With clean, damp hair, I sectioned my locs into four sections. I applied the Multi-Use Pure Oil Blend from Melanin Haircare to my scalp and roots and then palm rolled each locs.

This all started when I stopped by Ulta one afternoon to purchase another ABH Brow Wiz pencil. To my surprise the price had increased.

Can you guess which items of my look are thrifted? Well, you probably remember seeing this denim jacket before. But the dress is secondhand as well! Y’all once COVID-19 is over, I promise you Understated Clothing will be expanding in what we offer.

Now that I’m well into my early 30’s, skincare has become a priority for me. I’m not too worried about wrinkles at the moment.

Yes, you read that correctly. It’s nothing for me to tuck a dress into a pair of pants and cinch my waist in with a belt. The key to making this work is to (1) use a dress that isn’t too bulky and (2) wear pants that are more forgiving like wide-leg trousers.

Let’s talk skin. Remember when I tried my version of the 10-Step Korean Skincare Method? At the time the multiple step Korean routine was all the rage and I was trying to find a system that would keep my skin in check.

My favorite type of a shoe is a boot. I wear them with everything. Dresses, shorts, jeans, everything! This pair in particular were part of a bunch of boots I purchased over a decade ago. And yes, they have been donated as well.

There I was…minding my own business while flipping through a fashion magazine…and there it was. An advertisement for Hermès lipstick. Whet?! Where have I been?