https://www.pagingdrdre.com/food daily 0.75 2021-01-11 https://www.pagingdrdre.com/food/get-it-your-dang-self-build-your-own-southwest-chicken-tacos monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610402307401-KR7GFZX5BLMSOQMJF2YB/image-asset%288%29.jpeg Food - Get It Your Dang Self: Build Your Own Southwest Chicken Tacos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610401842696-HRDF0QPN4SB970HR3MFO/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Food - Get It Your Dang Self: Build Your Own Southwest Chicken Tacos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610402342944-2GGW9GQAKNKVJF98MXXQ/image-asset%289%29.jpeg Food - Get It Your Dang Self: Build Your Own Southwest Chicken Tacos This is definitely a keep-sake of mine when I'm beyond tired and still seemed to be swamped in everything under the sun, but still know that I have to mind my mind, body, and soul. Just know that while this can cost up to $20 for all ingredients, the chicken and toppings are all organic, this can last for a while (this was my snack for a week), you can use the leftovers for other dishes through the remaining week, and you can tailor your daily wants from sweet to spicy. This is perfect for the medical professional student drowning in stress and disrespectful amounts of work, a parent with a job and kids (phew, that just sounds stressful typing it), or someone looking to eat healthier but doesn't want to make these "simple" recipes on Instagram that call for $80 kobe beef, magical quinoa seeds from Never Never Land, unicorn tears, and 908,256 minutes of prep time. Try this one out and let me know how it turns out and if you thought this was a fairly priced for a healthy meal that lasts throughout the week! From my lazy, ratchet kitchen to yours, peace out homies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610401796094-5Y202Y3TJY4FXNVC8AP7/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Food - Get It Your Dang Self: Build Your Own Southwest Chicken Tacos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610401664608-HL1FXX2MQGUVD9NU682J/image-asset.jpeg Food - Get It Your Dang Self: Build Your Own Southwest Chicken Tacos So it's been a long day, and you just ain't having it. The stove is a mess and your schedule has been so busy, you haven't had time to wash not one pot to cook with, let alone to piss in. Burger and chicken joints are a no go, since you're watching your weight and are trying not to keel over and die by the time you are 30, but the Chipotle line is too long to wait in just to choose 1 of 3 options. Eating healthy doesn't always have to be a chore, a long wait, or a theft of your bank account (although you really should clean that kitchen we talked about, that's just disgusting). Here's a recipe that was surprisingly the antithesis to all these aforementioned headaches. I just sautéed chicken tenderloins and placed them in leaves of lettuce and built my lettuce chicken tacos. INGREDIENTS Boneless Chicken Tenderloins (~$7.00) Salt Pepper Garlic Powder Onion Powder Brown Sugar Cayenne Pepper Chili Powder Crushed Pepper 1 tsp of unsalted butter Head of Lettuce (~$2.00) Whole Foods' Spicy Cabbage Slaw: ($1.16) Whole Foods' Southwestern Salsa: ($4.50) Whole Foods' Spicy Salsa: ($4.36) Whole Foods' Mango Salsa: ($4.12) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610402041748-SIKJWVOE0JAPRLN2768G/image-asset%286%29.jpeg Food - Get It Your Dang Self: Build Your Own Southwest Chicken Tacos 9. Consider two leaves per taco. This adds roughage to your meal which can aid in digestion, can fill you up quicker, and can help to hold the taco together more ('cause who likes tacos when the ingredients decide to abort the mission of making it to your mouth by falling out the back end of the taco mid-bite). 10. Stack chicken strips in each lettuce boat. You can opt to slice your meat into smaller chunks if you desire, but please see the aforementioned sentence about me being a lazy bear. Plate afterwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610402231200-5Q11KZO41Z7OVG9KED5M/image-asset%287%29.jpeg Food - Get It Your Dang Self: Build Your Own Southwest Chicken Tacos 11. Stack the toppings in the middle of the table and let everyone go for it! Goes great with chips and guac, tortilla soup, and/or fruit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610401872146-LD31EDXJF26S3TV2BMPY/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Food - Get It Your Dang Self: Build Your Own Southwest Chicken Tacos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610401906344-JQI0I9N2SFCRB818YZM2/image-asset%284%29.jpeg Food - Get It Your Dang Self: Build Your Own Southwest Chicken Tacos 3. Pan fry the chicken tenderloins with 1 tsp of butter per batch over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side, or until brown. 4. Remove the meat from the heat and let cool. However, please note that if you used the brown sugar to season you meat, please do not place the meat on a paper towel-lined plate. The sugar creates a sticky film and can cause the meat to stick to the paper towels, and unless you like to indulge in eating paper towel-lined meat, this probably isn't ideal. 5. Save a life...prevent E.coli...wash your head of lettuce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610401981134-0DZX3ARG6FQ44W0G6A9B/image-asset%285%29.jpeg Food - Get It Your Dang Self: Build Your Own Southwest Chicken Tacos 6. I actually prefer to eat these lettuce tacos with hearts of romaine lettuce; however, I could find neither this type of lettuce, nor the energy to keep looking for it in my heart on this particular day. Like I said, this was a low maintenance meal, so my expectations, like my desire to be picky, was beyond low. But now you have my recommendation. 7. Dry the leaves with a clean paper towel. Nothing is worse than being tired and hungry than being tired, hungry, and having a soggy a$% taco to bite into. 8. Separate the leaves at the stalk. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/food/kbaz3sews39hwwao5joqlf6gowqdrz monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610402937307-ZCYO70YEYNTP7ZQXN5ZH/image-asset%282%29.png Food - Dash of Dre: Bacon and Cheddar Deviled Eggs If you have any left over filling, do what I do and just serve it over golden crackers while everyone is waiting for the food to be ready! It goes quick! I hope this brings joy to your table on Easter, day-after Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all other holidays filled with stuffing your tum-tum! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610402675833-CB0L0IN6VHWSM3NXL0WD/DSC00147.JPG Food - Dash of Dre: Bacon and Cheddar Deviled Eggs 11. Place the mixture into the zip-lock bag. Zip the zip-lock back shut and remove the zip-lock back from the cup. Take some scissors and cut a hole in the corner of the bag. This will be the exit point of the mixture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610402534767-JFH6104P3EXVPT7KTDT7/DSC00159.JPG Food - Dash of Dre: Bacon and Cheddar Deviled Eggs One of the best things I love about the holidays is being with family and celebrating my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and all that He has done for us. But in the spirit of the Ten commandments, let's keep it honest: we love the food too! Thou shalt not lie, right? When the holidays roll around, I always get asked to make this dish. It's a crowd favorite! Unless you are entertaining vegans, vegetarians, or those who don't eat pork! But I'm in Texas so these are a rare find. Here's what you'll need: 6 large brown organic free range brown eggs 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise (I prefer mayonnaise to strictly be a base, and not to contribute to the taste, so I prefer one without much flavor, like Hellmann's Mayonnaise) 2 teaspoons of honey mustard 1/4 teaspoon of salt 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper 1 teaspoon of finely chopped dill 1 teaspoon of finely chopped chives 4 strips of bacon (I prefer the Uncured Applewood Smoked Bacon by City Butcher) 5-6 oz of sharp cheddar (I prefer Kraft's Sharp Yellow Cheddar) 1. Set the eggs in a large pot; making sure that the eggs all fit into 1 layer at the bottom of the pot. Fill the pot up with water, just enough to graze the top of the eggs. 2. Bring the water to a rolling boil, uncovered. As soon as the water comes to a boil, immediately remove them from the heat and sit them aside, covered, for 17-20 minutes. 3. Drain the warm water off of the eggs and place the eggs in an ice bath to stop them from cooking (I just usually fill up the pot again with cold tap water and put a few ice cubes in). Let the eggs sit in the ice bath for at least 20 minutes. This will ensure that the shell will be easily removed when peeling. However, if you are in a hurry, you can let them sit in an ice bath in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. I have done this before and they turned out just as good, (just less pretty, since they were harder to peel, and some of the white of the egg comes off with the shell as you're peeling). 4. While the eggs are cooling, this is the perfect time to prepare your bacon and cheese. Pan fry the 4 bacon strips on medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes total (4-5 minutes on each side). If you like your bacon less crispy, fry for 6-7 minutes (3-4 minutes on each side). After the bacon is done pan-frying, drain the grease from the strips by placing them on a plate covered with a napkin. 5. Once the bacon is drained of grease, break the strips into small pieces, either by dicing them with a knife over a cutting board, or by placing them inside a zip-lock bag and smashing them with your hands. (This is a great way to get your kids involved! And because the bacon bits are sealed in the bag, this makes for a quick clean-up!) 6. Slice the block cheddar into 1 x 1 cm cubes. 7. Now it's time to peel the shelf off of the eggs. Only crack the bottom and top of the egg. Whichever side has the larger dent in it, start with that side. This will give a good grip on the shell and allow you to peel the shell and the thin membrane underneath. This is the easiest way for me to peel the shell. Let me know of any more tricks that you know down below! 8. Once the shells are removed from the eggs, slice each egg in half on the long axis of the egg. 9. Combine the egg yolks, mayonnaise, honey mustard, salt, pepper, dill, chives, bacon, and cheddar into a bowl and mash the ingredients into a fine mixture. Leave a small amount of the bacon, cheddar, chives, and dill off to the side for garnishing. 10. Place a zip-lock bag into a cup like that seen here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610402853671-6MMU7FDER7VC4LY6IZN0/image-asset%281%29.png Food - Dash of Dre: Bacon and Cheddar Deviled Eggs 13. Garnish the filled eggs with the remaining bacon, cheddar, dill, and chives. Bon-appetit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610402775816-X1BZD0783V7LNOO9DKBQ/image-asset.png Food - Dash of Dre: Bacon and Cheddar Deviled Eggs 12. Arrange the egg whites along your serving dish. You can use a serving tray for deviled eggs, or if you don't have one (or are too cheap to buy one, like I) just use a plate or pasta bowl. 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You’re a mover and a shaker!” What did she mean by this? She, like all my other friends know, I do not wait for others. I don’t have time to waste listening to other peoples excuses and waiting for them to come around and serve/help me on something I desire. If I want something, I’m getting/doing it, and I’m not waiting you, or anyone else to help me The same can be said about healthcare, and black women’s healthcare and pregnancy care more specifically. We know the numbers, that “Black women are 3-4x more likely to die a pregnancy-related death as compared with white women, regardless of income, education, marital status, or other health factors.” We know you know the info, that “Black women are at increased risk for pregnancy related illnesses, such as gestational diabetes, blood clots, pre-eclampsia (high blood pressure leading to organ failure, seizures, and more), peripartum cardiomyopathy (heart failure), and much more.” And we know you know the reason why. Institutional and structural racism. Periodttt. End of discussion. So guess what we NOT gon’ do: Wait for the racist higher powers that be to change and restructure all aspects of our infrastructure to make change. Although this is ultimately needed to see a zeroing out on a larger scale, and although it’s equally exhausting to always shoulder the burden of digging ourselves out of our grave that was built for us by others, , they (extreme, covert, and subconscious racists) sure aren’t going to help us. So we can, should, and will take measures to help ourselves. Below are my tips for all my black pregnant mommies and mommies to be that I mentioned back in May 2019, and continue to preach to my patients today. Let’s take charge of not only this Black Maternal Health Week, but every day! ✌ 1. Ask questions! If you don’t understand the reasoning for a test or a medication, please ask. That’s why we’re here! I personally LOVE counseling patients because I love talking medicine... I’m a nerd (and proud). 2. Use technology to your advantage. Keep a notes section in your phone called “My Pregnancy”, then write down and store any questions or symptoms you may have there. Some women can have forgetfulness in pregnancy, so this will help you to be prepared for your prenatal visits. 3. Take photos of/write down any diagnoses you may have and store it in the notes tab as above . This will allow you to tell your doctors in your future pregnancies about complications you had previously. 4. Try to walk for 30 minutes after eating. You can do this at home or at work. This will help you to stay active and healthy in your pregnancy, and if you have gestational diabetes, to get your sugar numbers down! 5. BE PRESENT! I know getting to and from your prenatal visits can be overwhelming, but please make every effort to go! As I stated before, we are at increased risk for pregnancy related illnesses, and thus, stillbirth. A few cumbersome trips will be worth it to save your baby’s life. Who wants to go through all the pregnancy woes without a little one as the result? If you are having trouble, tell us why. I love helping patients find solutions to actually get to their appointments. We have parking vouchers, can advocate for easier scheduling for you, and a lot of us have nurses that love babysitting while you’re being examined. We’re here to help. We are all approaching the annual high of Mother’s Day, but overall I think we often forget just how much it takes to endure pregnancy, birth, and the aftermath... So go thank your moms again, and let’s make our own change! 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I tried the apple chips above and wasn't a huge fan, but some of my friends liked them, so I thought that I would mention. I personally am a fan of plantain chips: sweet and salty, and perfect for guacamole! And we all know fruits are jam packed with antioxidants and vitamins, so the dehydrated version used as a chip is sure to follow suit. Keep scrolling for my fave plantain chips and the serving info. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610399670290-U0CGT6G750GKI89QCGDO/image-asset%2817%29.png Health/Fitness - That's a Load of Crunch: 10 Healthful Options to the Potato Chip You can eat these alongside a sandwich, on top of your soup, on a salad or oatmeal, and much more. That's why I love em! Also, there's so many flavors! As with most things in life anything, too much of anything isn't good; so just don't eat too much. 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Photo credit: http://www.prematurex.com/blog/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610401443003-1LAN58QVCQTPTGPQ1Z4R/image-asset%284%29.jpeg Health/Fitness - Think Before You Act: 3 Things To Do Before You Work Out Photo credit: http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/valleygirlblog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610401062621-NBB4L2BEPJXAF1GD59FQ/image-asset.png Health/Fitness - Think Before You Act: 3 Things To Do Before You Work Out My personal pre-workout drink: Water, aloe vera juice, and lemon water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610400935457-YDQTHTUVEPNQHLRODAI8/image-asset.jpeg Health/Fitness - Think Before You Act: 3 Things To Do Before You Work Out Listen, it’s no secret anymore. I’m getting up there / sprouting grays / becoming more seasoned. Whatever your euphemism for “getting older” may be… it’s happening. And I have never been the idle type. From dance, cheerleading, gymnastics, and simply calisthenics in the gym, I’m active practically every day to every other day of the week! So you may be wondering where I’m going with this. Getting older + active lifestyle = growing aches and pains, worries and woes alike. In the past few months to a year, I have noticed sore joints, back pains, fatigue, and decreased flexibility slowly but surely settling into my list of things to complain about at my next doctor’s appointment. But in this same time period, I have noticed a few things that have been my salvation in the gym (besides actually asking for salvation from the good Lord Himself to power through my reps). https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion daily 0.75 2021-10-18 https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/outside-of-my-scrubs-trying-out-stripes monthly 0.5 2021-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/5e1f38ae-55da-4d9c-b35a-ccb36060168f/IMG_9418.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Trying out Stripes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/a43574f9-7b10-4cf8-a206-b35bfa90aaca/IMG_9416.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Trying out Stripes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/31291672-cbd1-4f84-8447-d64b0230581b/IMG_9421.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Trying out Stripes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1d438391-78b4-4573-93b1-175bb4f24fc5/IMG_9420.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Trying out Stripes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/outside-of-my-scrubs-tips-for-dressing-up-a-dressed-down-look monthly 0.5 2021-10-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1633970217395-9PHMB1YBBGRNCWN8F696/IMG_9313.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tips for Dressing Up a Dressed Down Look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1633969961126-CFNZEX8WP0DZM5C164A4/IMG_9310.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tips for Dressing Up a Dressed Down Look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1633970184466-CUQK93MC1PH15AA8TZ4T/IMG_9312.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tips for Dressing Up a Dressed Down Look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1633970093618-8CRJ7W3KF8PUKQUDO4IP/IMG_9315.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tips for Dressing Up a Dressed Down Look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1633969940078-ZB653N9KX5ZEVOJ2HJMR/IMG_9309.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tips for Dressing Up a Dressed Down Look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1633970176085-BGWC3114YW9QXDD6GMS9/IMG_9311.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tips for Dressing Up a Dressed Down Look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1633969903274-Q063QNWZ1VPL8VV1YPEV/IMG_9308.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tips for Dressing Up a Dressed Down Look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1633970113159-SNTJOPB67N4XKGVYG605/IMG_9314.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tips for Dressing Up a Dressed Down Look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1633969997585-K6MHVDIYEPSNHQIN1OZM/IMG_9316.