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The Only Black Owned Thai restaurant in the world!

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THE BEST LAURA MERCIER RED!

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Push It To The Limit: LUXURY and LIFESTYLE at Julien’s

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New hair routine? Curls courtesy of Innersense Organic Beauty

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Smell like EH-Vritheng! TS Madison and Methra collab

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The Only Black Owned Thai restaurant in the world!

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On a mission to not only boost Black-owned establishments in my neck of the woods but also to broaden my culinary horizons, I stumbled upon Giti Thai. Nestled in the heart of Windsor Hills, Los Angeles, this spot became the…

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THE BEST LAURA MERCIER RED!

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HAPPY NATIONAL LIPSTICK DAY! In honor of the day I thought I’d slide through with the newness in my little collection. Red lips have been my jam for 10 years now. Before that I was strictly a nude or pink…

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Push It To The Limit: LUXURY and LIFESTYLE at Julien’s

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Heeeeey everyone!! Recently, I found myself stepping into uncharted territory. An auction house! But this wasn’t just your run-of-the-mill auction.Push It To The Limit: LUXURY and LIFESTYLEwas a bidding event for rap mogul Rick Ross, held at the prestigious Julien’s…

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New hair routine? Curls courtesy of Innersense Organic Beauty

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Innersense Organic Beauty Now this post may be short and sweet as I don’t want to give up ALLLL my current hair products (saving that for my later post) but I want to let you all in to my favorite…

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Smell like EH-Vritheng! TS Madison and Methra collab

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EH-VRITHENG! Hey there! Guess what? I’m totally obsessed with smelling amazing and guess who? TS Madison! When I heard that the icon teamed up with niche house Methra to launch a perfume, I was over very much so hype! And…

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Miss Dior Avenue presents: LOVE OUT LOUD

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MISS DIOR AVENUE! I had a blast this weekend! Dior Beauty threw a fab celebration for the Miss Dior Parfum fragrance by the genius Francis Kurkdjian, right on Melrose Avenue. Picture this: a street scene straight out of a dream!…

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Fave new cafe in Inglewood? AWAKENING

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HEY FREINDS! I discovered a gem in Inglewood. A caffeine induced one at that. Awakening cafe is now my go-to spot for my espresso needs! Trust me, it’s not just the caffeine talking! It’s a dope spot serving up the…

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City Guide Inglewood: Martin’s Cocina y Cantina

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Strap in, discerning diners, because Inglewood is hiding a gem that’s redefining fusion—Martin’s Cocina y Cantina. This innovative eatery doesn’t just mix Mexican and Japanese cuisines; it masters them. Prepare for a culinary expedition that’s as thrilling as it is…

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New fragrance: Ellis Brooklyn Sweet Eau de Parfum

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Hey loves! I recently purchased a new scent to add to my collection. Something soft and sweet for warmer weather! So I am currently in my pear era (blog post coming soon) and I knew Ellis Brooklyn Sweet Eau de…

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The Blackening: We Can’t All Die First (Review, Sorta)

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Hey Everyone! Last night (5/16/2023) I attended the screening of the upcoming movie The Blackening at The Grove in Los Angeles! I had been wanting to see this movie since I seen the first trailer. Directed by Tim Story, The…

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