tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-87994769107921584592024-03-25T09:51:14.345-04:00FabEllisFabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.comBlogger678125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-32524623487295441262024-02-25T07:00:00.075-05:002024-02-25T07:00:00.160-05:00The Seven Easiest Items to ThriftSis, <div><br />It feels so good to get back into thrifting! I took a bit of a hiatus last year because to be honest, I was not finding much at the thrift when I would go. With the growing popularity of thrifting, it was not leaving much on the racks to discover in my area. So, I took a break and during that break, I discovered my love of estate sales. I was actually leaving an estate sale recently one Saturday morning when I decided to drop into Goodwill. I started this new year optimistic about thrifting again and my first thrift trip of the year was so fruitful.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBowKKASaKMe0j_6ruIqAPgo6bBslqXHFtS5tTt80i5Sk9W1iKo2COzlNimR4dXHNI9kMtbMs9wZOfk8L3Oj0cvV-h0FSTZAYxjTVTXvu0oD5d40b0BlMSjW7gj1Zc3NhXQH-Giz_-pRHZdGtE8iQF7De5jizOsrQTF77dsJdTxdUiIDtAJPXT-sC_Cye/s4524/FabEllis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4524" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgBowKKASaKMe0j_6ruIqAPgo6bBslqXHFtS5tTt80i5Sk9W1iKo2COzlNimR4dXHNI9kMtbMs9wZOfk8L3Oj0cvV-h0FSTZAYxjTVTXvu0oD5d40b0BlMSjW7gj1Zc3NhXQH-Giz_-pRHZdGtE8iQF7De5jizOsrQTF77dsJdTxdUiIDtAJPXT-sC_Cye/s16000/FabEllis.jpg" /></a><br /><br />You know they say that the beginning and end of the year is a good time to thrift because of so many people cleaning out their homes for tax season. I could not believe how full the racks were.<i> I found so much!</i> Plus, because of my new love for estate sales, I have broadened my horizons to thrifting more than accessories and clothing. I have started thrifting more housewares, such as glasses, utensils and more. <br /><br />As I have been getting back into it, I thought it would be helpful to share some of the most common things you can find at the thrift store. It's not limited to clothes and the best part is that <i>EVERYONE</i> can find something. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><span style="font-size: medium;">The Seven Easiest Items to Thrift</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b>1. Outerwear</b><br /><br />Outerwear is by far one of my favorite things to thrift because of the ability to find high quality pieces. You can find amazing vintage blazers, coats and more at the thrift store. Plus, you can find trendy ones, statement ones, etc.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-B3hyBDs9h3slIVHjpETeJQxcRB_xjdvpj3QgEJXdw42NHy-zGlhEEG1x7lYT6r6ipBOkAgPAfxotSIaNjf3e0cKPuVtNp5flaq0Sv_llRYMGBvRTNnpGprhgHGuMTXoIZQeDYWe12LtR9btf9K-syv4GSDcwgSua7Qiyggv5AL9CEmN_r_UzlJr1ABx/s4601/NC%20Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4601" data-original-width="4436" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj-B3hyBDs9h3slIVHjpETeJQxcRB_xjdvpj3QgEJXdw42NHy-zGlhEEG1x7lYT6r6ipBOkAgPAfxotSIaNjf3e0cKPuVtNp5flaq0Sv_llRYMGBvRTNnpGprhgHGuMTXoIZQeDYWe12LtR9btf9K-syv4GSDcwgSua7Qiyggv5AL9CEmN_r_UzlJr1ABx/s16000/NC%20Blogger.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>2. Housewares</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Whether you have an upcoming dinner party or you're just in the market for items for home, the thrift store is the perfect place to find affordable housewares. I've found everything from formal dinner plates to cute, pink glasses. I'm still even giddy about the perfect measuring cup I got for $1. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2p5l65V0lUtBncQrNtu-NKKKJSYPs-XA7ruG3hQAySqx3H3wa5riOKPvG5juNQb-pR0Zepj-lNTyBegIXap3iLw2mG_TLYwfBqUwj253HhMB_QUM98JR5VtjVuH6jkSv2rx35Usk_5SpRWRZ45QlpAIknMzFH_kYTyUztN8zNBZIMlWjflH05XKyztnV8/s7725/FabEllis2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7725" data-original-width="6936" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2p5l65V0lUtBncQrNtu-NKKKJSYPs-XA7ruG3hQAySqx3H3wa5riOKPvG5juNQb-pR0Zepj-lNTyBegIXap3iLw2mG_TLYwfBqUwj253HhMB_QUM98JR5VtjVuH6jkSv2rx35Usk_5SpRWRZ45QlpAIknMzFH_kYTyUztN8zNBZIMlWjflH05XKyztnV8/s16000/FabEllis2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><b>3. Dresses & Skirts</b></div><div><br /></div><div>There are always plenty of dresses and skirts available every time I go to the thrift store. I love that you can find the denim dresses that our teachers used to wear back in the day and even fashionable skirts that you give you Clueless vibes.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYv3M4BjhjwRgWgsaIiNiH1Y7qJIoCViEj2XGcqWEZlS2vzlKFt2b8Ve-l3FdYUpOU4jS79LTEml0pZ7p-pvx3E_tNPA4BSwgBVGsftyQ_5HLul9R-8xXsB4sgNGtxLM2iyvJPNuZ0CknLlN8k4qY9CWUrRotjarWc1wsgjXuamvpv4ORlDSju-deaK2i/s4032/Goodwill%20Finds.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYv3M4BjhjwRgWgsaIiNiH1Y7qJIoCViEj2XGcqWEZlS2vzlKFt2b8Ve-l3FdYUpOU4jS79LTEml0pZ7p-pvx3E_tNPA4BSwgBVGsftyQ_5HLul9R-8xXsB4sgNGtxLM2iyvJPNuZ0CknLlN8k4qY9CWUrRotjarWc1wsgjXuamvpv4ORlDSju-deaK2i/s16000/Goodwill%20Finds.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><b>4. Children's Clothing</b></div><div><br /></div><div>The children's section surprisingly does not have many people in it when I go thrifting; however, so many people are missing out on quality clothing in that section. New or very gently used children's clothes are donated often so it's a great place to find a variety of children's clothes.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhyphenhyphenRfNYnJJOWSgjll7G3jIuoOO8sb-eHZPbBRUCDj1ZU7ilGMMV6sTRjowMeeD9m6958matTzrQM6NotNoJ91VLfA6PF2ArvU1uX_ntyfyoDJgb-YKrJ4GZLbZcqHhInh1KLPI0xwjCu_k0t8RGxRW60TAMGTBcNqPE8S0RkpkSxgKp0-9XAbdhKNAdIh/s752/Thrifting%20Baby%20Clothes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnhyphenhyphenRfNYnJJOWSgjll7G3jIuoOO8sb-eHZPbBRUCDj1ZU7ilGMMV6sTRjowMeeD9m6958matTzrQM6NotNoJ91VLfA6PF2ArvU1uX_ntyfyoDJgb-YKrJ4GZLbZcqHhInh1KLPI0xwjCu_k0t8RGxRW60TAMGTBcNqPE8S0RkpkSxgKp0-9XAbdhKNAdIh/s16000/Thrifting%20Baby%20Clothes.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><b>5. Accessories</b></div><div><div><br /></div><div>Accessories are typically my second favorite thing to find while thrifting. You can find high quality pieces at the thrift store like great costume jewelry, silk scarves, hats and more. Since I love layering jewelry, I absolutely cannot leave the thrift store without checking the section to see what gems I can find. I found a beautiful gold necklace marked down to $2 recently!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0PfVwy4PUPIbxu9RmBhEsSRwZklrW5prxxStcv4tgxhgxmTp6FtSm7OzYheT2R4NeKF2bYedJ5EuZsyltrjjK828BLCcTGzwv4bKOPlRW1agqVhVAbFgm4nlnZ24nRKu40p94Xub13NEdQmVdCVSIRRVcNbBd3UR4MrAQPPkE8TrEOQOS_rUAcdicA0_/s1242/Greensboro%20Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0PfVwy4PUPIbxu9RmBhEsSRwZklrW5prxxStcv4tgxhgxmTp6FtSm7OzYheT2R4NeKF2bYedJ5EuZsyltrjjK828BLCcTGzwv4bKOPlRW1agqVhVAbFgm4nlnZ24nRKu40p94Xub13NEdQmVdCVSIRRVcNbBd3UR4MrAQPPkE8TrEOQOS_rUAcdicA0_/s16000/Greensboro%20Blogger.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><b>6. Jeans</b></div></div><div><br /></div><div>If you are in need of jeans, check out your local thrift store! They usually have racks on racks on racks of jeans and you can find every fit from baggy to straight leg. If you are someone looking to distress a pair of jeans yourself, the thrift store is the perfect place to grab an affordable pair.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEityhxBjkOA7z61swu4KexyRJ3pejt-JmNne9YbvjnuUOmoCLCGEaulNszlkUdKAr61K9Pj4NBP60hBvoUjgYCnwxOB6DA5sutpsdaXJF7H53iTqF0jBh9tuUTsqJ1yCC1vArdAWxTvFRsfmZNmGTVKJWPmkk-PFODpaJQ4rGoje4eleMbNOpFmlhu1niDd/s6720/FabEllis3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEityhxBjkOA7z61swu4KexyRJ3pejt-JmNne9YbvjnuUOmoCLCGEaulNszlkUdKAr61K9Pj4NBP60hBvoUjgYCnwxOB6DA5sutpsdaXJF7H53iTqF0jBh9tuUTsqJ1yCC1vArdAWxTvFRsfmZNmGTVKJWPmkk-PFODpaJQ4rGoje4eleMbNOpFmlhu1niDd/s16000/FabEllis3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div><b>7. Graphic Tees</b></div><div><br /></div><div>Thrifted graphic tees have my heart! They can be a bit trickier to find due to resellers often scoping them out, but there's nothing like finding a vintage graphic tee at the thrift store. I have found some of the quirkiest tees. One of my favorite finds is a Tupac tee that my husband actually found for me while thrifting in Winston Salem. <br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNw2uuSlOps8_rDbX4x61ocStvUcQnbkJdC9BcLG4tF3PTYm_rm0qx7E3_9EcP6vV_EatOi29_x9HeUXMj7OAPjGLSBGTcvTicBLd3QyOTcXmNZN-jMf3slXM4hnxUhfFaS7pqkRaVOXvUsSmWkjN3HDixmGmjg26EUmTXCF9S4Dict1I-MGms07gNMwC6/s5544/Greensboro%20Influencer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5544" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNw2uuSlOps8_rDbX4x61ocStvUcQnbkJdC9BcLG4tF3PTYm_rm0qx7E3_9EcP6vV_EatOi29_x9HeUXMj7OAPjGLSBGTcvTicBLd3QyOTcXmNZN-jMf3slXM4hnxUhfFaS7pqkRaVOXvUsSmWkjN3HDixmGmjg26EUmTXCF9S4Dict1I-MGms07gNMwC6/s16000/Greensboro%20Influencer.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">What is your favorite thing to find at the thrift store?</span></b></div><div><br /></div><div>God bless & stay fab,<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuGQS9hk0xJ0ZzvP6_WEno-M-vAChkBqggL77tRw5ZdMA80uOARBEFSbjREDRlhUHTEWQ_FkfSQm5hbH8ABF8toZG72iBf4JtsVKT-51udlkozKyLcrVdEvx61l9Js0BxPvBmwhVBIpfI6yamwe6R37jYh1-AaGlr6WG2jkL6ltExt7ePlxoqW7THr4Df/s1037/FabEllis%20Header.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieuGQS9hk0xJ0ZzvP6_WEno-M-vAChkBqggL77tRw5ZdMA80uOARBEFSbjREDRlhUHTEWQ_FkfSQm5hbH8ABF8toZG72iBf4JtsVKT-51udlkozKyLcrVdEvx61l9Js0BxPvBmwhVBIpfI6yamwe6R37jYh1-AaGlr6WG2jkL6ltExt7ePlxoqW7THr4Df/w320-h62/FabEllis%20Header.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-69214380630421806842024-02-16T10:06:00.002-05:002024-02-16T11:52:14.524-05:00Where's the Love?<p>Sis,<br /><br /><i>Is this a safe space?</i> I have to be honest in saying that making creative friends over the last few years has been incredibly hard for me. I hate to say that, but I believe there is power in being honest. Being a creative is such a unique experience because we have our quirks, we have our art forms we love and some of the world just does not understand what we do and why we do it. That's why having creative friends as a creative is so key. You need people that get you and most importantly, see you. They see the beauty in what you love and why you choose to create.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNN_3ju9DCbiUmTljClUJc0N_apPaOx3RgP1X4J-3wwIi-PfQNWA9OJsAYtvQAo32AzeWOjbejyNRtbE6rGzNc813c-MWKJK63t3MEiIdOyUUszfdlJjqdSu8-CH462n84kNMnybqStsvG54rV-chgX8kC_pgBZh4yOC45ba3f3lszhEFYDNKsXG_o9K8N/s4946/FabEllis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4946" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNN_3ju9DCbiUmTljClUJc0N_apPaOx3RgP1X4J-3wwIi-PfQNWA9OJsAYtvQAo32AzeWOjbejyNRtbE6rGzNc813c-MWKJK63t3MEiIdOyUUszfdlJjqdSu8-CH462n84kNMnybqStsvG54rV-chgX8kC_pgBZh4yOC45ba3f3lszhEFYDNKsXG_o9K8N/s16000/FabEllis.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Knowing the importance of having community within the creative world is why I originally built the <i>Triad Women Bloggers Network</i> several years ago. I know how essential it is to have a place where creatives can come together, learn and talk about our journeys with people that truly understand. Although the group is deactivated, I still know the significance of finding your creative community. That has been my personal struggle over the last few years.<br /><br />In fact, it has been a pain point I have often brought up in therapy. I currently do not feel I have creative friends that I can turn to for support and that's hard. It wasn't always this way, but I slowly started to see a change over the last year. I've seen creative friends that supported me heavily online for years slowly stop their support. I understand that people have lives outside of social media and the algorithm does not always show our content, but this was different.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEsa5JLWL1EloIIRvRnzCV4E29uH1zs-RzcoVnCzHPI5rMdg1Y5_pNkFDbwVU1A4qWp1xSKd6_7s7gKud6dinH8m7VF3CAP6obkNrS1wByfvWP1_z9ETmW7qiAyB61EU0AAr53Yyn-XbwxCA4HXHfqpsDeGiZ0OLE7NjPKbIyJTwfCU2HLbt9UvAWOpO5B/s4832/NC%20Influencer.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4832" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEsa5JLWL1EloIIRvRnzCV4E29uH1zs-RzcoVnCzHPI5rMdg1Y5_pNkFDbwVU1A4qWp1xSKd6_7s7gKud6dinH8m7VF3CAP6obkNrS1wByfvWP1_z9ETmW7qiAyB61EU0AAr53Yyn-XbwxCA4HXHfqpsDeGiZ0OLE7NjPKbIyJTwfCU2HLbt9UvAWOpO5B/s16000/NC%20Influencer.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It went from people showing lots of support via comments and likes to simply just occasional likes yet I would see those same people commenting on mutual friends' posts constantly. <i>Where did the love go?</i> It caused me to withdraw a bit last year to really take time to reflect. It still hurts somewhat because you begin to think, were these ever really my friends or were they just getting what they needed from me at the time? I may never know, but I did learn a few things about myself in the process.