A little healthy blogger competition never hurt anyone, right? I began my Saturday morning a little too early for my liking (around 8 a.m.-ish…don’t ask) and opened my laptop to find that I have been nominated for a Style Bloggers of Color Award in the category of Best Rookie Blog. How exciting to see that I am on my way to receiving that fabulous crown, that shining trophy, or whatever

May 1 was quite a day for me. I was two days fresh out of undergrad (Yes, I have a bachelor’s degree now. Four years flew by.), I was attending my second blogger party of the year, and I was able to finally hold a copy of the May/June issue of Maniac Magazine in my hands (there’s a surprise in there…keep reading). Tara Reid is the cover girl of this issue

For those of you who didn’t have the pleasure of attending the Spirit Fashion Show at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) on Saturday, April 14, you missed an amazing example of Pittsburgh edging its way into a contending spot as a fashion capital. The show, held at CMU’s Weigand Gym in the University Center, featured pieces and collections from local Pittsburgh designers and stores, including Denielle DeSantis, whose designs I fell

This past Friday, April 13, 2012, I met the wonderful ladies of the Pitt Fashion Business Association (FBA) for the first time. And one thing I can say about these chicas is that they are certainly about their business. While not officially a member of FBA, I asked to be placed on the e-mail list (for obvious reasons). Since my notification sign-up, I’ve heard about this organization doing amazing things

Below are a few of the responses I gave for my ModStylist Intern Assessment Test. The assessment was simply a glimpse into the day-to-day activities of a ModStylist. It was definitely hard work, but it was so much fun. Funny how you never mind doing something you love, no matter how long it takes. Part 1: ModStylist Style Consultations Dear Amy, I have selected three essentials for you, work appropriate

Sierra Leone Starks, a student at the University of Pittsburgh, originally from Atlanta, writes about her experiences the last few weeks and, through a compilation of social media exchanges, shares what she and her friends have been going through. April 10, 2012 [View the story "Pitt ENS Alert: Enough Already" on Storify] Taken from Patch.com. North Hills, PA: http://northhills.patch.com/articles/a-pitt-student-details-the-range-of-emotions-and-toll-bomb-threats-take-on-campus South Cobb, GA: http://southcobb.patch.com/articles/a-pitt-student-from-austell-details-the-range-of-emotions-and-toll-of-ongoing-threats

“A well-tailored suit is to a woman what lingerie is to a man.” I’m not sure where or when I first read this statement above, but it is so true, in my opinion. A woman in lingerie screams sex appeal and exudes confidence. The same goes for a man in a three-piece Perry Ellis suit tailored to a T with coordinated shirt, tie (bow or otherwise), and accessories…**wallows in that

This BDWP post is dedicated to pages 84-85 of Maniac Magazine, titled “The Single Girl’s Guide to Valentine’s Day” (though I feel this is appropriate for more than just the single ladies out there). This spread encourages ladies everywhere during Febrauary’s love season to do four things: indulge, pamper, spoil, and shop. That said, I began my February incorporating what I will call the “Four To-Dos of February” at the

My birthday is December 24, 2011. Now my birthday celebration(s), on the other hand, just so happen to fall on any dates between December [whatever date I feel like] and January [insert end date here]. Last year, I left my teenage years behind, turned 20, and celebrated three times. This year, though turning 21 is about twice as monumental as turning 20, I only celebrated twice (well, with other people

I read an article in Esquire once titled “13 Secrets Men Don’t Know About Women” in which it was shared that one of the things men are unaware of about their female counterparts is that “Girls’ night out” is usually some other woman’s idea. This became one of my personal favorites and has stuck with me as I’ve endured countless girls’ nights out thought into existence by, of course, another