I always forget that there are thousands of clothing brands out there. I know a lot of the big houses like Chanel, Givenchy, and Gucci, but there’s still so much growth regarding my fashion knowledge. It’s important I expose myself to brands I’m not familiar with, which is why I wrote today’s post. I’ve kind…
Author: Tolu
Why did I feel so guilty taking a break this summer?
I can confidently say that for me at least summer 2025 is over. The neighborhood is a little quieter at night. I have the urge to buy school supplies. There’s this sense that the season is coming to an end. In June, I wrote a list of things I wanted to accomplish before summer ended….
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Are they flawless or flawed?
Every home game, the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader don their white boots, style their hair impeccably, and dance their hearts out on the field in AT&T Stadium. Fans in the stands, across the US, and possibly the world admire these women. They’re everything society wants women to be: skinny, effortless, and perfect. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders…
When did my attention span become so short?
When did my attention span become so short? This week, I was writing some emails, and the amount of times I picked up my phone was insane. I would be in the middle of typing a sentence, and would randomly stop to go on Instagram or another attention sucker for no reason. Over the past…
A Brand to Watch Out For: Fumi the Label
In the world of big fashion conglomerates, it’s important we shine a light on smaller brands, so that they can remain in the game. Today I want to shine a light on Fumi the Label. Fumi the Label was founded by Fumi Egbon in 2020 at the height of the pandemic. Even with a global…
Summer 2025 Check In
I hope everyone’s summer is progressing in the way they want it to. I just wanted to do a check in, and give some advice slash guidance as we head into the last leg. I hope my thoughts help you all in this last leg of summer. Thank you all for reading and make sure…
5 Important Things I Learned from Watching the TV Show Scandal
Scandal is gripping, fast paced, and full of bold enigmatic characters. If you haven’t watched it before, Scandal follows Olivia Pope and her team as she runs a crisis management firm in Washington, DC. How much drama could a couple politicians and federal workers stir up you might ask? When you mix ego, envy, pride,…
My Recommendations from the Gap Factory Sale
Hello everyone! In the two years that I’ve been doing this blog, I’ve tried to steer clear of giving specific clothing recommendations. I did so once in this past article about engaging in fashion trends more sustainably. It’s my only post with direct recommendations so far. In light of the huge sale happening on the…
Our Most Forgotten Local Resource: The Library
Why did we forget about the library? This year I told myself that I was going to make an effort towards patronizing my local libraries. My goal took a very slow start at the beginning of this year, but I’ve been making progress this summer, and it’s been so amazing. I love reading, but with…
Designing Tennis Looks Perfect for the WTA Tour
Last summer, I took the plunge and I finally signed myself up for tennis lessons. Within seconds of hitting the first ball, I fell in love with the sport. It’s exhausting and draining at times, but when you see the ball float across the net you realize how elegant the sport is. I’ve been following…










