As a lifelong skincare junkie I can say that without a shadow of a doubt Father Time catches up with all of us. I was incredibly blessed that I never had as a teenager. In my college years I was living recklessly and my skin never told on me. My late 20’s brought on adult […]

A hearty bowl of pasta is always a winning meal during the last days of winter. When it’s not cold enough to bundle up, but not warm enough to quite turn on the heat. My Sausage Spinach and Mushroom Pasta is the perfect stick to your ribs dish for those chilly nights. A combination of […]

I’ve had fashion on the brain lately. Maybe because the weather is changing and it’s getting warmer. Maybe it’s because I’ve been watching fashion week coverage and living vicariously through fashion editors and attendees. Or the fact that I am hyperaware that the cost of everything has gone through the rough while the quality has […]

One of my favorite things as a kid was getting the Fingerhut catalogue in the mail. I would flip through it, get to the toy section, and circle everything I wanted. I would then hand the catalogue to my mom, informing her of picks. I rarely got what I was asking for, but man did […]

There are 2 types of people in the world. Dessert people, and non-dessert people. I am a dessert person. Yes, I have room for dessert. Yes, I want to see the dessert menu. Yes, I will share ( if you ask nicely). I am a self-proclaimed chocoholic. However, I have come to appreciate a well […]

I’ve talked about my love of reading before. I often set ambitious reading goals every year. It’s Black History Month and I want to put the focus on Black authors. Everyday is a good day to buy black, but especially now. As a Black woman I know firsthand that we have to work twice as […]

Old money. Quiet luxury. Two terms that have ruled the internet the past year. Maybe it’s because of the success of Succession. Maybe people are just tired of looking like slobs. All of a sudden we’ve dropped the matching lounge sets, and it’s all about the neutrals and classic pieces. Less dance club and more […]

We are in the thick of winter and the cold temperatures are doing a number on my skin. We’ve had a serious cold spell the last couple of weeks. The sub zero temps can leave your skin looking dull and feeling parched. Just like you change your wardrobe, your skincare needs to change with the […]

Nothing brings people together quite like sports and food. We may not agree on who to root for, or even know who’s on the team. But I don’t know anyone who doesn’t agree that the snacks are the best. The Super Bowl is coming up, and my game day nachos are the perfect start. I […]

Style is something that is ever evolving, and the start of a new year is a perfect time to make wardrobe changes. With style comes a long list of arbitrary rules and best practices. One of those is wearing white. I’m a Southern girl, and growing up the hard and fast rule was no white […]

So you decided this is the year you spend more time in the kitchen and less time on DoorDash and Ubereats. I’ve been cooking since the day I figured out how to turn on a gas stove. One thing I’ve learned over the years is how important the right tools are. I’ve rounded up 5 […]

Happy new year! I hope you had a relaxing holiday season and are coming into the new year feeling refreshed and renewed. I am determined to start this year off better than last year. I’ve been thinking about goals lately, and what I want out of this year. I’m sharing 5 goals for 2024 today, […]

When I think of comfort food chicken pot pie is always one of the dishes that comes to mind. I’ve tried my hand at making it a few times over the years, but only recently have I gotten it down pact. My skillet chicken pot pie with puff pastry is one-pot, ready in one hour […]

Love is in the air and you know what that means….weddings! I attended a wedding recently that was an all black affair. It was my first winter wedding, and I was a bit stumped at first on what to wear. Dress shopping is hard on a good day, dress shopping for cold weather when you’re […]

My gift guide for the kids is all about the little ones in your life. Buying gifts for kids isn’t something I really thought about until I became an aunt. Now whenever I’m around my nieces I’m either surveying the toys they already have or thinking of new things to buy them. It’s funny how […]

Keeping things rolling with the holiday themes. Today is all about the gift guide for her. I think women are easier to shop for than men, but I also think gift ideas can get repetitive. I’ve done some digging and rounded up some gifts for every type of woman on your list. Whether they are […]

Today’s gift guide is for the men in your life. Surprisingly this is the first year I’ve made a gift guide for guys. The drought is over and I have my Gift Guide For Him. Personally, I think men can be hard to shop for. Most of us want to give thoughtful gifts that don’t […]

I’m coming in hot with another gift guide. This is my under $50 gift guide. I can only speak for myself, but it seems like the Black Friday sales aren’t saleing like they used to. Maybe it’s because most people shop online now. I have fond (scary) memories of almost getting trampled as a child […]

