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Weekend Seekers Guide: December 21st - 24th
Weekend Seekers Guide: December 21st – 24th
Christmas is five days away. Can you believe it? This weekend, get some last minute shopping done in Rogers Park during Live Love Shop. Be naughty or nice at Bub City in River North during their Bad Santa event. Support the young women and girls during the HeART event. Vibe out with Aux Cord Djs, Twista, and the Fat Tiger Works crew at the Mid. Celebrate the year’s most wonderful time of the year…
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White Boots
The Look
Wearing white in the middle of winter can be riské and a little challenging to some while others find that challenge all but a worthy closet adversary. This is especially true for those who embraced the white boot trend, one of the season’s most popular footwear trends.
When I think of white boots and its place in fashion history, my mind quickly takes me to the 1970’s, an era full of…
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Silver has left its comfortable place as being the metallic color that is only worn during the holiday season. The chrome chemical has left its natural habitat in the accessory world for a new place in the apparel one. Fall ’17 gave a purpose to the often formal use of silver in fashion. From almost liquid like leathers to silver surfing greys, designers everywhere created more modern methods for a fall trend that is too good not to ride.
Silver on the Runway
Ideas of the “future” are becoming more like our “present.” It seems as if sci-fi movies of the past, are increasingly become a reality. The idea translated subtly onto the runway this fall. Many designers surfed the silver trend this year in various forms. Designers like Prabal Gurung, created formal dresses with details reminiscent of 80’s silhouettes, featuring high collars and full coverage(ish). Brands like Off-White, opted for crop top add-on’s, while Proenza Schouler balanced the metallic with a more subdued color as was the case in many other shows this season.
Prabal Gurung AW ’17
Off-White AW ’17
Proenza Schouler AW ’17
How To Wear It
Wearing silver can definitely be a balancing act. But it is one that is pretty easy to do. Move on from the occasion based silver dress shoes this season by adding a pair of stiletto booties to your closet. Pair a grey sweater with a checkered blazer and silver pants for a fun office-ready look. Grab a mini or maxi skirt in the metallic color to wear on a girls night out. You will be sure to be the metallic muse of the evening.
Ready to ride the wave? Seven looks to try in this season’s fall trend listed below.
Varyform, Luna Metallic Long Sleeve, $115 available at Nineteenth Amendmant (Chicago).
Akira, Glitz and Glam Sequin Jumper, $50 available at Akira(Chicago).
Saint Alfred, Nike Air Max 97 OG QS, $160 available at Saint Alfred(Chicago).
Cities in Dust, Stacked Ball Ring, $210 available at Cities in Dust Jewelry(Chicago).
Baggu, Circle Purse in Silver, $180 available at Penelope’s(Chicago).
Moncler, Lirio Quilted Metallic Puffer Coat with Shearling, $3,400 available at Neiman Marcus.
Baja East, Velvet Oversized Jacket, $2,295 available at ikram (Chicago).
7 Pieces Made for the Silver Surfer Trend Silver has left its comfortable place as being the metallic color that is only worn during the holiday season.
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Weekend Seekers Guide: December 14th-17th
This weekend, heat up your holidays style with looks from Jingle Bell Walk at Rhyme or Reason. Enjoy fine dining and Mezcal tasting with Mi Tocaya. Donate Barbies’ during the 3rd Annual Barbie Brunch. Experience a Jazz legend’s version of The Nutcracker. These and more things to do this weekend in Chicago. See full details in this weekend seekers guide.
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Weekend Seekers Guide: December 7th-10th
This weekend, shop locally with Black and Brown-owned boutiques at the Holiday Expo and Day Party. Clear the shelves at South Water Kitchen during “Drink Us Dry.” Be a kid again during Winter Wonderfest at Navy Pier. Get a start on your New Year’s Resolutions and cycle for a good cause. These and more things to do this weekend in Chicago. See full details in this week’s guide below.
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Reformed School: Handmade Goods Causing Conscious Conversations
What does one do with a jacket from junior high that is way too out of date for even the hippest hipster? How do scraps of plaid shirt, novelty t-shirts, or leather bombers find new life again? Just ask Reformed School. A Chicago brand that uses eco-friendly materials and vintage apparel to create one of a kind bow ties, apparel, and home goods.
