Vintage YSL, Valentino, + HALSTON ... just a few of my favorite words!
Unpacked some of my fall favorites over the weekend and will slowly start transitioning my closet ! Did you guys see the weather forecast?!! Please tell me summer is REALLY ending!!!!!!!!! 🍁 🍂 🍁
The best horror movies are the ones that never truly leave your mind's eye even once the credits have rolled. They're the ones that give you fears you'd never even considered before. I am so looking forward to the spooky season!!!!! Halloween is my favorite!
Read MoreI am so excited to share this Black-Owned French brand with you that specializes in wax products founded by the wisest 15 year old girl!!!
WaxMalia chooses to employ Ivorian artisans and uses fabrics made in Côte d'Ivoire. It is a family business created by a daughter and her father. (so so special)
From Paris 🇫🇷 to Abidjan 🇨🇮
I just love my Sac Pliable en wax in the Feuilles DE Magnolia print so much! This foldable bag slips nicely into my handbag so I never have to be without a bag for a purchase or whatever else I may need it for.
Everyone needs one!
Read More“There is no limit to what we, as women can accomplish. “- @michelleobama
Nobody can make you feel inferior without your permission! Let the sisterhood blossom ladies! Happy Women’s Equality Day!! 🌸
Inspired by two brands I want to share for #WomensEqualityDay should you want to do some online shopping this afternoon!!
Our sweet boys have been living a life of leisure and gluttony this year, just as I think we all have in all fairness to them!!! After a vet appointment, we knew it was time to make a few lifestyle changes for Melvin & Henry. We have had experience with fresh pet food previously but then got lazy and switched back to kibble! HUGE mistake. Our poor dog Henry has the worst digestive issues and can no longer even stomach kibble. Go French Yourself is committed to highlighting and working with more Black-Owned brands this year and indefinitely so after doing some research I was thrilled to learn about Pet Plate! They are black-owned and this was something that was and is VERY important to me. The owner-Renaldo Webb was a consultant in the pet food space and saw the inferior ingredients and substandard processes used to make mass-market pet food. He went to work to find a healthy solution for his adorable pooch Winston and Pet Plate, a fresh dog food delivery service was born!
Read MoreThis is hands down a recipe I from The Defined Dish that I will be making time and time again even when not on a Whole30!!!! SOOOOOOo freakin’ good!
Read MoreDespite the fact that I love makeup and embrace trying new products with possibly too much vigor, I absolutely sympathize with women that shy away from wearing bright lipstick. They undoubtedly make a big statement!!! (But do not worry if you do shy away because I have a good nude for you too) Everyday I am reminded how much I love lipstick. How it can singularly transform my entire mood. I mean really! Lipstick is the single product that can completely transform a woman’s face, and thus her attitude, confidence and it indeed a whole mood game changer!
I have mentioned Madame Gabriela before in this post but I am so excited today to share a Q & A feature with the the founder! Madame Gabriela is a beauty brand developed to lead the culture of true clean and safe lipstick for informed and individualistic women around the world.
Read MoreI am so excited for this round of Whole30! It’s only the second day of this round but I have my eye on the prize! I ate horribly the last 6 months with all of the quarantine stress and I just need a reset! I also gained 12 pounds and am just feeling a tad icky! None of my clothes fit and I am just ready for a lifestyle change! So feel free to join in on the Whole30! I am loving The Defined Dish’s recipes so much! I will be cooking my way through her book for this round of Whole30!
So here is here recipe for this creamy tortilla-less soup! It was so delish!
Read MoreSo incredibly excited for all the incredible feedback from y’all about wanting to do a #Whole30 with me ! I learned SO much from the first one I did. Follow along over at @whole30withsam . We will all start together Monday August 17th-TODAY!!!!
I got all organized yesterday and had all of my Instacart deliveries delivered today! Just in time to make lunch too.
This is one of my favorite Whole30 recipes because it’s so simple and delish, plus you can make quite a bit at one time so you have lunch for a few days!
Read MoreLove starting my week with Francoise Hardy, France Amerique Magazine, and strong coffee! This one is from Gobena Coffee. This Fair Trade Organic Nicaraguan coffee is a well-balanced dark roast with medium body with notes of brown sugar and plum. When you choose Fair Trade Certified you get quality coffee that improves lives of the farmers and protects the environment. This coffee comes from the SOPPEXCA Cooperative where 650 small family farms have joined together to grow and process some of the best coffee in Nicaragua. Every dollar of profit goes to caring for orphaned children around the world!
Read MoreTo an American, the word “scarf” or shawl typically conjures up visions of thick wool wrapped around our necks to keep us warm in the winter. But in the French language, there is une écharpe (a thick wintry scarf), and un foulard is its thinner, silkier, more fashionable cousin. There is no word that encompasses all fabrics that wrap around your neck, because the Parisian understands its vast difference, both in style and purpose. Whatever you want to call it…scarves and shawls are my favorite body warming accessory for the chillier months – the bigger, warmer, more blanket-resembling they are, the better. But I love them for summer too!!I am a lover of layers! I am a girl who is allergic to the sun so…….
Read MoreExcessive dog shedding can become a major headache!! I think about all the hours I spend to clean clumps of dog hair stuck to my couch, rugs, clothes, the car….While you can't stop dog shedding altogether, there are many ways to help minimize excessive shedding in your home.
Read MoreHappy Monday! Sharing some EXCITING news today!!! 🎉
I am incredibly over the moon for Go French Yourself as it’s been nominated again for an @amaraliving Interior Blog Award for Best Use of Photography Blog. 📸💕👏🏼
I would be so appreciative for your vote today if you love my blog through September 4th to make it onto the shortlist ahead of the awards ceremony.
There’s been a major shift towards tuning into the link between food and how it makes us feel feel, whether it’s learning about gut health or the foods that cause sensitivities and allergic responses. Among my closest friends, I’ve got two who are vegan, two who eat gluten free, one who’s dairy free, and one friend that is #gf and vegan! They inspire me to add more plant based recipes into my diet! And I will say it’s been really fun experimenting!
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