</div><p>I had to learn to stop over giving. I'm so big on supporting other creatives that I was often blind to the fact that that support was repeatedly one-sided. I had to learn to fall back on that. I also learned that at my core, I do have a big heart for people in general. There will never be anything wrong with that, but with that, people can take advantage. Your discernment has to be on point and you have to know not to ignore it. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY54h2bkrUDlEfKnIWOC1DNgnx8IgsNLC9W9uCNwL7xdf2vvDh7kKF4qJtZIQPL4KCv2hplLPL4MHV1oXc7DoTr2uqiLC-DJvi7HwwC29_LtFulTx6RzC9aqWWKeYsnhkmU5oy8buVc3gFTh2oO_Ab3daYuGNmEPTpFdwMe8Ai84J5SKEQ-MlyzxinmXu6/s4882/NC%20Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4882" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY54h2bkrUDlEfKnIWOC1DNgnx8IgsNLC9W9uCNwL7xdf2vvDh7kKF4qJtZIQPL4KCv2hplLPL4MHV1oXc7DoTr2uqiLC-DJvi7HwwC29_LtFulTx6RzC9aqWWKeYsnhkmU5oy8buVc3gFTh2oO_Ab3daYuGNmEPTpFdwMe8Ai84J5SKEQ-MlyzxinmXu6/s16000/NC%20Blogger.jpg" /></a><br /><br />As much as I love being a creative, I've had a few times where being online has reminded me of high school. I was never in the <i>in crowd</i> in high school and I often feel the same about social media. However, I had a few close friends in high school that meant so much to me and I'm hoping that one day I will find those same creative friends today. The journey has been hard, but it's most certainly not over. <i>Here's to manifesting I connect to the right people this year... </i><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">How do you connect with other creatives? Any recommendations on where to meet fellow creatives?</span></b></div><br />God bless & stay fab,<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqZiA2yNDI0KqPUbtf9HUxg0k5jUHxXVqxaWercp-TZ3eMGmusmIZYgJ5BYqZEN32jhZBOK91hzEWy_fNJeiKgbl534LiUfJMDBwrdd-vNvXzjBev7o6_2kH5-CpWLmm2xbEHlBncoLT60jmoqYujuRoOrVMw6dqegBKFdc35MMZFtflrheEI2A7CVMkC/s1037/FabEllis%20Header.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSqZiA2yNDI0KqPUbtf9HUxg0k5jUHxXVqxaWercp-TZ3eMGmusmIZYgJ5BYqZEN32jhZBOK91hzEWy_fNJeiKgbl534LiUfJMDBwrdd-vNvXzjBev7o6_2kH5-CpWLmm2xbEHlBncoLT60jmoqYujuRoOrVMw6dqegBKFdc35MMZFtflrheEI2A7CVMkC/w320-h62/FabEllis%20Header.png" width="320" /></a><p></p><br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-68889452243487448492023-06-29T13:53:00.000-04:002023-06-29T13:53:13.835-04:00Safe Spaces for Everyone<p>Sis,</p><p>A few years ago, it was brought to my attention that a lot of my friends are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. It was an observation spoken, <i>not in a malicious way</i>, but it was noticed. I suppose as a Christian and someone who identifies as heterosexual, it may be something that others didn't quite understand. I kind of laughed at the observation at the time, but when I thought more in depth about it, I realized what they stated was a fact. Many of my friends do identify as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0DqIundhA8h5xbVeUKyAhaNYCpjnaZ2Fiqu_JCkqqXryjGBU3Mo0ZUaRmIUTifyyiheZT2U80wMVQh2qftFO5IXskmnGD8gKr2UIyfMX0a27hc7OcDHORqqTP-_KzHsp0eYiZrC0PVUddDgb5cYw1d62jsCzM-wUU_R9kPX6XF8nULnSJRfORXLPuRB7/s6720/FabEllis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx0DqIundhA8h5xbVeUKyAhaNYCpjnaZ2Fiqu_JCkqqXryjGBU3Mo0ZUaRmIUTifyyiheZT2U80wMVQh2qftFO5IXskmnGD8gKr2UIyfMX0a27hc7OcDHORqqTP-_KzHsp0eYiZrC0PVUddDgb5cYw1d62jsCzM-wUU_R9kPX6XF8nULnSJRfORXLPuRB7/s16000/FabEllis.jpg" /></a><br /><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>The reality for me is that I love people. I love all people. I grew up in a home where I never really felt comfortable to be my authentic self so I masked a lot of my quirks and intricacies to make it easier for others to understand me<i> (i.e. people pleasing)</i>. While I realize sexuality is not a quirk, I do believe it's a part of who you are and I've always felt I wanted to accept people for who and where they are. I never wanted to make any one feel judged or unable to be their complete, full selves around me. <br /><br />I want everyone I encounter to feel like they have a safe space with me. Safe spaces are so needed in this day and sadly, so many of us do not have them. I want to be able to provide that for many. Growing up in the South in the traditional Baptist church, the approach to the gay community at that time from what I'd seen was to shun and even sometimes embarrass gay attendees. I have heard stories more than a few times from friends about being called out by preachers in front of the congregation and made to feel like a spectacle. <br /><br />I do not think this is what Christianity is. I feel that God loves everyone. We are to love people and not judge them. At the end of the day, what do you think will have the most impact? Love or ridicule? As Pride Month comes to a close, I want to share a few film recommendations that really helped me learn about the history of the LGBTQIA+ community and movement. <br /><br />I first started diving into learning more about the community back during quarantine and I've learned so much in the last few years. I think to better understand others, you have to learn more about their history. I hope that these films, if you haven't seen them yet, will leave you more enlightened.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>1. Paris is Burning </b><i>(MAX, Amazon Prime)</i><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6w-MUxqRFtEq8EgZLipUijxwqghmHTE4bu_cl0kEFvT6xondfCzgjcatFDjvEcSjH-DHP2se4z7DfDoNC4E4UvcGki8FuaIb2CRbfOFDUrVNzVDANyXGkqVyCM5nFQABK-Ku-Pm8T2Wwy9KgmEgpy1LvGDC84lBDBzMt042ofQVAgFLXNkvStmuHWDHfS/s1500/ParisIsBurning.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6w-MUxqRFtEq8EgZLipUijxwqghmHTE4bu_cl0kEFvT6xondfCzgjcatFDjvEcSjH-DHP2se4z7DfDoNC4E4UvcGki8FuaIb2CRbfOFDUrVNzVDANyXGkqVyCM5nFQABK-Ku-Pm8T2Wwy9KgmEgpy1LvGDC84lBDBzMt042ofQVAgFLXNkvStmuHWDHfS/w427-h640/ParisIsBurning.jpg" width="427" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>2. The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson </b><i>(Netflix)</i></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADlKX0MVnRspTLN71liS49ULQgROmxnYN8q0h5jEEQ66v3B2tHa4j3GcWXJiupH630zXRMIw7O3tYSmqrkPUEyl_onO5DN3j9kFM6I9tq8Tj3gpWXyGbT28loOOqSbOWfHrBwTelt8F1KgQ1ffZjmz03QwVmR4yoaljZCDBWKhAIoOjSDnKqpr0dvstc3/s454/Marsha%20P%20Johnson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="454" data-original-width="324" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADlKX0MVnRspTLN71liS49ULQgROmxnYN8q0h5jEEQ66v3B2tHa4j3GcWXJiupH630zXRMIw7O3tYSmqrkPUEyl_onO5DN3j9kFM6I9tq8Tj3gpWXyGbT28loOOqSbOWfHrBwTelt8F1KgQ1ffZjmz03QwVmR4yoaljZCDBWKhAIoOjSDnKqpr0dvstc3/w456-h640/Marsha%20P%20Johnson.jpg" width="456" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>3. The Inspection </b><i>(On Demand)</i></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUrzr-4nv4Z3JwT-puozCv7WRiiL-gTA6S9WC905FO34vXBVa76ETuFz4DfTbNkMgbVUmdC3PNtqsAi6FyuGsUvpoJzU83iiF34EeofEBK8QC0JDflR3DAT5Q7387TA7Rw4EYNISRZL6gxhDGqTPesds0NRMLbJXyhAaoAravoYqXYWvbbkt0al7gePGO/s673/The%20Inspection.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="673" data-original-width="474" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUrzr-4nv4Z3JwT-puozCv7WRiiL-gTA6S9WC905FO34vXBVa76ETuFz4DfTbNkMgbVUmdC3PNtqsAi6FyuGsUvpoJzU83iiF34EeofEBK8QC0JDflR3DAT5Q7387TA7Rw4EYNISRZL6gxhDGqTPesds0NRMLbJXyhAaoAravoYqXYWvbbkt0al7gePGO/w450-h640/The%20Inspection.jpg" width="450" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>4. POSE </b><i>(Hulu)</i></span><br /><br /><i>This is one of my favorite shows and if you watch Paris is Burning, you will see how much the show is based on real stories and experiences.</i><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0ESaPQj1gXVrxwjtGI8aKS8EMVBjN-VzKi6gsOEEuMJSlkkaYSbJK6Jfu8SkKttDhCgWv80BpwqNNGDpM_iWczA_T77cmQcOP9kEwQEZ_x6_0MqT3ZRY4M20I5AjU-AAUtOS3OWGfLZjUg5Avr7igSLXGJy8G1TiY7pEVnD32YOqWYbA8FozyNRovyEc/s1000/Pose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit0ESaPQj1gXVrxwjtGI8aKS8EMVBjN-VzKi6gsOEEuMJSlkkaYSbJK6Jfu8SkKttDhCgWv80BpwqNNGDpM_iWczA_T77cmQcOP9kEwQEZ_x6_0MqT3ZRY4M20I5AjU-AAUtOS3OWGfLZjUg5Avr7igSLXGJy8G1TiY7pEVnD32YOqWYbA8FozyNRovyEc/w512-h640/Pose.jpg" width="512" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">What documentaries and movies would you recommend for those wanting to learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community?</span></b></div><br />God bless and stay fab,<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU29meZSlvjGQBQjOVbRW2iAvyF2Pk4SvLjHx-UEONHxz8n1TgdOsnfTqHensUmzIiK7i8NFR_vjaYmjRLpikZVskdHCiBFYnEYCaV_aTKCIaqHItbJufTSvesimi5p_Ra6_MoLeBU6Kq7PsoBhEFAwahYU2QMluNXxxjjfccL1KtkqoiNWxVFmRQ9V--s/s1037/FabEllis%20Header.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU29meZSlvjGQBQjOVbRW2iAvyF2Pk4SvLjHx-UEONHxz8n1TgdOsnfTqHensUmzIiK7i8NFR_vjaYmjRLpikZVskdHCiBFYnEYCaV_aTKCIaqHItbJufTSvesimi5p_Ra6_MoLeBU6Kq7PsoBhEFAwahYU2QMluNXxxjjfccL1KtkqoiNWxVFmRQ9V--s/s320/FabEllis%20Header.png" width="320" /></a><p></p>FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-29551755993318687332023-05-01T16:26:00.002-04:002024-02-16T10:20:28.292-05:00The Art of Dating<div style="text-align: left;">Sis,</div><br /><i>Do men still complain about the cost of dating these days? </i>This thought came to me last week because if you <a href="http://www.instagram.com/iamfabellis" target="_blank">follow me online</a>, I have been outside a lot these days. From art galleries to music events, I have been going out and enjoying myself. All of the events I have been to lately have been free and several have even had free alcohol as well. This is why the question of complaining about the cost of dates came to mind for me recently. I have been married for almost nine years and one thing my husband and I have been big on since day one is continuing to have fun and date each other.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQ1BFXIRGoQt8zbTjo2fiKuqvjLHjXJim2JXBOwRTdJ5XVfraAQZWQTljVbnIb3m0yRqgONeZud300Dn5mDa_3D-tu7dn69Lm4_OfrwvwwmPPA6VCoXYMLVZK7LBfFAN95znCcvjOUF8KXe7MTcFNlj_pVJ1EtgWjd9c_WWFTXodRAwMcM37X7gYAXQ/s1080/Greensboro%20Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQ1BFXIRGoQt8zbTjo2fiKuqvjLHjXJim2JXBOwRTdJ5XVfraAQZWQTljVbnIb3m0yRqgONeZud300Dn5mDa_3D-tu7dn69Lm4_OfrwvwwmPPA6VCoXYMLVZK7LBfFAN95znCcvjOUF8KXe7MTcFNlj_pVJ1EtgWjd9c_WWFTXodRAwMcM37X7gYAXQ/s16000/Greensboro%20Blogger.jpg" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span><br />With us, we've always prioritized dating, but dates do not have to be expensive. In the earliest years of us being together, we used Groupon frequently to try new places in Greensboro and Raleigh. We were two people in our twenties still trying to figure out life, but in the midst of us trying to figure out life, we made spending time a priority. Spending time together never has to cost a lot of money. One of our favorite dates til this day is going to the movies on Tuesdays because Regal has Discount Tuesdays. Plus, we look for new experiences like, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/CroFxgkg1Ia/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" target="_blank">No Skips</a>, that we recently went to, which was such a dope music experience and it was completely free.</div><div><br />New experiences are out there if you're willing to look for them. That's what this month's reflection is really centered on. New experiences do not have to be costly. While we love going going out together, I have embraced doing more things solo. In the last couple of months, I have gone out to coffee shops to get work done, a local networking event for women and even shot content solo. Going to the networking event alone felt a little awkward, but I pushed myself to go, I met several great women from the area and in the end, I was glad that I went.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMTkHucuBmJlomb4c7JdW9qQJwouLUpWUgM1dAdmSGvRnItcyhYlybDwrfRV4X-mz3ycqGBPK23OrfyVAJm1ldTrScn81kr0SJasvOAnCtYVKbuQVtPvKtP3_l6s4uQNcSUwLlzLNIRSWeZFEC1ZbYKaDplBVIoWLpLlPlPQMe4INDZMYI4kJz5CFR-Q/s1423/CAM%20Raleigh.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1423" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMTkHucuBmJlomb4c7JdW9qQJwouLUpWUgM1dAdmSGvRnItcyhYlybDwrfRV4X-mz3ycqGBPK23OrfyVAJm1ldTrScn81kr0SJasvOAnCtYVKbuQVtPvKtP3_l6s4uQNcSUwLlzLNIRSWeZFEC1ZbYKaDplBVIoWLpLlPlPQMe4INDZMYI4kJz5CFR-Q/s16000/CAM%20Raleigh.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHdpxNTmc5jABv3K4aXlUjoiJ0V_XZNEJlJlNiHF1hRyy90e6I2A9ydjQO0kvALGMjzGgxtMHKVEvz0qvOLLr6oK6lMVze6VLEzrN9OMZtpY1wmC1LDChWzgZWlpA62le1KdHSgjn8a8TvUucQmROTq-RbdQgvrXLaAWJTG2of8JfeAMWZAXXr7e4ZA/s1800/Beverly%20McIver%20Artist.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmHdpxNTmc5jABv3K4aXlUjoiJ0V_XZNEJlJlNiHF1hRyy90e6I2A9ydjQO0kvALGMjzGgxtMHKVEvz0qvOLLr6oK6lMVze6VLEzrN9OMZtpY1wmC1LDChWzgZWlpA62le1KdHSgjn8a8TvUucQmROTq-RbdQgvrXLaAWJTG2of8JfeAMWZAXXr7e4ZA/s16000/Beverly%20McIver%20Artist.jpg" /></a><br /><br />If I can leave you with something, I want to leave this... Date yourself and date your person. Look for more in this life and be willing to try new things. I grew up in a household where a lot of the people around me placed limitations on themselves due to religion as well as what I feel were their own fears. Because of this, I lived in a lot of fear of doing new things until my mid-twenties. Something clicked in me one day that I knew there was more to this life and this world than what I'd seen and I wanted to explore more of it.