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18 Oct

Designer Watch | Shola Designs

Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Shola Yusuf is the founder and creative force behind Shola Designs. The Pharmacist turned shoe designer moved to New York City from Nigeria in 1989 with less than $100 in her pocket. Taking security guard positions, she put herself through the College of Pharmacy at LIU, graduating in 1995. In 2003, she opened her own pharmacy and now owns four in the Tampa Bay area where she and her love for shoes and accessories resides. She says, "I devour every form of media when it comes to fashion. I travel 20 times a year. I am always away somewhere – West Africa, New York City, Hong Kong, Italy, and London. These are my main...
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16 Oct

Beanies & Pussy Bows

Hey Lovies, hope you all are having a wonderful day. Today was the first day of experiencing fall-like temperatures here in Tampa, FL. So in true fall fashion, I pulled out a beanie. Not only because temperatures dropped a bit, but also because I'm having a bad hair day. LOL.Fall is certainly my favorite time of the year for many reasons. The season reminds me of just how beautiful nature is. From the fallen leaves, the color change in foliage to the most comfortable temperatures throughout the year---I'm loving it. Outfit Details: Blouse: Asos | Jumper: Forever21 | Crossbody: Aldo | Sunnies: Aldo | Sandals: Luxury Rebel | Watch: Fossil !function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? 'http' : 'https';if(!d.getElementById(id))...
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13 Oct

Game Changer: Nude Lingerie for Women of Color

As a woman of color, one of the most frustrating experiences as a consumer includes scouring the lingerie department to find that perfect "nude" hosiery or undergarment--- but to only end up with mere disappointment. I can't tell you how long it's been since wishing and hoping for wider options when it comes to nude-tone intimates and undergarments for women of color. Nubian Skin, an intimates apparel company saw a need and launched the brand with a vision of "a different kind of nude" in mind. With its headquarters in London, the company ships internationally so finding the perfect match in nude undergarments is certainly within reach ladies.They started out with bras and panties, but have plans on adding hosiery...
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