My Entry: #iamlettingGO
Posted on August 26, 2015
#iamlettingGO of my Rizos. View fullsize
Entry: #iamlettingGO
Posted on August 26, 2015
Thank you @msmahoganee for sharing what you are letting GO of! View fullsize
My Entry: #iamlettingGO
Posted on August 26, 2015
#iamletting GO of always being “busy” and being somewhat inconsiderate. Quality time with my sister is so important. I realized that I hadn’t seen her in at least three months (not even on FaceTime). I would call her just to complain about my day instead of just laughing and being silly with each other like ol’ times. When we would speak my responses to her “How are you’s” was always “I’m tired.” I’m going to work on balancing my careerRead More→
Entry: #iamlettingGO
Posted on August 26, 2015
Thank you @lovinglifewithjudi for sharing what you are letting GO of! View fullsize
#iamlettingGO
Posted on August 20, 2015
I just had a moment. A moment to scroll through my Instagram timeline and I’ve noticed so many of us are going through a transition. Whether it’s a relocation, a marriage, new baby, starting business ventures, etc. I have been so busy that I didn’t realize I was in the middle of mine. These past couple of months have been filled with so many triumphs & upsets but that’s life, right? But I’m so grateful to be able to nowRead More→
My Staycation at the Marriott Marquis Washington,DC
Posted on August 19, 2015
As an avid traveller, I always look for my lodging to be comfortable as my home. But there are some trips that I just and want to feel special and experience ALL of the amenities a hotel has to offer. As the #StayDC Marriott brand influencer, I had the wonderful opportunity to explore and stay at the beautiful Marriott Marquis located in downtown DC and I got the chance to experience the perfect mix of being home but feeling likeRead More→
Two Year Blog Anniversary Recap at STK
Posted on August 17, 2015
This celebration has been a long time coming. I had always dreamed of having an event but I didn’t have a clue where to start so I just kept putting it off. It wasn’t until I was on my way home on the metro and a girl approached me and said “I know you! When are you having an event? DC naturals need to meet you in person.” I was so surprised and definitely taken back by her moxie butRead More→
Curly to Straight- Natural Hair Blow-Out with Tracee Ellis Ross!!
Posted on August 10, 2015
I have been keeping a secret. Trust me, I really couldn’t wait to share this very special project with you guys. Amla Legend’s Artistic Director & celebrity stylist Johnny Wright transformed my naturally curly hair into the ultimate silky blow-out with the one and only TV celebrity, style icon and my new curlfriend Tracee Ellis Ross! *Yes, I was starstruck and I couldn’t properly function for the first 10 minutes after she arrived* It has been at least over a year since I have straightenedRead More→
COME CELEBRATE WITH ME !!
Posted on August 7, 2015
Come celebrate my two year blog anniversary at STK! FREE ADMISSION & NO RSVP! Gift bags provided by Amla Legend to the first 20 guests. Drinks will be provided in fresh coconuts by Coconut Cartel with liquor provided by Zacapa Rum and Light Bites will be passed courtesy of STK DC. I will also have a limited amount of Rock Yo Rizos T-Shirts available for purchase! I am looking forward to seeing you all there. XO, Mel
Afro Latino Festival NYC
Posted on July 10, 2015
The Afro Latino Festival of New York celebrates the contributions that people of African descent from Latin America and the Caribbean have made to NYC and the global culture as a whole. Now in its third year, the summer cultural event attracts a wide arrange of artists, both local and international, as well as entrepreneurs, academics and community leaders. With conferences, culinary presentations and artistic showcases, the festival highlights the work, values and issues important to the Afro Latino community.Read More→