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Welcome to the audio pour of The Dainty Brew, where every month we steep a little style, a little reflection, and a fresh set of nails into one thoughtful conversation. This is my SECOND audio...OMG, who am iiiii?? LOL!! I wanted to keep the momentum going with adding some audio for the July Nail Files. I've been enjoying the feedback so keep em coming as I work on improving my speech and getting comfortable on the mic. July has been a firecracker and it was about time I had

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For some reason, I don't see enough chatter on hair perfumes for some reason. Who doesn't wanna smell good from head to toe?! I've been meaning to share my collection and how it all started for me-until then, let's get into what's been added. This past April, I visited GloWell Hair Spa in Alexandria, VA for the first time to get some braids and noticed this beauty on the wall display. After spritzing some on to try, I knew I needed to have it buuuut...I left without it due to

How to thoughtfully edit your pics sitting in your camera roll One of my favorite content secrets? I rarely settle for the first version of a photo. I've been sitting on these photography tips and tricks for awhile now. I get asked a lot about who takes my pics and it's just me for the most part. I use my trusty tripod and hit the self-timer. There are instances where someone will take my pics for me but I'm particular about lighting, frames, angles, background to where the a

YALL...I've been struggling n tuggling these days with maintaining not just my nails but inspo to keep up with my monthly vision. I get my nails done bout every 3-4 weeks and they've been growing like weeds. I get the cut down every visit but these last couple of months, I've been banging em up to where they'll break off or split in the middle-ugh!! BUT...is this lowkey a sign O_0 ? A sign that I've been pondering and going back n forth with for not just a break **no pun inte

June where? Hello July!! Like wasn't it JUST Juneteenth like yesterday? Nonetheless...here we are. A fresh month. A new beginning. Another day ONE. Within the last 30 days, I've been trying to grasp a hold of not just Summer but overall "What's My Next"? Between finally fully moving into my new spot and closing out the chapter of luxury living for the last 8 years, I feel relieved (financially) and optimistic in the remainder of the year. So what does the rest of the season l

The Father's Day Post I Never Planned to Write A few years ago, I wrote a Father's Day post, "Daddy Issues" explaining why I was never what people would call a "daddy's girl". Today, I find myself revisiting that conversation, not because my love for my father has changed, but because life has a way of revealing lessons we thought we'd already learned. Before I go any further, let me be clear: this is not a post written out of bitterness, revenge, or disrespect. I love my fat

Summer has officially clocked in, and after a whirlwind season of packing boxes to move after an eight year stint and getting settled into my new place; I'm finally back behind the keyboard here to reignite my passion for writing and taking care of my baby-my blog! If life were a coffee order, the past few months have been an extra-large blend of responsibility with a double shot of reality one cha-ching on top of the other. Between inflation keeping all of us on our toes and

Well...ok...bye then May!! Hello June!! We are halfway into 2026 and I'm feeling like I'm just starting to get some momentum of some kind to a rhythm of uh a high hat. I ain't even gonna lie; for the first four months or so, it seemed like I was running to nowhere. Like we all do, taking it day by day just in a state of ok now what or where do I wanna go and what do I wanna do. Not sure if it's just typical middle age blues of sorts but going with the flow just didn't feel no

This month's nail files inspired by BeautyLookBook For the first time in a long time, I went into my next appointment knowing what I wanted. I was reading a review Beauty Lookbook covered and seen this beautiful blue shade and said THAT'S IT!! I even loved the nude combo with it. The Beauty Look Book Chanel Review Even the nude shade I would've grabbed buuuut it's SOLD OUT and the blue shade I thought was a fun color in the spirit of the upcoming Summer Season. Instead of thi

It's only been about two months since I've experienced the Cherry Blossoms for this year but the weather we have going on this month is making me relive those days, lol. It's funny how you document something and get lost in time before posting. When your ready to do so, life has pretty much moved on but the memories remain. Taking a picture really does last longer and dropping 'em now makes me smile at the thought. If you'd like a recap of the first part click here. In this p

Well, Well, Well. Goodbye April and Hello May. Stepping into this month feels like catching the exact moment a key turns and everything clicks into place. May is about elevation with intention—where growth isn’t rushed, it’s aligned. With new doors opening through monetization and a fresh space to call my own, I’m moving with clarity, not chaos. Every decision, every step, every pivot is rooted in purpose and this pace seems to control my nerves more than I can explain. This

Well, Well, Well...look how fast April has zoomed by. Almost so fast that I'd miss sharing my April Nail Files. YIKES!!! Coming off of March's Spring Whisper, I had nothing on the docket for this month. I did know going into May, I wanted something bright. Something to represent sunny days and something that would make me smile when I glanced down at this set. The first quarter of the year was a slow start and I wanna come alive for 2nd quarter. I almost went with RED. Yall k

Nope, I haven't forgotten-I've been a tad busy sorting these out. Although the hype for the Cherry Blossoms in DC have died down and the peak has come n gone, I still have my experience to share. I've been sorting through how I wanted to present them and got distracted with life n work. **BULLSHYT ALERT** Translation: Overthinking the presentation!! Maybe one day, I'll be one of those content creators that publish fresh n hot off the press and not wait weeks on end, lol. The

Although these have always been such a big deal, I'm growing quite **yawn** bored yet here I am. Gone are the days where I was set and ready for the day. The makeup community is always the buzzing and we share thoughts, hauls and reviews on what to add to the list. Sephora Sales are a big thing. I've fallen out of the makeup game which meant...my status which held high at VIB Rouge (20% off) has fallen to...VIB (15% off). Don't cry for me Argentina. I'm not mad at all. I stil

The first few months of the year I am typically getting a grasp on life or holding on to dear life so the theme crafts itself to be used as my New Year Resolution. Instead of having specific goals, I'd rather have a theme to adhere to and leave less pressure to check off throughout the 12 months. This allows me to structure my movements accordingly to reflect the theme and keep it as my marker when I veer off. This year, I just knew earlier than normal because I felt it the e

The Spring 🌷2026 Trend Alert: Soft Structure & Effortless Statements Runways may set the tone, but sidewalks set the standard because where else do they get their inspo?! Spring 2026 is here in a swirl of romance and bold ideas, yet in real life, we’re translating those moments into something softer, smarter, and infinitely more wearable. This season isn’t about dressing for spectacle-although...I love a good speck. It’s about dressing for mornings that move, afternoons that

April arrives like a soft exhale—petals drifting, sidewalks waking with more traffic, and the quiet hum of a season shifting into full expression as birds whistle. There’s something about this month that refuses stillness and it often awakens me. It’s not just about blooming, it’s about how we bloom—gracefully, unpredictably, and always in motion. Between passing showers and golden-hour glows, April sets the tone for a life lived outside-which I plan to do, layered in lightn

In Bloom & Lightly Brewed I’ve come to appreciate March as a month that doesn’t rush its reveal. It stretches, softens, and slowly trades winter’s heaviness for something a bit more forgiving as we've rolled into Spring. And while my posting may have taken a quieter tone, the month itself still offered a handful of small, lovely indulgences worth noting. Sip Trip March kept things mostly close to home for half the month. Coffee brewed in familiar corners, cups poured without

March arrives like a gentle whisper at the window, and this set answers in kind. For this theme I leaned into hues that feel like the season stretching and yawning to wake up—minty fresh with a shimmer of aqua that catches the light like ocean waves flirting with the shore-can you hear the splash, lol. I didn't have anything in mind when I sat in the chair. Yall know my default is anything pink but wanted to celebrate the Spring season differently. I almost went lavender-ish.