💠Happy #Juneteenth Lovelies! This holiday is an annual celebration for the end of slavery in the US. It commemorates a specific date: June 19th 1865, thus its unique title: “Juneteenth”. That is the Day federal troops, under General Gordon Granger, arrived in Texas, to ensure that all enslaved people were freed. 💠Juneteenth marks a date … Continue Reading
During my time in quarantine I’ve been binge-watching tons of series, including Game of Thrones and pushed me to dig up this article from my drafts and finallypublish it! It’s an Inspo article honoring the celebrated protagonist, Daenerys Targaryen, whom was already the object of an insightful blog post highlighting the symbolic political and feminist … Continue Reading
Hello Lovelies, Living in Paris, the Opéra is an intrinsic part of French art and culture. My first visit of the Paris Opera, aka the “Palais Garnier”, was during a guided tour, almost a decade ago. The intricate details, the history behind its construction, the hidden messages in the architecture, the majestic interiors and mesmerizing … Continue Reading
For this segment of our career highlight series, we will be interviewing the phenomenal wedding planner, Ms. Dolly Marshall. Dolly is also a published writer, beautician by trade, stylist and all around fabulous womenpreneur! Her online profile shows a vibrant and stylish fashionista who brings beauty and creativity wherever she goes. Dolly‘s love for the … Continue Reading
Fancy coat season is upon us! It’s time to round up our top trendy and fab outerwear as the temperatures drop and winter’s a calling. Don’t fret, if you need some ideas for looks as you update your wardrobes, I’ve got you covered! Below I’ve listed 5 elegant coats to inspire you on your Journey … Continue Reading
Autumn in Paris is simply magical. It is my favorite season and in my opinion, the “fairest of all”. And as French novelist Albert Camus once said, “Autumn is a second spring where every leaf is a flower. Indeed, the romantic scenery, the crisp cool air and stunning golden foliage are just some things that … Continue Reading
Today’s Lovely Highlight interviewee will be an eclectic and passionate fashion intern, Jean-Daniel! After landing the coveted position at FENTY, the prestigious high fashion Maison, Jean-Daniel is definitely living his dream! Rihanna is the first Black Roman to launch a luxury house and FENTY is the first Fashion house owned by a woman under the … Continue Reading
This lovely, talented and inspiring young woman has an awesome story to share. Meet Carmen Day! Her testimony is one of resilience, perseverance and overcoming adversity to become the best version of ourselves. Her journey from a teen who’s been in trouble with the law to pursuing law as a profession, has aptly been coined … Continue Reading
With the final episode of Game of thrones came the end of one of television’s most popular and iconic series. It also ushered in an era in television where women’s roles and images were being painted with equal representation and authority in a medieval, male dominant setting. But in the last season, the empowered woman … Continue Reading
🌹Fashion Night Couture: A Celebration of the Arts in Paris 🇫🇷 As the Editor of the ‘Journey To Lovely’ platforms, it was truly an honor to attend such a phenomenal event in honor of the legendary artist, Pablo Picasso. Revered as the Father of cubism, Picasso heralded the celebration of beauty in all its forms, … Continue Reading
