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The Tasty Travels of the Swanky Budgeteer.

 Met Gala 2025: Black Tailoring, Dandyism, and #SuperfineStyle on the Red CarpetThe 2025 Met Gala is almost here, and with Superfine: Tailoring Black Style as the theme, fashion’s biggest night promises to be one of its most visually and culturally powerful yet. Hosted at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this year’s gala will spotlight...
 Last weekend, Calvin and I attended the grand-opening of Tijon Houston, and trust me: this isn’t just another perfume shop. From the moment we walked in, I felt a calming, yet exciting energy. Nestled inside the vibrant M-K-T at 600 N Shepherd Dr., Tijon offers a hand-crafted, clean-ingredient fragrance experience. The polished marble counters,...
 I partnered with Sunita to style Sunkardi Fit Appareal to share how to easily elevate fall activewear looks with my fit-for-anywhere approach. Activewear looks are not limited to running shoes, joggers, windbreaker jackets and sweatshirts. I love adding layers, jewelry and more accessories to customize activewear for enhance style. Scroll for...
  Cheesecake ChimichangasWhen was the last time you enjoyed a cheesecake chimichanga? If it wasn't today, or even yesterday, you are long overdue, friend! There's no better time than now, of course, to indulge your tastebuds in the satisfying, ooey-gooey goodness of cheesecake chimichangas. Each ASMR-activating bite renders bursts of the...
Treat yourself to this simple shishito pepper recipe for a flavor-rich crunch!I first tried shishito peppers at Uchi Houston's soft opening back in 2012 and it was love at first bite. Once I found these small, sometimes-spicy peppers at the store, I started making them at home. Shishito peppers pack a powerful crunch with a hint of spice, while the...
Exaggerated ruffles, sheer tiers, crochet and poppy polka dots abound! In part one of my spring trend report, I'm sharing my insider tips on how to make the season's fresh-off-the-runway looks work for you! Ruffles Valentino S/S '20 Runway  Let's start with ruffles-the cherubic embellishment that instantly signifies ostentatious...
Let's talk Street Style. I define the Street Style movement as the materialization of an eclectic display of juxtapose styles. Street style savants are lauded for their intuitive, inventive knack for executing this movement by replacing runway, designer-driven trends with a more personalized, atypical aesthetic. I love pairing my casual and...
A new member of the Marriott dynasty, Lido House defines luxe beach house vibes with a timeless, nautical twist.  Lido House Hotel, picture courtesy of Marriott Hotels Back in September, Calvin and I ventured off to our favorite state for a four-day vacation. Our visits to the Golden State are always memorable; fun-filled and jam-packed...
Why the lifestyle trend à la mode may not work for everyone-including me. Minimalism is in vogue, thanks to societal trends, such as binge-worthy documentaries dedicated to clutter-free living; hodgepodge handling, and indubitably, the widely-celebrated matron of organization, Marie Kondo. Kondo’s fan favorite book, The Life-Changing Magic...
Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh My husband and I visited Dallas for the weekend, and in true spoil-Syretta fashion, my husband searched high and low for the ideal, 4-5 star hotel. He knows my requirements; a posh pool, no sliding doors, an overall swanky aesthetic, lush, spacious rooms, private lobby, and top notch shopping and dining close...
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