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tips for Dressing Up a Dressed Down Look - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/9rot3k6jlatzuchut0sulqctiwvm8t monthly 0.5 2020-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608585252701-X0KNRY2FHKZ8F4E0FS43/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Sue Me I'm Rooting for Everybody Black Anytime I wear my hair straight, I take the opportunity to throw it in a low bun and rock a Fedora. This one is by Kosmios, and I have seen some on Melanie Marie as well. I’m older than 30 years of age, so while I like to show off the abs I get by slaving in the gym, I still like to be tasteful. Wearing a crop top with a tie knot and high waisted shorts shows off my mid-section, but still carries some class with it. The crop top is from a store here in Houston , Luxe Life Boutique, and the high rise shorts are from Nichole Lynel. While my earrings aren’t from a black owned store, I’ve seen similar ones on Muse Gems. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608585168897-7HR3QNXF712LNGFJFJMU/Facetune_11-07-2020-16-41-08.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Sue Me I'm Rooting for Everybody Black Juneteenth = an outfit by all black designers. Not hard for me to do since I have a shopping problem and am loyal to the black dollar to a fault. In the words of Issa, Wale, and anyone with melanin skin and some common sense, “Sue me I'm rooting for everybody black.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608585316451-FGSRB32GDV1M506JSCEC/Facetune_11-07-2020-16-49-46.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Sue Me I'm Rooting for Everybody Black Happy shopping and circulating the black dollar my friends! ✌ https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/0pp2wel6uyre9bkigban38pu4fsmpz monthly 0.5 2020-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608586464862-599NHCPC9ERGAKRNU8CB/RME_3628.JPEG Fashion - Cheaper to Keep Her?: 12 Tips on How to Save... But Look Expensive When You Shop Goofy pic for fun 8️⃣ BUY STUFF OFF SEASON. Buy your coats/boots in the summer and your shorts/swimsuits/dresses in the winter. My mom drilled this in me! If it’s off season, it’s more likely to be on sale and be unique (as it will be sold out/”last season” when the next season rolls around). Learn how to style these “last season” pieces so you won’t look outdated (although even if I do, I don’t care lol, y’all will get this last season fabulousness tah-day). 9️⃣ CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSET. Sell your items online and learn about exchange services to trade in your played out pieces for free or cheap. When you can’t sell, DONATE. I truly believe the Lord will provide when we all have a heart and donate to those less fortunate. 1️⃣0️⃣ TAKE CARE OF YOUR STUFF. IDK about y’all, but I got yelled at if I didn’t take care of my things growing up, and the less likely my mom would actually buy me something if I wasn’t caring for the things I already did have. EVEN IF something in your closet is cheap (like these shoes I got for like $18 at PrettyLittleThing.com), store them away, make sure you use moth balls in your closet to maintain he integrity of your clothes, line your drawers with fabric softener sheets to maintain their softness and freshness, polish your jewelry and accessories (yes, I do this, and you should too lol), etc. If you make sure it always looks new, the more expensive it looks and the longer it will last. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608586319828-CBNYU2Z1MHCPYMBGCQRD/RME_3618.jpg Fashion - Cheaper to Keep Her?: 12 Tips on How to Save... But Look Expensive When You Shop 4️⃣ IF IT DOESN’T LOOK EXPENSIVE, PASS. Now this takes some practice, not gonna lie. I’ve developed an eye for materials that look and feel expensive, but are cheap in price. When shopping on and offline, compare the fabrics of the expensive/expensive-looking pieces that you already have in your closet to the ones you are about to buy. The older you get, the more important this task is. When you’re young, you can get away with the cheap looking stuff; but as you get older, your look should become more refined. If it looks cheap, it probably is and will wear out fast, meaning less bang for your buck because you’ll have to spend again to replace it. That’s more money leaving your wallet. If it’s a stretchy material, sure it will grow with you so you’ll get more wear out of it, but try to ensure that it looks high quality. I have found that when something is more than 5% elastane, it tends to look low quality. Some of the stores that have expensive looking and feeling items for cheap include Aldo (shoes and handbags and where I get all my necklaces from [including the one I’m wearing here] that y’all ALWAYS ask about lol), Macy’s Clearance rack (yes, I promise), Nordstrom Rack, etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608586622127-70I69YP9N4GMJ7GM3GE0/RME_3672.jpg Fashion - Cheaper to Keep Her?: 12 Tips on How to Save... But Look Expensive When You Shop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608586553236-4AIEBRIR3695HXWS033W/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Cheaper to Keep Her?: 12 Tips on How to Save... But Look Expensive When You Shop 1️⃣1️⃣ STACK UP YOUR GIFT CARDS. The ONLY reason why I bought this Louis was because I had 3 Saks gift cards that gave me a total of $500 off the bag. I saved these gift cards over a period of 3 years y’all! See? I told you: good things come to those who wait! 1️⃣2️⃣ WEAR NATURAL ENHANCING MAKE UP, COVER UP, HAVE YOUR HAIR MINIMALLY STYLED, AND WEAR HEELS WHEN YOU GO OUT. You ever heard of “you’re doing too much?” If your make up is too loud/heavy, if you’re showing too much skin, or if your hair is in too much of an intricate style, you may look cheaper (no judgement tho ‍♀️). You look more expensive/put together when your make up is yes, done, but more natural, you’re covered, and your hair is styled in something other than a messy bun (and i’m the first person to rock a messy bun let me tell you, so I gotta preach this to myself still lol). Even if you’re in a jogging suit, you still look more expensive when you’ve got on a pair of heels, even if your shoes are cheap (like these shoes), … people ain’t lookin at ya feet that close anyway ✋. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608586393681-W2YZQ9F2PSH2NKKAMWYP/RME_3619.jpg Fashion - Cheaper to Keep Her?: 12 Tips on How to Save... But Look Expensive When You Shop 5️⃣ SHOP AT OUTLET MALLS….BUT ONLY WHEN THEY HAVE BLOW OUT SALES. I visit the outlet malls about once or twice a year ONLY WHEN THEY HAVE SALES. Be careful buying something at these outlet malls just because it’s at an outlet mall. I find that a lot of stores only move stuff over to these locations without changing the prices on them when something isn’t selling to make room for the new stuff. 6️⃣ IF IT’S DESIGNER AND IT’S NOT ON SALE, PASS. This goes back to my original point that if something is still there when the sale starts, the more likely that the piece will be more unique in your closet, making you stand out more. DON’T BLOW YOUR MONEY ON DESIGNER THINGS JUST BECAUSE IT’S DESIGNER AND EVERYONE HAS IT. The more common the piece is, the less expensive you look and the less you stand out, no matter if it’s designer or not. Most people might be surprised to find that I ONLY by designer handbags on sale. You can find designer pieces at Rebag.com, Tradesy.com, E-bay, Poshmark, and TheRealReal.com. This might mean it’s been used before, but who cares? Most of these stores have cleaning and inspection services to make sure their refurbished items still appear new. 7️⃣ IF YOU BUY DESIGNER FULL PRICE, YOUR SALARY FOR THE MONTH SHOULD AT LEAST BE TRIPLE THE COST OF THE ITEM. And if it ain’t, you better wait! My VERY FIRST designer bag was WHEN I GRADUATED MEDICAL SCHOOL (and it was only a Michael Kors bag from TJ Maxx lol ), and not a day before. Save your coin until your income is at least triple the cost of the designer item. Good things come to those who wait, I promise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608586228595-G07NA8WPPG15NDJ57WSB/RME_3701.JPEG Fashion - Cheaper to Keep Her?: 12 Tips on How to Save... But Look Expensive When You Shop 1️⃣ ONLY SHOP WHEN THERE ARE SALES. I wish I would have asked my mom to take me to the mall when there weren’t any sales going on growing up. I can feel her breath hitting my face from yelling at me now lol. I get we all see pieces we fall in love with when there isn’t a sale, but TRUST ME, if it’s still there when there’s a sale going on, that’s when you know it was TRULY meant to be. If it isn’t, I just take that as God telling me it would have sat in my closet regardless (y’all KNOW this happens, don’t play ✋). Besides, if it’s still there when the sale starts, that likely means that most people didn’t buy it anyway, meaning it will be a more unique fashion piece to your closet. The more unique a piece is, the more expensive it appears. The watch I’m wearing in the photos is from Macy’s on sale (unique but expensive looking), originally ~$90, on sale $50. 2️⃣ GO TO THE CLEARANCE RACK FIRST. Some of y’all be TRIPPIN’ going straight to the new arrivals section. Nah bruh, take me to the big red sign that reads “clearance” please. Last chance to buy means the lowest price. If I even THOUGHT about going to any section other than the clearance rack first when I was younger, Mrs. Alexander made SURE to grab hold of my shirt and drag me over to that big red sign. Thanks Mom. I got this dress online at ShoppeInsideOut.com’s clearance rack for only like, $12. 3️⃣ CHECK FOR A DISCOUNT CODE BEFORE YOU BUY. I follow all the stores I shop at, online and offline, on social media. If I buy ANYTHING, I search the store pages’ most recent posts, their stories (they be hiding them in there sometimes lol), their online homepages for any pop ups, JoinHoney.com for hidden coupon codes, and any influencers I know they are affiliated with for discount codes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608586659863-YF99EASPNLTTY6RIFJAM/RME_3657.jpg Fashion - Cheaper to Keep Her?: 12 Tips on How to Save... But Look Expensive When You Shop Hope these tips help! Happy shopping…and saving! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608586140678-TU5C0I8EMI8ENDE2OD1Z/RME_3613.jpg Fashion - Cheaper to Keep Her?: 12 Tips on How to Save... But Look Expensive When You Shop One thing I gotta give to my mama is props on making me a smart shopper. So often I get people who ask me where I buy things, and are legitimately surprised when I reveal a price point lower than what they were expecting. If you want to know how to get stuff on the low-low while still looking pretty expensive, keep reading boo. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/hnfgojcjtbu5lfcr99smzbu01u04va monthly 0.5 2020-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608587162818-5RWFQCWVRK3FS3H08YYJ/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: New Year, New Me... Like for Real Though Well anyway, we made it happen this year. And even though I did a C-section literally 30 minutes before getting ready, I was surprisingly more giddy to walk into the party with a jingly dress than I was to be done with trash-bucket-2019. I even somewhat feel a new wave of peace somehow . I’ll take that as a sign to hop on the “New Year, new me” bandwagon. And although that said bandwagon usually only has enough gas to fuel most people to January 10th before all their resolutions go to the graveyard, I actually do feel motivated to elevate my life, body, and conscious. I may even have some New Year’s resolutions for like, the first time ever in life . First time for everything right? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608586909912-LJAHYMHEZ842F2GK880A/RME_1907.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: New Year, New Me... Like for Real Though My dress made a jingly noise…. that’s all I cared about. Nah but this was the first New Year’s that I went out….yes, you read that correctly. I’m 31 year of age, and I never felt the urge to ring in the new year like 95% of Americans: drunk and plastered to either pavement or a random person’s couch. I’m usually cozied up with my mom on the couch questioning, “Who are all these new white people on the TV?” and, “What are all these songs, is this actually music?” Either that or I’m finding an excuse to snuggle with my fur babies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608586976938-TM4AEZX1EBP9TP7UGLCX/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: New Year, New Me... Like for Real Though https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608587089460-OAFQI8JH639IIW1HQNS5/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: New Year, New Me... Like for Real Though This dress was actually a size 14. A UK 14 at that! (I bought it on ASOS last year, it was the only size they had left). But I loved the ombre sequin pattern so much that I bought it then had it altered. I was supposed to wear it during new year’s last year, but like I said…that whole Lucifer thing, remember? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608587012265-7YPG5LYVG7BU2FUANGQ6/RME_1771.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: New Year, New Me... Like for Real Though I’m usually against all things new year resolution-y. Like, why do you have to wait til the new year to make a change for yourself if you’re serious about said change? But because it seemed that God intended 2019 to be the lowest year of my life, I felt the need to not be so rigid and Virgo-ish and celebrate the demise of the year where Lucifer was trying to take over my life. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/rlx20t85493iw9ddq7mfiebw9ik0ag monthly 0.5 2020-12-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608587458426-LUEU03IM8C9NO16C7JBK/610_9119.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Halloween on Ice “Whoever said, ‘Orange is the new pink,’ was seriously disturbed.” - Elle Woods Knowledge dropped…boom. Now don’t get me wrong, I love a good burnt orange romper/jumpsuit, or blazer; I mean, I like stepping outside of my comfort zone as a fashion head, but sometimes, the fit just ain’t it. I recently paired one of my fave graphic tees featuring the TMNT with an orange skirt. It was the beginning of fall, entering Halloween season… I wanted to be festive. Boy boy boy, thank the good Lord I got to live another day ‘cause it was a total miss, just wasn’t me. I mean CHILE….. let’s just say, I won’t be pairing an orange skirt with a top of the darker hue. I looked like Halloween….on ice. So yeah, no pics from that day. ‍♀️ So the next weekend when I went out with some friends for a Nigerian Independence Day party (#Naija!!!), I knew I had to wear green, and my reattempt at this fit was just as poppin’ as my lime green skirt . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608587577514-MYJEEDJ5UUTDB970323S/610_9116.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Halloween on Ice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608587603557-TPLOHYGBY5ALWYPYKAXQ/610_9133.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Halloween on Ice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608587529829-TSTPFWRLXIUMF4Z5SRUB/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Halloween on Ice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608587635595-FNMLSP3V0MUVGEOIFMZ9/610_9169.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Halloween on Ice I say this to say not all my creations are perf, (far from it actually), but even during my faulted feats, I still feel I learn a lot about myself and my sense of style. And orange + black…. it ain’t fa me boo. ✌ https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/wui5ldmlv15qb28g74lz5gzb1pk86q monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608735413650-OSOE0TXTIFCUWCZ67Z47/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know Outfit Details T-Shirt Dress: Zara (click here) Necklace: Aldo (bought 3 years ago; click here for similar) Scarf: Banana Republic (bought 1 year ago; sold out ) Bag: Aldo (bought 5 years ago; click here for similar) Shoes: Pretty Little Thing (click here) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608734730089-N5M35SECXIBWQPVQK9TS/610_8983.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know Soooooo I went out with all of my friends from residency this past weekend, all black, all doctors, at a black owned restaurant. “Cuttin’ up” was the LEAST of what we did. We were pretty…. EXTRA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608734797222-W80ZNVIGBXIKE5KDL9I5/610_9014.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608735213445-ZYP0L80HPY5S9Y6CS99M/IMG_6379.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know But in all honesty, I’m extremely grateful that God’s will for my life was to align and meet so many intelligent, caring, hilarious, successful, “melanated” human beings. Grateful for them all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608735034975-55ZM4JITDX98JL75EYV3/610_9096.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608735087788-1AIRW3GQO45B1C50BIU9/610_9104.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know Also, I’m a baby thief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608734843465-OXBIG0BWDWX220WXT3FL/610_9015.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know My outfit matched perfectly. The striped t-shirt dress was extra, the embellished necklace was extra, my studded shoes were extra, my fur scarf when it wasn’t even below 70 degrees outside was…. extra. Whatevz, ‍♀️ I like what I like, I am who I am. I, in essence, am extra… I get it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608734952518-X1L28BL6J1OGZLV2II88/610_9052.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608735344294-TG1A5WI593M1JBPTWMKA/IMG_6394.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608734992341-15TJ6THQULGKX0A8R7N7/610_9094.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608735303463-ZENN3G83ZPV22AICFN4A/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: I'm Extra... This I Know https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/aytw1pgouoe5o0c2025xwo1be2nfms monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609965419545-AY15Z4H3B1YXK2K9BET7/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tulle Makes Everything Better...Including Grief https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609881281778-MV5AMO1JOTXH8OTKWPQS/610_9268.JPEG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tulle Makes Everything Better...Including Grief Ok, ok, you may say I’m overdressed in a tulle skirt (which most do ), but I’m flirty, I’m feminine, and I’m fun in it…. ok? I also get to look like a life sized baby doll, so guess what? I’m never wrong in tulle . Give me, like the whole seasons of winter and fall, and I’m putting a blazer/biker/bomber jacket over my shoulders. “100 degree heat all the way to Christmas” weather in Houston to the contrary….a jacket… …shall… …be draped… …over thy shoulders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609881532965-30IFR0E0DNB6CAHMFWAZ/Image01.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tulle Makes Everything Better...Including Grief Fast forward to me DYING inside when I took this jacket off and found black and brown debris all over my white outfit. My jacket, much like my resist to scream to the heavens, was crumbling lol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609881655574-4ZSIK6VG0YNGNK0T30KL/Image02.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tulle Makes Everything Better...Including Grief All I know is….. my tulle skirts better not EVER try this falling apart shit☝I’m not strong enough . Happy fall folks. ✌ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609881621433-FLWHTUEUWNWQP82T9EAP/IMG_6248.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tulle Makes Everything Better...Including Grief The jacket was done, so I ended up pairing my garb with my black biker jacket from Zara. It worked, but my incessant need to forever hold onto my memories led to this brown jacket still sitting in the backseat of my car as I write this. It will be there until I’m ready to part ways, or until I find someone to repair it, because I doubt the former will come . https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609881363056-4ESUIDBYCQD6TCINXKZR/610_9250.