<br /><br />I want that for everyone around me. I want you to want more. What more is will be different for everyone, but I want you to know that you don't have to ever limit yourself. Also, don't limit yourself due to money. Being an entrepreneur like I am often places me on a budget, but I don't let that limit me or my experiences. I find events that are free and I go out there. I hope this will encourage you to go out there too sis.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVCLwxJ7htG3oXLpjPBUD_HpDW-WKQKpMd7_lP1r6e6C_1bzfTnbE9ZpdcLStLrfSZFs2fasnBEZpwtundP5pZDKTBFzaObSn8bZ2_vmMX1xaAOGSJKnBlaX1lRCz3Exkak-ububkrSu2W75jF8Yz4s84UJaZR8NxZPkD79_sIrNuAldiYf_z_h1mWQ/s1161/NC%20Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1161" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBVCLwxJ7htG3oXLpjPBUD_HpDW-WKQKpMd7_lP1r6e6C_1bzfTnbE9ZpdcLStLrfSZFs2fasnBEZpwtundP5pZDKTBFzaObSn8bZ2_vmMX1xaAOGSJKnBlaX1lRCz3Exkak-ububkrSu2W75jF8Yz4s84UJaZR8NxZPkD79_sIrNuAldiYf_z_h1mWQ/s16000/NC%20Blogger.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_-q0tehBb8dflx9yuiIekDEdqwmScCicz4Bx3SaTaQbElIO7w9GzipMGmXdrTx-uzlE4VF8lsyYPxpRbowFD1xli4Lk3YRixaFiRXRoHOa-lcAuBoTFZaWsVKHIjkXDUMty9y6u1Vr_7vdfdHGb16CZso8wcycLAOFnOUH_d3TVbflyUgrZcRQuksQ/s1628/Beverly%20McIver.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1628" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy_-q0tehBb8dflx9yuiIekDEdqwmScCicz4Bx3SaTaQbElIO7w9GzipMGmXdrTx-uzlE4VF8lsyYPxpRbowFD1xli4Lk3YRixaFiRXRoHOa-lcAuBoTFZaWsVKHIjkXDUMty9y6u1Vr_7vdfdHGb16CZso8wcycLAOFnOUH_d3TVbflyUgrZcRQuksQ/s16000/Beverly%20McIver.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>All artwork is by Beverly McIver and is currently on display at <a href="https://camraleigh.org/" target="_blank">CAM Raleigh</a> in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina.</i></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">What is a free or affordable activity you enjoy doing?</span></b></div><br />God bless & stay fab,<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FdlkXE_GZYx7FET673MPZSXaiJ6FCdvvERcKiQE2vo0QnX6IFqXX9lFlPQVcRl93Q12Addo4V5dOPhZ06d4wooi7rhBylS68ylH908tv5iQuN5WwrK2_ySB5uWC1jmYeOq7cd5OZ8sQoZLiyqXuJY-wCdHXgKzZxvjZM27_4lm56J0_P78aXfY3V_A/s1037/FabEllis%20Header.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" height="39" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3FdlkXE_GZYx7FET673MPZSXaiJ6FCdvvERcKiQE2vo0QnX6IFqXX9lFlPQVcRl93Q12Addo4V5dOPhZ06d4wooi7rhBylS68ylH908tv5iQuN5WwrK2_ySB5uWC1jmYeOq7cd5OZ8sQoZLiyqXuJY-wCdHXgKzZxvjZM27_4lm56J0_P78aXfY3V_A/w200-h39/FabEllis%20Header.png" width="200" /></a></div></div>FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-84427630417723367732023-03-26T00:00:00.007-04:002024-02-16T12:54:28.756-05:00Air Max Day 2023<p>Beauties,<br /><br />This year is my husband and I's third year celebrating Air Max Day. I look forward to Air Max Day every year now because it's a time that we get to celebrate something we both enjoy together, <i>sneakers</i>! As I shared <a href="https://www.fabellis.com/2021/03/air-max-day-2021.html" target="_blank">the first year</a>, my husband gifted me <a href="https://bit.ly/4bCDVAD" target="_blank">the first Air Max silhouette I fell in love with</a> and each year, we've been celebrating with a new silhouette. The cool thing about this year is that I was able to take a moment to really put on my creative hat and think about how I wanted the vibe and feel of our pictures to be.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVoKKEtii0mJSkFrMcIro6YROUcTcypfputR86H7QBuFpbz-BmMwWwVACCA1l3hb2g9P1BVMtmE6Pwvvhrk1xP7MCK_CVIQCQkWd3RSzadi1AB6LnJ6Xnut_r4K9H7OVyYx8ioQXukIiaTz4sY6t1ihm5DRy9EAthEJCPPnr_5AHk8VTDf2hUqYsaVP9J/s3079/NC%20Influencer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3079" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAVoKKEtii0mJSkFrMcIro6YROUcTcypfputR86H7QBuFpbz-BmMwWwVACCA1l3hb2g9P1BVMtmE6Pwvvhrk1xP7MCK_CVIQCQkWd3RSzadi1AB6LnJ6Xnut_r4K9H7OVyYx8ioQXukIiaTz4sY6t1ihm5DRy9EAthEJCPPnr_5AHk8VTDf2hUqYsaVP9J/s16000/NC%20Influencer.jpg" /></a></div><p>This year has been a little different for me creatively because although I always love using a professional photographer, I've taken a step back from it to start creating more on my own. I've seen a lot of people talking about how true creatives are those that create something out of nothing. I think that is so true and lately, I've wanted to stretch myself creatively. I want to spend more time seeing if I could come up with ideas, execute them and bring them to life. </p><p>With that in mind, I knew that it was really important to me to keep this annual tradition of Air Max Day going for us. So, I looked on Pinterest about a week before Air Max Day to see if anything stood out to me. I knew I wanted to include flowers since it's Spring and so much is blooming in our area. I found a few images for inspiration, went to Trader Joe's and bought several bouquets of flowers and came home to get started.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDob0w9triSF5K7RTycv9VgkjVRT2jrzgQYMCRW6HOnKs5jJB2uqI3LS7gDP_uCSUXo1CNQKUKN6SaRGSeMh_2h_go9esN1xm60mEks8HjU-7dknojKz7W3a5gcElkSzv5NNMdnkV_O-44ijjQS_EtVOvBJGnE0dJK9kp8OyoJDI1uKR1gkIaFhBDqYZP/s3100/FabEllis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3100" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWDob0w9triSF5K7RTycv9VgkjVRT2jrzgQYMCRW6HOnKs5jJB2uqI3LS7gDP_uCSUXo1CNQKUKN6SaRGSeMh_2h_go9esN1xm60mEks8HjU-7dknojKz7W3a5gcElkSzv5NNMdnkV_O-44ijjQS_EtVOvBJGnE0dJK9kp8OyoJDI1uKR1gkIaFhBDqYZP/s16000/FabEllis.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEb0rRvqrO2BBP5DwqioubGEMNOCdc_Cv82scRcZFcWg6b0zVBVKI-Tc0Izwo60tf8ZusJOmS8e-8XI485hCTQFtC1u-pmIXonjNPRuu4wCbAuAaHZFBiofRqxXuJDG3_uFg7aOkCDJPRqRifx9pe62AXhXL-LBkyFtFcrC78ZmsWp3cHFULq1_e28zakj/s3024/Air%20Max.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2618" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEb0rRvqrO2BBP5DwqioubGEMNOCdc_Cv82scRcZFcWg6b0zVBVKI-Tc0Izwo60tf8ZusJOmS8e-8XI485hCTQFtC1u-pmIXonjNPRuu4wCbAuAaHZFBiofRqxXuJDG3_uFg7aOkCDJPRqRifx9pe62AXhXL-LBkyFtFcrC78ZmsWp3cHFULq1_e28zakj/s16000/Air%20Max.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I created my own bouquet and showed my husband the theme I was going for. He chose his outfit, which was perfect for the feel of the images and we took our tripod and remote to a local park and got these images in about 30 minutes. I felt so accomplished that day. Always remember, nothing you create is small. Everything you deem important <i>is</i> important. Keep creating because you deserve to share your gifts and the world needs them.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxFPpoXsRIZUkR2vr9BojLGQBK06lireDpViMFSsBuYBgXaHx0hOepLlPfJIYFqIg0SocI1WZQLdufJJKik05TiVlPZENaI-vjeY_p_MVF4XTYH5FaC-WGIS8et_3a6flIpm6iP01QETv6neiFg2IJ635egTSvL7drl84yVIhVvxA84m-Z-MP4Prh8VTI/s4032/Air%20Max%20Day.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYxFPpoXsRIZUkR2vr9BojLGQBK06lireDpViMFSsBuYBgXaHx0hOepLlPfJIYFqIg0SocI1WZQLdufJJKik05TiVlPZENaI-vjeY_p_MVF4XTYH5FaC-WGIS8et_3a6flIpm6iP01QETv6neiFg2IJ635egTSvL7drl84yVIhVvxA84m-Z-MP4Prh8VTI/s16000/Air%20Max%20Day.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">How do you like this year's look? Are you a creative?</b></div><br />God bless & stay fab,<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXdv-W-6gv-5W27PMNrYD2_Bk-6xJDRfUGPoMwjQ3k-53gPtZyjKtEhnVVJNALrajnBsa1aFsA74RGi2aajarYgPuF_62jkKTK0y0a6Dq4DcvLVB-v_1gNKK11rp7KWrOHbOoaCW60KJ4ETPFg7lS59Pa_8jafecJBTSuq9T3cm-zqoq1Ur1TPGl1Qg/s1037/FabEllis%20Header.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnXdv-W-6gv-5W27PMNrYD2_Bk-6xJDRfUGPoMwjQ3k-53gPtZyjKtEhnVVJNALrajnBsa1aFsA74RGi2aajarYgPuF_62jkKTK0y0a6Dq4DcvLVB-v_1gNKK11rp7KWrOHbOoaCW60KJ4ETPFg7lS59Pa_8jafecJBTSuq9T3cm-zqoq1Ur1TPGl1Qg/s320/FabEllis%20Header.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-7673213553364196882022-03-26T11:17:00.002-04:002022-03-26T11:27:40.863-04:00Air Max Day 2022<p>Beauties,<br /><br />It's that special day of the year again. <i>It's Air Max Day!</i> I had so much fun participating in <a href="https://www.fabellis.com/2021/03/air-max-day-2021.html" target="_blank">Air Max Day last year</a> with my husband and sharing how Air Max was one of the first sneakers that really caught my eye years ago. I got such a great response from<span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5SVpfByp6/?utm_medium=copy_link" target="_blank">styling our Air Max together last year</a></span> that we decided to make this an annual tradition. So, this year, we decided to take a different approach to styling our Air Max. This year is all about color and individuality.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPMqmKIHGoHH7jUhGHh_CuIpNr2Lt7zRykY_n3VZuQCPkMbHoJ7G3HSjGF_Y-Uihl12QP786nGceOaS1pjN4EbmPTizZGkdAF9gL1E1bi3tFh8GOuUsMMpr6PL679DkzJGp22k2MOxQ9KFZrBUe8ug5voWKydHMD5SYpu5opquw_-Z3IN5Ywoq5uIAA/s6720/AirMaxDay.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPMqmKIHGoHH7jUhGHh_CuIpNr2Lt7zRykY_n3VZuQCPkMbHoJ7G3HSjGF_Y-Uihl12QP786nGceOaS1pjN4EbmPTizZGkdAF9gL1E1bi3tFh8GOuUsMMpr6PL679DkzJGp22k2MOxQ9KFZrBUe8ug5voWKydHMD5SYpu5opquw_-Z3IN5Ywoq5uIAA/s16000/AirMaxDay.jpg" /></a><br /><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>One thing I have noticed about my husband and his sneakers is that he really enjoys classic styles. So, it's no surprise that he went with the classic, Air Max 1 this year and the best part about his sneakers are not only that they work with a range of outfits, but they are customized. We love our last name around here so you're bound to see Carter on a few things in our closets. Plus, the navy color on his sneakers is such a clean color that works with lots of denim looks.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwA7JyUnjMBoYflarpVoVZE0AqHNVUAXRPZOrgajBbxxQL8pWx1TTtSRXHOs_4DH-RYO66aMBJOq0jfXSjDDXjDA-OoOTzPBWPGMrcgSKOQLmNOd2h-SPC6XUg-goi_8VWDEvtHk7Irylr46ASYRxD0Bzt909j51RGBmChj4Iim1JvCtrr90e5Xh1FA/s5559/FabEllis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5559" data-original-width="4359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEwA7JyUnjMBoYflarpVoVZE0AqHNVUAXRPZOrgajBbxxQL8pWx1TTtSRXHOs_4DH-RYO66aMBJOq0jfXSjDDXjDA-OoOTzPBWPGMrcgSKOQLmNOd2h-SPC6XUg-goi_8VWDEvtHk7Irylr46ASYRxD0Bzt909j51RGBmChj4Iim1JvCtrr90e5Xh1FA/s16000/FabEllis.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoes6m7duSuqKlFynr7OI7q2tC6XiQQo-CJgoNDg28PuQotfVn6La7S8A4vhmIym1Wx_yWVGEg0nsS_Qoy-rrOlOUsFVbln7TraWZCCeN7VeeHURRh8mMyVXHYlKAtZb2y39Pva64IdOm8rp5x_L8RFw8inQ_HaelCkC_6cHpt9ni24NDPVqf6g067RA/s6720/Air%20Max%201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoes6m7duSuqKlFynr7OI7q2tC6XiQQo-CJgoNDg28PuQotfVn6La7S8A4vhmIym1Wx_yWVGEg0nsS_Qoy-rrOlOUsFVbln7TraWZCCeN7VeeHURRh8mMyVXHYlKAtZb2y39Pva64IdOm8rp5x_L8RFw8inQ_HaelCkC_6cHpt9ni24NDPVqf6g067RA/s16000/Air%20Max%201.jpg" /></a><br /><br />For me, I am currently really loving the color green so when I saw these<span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <a href="https://bit.ly/3iBC7xk" target="_blank">Air Max Pre-Day LX</a></span> go on sale, I decided to get them. I had been on the fence about them <i>(...because it's easy to overspend on sneakers)</i>, but I'm really glad I got them. I don't own any green sneakers and they really give such a pop of color to my sneaker collection. I decided to pair them with things already in my closet including this Eloquii cropped blazer and Lane Bryant cropped jeans.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpqXnZXyZnqkZlzuQGiR4Mo7U67E1DU6tGSnbhHieOvemHixihmOqYpbv8gephnHUBcVfQTSr0xtAIsK8gCzUOLdaPReqwERc9ft7XfcIz-kic3IVOmumwRlVe7S_SoIDZk47bkcz2mzTGbHB9DN0pMbkaoUlIYuSB-vqPkt9kPnN3GrFTGbTYf5BDQ/s6501/Air%20Max%20Day.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6501" data-original-width="4334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFpqXnZXyZnqkZlzuQGiR4Mo7U67E1DU6tGSnbhHieOvemHixihmOqYpbv8gephnHUBcVfQTSr0xtAIsK8gCzUOLdaPReqwERc9ft7XfcIz-kic3IVOmumwRlVe7S_SoIDZk47bkcz2mzTGbHB9DN0pMbkaoUlIYuSB-vqPkt9kPnN3GrFTGbTYf5BDQ/s16000/Air%20Max%20Day.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65HhA5cmC6zgF6oVg0szfjDgnNv031_qjTqRDmszfIDIRXu3VIvDhH-HCMwCmNVCGgRJdyDjEfE3RKk3UDIBpB87Inw9mmrq7yLUb23EincUzKYRUSwWZOGKH-ONmZx4GkV1AROHDPaKH3q5Q80ugYnU_SLHR3VPwmVmjGunVSPQ0we3yjYKucSTsfg/s5712/Air%20Max%20Day%202022.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65HhA5cmC6zgF6oVg0szfjDgnNv031_qjTqRDmszfIDIRXu3VIvDhH-HCMwCmNVCGgRJdyDjEfE3RKk3UDIBpB87Inw9mmrq7yLUb23EincUzKYRUSwWZOGKH-ONmZx4GkV1AROHDPaKH3q5Q80ugYnU_SLHR3VPwmVmjGunVSPQ0we3yjYKucSTsfg/s16000/Air%20Max%20Day%202022.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I love how our blue and green outfits coordinate this year and shooting this look together was so much fun. If you are looking for a few Air Max to add to your collection, <i>check out a few styles I'm loving below.</i><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQYq_oQ2ZTcAa33birDlk26qTApf-ldnlw-cf3Xk8WlNRg2rd6ZSklVh4prGuxPfYzeDzoohan79D240o3QEN3gMg73NN-iI6OLVQcipvsqhR81qa1pgpKRqYMdYFJRDobg0o_NNQe0ygqnho1yd4XtsBLGNmYTA7ykjPn-ksyqT9_MqJhjpnw50QbQw/s5155/Greensboro%20Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5155" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQYq_oQ2ZTcAa33birDlk26qTApf-ldnlw-cf3Xk8WlNRg2rd6ZSklVh4prGuxPfYzeDzoohan79D240o3QEN3gMg73NN-iI6OLVQcipvsqhR81qa1pgpKRqYMdYFJRDobg0o_NNQe0ygqnho1yd4XtsBLGNmYTA7ykjPn-ksyqT9_MqJhjpnw50QbQw/s16000/Greensboro%20Blogger.