Author: classandthecitygirl

New York Fashion Week Is Back!

New York Fashion Week Is Back!

After a two year hiatus and pivot to virtual runways, New York Fashion Week came back to the physical runway this winter. For me, this meant two days full of shows and new designer collections. It also meant getting swept up in the inevitable hurdles 

Cheers to 2022

Cheers to 2022

The New Year comes with a chance for hope for a happy and healthy year. As we extend beyond year two of the pandemic, it might seem a bit difficult to bring hope into our mindsets, but that is why it is so important to 

6 Books You Should Read During Black History Month

6 Books You Should Read During Black History Month

February marks the start of Black History Month, a national observance that encourages people to celebrate the achievements of the Black community, reflect on the challenges Black people have faced in this country throughout history as well as the challenges they are still facing today, 

Human Design: An Important Piece of Self Care

Human Design: An Important Piece of Self Care

It was still the early throes of the pandemic when I connected with my incredible friend and mentor who let me in on a little secret. She’d finally made the leap to pursue her passion full-time and become her own boss. She was tapping into 

Race Renaissance

Race Renaissance

He said he felt unsafe They moved forward, together Five hurried steps of hers to match one long stride of his, in tandem. And she talked about her new preschool friend from down the block, excited. But he could not hear her over the sirens 

Wine Not Try These Wines At Your Next At-Home Happy Hour

Wine Not Try These Wines At Your Next At-Home Happy Hour

In a somewhat “Mad Men” style, my company – in normal times – will sponsor a bar cart happy hour to make its way around the office every Thursday at around 4:30. Having volunteered for the team that makes this happen every week, I’ve come 

Libraries Are Closed – But You Can Still Have Unlimited (And Free) Access To All The Books

Libraries Are Closed – But You Can Still Have Unlimited (And Free) Access To All The Books

As more and more libraries across the country close their doors to fight coronavirus and do their part to enforce social distancing, people’s access to free books and entertainment shut down too. When Brooklyn Public Library – my go-to neighborhood library, sent out an e-mail 

5 Books To Read While On Self-Quarantine

5 Books To Read While On Self-Quarantine

It seems every day the coronavirus spreads to a new state, a new city. In New York, which has just declared a state of emergency, many offices have closed as a precaution, or remain open while encouraging employees to work from home. With family and 

A Year In Review – 2019

A Year In Review – 2019

For me, this year was like coming home. This was the year where I moved to New York as an adult. Where I picked out the cutest, quirkiest and miraculously most spacious apartment with my boyfriend, and started to call Brooklyn home. I have my 

Fall Style Inspiration With Kut From Kloth

Fall Style Inspiration With Kut From Kloth

As summer fades more and more into sweater, jeans and pumpkin spice season, it becomes time to start swapping out your warmer weather wardrobe for its cozy fall counterpart. A few staples that I started wearing in late summer – which were generously gifted to