A Few Favorite Photos From TRavels
From the sky to Hawaii to the Greek Isles to New Orleans and places in between, I love taking photos. Here are just a few shots I’ve taken over the years.
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edge Naturale Hair vitamins: A sizable chic review
This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own. I’m back again with a review for another Edge Naturale product. Delighted to see that the line is expanding, I was excited to give their hair vitamins a try after having a good experience with the Edge Natural Follicle Enhancer. Check out that review […]
Read MoreGOODBYE BLOG LIKE CRAZY: WHAT I LEARNED OVER THE LAST 30 DAYS
Dosvedanya! Mahalo! Adios! Ciao! Au Revoir! Good Bye! Today is the last day of the Blog Like Crazy Challenge. And I can’t say that I am mad at it. Writing a blog post each day is exhausting but also rewarding. And I wouldn’t trade what I learned for anything. Here’s what writing for 30 days […]
Read Moreself-care sunday
Sundays are my favorite day of the week. How I spend my Sunday often dictates how the rest of my week will go. Sundays are time for self-care. Everyone should practice self-care in order to stay sane and healthy. While our self-care routines may vary, the important thing is that you do something for yourself. […]
Read MoreBlack Friday Deals You can’t pass Up on eloquii
There’s still time. Eloquii has extended its Black Friday sale until midnight. So, head to http://www.eloquii.com now to get some great plus size deals. If you haven’t heard of Eloquii (I don’t know where you have been), you are missing out. The brand originally started out online but now has a few stores. The stores […]
Read MoreA Few of Sizable Chic’s Favorites
Today, as I sat and relaxed on the couch, I perused The Oprah Magazine’s list of Favorite Things. I decided to put together a list of a few of Sizable Chic’s Favorites because after all, Fridays are for Favorite Things. 1. The Original Slap by Grace Eleyae. These satin-lined caps help keep moisture in your hair. […]
Read MoreTHAnk you 2020
Despite the craziness of this year, there is so much this year brought that for which I am grateful. In the year of Coronavirus, I became a little more adventurous in many areas – in the area of investing, in my writing, and in general. INVESTING I decided to start investing in stocks. This wasn’t […]
Read MoreABOUT ME
Hello, I’m LaKisha, the woman behind Sizable Chic where I encourage everyday women to live a sizable chic life one outfit, one dish, one trip, one word at a time. Come for the writing inspo and stay for the fashion tips and everything in between. Launched in 2014, Sizable Chic is my space to share […]
Read MoreTravel TuesdAY: WHat to DO WITH ALL THOSE PHOTOS
********************************THIS IS A SPONSORED POST. ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN****************************** A REVIEW OF #SAAL-DIGITAL In today’s edition of Travel Tuesday, I am talking about what to do with all of those vacation photos you take. If you are anything like me, you probably take hundreds and hundreds (or thousands) of photos when you go on […]
Read MoreTHREE BOOKS THAT ARE HELPING ME GET MY WRITING LIFE and WHY YOU NEED TO READ THEM TOO
Here are three books that are Shelping me with my writing education. These go along with my recent blog series on the education of a writer. You can read the posts here or here. As I go on this journey, there are three areas that I am focusing on – self-promotion, my freelance life, and […]
Read MoreFINDING INSPIRATION ALL AROUND
As I prepare to write my 22nd post of the month, I search my mind, my notebook of ideas, and everywhere for inspiration. So, I thought today would be a great day to write about just that – where I find inspiration for blog posts and other writing projects. If you open your ears, your […]
Read MoreCLOSET CLEAN-OUT WITH THREDUP
About this time every year, I begin the daunting task of cleaning out my closets. Inevitably, there are plenty of items that I haven’t worn in a while and some that I never wore. And I am left wondering why I purchased them in the first place. You get it, don’t you? Before discovering thredUP, […]
Read MoreThe Education of a Writer: Part Three – Podcasts
In this series, we have taken a look at how to kickstart our freelance writing career with See Jane Freelance. There’s still time to sign up for the course and don’t forget the discount I mentioned. You can read all about it by clicking here. Act fast, you have until December 1st to sign up. We […]
