When a movie like Girls Trip comes out, you can’t help but reflect on your own group of friends. The memories, the laughs, the secrets that are never mentioned outside the clique. The shorthand, inside jokes and endless good times. If you’re lucky, you have at least one friend who has known you since you… Read More How to Plan the Perfect Girls Trip
I love spring. In many ways it feels like the real start to the new year. After cold, dreary, dark months of winter, finally the sun shines and flowers begin to bloom. Longer days and more light coax us back out in the world, shaking off the winter blues. Spring is often warmer than summer… Read More 10 Perfect Spring Getaways
Outdoor festivals are among my favorite things about Summer. Sunny warm days, streets closed to traffic, live music wafting from stages, the smell of grilling meat in the air. A slow wander through booths displaying art, clothes and jewelry. Discovering gems in your own backyard, supporting local artists and vendors. Appreciating the slower pace and… Read More Bay Area Festival Finds
So another one is in the books! With a reported half million people in attendance, this year was Essence Fest on steroids. With the extreme success of Girls Trip, thousands of women mobilized squads (many complete with matching t-shirts) and descended upon New Orleans. I would liken it to the Black Friday shopping experience- huge… Read More Essence Fest: Parties, Pop-Ups and Po’ Boys
Alright ladies, we’re less than a week out from Essence! Whether it’s your first trip, or your fifth- I’m sure the excitement is building. There are very few spaces in the world that are created specifically for and in celebration of black women, so Essence Festival is special. A pilgrimage of sorts for women of… Read More Essential Essence Festival Packing Tips
With summer just around the corner, festival season has arrived! Outdoor festivals are an awesome celebration of culture, music and food- and I’m here for all of it. As much as I love to explore new places, there are some great events right in my backyard. If you’re looking for something to do this summer,… Read More 6 Bay Area Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss
Just getting back to the Bay Area from Mardi Gras and as promised last week, I’m here with a recap of the highlights! TK is originally from New Orleans and her family is still there- so I knew I’d be in great hands for my first Mardi Gras. If you have an interest in getting… Read More How to Celebrate Mardi Gras Like a Local
It’s that time of year… Carnival has arrived! I’m coming to you live and direct from Mardi Gras in New Orleans. I can already check off one of my travel wish list items for the year. 2018 is off to a good start! Parades, beads, king cakes and shrimp po’ boys- definitely my kinda party. … Read More Live and Direct from Mardi Gras!
Memorial Weekend is challenging if you love to travel. There are so many options! Music and food festivals, annual getaways, beach week; with summer just around the corner, people start shaking off the winter blues. More sun, less clothes. Hello sun-kissed complexion, goodbye sallow and ashy skin! More vacation, less work (hopefully). If you’re thinking… Read More Soul Beach Music Festival
My first trip to the Essence Music Festival was in 2005, with a group of friends from high school. Since then I’ve been back several times with family and friends and it’s become one of my favorite annual trips. The concert lineup may change every year, but what remains the same is the great food… Read More Essence Music Festival 101