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Tulle Makes Everything Better...Including Grief I’d been sporting this biker jacket from Arden B for the past 13 years. It would have been pretty rare to find a week in the past decade where this puppy wasn’t adorned over my shoulders in the latter months of the year. But lets be real, the shit started falling apart 3 years ago . But that’s also the mark of a good piece and someone with true style right? Being able to pair a piece with anything… for years. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/e0932f24tyr5i5ib14oki0uxbahgdd monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608736818980-I4UFZ47H1RQI6SSR1DJA/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Ways to Dress Up a Track Suit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608736907226-YSMB4UPB7VNH8B989L10/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Ways to Dress Up a Track Suit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608737057411-64FBIAFETP2DJC33G8KO/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Ways to Dress Up a Track Suit Thought I’d end on a goofy note . Walk it out folks! ✌ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608736472430-SFQ3R1VR0SJRXO65ZHLT/IMG_4472.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Ways to Dress Up a Track Suit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608736513537-TGNFBNN53I6JGDSCH1HP/IMG_4475%281%29.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Ways to Dress Up a Track Suit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608736975964-EY1674MMIEH5G6JFCX4M/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Ways to Dress Up a Track Suit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608736734355-4XWE9O1UHAPU096Q9AHV/IMG_4475.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Ways to Dress Up a Track Suit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608736549427-BI798LV0G4Q05E2SRPQG/IMG_4489.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Ways to Dress Up a Track Suit Well, last weekend I wanted to go finally see a movie with the small remnant of time I had off, but I needed something warm since America is freezing over thanks to global “waming” (thanks Trump ), and quick, since this was a last minute trip. I knew this track suit from House of Chic LA would be perf. Here are the ways I chose to dress it up, and how you can too: 1. Put on a brooch Fan or not, a brooch adds class to absolutely anything plain Jane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608736411349-BOYCMPLTSFCKP5QKB63N/IMG_4460.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Ways to Dress Up a Track Suit I have always been fan of a straightforward white tee and jeans, and dressing it up. It comes in handy for quick fixes to last minute get-togethers and when I’m too fatigued to put together an actual fit. Well, it’s the same with a track suit. A solid color track suit will always be easy to throw on for a last minute event while still remaining comfy. A bright and vibrant colored track suit can also put an interesting spin to your outing, as I’m sure it will draw stares and assumptions that you actually tried. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608736657950-KPUB7QX8OL62KSCPHWBY/IMG_4487.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Ways to Dress Up a Track Suit https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/lucly1v9kvcfop0qx75io2fhr28tx5 monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608755255886-FE4MT61PDU7KX0NSWVUV/IMG_3831.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Birds of a Feather, Flock Together Outfit Details Shirt: Mixed Emotions Boutique (click here) Belt: Banana Republic Jeans: Fashion Nova Shoes: Schutz Shoes Bag: Rebag.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608737305205-OG7P3AWHRTFYS3H504B7/IMG_3824.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Birds of a Feather, Flock Together Sooooooo, one of the things that I’m loving about myself is how extra I can be, while still sups laid back, (P.S.: All the cool kids are saying, “sups,” instead of “super.” You’re welcome). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608754450261-VES4BVVJ0XWA37B07AJR/IMG_3835.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Birds of a Feather, Flock Together I’m sold, animal prints and feathers go together….. I’m a genius. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608755182621-2BOWP5YCN5G587U6NLZL/IMG_3832.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Birds of a Feather, Flock Together Hope y’all have a great weekend, and can pull out an old piece from your closet and fall in love with it all over again like I did! ✌ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608737390422-QN2FTBK5Q77W6UUC7YG7/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Birds of a Feather, Flock Together I was absolutely in LOVE with this top from Mixed Emotions Boutique that I bought about 1 year ago. But, I actually never wore it, until like…now. I mean, that’s the trademark of being a fashion head right? Falling in love with an outfit, then being satisfied after you can claim ownership, but then having it fall to the back of your closet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608754116299-IEU81DBSJADEN6NQCIBO/IMG_3830.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Birds of a Feather, Flock Together Coming from a past where I could never afford to have nice clothes or clothes of my style, I’ve noticed I’ve been doing this quite a bit, probably from a place of overcompensation from what I missed out on previously. So, one of the things that I’ve been doing lately is color blocking my IG page. I’ve noticed that by forcing myself to only post pictures with the color that I’m featuring in that moment, I pretty much HAVE to wear that color. That means hunting through my closet (which is also color blocked), for something of that color, and likely something I haven’t adorned myself in for some time, or at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608754352775-E09R443ELX0YGW4MMT1E/IMG_3834.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Birds of a Feather, Flock Together There was something so funky yet fun and liberating about incorporating another animal print with feathers, so I chose a leather cheetah print belt to go with it. Luckily, I had the shoes to match. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608754266935-THXSKT1QS0G3ZTZOTDYE/IMG_3829.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Birds of a Feather, Flock Together Well well well, it was green last week, so I had to look in the green section of my closet for something to wear to the housewarming for my beautiful friend, Tamika. I didn’t want to be too overdressed, so I paired it with some boyfriend jeans, which were WAY TOO BIG in the waist, so I had to pair it with a belt. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/wvuuw4dkbbb0p40s36ubv3vm9pl3z0 monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609946370068-BKNLCTOX4YG8U9B0GVSL/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609946517635-2NBZPHRVA67UONBFV8YY/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609947360955-ZD37DHIMNEF345RMUYFH/IMG_3628.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat Hope you salvage an old style in the back of your closet soon! Happy recycling! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609946590158-6JX1ZVVFI7WWNMGQVT09/Final-0015.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat Memba dat? #Memberberries Lol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609947318973-QPDDMJMIGXSHELRNZQGK/IMG_3617.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609946105564-86MMHLKFYKJT2MMQFBJ4/IMG_3639.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat Y’all remember when I posted this photo, like, a year ago? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609946998137-FNHAV431GC5HTDHFWYN9/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat I am a HUGE supporter of recycling clothing items and have no problem seeing myself twice every once in a while, and I hope y’all aren’t either! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609946853032-RLGI7GZCOS0CRHJ0ERA1/60905685cdb73cf0d09937267eae0a2d.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609947159206-1Q4UYT4VLH8M4YCMKTL5/IMG_3654.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609947254566-YOW1PI5OGK68SJBJXM65/image-asset%285%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609946945245-MKZZU1WTXMT4PAFIOUKK/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609946412134-H5AD61WQQG2OTSHJC7QK/IMG_3570.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat I wore it to a brunch with my beautiful soror/resident friends (I mean, my program has ALL the AKAs…sheesh) #BlackGirlMagic. But nonetheless, I have been in love with this dress since I first laid eyes on it years ago; so much that I bought it in another color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609947484780-O537JF5767W36DVTLRIL/IMG_3650.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609947079513-4NBX23C0T6KFS2BZ01BL/IMG_3632.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Salvage the Style...and Repeat Here’s two looks of me recycling this dress. I originally just paired the dress with a classic black leather jacket. But when I walked outside, the weather was like…nah girl, let’s find something warmer. 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Just Kick It: My Favorite Clinic Kicks Yes my dogs chewed these heels, no I don't care, yes I still wear them. No direct links to find these since I bought them a long ago, but similar options listed below on the product wheel! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609967377022-WVV1S3J5GJ2HYOC5II1M/IMG_2855.JPG Fashion - Just Kick It: My Favorite Clinic Kicks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609966653810-2JUGNG4OQJV3M22WQ8IK/IMG_2836.JPG Fashion - Just Kick It: My Favorite Clinic Kicks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609966713252-SG5IWF9LQ94ATK7B0D7B/IMG_2837.JPG Fashion - Just Kick It: My Favorite Clinic Kicks https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/zceg10498wrt54joccerrm8iqzq1oo monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609949424994-FS1JUQTPUXHAOOONAR68/IMG_3496.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit Guess I can save it for a fall outfit, huh? What do you guys think? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609948618269-YZA61E2P2BCYHZZX16OQ/IMG_3485.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit I bought this cute number from Naked Wardrobe, and I had the perfect white overcoat to contrast the fit, so that was about as much effort as I had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609948971823-NAHUL213B2QFQIR078W6/IMG_3474.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit Long story short, I was post call, waited for an hour in the cold and rain to vote, had to help mi madre with some chores around the house, and got stuck in LITERALLY 2 hours of traffic where I basically counted the number of leaves on a tree next my car. By the time I got home, it was 9. But when hell else am I going to wear an orange outfit?! So, after all THAT, y’all gon see this damn outfit! LOL https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609948304396-9TF292CDNO3CHYEJCPU2/IMG_3479.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit No time for a long ditty…. I just want y’all to see this fit. LOL, just kidding. It won’t be long, but I did want to be more transparent about my life not being so straightforward and perfect (as I mentioned in my previous blog posts). Of course this requires people to READ, so this goal, albeit birthed from good intentions, might be missed in this world of speedy scrolling and skimmed captions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609949061134-L3UJM19MZ4W9OECD6GSM/IMG_3467.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609949292687-8472UWZVLOP6H5WQIV44/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609948365357-D12SM5LTF064JBR4MROE/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit Basically, I had a Halloween party to attend for my residency class. I originally wanted to ban with my other half and go as Will and Lisa from our all-time favorite show, Fresh Prince. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609948448057-62711XZ5LIXCXDXRQ8C1/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609948497594-B0YBVFA64EFJFXI93IDK/ad5e1b0b12a2dc4dcc7dd93ca53ed14e.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609949349619-LZK6WAMH4QBSH1HUSYIY/IMG_3488.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609949388159-VFOYCNVAJP7F3A0AKDIK/IMG_3499.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609948556227-IBBVP1AG7TUBMX3OETC2/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Someone Is Going to See This Damn Outfit https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/nnd942j81pkv84cdceifid6oix7ash monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609950243362-EWPJ9ZB8GOZ637TEKDA2/IMG_3336.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Winter is Coming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609950162590-XZ8AL7UZ4MHVIFG19KUI/how-to-get-away-with-wearing-a-hoodie-everywhere-1914671-1474671909.700x0c.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Winter is Coming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609950433394-2KV52DK7QKQR4BNHVE4P/image-asset%289%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Winter is Coming Happy chilly season! 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609950126950-HYU8V0S97H0V06IVP2HM/Tiffany-Hsu-by-STYLEDUMONDE-Street-Style-Fashion-Photography-NY-FW18-20180213_48A1289-600x900.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Winter is Coming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609949848733-FS6PX4L083UB6MI0TSUB/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Winter is Coming Here’s some more street style that caught my eye on this look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609949603381-CDSYJUVJPE4DC4CGVIOR/IMG_3353.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Winter is Coming Y’all know I had to say it…. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609949926920-HH7WH7LC3MVOHQ70CECQ/image-asset.png Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Winter is Coming https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/8pbd8rims81u7qa4e5c726wj1uwd4i monthly 0.5 2021-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610119241714-QXALN71USNHRGSQHR9PT/IMG_2961.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609950725430-CWFIR92XL0M9P4YDYCGJ/IMG_2884.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610119482358-56ZD9XCIRW0OCE6QFI26/IMG_2927%281%29.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609968138875-63P2QJ84NFP0U52YLTM4/IMG_2871.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set 1. Separate…What We Gotta Do Who just sang this song in their head?! ‍♀️ Start by separating the pieces. Sometimes if we associate the items together then we begin to think our only option to pairing one of the pieces is either the other piece itself, or something very similar to the other piece. For example, after a while with this set, I would begin to think I could only pair the top with another pair of high paper bag waisted pants, and that I could only pair the pants with a button up, cold shoulder, and mid-rif top. Making them individualized pieces will pull you out of being chained to this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610119154288-8HK65TZA5LH86HTSUPW9/IMG_2952.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610119818981-FL6ZBMUY5PXSGK1LTN0R/IMG_2882.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609968218152-DIH9Z9K4VMQ8GT1TJ011/IMG_2925.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609969093760-7PWIG85I5A1F5A798ZCS/IMG_2927.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610119750781-1JEIX979I064NVDVHNKS/IMG_2962.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610119348602-OV245C9YWLGITYH53UG3/IMG_2920.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609968097950-YVI1Q6K1O9MYNXXBK0QI/IMG_2867.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610119880381-QEDHFV9V1JIPBPQD243G/IMG_2874.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set Outfit Details Set: House of Chic LA (Buy here) Chanel Bag: Rebag.com Strappy Heels: MissLola.com Boyfriend Jeans: FashionNova.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610129663764-LPUY9CMXRZ7VA80ONJQ1/download+1.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: How to Break a Set https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/z1ai2w7a9n72a1gbfjtxn2tt6q30wo monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609951320528-P4GG7KAV9AK72JPPHKVV/image-asset.gif Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609951550939-JEJ5STBPRCONDV3ZTU3X/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses My hair kept blowing in my face. "Let's put it in a bun," I said. Wrong decision. Somehow I had what looked like a flat top with that damn bun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609951914936-8HB9FMUOK7OMMAZRRJS8/i-5jBHqDd-X4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609951241296-49FHB4VKEN8PW08P53MY/i-GKZHCDB-X4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses Life man.... I tell you. It gets harder and harder. Now I don't want anyone to think that my woes or worries in life are strictly limited to those stated here in this post, but this day....it really tried my patience. I mean, cue "Don't Take It Personal" by Monica. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609951633449-D1T5U4FDQFBS1FX5605M/i-qgRn7tK-X4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609951389869-L75E0JL8MQ2YJKNSNYI7/i-5MGbg5n-X4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses But that just didn't happen. I had the perfect new necklace that I had purchased from Nordstrom's Annual Sale. But, it BROKE while I was getting ready to wear it for the first time! To add fuel to the fire, my hair wasn't dry from a first day wash and go...of course. Wishing for my hair to be dry only 24 hours after washing? #HoopDreams man. It was all over the place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609951502431-3F7X4GVC7EAYWYT2R48N/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609952451601-VKKFU8C4C4CEE1E1FHRO/image-asset%287%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609952400308-AW6CFQ7XBEZ61J1GR10M/image-asset%286%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609951682633-ZFMPSJY21PU04EFM1TWY/image-asset%282%29.gif Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609952497711-3J12SZZQVRCGPWW7NJCE/image-asset%288%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609952074081-28E5FWPNVSX4TMN8KYBB/i-t6r4Jd3-X4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses All in all, I learned once more that life isn't perfect, but never to let 'em see you sweat (although my photographer @Sweenshots and his wife @Shaymone were def observing me having a meltdown ). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609952333297-WNQ7QF3PI79KK8GJU3MS/image-asset%285%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses This fit means more than an "ok" get up for me, it showed me that I still have the creative potential to turn a crappy situation towards a more meaningful and worthwhile direction. I hope you all receive this revelation in more ways than in just your wardrobe choices or the days your body just doesn't look or feel right. I hope you receive it at your work, with your family and friends, or during "Just one of those days." ✌ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609951831093-YYDPIN6IF5WWLJVI6MV5/i-sMrM463-X4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses It was lop-sided, It wasn't positioned correctly in the back, it was uneven. But somehow, I ended up loving the photos with the head wrap more than any of the others. Head wraps always save the day for me, and this was just a testament to that theory. They are so Afro-chic, and ya can't go wrong with that! This head wrap was from Wrap Queens in New York. Check them out; it's black owned and awesome selection to choose from! