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Author archive for Better Blueprint

  • Dec092020
    The gatapack is a face mask with replaceable filters

    7 must-haves items for post-pandemic travel

    I am in the camp of not traveling but....as life sometimes does, we are thrust into the moment! During this…

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  • Dec082020
    The Clare Vivier Bowie mask is nice

    pretty masks with bows!

    We're in the midst of a pandemic so, sometimes you have to find the pretty in every situation. In this case,…

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  • Dec072020
    A red lip pouch by Claflin Thayer is perfect for your purse or date night

    the 5 best things I bought under $50 in 2020

    2020 has been a doozy! But I wanted to share the 5 best things I bought under $50 in 2020 because…

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  • Nov232020
    The must-haves to add holiday sparkle to any outfit or occasion

    must-have holiday *sparkle*

    This year, more than in years past, we need to do holiday sparkle and find the joy of the season! It's…

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  • Nov202020
    This red lip color by Mansai7 is called Alizarin and is gorgeous

    a *new* red lip color

    This red is a cool classic red with subtle blue undertones which means you won't see any orange-yness and if…

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  • Nov192020
    A black sequin and tweed mask for celebratory occasions

    need a mask for the holidays?

    I believe the answer is this tweed sequin mask by St. John! IF you think that the backbone of festive…

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  • Nov192020
    Sequin pants because sparkle is essential

    sequin pants

    Who knows when you'll need them but better to have them and be prepared, right?! If there's ONE thing I…

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  • Nov182020
    Monica Barnett with a big smile because of a recent business win

    the entrepreneur’s “grind”

    So people will call it a grind but there's a large part of me that thinks it's a grustle .…

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  • Nov162020
    5 style tips inspired from Vice President Kamala Harris including pearls and Converse sneakers.

    5 kamala harris style tips we all need

    I recently published an article for NBC News' Know Your Value team and it's a quick 4-minute read but here…

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  • Nov132020
    A book stack from a personal stylist, and includes Pantone, book by Antwuan Sargent and more

    my living room tsundoku

    I oftentimes tell my clients that if they're stuck putting an outfit together, they should 'start with your shoes and…

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  • Nov122020
    a podcast on dating after marriage called Making A Stylish Exit

    podcast appearance on making a stylish exit

    I was sooooo excited and honored to be asked to appear on my girlfriend, Nicole Richmond's podcast called Making a…

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  • Nov112020

    closeted lifestyle

    your personal style matters...regardless of who sees it! Checking in around November 2019, I was happily planning out my meteoric…

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  • Nov092020

    fashion in the new world of work

    Excerpt from a series called Curated Career Conversations: my interview with Sarah Johnston A year ago, my professional "uniform" included…

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  • Sep302020
    A stack of gallery copies of The Creatives' Closet

    book launch: the creatives’ closet

    This book has been about two years in the making and there is a story behind -- connect with me and…

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  • Sep282020

    your bra measurements

    There's a right way to measure your bra's cup and band size if you cannot get to a professional shop.…

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  • Sep242020
    Looking for underwear that are comfortable and is black-owned. The company is called Knix.

    black-owned intimates: knix

    As a woman who does not enjoy a light or short cycle, I am in love with Knix's period-proof underwear! Did I…

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  • Sep212020
    An example of a wireless bralette by Free People

    sizing your bra up or down

    I love this table! Depending on the maker, whether you've been eating pints of Ben n' Jerry's solo, or you're…

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  • Sep172020
    A model wearing a fedora hat by Monrowe NYC, a black-owned headwear company.

    black-owned headwear: monrowe nyc

    I cried when I saw The James - and clicked to find it was gone! Monrowe NYC is a black-owned headwear…

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  • Sep142020
    Wearing the right size bra

    are you wearing the right bra size?

    Are you wearing the right bra size? There are a few things you can do to ensure your girls are…

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  • Sep102020

    how-to remove a coffee stain

    I love coffee️but it stains! And I'm not just talking about your teeth - a wrong move or a hearty…

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  • Aug312020

    nice to meet you: black-owned jewelry brand

      Black-owned jewelry brand, Oma The Label Owner, Neumi Anekhe New York-based label started in 2018 + former fashion stylist…

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  • Aug272020

    nice to meet you: jellie sandals

    nice to meet you: alexandria brandao, a women and kid's fashion footwear brand! I found them on Instagram and fell…

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  • Aug252020

    14 perfect power pieces

    I asked newsletter readers what they needed to know and what I heard was, "I need just…

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  • Aug242020

    nice to meet you: black-owned jewelry brand

      Black-owned jewelry brand, Omi Woods Of Jamaican-Ashanti-Maroon heritage, Ashley Alexis McFarlane Omi means 'water' in the Yoruba language The word Jamaica…

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  • Aug202020

    nice to meet you: skin tone-inclusive footwear

    nice to meet you: Rebecca Allen, Salone Monet, and Kahmune, three black-owned footwear lines that carry skin tone-inclusive products!! Have…

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