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what I wore: WFH edit.

If you were the kind of person who set the bold intention of wearing “real clothes” throughout this pandemic, this post is not for you.

style, wear, tipsVanessa GatlinAugust 12, 2020closet, wear, clothes, day-to-night, magazines, tee shirt, tee shirt dress, dress, shoes, quarantineComment

Do the work.

Over the last week I’ve joined with other brands and creators to mute myself in order to pass the mic and amplify black voices.

As someone who considers myself to be relatively informed in issues surrounding social justice, this last week has provided an opportunity for me to dig even deeper, have uncomfortable conversations with myself surrounding my own privilege, continuing those conversations with others outside of my home and uncovering more and more ways to do and be better…

think, advice, tipsVanessa GatlinJune 8, 2020brands, creators, social justice, privilege, help, activism, do the work, where to start, allyComment

What's In My Cart: May 2020

On the heels of what was probably my most triumphant return to writing to-date, I wanted to bless you all with another fun compilation…

beauty, eat, food & drink, health & beauty, style, travel, wear, tipsVanessa GatlinMay 21, 2020shopping, list, quarantine, intention, new, shoes, pantry, face wash, stockpile, FabFitFunComment

...before 30.

Hey, hello, hi! I can’t believe how long it’s been, how much has happened, who I’ve become since the last. time I posted.

she believed she could.

There are probably a hundred different ways I could have titled this post but instead of letting my endless creativity get the best of me, I’m coming at you with some unconditional love and inspiration.

life lately (+ nyfw-inspired style)

You guys, it has been a minute since I last posted. So much has changed, so much is still the same and I have so many things I am just dying to tell you all about…

adventures, diary, style, tipsVanessa GatlinOctober 7, 2018new, job, politics, fashion, Boston, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Comment

pretty in pink.

One of my most fun collaborations to date has been my partnership with athleisure brand, Peach

style, wear, tipsVanessa GatlinFebruary 25, 2018collaboration, partnership, athleisure, brand, Peach, women, versatile, product, love, outfit Comments

merry christmas, darling.

One of my favorite things about my relationship with P, is that our anniversary lands perfectly between Thanksgiving and the holidays. Around this time we usually try to sneak away for a short getaway where we can be together and just enjoy each other's company.

travel, eat, food & drink, adventures, think, tipsVanessa GatlinDecember 12, 2017relationships, anniversary, Thanksgiving, holidays, getaway, local, staycationComment

budget beauty: winter edit

Holiday shopping is pretty easy for me. I pretty much have a running list of ideas at all times. Plus, it's easy when I can find everything on my list at my neighborhood Target.

advice, beauty, health & beauty, tipsVanessa GatlinDecember 9, 2017holiday, shopping, list, Target, products, skin, beautyComment

once upon a december...

Of all the things that get me through a busy holiday season, I like my little traditions best.

adventures, eat, food & drink, style, tips, travel, wearVanessa GatlinDecember 6, 2017december, holiday, tradition, plan, shopping, lists, yearComment

simple gifts.

In a time, and a season, where we are so frantic to get things done, cross things off of lists, hurry up, and schedule leisure time around social events, can make it complicated to find time, or even just a moment, for yourself.