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609951745966-P0P91Y59HFKVI12CT2Z3/image-asset.png Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses We all have those days. Luckily, I had a mustard scarf in my car...randomly. I threw it on in a desperate attempt to make this shoot a success. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609952195365-X371AG8R5JP167N6K8KB/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609952274794-LIQI7Q5DIBYGY92GXXM4/image-asset%284%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It Ain't All Roses https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/lvnejvftq8mm3cniymld6dws8oai78 monthly 0.5 2021-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610120229510-K6OPP0UOJ5MAZT3X0V0E/IMG_1453.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Goodbye to Winter... Finally https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610120370975-EBLFUS3TT8VG0Y0ERWHU/i-dS2F89C-X3.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Goodbye to Winter... 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Can you spot the hole? Talk about ruining a photo! 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And actually, it turned out to occupy that vacant space in my heart I was saving for _, which never happened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609954916674-70SUMJ7C9DXVE58FOYEK/IMG_0621.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box I know you're going to find this hard to find, but I actually don't like load and vibrant prints. I slightly feel like that's a lie, but whatevsss I'll find out when I meet my maker. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609955953465-9LXLEQMF88WL2QTQZKP3/IMG_0638.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box I paired it with a thin, understated necklace from BCBG Maxazria. It still added character since it's asymmetric; it really bought out the neckline of the fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609955198369-HGBXFUMSLDS6CAKJHJ82/IMG_0629.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609955708507-8TKTYTP8YH69HESIP8IU/IMG_0631.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box I have a habit of taking my other half's shirts and cutting them up. Although I'm sure this grinds one small part of his gears, it fills my heart to its non-existent rock star content by wearing a faux thrasher shirt. I just cut the collar asymmetrically. Boom... you're done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609954990500-ZD4Z3HVTDFNIJBK9QYTH/IMG_0628.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box I decided to get a little festive when me and my Adam to my Eve wanted to take me out to a jazz restaurant. Long story short, this place is so poppin' Scott Joplin that there were no free seats (I hope to have a blog post up on it soon). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609956180748-DKRUNH2JIZ11P6TAKUTD/IMG_0627.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609956302000-A2K8LZGLAMZCY8157V29/IMG_0635%281%29.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609956239478-1OBCBD2RMICEYTPNUISY/IMG_0634.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609955894545-0AYDFNLF95IT8UXUEN2K/IMG_0637.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609955067989-FFOL5G850IFJ3BHBNB1G/IMG_0619.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box So we ended up attending a rustic Southern bar, albeit in a gentrified neighborhood, the food was pretty solid. It was my first time drinking with friends (just popped my booz cherry at Thanksgiving 2017 at the tender and impressionable age of 29... whoop whoop!). So I wanted to be pretty festive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609956062580-E9UIKPSITE0MAJBLS4NI/IMG_0632.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box Cheers to new experiences with new and old friends. A "cheers" I can actually drink to now. Hope y'all enjoyed this post! ✌ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609955826245-RAVZNTT6E12S1HRSJ0AL/IMG_0636.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609955575723-HEA46Y3LBLO3E1OFFYW8/IMG_0635.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Stepping Outside the Box I matched it with these olive green high waist wide leg trousers from SLNGHR, but honestly, any color in the jacket itself would have worked: red, tan, yellow, or blue. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/qerb6jtold4e9pz4crmdprnwwdqcyk monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609956682338-Z7NX5CK0BC1KWVY61C8B/IMG_0582.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Life Ain't Perfect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609956745455-WO4XZDDJK02MIKH5OIEP/IMG_0586.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Life Ain't Perfect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609956538266-E1JLN4MAAYCDEWJULASP/IMG_0583.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Life Ain't Perfect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609956603120-MHSVELMU2RCMQHFWBQQS/IMG_0587.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Life Ain't Perfect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609956813796-7YX9RWIQMXAYNNH66WF8/IMG_0578.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Life Ain't Perfect https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/uf2ukl9es6i56a543ylduuse5n5h9e monthly 0.5 2021-01-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610126337125-S8S8C2WGIY2L33471355/Andrea-Andrea%2BFinal-0104.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: The Best Gifts Can't Be Bought https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610130509950-3A2ZWWUE0RK2AJ7UZ2H2/download1.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: The Best Gifts Can't Be Bought https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610126302238-9KUWKA8Z2206WUKKKGIW/AJS_7415.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: The Best Gifts Can't Be Bought https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609957040278-7GOQ39ZFC2UK4BVKWJ69/i-fxZ9WBZ-X5.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: The Best Gifts Can't Be Bought https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610130571369-REO11HBF1D6P5TE5DA4K/download2.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: The Best Gifts Can't Be Bought https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610126664585-7TKMSPD42A1WM0H7OHH2/i-jjDbhsf-X4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: The Best Gifts Can't Be Bought https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610126191728-WFJBGP8LI7L3OHS3W4VC/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: The Best Gifts Can't Be Bought https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610126096488-AHLH3MDRAZXOROBVARRI/IMG_6998.JPG Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: The Best Gifts Can't Be Bought https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610126405935-PYB1C0LJH4ZMGKKRUWFT/i-V8cC9HH-X5.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: The Best Gifts Can't Be Bought https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/jejeov2r495k8zydxpabyj2wscfoih monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609957587843-JACRT4K7BSLB3I5YVBPR/AJS_7550.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Holiday Get Up My shoes are from LolaShoetique and were super cheap, yet minimal and classic. There was already a lot going on with the dress and the pop of red with the coat, so I wanted to play down the shoes and let everything else speak for itself. (Follow them on IG for discount codes! I got my pair for only $24!!!). I know y'all have seen this bag a million times, cause she (meaning "I") recycles her pieces. (I mean, who has time, or money, for a new purse / outfit for EVERY picture?! "Not I" said the duck!) Hope your holidays pop just as much as this outfit! Let me know if you would rock this below. Till next time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609959588389-MYSY5YOJKLGB2PV0DTHU/AJS_7430.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Holiday Get Up Outfit Details: Dress: Shop Nichole Lynel Coat: Last season Zara Brooch: Banana Republic Purse: Aldo accessories Shoes: Lola Shoetique Earrings: Aldo accessories Snake Ring: Bauble Bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609957519679-7JD0GOA1RQLDB2XQ3YZO/AJS_7438.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Holiday Get Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609957219842-DA13JE5RMBI9QSS7VH0D/AJS_7381-Edit.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Holiday Get Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609957310665-EVYIXLL6E9TLI8CHQYHR/AJS_7404.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Holiday Get Up This was my get up for our residency program holiday party. Only one BOB featured here, but all other pieces are totally affordable! I love this dress from ShopNicholeLynel, it's super chic, but also fashion forward and girly. The ruffles let me express what little girly features I've got inside of me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609957438356-8GMLPFNAUJDLR1JUIOTT/Untitled.png Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Holiday Get Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609957665277-O087Y8HJSY2F23RMV14N/AJS_7415.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Holiday Get Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609959487409-SPWOL76KHBEH44W7GUTB/AJS_7539.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Holiday Get Up https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/lpstejmnt1xd2qv9i4ubssdh784nyh monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610377256969-W2BCBMJ0POE9TJ1VU3EZ/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-Final-0056.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs The deep red contrasts the blue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610377168217-45APBEDYWEH0ICZT2135/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-Final-0024.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs Notice how the white contrasts the pink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610377062879-8G3FOPDXX4DOBAXHJL8J/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-Final-0060.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs Statement earrings from Ann Klein that I got from my mother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610377339061-DU6G00KA1A0FB13FPEIR/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-Final-0028.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs Noticed how the I incorporated a pink and white scarf to match my pink scrubs and white jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610376791449-1EA3GEAKQOVODK4G0ETJ/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-Final-0028.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs I love this Nubian collar and earrings. I bought the necklace on clearance from BCBG and the earrings from Aldo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610377008229-FZM4IS8WIRJ21VS5O7B9/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-Final-0058.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs Another played down, but statement necklace from BCBG, bought on clearance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610377608619-LYCPPFI3I4TS2C9IY1HN/download2.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs Headband has navy and burgundy in it, although you can't see it well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610376626558-U3SY3HTRJ2HCJ3HVVWFY/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-Final-0052%281%29.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610376721077-C24WR1T239PINZSGCZ9G/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-0011.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs I love a good embellished collar, and am generally always wearing one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610377815107-RU91W6W790OZKMIY7B1R/download3.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs White nails, white watch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610377459115-HN0PDK3SM6FN00QONKOO/download1.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs Notice how the turbie twist has light blue and grey in it, like my scrubs and jacket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610376921482-1AZFHOSEDR9L6LFW6G50/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-Final-0043%281%29.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs Not the most embellished necklace, but the asymmetry makes it a statement piece. I bought this on clearance from Chico's. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610376485263-45BWT3K0QHYCRNQ6PT03/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-Final-0043.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610377679834-ITL4K684PAJ0UV8BPOJO/Andrea%2BA%2BScrubs%2B7%2B26-Final-0052.jpg Fashion - Scrub it Out: How To Style Scrubs Turbie twist has navy and burgundy in it, purchased from The Limited. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/bl2nq775cp78076d5vc3lckihgt2d6 monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609960868141-34DVNKHXJA8DJ1ZU08S5/image-asset%285%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: When They Go Low, We Go High Y'all know I recycle like no other, and this bag was a testament to that. I got it while I was in medical school from The Limited in the clearance section. Imagine my disgust knowing that it would have tied in my black pants with the white tunic to perfection: it should be crystal clear to picture. But oh well, sometimes you've just got to keep rolling with the punches! Besides, this is totes #FirstWorldProblems. Both pairs of glasses are from Boga Boga, and online fashion glasses brand. My faves are the clear frames, as they have a Malcolm X vibe, another influential leader I am proud to emulate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609960723907-UP24ZOHZGDZ5K1P9QTHF/image-asset%284%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: When They Go Low, We Go High I wanted to pair the white shirt and white tunic with black pants for some contrast, but I outgrew my black pants [inserted annoyed grunt]. I originally had on sneakers with the outfit at the store, but I decided to throw on some heels with the look for this shoot for a more day to night transition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609960641971-8KLABX1UBVBTM1P78WKS/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: When They Go Low, We Go High I had been in the business of adding layers to my outfits, and this tunic was the way to go. It adds layers and complexity to the outfit, but is totally breathable and perfect for summer months in the south. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609960976159-AZKFWOWRAA1BZGRVKC7C/image-asset%286%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: When They Go Low, We Go High As I said, I'm sure I resembled nothing less than an obsessed Obama freak while walking out of that bookstore, but if it's someone or something that I'm proud to be obsessed with, it would definitely be the Obama family and the progressiveness they incessantly stand for. Take care guys and gals! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609960214059-G2J01WBREGA8FF85Y3OR/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: When They Go Low, We Go High So everyone knows I have what one would call, a SLIGHT, obsession with the Obamas. One time, I went to the bookstore in an Obama shirt, and bought 4 Obama books. This was shortly after the reign of the best president known to mankind was replaced by a.... shall we say, less formidable candidate, and oh yeah, and it was in Texas. So the eyes that followed me through the store were most likely not for this outfit I had on that day, but I'd like to think so given my obsession with styling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609961093186-XHUDDGEL42WG7CP47F37/image-asset%287%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: When They Go Low, We Go High Outfit Details Shirt: ServedFresh.com (click here) - if you use my code "SERVEDBYDRE", you can get 20% off of your order PLUS free shipping! Tunic: Asos Pants: Zara Shoes: Asos Glasses: Boga Boga (click here) Clutch: The Limited https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609960470693-0IOHSESYAC9K5CRMWHDW/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: When They Go Low, We Go High I love this shirt from Served Fresh. It highlights John 14:27, “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid." The quote is inspired from the Obama legacy and the courage they instilled in us to continue to strive towards progression, inclusiveness, equality... a dream still seemingly ever-intangible, given our recent verdicts in the Philando Castile and Terence Crutcher cases, and so many other incidences that aren't recounted in the media. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609960549161-JQ7M7G339V3BRUTNB4BP/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: When They Go Low, We Go High Nonetheless, I was still proud to wear the family and their message across my chest, regardless of who holds the coveted seat of the American president. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/uz471nnc2apiubqh5jmr7wwtbkzl3k monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609961846757-D1Z95D14YQ856IRZH4RA/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609962447992-G0Y2UC1Y9NJ0SP1WTXVV/image-asset%289%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug Of course the mass market doesn't support the plethora of women with the decreased waist/bum ratio, so the boyfriend jeans were too big in the waist. I had the oldest royal blue belt that matched with the blazer to perfection; otherwise, I would have paired it with another than item. I hope this gives you all inspiration to get creative with your favorite pieces! My biggest tip is to find pieces at either the thrift store or to make your own brooches from your favorite pieces... be unique and creative; the world is your playground my love! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609961512932-BO6TB7C3DCZYEYF10ZJI/image-asset%284%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug I have a confession. I am a thief. I have always had the habit of stealing my mother's jewelry and style. The other day a few months back I noted the most beautiful golden leaf brooch in her jewelry box. You see where this is going: I took it...sorry not sorry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609961944755-QJWEM6N7RBGAX1R6AUM0/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug Of course, pair anything with a plain white tee, distressed boyfriend jeans, and a tan heel and you've taken home the trophy for casual chic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609961786732-NEIZ1LZDY8BXFTDPRKKH/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug One of my trademarks is recycling old pieces: I'm never going to have the confidence to wear something once and then never again. I purchased this royal blue blazer from Forever 21 after I graduated college, so about 8 years ago. And while I love it for is absent lapel, clean lines, and shapely figure, I was dying to incorporate my new found love of brooches above the faux pocket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609961689754-9YX62NYVM6COC1PWQJCO/image-asset.png Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug Ever since that day months back, I have been mixing and matching brooches into one look. And just like most things I do with my style, it is met a few side eyes and raised eyebrows. But in the end, (as per usual), I kept on pushing with what I liked and those side eyes and raised eyebrows were gradually replaced with inquiries of interest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609962312823-J6CPYTT5P8YV4WGTTG5U/image-asset%287%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609962257144-LYNSDB4F705ITVVIS10Z/image-asset%286%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609962092860-8JZ9UQ7RAK06NVBXB8P8/image-asset%285%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug Of course, pair anything with a plain white tee, distressed boyfriend jeans, and a tan heel and you've taken home the trophy for casual chic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609962362367-8M0TSIAAFBO9CFD1TZ3Z/image-asset%288%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug I was lucky enough to have found this purse from London Dune that matched the shoe perfectly. I wanted to mute the remaining outfit so as to make my make-shift lapel of trinkets pop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609961588748-B8UX70MOI7NAWK65IFAP/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Bitten by the Brooch Bug But with it, I took an appreciation of the class and elegance of the brooch. The problem arose when I went to go and wear my own brooches that I had purchased. Just like when my boyfriend asks me at what restaurant I want to eat at: I could NOT decide on which one to choose. The solution was simple: wear them all. If only the former question could be met with approval with the same inclusivity. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/ilhyxy32724eikdmh1kxjhtc0ljls3 monthly 0.5 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609963259482-NYBL5EY7H4D1U2ALEN1T/image-asset.png Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609963963653-K7XZ7KBWKX0I41CI1R56/image-asset%2810%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat Outfit Details Shirt: ServedFresh.com (click here; you can save 20% off of your order and get free shipping with my code, "SERVEDBYDRE" [not case sensitive]) Pants: House of Chic (sold out, click here for similar from Fashion Nova [25% off with the code "HOT25"]) Shoes: Nike Air Max Thea in White (click here for great prices on Ebay) Purse: Aldo (sold out in red, now on sale for $25 in black; click here) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609963574321-KDMWTPDRY1OH09HQR0QP/image-asset%285%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609962843913-4QK6NADIH6RB4WFT712K/image-asset.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat I realize in advance that this post might not greet your eyes with as much flare and pizzazz as my other posts. I almost did not put this post up for that reason, but I also promised that I would be more open about all aspects of my life upon resurrection from my social media break. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609963894444-KL5SJ2RMHVUOOUX02OEN/image-asset%289%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609963416710-FLITMKI6D0Q9XCNVDB53/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609962992769-W2RYLC1ATN7HLCXGN43M/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat I wanted to post an outfit that I would wear just running out to the grocery store for some fruit touched by the hands of Jesus, known as mangoes, or for when I want to be discrete when grabbing some feminine needs from the drug store. But let it be known that no matter if I'm going to a fancy get-up, or grabbing some cotton rounds from the drug store, I'm always reppin' black girl magic, and positive vibes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609963627545-IC0ZVWF93YPQH6E2RBZQ/image-asset%286%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609963502841-TMO3INHJY0KDGRM3Q0XR/image-asset%284%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609963826008-6EYBX304TBW9A1M49ZOB/image-asset%288%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609963182547-GZO7PV8LY2C6PNC2UOY3/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat I grew up an avid fanatic of The Cosby Show, (of course this was before my interest was met with internal conflict from publicized scandals). But whether it was constantly seeing Cliff reppin' college sweatshirts to inspire the youth tuning in, divulging in the fact that there was the representation of a black family built on the success of hard work through medical or law school, rather than the more indifferent path of singing and dancing, scandals could not keep me from identifying with everyone of the Cosby kids. But even through Sandra's unnecessary and poorly timed comments about her father's health (I am so like this with my mom), Denise's strong sense of self and style, Theo's exasperating and mischievous adventures with Cockroach, Vanessa's wit, and Rudy and Olivia's sass, I was always drawn to the head of the household: Claire, or rather, the woman behind her character, Phylicia Rashad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609963687141-CZ8TMRXE9DO0NVF9WX2I/image-asset%287%29.jpeg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: You Are What You Eat You are what you feed your mind. Are you filling it with a false sense of self from women who mistakenly lure you into having "the perfect body" or "more followers", or are you filling it pillars like Phylicia? You are what you eat, so feed your mind carefully! https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/59xahyaykawg012z76mqkmzkvewlfs monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380168129-2VI23EY7NCJHGQAYHNRY/download1.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall FINALLY! Saying buh-bye in the most ignorant way to cold, rainy days, chapped lips, and dry skin that I NEVER notice until I'm already at work and without a drop of lotion in sight. Deuces to waking up 10 mins early to warm up the car (mainly so I won't have to lie to my mom when she asks me if I did), to both arriving and leaving work when it's dark outside, to drinking diabetes-filled Starbucks so I can stay warm in my call room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380381835-BW2AD1LPF1SQQU7QPAYB/download4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall Anyone who also knows me might also let you in on the fact that I'm not big on showing skin. I love the beauty that a woman's body houses, naked or clothed. But there's something so classy about a woman who can entice you... with her clothes on. The peep shoulder adds some warmth to the sweater, and also adds a touch of sexy, but still maintains the classy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380239589-HEL18091SXUSRMIXGILE/download2.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380525616-LBVL7DAK413YX2KBZMIJ/download6.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380787118-U6Q7872AJCE5INI82HIV/download10.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall These pants are my fav at the moment. They are snow white so it brightens and cleans up any look, but the slits at the knees equally bring some grunge to my outfit. The slits are a clean, one-swipe distress though, so the look doesn't get too funky and junky. And you can't even see them until you sit down, so it's adds an element of surprise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380578209-UVHMHAQOU87KAZDGVEZA/download7.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380712872-3U1QKYY74ZD45EVIWHZ8/download9.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380478198-MF3AQKWK8ROSYZCN1EUV/download5.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380876257-SM7ALFKBFM4MFO7YSDRF/download11.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall I know you all have seen this purse before, but what is style if you can't re-style the same piece over and over again? That's just being a follower of trends and a huge waste of money at that point. The wine color and olive sweater were the perfect send offs to the winter season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380630668-4YMYSJQ9ELNV4PB0Q7KH/download8.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall The other day my best friend said I act just like my mother. Where this might send some of my same age cohort jumping from their skin, this only heightened my self esteem. My mom, when she was younger and cared, was a fabulous dresser. She was so classic and chic at the same time, even when going into work to teach inner city school children. She was a fan of brooches; lately, I have been flocking toward these embellishments. They are just a simple and easy way to add flare, glam, and a classic touch to any outfit. This floral brooch was the perfect addition to this outfit; it celebrates spring and adds a warm touch to the sweater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380293410-9VTCSXVYJ8G5LA7M22L3/download3.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall Anyone who claims to know me knows I love a good chunky sweater. It only helps when said chunky sweater is a winter color, like this one in olive green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610380971604-0MX6UPDGB4NOB5EK5SOR/download12.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Last Call for Fall Honestly, I'll probably still be arriving and leaving work while it's dark outside (some things never change, no matter the season), but I'm still ready for April showers to make everything new again; I'm ready for sunshine to bloom flowers as I walk by them; I'm ready for brighter colors, brighter smiles; I'm ready for spring, baby! Anyone else excited? https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/b564hkj7nl4f1nogq7p36orwa2me3d monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610381509161-DR857L5ESZ5AX93NZX8P/download1.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On I purchased this shirt from ServedFresh.com, a site that specializes in producing clothing that celebrates black pride and hip hop culture. What's even better is that it is black owned! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610381181869-YWRCJB5Z5055AD9CVAW8/Andrea-Andrea%2BFinal-0016.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On I'm sure some of y'all are probably tired of me pushing the oppressed's agenda for equal rights, but I will always advocate for equality. Even outside of Black History Month, we have keep preaching our agenda. I styled this look for a fun day/night out, while still repping your pride. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610381912826-BJEPAAMBMDT0ZG9YMLMP/Andrea-Andrea%2BFinal-0003.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On I tied a Paul Bunyan plaid shirt around my waist for some texture to the outfit. It also makes the outfit more casual, while the heels help to class it out, helping you transition from day to night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610381650558-G9LZ9V5YI1HNFZY8CPXV/download3.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On Now I will admit, they are a very small business, so it's going to take some time to get your order; but honestly, I love unique pieces, (especially when it highlights my people's accomplishments, beauty, and culture), so the wait was worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610381611653-UB64JBHV92TYW55IX1KH/download2.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610381784805-76N33R5DA2ZE9H2XV8G6/download5.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610382081100-WTM2HHSVN2TVHFG3IBUE/download10.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610382121050-NWLPIEOY6I1ZKUFS9EC5/download11.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On Outfit Details Shirt: Served Fresh (click here) Leather Jacket: Zara, no longer in season (click here for similar) Paul Bunyan Shirt: H&M, no longer in season (click here for similar or here for red or here for black and white) White Pants: Zara (click here) Shoes: ASOS, last season (click here for very similar) Bag: Aldo, sold out online, may vary in stores (click here for same bag in burgundy or here for similar) Pom Pom Keychain: A'gaci (click here) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610382026324-OEFRKI952WMTY50NFE6Y/download9.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On Just like our predecessors, keep supporting us while spreading love to all. Keep believing, keep fighting the good fight....keep marching on. 'Til next time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610381721123-SRN9W0FZO0C2C2JXRR1R/download4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On Adding a simple white pant brightens any look, especially on the brink of spring weather! It also gave my outfit a fresh, clean look when up against the more grungy leather jacket and plaid tie-around-waist shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610381972177-RUYU6UN5ZWLE35OBD84X/download8.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610381836298-5W5GEHVPION6KIT6XT4S/download6.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: We March On I get so many questions regarding this jacket! I know, it's pretty fabulous; #Modesty. It's from Zara; however, I purchased this jacket about 1-2 years ago. A link to a very similar jacket is listed below... just keep scrolling little grasshopper! https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/vum2lxiccbtvtjnlnyvugtl8g7rzmm monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610384199293-M5OSN6JOGJ8CTESYLGV8/download9.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early Looking forward to more experimenting this season! 'Til next time, we almost out'chea! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610383251137-UPOCZPA8KKHG10ITJV8R/download3.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early Clearly by the looks of this outfit, I was in the mood to celebrate early. I was always a more classic black turtle neck, black pant with black leather side panels, black heels, black shades, black earphones....pretty much all black everything, during the winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610383176639-21YQ6V54NFXXGDYS095U/download2.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early Luckily for me, I live in the more forgiving part of the nation, Houston. This decision meant absolutely nothing to me. But of those living up north, only one more week of winter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610383308621-OIODP833JWZ5SARGZPGE/download4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early I saw this dress on MakeMeChic.com and immediately fell in love. It struck a nerve that fired my inner wild child. You know, that girl that lives deep down in all of us that can throw on this dress, drink wheatgrass shakes with a straight face, and then run through a field of flowers and dandelions with Sade's "By Your Side" playing in the background. Yeah, this is her in this pic. For funzies, I'm going to call her Layla, it just seems appropriate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610383399811-WZG10R1K0AP0SD5ZVOBI/download5.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early I wanted to originally pair this with a peanut butter high waisted belt, but I didn't have one, nor the money, time, or care to find one, so I improvised with this "gold" plated waist belt. Someone cue Bruno Mar's "24K Magic." However, the belt did keep slipping below my waist, so if you can find a more sturdy belt to pair with this, go for it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610382994847-CAP6GO61N4VY3CV88WLD/download1.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early Whether you just expressed your anger through a straightforward frown, or trashed your room in a temper tantrum, you were probably just as disappointed when you learned that Punxsutawney Phil saw his own shadow this past Groundhog's Day. That's right boys and girls, time to get ready for 6 more weeks of winter. 6 more weeks of cold, heartless, bipolar weather; 6 more weeks of coats covering up your bomb outfit that took you no less than 386 hours to put together; 6 more weeks of you warm-diabetic coma inducing cup of Starbucks you know you don't need, but the weather is forcing you to anyway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610383597218-8U0M0V192VJUTV4REPOD/download8.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610384416530-ADESW5EU8LL8D06YOCID/download10.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610383554555-BVNHFX063QI1M6JEFBUE/download7.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610384487537-1P33959KVIQJN8X7RC2H/download11.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early Dress: Make Me Chic (sold out; click here for similar) Belt: A'gaci (sold out; click here for similar or here for another idea) Purse: Aldo (sold out; click here for similar) Necklace: Make Me Chic (sold out; click here for similar) Bracelet: A'gaci (click here) Shoes: Christian Louboutin (click here) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610383466815-C61933TFOZWG8MFAF0PF/download6.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: It's Almost Spring...Let's Start Early I could have paired this with a tan purse to match my kicks, but I wanted to celebrate spring's unique requirement: the presence of bright colors. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/fashion/y8wpu7ywjjnrh614xr55szgbi5unbc monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610378663313-3LHX0VZZLMR758MY1RGS/download4.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Served by Dre Honestly, I am so grateful that I have been blessed with a steady paycheck so that I can pick and choose which brands to represent. I would encourage you all to make a career first and foremost, THEN build your brand secondly. Of course, let your own intuition drive you, but let your brain push the brake when you need a reality check. Now why is Mama Dre PREACHING right now? Because I have done something that I thought I would never do: I partnered with a company. Of course they are the creators of the shirt I'm featuring in this blog. My reasonings for partnering with them can be found in the quotes of two of my favorite Afro-American political figures: the great Malcolm X and MLK, two faces you can't mistake on this powerful shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610378458041-FAYFU71RQ5PH6TJF2K8W/download1.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Served by Dre One of the difficult things to task oneself with as a social media figure is the personal choice of association with brands. With so many dishonest companies taking advantage of our young moguls' platforms just to push a quick dollar, even some with ill intent towards truly speaking for the oppressed, it's pretty easy to get lost in translation... in the language of money, the language of monotony, the language of conforming. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610378583519-NBNBGC1HEVBESCD4S3QW/download3.jpg Fashion - Outside of My Scrubs: Served by Dre I know a lot of young individuals strive to increase their followers for the sole reason of partnering with brands just for that check/free sample/free clothing. I would caution against this. For one, this isn't responsible, as companies make mistakes ALL THE TIME, with their branding, advertising towards the consumer, and through commentary from those in ownership. If you represent one of the brands who, Lord forbid, makes a mistake, you don't want your personal brand to suffer along with it, just because you needed that aforementioned dollar or freebie. Secondly, it's also not fair to you; you want to represent a brand that truly represents your core ideals, not the ideals and brands that everyone and their mama, sister, and hairdresser are advertising. 