I don’t know about y’all, but to me everything is getting more expensive by the day. Most of the people I know are scaling back this holiday season, and I completely understand. One thing’s for certain I am a firm believer that you don’t have to break the bank to give a thoughtful gift. I’ve […]

Greetings! The holiday season is upon us and if you’re like me you’re like me you’ve got people to shop for. I wanted to start off my gift guide series with one of my favorite types of gifts, the hostess gift. I am the host of my friend group. As a Southern lady I understand […]

One of my favorite things is skincare. Today I am showing you how to build a skincare routine for beginners. I have always loved skincare. I was scrubbing off layers of skin with St. Ives apricot scrub back in the day. My taste has changed a bit but my love of skincare has stayed. As […]

It’s the most wonderful time of year. Sephora sale time. This is one beauty sale that tends to divide people, but in my opinion it’s one of the most useful. Unlock other beauty sales nothing is excluded, so it’s the perfect time to try new products and stock up on old favorites. I’ve rounded up […]

This slow roasted broccoli with lemon and parmesan is one of my favorite side dishes. Growing up, I refused to eat broccoli unless it was smothered in cheese sauce. Not the healthiest option, but it was a way for me to get veggies in. I graduated to eating steamed broccoli, still with cheese but not […]

Spooky season is one of my favorite times of year. I love when the weather cools down, and the leaves change. Fall has always been my favorite time of year, and to me October is when it really kicks off. I love Halloween, always have and nothing gets me in the Halloween spirit like a […]

I moved into a new apartment a few months ago, and one of things I (finally) got around to last week was organizing my closet. I have alot of clothes, and I have gotten more selective about my wardrobe over the years. One of things I am strict about is maintaining my wardrobe. Quality clothing […]

Taking pictures are one of those things that people tend to feel strongly about. Most folks fall into 1 of 2 camps. The one that’s always taking photos, and the one that avoids the camera like the plague. I like taking photos, always have. So I’m sharing my tips for how to pose for better […]

Beef and Chorizo Chili is the perfect one pot meal for chilly fall nights. I caved and turned my heat on this week, so I am officially in fall food mode. Nothing says fall quite like a pot of chili. I’ve been tweaking my recipe for ages, and finally perfected it. Chili is one of […]

The temperature has finally dropped below 80 degrees, so it’s time for fall clothing. I am an autumn girl. Always have been. I love spooky season, the changing weather, heartier food, football. Fall is where I thrive. I also love that I am no longer a sweaty mess as soon as I walk out the […]

Today’s my 33rd birthday. I’ve been simultaneously looking forward to and dreading this day for the last several weeks. This year has been…. intense is the only way I know how to describe it. I’ve had the highest of highs and low lows. My relationships have changed. I know who my village is, and I’ve […]

One of the first things I learned how to make when I started living on my own was a chicken gyro. It has always been a favorite thing of mine to order out, especially when I want something light and flavorful. Recreating it at home turned out to be easier than I expected, and it […]

I read once that when it comes to makeup eyes will get you noticed, but skin will get you paid. I have to say I agree. When it comes to makeup my primary focus is flawless skin. If your skin looks good, everything else is extra. I’m a soft glam girly at heart, so my […]

A few weeks ago I polled my Instagram followers about what they wear to the airport. I had a work trip coming up, and I was trying to figure out what I wanted to wear. I got alot of responses, and the overall theme was that everyone wanted to be comfortable and low maintenance. When […]

I always wanted the perfect white dress for summer. If a little black dress should be a staple in every woman’s wardrobe, then a little white dress should be a summer staple. I don’t really subscribe to the whole no white after Labor Day thing. I live in the south and it doesn’t really start […]

I’ve been thinking about my relationship with ambition lately. What exactly is the price of ambition. Having it, needing it, using it. I think I’ve hit my wall with ambition. I’ve always prided myself on being ambitious and leading with it and leaning into it. But now, I’m not so sure. The Price of Ambition […]

Once we reach the dog days of summer the last thing I want to do is cook. However, I would much rather assemble dinner. This is is where my Shrimp Rolls come in. Sweet shimp, tart lemon juice, and melted butter combined with herbs make a yummy shrimp salad. Pile that on a brioche bun […]

I’ve recommended products before but I haven’t talked about my skincare routine yet. I’ve always been into skincare. I was scrubbing off layers of my skin with the St. Ives Apricot scrub back in the day. My products may have changed, but my love of skincare has stayed. I change my products up fairly often, […]

