V. Richelle
Fashion addict, travel enthusiast and taco aficionado. Fur mama and aspiring plant mom, currently struggling to overcome my black thumb.
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Confessions of a Beauty Addict Part II: Maintaining the Beauty Stash
In part one of this mini-series, Confessions of a Beauty Addict Part I, I shared how I rid myself, my life and my cabinet of all those unnecessary and useless beauty products that were weighing me down. Today, in part II, I’m sharing some hacks that help to ensure that I only buy and keep what I need and will use. In short, I’m sharing how I overcame by beauty addiction. If you’re looking to clean up your act a bit you’ve come to right the place. I hope you’ll find some or all of these tips to be useful. So let’s jump right in! 1.Make a list Start by…
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Confessions of a Beauty Addict Part I: Breaking Free from the Clutter
I have a confession to make, my name is V. Richelle and I’m addicted to beauty products. Skincare, cleansers, palettes, highlighters, lipsticks, you name it. I’m a sucker for slick claims and cute packaging. I cannot tell you the countless amount of money I’ve spent over the years purchasing products I fully intended to use, but that that didn’t quite work out and ended up lodged in the back of my bathroom cabinet never to be seen or heard from again. There were products I was too lazy to use, the ones that didn’t quite fit my needs, or wants. There were products that didn’t agree with my skin and…
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OOTD: Floral, Fit and Flare Perfection
It’s that time of year! That time when all the Christmas gifts have been purchased and given out and it’s time to treat yourself to a little something new. One of my favorite places to shop, no matter the season or the reason is Express. Today I’m sharing a dress I picked up recently. Once I got this piece home and tried it on I loved it even more. I just couldn’t wait to wear it. And since the weather here has been cooperative I decided to go ahead and share it with you today! Something about this color just screams festive and puts a smile on my face! I’m…
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OOTD: Casual Winter Uniform
Happy Friday y’all! We made it to the end of another work week! Well… you made it. I won’t tell y’all that the holidays along with vacation have me so mixed up! I had to check the calendar to see what day it actually is. *Insert face palm emoji here.* It’s pretty unbelievable that today is the last Friday of 2018 right?! To end the year I’m sharing with you a look I wore to do some exploring downtown this past weekend. Looking pulled together doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. For cooler winter temps my basic weekend wardrobe consists of a sweater and jeans, but who says a…
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OOTD: Nude Heels and Chunky Knits
For months now I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect brown girl nude heels. It was nothing short of a Christmas miracle, but a few weeks ago, after trying on countless pairs of shoes and nearly giving up, I found my match! I was browsing the Cyber Monday sales on some of my favorite websites when I came across these beauties. The lesson here, even when things seem impossible, don’t give up! When I saw these babies, it was love at first sight! They had everything I as looking for. The perfect heel height, at 3.5 inches, the right color and the right material. Personally, I prefer suede to…
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Eat, Sleep, See, Do: Niagara Falls
I recently returned from a trip to Niagara Falls, Canada. Over the last couple of years it has become one of my favorite travel destinations. This year, the purpose of my trip was to attend Wrapped Up in the Valley, a food and wine event. If you want to know more about it check out my previous travel post. While we were there we did manage to squeeze in a few other things, so I thought I’d take a few minutes to share some recommendations on where to eat, where to sleep, what to see and what to do, should you ever find yourself in Niagara Falls. Eat You gotta…
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Getting “Wrapped Up in the Valley”
Wine Country A couple of years back I visited Ontario for the first time and attended Taste the Season, a food and wine event that features wineries from the Niagara-on-the-Lake region. Prior to this trip I had no idea that Niagara was actually wine country. I’d never traveled to Canada and had no idea what to expect. Nevertheless, I instantly fell in love with the charm and romance of this most beautiful place, as well as the warmth and friendliness of it’s people. I brought back with me a new found appreciation for good wine, some great memories, as well as a few bottles of wine to enjoy when I…
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Travel Essentials
Three short years ago I had never been on an airplane. In January of 2016 I took my first flight to Dallas and since then I’ve been on dozens of flights and spent countless hours in airports all over the country. Air travel can be stressful, and one way that I’ve learned to deal with stress, of any kind, is through planning and preparation. Today I’m sharing my travel essentials, the must haves that always come along with me whether I’m hopping a flight or road-tripping. While, a few of these items aren’t exactly “essentials”, they certainly are great for capturing all your travel memories. So what’s in my bag? Technology An…
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One piece, Five Looks: Cheetah Print Loafers
My wardrobe is filled with classic pieces in neutral colors. There’s a pop of color or pattern here or there for good measure. But I enjoy mixing and matching simple pieces and combining them with accessories to complete the look and bring it to life. Recently, while scrolling through Instagram I came across an ad for Birdies Slippers. The moment I laid eyes on this cheetah print pair I knew I had to have them. There was just one little issue, this particular pair of shoes was a little pricier than what I typically like to spend on flats or loafers. I put the purchase on hold and decided not to…
