I’m a working woman balancing my career, my blog, friendships and a relationship. It’s hard for a woman who’s trying to have it all, but you don’t have to do it alone.I learned a while ago that’s it’s okay to ask for help while working towards success. I’ve stayed on track because of my …
Style Guide: Thrifting 101, Five Tips to Help You Thrift Shop Like a Boss
If I had a dollar every time someone gave me a compliment on my look and I replied, “It’s thrifted,” I would have a nice little savings. At one point, I thrifted once a week. I walked away with gems. One of a kind pieces that would blow my mind that someone would let go. …
Life+Style: Three Tips to Help You Win The Week in Style
Monday mornings are probably the most hated moment of the week. We spend the entire weekend living our best life and boom, Monday rolls around. We feel like Cinderella when the clock struck 12. We act as if Monday just came out of no where, when it fact it happens every week, whether we’re prepared …
Life + Style: Long-Distance Love, Five Tips to Help Make It Work
Happy Valentine’s Day! I love this Hallmark holiday. I celebrate love and share love anytime I can. So, a holiday dedicated to spreading love, makes my heart smile. Some people hate Valentine’s Day because it reminds them they’re single. For the last three years I’ve spent February 14th as a single woman, casually dating, …
Life + Style: Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
New year, new month, and an evolving me! I thought this week would be the perfect time to get many of you who are the new to Ooh La La an opportunity to learn more about me, the woman behind the blog. For others who have supported Ooh La La for years, thank you! …
Style Files: Pretty in Pleats
It’s finally February! I thought we would never climb out of January’s wicked wrath. It dragged on forever. Plus, there were crazy weather woes. We’ve had spring showers, balmy fall mornings, and bitterly cold winter days. Talk about confusing, right? This made it difficult to determine what to wear. But on this day, February …
Life + Style: New Year, Slightly Different Me
Happy New Year! Thank goodness for second chances. After completely failing during the first full week of the year, I’m back at it. Alabama lost the National Championship Football game, I became so sick my body was weak, and it was a complete struggle at work. Not this week. I’m starting fresh. The goals …
Style Guide: How to Stay Warm and Stylish During the Winter Months
Guess who won’t freeze this winter? I’ve quietly filled my closet with enough gear to make sure I’m warm and stylish AF! As the great Trinidad James would say, “Don’t believe me, just watch.”