Read MoreThe education of a writer: part Deux – FReelance writing
Yesterday, we talked about the site http://www.MasterClass.com which allows you to learn from the likes of Shondra Rhimes and R.L. Stine, and others. The classes run the gamut of topics such as writing for television to writing for young audiences to writing essays to writing poetry. Check it out here. In today’s #bloglikecrazy post, I […]
Read MoreThe WRITING JOURNEY: The EDUCATION OF A WRITER
MASTERCLASSES, ONLINE COURSES and PODCASTS: CUSTOMIZE YOUR DIY WRITING INTENSIVE Starting on your writing journey or need to reignite your passion? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of writing? But you don’t have the time or the funds to obtain an MFA? Well, that doesn’t mean that you can’t customize your DIY […]
Read MoreTRAVEL TUESDAY: HALLOWEEN ON THE HIGH SEAS
Today I am starting a new series – Travel Tuesday – where I take you to some of my favorite vacation spots. Some places I will have had the pleasure of visiting but others are on my ‘Live It List!’ (I wish I could take credit for this phrase, but I heard someone say that […]
Read MoreEmbrace YOUR TRUE COLOR: Be FASHIONABLY YOU
Recently, I listened to a Diversity and Inclusion discussion where the panelists recounted experiences throughout life or their career where someone tried to make them feel less than or as if they didn’t belong. One panelist discussed a theme that has informed much of her life. She talked about feeling as if she was in […]
Read MoreI NEED AN ‘ABOUT PAGE’ Because Mine Is Still Blank YEARS LATER
I have a confession. I have been blogging, off and on, for years. But my blog is missing a key piece. It doesn’t have an “About Page.” I know. I’m shaking my head too. Well, let me back up. it does have an “About Page.” It’s just blank. I have always known I needed an […]
Read MoreCURRENTLY (FINDING INSPIRATION)
I am glad it is Friday. It has been a long week. I am looking forward to getting some much-needed R&R and, hopefully, catching up on a few projects. I want to get back to writing my #bloglikecrazy posts ahead of time. Because I have been so busy and exhausted, I find myself running up […]
Read MoreWRITING AND A GROWTH MINDSET
In yesterday’s post, I talked about combating the imposter syndrome in my writing journey. You can read it here. Today, I attended a leadership meeting about the plans for next year, where we talked about how, as a leader, we should all have a growth mindset to lead into the future. It made me think […]
Read MoreCOMBATING IMPOSTER SYNDROME ON MY WRITING JOURNEY
Hey you. Yes, you. Do you ever feel like a fraud? Like an imposter? Are you waiting for someone to find you out and tell you don’t belong? Do you think you aren’t smart enough or talented enough to take on whatever you want to do? If you answered yes, you are not alone. You […]
Read MoreVirtually THANKSGIVING: TIPS ON PLANNING A FUN VIRTUAL GATHERING
As I watch the news, stories of how the airlines have added additional flights to accommodate holiday travel abound. But Dr. Fauci warns of the likelihood of Coronavirus cases increasing drastically during the holiday season due to the cold weather. He even mentioned that he and his wife will be enjoying dinner at home alone […]
Read MoreFive. Four. Three. Two. ONe. Level UP – My Theme for 2020
I started 2020 with high hopes. I was so excited for this year. I expected it to be like any other year. But better. I was so excited about what the year could potentially bring that I felt the year needed a theme song. I wanted the theme song to be something that would be […]
Read MoreKamala Harris: Why She WORE THE WHITE
On this Sunday afternoon, I am still floating from the announcement that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are the 2020 president and vice president-elect. It has been a tumultuous Election week. Even though the president has vowed to fight this decision in court, my soul is glad it is over to a degree. Now, I […]
Read MoreTools to Supercharge Your Writing Life
I consider myself a good writer. I made good grades in my English classes in high school and this led me to major in English in college. During my college years, I had my first Byline in a magazine, wrote for the college newspaper, served as an editor of a leadership journal, and wrote tons […]
Read MoreMy Writing Life: What I Learned at the 2020 Flourish Writers Conference
As an aspiring freelance writer, I know that developing a writing habit is key to improving. I talk about it in my post here. But in addition to writing, continuing to learn is just as important. That is why in October, I attended the Flourish Writers Conference. The 6-day virtual conference aired free between Oct […]
