So, I’ve been on a denim spree these last several months. I’ve bought like 5 pairs of jeans in the past 2-3 months. I know, I might be overdoing it a bit, but I do have some good reasons to splurge. Denim of course is the most versatile piece to have in your wardrobe. With all the different washes, cuts, and styles–you have absolutely no limits…
One of the most frustrating things about the change in the seasons is the change in wardrobe and matching accessories. A lot of our favorite shoes from the past seasons will no longer suffice as we face the cooler temps ahead. Luckily, there are some really great styling options to extend your last season shoes into the Fall and Winter months. Also, shoutout to my friend…
This Is What I’ve Learned From Wearing Natural Deodorants I did it! For about a year and a half, I ditched the commercial deodorant that I knew so well for uncharted territory of the world of natural deodorant to test my mental and emotional and physical strength. The reason, of course, was health related by the way. I was really hesitant about sharing this because it…
Amara Nicole and Munro & Co., Inc.’s CFO takes you into the Munro footwear factory in Arkansas. (This post may contain an affiliate link, redirecting readers to the featured shoe brand.) Hi Everyone! If you can’t already tell, I’m a bit of a shoe fanatic. Not only am I obsessed with the latest footwear trends and technology advancements, I’ve also grown more curious as to how…
Hey Everyone! Can you believe Fall is basically here, and I still have ever-growing to-do list?! Two things things I’ve been working on accomplishing is master this self-photography thing. I just got a camera, and this stuff is no joke, but I’m going to take it one step at a time. Also, I have a goal of finishing this book, En El Pais Que Amamos, by…
Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in my life. I’m officially one year older (23), and I realize now that I’ve spent a great deal of my time combating self-doubt and self-imposed negativity. While I’ve had some exciting experiences like traveling to NYC and Cape Town, South Africa (both for the first time), this past year was also filled with it’s own trials as well…
SMELL GOODS I’ve inherited my love for what my younger sisters call “smell goods”(fragrances) from my grandma. With every visit to her home as a child, I always found her bathroom to have the most lavish displays of fragrances and scented body products that would make any perfume addict swoon. The bathroom quickly became my test lab for the latest “smell goods”. Throughout high school, I…
Name: Danielle| Age:36| Shoe Size: 12| Hometown: Detroit, MI Queen’s Court A 10! A 10 is the smallest shoe size that I can remember wearing. That goes back to the 3rd or 4th grade. By the time I entered 5th grade, I was wearing an 11/12 in women’s shoes. During my middle school and early high school years, I didn’t find it hard finding shoes. Mainly…
GIRLLLL, LET ME TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENED! Have you all heard of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop? The company is definitely what my regular Pitchbook newsletter would name a “unicorn” for its really magical, hippy-ish qualities. Anyways, I wanted to learn more about this wellness company after hearing so much buzz about it over the last several weeks. I casually came across a featured NYT piece by Taffy Brodesser-Akner (see…
How One Millennial Mom-preneur Is Shaking Up The Footwear Biz One Size At A Time Gustavia Lui, 31, is NOT your average founder. For one, she’s not male and secondly, she juggles more than one major role beyond the Founder title. Lui is a Queen Feet wife (12 W), mother of three, and entrepreneur who has joined a new wave of Millennial Mums who are used…
Hey y’all! Thanks so much for dropping by. I’m Amara Nicole, a modern Mississippi Belle with a heart for all things creative. Oh yeah, I also have an interesting relationship with shoes. My tiny corner of the Internet is the space where I invite you all into my Southern Queendom, where I highlight my adventures at home and abroad on my journey to self-liberation. Read more..