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4730222"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/fd964d16fd49dfa96991a493d45d75c70397c343/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Happy Air Max Day from The Carters!</span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">What Air Max are you wanting to add to your closet right now?</span></b></div><br />God bless & stay fab,<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkg-Fk6ZsDvhIt9WSwuQBj-uEWYO9s7ufdR8dko5aLOnblUauNaF4sNzFxthtuab5tS5WJWQxxsPTGc55ElQkuss4Yzgw9Cjq_rdSOc0qpp7nVgTSDPRPJUWVJWvOOpdMTZHhv3utc0cRsSu4MxT7xwBE8vzTrkCvCjsfuL0iWr2Hr156aeDipki7VIA/s1037/FabEllis%20Header.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkg-Fk6ZsDvhIt9WSwuQBj-uEWYO9s7ufdR8dko5aLOnblUauNaF4sNzFxthtuab5tS5WJWQxxsPTGc55ElQkuss4Yzgw9Cjq_rdSOc0qpp7nVgTSDPRPJUWVJWvOOpdMTZHhv3utc0cRsSu4MxT7xwBE8vzTrkCvCjsfuL0iWr2Hr156aeDipki7VIA/w320-h62/FabEllis%20Header.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-5543513612251996672022-01-17T15:00:00.098-05:002022-04-08T11:34:21.001-04:00Fatphobia, Viral Tweets & A Message<div class="separator">Beauties,</div><p>It's a new year and I've already experienced two firsts in my life. I recently went viral on Twitter for the first time ever, which was such a strange experience yet good in so many ways. It was strange for me because I've been on Twitter for over 10 years and although I tweet often, I've never really given much thought to going viral. I tweet randomness like most people, but also helpful things when they come to mind.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUdbU1io8CjXAUkbUukqtz7HpoDIgP9xDeLobnUdY4BzRG1AQTy-Oze-e_0UDCALR8ruV1WzyZHi7YYduOAVZ9v_HoPLqOsyzbyChYyvNP11PseSmWqT17DJndX2A9eC5Rsvq3B9rFLmtXT1JkskBqS9Uqa3PX0WLvCVHYmGcSkBHdxW6PAwEYrYoWA/s5110/Greensboro%20Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5110" data-original-width="4203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHUdbU1io8CjXAUkbUukqtz7HpoDIgP9xDeLobnUdY4BzRG1AQTy-Oze-e_0UDCALR8ruV1WzyZHi7YYduOAVZ9v_HoPLqOsyzbyChYyvNP11PseSmWqT17DJndX2A9eC5Rsvq3B9rFLmtXT1JkskBqS9Uqa3PX0WLvCVHYmGcSkBHdxW6PAwEYrYoWA/s16000/Greensboro%20Blogger.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />This was one of those times I shared something I deemed helpful and it blew up. You can see the Twitter thread<span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <a href="https://twitter.com/iamfabellis/status/1479516288313667587?cxt=HHwWhsC5xbaOpogpAAAA" target="_blank"><i><b>here</b></i></a></span>. Of all things to go viral,<span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <span><a href="https://twitter.com/iamfabellis/status/1479516288313667587?cxt=HHwWhsC5xbaOpogpAAAA" target="_blank"><i><b>this one</b></i></a></span></span> was a good one because I pray it was helpful to someone. I'm also all about Black creatives protecting their work and getting their coins so if anything of mine had to go viral, I'm glad this tweet did</div><br /><p></p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">FYI: Stop submitting full creative concepts to brands before you have a finalized, signed contract unless you have an NDA.</p>— Ashley Carter (@iamfabellis) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamfabellis/status/1479516288313667587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 7, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script></center><br />In addition to this, I also experienced being<span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span><b><i><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CYrDo7aM9n1/?utm_medium=copy_link" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">featured</span></a> </i></b>by one of my favorite brands, Dr. Martens, which was so exciting because if you all follow me on Instagram, you already know... Dr. Martens are on my feet 75% of the time. I love them so much that I even created<span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <a href="https://www.fabellis.com/2020/09/the411ondrmartens.html" target="_blank"><b><i>a guide</i></b></a></span> to answer questions about them because I get asked questions about them constantly. When I saw the notification on my phone that they featured my picture, I think I was in disbelief at first.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4kPjdzhIEzLGJAuYHFrD1KUszjSRRwNZC-DSxx7ibYlzzFxdNn_rIGwg2tjFELwjNxlkYLXtJ0RVkj7yW_mCGMyhJ7K_ehkrJVUglcie8U5hzoQJfB275kok-F29PkurUUFi9PRiwQ4nP7jXiNF_HUUrfoiO4dJQoAkxrbFkL0ByIF6vmX179PIDLQ/s5712/Target%20Black%20History%20Month.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5712" data-original-width="4480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE4kPjdzhIEzLGJAuYHFrD1KUszjSRRwNZC-DSxx7ibYlzzFxdNn_rIGwg2tjFELwjNxlkYLXtJ0RVkj7yW_mCGMyhJ7K_ehkrJVUglcie8U5hzoQJfB275kok-F29PkurUUFi9PRiwQ4nP7jXiNF_HUUrfoiO4dJQoAkxrbFkL0ByIF6vmX179PIDLQ/s16000/Target%20Black%20History%20Month.jpg" /></a><br /><br />I was in disbelief because I've been rocking Dr. Martens heavily for the last three years and I've never been featured on their page before. Plus, more than anything, I don't see plus size bodies featured on their page often if at all. The lack of body diversity was something I was already leaning towards DMing them about because it was very noticeable and it was starting to bother me as a customer. Then boom,<span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CYrDo7aM9n1/?utm_medium=copy_link" target="_blank"><i><b>I was featured on their page</b></i></a></span></span>! It was such an amazing feeling not only for me personally, but just to see a plus size person on their page was like, <i><b>"OK! This is progress! Yes!"</b></i><br /><br />I spent most of my day at work so excited about the feature and then when I got off work and got a chance to check the feature again, I began to realize the repercussions of being featured on such a large platform that doesn't typically show plus size bodies. <i>Now let me preface this by saying that I have experienced small doses of fatphobia online before; however, it was in such small amounts that I was able to laugh it off, block the person immediately and move on with my day.</i> This was the first time I had had so many nasty, rude comments directed directly towards me at one time.<br /><br />It feels weird in saying this, but despite how confident I am, the amount of nasty comments at once in that moment was still triggering. Thankfully only a few people were bold enough to DM me, but because Dr. Martens shared my image on all of their social media platforms, there were nasty, fatphobic comments on every platform. It was alarming for me because even though I've been in the blogging game for a minute, my following is very much still on a smaller scale. So, I don't tend to have a lot of the same experiences that creatives and influencers with larger platforms may experience.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRtncwqemV0Ov7pdAapHKTeegPhX6mts0a6yvZcQW--CfIaxtw47ndzuwwPtKdq_ad47_DGDJ2BB4KbgvtLhjZbb5G8MArn0UPmEy1WEL3ax2y7rIzQ-V0zODMdH80qhhvFzn3eyhpMxvIMe9bWbjg3Q45bMMDf3veqdJdt-AfZT4ySAdwvBXLy08eQ/s6601/FabEllis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6601" data-original-width="4401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRtncwqemV0Ov7pdAapHKTeegPhX6mts0a6yvZcQW--CfIaxtw47ndzuwwPtKdq_ad47_DGDJ2BB4KbgvtLhjZbb5G8MArn0UPmEy1WEL3ax2y7rIzQ-V0zODMdH80qhhvFzn3eyhpMxvIMe9bWbjg3Q45bMMDf3veqdJdt-AfZT4ySAdwvBXLy08eQ/s16000/FabEllis.jpg" /></a><br /><br />So, why am I even sharing this? I want to show the reality of what influencers can sometimes experience as well as give an outlet to my feelings in that moment. Also, I hope someone who needs this will receive this because all of this is a reminder for you and myself that you have to be so grounded in who you are that the opinions of others don't move you. It's OK to be triggered. It's OK to have a moment. It's OK to even question yourself, BUT... You can't stay in that place. Take your moment then get back to knowing who you are. <br /><br />People who have all these things to say about you online don't know you. They see an image and they make an assumption about your health, your habits and about who you are as a whole. They don't know what you've been through nor where you're going. I realized last year when I would see fatphobic comments left on images Athleta would share of plus sized bodies, including mine, that the world is a crazy place. People were legitimately mad about seeing plus size women wearing athletic attire. Make it make sense, please.<br /><br /><b><i>In the end, you have to be good with YOU because the world is a mess. People will project their issues, insecurities and more onto you for zero reason. You're living your life, happily. Continue to do that. </i></b>I personally took this experience as my reminder to love myself fully, take breaks from social media when needed and that this could be a set up for something bigger down the line. Had I experienced this years ago, I'm not sure I would have been able to handle it as well as I did today. That is a blessing within itself.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdKmw_tqjkaEI9W7yIW4I7nKS0rykK2a2gi6VZHwvD5G6eiBaCZKap2eTCt3871IWol_3mzhkQ3h7anrB5CeE0aYjXWW-EXsD9R2L2_Cs8edDg9P7N0kk40qNgqqCFxsrhWpikamnyum2maLt3QvJ_fSlbZeqyNpnhBnQIJ2TbZqqBybNTm5Kl5vumw/s6594/JoliexNoire.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6594" data-original-width="4396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEdKmw_tqjkaEI9W7yIW4I7nKS0rykK2a2gi6VZHwvD5G6eiBaCZKap2eTCt3871IWol_3mzhkQ3h7anrB5CeE0aYjXWW-EXsD9R2L2_Cs8edDg9P7N0kk40qNgqqCFxsrhWpikamnyum2maLt3QvJ_fSlbZeqyNpnhBnQIJ2TbZqqBybNTm5Kl5vumw/s16000/JoliexNoire.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">How do you handle nasty comments online? What do you do to stay grounded on social media?</span></b></div><br />God bless & stay fab,<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjALf04az0Uqb1Ajm-lnh0Ns9I_FV9YaGYDm7DP6Vc8h3hJ43o4nn6u3WzCQwytDEeQiNCvGo_OI_641IIgPb-ktvOz8wTNTZP9ilcOwdJ5bU1Qnf2NlSSQt0BLYVG2OmwuJIBxOR1qugx44GXrjKELSntdzFl2vu_POHFLdnvZpKHSPtQbXGlZJ-yBmA=s1037" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjALf04az0Uqb1Ajm-lnh0Ns9I_FV9YaGYDm7DP6Vc8h3hJ43o4nn6u3WzCQwytDEeQiNCvGo_OI_641IIgPb-ktvOz8wTNTZP9ilcOwdJ5bU1Qnf2NlSSQt0BLYVG2OmwuJIBxOR1qugx44GXrjKELSntdzFl2vu_POHFLdnvZpKHSPtQbXGlZJ-yBmA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-35466896999431783242021-09-11T11:09:00.001-04:002021-09-12T18:32:26.718-04:00A Love Letter to Black Owned Businesses<p>Dear Black Business Owners,<br /><br />I woke up with an urge to write this this morning because Black Owned Businesses are dear to my heart. Anyone who knows me knows this; however, if you are new here, I want you to know this first and foremost. I have always supported Black Owned Businesses and over the years, the surge of Black Owned Businesses has been both encouraging and inspiring for me to watch. We have been doing the darn thang and I'm here for it! <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwbfa3umCmdpCJ_qSNeadHNF7wwVCvl1IFBva_1ipGz23ISyVJ1niosGo4ND7SZtdkrvNAWXfq_JhrlAOxD8q9BUe5vdD5WwxPbBvW9-3AI6V7Ks70EhnhnUtE8wAy_G0CrrNsK_2pMYR/s2048/FabEllis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTwbfa3umCmdpCJ_qSNeadHNF7wwVCvl1IFBva_1ipGz23ISyVJ1niosGo4ND7SZtdkrvNAWXfq_JhrlAOxD8q9BUe5vdD5WwxPbBvW9-3AI6V7Ks70EhnhnUtE8wAy_G0CrrNsK_2pMYR/s16000/FabEllis.jpg" /></a><br /><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>I originally grew up in a very small, rural town in North Carolina. I knew of a handful of Black Owned Businesses in our town. However, to think that now a strong majority of my everyday wears are from Black Owned Businesses is something I could have never imagined growing up. <i>I love that for us!</i> Also, with all of the trials that 2020 brought us last year, one of the bright lights during that time was Black Owned Businesses were being shown and highlighted more than ever. For me, it introduced me to so many new brands and small businesses. While I love supporting Black designers that may be in stores such as Target and/or have larger businesses online, this light gave me the chance to support even more small businesses. <br /><br />I have spent the last year adding to my collection of Black Owned pieces in my wardrobe and even seeking out Black service providers in my area. It has been such a great experience being able to support my brothers and sisters and I have made some wonderful connections along the way.<b> I want this love letter to contain my admiration, my respect and my love for Black Owned Businesses.</b> <i>I also want it to share some advice too.</i><br /><br />I always want Black Owned Businesses to win! <i>Always! </i>As a customer, I have been disappointed in a few businesses over the last couple of months and I realized first that a few bad experiences do not equate to a whole experience. I would never let a few experiences stop me from supporting my people. <i>Someone may miss the nugget in that. </i>I also realized that the disappointments in these experiences were all very similar even though they were different types of businesses I was supporting.