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Weekend Seekers Guide: November 30th - December 3rd
Weekend Seekers Guide: November 30th – December 3rd
This weekend, go underground for some basement buys from local makers at Underground Art Market. Have an unsilent night at the grand opening of Frosty’s Holiday Pop-Up bar. Make your dinner plans a little dimmer with Black Out Dinners. Explore home buying opportunities in Englewood, get moving with street style dance lessons from BraveSoul Movement. See below for things to seek all weekend long…
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Sista Afya is Leading the Dialogue of Mental Wellness for Black Women
According to a 2014 study in Newsweek, 1 in 5 American’s suffer from mental illness. Conversations surrounding the topic have become more crucial in the most recent months, with an astronomical amount of mass shooting and a turbulent political climate. What has even become a more necessary conversation is what mental health looks like for people of color. On a national level its one thing, but…
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Weekend Seekers Guide: November 23rd-26th
There’s a lot to be thankful for. Food, family, friends, of course, a ton of things to do in the city. This weekend, enjoy your loved ones with shopping events highlighting the city’s black-owned businesses. Give your family a taste of Chicago’s rich arts and culture scene with events happening at the Elbo Room and in South Shore’s commerce district on 71st Street. Spread the word on free ramen…
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For The Coldest of Winters
Baby, its cold outside. This seasonal fact should not come as a surprise for those of us living in Chicago. However, it always is. For the coldest of winters, there are a couple of things that I think are necessary:
Leather
Fur
Layers
Boots
These are essential for every woman’s closet. The go-to standards for minimalist and non-minimalist alike. So, what if you are an animal advocate and wearing…
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Weekend Seekers Guide: November 16th-19th
This weekend, explore annual Eurocentric holiday markets in the Loop. Celebrate the growth of a grassroots movement with Assata’s Daughters. Kick off the start of the holiday season with the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. Feed a Teen with the Roseland community. Fall fun for everyone this weekend in Chicago. Get the details below:
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Weekend Seekers Guide: November 9th-12th
Weekend Seekers Guide: November 9th-12th
This weekend, sip and shop with creatives from a creative community at SheSays. Get a taste of local food and spirits tasting at Taste of Ravenswood. Laissez les bon temps rouler Chicago style. Engage in public dialogue about mental health. Kick back with 6LACK during Red Bull Sound Select and more things to do this weekend in Chicago. See full details in this week’s guide below.
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Weekend Seekers Guide: November 2nd-5th
Weekend Seekers Guide: November 2nd-5th
The first weekend of November, my is time flying by! This weekend, get buzzed on fried chicken and champagne at Kendall College. Get your fill on homemade pies from in Hyde Park. Find fabulous luxury goods for during Brown Elephant’s “Best of” event. Support local teens at the once a year Marwen Art Fair. Celebrate 38 years of Día de Los Muertos in Pilsen plus more things to do this weekend in…
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Fashion, Politics, Ethics: A Candid Conversation With Hoda Katebi
Fashion, Politics, Ethics: A Candid Conversation With Hoda Katebi
While some fashion bloggers hype up major labels through influencer partnerships, Hoda Katebi provides a different type of endorsement to these well-known brands, and that is through her boycott list. A very bold statement. But that is not all the self-proclaimed “sarcastic and angry” blogger shares on her website Joo Joo Azad. Hoda is Muslim-Iranian and author of Tehran Street Style. She has…
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I Am We is Using Art as A Catalyst to Unite Chicago Communites
I Am We is Using Art as A Catalyst to Unite Chicago Communites
Latisha Thomas and I met in 2013. I was a fresh college graduate in a new city. I had lived in Chicago for less than a month when I reached out to her about volunteering for her very young non-profit. We met and had a genuine connection. She was a graduate from Columbia, a fellow artist like myself who had a passion not only for creating art but giving people the resources to develop it as well.…
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Weekend Seekers Guide: October 26th - 29th
Weekend Seekers Guide: October 26th – 29th
Welcome to the last weekend of October! The countdown to the New Year is right around the corner! Take the time to savor all of 2017 with this weeks guide of fall events. See full details in this weekend seekers guide below.
Style Seeker: Marie Pinto Fall Fashion Tea
Friday |October 27th| 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
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Part two of my southwest road trip consisted of my long drive through New Mexico to reach my first city Sedona, AZ. It also touches on the rest of my time spent in Phoenix. On this leg of my journey, I experienced a little less landscape and a bit more modern living. Some excellent food and reconnection with both friends and family.
Day 4: Santa Fe to Sedona
I got an early start and made my way West to Sedona. The six-hour drive was effortless and slightly distracting because there’s so much to see and so many times where I wanted to get out and take pictures. There are these moments of a real “western” scene with mountain backdrops and large freight trains passing through. It’s very surreal. I was waiting for a cowboy to ride past me at some point and time.