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Not only are they eye candy, but their IG is FILLED with FREE workout routines, inspiration, and healthy food recipes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610552307493-OMKH2JTUCLA0QW6UU2E4/image-asset%284%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610554734339-CACHHEW3OOI4VE23DD6M/image-asset%2833%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610553163440-QZ30N4MPZK129G2NGX62/image-asset%2815%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Chicken Pot Pie with puff pastry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610552924746-MCPXL42COGI8ZGQ9BLGE/image-asset%2812%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610553354195-BBB8AVKDOD89MB00UJYF/image-asset%2817%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610554414142-HA7964BIYT0SRY9Y4075/image-asset%2828%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Learn how to dress professionally with these inspirational photos! What I love about this page is that it keeps me up to date on men's style; this is important, even as a female, if you have male significant other or friends in grad school. It provides great insight on the best gift grad students need: professional clothes! Like I said, clothes can be really expensive for a grad student, or a black professional; both have cumbersome loans! But that doesn't mean you can't look fly while doing it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610554477276-U71IQ91GJ3ERJYSPG4G5/image-asset%2829%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610552994333-NWZV4OBXIJU8GENW735L/image-asset%2813%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Breakfast pizza https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610552185995-PLWK6014LKLPLTZXCUWQ/image-asset%283%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Now I will warn you, his posts are not for the typical scroller; they contain dense content that require more than the typical "pause for 3 seconds and then scroll right on by." But that shouldn't deter you from following; after all, our history DESERVES our attention, our time, and our respect. Our ancestors were MURDERED for reading, so reading through his posts, although longer than most, shouldn't be discouraging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610554329261-92Q9B4QHJDMYEK4XQZ44/image-asset%2827%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610551757252-KA4OO80IC9VOHH4VPSPY/image-asset.jpeg Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Aight (and I realize that as a black professional, this is not the most professional word to start off with...but whatevz), so you’re in post-collegiate/graduate/professional school, and that in itself comes with its own woes. You're broke from loans, countless textbooks that you'll never fully read, endless tests made by a board full of rich men who literally have to find places to put more money. You've been wearing your hair in the same protective style cause you're low on time and energy.... that and you're the president of the aforementioned Broke Students R Us club. You've been wearing the same tired clothes, you have the same routine of going to work, studying x double-digit hours, staying up until the early morning, only getting 3-4 hours of sleep, and repeating this mundane regimen for months and months at a time without a break. I could continue on and on with these woes, but in short, you're in a rut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610552604059-1P96ZBIH7KIZMX4OF4NN/image-asset%288%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Breakfast pot pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610552891963-SFWRKE0A2C3ZJYCII6L1/image-asset%2811%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610554516861-ZKYJ8KGD4WWFFHEEUBL6/image-asset%2830%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610554664981-IWQQJA9CC2FATH2AQCGH/image-asset%2832%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Now ladies, here's some fashion inspo for you! I love how classy and chic Stella Uzo's styles are, they can be worn in the clinic, the office, the courtroom, wherever! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610554212909-UF2K2XX4LY6MXZDJL0UZ/image-asset%2826%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following FEATURED: @teralyn.price | Service Member of the United States Army https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610554549077-G6OR8NZ6XKN7XH2NRCH0/image-asset%2831%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Now I will say, some of his pieces are a little pricey, but I always just take his inspiration and find similar pieces at the thrift store, consignment shops, or online. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610553628589-6QYMGGI6EDSR7W2R452H/image-asset%2820%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Sharing positivity on our TL: The Young, Ambitious, & Beautiful Serena Williams has joined the Silicon Valley SurveyMonkey board to improve tech diversity. Congratulations on your latest venture! Remember, the black woman is the most disenfranchised and disrespected being, so I think it's important, no, a MUST, to keep feeding our minds with anything but this ridiculous assertion, and I encourage you all to do so by following this necessary page. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610554099015-BE6VGAR34FFOYAF9YHQL/image-asset%2824%29.jpeg Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610553872936-5WKOJOOK7FSDRO1Y0OYK/image-asset%2822%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following When we provide a people with the opportunity will we then bear witness to how truly valuable each member of the human race has become to their community. --- Check out these Harvard Medical students who are represented here as part of the Student National Medical Association. Excellence at its finest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610552353457-XE11X896S4WSMLLJG3VK/image-asset%285%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Remember, knowing your history is knowing your future. Let's help Jermaine make Black history the norm! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610553492103-FYWKW6O6W2I2G8F61L3S/11909353_952611761466446_1488044451_a.jpg Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610555013593-GFAL5XCRUU8CU8DKYJAE/Screen%2BShot%2B2017-05-29%2Bat%2B12.39.13%2BPM.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Renee shares her secrets on where to buy these travel goodies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610553751032-YXUF37R767RCXD8W2PV9/image-asset%2821%29.jpeg Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610553090240-9LTE8TFGPSZUKY6YU2MJ/image-asset%2814%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following Pasta made with her home-made alfredo sauce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610553403099-VY7BZEXEN4135UB1YM8Q/image-asset%2818%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following We've pretty much worn out the fact that when you're in grad school, you're broke, on time and money. Not a lot of people can afford the time or money for a gym membership. But with all of the late nights and late quick meals filled with fat and grease, it's of utmost importance that you take care of yourself. Pages like this help you to stay fit, and to fill your body with healthy foods to remain alert in class and power through that test! Checkout their page for their vids! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610553532984-H7OUKPS9YP1LVTLYNE4H/image-asset%2819%29.png Black List - The Black List: 10 Accounts Every Black Professional Should be Following https://www.pagingdrdre.com/black-list/him62f0xqcuvxwjvb1ubdq2kxivkvf monthly 0.5 2021-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610555660233-0EK6EAHUP78HLQT2GWA5/image-asset%283%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610559539832-C39U650XORZV453UMH3U/image-asset%2831%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610555497529-Q65NN6NUBERFWIN1RS81/image-asset%281%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All Why do we water fake plants? Why do we continue to support plasticity? Now wait, I know a lot of people were wondering with my last post in what way I was referencing plasticity. Don’t you worry your pretty little head…keep reading. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556517008-C5XU9XCNNDYQ5O7UVZUL/image-asset%2817%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All This is one of the many reasons that beauty is at an unattainable level, because instead of breaking from the norm and celebrating our separate physical attributes, we have continued to intuitively take unique features of other ethnicities and fit them onto a white face of chiseled features and a thin nose, like a subconscious puzzle of what is "beautiful". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556171498-Z2P0Y4VXTTH2GB87T28I/image-asset%2810%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All They targeted the youthful appearance many ethnic women have. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556628874-51DCQ8WQUW8C15B43SEJ/image-asset%2819%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All The typical faces and bodies with the most likes on Instagram are an extension of white supremacists passing down unrealistic ideals of beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610560011228-A954T6LT74J2CZ1HCF5T/image-asset%2839%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610555947248-QX56XOR3OVW85C5T5AZM/image-asset%287%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610557070780-SY2EGDG6L1MDU69HKODF/image-asset%2825%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556826800-PXPYRIMFZVMOBM0SSJD5/image-asset%2822%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610559144620-WYLXC223UQCK3GZ75CLL/image-asset%2830%29.jpeg Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556061385-1GJER6OLIS66X6X6VPCS/image-asset%288%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556127501-4Z5QAT3DS7TSM6SP2GT9/image-asset%289%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All They targeted the full hips of black women. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610559602313-GPRA8FLNRDQ3ODS5NAJ5/image-asset%2832%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610555600428-HO3C0W5VL844D8XWS2GW/image-asset%282%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All Hmm... Are we, as humans, molding and altering our lives depending on the environment we are in, like on social media, solely for likes, followers, and more "friends"? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610557108410-J2R4JTZCXYXIFWEV45MJ/image-asset%2826%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All Apparently you are only successful if you are smiling at the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610560038533-2NGUGOX9PH0L0GOVVLPU/image-asset%2840%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All Short hair is JUST as bomb! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556249995-BPHPXOILVYZ5CDWF52V5/image-asset%2811%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All Ad from India during colonialism; only lighter women with longer hair were celebrated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556794200-7UZL8YIPAQQCGHIEX2MV/image-asset%2821%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610559814806-V8FZO62MRURZN6CMDCP5/image-asset%2836%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All Remember when loads of people were stunned because Pope Francis rode around in the U.S. in a humble Ford Focus? His success as the Pope, furthermore as a person, is based on how well he gives back, not based on how much he has or what he rides around in. I’m sorry that we have made expensive tangibles the new norm for “fabulous.” I’m also sorry that we don’t celebrate those who have minimum wage jobs, but who make everyone around them feel like they are on a cloud. I am sorry that we celebrate the higher economic class, but who may or may not be jerk-wads. I’m sorry that I have fooled all of you into thinking that I wear expensive clothes. I guess I’m just that good, 'cause I still shop the clearance rack and cringe when a t-shirt is over $20. I always tag where I purchase my clothes, and they are usually anything but that, but I’ve always had an eye for what is cheap, but simultaneously well crafted. So it probably appears that I am fiscally irresponsible, but trust, if you check out the links that I tag, you’ll see it’s nothing but responsible behavior over here. Any expensive piece of clothing I own, just know, it was a gift, 'cause she ain’t doin’ that. I’m sorry if I have portrayed anything different than a normal life. Trust me, it was unintentional, 'cause most days I’m covered in some sort of bodily fluid that smells like squirrel piss and my face in some sort of disgruntled state of confusion. I’m going to try to post more of this reality, (given I have the time, it’s pretty difficult to take a selfie in between delivering a baby or doing a hysterectomy). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610558936749-REQIY5VAOWB5I5Y6M2V2/image-asset%2829%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610559032959-KDIJQFD5ENBIRWUD927P/image-asset.jpeg Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556436408-7C9QKUJAUM5Z375OA7BZ/image-asset%2815%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610557367523-YIBG9474NITB75CVDIK8/image-asset%2828%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610559753372-VFNO00U52BFIJ9AT62TW/image-asset%2835%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All So those of you who’ve naturally got it, you’re beautiful. Those of you who have those features by surgery, I’m sorry if I made you feel like I disapprove of your decision in my last post. That notion couldn’t be more opposite from how I feel. That was part of the reason Remy Ma's "Shether" wasn’t big deal in my eyes: Because what Nicki Minaj, or any other woman does with her body, I don’t really care. You’re beautiful too, but I hope you know you were just as beautiful in your “before” pics, as you are in the “after” ones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556473365-OJWH450CJCQBNIPTIXF8/image-asset%2816%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610555712152-JVF4I1JMEZKPHRWG40SS/image-asset%284%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All Please note that I know SEVERAL Caucasian people who are 110% for pushing the progressive agenda of this country. Not all whites think like this, and I'm grateful to have personal proof of this. However, we as a present day society are unfortunately, a product of the aftermath of white supremacy, and it effects are still very real today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556398017-0JU0FQO6VF4PUGY1PP8L/image-asset%2814%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556982355-RVG5U5D996ZYO14M1NXQ/image-asset%2824%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All Blacks were depicted as lazy in several caricatures and cartoons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610559701687-XCTP2PQTZ987RLDPKSE4/image-asset%2834%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All Your "imperfections" were deemed "imperfect" by someone else. You have the power to deem it beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610555804283-538UQZF2SXKG0K1RCBBA/image-asset%285%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610555409240-P93FKLGAKDVPIVITZMGD/image-asset%2828%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610556922866-8S08R64C40BR2REGPMO5/image-asset%2823%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All The harder you work, the more you smile? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610559953349-YNQOLNJBMIWAZFHXIQ02/image-asset%2838%29.png Black List - Menace to Society: How We Keep White Supremacy Alive with Social Media... and My Break from it All I’m sorry that we have made something literally as dead as hair, a big damn deal. I’m sorry if I’ve made a full head of hair seem like a necessity for bomb natural hair; that is just not the case. My purpose for sharing my favorite products, tips, and hair vitamins is to encourage growing the healthiest hair possible. 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What is better than realizing one's true self? Nada! Besides, nothing beats marking the end of your transition with a fab fro underneath that graduation cap...if it'll fit. ;) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608758086492-61BO0AJJHHMROZI30C5U/image-asset.png Natural Hair - Why Going Natural in Professional School is for You Now I'll forever and always be the one to tell you to keep those eyes in a book rather than a mirror and focusing on your aesthetic. But I'm here to tell you as living proof that you will find yourself more in graduate school more so than college. I mean c'mon! I went to 8 years of school...AFTER I graduated college! You can trust me on this one. 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The entire time I was in medical school I grew out my perm, which was about 16-18 inches of hair, and grew another 16 inches of natural hair by the time I graduated. Now contrary to popular belief, my hair does not grow that fast, only at an average rate of about 4-6 inches per year, so even if you are on the lower end of this spectrum, you'll end out on top by the time you graduate! https://www.pagingdrdre.com/natural-hair/4deohquvt4gd9rckmxo7sliovvpemu monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608759538723-PV4NFPXES1ZDXBTSSK3A/IMG_1055.jpg Natural Hair - You Got Me Twisted: Why Heat Styling from Twists is Better I talked a little bit about washing, deep conditioning, and styling with your hair already in twists before on my Wand It Up: Wanted Curls for Natural Hair post, but I just HAD to reiterate this post because 1. my hair grows like stink ever since I've implemented this, 2. my wash day is TEN TIMES easier and faster than it was before, and 3. I almost shat my pants when I heard that a kinky girl couldn't retain length because she DIDN'T wash her hair in twists. Don't worry, I saved the girl in situation #3, and my pants remained free of brown rail road tracks, so I figured this information was pretty helpful. Let's see if I can convert you too. Below are the reasons I wash, deep condition, and style in twists, especially while heat styling. 1. I'm not a masochist LOL, I'm really not but ok ok, the real list starts now. 1. Helps to keep your hair sectioned, making it easier to part and heat style your hair right before your event. 2. Helps to keep your hair detangled: I don't even have to explain myself here, y'all already know the deal. 3. Helps to dry your hair completely: Allowing your hair to completely dry allows for decreased heat damage when heat styling, and allows for a neater style (we all know what happens when that hair ain't fully dried). 4. Helps to keep your hair stretched: If you desire a more stretched style, then twists help to keep your strands stretched until you're ready to heat style. 