<br /><br />So, as someone who has the experience of being a customer, a consumer, a Black Business Owner <i>in my own right</i> and years of administrative and customer service work, I wanted to share a few things that may help Black Owned Businesses, especially small businesses, navigate business and aid in the customer experience.<br /><br /><b>1. Before starting your business, develop processes to help your business run as smooth as possible.</b><br /><br />While this may seem self explanatory, it is not always that simple. I feel like a lot people have a deep desire to start a business and often dive in head first only to realize later that they missed a few things before starting. Seeing the big picture is always important, but in starting a business, you have to develop the smaller steps that lead up to the big picture. This is not something that always comes easily to people so that is why small business centers, business coaches and more can be essential for business owners.<br /><br />Because there are so many types of businesses out there, I feel the easiest way to give an example is like this... Imagine you want to start a business while still working full time. How will that process work? Think about it! Make a list of how you can make it work for you. You can develop your website and social media on your off days. You can use a few hours after work each day to promote your product/service online, engage with your social media audience and/or pack orders. Developing a process instead of winging it will always pay off.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRShUa1pVBk15Sth5P99myuf2rggyByP7W1K-QWapD9psTr7B_JPDbndy1kd4YKFTnFlpPaGKhDeHvJXaIlHBmjN5tIAfwr8LFdDuGE9lKlXTbr6huiZZyS-g0fw7R508lMshwITzyeJs3/s2048/Greensboro+Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRShUa1pVBk15Sth5P99myuf2rggyByP7W1K-QWapD9psTr7B_JPDbndy1kd4YKFTnFlpPaGKhDeHvJXaIlHBmjN5tIAfwr8LFdDuGE9lKlXTbr6huiZZyS-g0fw7R508lMshwITzyeJs3/s16000/Greensboro+Blogger.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><b>2. Communicate expectations and delivery standards early.</b><br /><br />My first bit of advice leads right into this one. Communication is key! Use your website to share proper expectations. For example, if it takes you up to 48 hours to respond to email inquiries, say that on your website. If you only ship on a certain day of the week, say that on your website. If your turnaround time for shipping can take up to two weeks, say that on your website. You avoid a lot of issues by just clearly stating expectations on your website.<br /><br /><b>3. Develop an email list and utilize it. </b><i><b>Stop relying on social media to be your only source of communication with customers.</b><br /></i><br />I know we live in a world that uses social media heavily; however, if you rely on social media as the only way to communicate with customers, you will miss someone every time. Why? First, social media is fast paced and things disappear in the shuffle quickly. Plus, you have customers who only use social media at certain times, may work during the day or simply just aren't online when you post. This is why an email list is essential.<br /><br />Almost everyone in the world will at least check their emails. Develop an email list and use it to share sales, delivery delays or any important information that is needed with your customers. I know I can personally say that email and text programs tend to work best for me as a customer and consumer.<br /><br /><b>4. Always remain professional.</b><br /><br />Above all else when running a business, remaining professional will take you so far. I know it can be hard and I won't be one to tell you that the customer is always right because some situations you may encounter can't be resolved; however, your attitude and manner in the way you act with your customer will speak volumes. Being respectful and courteous is key. If an issue arises, offer them something to ease the situation. Also, as much as you may have the urge to do so, don't share negative experiences with customers publicly. While it can feel redeeming for you in the moment, it can alternatively shed a negative light on you and your business to strangers. Keep it professional.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE2aGAi1Qf5Cf4PhBF1w93raYYw_Vg7Rdu7EKbwqBIx4UidcQTj40KUhD1_kKgU8xvgYb06Os-Ht52qVGFSAUSwWj7Y9KXZfZzFJ8FfaEHHKjuTB0omeEJxM8ane0uI87gaKq28cHaQY-x/s2048/iamfabellis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE2aGAi1Qf5Cf4PhBF1w93raYYw_Vg7Rdu7EKbwqBIx4UidcQTj40KUhD1_kKgU8xvgYb06Os-Ht52qVGFSAUSwWj7Y9KXZfZzFJ8FfaEHHKjuTB0omeEJxM8ane0uI87gaKq28cHaQY-x/s16000/iamfabellis.jpg" /></a><br /><br />If you are a Black Owned Business reading this, I want you to know that I want you to win! Every business encounter won't be a positive one, but setting expectations early and handling all situations professionally can really set you up for success.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">What do you think of the advice I shared? Anything you would add?</b></div><br /><br />God bless & stay fab,<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qXrAzih5Cgi-qzVasZ4i_WtjRixBVV7dSBpmSx2vIpGlHBFqVlVZNzdoOjn4Ykzn0H62PKvevr8dtkZ_QhlXMkTly70i59NI-PQc_gmiuUVvYGT_ALEaF_2Six2L36emA8bzO2u9NrB/s1037/FabEllis+Header.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qXrAzih5Cgi-qzVasZ4i_WtjRixBVV7dSBpmSx2vIpGlHBFqVlVZNzdoOjn4Ykzn0H62PKvevr8dtkZ_QhlXMkTly70i59NI-PQc_gmiuUVvYGT_ALEaF_2Six2L36emA8bzO2u9NrB/s320/FabEllis+Header.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-7414564114916537452021-03-29T07:00:00.259-04:002021-03-29T12:14:42.069-04:00Adding the Perfect Rug to My Cloffice with Mohawk Home<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This post is sponsored by Mohawk Home.<br /> </i></div>Beauties,<br /><br />I'm so excited to share today's post with <a href="https://www.mohawkhome.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Mohawk Home</span></a> with you! Ever since my husband and I moved into our home just over three years ago (<i>...time flies girl</i>), I knew that I wanted to revamp some of the rooms in our home. One of the best pieces of advice I can give that I learned quickly is to take your time and do one room at a time. My cloffice (<i>closet + office</i>) is my special place in our home and I felt it important to start here. I decided that my first step for this space was to choose a rug that not only gave the room a more plush feel, but some personality! The <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/mohawk-home-prismatic-cheetah-spots-area-rug-in-tan/5544778?keyword=+69626854&wmSkipPwa=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Mohawk Home Cheetah Spots rug</span></a> does that and then some!<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68KbMJgl6DvdS5qHrNYLbzW6TWifQgwu3_CM6g0miWbZ4Dyn1XfQO1Z-FDRfNx2SCW89xbqCTs7UptbknoFdKp4XVcRck1m-BeVs_jc4Q_ytaDB3PipSLczKUS23PK998zC-D-M7HWuQk/s2048/Mohawk+Home.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj68KbMJgl6DvdS5qHrNYLbzW6TWifQgwu3_CM6g0miWbZ4Dyn1XfQO1Z-FDRfNx2SCW89xbqCTs7UptbknoFdKp4XVcRck1m-BeVs_jc4Q_ytaDB3PipSLczKUS23PK998zC-D-M7HWuQk/s16000/Mohawk+Home.jpg" /></a></div><div><a href="https://www.mohawkhome.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></span></a></div><div><span style="color: #2b00fe;"><br /><a href="https://www.mohawkhome.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Mohawk Home</span></a></span><span style="color: #2b00fe;"> </span>creates a variety of products from kitchen and bath mats to accent rugs to area rugs and even rug pads. When I came across their brand last year, I knew they would be the perfect partner for the vision I had for my cloffice because you can't have a fab cloffice without a fabulous rug! I love that <a href="https://www.mohawkhome.com/find-a-retailer/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Mohawk Home</span></a> has such a wide variety of area rugs and in various sizes. Plus, I love the fact that I could plug in the colors I wanted (<i>...I was creating a mental color scheme</i>), my lifestyle and the size range I was looking for and it pulled up a wide variety of rugs that fit exactly what I was looking for.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14FmSkMXzy3l_THRpb-32ZYv7JUzIvgrGuEu82GZJAsDY2Br93TPncjPzGHe88EGZGlM9DS2WOJXsMRd7z_RDEgk2T2aOLPq7g9fsGmT4HIQj0m1bAw_XzyP3dEJwVDuu3ZtOZmSGg991/s2048/MohawkHomeCheetahSpotsRug.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14FmSkMXzy3l_THRpb-32ZYv7JUzIvgrGuEu82GZJAsDY2Br93TPncjPzGHe88EGZGlM9DS2WOJXsMRd7z_RDEgk2T2aOLPq7g9fsGmT4HIQj0m1bAw_XzyP3dEJwVDuu3ZtOZmSGg991/s16000/MohawkHomeCheetahSpotsRug.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdFtOsBl4wrSWn5F5gb2SBVRU-vEzIrzWZDMF7omk5HcxssfQ7XcaQFwpz0XRsCE1kWvw-kEIfrfzPv0TeghYaMpFNSgUjRCAvCXpcCM8LY7XU851tPCTOYQSyqdrYZ6JqHQ_AnWWVdc9/s2048/Mohawk+Home+Cheetah+Spots+Rug.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFdFtOsBl4wrSWn5F5gb2SBVRU-vEzIrzWZDMF7omk5HcxssfQ7XcaQFwpz0XRsCE1kWvw-kEIfrfzPv0TeghYaMpFNSgUjRCAvCXpcCM8LY7XU851tPCTOYQSyqdrYZ6JqHQ_AnWWVdc9/s16000/Mohawk+Home+Cheetah+Spots+Rug.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqeSbzS3cypUqeMsKu-SG0eyYddTddJRRweGsEE3eGlSE0atzw6OSRTbos7W7mxid2I2VXkPW1LUCnKGnBv06DIb5J288-WOExzlYnWB7Ot_SkkFYyR_tsaMzlKNKEb2maF_kuTv4QFJG/s2048/FabEllis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQqeSbzS3cypUqeMsKu-SG0eyYddTddJRRweGsEE3eGlSE0atzw6OSRTbos7W7mxid2I2VXkPW1LUCnKGnBv06DIb5J288-WOExzlYnWB7Ot_SkkFYyR_tsaMzlKNKEb2maF_kuTv4QFJG/s16000/FabEllis.jpg" /></a><br /><br />When it came down to it, I was torn between two fabulous rugs and with the help of <a href="http://www.instagram.com/iamfabellis" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">my Instagram family</span></a>, I went with <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/mohawk-home-prismatic-cheetah-spots-area-rug-in-tan/5544778?keyword=+69626854&wmSkipPwa=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">the Cheetah Spots area rug</span></a>. If you know me, you absolutely know I love a good print! This rug comes in two sizes (5' x 8' <i>and</i> 8' x '10) and I went with the larger size to cover the majority of the room. I love how soft and plush this rug feels. Plus, if we're being honest, cheetah is a neutral so it goes so well with any theme in a room! Since you all know I'm big on sustainability, let me add that their rugs are made from recycled polyester, which I love. </div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq9uQIRmXXMsXI-MsO2xOA6WpOM2BNU-PvLm8uGdGYD70XSwDNJZXLUU3c91J1paDTY9dKSwdjP9Uc5hZhuMmwg_rSykmddu0eqtfetxRzmJTBgTRU8kK2v3w-OAR5BGznmPR7QlFWXN8R/s2529/NC+Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2529" data-original-width="1244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhq9uQIRmXXMsXI-MsO2xOA6WpOM2BNU-PvLm8uGdGYD70XSwDNJZXLUU3c91J1paDTY9dKSwdjP9Uc5hZhuMmwg_rSykmddu0eqtfetxRzmJTBgTRU8kK2v3w-OAR5BGznmPR7QlFWXN8R/s16000/NC+Blogger.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP3ugo5eq5Y4wwe9ilXF0FjtIuoI3WM46KU5PXTY4d7MbZvqTji-z6y0JhTXiQvjHa0vfeEQ-YG6Jbmu40HdWF1Mh3FNe7rcoFjY8MOxU7L2GOwrNVzfsCFAIgh3hiU6ovpdDUTwAxmkGQ/s2048/Mohawk+Rugs.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP3ugo5eq5Y4wwe9ilXF0FjtIuoI3WM46KU5PXTY4d7MbZvqTji-z6y0JhTXiQvjHa0vfeEQ-YG6Jbmu40HdWF1Mh3FNe7rcoFjY8MOxU7L2GOwrNVzfsCFAIgh3hiU6ovpdDUTwAxmkGQ/s16000/Mohawk+Rugs.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPKG-9pchQXTqwMHUniJhMPPjA4ez8d3LYhq_elj-PbRz5s-8A7DHPG3KBHZv2U98l7jT-EUR-KHc5DRtwM2eb9XL9O2Ow0F1H9Ppjv6xJEOCqAkTZrUF7KBqG7xpXQD042JdZTUoYUFo/s2048/MohawkHome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHPKG-9pchQXTqwMHUniJhMPPjA4ez8d3LYhq_elj-PbRz5s-8A7DHPG3KBHZv2U98l7jT-EUR-KHc5DRtwM2eb9XL9O2Ow0F1H9Ppjv6xJEOCqAkTZrUF7KBqG7xpXQD042JdZTUoYUFo/s16000/MohawkHome.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I love that <a href="https://www.mohawkhome.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Mohawk Home</span></a> also sent me a <a href="https://www.mohawkhome.com/rug-buying-guide/why-buy-a-rug-pad/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">rug pad</span></a> to go under the rug. No rugs slipping and sliding over here! The <a href="https://www.mohawkhome.com/rug-buying-guide/why-buy-a-rug-pad/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">rug pad</span></a> can be used on floors with or without carpet and allows you to cut it to get the perfect fit for your rug. Since we have hardwood floors in our home, I started by sweeping and dust mopping the floor then we put the rug pad down. We put the <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/mohawk-home-prismatic-cheetah-spots-area-rug-in-tan/5544778?keyword=+69626854&wmSkipPwa=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cheetah spots rug</span></a> on top and then cut any of the excess rug pad that was exposed. The rug legit has not moved since we put it down and I love that!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QhqP3yzLslyWYsZaNGqrP0-m5OMEObBga1fKpWCjLuA9oYH1bjazlcX64hZ3f6AvQl_sfA92dILUROhMJisqw27ViDWtyv80xw0IDzXuyIj6vta4gqDjxbH3hnjZmTqZCsVlaUNypuMU/s2048/Mohawk+Home+Rug+Pad.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-QhqP3yzLslyWYsZaNGqrP0-m5OMEObBga1fKpWCjLuA9oYH1bjazlcX64hZ3f6AvQl_sfA92dILUROhMJisqw27ViDWtyv80xw0IDzXuyIj6vta4gqDjxbH3hnjZmTqZCsVlaUNypuMU/s16000/Mohawk+Home+Rug+Pad.