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We Are Booked Holiday Swap Sign-Up (Closed)

Bookish friends and family, the time is here! Tracie and I are now doing sign-ups on our blogs for

Beauty | Fall Faves Tag

Now that it's officially Fall in the Carolinas, I've done a bit of switching up my beauty routine.

Just to Get By | A Playlist for the Hopeful

Hello friends! Have you ever had a string of never-ending, not-so-good, kinda-bad days? Not so terribly

We Are Booked Holiday Swap

Happy November, loves! If you have been following along with the We Are Booked Photo Challenge on

My Two Cents | Spreading Love

Hey ladies! In case no one else has told you today, I just wanted to take a moment to tell each

Beauty Tips + Tricks | Maybelline The Falsies Push Up Drama Mascara

This beauty story is a part of a Maybelline #FalsiesPushUpDrama #shop compensated by Collective

We Are Booked | October Instagram Photo Challenge

Happy October, beautiful people! Once again, Tracie (@traciemomie) and I (@sodrewrites)

Styling Idea | Mama's Day Out

Hi all! Just wanted to stop through to add a styling idea to the blog for my fellow fashionistas this

Weekend Confessions Vol. I | College Dropout

The Confession | The College Dropout  "Told 'em I finished school, and I started my

Hype Hair + COCOTIQUE | 2nd Anniversary Beauty Box

Hello loves and fellow beauty enthusiasts! I'm excited to share today's beauty post with you because

WASH DAY | ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo + Replenishing Conditioner

How is your hair journey going? Mine is going pretty good, for the most part. I ended an extremely

Celebrity Inspired Beauty | Tika Sumpter

Today's post is all about creating a beginner-friendly celebrity inspired look. Here, we have the

5 Steps to the Perfect Skin Care Regimen

How do you decide what products to buy for your skincare? This is a question I have been asking myself

We Are Booked | Challenge Winner Announcement

And just like that, August is now a thing of the past! And before you know it, fall will be wrapping

INTERVIEW | Tempest Walker on 'Being Tina Turner'

Ladies, gentlemen, and all of my fellow Tina Turner fans, I have a treat for you today. There's

Recent Reads | Volume II

As we all know, summer time is the best time for enjoying new books. If you follow me on Instagram,

We Are Booked Instagram Photo Challenge

Happy August, loves! Tracie (@traciemomie) and I (@sodrewrites) are excited to be hosting

3 Reasons To Try L.A. Girls Glazed Lip Paints

Hey loves! I know I may be a little tardy for the party on this beauty product, but I just had to

REVIEW | Wood Watches by JORD

Ladies, how important are the details of your attire? How often do you carefully select accessories

Summer Style Staple | White Jeans

Hey ladies! Are you enjoying these warm summer temperatures? Though I'm always excited about

Things I Left in my Twenties

As some of you may already know, I was welcomed into the 30 Club with open arms recently. And let

Healthy Lifestyle | Going "Raw" with Esosa E

Award-winning Producer. Actress. Model. Author. Raw Girl in a Toxic World. Esosa Edosomwan is

Current Beauty Favorites

I've been keeping my beauty routine pretty simple lately. Neutral hues have become my best friends.

eShakti.com Online Shopping Experience | Review

There's something about the sleek-silhouette produced by wearing a perfectly fitting dress that makes

Recent Reads | Volume 1

It's no secret that I love a good book. And as much as I love to blog, write, and play in my makeup,

Lazy Girl's Wash Day | 31 Weeks Post

How has your hair journey been going so far, this year? It's been a month or two since I've updated

February Wishes

And just like that, February is upon us. Just yesterday, I was pulling pictures from magazines, highlighting

My Current Skin Care Regimen

Does your skin care regimen change with the seasons? Does it change according to your specific

Wash Day | First Protein Treatment of 2015

Happy January, loves! Has your hair journey started on a good note? In the last couple of months,

HELP! I Am Becoming My Mother.

It's funny how when we are children, we think our parents just don't understand us. Our levels