It was highly recommended by my friend to stop at the Acoma Pueblo, a community that has been in existence since 1100 a.b. The “Sky City” is a great stop to make before crossing the New Mexico border into Arizona. The Pueblo is known as,”a place prepared and ready to live.” The oldest remaining habitat is 15 miles from the interstate and sits on top of a mesmerizing hill. Tourist can visit the town, alongside a tour guide who most likely has direct family ties to the community. Our guide’s grandparents still have a home at Acoma. During the tour, many silly and somewhat ignorant questions asked of the people who lived in town, oh and to me, as I was the only black person there. Those curious Caucasians got a double dose of a minority culture that day! It amazes me how so many people forget that this 2017 and the modern amenities that happen in the biggest of cities, most likely occur in the smallest of towns, especially when it comes to technology. Besides the unavoidable ignorance, the overall experience of this historical foundation not only insightful but compelling. I would love to go back to celebrate a holiday with the people of that community one day.
I continued my drive making stops only to refuel. I drove by reservations, shops, and signature Navajo restaurants as I continued my passage to Sedona. I did make one pit stop in the city of Holbrook to see one of three remaining Wigwam Motel in the country on Old Route 66. The histroic site is nostaligc and fun. I can only imagine the types of families who were fortunate enough to travel and stay here. It makes me think of all the gimmicks hotels do now to attract guests. I can easily see this property getting a few improvements and turning into the “Wigwam Luxe” or something like that. What was once fashionable always comes back around.
A few short hours later I arrived in Sedona. A beautiful city built on hills and red soil about two hours away from the Grand Canyon and Phoenix, respectively. After arriving in Sedona, I desperately needed a recharge, mostly a phone recharge and overall stretch after driving for several hours straight. I found a great deal using the site Homeaway to score a reasonably priced hotel in Sedona, prices in this region can easily range between $175-$500 during peak season. I got a nice stay at a resort hotel and timeshare not including tax for about $100.
Later that night, I grabbed dinner at The Hudson, a place I was planning on dining at once I made it to Sedona. Lucky I was a party of one, so I was seated pretty quickly on the outside patio during the busy Saturday night. Unfortunately, the sun had already set, so I was unable to take in the scenery in the area. The Hudson sits on a hill, giving patrons great views of the landscape. For dinner, I got the special for the evening, a Cornish Hen. The dish featured mixed vegetables such as peppers and asparagus as well as cornbread dressing with raisins. My taste buds were treated to an early Thanksgiving feast. The dinner and ambiance were overall excellent. After a huge meal, I was more than ready to make my way back to the hotel and chill out. It was only 9 p.m., when I passed out for the evening.
Day 5: Sedona to Phoenix
The next morning I got up around 6 a.m. to hike and watch the sunrise at Red Rock State Park. I did not expect the challenge that lied ahead of me. The climb up Bell Rock was pretty moderate to hard in terms of hiking. Bell Rock is about 4,000 ft above elevation. I don’t I went quite that high, but I was certainly up there. The hike was amazing, I had an incredible amount energy and was up for another round of hiking, but I had to keep it moving for the next part of my trip to Phoenix.
Let the Hike to Red Rock begin!
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After my morning hike, I repacked my things to make my way to Phoenix. About a two-hour drive South of Sedona. The winding roads through the cactus-filled mountains were steep, deep, vast, and acutely elevated the whole way through.
I made great timing arriving in Phoenix and met up with my lovely host for the next three days Olivia. She was previously my a coworker at Bloomingdale’s. Just like me, she is all about exploring. We immediately hit the road, after dropping off my rental car, and made our way to the downtown Phoenix area check our their art district. It was Sunday, so it was pretty deserted while we were there, which is good when you don’t want anyone blocking your photo opportunities! The wall art there is impressive. My favorite was this abandoned house that was painted with all different types of graffiti and sketches. In the same neighborhood was a modern coffee shop that we stopped by to grab some drinks to cool us off in the sweltering Arizona heat. It’s the epitome of minimalism, something that would be perfect in Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago.
After we walked around for a bit, we both decided that the next move had to be for food. Earlier in my planning, I found out the area was hosting a Taco Fest, so we made our way to Scottsdale to check it out. It was a fantastic food festival. Super organized, fair prices, and fabulous tacos! Compared to ones that I have been to in Chicago, it was supremely better. They had several different tents to grab drinks, VIP access for optimal margarita tasting(if you were trying to spend some big bucks) and a lot of food vendors. I think what sold me were the prices. Tacos were only $2 each! I spent $20 on seven tacos and a drink. Not bad at all!