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='520' height='400' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy1MuRvmracaEK2N6wwZEVI6PElaLmN3fHe41GGmrHTeUqx1X7uWBpQ9m3sVA36cHln8prVf0MN_kQl95YwMA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1PTERqs2apm0kPJABGNDCjD_5eS_2stOm8PVz5ZpfvQyh1d5e1YQqIBFPP6HKqVV-qTxjiYC7ZPnOMVroGlZjILiiCDd1q9H_zOGKXDu8MvWmaMc0x-GYenivfxayDCkLFd1onR6XPvt/s2048/MohawkHomeCheetahSpots.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1PTERqs2apm0kPJABGNDCjD_5eS_2stOm8PVz5ZpfvQyh1d5e1YQqIBFPP6HKqVV-qTxjiYC7ZPnOMVroGlZjILiiCDd1q9H_zOGKXDu8MvWmaMc0x-GYenivfxayDCkLFd1onR6XPvt/s16000/MohawkHomeCheetahSpots.jpg" /></a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I'm beyond happy with the <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/mohawk-home-prismatic-cheetah-spots-area-rug-in-tan/5544778?keyword=+69626854&wmSkipPwa=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cheetah Spots rug</span></a> in this space and I feel it goes great with the décor and mural in the room!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><i>M</i></span></span><i><span style="font-size: medium;">ohawk Home rugs are available at several retailers. Click <a href="https://www.mohawkhome.com/find-a-retailer/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></a> to find a retailer near you and click <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/mohawk-home-prismatic-cheetah-spots-area-rug-in-tan/5544778?keyword=+69626854&wmSkipPwa=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">here</span></a> to buy the Cheetah Spots rug.</span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Have you heard of Mohawk Home rugs? Are you loving the <a href="https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/mohawk-home-prismatic-cheetah-spots-area-rug-in-tan/5544778?keyword=+69626854&wmSkipPwa=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Cheetah Spots rug</span></a> as much as I am?</b></div><br />God bless & stay fab,<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qXrAzih5Cgi-qzVasZ4i_WtjRixBVV7dSBpmSx2vIpGlHBFqVlVZNzdoOjn4Ykzn0H62PKvevr8dtkZ_QhlXMkTly70i59NI-PQc_gmiuUVvYGT_ALEaF_2Six2L36emA8bzO2u9NrB/s1037/FabEllis+Header.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qXrAzih5Cgi-qzVasZ4i_WtjRixBVV7dSBpmSx2vIpGlHBFqVlVZNzdoOjn4Ykzn0H62PKvevr8dtkZ_QhlXMkTly70i59NI-PQc_gmiuUVvYGT_ALEaF_2Six2L36emA8bzO2u9NrB/s320/FabEllis+Header.png" width="320" /></a></div></div>FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-79690896740242212082021-03-26T07:00:00.057-04:002022-03-26T10:22:27.973-04:00Air Max Day 2021<p>Beauties,<br /><br />If you are a sneaker lover, you know that today is a special day in the sneaker community. It's that special day of the year that we like to call, <i><a href="https://news.nike.com/news/air-max-day-worldwide-2021" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Air Max Day</span></a></i>. You all may not know this, but Air Max has a special place in my heart. If you've been following me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/iamfabellis" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">Instagram</span></a>, you may have noticed my increasing love for sneakers in the last year. The truth is, I've had an on again, off again fascination with sneakers since high school. In fact, I still remember the first pair of sneakers that I was enamored by and it was a pair of red and white Air Max 90. I loved how crispy and fresh they looked, but I never got the chance to get them.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLMsDzONvIT7JGjbsyY67unwplkIY7Zb5qdMh3IOpoJbLJAdgsPuDXYaE66k8b0Ap22tApq_UNUw-JjHiX_aLxCOEX2ErLI3BQ9BgT7ZUHOYMr77XkURi-jK_bbhRWtkIcfnoVyQG4i5j/s2048/Air+Max+Day+2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwLMsDzONvIT7JGjbsyY67unwplkIY7Zb5qdMh3IOpoJbLJAdgsPuDXYaE66k8b0Ap22tApq_UNUw-JjHiX_aLxCOEX2ErLI3BQ9BgT7ZUHOYMr77XkURi-jK_bbhRWtkIcfnoVyQG4i5j/s16000/Air+Max+Day+2021.jpg" /></a><br /><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>Fast forward to 2020 and we're in the midst of the panaromic. Like most people, my focus really became on comfort and how I could make super comfy outfits, super fly. One day my husband surprised me with a Nike box and inside were <a href="https://bit.ly/2OYyu9R" target="_blank"><span style="color: #2b00fe;">these Air Max 90 that I'm wearing today</span></a>. I was so surprised and also in awe because I had always wanted this classic silhouette. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopAri2M_yvH0C9rXlvhBaj0QISdS4JxYb1lHYbIVe8a-LeMyPo4uXkVtBB1Fp_C4tn99jYTRIGnYSSYMLjHar_5kNjK29DOBoJaB-hm6alRjf51UzILIrBhHWqOS_kUQ6XIzDnhD44q5M/s2048/Greensboro+Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopAri2M_yvH0C9rXlvhBaj0QISdS4JxYb1lHYbIVe8a-LeMyPo4uXkVtBB1Fp_C4tn99jYTRIGnYSSYMLjHar_5kNjK29DOBoJaB-hm6alRjf51UzILIrBhHWqOS_kUQ6XIzDnhD44q5M/s16000/Greensboro+Blogger.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3HPVVjhJ2BlLipdl8AFxmvnFxXlD4F9XswL_50D4W05FopukCWrXsRjf85TBWwqG9TvoEDYPGfJhqFcUsKelQBVGbGqvgeFniUnypLNBMHEokMFXGLKai4m4Cn6T1Uifcv3JW0cMzCuQ/s2048/Air+Max+90.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy3HPVVjhJ2BlLipdl8AFxmvnFxXlD4F9XswL_50D4W05FopukCWrXsRjf85TBWwqG9TvoEDYPGfJhqFcUsKelQBVGbGqvgeFniUnypLNBMHEokMFXGLKai4m4Cn6T1Uifcv3JW0cMzCuQ/s16000/Air+Max+90.jpg" /></a><br /><br />There's something special about Air Max to me. It's the nostalgia, the variety of colors and the clean look. <i>It's all of that!</i> I feel like you can never go wrong with Air Max and I love that my husband remembered how special this silhouette is to me. It wasn't long before he got a pair for himself and I knew when Air Max Day came this year, we had to represent!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglaZ4IOsdMKo34lISRwy18XNGpyxCbP7pq1tq8XdoqBqGpOkb2smPcMi3SlMz8K0-mEJSH1GFBwkuHNR0Jx3PbA_xNiGfFurdajK06UdeVkNX_i_DLMj3qaYm4DflYRr4Wofs_ZZ3iwI_t/s2048/AirMaxDay2021.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1829" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglaZ4IOsdMKo34lISRwy18XNGpyxCbP7pq1tq8XdoqBqGpOkb2smPcMi3SlMz8K0-mEJSH1GFBwkuHNR0Jx3PbA_xNiGfFurdajK06UdeVkNX_i_DLMj3qaYm4DflYRr4Wofs_ZZ3iwI_t/s16000/AirMaxDay2021.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-nr9rxr9khJ4LuBRvcd8d9TH9wXg0y4npx23OicQ6AAaGg_qFE5bwGOHUqoJj3LJYLoVF3E0gbPC1qqiLxDDrntmZR1APMg9K1uJVGPqewBUQUMrEEps-vG356ZDW067saSwf_VcThhRZ/s2048/NC+Blogger.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1606" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-nr9rxr9khJ4LuBRvcd8d9TH9wXg0y4npx23OicQ6AAaGg_qFE5bwGOHUqoJj3LJYLoVF3E0gbPC1qqiLxDDrntmZR1APMg9K1uJVGPqewBUQUMrEEps-vG356ZDW067saSwf_VcThhRZ/s16000/NC+Blogger.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="4414692"><script type="text/javascript">!function(w,i,d,g,e,t){d.getElementById(i)||(element=d.createElement(t),element.id=i,element.src="https://widgets.rewardstyle.com"+e,d.body.appendChild(element)),w.hasOwnProperty(g)===!0&&"complete"===d.readyState&&w[g].init()}(window,"shopthepost-script",document,"__stp","/js/shopthepost.js","script")</script><div class="rs-adblock"><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML="Disable your ad blocking software to view this content."" src="https://assets.rewardstyle.com/production/97d333a5533460e95e1450629f19012a6cf92d42/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><br /><span style="text-align: center;"><span><center><i><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Air Max Day from The Carters!</span></i><br /><br /><div style="font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">What's your favorite Air Max silhouette?</span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />God bless & stay fab,<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: x-large; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qXrAzih5Cgi-qzVasZ4i_WtjRixBVV7dSBpmSx2vIpGlHBFqVlVZNzdoOjn4Ykzn0H62PKvevr8dtkZ_QhlXMkTly70i59NI-PQc_gmiuUVvYGT_ALEaF_2Six2L36emA8bzO2u9NrB/s1037/FabEllis+Header.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qXrAzih5Cgi-qzVasZ4i_WtjRixBVV7dSBpmSx2vIpGlHBFqVlVZNzdoOjn4Ykzn0H62PKvevr8dtkZ_QhlXMkTly70i59NI-PQc_gmiuUVvYGT_ALEaF_2Six2L36emA8bzO2u9NrB/s320/FabEllis+Header.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></center></span></span>FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-49358249519740748422020-12-30T12:45:00.002-05:002021-01-04T10:23:35.618-05:00My IIH Journey: My Story & Diagnosis<p>Beauties,<br /><br />Thank you so much for taking the time to read this and allowing me to have a moment of transparency with you. I appreciate you being here and as we move closer to 2021, I wanted to start the year off with not only being more transparent, but allowing myself to be more open and vulnerable. I feel like openness and vulnerability is where we can find strength not only for ourselves, but it allows others to find their own strength and confidence to share their own stories. I feel that God has a purpose in all things and we can give God glory by sharing the journey as we go through it and of course, as we overcome.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlWEPy20mWJsdDPKWfuLAuagrjD6H67PEYHS4a0d-c5aov_V0Bzn-yrJSwfJcS_I4L30e7ZFGWk-KOH0Xxvm7u3Z2av9wU-aYcFKlhY0JTv2BzD7yKRBgTFrNSmAY1mWW6OBLT1OeBnWsu/s2048/Idiopathic+Intracranial+Hypertension.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlWEPy20mWJsdDPKWfuLAuagrjD6H67PEYHS4a0d-c5aov_V0Bzn-yrJSwfJcS_I4L30e7ZFGWk-KOH0Xxvm7u3Z2av9wU-aYcFKlhY0JTv2BzD7yKRBgTFrNSmAY1mWW6OBLT1OeBnWsu/s16000/Idiopathic+Intracranial+Hypertension.jpg" /></a></div><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>In November of 2020, I was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (<i>IIH</i>) and as a result, I was also diagnosed with papilledema (<i>Paps</i>). IIH, previously known as pseudotumor cerebri, is a rare neurological condition (<i>occurs in 1 in 100,000</i>) that causes the overproduction of spinal fluid for an unknown reason, which leads to too much pressure inside the skull. Common symptoms are headache, a whooshing sound in your head, nausea, dizziness, changes in eyesight, vision loss, etc. <i>To see more symptoms and learn more about IIH, click <a href="https://www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/p/pseudotumor-cerebri.html" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>. </i><br /><br />IIH is most commonly found in obese women of child-bearing age. Due to the increased intracranial pressure, swelling of the optic disk occurs for many, which is called papilledema. Symptoms of papilledema can include visual disturbances, headaches and nausea. <i>To read more about papilledema, click <a href="https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/papilledema-optic-disc-swelling#1" target="_blank"><b>here</b></a>.</i><br /><br />I wanted to start off by sharing the factual information about these conditions. Although it may seem scary, the most important thing for anyone is to be aware and knowledgeable about what is going on with their body. Plus, everyone has varying levels of IIH and papilledema. If you are someone curious about these conditions or you've been newly diagnosed, I want to take time to share my journey with you, how I was diagnosed and where I am right now in my journey.<br /><br /><i><b>Let me first begin by making a Public Service Announcement...</b></i><br /><br /><u>Always</u> utilize your dental, healthcare and vision benefits. A lot of people have insurance, but don't invest the time to go and learn about their health. SO many things can be preventable <i>(...not necessarily IIH, but you know what I mean)</i> if you will first take the step in going and educating yourself on your body/health.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">How did this come about?</span></b><br /><br />A lot of this journey began because at 34, I finally decided to take control of my health. I know as Black people, a lot of us can really avoid going to doctors due to the history Black people have had with doctors and healthcare workers. It is so important for us to be educated, though, and a lot of that comes from going to the doctor regularly (yearly physical).<p></p><p>The same can be said with eye exams. A lot of people think that eye exams aren't necessary unless you're having vision issues, but it is so important for everyone to go because optometrists can actually see what is going on behind your eyes as well. I believe my journey with papilledema (<i>this was found first</i>) began about 10 years ago. I did not have eye exams regularly at one point due to lack of vision insurance; however, when I got my first job out of college, I had health benefits and scheduled an appointment for an eye exam at a local eye center. I remember the optometrist saying my optic nerve looked a bit blurry; however, she did not seem to express any concern at the time so I didn't think much of it.