Read MoreBecoming A WRITER WHO WRITES
Earlier this year, I decided I wanted to be a freelance writer. But I knew that it wouldn’t be easy. Full disclosure, initially, I was a writer who wrote on occasion. But then I became a writer who didn’t write. My full-time gig and life got in the way of my creativity. Even though I […]
Read More2020 In ONe WORD – UNCERTAINTY
HOW TO WORK ON LETTING IT GO As I sit at my desk this Wednesday afternoon and reflect on the events of this year, there is one word that sums up 2020 – uncertainty. There is uncertainty about the election, uncertainty about the Coronavirus, uncertainty about the economy, uncertainty about another stimulus package, uncertainty about […]
Read MoreFour Reasons Why You Want to Plan Your 2021 Travel Now
As we enter the 2nd to the last month in 2020, it is safe to say that I will not be fulfilling my vision board goal to travel internationally this year. Because of the RONA, I canceled a trip to Paris and London in July. I am bummed-out over missing out on this once-in-a-lifetime adventure. […]
Read MoreEmbracing My Multi-Passionate Bad “A” Creative Self
In yesterday’s post, Ready, Set, Go…Blog Like Crazy, I discussed how my passions are re-ignited and the need to embrace my multi-passionate interests. I want to share my power and my authentic voice in the hope of inspiring my readers to ignite their power. You see I am a very passionate creative. I am an […]
Read MoreREADY, SET, GO – BLOG LIKE CRAZY!
PASSIONS IGNITED: WHY I WRITE Can you believe it? It is November already. This year has been insane, to put it nicely. From the RONA to social unrest, 2020 has been a dumpster-sized load of dog poo set ablaze. And the flames will not die. And the stench is not going away. As I write […]
Read MoreEdGE Naturale Follicle Enhancer: A Sizable Chic Review
This is a sponsored post but all opinions are my own. I recently received an email introducing me to Edge Naturale. The email asked if I would be willing to write a blog post in exchange for a sample of their follicle enhancer. To be honest, I am not a big “reviewer.” But after doing […]
Read MoreListen. Learn. Act. Three Steps to Moving Towards a Better Tomorrow
We can’t stop talking. We can’t stop listening. We can’t stop learning. We can’t stop fighting. We can’t stop hoping. We can’t stop moving forward. We can’t stop… WE CAN’T STOP! We. Can’t. Stop. No justice. No peace.
Read MoreRARE DEPICTIONS of BLACK WOMEN in FILM: A Look at BLACK PANTHER and Why it Matters
It has been two years since Black Panther roared into movie theaters and unapologetically exclaimed, “Say it loud. I’m black and I’m proud.” With a predominately black cast in a myriad of skin tones that were splendidly dark chocolat’ (pronounced cho-co-lot), the movie is a conversation on what is and what could be the black […]
Read MoreBECOMING…
Just over two weeks ago, Netflix released “Becoming,” a documentary that takes you behind the scenes of Michelle Obama’s book tour. I couldn’t wait to see it because I am still a little sad I missed the actual tour. I wanted to be there and experience the joy and gleam some of that inspiration she […]
Read MoreKeeping Traditions Going 20+ Years Later at The Annual Greek Food Festival in Birmingham, Alabama
If you know me, then you probably know that I love a good food festival. In fact, when I travel other places, that’s the first thing I look for in that city. I plan my days around street festivals, farmers markets, food truck gatherings etc. These events are were you truly get to know the […]
Read MoreA Look Back at a Whirlwind of a Month…Otherwise Known as October
Can I tell you how much I love the month of October? The cool weather, football, pumpkins, comfort food, sweaters, halloween candy, food festivals and so much more. There was so much packed into October 2019 that it is starting to run together. So I wanted to take the time to share some of […]
Read MoreForgetting the Distractions and Falling Back in Love
With the change in seasons, my mind always starts to think of all the things I wanted to do but didn’t get done. When Spring comes, I obviously think of rebirth and renewal and when summer ushers in, I think of the extra long days and all the things I could do in that extra […]
Read MoreMy Countdown to Christmas with Hallmark Channel Christmas Movies
Add a little Christmas magic, and I am a sappy mess and I think we all need a little sappiness in our life sometime.