After a long hot day, we made our way back to her place. It was still pretty nice outside, so we went to the pool to soak in the hot tub and spill the tea. We had a lot to catch up on from the past two years that we hadn’t seen each other. It was great to talk about where we were and where we so desired to be. A fabulous way to end my first night there.
Day 6: Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Mesa
The sixth day I was able to catch up on some long ignored e-mails as well as some news and gossip. Crazy how much you don’t pay attention to those things when you are busy soaking up a new place. It’s almost like the rest of the world stands still.
After we got dressed, we went out to explore some of Olivia’s favorite spots, which are fabulous and Instagram-worthy. We made our way to Luci’s for brunch. The grocer/restaurant was charming. The food, eh. The best thing about the meal was the drink. An “Arnold Palmer” like a concoction of green tea and watermelon flavored lemonade.
After that, we made our way to AZ Pops to grab some popsicles. Super nostalgic. I can’t think of the last time I had a homemade popsicle like the one at AZ Pops. I chose the peach and prickly pear combo. It was very different; prickly pears are flowers found only on a particular type of cactus. As I later learned at the Desert Botanical Garden, they can be made into candies or eaten raw. The popsicle was great, and I even had a chance to chat with the store owner. Another person on my trip who had some pretty strong ties to the Chicago area( her husband was born and raised in Oak Park). We also stopped into some nice stores in the area. One, in particular, had a friendly Cali vibe, which is to be expected in this area of the country. Clothes were cute, but sizing was limited.
We were both parched after a light afternoon of walking so we made our way to the Royal Palms Resort for a refreshing beverage and a little exploration. The hotel has amazing architecture, a Spanish Colonial Revival villa that was once used as a winter home back in the 1920’s. The resort is at the base of Camelback Moutain and is absolutely fabulous.
After our daytime romp of the lavish resort life, we made our way to dinner at Cornish Pasty. A pleasant looking restaurant with the feel of an Olive Garden on the outside and an underground dive bar on the inside. That was my first impression, at least at this location. I had never heard of a pasty and was excited to try the British born dish. A pasty is associated with Cornwall, England, a once well-known mining community. The original pasties would be filled with both meat and vegetables as well as sweets, each on their respective ends of the pasties.
The pastys at Cornish are so varied that anyone from carnivore to vegan can find something that they like. I decided to try to Roast Beef Sarnie. The pasty was a combination of house roasted beef, red and green bell peppers, portabello, onions, swiss and cheddar blend served with a horseradish sour cream sauce. Oh my gosh, so good! Everything blended well and was perfectly seasoned. The beef wasn’t too tender, and the sauce was the perfect addition. A chef recommended another sauce which was excellent as well, not sure what it was called though. Something to note about Cornish Pasty is the dishes come as they are described, you cannot pick and choose the ingredients you want inside the pasty. It is literally all or nothing. Go with the all; it’s totally worth it.
Olivia was dead set on making it to the Fountain Hills neighborhood to watch the sunset. So we quickly got dressed and dolled and made our way to the high-priced neighborhood. We found our way up to Copper Wynd Resort, looking absolutely fabulous. I swear, I had a Waiting to Exhale moment here. It reminds me so much of the area that the film was shot. I know the movie is old, but buildings last a long time so I could be right! We arrived just in time to see the sunset and get some glamour shots in as well.
After Copper Wydn we made our way back into the downtown Phoenix area to see what bars were popping on a Monday night. Not too many. We found our way into the Valley Bar, where we grabbed another drink(excellent drink prices), talked life, and finished up another fabulous night.
Day 7: Phoenix to Chicago
Day seven was an early start to a very, very long day. We kicked things off with a trip to the Desert Botanic Garden. I would be surprised if there is anything else like it in the world! The garden was amazing. Cactus from all different parts of Central and North America, other desert found foliage, as well as a majestic butterfly garden that was locked down tighter than the White House. Seriously, they were doing the most to keep those butterflies in that garden! We continued exploring the gardens and came across beautiful sculptures as well as some very quirky volunteers who taught us a few things about our surroundings.
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After the garden, we had just enough energy before lunch to make it to the landscape wonder, Hole in the Rock at the Papago Park. The hike to the hole in the natural formation is a quick 7-minutes up the rock. This is an ideal place to catch at sunrise or sunset if your timing is right.
After our morning of walking and hiking, we proceeded to have a mini sweet and savory tour of the city. We made our way to República Empanada, a super cute restaurant located in the South Side Heights neighborhood of downtown Mesa.The empanadas were incredibly delicious. We were there for the lunch special of two empanadas plus rice and beans. We both added classic Coke De Mexico’s and enjoyed a less than $10 lunch on the cute patio in the back of the restaurant.