<br /><br />Due to working a contractual job without health benefits, it was a few more years before my next eye exam. At my next eye appointment in 2014, it was brought to my attention that my optic nerves were swollen and it was important that I go to an ophthalmologist for testing to see what the cause could be. I remember going and having a visual field test and their next recommendation was an MRI. I don't remember them really sharing with me what the possibilities of causes could be so I just simply couldn't wrap my mind around what they were saying. I feel at the time, it was a mix of fear and just not knowing. Plus, physically, I felt fine so I couldn't understand. So, I opted to not have any further tests done at that time.<br /><br />It was not until this year, that I had an eye exam at a new location and the optometrist really sat down with me to tell me the importance of finding out what may be going on with my eyes. He showed me the blurriness of my optic nerves and encouraged me to find out the cause just so I can know. Since the beginning of the year, I'd already started to take charge of my health so I decided to take his advice and he referred me to a local ophthalmologist. <br /><br /><i>The important thing to note here is that I didn't have any of the telltale signs of IIH or so I thought. In the midst of these eye exams throughout the last 10 years, I was often asked if I had headaches, vision trouble or nausea, which I did not have. It wasn't until I began this process that I realized I had had symptoms for awhile, but since they weren't debilitating and no one asked me about them, I had no clue they were related. The main symptoms I experienced were occasional neck stiffness, lower back pain and whooshing in my ears. These things weren't daily occurrences so I didn't think much of them.</i><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NN2zNyijLcfiw3sZtJqTiWHB72i6IrxhUhUlRGGg6gn-iWbwJZwIm1-GjMCfByQk_5_yXQMLk551Zx1wjUzHQMBkr3lgf7VuPjQFKZXapq_v8nZNMDggRe-gsFs89UuBp0t6W5_8TVum/s2048/Papilledema.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3NN2zNyijLcfiw3sZtJqTiWHB72i6IrxhUhUlRGGg6gn-iWbwJZwIm1-GjMCfByQk_5_yXQMLk551Zx1wjUzHQMBkr3lgf7VuPjQFKZXapq_v8nZNMDggRe-gsFs89UuBp0t6W5_8TVum/s16000/Papilledema.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><span style="font-size: large;">Next Steps</span></b><br /><br />The first step after seeing the optometrist was to see an ophthalmologist. At this facility, I went through another visual field test, measuring the pressure of my eyes, taking images of the back of my eye and having my eyes examined. After having these done, the ophthalmologist said it appeared that I had papilledema in both eyes and I had IIH. He then referred me to a neurologist who would do testing to confirm this diagnosis.<br /><br />My visit with the neurologist was brief and reminded me much of a physical exam. They took my weight, tested my eyes and took blood since I hadn't had blood work done since the beginning of the year. She then referred me to a facility that would conduct an MRI and lumbar puncture to confirm IIH. I also found out from my blood work that I needed to begin taking Vitamin D, which I began immediately. <br /><br /><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">MRI</span></b><br /><br />I was beyond nervous for my MRI, but it was a simple process. I had an MRI without contrast so there was no needle involved. I made sure I wore no metal to the appointment and I was able to wear my own clothing in the scanner. The process took about 30 minutes. The only uncomfortable part for me was laying still in the scanner for that long. It was hard to not move because as a plus size woman in a small space... Well, you know. <br /><br />The purpose of the MRI was to see if there were any tumors and what could be cause of the IIH. I got a call within a couple of days from the neurologist's nurse letting me know there were no signs of tumors; however, they did see that the sheaths of my optic nerves were swollen. They wanted me to still have my lumbar puncture the following week.</p><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Lumbar Puncture</span></b><br /><br />If you're wondering what a lumbar puncture is, it is when a needle is placed into your spinal canal to remove spinal fluid. There are multiple purposes for lumbar punctures and for mine, it was to see the level of pressure within my skull, to test a sample of the fluid for any diseases and if the pressure was high, to drain the fluid to bring my pressure to a normal level. The procedure wasn't bad for me, but it was a different experience. Since I was advised that I could not eat four hours prior to my appointment, I chose to have my lumbar puncture first thing in the morning.<br /><br />I had a guided lumbar puncture so the doctor used an x-ray to guide him to where he would obtain fluid from my spinal canal. He first numbed the area, which is in my lower back. Shortly after, he began the procedure. I started off on my stomach until he got the needle to wear it needed to be in my spinal canal. Once the needle was placed, I was repositioned to my side for the spinal fluid to drain. The doctor and nurse talked to me the entire time and made me feel really comfortable. The only pain I felt during the procedure was when he initially numbed the area and I felt strange tinges when my nerves would hit the needle as he was draining fluid.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_px29rY2W4FDHjOzeOwAtZtKY8aYcuV6aFtTlnI4n7OUG9U-4p5feS8eSvCP0ndOoSJdoR85CTwfzSUXKCimHRika4Q2pmSyv2oflKAt7Kq8mu9vc-VdpzdEfYGK3ZBJU_6e1JsyFtMYP/s2048/Lumbar+Puncture.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_px29rY2W4FDHjOzeOwAtZtKY8aYcuV6aFtTlnI4n7OUG9U-4p5feS8eSvCP0ndOoSJdoR85CTwfzSUXKCimHRika4Q2pmSyv2oflKAt7Kq8mu9vc-VdpzdEfYGK3ZBJU_6e1JsyFtMYP/w480-h640/Lumbar+Puncture.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>X-Ray of My Spinal Canal</i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The actual procedure probably took 30 minutes. Afterwards, I was wheeled to a recovery area where I had to lay completely flat for almost 45 minutes. I felt really good after the procedure and my mental clarity was perfect. The hardest part of the lumbar puncture was the recovery at home. I had to lay completely flat for 24 hours minus quick meals and bathroom visits. I wasn't sure what to expect after the 24 hours, but it took nearly a week for me to recover. I had no headaches or anything, but the lower back pain was tough over the next week. I know if I ever have to have a lumbar puncture again, I will automatically take a week off.<br /><br />The results of my lumbar puncture came quickly. No signs of disease, which then confirmed that I had IIH. My opening pressure was 40. For reference, your opening pressure should be 25 or below.<br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9rVD5hTwDS90f6aWl5nHYzp0p-U3C1Ene6w3RY0GRKKGn5CKeOoHhx5WsN2SvlqtW3Qy4xvQlajdHxw5MVUg0Jb-eAmSxMMtySv0Nqa69tPKm4SqKzKTadJGmAp8J_hJCfod6l5sXDJW/s2048/20201026_094250.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9rVD5hTwDS90f6aWl5nHYzp0p-U3C1Ene6w3RY0GRKKGn5CKeOoHhx5WsN2SvlqtW3Qy4xvQlajdHxw5MVUg0Jb-eAmSxMMtySv0Nqa69tPKm4SqKzKTadJGmAp8J_hJCfod6l5sXDJW/w480-h640/20201026_094250.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>In Recovery After Lumbar Puncture</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Treatment</span></b><br /><br />A few weeks after my lumbar puncture, I was asked to come back to the neurologist for a follow up. She went over the results of my MRI and lumbar puncture. Her course of action was for me to primarily lose weight. I'll share more of my thoughts on this at the end of the blog post. Because I don't have many of the debilitating symptoms of IIH, she suggested I could either have occasional lumbar punctures to drain fluid or begin a medication that would aid in reducing spinal fluid and help me lose weight. I chose the medication. <br /><br />The first medication I was prescribed was Topiramate. It did not agree with my body at all after trying it twice. I am now on 500 mg (250 mg, twice a day) of Diamox. Diamox has helped me tremendously. The only side effects I've experienced with Diamox is that I tend to get cold easily, have occasional pins and needles feeling in my feet and can become fatigued easily. I have been on the medication for a month now and most of those side effects are still there, but minor. <br /><br />I had a follow up appointment in December with my ophthalmologist to see how my eyes were doing and at that time, I had only been on Diamox for a day. I had primarily been eating healthier and limiting salt intake and he saw some improvements in my optic nerves; however, he scheduled another follow up appointment in January to give the medicine time to work and to see if it's truly working properly.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">My Thoughts</span></b><br /><br />Well, if you have gotten this far, I truly appreciate you taking the time to read this! I chose to not share my diagnosis for awhile because I was processing everything as well as taking time to really learn more about IIH and papilledema. One thing I purposely didn't mention at the beginning of this post is that many feel that IIH is weight related; however, there is no scientific proof of this. There have been a number of people who have lost weight and gone into remission, while others have lost weight and still have all of the symptoms.<br /><br />I am in no way a medical expert so I'm just sharing what I've learned about my body so far. As I've started a healthier lifestyle, I don't feel that IIH is necessarily weight related, but more so related to what we eat. We live in a world of so much processed food with chemicals we likely don't even know about. I found that eating cleaner and consuming less salt has made a world of difference for me. I have also found that I feel my best when I have meatless days. I'm not quite sure I'm ready to jump into vegetarian or vegan life just yet, but I'm tiptoeing on the border. <i>We shall see... </i><br /><br />Since I started a healthier lifestyle in October, I have lost 20 pounds so far. I feel a lot better and I'm learning to listen to my body. IIH has taught me so much about myself and that health is truly wealth! I have no idea what the future holds, but I know that with God on my side and me doing my best to live healthier, I believe we got this!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcuCIoL0sOHUxSjps8mUJQO2zhsripCb9aueZjHYkIzrSqRaOKooM66B1rdRU3V0i16ydWNVfLBysCTILMJWmp7iwUby5CIJXDZB48_gbXFWrABGVMl-fpIKPt2oqU2QL9qE2MYO5ogqv/s2048/IIH.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUcuCIoL0sOHUxSjps8mUJQO2zhsripCb9aueZjHYkIzrSqRaOKooM66B1rdRU3V0i16ydWNVfLBysCTILMJWmp7iwUby5CIJXDZB48_gbXFWrABGVMl-fpIKPt2oqU2QL9qE2MYO5ogqv/s16000/IIH.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Have you ever heard of IIH or Papilledema? What questions do you have for me?</span></b></div><br />God bless & stay fab,<br /><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qXrAzih5Cgi-qzVasZ4i_WtjRixBVV7dSBpmSx2vIpGlHBFqVlVZNzdoOjn4Ykzn0H62PKvevr8dtkZ_QhlXMkTly70i59NI-PQc_gmiuUVvYGT_ALEaF_2Six2L36emA8bzO2u9NrB/s1037/FabEllis+Header.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qXrAzih5Cgi-qzVasZ4i_WtjRixBVV7dSBpmSx2vIpGlHBFqVlVZNzdoOjn4Ykzn0H62PKvevr8dtkZ_QhlXMkTly70i59NI-PQc_gmiuUVvYGT_ALEaF_2Six2L36emA8bzO2u9NrB/s320/FabEllis+Header.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-56156378880899911012020-10-28T15:08:00.007-04:002021-01-04T10:20:50.030-05:00Five Tips for Beginner Thrifters<p>Beauties,<br /><br />It has been so nice to get back into thrifting lately. I didn't realize how much I truly missed it until recently. For me, there's nothing like that thrill of finding something so different, unique and in perfect condition. I've been finding some gems lately and I've even had the chance to thrift with friends too. As my online audience continues to grow, I've started to get questions from people who are truly interested in thrifting.. I wanted to create this post answering questions for beginner thrifters and sharing some of my best practices.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZkB0azIuZcZUcJG0p72DiKshsbO3C_CPO0429ccsPOBoe88XpE9mTt7s8jegCIdme3B9whYeTvo5J2HldxL7CH2Jd8rm53giCg7KrQnsGUr8xHHRCvC8SudCUi3rnT8jdTtVNEaUQ0g2/s2048/FabEllis.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcZkB0azIuZcZUcJG0p72DiKshsbO3C_CPO0429ccsPOBoe88XpE9mTt7s8jegCIdme3B9whYeTvo5J2HldxL7CH2Jd8rm53giCg7KrQnsGUr8xHHRCvC8SudCUi3rnT8jdTtVNEaUQ0g2/s16000/FabEllis.jpg" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Before we get into it, though, let me say this... <i>Welcome to the world of thrifting!</i> Once you become a thrifter, it will be hard for you to pay regular retail prices again. That's OK, though! When you truly know how to thrift, it allows you save coins for the things you would rather splurge on.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u><br /></u></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><u>Five Tips for Beginner Thrifters<br /><br /></u></span></b></div><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Go in with an open mind and go often!