish on my way to my destination.

Olive sleeveless sweater set- Nordstrom SZ m/L

Sunglasses- Nordstrom Rack

#LTKTravel #LTKMidsize #LTKOver40

Today is the LAST DAY of the fabulous Swarovski: Master of Light exhibition in Hollywood.

Swarovski has contributed and continues to contribute so much to the fashion and creative industries.

Exhibit goes until 4pm today in LA.!!!

Crystal Bag- Cult Gaia

#LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40 #LTKMidsize

I had to get some more items for my weekend celebration in New Orleans this upcoming weekend for homecoming. I have a few friend dinners planned and I found some other fabulous items on sale at Nordstrom to take with me.

Bangles- Nordstrom Rack
Bra- Nordstrom size 36G
Sunglasses- Nordstrom Rack
Black Shirtdress- Avec Les Filles/ Nordstrom SZ 12
Olive halter dress- Nordstrom SZ L

#LTKMidsize #LTKSaleAlert #LTKOver40

I decided last minute to go to my 20th reunion homecoming next weekend at XULA in New Orleans. I picked up a few items to make sure I look fabulous the entire time that I’m there.

Items purchased from Nordstrom and J Lux label

White top- Nordstrom SZ XL
Gold top- Nordstrom SZ L
Gold skirt-JLux Label SZ L
Cream dress- JLux Label SZ L
Skirt set- JLux Label SZ L

See additional links for other items in bring to New Orleans.

#LTKMidsize #LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40

I love a good solo date. Getting dressed up for yourself, going out and treating yourself to an amazing meal and evening.

This is what I wore to my recent solo date to Lucia 🇱🇨.

Dress- Nordstrom SZ L
Coat- Free People (old)
Shoes- Steven Madden SZ 10
Bag- Cult Gaia

#LTKSeasonal #LTKMidsize #LTKOver40

Here is how to get the perfect red wine shade lipstick using red lipstick that you already own.

If you want products used or lipstick recommendations see my links 💋👄

Using NARS velvet lip stain in Cruella 💄

#LTKSeasonal #LTKBeauty #LTKOver40

I had a chance to stay in a lovely hotel this weekend in LA for a much-needed staycation. I was able to relax and treat myself while doing it fashionably.

I’ve linked all my weekend attire looks for some travel inspiration.

Travel Luggage- Henri Bendel (old)
Bag- Dior
Sweatsuit set- Nike SZ M/L

#LTKMidsize #LTKOver40 #LTKTravel

It’s never too late to start over and do it fabulously!!

Beret- Amazon
Top- Amazon
Skorts- Ofuure
Tights- Amazon
Bag- Amazon
Glasses- Gucci
Loafers- Max Mara

#LTKOver40 #LTKSeasonal #LTKMidsize

I have been looking for a gold stylish bag to add to my collection for the longest time. Cult Gaia dropped this nano version of their classic bag this season. It fits my iPhone 15, gloss, cards and keys.

#LTKStyleTip #LTKItBag #LTKOver40

I went to the annual Taste of Soul festival for the first time yesterday in Los Angeles. It was about 90°F outside, so this is what I decided to wear.

OOTD

Cashmere sweater vest- @brodie SZL
Denim cargo shorts-@nordstrom SZ 31
Neon Bag- @Milly (old)
Oxford Shoes- @Issacmizrahi (old)
Sunglasses- @nordstrom

#LTKOver40 #LTKSeasonal #LTKMidsize

I went to Oak Glen, CA for the first time to go apple picking. This is my OOTD. Details below.

Wool Blazer- Thrifted
Denim Skort- Ofuure SZ L
Top- Amazon SZ L
Stockings- Amazon SZ XL
Loafers- Weekend Max Mara SZ 10
Bag- Amazon
Sunglasses- Gucci

#LTKMidsize #LTKOver40 #LTKSeasonal

I wore this outfit to the LACMA museum a couple of days ago. It was super comfortable and perfect for walking around the museum.

𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Skirt, don’t remember (old) SZ L
T shirt @fly_purpose SZ M
Jacket @michaelkors SZ L
Bag @amazon
Jewelry @datdatla @asos
Scents @octaviamorgan @ysl
Lip @sephora

#LTKMidsize #LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40

I recently wore these boots when I went hiking in Sedona, Arizona. They were perfect for the terrain. They’re super lightweight to pack and they are waterproof if the weather changes during your travels.

They are currently on sale for 15% off during Amazon Prime Days.

I’m wearing a size 10 womens

#LTKSaleAlert #LTKTravel #LTKActive

This is going to be my signature bag this season! It’s vegan leather and feels so incredibly soft. The safety pin top handle is perfect for creatives.

Get this before it sells out!

#LTKFindsUnder50 #LTKSeasonal #LTKOver40

The best scents for your home come from Voluspa x Nordstrom.

My favorite scents for my home are Spiced Pumpkin Latte 🎃for the fall and Sparkling Cuvée for any day 🥰

#LTKHalloween #LTKHome #LTKSeasonal

With a new season comes new beauty products.

Everything link in my LTK

#LTKOver40 #LTKSeasonal #LTKBeauty