5. Helps to decrease blow drying time: Now I didn't blow dry before flat ironing my hair, because I wanted to limit the amount of heat and manipulation that I put into my hair. I know some will not approve of flat ironing straight from twists like in this method, so if your little heart desires to do this, please make sure your twists are THOROUGHLY detangled to ensure a smoother, less tangly blow drying session. Now whenever you are heat styling with twists, you can't use the same buttery, creamy, co-co-cabana smelling styling products. You have to use products that actually facilitate in the stretching, accelerated drying, and detangling of your hair, such as It's a 10, CHI products, GVP products, etc. I detangled my hair while sopping wet with these products below as leave in conditioners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608760093411-FY8JY0CMI677GO45F2RL/IMG_0376.JPG Natural Hair - You Got Me Twisted: Why Heat Styling from Twists is Better Disclaimer: I had to be in surgery immediately after filming this, so unfortunately, I didn't have time to film the results . But I plan on flat ironing again soon using this same technique since it was so easy, and as I was quite satisfied with the results, so hopefully I won't be pressed for time then. Have you styled your hair using this method before? And if so, was it a win or fail? Talk to y'all soon! https://www.pagingdrdre.com/natural-hair/w34llcgmwe6xidctxmp9tbhkbxl2u6 monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1608760317143-RJXSPHJQGF1XXIHQV31E/image-asset.png Natural Hair - I Have His Hair, I Have His Story Something happened. Something was taken. Someone was broken….temporarily. Recently, someone of a less sophisticated countenance broke into my home. Of course some materialistic items were taken, that was to be expected, about as much as what could be assumed about the character of the person who took them. Of course it was scary, I hadn’t experienced that fear since the other times my old home was broken into, the one I had the irreplaceable joy of growing up in. That home was soon surrounded with burglar bars on the windows, gated doors, and more astute inhabitants. I became complacent in that home, with the newfound iron-barred security as with the presence of my burly brother and the warmth of my mother’s loving aura and bosom. This vivid flashback serves nothing more than to communicate that this certainly wasn’t the first time I had been robbed, and most likely will not be the last. Things get taken, we all know of this unfortunate and ever-revolving fact. Aside from a few replaceable electronics and handbags noticed through the initial walk-through with the cops, I saw something more disturbing as we rounded the corner of my closet. A grey box, opened, barren. My stomach became the most twisted of a thousand knots, my heart became the most sunken of a thousand ships, and my body became incarcerated with the most chilling air. The necklace was gone. Mind you, it wasn’t of flashing reflections and shimmers from an overwhelmingly sized diamond. It was of modest appearance, unlike the story behind it. My father had given it to my mother before he died of cancer sometime about 20 years ago. The only physical remnant I had of him, his thoughtfulness, his labor he undoubtedly endured and bent over backwards to work for. The kind of work unknown to the felon who apprehended it. Of course my brother inherited the pleasure of getting his coats, his sweaters, his pants... any clothing adorned with his scent. I was entrusted with the more timeless piece by my mother but just six months ago on Christmas, exactly 23 years after his death. I remember looking to my mother with such uncertainty then, questioning her with my eyes if she was sure that I was worthy. She assured me, like always, with her exchanged glance into my soul (as if she were reading my mind) that I was. Reliving that moment of joy and gratefulness caused me to have an emotional breakdown in front of the cops. The camera, the purse, some cash taken…none of them were met with a wince of grief. This was a different reaction. After about 10 minutes of panic, shouts of loud and echoing obscenities and throwing myself on the floor like a chid no older than a 3 year old, and undoubtedly making everyone around me feel loads of an uncomfortable nature, I was picked up off the floor and somehow found the strength to finish the walk through. That doesn’t mean I wasn’t a running hose all weekend. I remained dehydrated for another two whole days, especially thinking of someone adorned with the jewel around their neck, ignorant to its origins, especially after I had never mustered up the strength to remove it from its cherished box and wear it. Consoling texts from friends, classmates, and family of course helped. But the most profound came from my mother-in-love (yes you read that right) when she stated something so wise that it extended beyond my years. What I thought was lost to me of the highest value from my father was not the necklace, nor was it lost in the first place. She reminded me that while I didn’t have a physical relic of him anymore, I had is story. I have stories of how he graduated summa cum laude, how he was the only black member in his class to receive his graduate degree, how he spoiled us with whatever he could give us, including his time, how he broke into questionable dance moves every time “Take Me There” by the Staples Singers played on the record player, how he constantly threw me on his shoulders every time he came home to have me (his perceptive hair stylist) comb through his thick, nappy roots, how he endured all of the yanks, tugs, pulls, and laughed seeing his kinks fall to the floor. I see his tall figure and his perseverance when I look at my brother, I see the enduring strength in my mother, I see his light and caring nature when I stare into the eyes of the love of my life, a man I have no doubt he would approve of. I see his course and thick head of hair when I gaze in the mirror at my own crown... those same kinks that fell to the floor during our times at our make-shift barbershop, draped across my head. I see his smile as he thinks of how his wife bore more than strength to raise two children on her own after he was called home to rest, or when he sees his son preaching while holding down 2 jobs of being a math teacher and a DJ, when he sees that I took after his tenacity, and got my M.D. I have more than the necklace: I have his hair, (and I'll be damned if I get a perm now!). It's more than just dead protein, it's a piece of his DNA walking around with me wherever I go. But more than that, I have his wit, I have laugh, I have his story beneath that said crown. I know this was a long post, but I really wanted to share this message with you that I’m sure God meant to arise from this situation: Let your legacy as a human being be a testament to those that have left this Earth. I hope whoever felt the need to mindlessly take, or steal rather, from me finds piece with his/her new found “wealth.” Maybe the people that left them were essentially a piece of shit, and that’s why their legacy thus far from what I see easily follows suit in that role (sorry not sorry, still a little sensitive here). God can punish better than I, so I digress. But I hope they change that with the same quickness that they mindlessly stole, and with a deeper joy and closeness like I found afterwards to my father. Something happened. Something was taken. Someone was broken….temporarily. Someone found she was rich...in more ways than one. Someone found that she has an angel in her father. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/natural-hair/rgavosf4kt2etmkvho27u1ndoyik9a monthly 0.5 2021-01-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609881968986-ASFNQARCU3VNM9QG5EET/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Wand It Up: Wanded Curls for Natural Hair I worked with one large twist at a time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609881941868-815MHLMSORMOU5VSZ6E0/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Wand It Up: Wanded Curls for Natural Hair There are about 6-7 twists in each section. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609881858464-TOUYSG87C0GA4SBLATOX/image-asset.png Natural Hair - Wand It Up: Wanded Curls for Natural Hair The other day something interesting happened....I conformed, to the greater society. Weird right? If it's one thing I loathe, it's conforming. I smized (however you spell this concocted word), and I primped...all beneath animal ears. Aside from the conformation, some you seemed to take a liking to my wanted curls, so I thought I would make up for my unintended 11 second lack of sense of self and take to some community service, sharing my tips on this hairstyle. Now I know before I even start going into this that some are going to be looking for a video. I'll get back to YouTube when I can y'all, I promise, but right now, my career calls. If a hair tutorial is truly in need, then hopefully a written post adorned with pictures will suffice just as much as a video. If it's hair porn you need, I've got you later, I swear. So I started my style just like any other week, wearing my hair in twists for about five days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609882220961-XUJ9257YMOXN14204I8U/image-asset%288%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Wand It Up: Wanded Curls for Natural Hair Total, it took me about 2 hours to wand my whole head. Although my results only lasted for about two days, I got through my event, which was really my only goal, and then I stuffed my hair into a bun and got a BOMB voluminous bun for the remaining week after. I personally LOVED my results. With just blow-drying, I get less volume, and more length; with this method, I get more volume. I hope you'll give it a try if you're thinking of heat styling. If you do, tag me and let me know how it goes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609882036972-O9ZQP2VHHD1IWYGYX43H/image-asset%284%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Wand It Up: Wanded Curls for Natural Hair I then took one of the half-sections, and divided it into four smaller sections (this means at this point, I should have 8 smaller sections from each twist). I'll refer to each of these eight sections as a "mini-section." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609882103703-FUR44681J921YBGEX034/image-asset%285%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Wand It Up: Wanded Curls for Natural Hair Working with exactly one of these mini-sections at a time, I applied one pump of the Paul Mitchell's Super Skinny Serum as a heat protectant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609881906215-LIPGK6YVNBMDPFVC72Q3/image-asset.jpeg Natural Hair - Wand It Up: Wanded Curls for Natural Hair This style was intended for an event being held on the weekend. As we naturals all know, we rarely have time or energy to do a full head of hair, dress, and be ready for an event all in the same day. This is where wearing twists can come in handy. Washing and deep conditioning and then wearing your hair in twists for the week BEFORE your planned event can: 1. Help keep your hair sectioned, making it easier to part and heat style your hair right before your event. 2. Help keep your hair detangled for the week: I don't even have to explain myself here, y'all already know the deal. 3. Help to dry your hair completely: Allowing your hair to completely dry allows for decreased heat damage when heat styling, and allows for a neater style (we all know what happens when that hair ain't fully dried). 4. Help to keep your hair stretched: If you desire a more stretched style, then twists help to keep your strands stretched until you reach the weekend. 5. Help to decrease blow drying time: Now I didn't blow dry before this style, because I wanted to limit the amount of heat and manipulation that I put into my hair, but if your heart so desires, making sure your twists are THOROUGHLY detangled ensures a smoother, less tangly blow drying session. Quick Tip: If your twists aren't long enough to wear in public or you are transitioning, cover your head with a satin bonnet and rock a turban throughout the week. Next, I sectioned my head (while still in twists) into four large sections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609882001537-8OBX6PFYYF212MAXB4LR/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Wand It Up: Wanded Curls for Natural Hair I unwound each twist, giving me two separate sections to work with, per twist. To eliminate confusion, I'll call them, "half-sections." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609882192435-KMSI60WRIOV2IC741YMS/image-asset%287%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Wand It Up: Wanded Curls for Natural Hair I then used a 1 inch curling wand at 330 degrees F to wand each section for about 10 seconds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1609882133097-Y1C364EOIJVQC91Y8NHE/image-asset%286%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Wand It Up: Wanded Curls for Natural Hair https://www.pagingdrdre.com/natural-hair/lzj3jbovcgp9ti8w556albxwalrgy2 monthly 0.5 2021-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610019709205-C6VMKBG062AW2BVUA79Y/image-asset.png Natural Hair - Forget the Signs: Acting BEFORE the Signs Come Have you heard that if you feel thirsty then your body is already too far gone from being hydrated? The same way you should stay hydrated throughout the day before you feel thirsty is the same principle I take with me in caring for my hair. I personally don't like waiting until my hair is breaking to give myself a protein treatment; by then so much hair has broken off. I don't want to wait until my hair is dry to give it moisture; by then so much hair has been damaged. I don't like waiting until my hair is tangling to trim my ends, by then so much of my hair has formed fairy knots and has cause increased shedding, tangling with the good strands and causing more unnecessary breakage, etc. If you wait for the signs that your hair needs help, you might have already waited too long. I like putting myself on a regimen. For example, I know that about every 3 months my hair needs protein and about every 4-5 months, I'll need a trim (I know these things from experience from me waiting too long in the past). Therefore, I ensure that I'm doing my protein treatment every 3 months and trimming about every 4 months BEFORE I see the aforementioned signs that I need to. It makes wash day simpler, and saves me some strands. Checkout some of my other blog posts to find out my favorite products to deep condition, and moisturize. Hope this helps! https://www.pagingdrdre.com/natural-hair/66kewgeu8j59h0sr3l4hr2tn1gwfe3 monthly 0.5 2021-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610019774673-AZY54KAGP4MMYVV35YZI/image-asset.png Natural Hair - Crossing the "Pick-It" Line: 3 Ways to Get Volume Other than Picking I get a lot of questions on if I pick my hair, and the answer is always, "NO WAY!" The reasons are simple: This causes increased tangling at my roots, and during my wash days after I pick, my detangling sessions are always longer, and I always have more breakage from increased detangling! This is increased manipulation of my hair, which causes it to break, and this might be the same for you too. You may be picking too hard, another reason for possible breakage at the root, thereby stunting your growth and thickness! I have only picked my hair twice in my life, and let me tell you, the detangling and breakage was unparalleled; if you are struggling with seeing growth, try putting the Afro pick down! If you want to see more volume, try one of the following: Try separating your strands more when taking your style down from your twist/braid/bantu-knot out. Just make sure you separate carefully or you may lose definition! Try experimenting with Bobby pins. Let you hair dry with the pins in at the roots, or use bobby pins to hide in your roots to give volume! Fluff your roots with your fingers! You'll be able to feel for tangles more and can avoid snagging your hair! In the natural community we always try to implement what we think is right and try to imitate what we think is beautiful. Please know that picking isn't for everyone! It certainly isn't for me, it may or may not be for you too! That's why I'm crossing the line of "you must pick your hair for it to be large and voluminous" onto the other side! Remember, these are just suggestions, they are not hard and fast, and you may end up sticking with the pick, and that's totally cool too! I'm only here to provide "thinking outside of the box" ways for others where picking isn't the best option! 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Twists of Fate: How to Style Twists throughout the Week The first step is confidence, and truly believing that afrocentricity is the epitome of beauty, and styling your twists will easily follow! Next, how to care for your twists, coming soon! 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So try it! And let me know what you think! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610021957919-GKNTF099Y7O2Z6ZO5XKE/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray Purified Water / Rose Water Tea Tree Oil Peppermint Oil Rosemary Oil Jamaican Black Castor Oil Argan Oil Vitamin E Oil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022282102-6LNY9GU55R3WY7NFJ2X2/image-asset%286%29.jpeg Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022282222-RB8K67VOU9MAS80LCAL4/image-asset%287%29.jpeg Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022285028-J2CB9UOC8R0J93N4BYWI/image-asset%288%29.jpeg Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022286564-RZTPNGP9BO55YS22LIU2/image-asset%289%29.jpeg Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022070853-AMFXROLINR5RQD1CSFGU/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022068805-CTP8Y5FGKWBMN0FSI130/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022071810-KQPY7KK0DR8VISSZPVA1/image-asset%284%29.jpeg Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022120086-0VXYZQM2V94O6D3PA9SJ/image-asset%285%29.jpeg Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray Once again, I hate making a mess while doing these projects, it just makes it seem more like a chore; so I use an eye dropper to add my heavier oils (the argan, Jamaican black castor, and vitamin E oils). I add about 2-3 squirts of each oil. You can purchase the eye droppers at your local CVS or Walgreen's. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022007581-9Q42CGG9V93T1JRMGVEI/DSC00433.JPG Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022006689-EJ1X2CTDCDEZSG119MK5/DSC00436.JPG Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610021932594-JNHNQV2XOO4K2WDDY5FL/image-asset.jpeg Natural Hair - The Itch to Scratch: My Anti-Itch / Post - Work Out Scalp Spray https://www.pagingdrdre.com/natural-hair/2mr3fsudhcwkqmcvq3g5y821q0dj44 monthly 0.5 2021-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022477221-PGS6H0IO7XHZAL0Q8NT1/hh-hero1.jpg Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022802252-3TTD0WZAHE0FPGH9XQ30/image-asset%286%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022883979-E7GNNYF7UZZBCBDILBMF/Screenshot_2.png Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022802684-O029Y0GQ54VMIV7J25LL/image-asset%288%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022803267-NW3URUJXEINR09NNOPK0/image-asset.png Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022949280-5S2HMITIH8ZFG3NKTWZT/image-asset%2810%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022561769-2AHACUHM8UPDAYSX4LK7/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022561848-WUD20GRCUY9PE64R5EBO/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023452614-ZRDEZY8BCF3WWZF1E5BQ/image-asset%2813%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023413848-3JQ8ZG1WDWACUQ3SBINQ/Screenshot_9.png Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023036937-YZK30MQ8SCQ8BGUMTQ95/Screenshot_4.png Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022445989-BGGAIRYSKN5Y2JE54SG2/image-asset.jpeg Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista It's common knowledge that being about this natural hair life is not cheap, in time or money. Whether your girlfriend or curl-friend is going natural, or already natural, trust me, you can't go wrong with the gifts below! 