Ladies, let’s welcome in this Fall season with open arms. Even though it still feels like summer here in MS, I won’t let the sweltering heat keep me away from my favorite Fall trends. My birthday is on the first day of Fall, so let’s just say, I’m only a little bias towards this season. Every autumn season, I consider which color(s) or pattern(s) to implement…
Growing up with long feet was tough to say the least. Like many little girls, I loved dressing up in my mother’s many shoes, aspiring to one day be able to fill them. I was never able to fit my mother’s shoes as I grew. I got a little older and took on the biggest challenge of my life at the time, “big school”. Grade school…
Earlier this month, I was asked to speak at a self-esteem forum for girls of the Mississippi Delta. The “Carefree Black Girl Self-Esteem Forum” event was hosted by Miss Black Sunflower County 2017, Nicole Watkins. I was super jazzed about this speaking engagement because while I’ve been asked to sing or host for events before, I’ve never been asked to be a featured motivational speaker. Woah!…
If you’re makeup addict or moderate wearer, it doesn’t matter. You need to completely remove your makeup at the end of each day. I’ve discovered an awesome makeup remover wipe brand that will give you lots of bang for your buck. One day, I was strolling through Big Lots when I noticed a section at the end of a row near the checkout counter. The section…
Plan Ahead If you forget everything else, please don’t forget that timing matters. As you shop for larger sizes, you have to be forward-thinking as to purchase outside of the traditional fashion/ climate seasons. For instance, I’ll visit my local DSW or Burlington during the Summer if I’m in search of my new favorite booties for the Fall. Also, keep in mind the official holiday schedule…
While we all have our favorite shoe style, we can’t deny there are certain functional and style benefits to both of these categories of shoes. Closed Toe Shoes Pros: This style is any absolute classic. Not only are they a super force against the elements and akward glares on the days that you’ve missed out on an over-due good pedicure, but they also add a certain,…
Valerie D. Size: 10|Age: 54|Mississippi, USA Toe Woes I can vividly recall squeezing my size 10 feet into a 9 shoe. After constantly being teased about my large feet, I became embarrassed. I first became aware of this anomaly when I was in the 5th grades. “Oh my, what large feet you have Valerie”, one of my classmates exclaimed, “I only wear a size 7 ½,…
Aliyah C. Size: 11|Age: 21|Michigan, USA I hated the size of my feet growing up. I was already being teased for my dark complexion and being taller than all the boys in my classes. On top of this, I had long feet, or “boats” as some people would call them. I wouldn’t say much in class, because I didn’t want to place any focus on my…
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..