When planning my outfits for my trip to Curacao, my first impulse was dresses. Cool, breezy, cute, perfect for the Caribbean. But we had some more physical items on our itinerary (ostrich riding, but we’ll get back to that) so I needed something more durable. Enter this jumpsuit. It has all the comfort and coolness…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) The February Boston weather has me missing Curacao. 2) Black History Month is bringing in some beautiful exhibits. 3) Chatting with Haneefah Wood of “Bad Dates.” 4) Have you seen my NH travel guide? 5) A little taste of my Curacao adventures. 6) It’s always happy hour somewhere.
The Strong Sister
The island of Curacao, located in the Caribbean just off the coast of Venezuela, represents a unique melding of cultures. The native inhabitants, the Amerindian Arawaks, migrated from South America 6,000 years ago. Latin American influence is still an essential part of the nation. In the 16th century, the Netherlands colonized the island, bringing their…Read More
Travel Guide: Southern New Hampshire
I grew up in Southern New Hampshire, so it was strange to go back as a tourist for my Getaway weekend. It turns out the backwoods state I knew as a child has gotten kind of hip. New Hampshire has a lot to offer, especially for nature lovers, so this is by no means a…Read More
Look Like A Local: Curacao
This year I’m launching my “Look Like a Local” campaign (#looklikealocal). For each of my trips I’ll partner with a different, accessible brand, and style their clothes to match the local trends. Last week I was in Curacao, an island off the coast of Venezuela. I partnered with new, female-run online boutique Ivy Staple to…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
A few sneak previews from my latest trip. From left to right: 1) Overlooking the unique Curacao landscape. 2) Sometimes I match my cocktails to my sunset. 3) Some of the street art in Willemstad. 4) A handmade Chichi doll painted by a local female artist. 5) Getting some sun. 6) The famous Willemstad shoreline.