Love Series: Validation

February 7, 2018February 7, 2018 Lonisa Mari

I found this beauty on my last thrift trip! Halston Heritage Red Leather Shoulder Bag It was jumbled in with a bunch of basic clutches in a random AF rack – waiting to be discovered!!!! The funny thing is that many of us (looks in mirror) find ourselves in similar spaces – wondering when somebody gonna recognize real and put some respeck on our name!?! Ya know, pull us out of the “basic” pile and see our greatness! 😂🤔😲😁 To that thought – I say these facts: 1. You are deeply loved even when you are not “seen” by others. 2. … Continue reading Love Series: Validation

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Super Bowl Sunday Swag

February 5, 2018February 5, 2018 Lonisa Mari

Football season brings flashbacks to my childhood – the traveling, tape watching, and all the fancy perks of being immersed in the world of the National Football League. Now, as an adult, there are three triggers that bring out my inner football fan : The release of Hard Knocks on HBO – to get hype! My husband’s fantasy league draft – to talk trash! Super Bowl Sunday – to eat snacks! 😀 To celebrate the big game I pulled out some official NFL swag – the leather jacket that my Queenie Mommaz used to rock! 🙂 I absolutely loved wearing this … Continue reading Super Bowl Sunday Swag

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Sweets & Shoe Soles

February 2, 2018February 2, 2018 Lonisa Mari

There is nothing like the adrenaline rush of visiting a new thrift spot! While visiting family in St. Louis – I explored three thrift stores. One of them was the Goodwill located in Brentwood, Mo. This spot only ended up … Continue reading Sweets & Shoe Soles

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Hit Goals & Treat Yo Self

January 31, 2018January 31, 2018 Lonisa Mari

When you hit a goal: Treat Yo Self To level set – this is not a permission to treat yourself into debt post – it is a reminder that there are small ways to pat yourself on the back for … Continue reading Hit Goals & Treat Yo Self

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1 Year Poshiversary

January 25, 2018January 25, 2018 Lonisa Mari

One year ago, I stopped overthinking and created my Poshmark account! I started off with clothes from my personal closet and thrift finds in my size. That way if an item didn’t sell I could at least wear it. Modeling … Continue reading 1 Year Poshiversary

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Money: January No Spend Challenge

January 23, 2018 Lonisa Mari

I have officially completed day one of the No Spend Week Challenge! A week ago, I had $354 of “play” money left for the month and I knew that I would be spending a nice chunk of that celebrating the birth of my husband. I gifted him some new basketball shoes so he can pretend to be LeBron in his work league. 🙂 We also had some time together without our dependents (YAY)! My sister watched the kids and we got to catch up with some friends from our Alma Mater! Then later we went out for a yummy Sushi … Continue reading Money: January No Spend Challenge

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Look Comfy – Cozy – Chic at Home

December 21, 2017December 21, 2017 Lonisa Mari

After I had my first born – I had the treat of my mom staying with me for a week. While I recovered from sleep deprivation she shopped for us and chef’d it up in the kitchen. I remember waking … Continue reading Look Comfy – Cozy – Chic at Home

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Put Self Care on the To Do List

December 13, 2017December 15, 2017 Lonisa Mari

It is a priority – period – point blank – end of story. For the past few years I’ve planned an Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party to catch up with my Sorority Sisters that live in the Chicagoland area. This year the numbers were small, but the tugs on my heart were mighty. I am always 110% down to break away from the norm to share how life is really going and not give a canned surface level “Things are Great” response. We talked about our struggles (we all have them), how God is moving, and of course our … Continue reading Put Self Care on the To Do List

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Thrifty Lookbook

November 29, 2017 Lonisa Mari

My personal closet is made up of mostly all thrifted finds! I curate pre-loved items for women and sell them in my Poshmark Closet. If you have something coming up and would like me to personally style you for the LO – contact me with details on what look your going for and your size! Here are some of the ways I’ve styled myself for vacations, work, casual Friday, and Mommy Night Hangouts. Thrifting for skirts, dresses, and bright bags is an all time favorite! Even Fanny Packs 🙂 Like what you see? Check out my Poshmark Closet … Continue reading Thrifty Lookbook

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