Mauve-a-lous in tan, taupe & "nude"

There is something buttery and delicious about these colors and I'm stocking up on them for this fall season. Everyone loves a good warm vanilla scented candle or a caramel covered apple during this time of year, and the feelings you get when you indulge in them are irreplaceable. Honestly, I don't really change up my style or my color palate too much for the changing of the seasons. For some of you this is a sin, and that's okay with me! For the rest of us normal folk, a comfortable closet with a few statement pieces that are out of our normal range of choices is heaven sent. With fall on the horizon, the only color additions to my wardrobe will be Mauve, tan, taupe, & "nude!" Let's be honest, we all know I'm a die hard for neutrals. I haven't always been big on the full body nude pieces, but at this moment I am really "feelin' it." Recently I have been following the #RogersSisters: @chrisszoe and @cierarogers owners of the online boutiques babesandfelines.com and shopchrisszoe.com. On their sites you can find all the hip hugging, skin tight, lovely little numbers in all of my new favorite colors. (&& yes all of their curves are real and jealously inducing!) Most likely, these two sisters are the ones to blame for this wardrobe addition. If you're feelin' it like I am, stock up on your favorites and keep these mellow yet standout color options in mind to add to any part of your look. Head to toe, nails, and lips... Yes yes yes.

On another note I came across this video that discusses the most common representation of "nude" clothing on African American women and thought it was worth a share. Thanks Buzzfeed!

** This video is so on point! Note: "Nude" in the most common stores like Forever 21, American Apparel, and H&M are no where close to black skin tones! So if you come across a shade of brown as beautiful as your own skin or a perfect complimentary tint or shade...**Take note of the store and or brand and stay hella loyal! Chapped looking anything is not okay...Ha!**

Goodie: Tip on achieving a "nude" lip for chocolate women. 

Finga Lickin' Good

This weeks post has a special place in my heart. Everyone has a favorite food. For a decade now I can say that I never really know what my favorite food is because I have so many varying favorites with absolutely no similarities. But by far crab is at the top of my list and my favorite spot to visit every summer for my birthday is The Boiling Crab. Never heard of it? Well, you're missing out. The one I frequent most is the small location nestled in the heart of Korea Town next to another favorite of mine, HoneyMee. Visiting these two locations barely even 40 feet apart from each other has become a tradition in my family and tons of friends have caught on. Trust me when I say this is an all day affair and an absolute mess. You don't want to wear your favorite clothes to this place. Recently, my family and I have more than once visited a closer spot in the valley called Kickin Kasian. This hot spot is the perfect substitute for the boiling crab for all of you not willing to make the trip to LA. They've got a super similar menu with a very close to identical flavor profile so there is nothing to be ashamed of if you decided to make a visit to Northridge instead of trekking over the hill. If you've already looked at the menu and you don't have any idea of what to get, my typical order would be: the Catfish Basket with fries, a pound of snow crab (the whole shabang or Kickin mix original,) and a half pound of shrimp (FYI: these come with the head on for you squeamish ones! And the portions are big enough to share)

So to all of you seafood lovers, garlic and spice obsessed eaters, and foodies alike; grab a plastic bib, and get to crackin. And please, don't forget mommies wet wipes, you will thank her later.