Is there anything more summery than a perfect pair of white shorts? I’ve had these on repeat all summer. Today I am showing you ow to style white shorts, and what to How To Style White Shorts White shorts are a summer wardrobe staple. Lighter fabrics pair well with warm weather and you have an […]

Nothing says summer quite like a fruit crisp. This mixed berry crisp combines the best of ripe summer fruit for an easy dessert that makes the most of berry season. Mixed Berry Crisp One of the best things about summer is fresh fruit. It’s at it’s peak, and perfect for using in dessert. I’m partial […]

One of my favorite things to do is host. I am the de facto Martha Stewart of my friend group. I love a good theme, a matching menu, and picking decor to share with my friends. Recently I went out to my friend Leah’s farm for a picnic, and invited two of my closest girlfriends. […]

It’s Barbie’s world, I’m just living in it! The Barbie movie premiered last weekend, and I have only heard good things. I have really enjoyed everything Barbie related coming out the last few months. It’s pretty, it’s fun, it reminds me of my childhood. I have also developed a love of pink in the last […]

A good cocktail is one of life’s simple pleasures. A 3-ingredient cocktail is even better. I may not be from Texas, but ranch water is one of those things I can see they’ve perfected. Low sugar, easy to prep, and perfect for back porch sipping or an after work night cap. I hopped on the […]

Hi Friends! Let’s do a little catch-up shall we? It’s been a minute. Not going to drag out the big news.. I MOVED!

In honor of the 25th anniversary of Sex and The City, I’ve decided share life lessons learned from Samantha Jones. I was too young for the show when it premiered and didn’t watch the series in full till I was in college. I recently rewatched the series in order from start to finish and was […]

Summer is right around the corner and what better way to kick it off than with a good skincare sale. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite items for you to pick up. As the weather changes your skincare routine needs to change too. This is the perfect time to restock old favorites and try […]

It finally feels like spring, and with warm weather here to stay there is no better time for a t-shirt. My t-shirts might be a bit different from the Migos t-shirts, but their fun none the less. I’ve rounded up some fun t-shirts for spring. When you want to look cute with little to no […]

There is nothing I enjoy more than a margarita when the mood strikes. I’ve been to my fair share of Margarita Mondays, and had my fair share of mediocre margs. I’ve come along way from 99 cent margaritas and cheap tequila. I perfected my margarita recipe, now there is nothing I enjoy more than a […]

In my dream world I decide I want to go shopping. I get up, get dressed, head to the mall, a boutique, or any place that tickles my fancy. I walk in and there are ample amounts of clothes, in assortment of colors, patterns, and styles. All seasonally appropriate, a mix of trends and well […]

Grief has been on my mind lately. Specifically, living with grief and loss. I’ve reached a point in my life where many people around me are experiencing loss for the first time. It’s both startling and foreign to me. My dad and granddad died within 6 weeks of each other when I was 11. My […]

I have a confession to make. Over the past year or so I’ve turned into someone who loves pink. I never thought I would say that, but there is a first time for everything.

In the past few years I have fully embraced the faux leather trend. Leggings, skirts, and now shorts. Today I am showing you how to style plus size faux leather shorts for spring. Faux leather is an easy way to elevate an everyday look. Warmer weather doesn’t mean you have to put your faux leather […]

I’ve got money on my mind, specifically credit and credit scores. Everyone wants to know how to fix credit. As someone who got hip to the credit game a bit late, I’ve learned a lot in the last few years. Good credit, bad credit, no credit, wherever you fall on the spectrum, you need credit. […]

It’s my favorite time of year, sale time. I managed to reach Rouge status at the end of last year, so I get first pick! I’ve rounded up the best Sephora Spring Sale Recs to get you thru spring and summer. I’ve got some old favorites, and some new to me products. The Sale starts […]

This herb roasted chicken is in my starting lineup of dishes. It’s quick, it’s easy and it tastes great. I originally published this roasted chicken recipe a few years ago, and since then I’ve made several tweaks and streamlined the prep process. Roast chicken is delicious and if done right can impress even the pickiest […]

Spring is in the air and if you’re like me, you have no idea what to wear. We’re in that weird time of year when it’s freezing in the morning and warms up throughout the day. It can make it hard to plan an outfit without either freezing or burning up by the end of […]

If you know me, you know that I love to rock a bold red lip. Red lipstick is one of those classic makeup looks that just makes you look pulled together. Today, I’m sharing the best red lipsticks for dark skin. I always thought women looked so beautiful in red lipstick growing up. Funny enough, […]