1. Microwavable Deep Conditioning Cap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022517538-LFI6KS0QZSBZCDSGQ3WX/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022732984-JK397150QSQYKPQPELTN/Screenshot_8.png Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022732765-0MD6PHPRTQ3MGKZKXPGA/Screenshot_1.png Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610022922903-74V9GG3K15G4DMX2GOCP/image-asset%289%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Joy to Her World: The Perfect Gifts for the Naturalista https://www.pagingdrdre.com/natural-hair/cebjd8rnurj2nkjgmye17kinc6ymkd monthly 0.5 2021-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023690548-BTD8G0XTTT2P1HYGH1OA/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Dive Deep: My Homemade Deep Conditioner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023617107-T1ET1NAQE60GNBUWW1LK/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Natural Hair - Dive Deep: My Homemade Deep Conditioner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023621004-1NBZDRSO4R8C9L85LEF8/DSC00092.JPG Natural Hair - Dive Deep: My Homemade Deep Conditioner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023635760-6SLY68T7DSAPFA6XBYBX/image-asset.png Natural Hair - Dive Deep: My Homemade Deep Conditioner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023628466-8QPB9GSOAJGQK2PMMDEE/image-asset%282%29.png Natural Hair - Dive Deep: My Homemade Deep Conditioner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023548529-DGV7QXTPGRG5HSMG7ZFW/image-asset.jpeg Natural Hair - Dive Deep: My Homemade Deep Conditioner https://www.pagingdrdre.com/natural-hair/403hjac2ug11wza7htqf1epwo0s6dc monthly 0.5 2021-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023813823-S1TNQPVTTU73Y1AIEL85/Blended-oils-650x365.jpg Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024393156-LNMPGARCDWN9QE4MYWZ6/image-asset%25287%2529.jpg Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024318132-XMD0P5G9UCJY6JV4SSET/image-asset%286%29.jpeg Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024027104-GKRPZT8Z1LG6L8Z25MZ8/Screenshot_6.png Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023938303-YN1PQLM6Y2EWKVORJK52/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024227968-1VI4MU5EZWXP7P57QJW0/image-asset%284%29.jpeg Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023788425-L335E5L04JZIHIYQ93GN/IMG_1089.JPG Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610023859592-CJVT45UG0VPA3MK2TH0Q/image-asset.jpeg Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024148390-T7QGTHPLX38YQO9R8BUT/IMG_1089.JPG Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024150609-T3OB74QQS6AMCUBPF33V/image-asset%283%29.png Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024293187-NZT2X44HZLQ2Z3A69WMT/image-asset%285%29.jpeg Natural Hair - These are a Few of My Favorite Things: My Favorite Natural Hair Products https://www.pagingdrdre.com/beauty daily 0.75 2020-12-08 https://www.pagingdrdre.com/beauty/blog-post-title-four-x96h5 monthly 0.5 2020-05-20 https://www.pagingdrdre.com/beauty/blog-post-title-three-jpsdb monthly 0.5 2020-05-20 https://www.pagingdrdre.com/beauty/blog-post-title-two-8danx monthly 0.5 2020-05-20 https://www.pagingdrdre.com/beauty/blog-post-title-one-fgxyb monthly 0.5 2020-05-20 https://www.pagingdrdre.com/life-in-medicine daily 0.75 2021-01-11 https://www.pagingdrdre.com/life-in-medicine/oj14fchmp9m31nspam4krlm5dafjpk monthly 0.5 2021-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024484690-T5IAE4WSCDXXRCF4AUC9/image-asset.png Life in Medicine - Advice for Intern Residents https://www.pagingdrdre.com/life-in-medicine/x8xxdrefhe5t8xnnmkgzihz83g8jcs monthly 0.5 2021-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024617343-NRFCPK19ED9MTZNPGO3C/3040129.jpg Life in Medicine - Coming Clean: Laundry Essentials for Health Care Workers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024618360-4367P0TE5D3KGNOL0EG9/9a222aea-b7bb-4db1-a1b9-c908888b4a36_1.1025272c4f960b9515901df7191c38ff.jpg Life in Medicine - Coming Clean: Laundry Essentials for Health Care Workers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024618078-IEAKH0SHPIKN7JTS0RVA/purexcrystals_core_family_wchic.jpg Life in Medicine - Coming Clean: Laundry Essentials for Health Care Workers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024548799-CRAZGFQTJ58RUURVQYHP/IMG_3965.jpg Life in Medicine - Coming Clean: Laundry Essentials for Health Care Workers https://www.pagingdrdre.com/life-in-medicine/pq2oztgi901s9j53uxbzxqbktu32gl monthly 0.5 2021-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024734244-3KFU88FAUEW10BC0R7AJ/IMG_3953.JPG Life in Medicine - The Truth Hurts: 5 Tips on What NOT to do as an MS3 https://www.pagingdrdre.com/life-in-medicine/ocidjtshij9siu02jx726e3r161h8z monthly 0.5 2021-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024949825-DWSB56P9OL8F579QK4TG/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Life in Medicine - Dying of Thirst: 7 Ways to Increase your Water Intake in Residency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024782572-JU0QW1AE2W5GZXLBPNJ7/IMG_2852.JPG Life in Medicine - Dying of Thirst: 7 Ways to Increase your Water Intake in Residency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024981575-TQS0U03FJ521JRL6ZKNH/image-asset%284%29.jpeg Life in Medicine - Dying of Thirst: 7 Ways to Increase your Water Intake in Residency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024887256-I8N4ZPUCLR5IYHY2YUNW/image-asset%281%29.jpeg Life in Medicine - Dying of Thirst: 7 Ways to Increase your Water Intake in Residency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024850906-S4YJ05H9C749NJ7HIYDX/image-asset.jpeg Life in Medicine - Dying of Thirst: 7 Ways to Increase your Water Intake in Residency Like how a manicurist usually has chipped nails, it's natural for doctors to neglect their health and hydration status, mainly secondary to those long days and crazy nights. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024811883-FG8HTMRAME69Y331AI86/58298b8cc2b74648a7925f91368b80bb.jpg Life in Medicine - Dying of Thirst: 7 Ways to Increase your Water Intake in Residency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610024917025-5O3ZGQYLU4DAOC22YFRW/image-asset%282%29.jpeg Life in Medicine - Dying of Thirst: 7 Ways to Increase your Water Intake in Residency https://www.pagingdrdre.com/life-in-medicine/vyq6dg7by6mk66mtn66cy1ou87wdlz monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610385589540-0TUZ2JELQ92WESUUH2A3/IMG_4940.JPG Life in Medicine - Apple of My Eye: My Favorite Eye Creams for Residency My second year in residency, after work, no under eye makeup, only wearing tinted mineral veil and mascara. After 1 year of eye cream use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610385833090-HNF7VY9UUPDKMU60NRRF/lancome-high-resolution-eye-refill-3x-cream-d-201103301716207_398197.jpg Life in Medicine - Apple of My Eye: My Favorite Eye Creams for Residency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610385400136-ELLW9VSWVDDD8WVDDJ86/IMG_1218.jpg Life in Medicine - Apple of My Eye: My Favorite Eye Creams for Residency My intern year, before using eye creams, no make up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610385756119-99TNU591YG85WIG3FQN6/1490563986209.jpg Life in Medicine - Apple of My Eye: My Favorite Eye Creams for Residency I love Origin's Ginzing Refreshing Eye Cream as it IMMEDIATELY brightens my under eye area. It also has a smooth application process and has a refreshing citrus scent. The Origin's website claims the following: "It's formulated with coffee beans, panax ginseng, magnolia extract and natural optic brighteners. Rapidly wakes up, refreshes and restores radiance to tired eyes." Guys, I am a testifier to this statement. Literally after putting it on I IMMEDIATELY look more awake! See more here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610385295842-9AA48ETL7ROXNNHDBS72/5F3A0835.JPG Life in Medicine - Apple of My Eye: My Favorite Eye Creams for Residency The long hours, sleepless nights, and poor hydration that come along with residency can be pretty brutal on your eye bags. Here are the two eye creams that I have been using throughout residency and have been loving. They are a bit pricey, but I've learned that you get what you pay for. I have noticed a dramatic decrease in the sunken dark circles underneath my eyes. It took about 3 months for me to see results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610385936175-SZ3X20SIEPAEVP56TPGQ/getty_rf_photo_of_woman_using_eye_cream.jpg Life in Medicine - Apple of My Eye: My Favorite Eye Creams for Residency https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610385509188-EEIABEV6N7FVTZJFYE7J/IMG_0831.jpg Life in Medicine - Apple of My Eye: My Favorite Eye Creams for Residency My intern year, before using eye creams, no make up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610385469404-CUG3FPIR3EJ2LDQZYBEL/IMG_1228.jpg Life in Medicine - Apple of My Eye: My Favorite Eye Creams for Residency My intern year, before using eye creams, no make up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610385649187-XE9ONKNZQMB2QNOQUCI3/IMG_5830.JPG Life in Medicine - Apple of My Eye: My Favorite Eye Creams for Residency My third year in residency, after waking up, no under eye makeup. After 1.5 years of eye cream use. https://www.pagingdrdre.com/life-in-medicine/gjuup0nib1ho7t1o72ty00wr2gpcok monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610386467457-G5G3YWGSJMXP8WGX3MU5/JiaJiang_2015X-embed.jpg Life in Medicine - 3 Ted Talks for the Young Professional https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610386177004-GZB7O0LJ7IW4U2PLYKCN/5F3A0793.JPG Life in Medicine - 3 Ted Talks for the Young Professional We all have grown in our own ways in 2017. For me, this past year, my main focus was shouting up that voice that I'm never good enough. I'm a virgo, and a doctor: with all three of those factors on my side I was bound to be constantly under self-evaluation and self-shaming. What can I say, I'm a perfectionist dammit! But this past year, I wanted to prove to myself that I can still be a perfectionist, while making mistakes, and offer myself motivation and constructive reflection, rather than low self-esteem from inner blaming. Whenever I would have a disappointing day or a callous call, I learned to resort to motivating myself, vs. questioning my place in this ever-demanding field. I mean, the outside pressure from the medical field is enough, no need to keep beating myself up! This led me to igniting my new found love for TED talks, online videos of lectures featuring innovation and inspiration. Although the question of being good enough still pops up in my mind from time to time, it now appears less often, and not so damn loud. Below are the TED talks that made me feel more motivated to keep going after trying times, and the notes I took while watching each of them and applying it to my personal field: medicine. Through it all I learned how to be more calm during emergencies, how to improve my checkouts, handle the never-ending feedback, and how to be a better leader to my lower levels. Disclaimer: You DON'T have to go through all of these in a day or all at once! I sure didn't! I was focused on bettering myself as a whole this past year, so it took some time. Rome wasn't built in a day! How to Speak Up for Yourself: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610386569743-Z5VNOD3MLCJPCZZZI07X/AdamGrant_2016S-embed.jpg Life in Medicine - 3 Ted Talks for the Young Professional https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610386387675-AJDNBRU9G9FJXSM06TAA/AdamGalinsky_2016X-embed.jpg Life in Medicine - 3 Ted Talks for the Young Professional https://www.pagingdrdre.com/life-in-medicine/rft9iu6abk7ygiugqlxfda5uf4vmwc monthly 0.5 2021-01-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610387518901-5KW8RX0R5X42OI7DV1Y6/5F3A0745.JPG Life in Medicine - Deck the Doc: 5 Gift Ideas for a Resident Physician Well, I'll be working Christmas Day this year, so I'll be a little less cheerful away from my fam, but I'm sure we can all agree that to have a job in such a demanding, but rewarding field is a blessing and an awesome gift first and foremost. Whether your resident in question is on call, or y'all are planning on snuggling up to one another with some hot cocoa and your favorite Christmas movie, here are some gifts that are sure to get you a kiss under the mistletoe (whether romantic or platonic) this season! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610391021448-SAKMUIG67WO2HA21AXY7/5F3A0759.JPG Life in Medicine - Deck the Doc: 5 Gift Ideas for a Resident Physician So I went to med school in DC and I can tell you that the most appreciated gift award went to my space heater, and my heating blanket, in no particular order. Nothing is worse than actually, and FINALLY having the energy to study after a long day, than for that said energy to be dwindled to a figure of our imagination because it's too cold in the house and we'd rather snuggle ourselves up to our warm bed. Trust me, falling asleep, and then waking up at 3 AM in a frenzy because we could have sworn we were going to study is NOT FUN; get the space heater / heated blanket and help us not become a slave to our warm and cozy bed. Perfect for those up North, or you know, anywhere in the US, since global warming is real and the weather is confusing all of us! Hope these gift ideas are worthwhile. Leave any gifts you think would be great for a resident below, or if you plan on buying any of these last minute gifts! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610387820923-IFKFRY0ZCDT7NAR933QQ/how-to-hire-a-cleaning-service.jpg Life in Medicine - Deck the Doc: 5 Gift Ideas for a Resident Physician Picture the universe and all of its infinite amount of space. That, my friends, is how much a resident will love you for cleaning their home / having cleaning crew come and spruce up their home. Not that we're slobs, but in between coming home at late hours and getting up early, and studying/doing research in between, it leaves little time for the day to day essential errands. If you have someone who's a little scary with having random people in his or her home, and you yourself are like, an angel sent from Heaven, you could make a homemade gift certificate that says, "Redeem for one: One free cleaning," and then do just that; clean up their place one time at their convenience! This is a good option for parents looking to do something awesome for their "wittle wesident"; I mean, no one knows how your child likes his or her space cleaned more than you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610387753572-YG6CRT3NSG438NSSDSZL/FIGS-1.jpg Life in Medicine - Deck the Doc: 5 Gift Ideas for a Resident Physician I didn't want to lead with this one, because it's a pretty obvious choice. But this is perfect for the stylish resident, or the resident who doesn't have time to do laundry. Of course, with the latter, you're taking your chances for someone being pissed off at you for adding to their pile of more clothes to wash. But trust me, any resident will appreciate delaying laundry day with new comfy scrubs. I recommend Wear Figs; I just recently purchased their scrubs and they are super dee duper comfy! If you are looking for a better color selection, check out Blue Sky Scrubs or Cherokee Uniforms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610387591740-LRGMVN4TNBJHSU0RNEXN/sanguine6.jpg Life in Medicine - Deck the Doc: 5 Gift Ideas for a Resident Physician Because who is honestly going to complain about a bomb a** rub down to release all that stress from their paraspinal muscles. Just be weary about going all out for a package, like a monthly massage subscription, or a package for a massage and an accompanying facial for the resident who is likely to not have any weekends off. I haven't had time to use any of my monthly massages, and I can't do facials, because who wants to show up to the hospital sick and in pain, only to have a doctor with a peeling leather face. 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I had gift cards to all my favorite and local healthy eateries, gas stations, and clothing stores. Look up the location of your medical school / the medical school where your potential gift receiver will be going and find HEALTHY restaurants near it, and buy gift cards to these places! Working all day and studying all night actually requires A LOT of energy, and can cut back on time at the gym. Keep yourself / your gift receiver healthy and full of energy! I didn't have a car in medical school, but I always asked for gas cards to fill up a tank should I ever have needed to use someone's car, or for whenever I came home for a vacation and needed to drive mine. Needless to say with gas prices being the way they were for the past 108,345 years, these came in handy. If you or yours will be living in an area with a metro-rail system, a trip card is a life saver. Trust me! It definitely was mine. Got a birthday? A reload on that trip or gas card would be nice!!! Gift cards to a clothing store will never be a bad idea. Now I’m not talking to Abercrombie or Wet Seal, I mean to places like Jos A. Bank, The Limited, Express, etc. for professional clothes. This will come in handy for clinical skills practice lab, and preceptorship rotations in the hospital. 2. 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You could even be fancy and throw a sappy inscription in there; just be mindful that your potential med student may go into a field where their stethoscope could end up collecting dust, or worse, lost (I just lost mine… I’m a loser). So, I would save the inscription for the medical school graduate. I would suggest a clipboard from MDPocket.com. They are all the rage in the hospital. You can chart your patients' notes, and have all your conversion factors and quick references at hand. Perfect for any med student, incoming and current! Hope this list of goodies helps some of you gift-askers and gift-givers out! I have some more ideas for the medical school graduate, but you have four years until that point (unless you are already in medical school). Either way, stay tuned! ***Any images used may or may not be solely my own, and no plagiarism was intended.*** https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fc78450717a0f60c403d0e3/1610394186280-APOWDQWESECNLKDCVOU5/image-asset%283%29.jpeg Life in Medicine - Don't Be Stupid: 5 Gift Ideas for an Incoming Medical Student A picture is worth a thousand words. Well, your step exams are worth and will cost you thousands of dollars. Not...kidding. So, the above picture is ideal. Now the step exam won’t come for a while, but this could be a promise from the gift giver him / herself. No better response to, “What do you want for graduation?” than, “Just prayers for now and pitch in for a step exam when the time is right.” Now just bear in mind that these exams range up to $1000-$2000, so this gift from a few people for their prayers to get you to the actual exam, and then funding a small portion of the exam itself, wouldn’t hurt. 4. 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I mean, you did just stay up all night reading up on his care and the pathophysiology of his disease, so that will be a no-brainer. You’re so confident in your ability to answer those questions on the first day of class. After all, you got all A’s in undergrad, so this will be a piece of cake, right? Listen, I’m by all means not a dream killer. But your expectations of medical school may or may not be far off if what you believe is the above (unless you are already a medical student, in which case, you have already had the red carpet of doom laid out for you). The reality is, you will be studying probably for mmmmmm, I’d say a ball-park figure of about 22 hours, 36 minutes, and 18 seconds every day. (This is not a point of discouragement, trust me, there have been those before you who have done it, including me, and there will be those after you! If we can do it, you can too!) On top of this small time “blimp” of, once again, ball park figure of 22 hours, 36 minutes, and 18 seconds in your day, you are going to have to balance being broke. Your tuition, your books, your constant slew of fees for exam after exam after exam, your medial equipment, and you living expenses…yeah, need I go on? I’m sure the point has been made that the bill will add up. And listen (or read, rather), I really do hate to keep bringing this up, but with that 22 hours, 36 minutes, and 18 second time gap in your day everyday, most do not have time for a real job. So with no real way to counter the pure robbery of medical school, your financial cup shall runneth over. With that being said, although I don’t have ANYONE in my family in the medical field, I’m a frugal Freddy, and caught a tight hold to this wind of pure robbery before I even set foot in my medical school. So my first tip, is to actually use this time to ask for REAL gifts! A lot of you guys are graduating college, graduate programs, research programs…whatever the case may be. For graduation, do not… I repeat, DO NOT ask for foolish gifts! Sure, you deserve gifts for your accomplishments thus far. But that Apple TV, game console, that trip to a tropical island.... all can wait! Now I’m not saying to call up everyone you know and ask for a graduation gift. I mean I ain’t tacky. But for those people that actually ask, don’t feel obligated to say, “Oh nothing.” You deserve help! Below are some gifts that are perfect for incoming med students! 1. Gift Cards... 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