Read MoreFall in Love with a Host of New Quick Service Restaurants at Disney Springs
Heading to the most magical place on earth this holiday season? Besides the parks, Walt Disney World has so much to offer from entertainment to shopping to dining. All of which are always on the top of my list when I head to Orlando and my favorite place is to go is Disney Springs. For […]
Read MoreDistinctly Me with a Hint of Trendy Fall Fashion 2018
Plus you probably already have some trend-inspired gear in your closet which saves some coins in the long run. Win-win!
Read MoreYou Can Start Again: Happy Blogiversary!
Every anniversary is an opportunity to celebrate and reflect. Celebrate another year. Celebrate the fact that you made it through. It’s a time to reflect. Reflect on what you did and how you did it. It’s also an opportunity to hit the reset button and make new commitments. So I am doing just that. I […]
Read MoreFresh Squeezed: Feeling fresh and perky in my Eva Mendes dress
Each time I wear this dress, I get plenty of compliments. I’ve worn it to work and it makes me feel so feminine and empowered. I call it my June Cleaver dress because it reminds me of the character on Leave it to Beaver. The wise, sophisticated homemaker that did it all while looking fierce. […]
Read MoreSpring’s Must Haves
Welcome to Spring. Time to renew…restore…rejuvenate your mind, your body, your soul and of course your wardrobe. But where do you start? All those warm weather clothes are hogging your closet and your dresser drawers runneth over. You don’t have anywhere to put your latest trends. Add these hot looks to your collection. […]
Read MoreSpring-Cleaning: Making Room for the Latest Trends
It’s amazing how much stuff one person collects over a lifetime…over a season for that matter. Because I love the ever-changing world of fashion, I admit I do like to shop and stay current on trends. I try to add just a few key pieces each season. Actually, check out some of the hottest trends […]
Read MoreCast A Spell: Last Minute Halloween Look
Ghouls and goblins…witches and fairies, it is time to celebrate the spookiest day of the year! I will admit, I am not a big Halloween person but I do love the costumes and the candy and I like a good party. So when the Fairmont Hotels – San Francisco contacted me and asked me to […]
Read MoreMagic City Sip & Shop: October 28, 2015
Disclosure: I have been asked to cover this upcoming event in exchange for entry, however all opinions expressed are my own. What are you doing next Wednesday? Need to unwind and get ready for the weekend? Want to have some fun with your girls? Still looking for that Classic outfit? Then come out to the […]
Read More4 Fall Must Haves
Fall officially began last week and the weather made a subtle shift from dry and hot to cooler and damp. One day my friends and I were debating whether it was time to pull out the boots to actually donning a pair of booties the next (and it was well warranted.) So with the […]
Read MoreSaturday Shenanigans: Same Old Chic Different Day
If you know me, you know that it is rare that I dress down. But since I was running a few quick errands today, I decided to go for a really relaxed look. After spying this “Same Old Chic Different Day” graphic tee in Macy’s and copping it for under $6.00, I had to find […]
Read MoreMAXImum Effect: The Benefits of a Maxi Dress
Sometimes the rain can cause you to change your plans and even your outfit. But this look is so effortless that not even the rain would keep me from wearing it. I love maxi dresses for a number of reasons and I wanted to share why you should too. #4 Coverage If you want to […]
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