This 2-Ingredient Hot Chocolate is the perfect sip for those chilly winter nights. Easy, delicious, and will become your go-to winter drink once the temperature drops. Something about cold weather always makes me want something warm and satisfying to drink. That’s where hot chocolate comes in. I love coffee as much as the next person, […]

Monochrome outfits are something I appreciate as I get more decisive about my wardrobe. I recently wrote about defining your personal style, and one of the ways to get more comfortable with styling yourself is starting with basics. Your wardrobe basics should always include neutral colors, and neutrals segue into monochrome. Monochrome outfits are an […]

Tacos are one of my favorite foods. They are versatile, quick, and can often satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. One of my favorite ways to switch up tacos is to use fish instead of meat. That’s where my salmon tacos with lime crema come into play. Lent began this week, and for those who […]

French toast is in my starting lineup of dishes. If I could only make 5 dishes for the next of my life, this easy Brioche French toast would be one of them. I am a breakfast person, so no matter the time of day I am always down to eat breakfast. Perfect for breakfast, better […]

Happy Weekend friends! First edition of Kandy’s Corner of the year. I started the week off at my co-working space, shooting recipes for the site. I enlisted the help of one of my girlfriends to be my sous chef, and between us and my photographer we shot 7 dishes and 2 cocktails. I can’t wait […]

I’ve had personal style on my mind lately. What makes someone stylish? How do you define personal style? What separates good style from great style? What makes you look at someone’s outfit and go “Wow I want to dress like them”. I also wonder when everyone stop taking risks and everything got so beige and […]

I don’t know about y’all but my grocery bill has gotten out of control. Inflation has everything more expensive, and has hit grocery prices particularly hard. I never thought about raising chickens until I paid $7 for eggs. With that being said there was a time where I had a very strict grocery budget, and […]

Hello Friends!! Kicking off the week by sharing my top beauty picks of 2022. Some of these are tried and true holy grails. Other products I discovered or rediscovered in the last year. If you know me you know that I am a life long beauty girlie. I’m picky about my products and I won’t […]

Happy New Year friends! If you didn’t finish 2022 strong, that’s okay. If 2023 is starting off slow, that’s okay too. Let’s all make a vow to be kinder to ourselves this year. With that being said I’m feeling rather ambitious at the top of the year. I’ve set a lot of goals for 2023, […]

Hello friends! If you saw my Cyber Monday post than you may have noticed some changes around here. I’ve completely revamped and relaunched my site. This has been several months in the making and I’ve been working diligently with an awesome web designer Lydia to bring this new and improved site to life. I wanted […]

Coming in hot with some last minute sales. For all you stragglers like me, there’s still some time to get good deals. I’ve scoured the internet (and my inbox) for the sales I think are actually worth shopping. I’ve included website links and promo codes. Happy shopping! Anthropologie Up to 50% off No code needed. […]

You know that saying we plan, God laughs? The past 6+ months have never made this more apparent. We make all these plans and the universes comes in and laughs in our face. Life was going really well, and then it started beating my ass. Last October I went to my first concert in over […]

Fall is upon us friends and I for one can’t wait for the leaves to turn and the temperature to drop. I’m ready for a change of seasons and a transition into a new time. My birthday is this week, and the older I get the more reflective I am around this time. I want […]

The last 18 months have tested me. My patience, my ability to give grace, my sanity. The frustration, the grief, the anger of feeling robbed of a year of my life. The lack of empathy, the apathy, the denial that we seem to be right back where we started. The realization that covid isn’t going […]

It’s that time again Sephora’s Spring Sale. We will get to be outside this year, and our beauty stash could use a refresh. I’ve polled my readers and gathered my recs for everything you need to be glowy and renewed this spring.

Friends we are ( thankfully) finally coming out of a deep freeze. We’ve had some form of ice and snow on the ground here in Louisville for the better part of 2 weeks and frankly, I’m over it. I’ve mentioned this before but I grew up in Memphis, where 40 degrees is about as cold […]

A few months ago I posted an Instagram story that said a xxl is not size inclusive. My DM’s blew up with other women lamenting the same thing. I had seen a brand being considered size inclusive because they went up to an xxl. Frankly it annoyed me, and brands shouldn’t be praised for doing […]

2021: * Deep exhale* We made it. I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to leave a year in the dust as badly as 2020. Ironically my word for 2020 was “Control” L.O.L. I’ve had ample time to reflect this last year on my needs and goals and what I really want in all aspects of […]

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