I, Alicia

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My Winter Wardrobe Essentials

Winter is officially in full swing, and with it comes frigid temperatures, snow, sleet, ice, and freezing rain. I’ll be honest, on days where the temperature is below freezing,  a snuggie is the only item of clothing I deem fit to consider a winter wardrobe essential. Of course, wearing a snuggie outside the house is probably not a good idea…
Outfits
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My 2018 To-Do List

Throw my hands in the air and laugh more! Brunch more often with my girlfriends. We have the best convos over mimosas and cocktails. Support more small businesses owned by Black Women. (Expression Junction featured in above photo) Grow out my tapered cut and get back these full curls Add green smoothies to my diet. Drink more water. Be a…
Well-Being
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Om – 5 Reasons You Should Practice Meditation

It’s 2:00 a.m. and I’m wide awake. I still haven’t finished that project that should have been done since last week. Now there are new projects piling up on my desk. How am I ever going to get everything done? Will I ever get everything done? I’m gonna get fired. And I should really clean my desk, but….where would I…
Well-Being
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What I know for sure about my 40’s

On my 39th birthday, I remember the absolute dread I felt about leaving my 30’s. Actually, I had started freaking out wayyy before that from the day I turned 37.  Now things were getting real…I was going to be a 40-year-old, middle-aged woman and I just couldn’t come to terms with the thought.  I felt so uncertain about my life,…
Womanhood
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Ultra Violet = Purple Magic

Pantone has released its color of the year and I am over the moon with excitement. I have been enamored with all shades of purple since I was a teenager, so this Ultra Violet is radiating PURPLE LIGHT in my soul. There’s something so ROYAL, so MYSTICAL, so MAGICAL about this color, and it’s so appropriate for 2018 because after…
Jewelry
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My Current Must-Haves

I’m a beauty product junkie. I am always trying new lotions and potions, and every now and then I get attached to certain products that become staples in my cosmetic bag. These are my 4 current must-haves: Original BeautyBlender Sponge This little pink sponge is so amazing, I can’t even remember how I applied foundation before I found this gem.…
Makeup
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