We also stopped by one of Olivia’s favorite spots to grab dessert, The Coronado. They made one of the best brownies I ever had, and it didn’t contain one bit of dairy or eggs. Amazing! We then proceeded to search for some and came across one that featured a mesh of vintage goods, artifacts and other apothecary furnishings called, The French Bee. After perusing that we made our way to a hipster-ish bar to chill and kill some more time before my flight and dinner.
It’s an unspoken rule, that if you find yourself in a city where you know someone and have a pretty good relationship with them, that you let them know you are there. At least, that’s what I try to do. Even if you never have a chance to see the person, at least you let them know you were in town. This day in age, it’s always good to let a few people know you are around. Seriously. If anything for safety reasons. Anyways, I had told my cousin who lives in Arizona that I was visiting. Shame on me that I waited until the morning that I was leaving to see if we could meet up. I know, tsk, tsk.
I asked my cousin Eric to meet us at this restaurant called Fire and Brimstone located at Barnone in Gilbert. Barnone is an innovative retail/workspace for handcrafted goods. It features everything from handmade stationary to experimental winemakers. Great place to craft a small business. At Fire and Brimstone, I opted for The Fire and Brimstone pizza. The 12-inch pizza came dressed in spicy tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, jalapeños, house-made merguez sausage, and cilantro. It was by far one of the freshest pizza’s I have ever tasted! I had a couple of slices that I devoured on my flight back to Chicago. After my week-long adventure, this was a beautiful night, over pizza with friends and family.
I would arrive back in Chicago at 4 a.m. that Wednesday morning.
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Reflections Part Two
During the second half of my trip, I was able to reconnect with friends and family. During that time, a lot was discussed that challenged me to consider my relationships in general. Does this person care about our friendship? If so, what type of effort are they putting in? Am I doing my part as well? The trip also resurfaced ideas of changing my own personal landscape. Many people move to an area to be fully submerged so that they can break into a certain industry or career. Others, move far from it and reach a market untapped allowing for success in that arena too. It’s a reminder that growth can happen anywhere, you just have to be the one to make it happen!
Travel Trips
If you are wondering how I managed to have such a successful trip solo, here are my ‘haute’ Do’s and Don’ts:
Do Plan ahead. I looked into accommodations, flights, rental cars, and connections before my trip. This allowed me to use my time in the most optimal manner. I would be surprised at the end of the day how much I was able to get done. Something I need to implement more in my everyday life as well.
Do get Advice. There is nothing wrong with asking people for things to do, especially if they live there. I asked my friend who grew up in Arizona if he could recommend some things to do in Santa Fe. He gave me my whole ‘cultural’ itinerary. I made sure to connect with my previous co-worker and cousin as soon as booked my ticket to the area.
Do stay hydrated. There is a lot, and I mean a lot of exposure to the sun in that area. Be sure, especially if you are driving to buy a couple of liters or packs of water, so you never run out. Oh, and snacks too if you are in a time crunch.
Do look for discounts. You can ask anybody who knows me well. I know a lot of things to do, but I don’t spend a lot of money to enjoy them. If you are traveling, make sure you look into resident discounts, reciprocal memberships, library affiliations, free entry days, Groupon, etc. It will save you money.
Do try new things. Going to Ojo and experiencing the hot spring was one of the highlights of my trip! I am hooked and want to try every natural spring out there!
Do carry two phones. I chose to bring my work phone with me as well as my phone. Best decision ever. It’s great for navigation and music if you are forgoing a tradition map. Plus, you never know what will happen, better to have an extra device, just in case.
Do savor the moment. It is such a blessing to travel. It’s beautiful to see the sunset into various shades of purple, yellow, and orange hues. To look at the starts, uninterrupted by city lights, to see the landscape barely touched by humanity. Breathe it all in. You never know when you will be back.
Final Thoughts
I am so overjoyed that I had the opportunity to visit these two great states and tackle all the unique cities in between. I was exposed to not only massive amounts of sun, people, culture, art, food, and community. I am hooked on the beauty of the southwest and look forward to seeking more of it in the future. Don’t be surprised if you see a future post of my travels through Utah and Denver or something within that range!I am so blessed to have had this soul seeking experience and can’t wait to revisit both places!
Albuquerque to Phoenix: Seven Days Seeking the Southwest Pt.2 Part two of my southwest road trip consisted of my long drive through New Mexico to reach my first city Sedona, AZ.
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