</span></b><br /><br />Here's the thing with thrift stores... Although it is a secondhand store, it is still a retail store! When we go in Target, we go in and don't always see things we want (<i>...ok, this is rare but still</i>) and it's the same at thrift stores. I can't tell you how many times I've been thrifting and didn't find anything. It happens! Don't be discouraged by that or allow it to keep your from going back. <br /><br />I have heard so many people say they don't thrift because they went once or twice and didn't find anything. The key to thrifting is to go often. I typically go thrifting once a week; however, I have met people who go everyday. Why? Thrift stores receive donations daily and they often put them out quickly. I have gone to a thrift store one day to not find anything and the next day, I found <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B3itlGThbUe/" target="_blank">this fabulous shirt</a>. Keep an open mind and go as often as you like!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FQUgU-q661Javvyq4JajESLLONfZi56MhmVQbIKkpAoGzwVMRS0_PXyF8v5T4HINqIKyHBS659gCDKNJ44UXIUFVWo8ySkvrzAA19gU1mI4Eu53jsW5QlAyl2CNtsII0k08lp196ofbC/s2048/Thrift+Bloggers.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6FQUgU-q661Javvyq4JajESLLONfZi56MhmVQbIKkpAoGzwVMRS0_PXyF8v5T4HINqIKyHBS659gCDKNJ44UXIUFVWo8ySkvrzAA19gU1mI4Eu53jsW5QlAyl2CNtsII0k08lp196ofbC/s16000/Thrift+Bloggers.jpg" /></a></div><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Get familiar with your measurements and garment materials.</span></b><br /><br />One thing that will really help you when thrifting for clothing is to know your own measurements. If you shop online, most retailers have a size guide that shows you how to measure yourself at home. Knowing this is key because while thrifting you may run into items where the size tag is cut out (<i>...I see this often in plus sizing clothing</i>), items with a more vintage cut or men's clothing you may like to wear.<br /><br />Also, it's important to know clothing materials. If you find a piece that says it's too small for you, but it has stretch/give, you likely can wear it. For example, I typically wear a 2X in tops; however, if I want a more fitted top and I find one that has stretch, I can likely wear as small as a Large. Knowing things like this will help you find even more pieces while thrifting.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">3. Be sure to keep hand sanitizer and/or hand wipes in your car and wrap up your finds.</span></b><br /><br />Before I make a thrift purchase, I always try to inspect my items. You want to inspect them for holes, stains and <i>yes</i>, bugs. When I've made my purchases, I always tie my finds up in a plastic bag and put them in the trunk of my car until I'm ready to clean them. I then make sure to use hand sanitizer or hand wipes. You never know where thrifted pieces have been so you want to make sure you sanitize your hands after handling pieces.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGFy5vracPJjhLz_u0ZpVllcaFmgCIDqkoXNFxcdUTAjhTL9qR1S_32FxgzmSp1_nFsRkkKp1U4Kztw5EMr-mINzLHWEf6uQzNZbKfMDGb3HqH3etcXRCKqZFsdfyb5acE9VtVyM854cd/s2048/Greensboro+Blogger+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGFy5vracPJjhLz_u0ZpVllcaFmgCIDqkoXNFxcdUTAjhTL9qR1S_32FxgzmSp1_nFsRkkKp1U4Kztw5EMr-mINzLHWEf6uQzNZbKfMDGb3HqH3etcXRCKqZFsdfyb5acE9VtVyM854cd/s16000/Greensboro+Blogger+%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>4. Make sure you always clean your finds first!</b></span><br /><br />One question I recently received was how do I clean my thrifted items. As someone who is a stickler for cleanliness, this is a huge part of thrifting for me. I always try to ensure I thrift items that can be cleaned and disinfected in some way. Here's how I clean most items I thrift:<br /><br /><b><u><i>Clothing</i></u></b><br /><br />I tend to dry clean 95% of my thrifted finds. I do this because I go to an amazing $2.25 Dry Cleaners that dry cleans any type of clothing for that price. If it's a simple tee, I may wash it at home with hot water and dry it on hot as well.<br /><br /><b><u><i>Jewelry & Pins</i></u></b><br /><br />I soak them in alcohol for about 10 minutes and/or wipe them with a disinfectant wipe/swab.<br /><br /><b><u><i>Purses</i></u></b><br /><br />I wipe the inside and outside with disinfectant wipes.<br /><br /><b><u><i>Housewares</i></u></b><br /><br />I soak them in hot water with Dawn for 30 minutes or more then wash/rinse them twice with Dawn.<br /><br /></p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">5. Enjoy your new pieces!</span></b><br /><br />Start enjoying your new pieces! One of my favorite things to do is start using my thrift finds or wearing them. Enjoy and don't be afraid to tell people how much you paid when they compliment you! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsQmaEpfo5mOkPjqr3kZSwN8cUosiWl2w747lBrd5hlAiX843PHkfWaZJGiZkVzCn4-Lr4OtwyVl-jMAm2CF9Wun2Gic_IkFhNdsTbZTFR8-PfTnGL9cRS5oCd6VFeXIdcQ7j4RRQIzw-/s2048/Plus+Size+Thrift.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1740" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIsQmaEpfo5mOkPjqr3kZSwN8cUosiWl2w747lBrd5hlAiX843PHkfWaZJGiZkVzCn4-Lr4OtwyVl-jMAm2CF9Wun2Gic_IkFhNdsTbZTFR8-PfTnGL9cRS5oCd6VFeXIdcQ7j4RRQIzw-/s16000/Plus+Size+Thrift.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Vintage Top <i>via</i> Triad Goodwill</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">c/o Madewell Wide Leg Crop Jeans</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">JustFab Leopard Booties</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Rainbow Square Sunglasses</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://bit.ly/31SHMap" target="_blank">Target A New Day Soft Clutch</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Cato Fashions Hoop Earrings<br /><br /></span></div><div><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">Are you a thrifting newbie? Are there any questions you have that I missed?</span></b></div><br />God bless & stay fab,<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qXrAzih5Cgi-qzVasZ4i_WtjRixBVV7dSBpmSx2vIpGlHBFqVlVZNzdoOjn4Ykzn0H62PKvevr8dtkZ_QhlXMkTly70i59NI-PQc_gmiuUVvYGT_ALEaF_2Six2L36emA8bzO2u9NrB/s1037/FabEllis+Header.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="1037" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0qXrAzih5Cgi-qzVasZ4i_WtjRixBVV7dSBpmSx2vIpGlHBFqVlVZNzdoOjn4Ykzn0H62PKvevr8dtkZ_QhlXMkTly70i59NI-PQc_gmiuUVvYGT_ALEaF_2Six2L36emA8bzO2u9NrB/s320/FabEllis+Header.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div>FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-11871001536280698542020-09-27T15:13:00.002-04:002020-09-27T15:14:55.807-04:00The 411 on Dr. Martens<p>Beauties,</p><p>Happy Fall! We are officially in my favorite season and I can't be more excited! With the start of a new season and temperatures slowly dropping, I know many of us are shopping for new items to add to our wardrobes. Over the last few weeks, I've gotten a number of questions from people interested in purchasing <a href="https://bit.ly/3j74ane" target="_blank">Dr. Martens</a> to add to their Fall wardrobe. If you had told me a few years ago that I would be a lover, <i>possibly even a connoisseur </i>of Dr. Martens, I may have been a little surprised. My style is forever changing, though, and my love for Dr. Martens started two years ago.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTotf3WRh3UtAhkMsxaooaxIsey0bgErH2zeizUuztXkOuL2BKqs5yjs9fhOZMKF6RlKD3qF7J6W49o1XsgQLvR0DhW2qgskHf3igVCETRUXrCk4xY6MHtijN8FVwk_Lg38lDZ3v3G-sS/s2048/Dr+Martens+Jadon.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUTotf3WRh3UtAhkMsxaooaxIsey0bgErH2zeizUuztXkOuL2BKqs5yjs9fhOZMKF6RlKD3qF7J6W49o1XsgQLvR0DhW2qgskHf3igVCETRUXrCk4xY6MHtijN8FVwk_Lg38lDZ3v3G-sS/s16000/Dr+Martens+Jadon.jpg" /></a></div><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>I thought it would be a good idea to create this post answering all of the frequently asked questions I receive about <a href="https://bit.ly/3j74ane" target="_blank">Dr. Martens</a>. One thing I will say from the beginning is that one of the reasons I fell in love with Dr. Martens is because they never go out of style! If you've been following me awhile, you know I tend to lean towards classic pieces over fast fashion. Plus, I have found that the durability of Dr. Martens boots is insane. My first pair purchased two years ago still look new!<br /><br /><i>So, let's get into your frequently asked questions...<br /></i><span><i><br /></i><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>What style(s) of Dr. Martens do you own?<br /></b></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><b><br /></b></span>You all often see me wearing <a href="https://bit.ly/3j74ane" target="_blank">the black Dr. Martens Jadon Boots</a>; however, I own three pairs of Dr. Martens. I own two pairs of Jadon boots (<a href="https://bit.ly/3j74ane" target="_blank">black</a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/3mXZ4Mo" target="_blank">white</a>) and the <a href="https://bit.ly/32BIPwy" target="_blank">Nartilla sandals</a>. The commonality in all of these styles is the platform. I personally have an affinity for platform boots and sneakers and have found them to be a very comfortable option for my flat, wide feet.<br /><br /><i>Below are images of myself wearing each style:</i><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><center><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kEqx5BPvE/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-radius: 3px; border: 0px; box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 0px 0px 1px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0px 1px 10px 0px; margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px; width: calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding: 16px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B-kEqx5BPvE/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); line-height: 0; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;" target="_blank"> <div style="align-items: center; display: flex; flex-direction: row;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; 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Reactivate it to view this content.</noscript></div></div><r><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Are Dr. Martens true to size?<br /></span></b><br />I get this question a lot and to be honest, the answer is a bit tricky. I have read many reviews that recommend sizing down a half size to a full size. I have wide feet so I went with my regular size in the boots and they fit perfectly. You also have to take into account that <a href="https://bit.ly/3j74ane" target="_blank">Dr. Martens boots</a> are often going to require you to wear socks, which we will talk more about, so keep in mind that if you do have a bit of room in your boots, that could be a good thing because it will allow room for socks whether thick or thin. </r><div><br /></div><div>Also, in regards to the width of Dr. Martens, I have found them very wide foot friendly. From what I've seen online, they do <u>not</u> make a wide width, but most of their shoes do have a wider foot-bed so I have had no issues with them. Plus, since the boots have eyelets, they are adjustable to any ankle size. So all in all, I would say order at your own discretion. You never know until you try them!<div><div><r><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Are Dr. Martens heavy?</span></b><br /><br />It depends on the style! <a href="https://bit.ly/3j74ane" target="_blank">Jadon boots</a> are a bit heavy and take some time to get adjusted to; however, I am used to them now. It is something that is definitely not overwhelming by any means. You just have to give yourself time to get used to them. The <a href="https://bit.ly/32BIPwy" target="_blank">Nartilla sandals</a> are super lightweight, though. I was able to put them on right out of the box and wear for over five hours with no issues. Very easily the most comfortable sandals I own.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4-VGneiGGvI5YYUK4ubaVRaHE5G27lwhpgg8SQ0IahmkHaa8MPbOpLLXzTVEgeVHAXKuzLJ8hlY4BOS_6TT0oulF0NHVp4Wl0Q6T27mM9EBocPEy4CwFNrFlb5GB9k8ZuV6wI3bMGagE/s2048/Jadon+Boots.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX4-VGneiGGvI5YYUK4ubaVRaHE5G27lwhpgg8SQ0IahmkHaa8MPbOpLLXzTVEgeVHAXKuzLJ8hlY4BOS_6TT0oulF0NHVp4Wl0Q6T27mM9EBocPEy4CwFNrFlb5GB9k8ZuV6wI3bMGagE/s16000/Jadon+Boots.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: medium;">How do you break in Dr. Martens?</span></b><p>I'm sure there are multiple ways that you can break in new boots, but this is what worked for me. I wore tall, thick socks (<i>...think winter socks</i>) with them and began wearing them out and about for short periods of time. For example, I wore them to brunch or to run errands for a few hours at a time. I did this a few times and then worked my way up to wearing them for five hours or more. It took me wearing them maybe five times before I truly broke them in. This may sound like a lot, <i>which I'm hoping it doesn't</i>, but it was worth it! You'll see more why below. </p><p>I do want to reiterate the absolute importance, though, of wearing thick socks with <a href="https://bit.ly/3j74ane" target="_blank">Dr. Martens</a>. The back of Dr. Martens can be very stiff and you want to not only protect your heels, but give yourself ankle support as you're getting used to wearing them.</p><p>Also, I found that the <a href="https://bit.ly/32BIPwy" target="_blank">Nartilla sandals</a> do not need to be broken in. They are super comfortable right out of the box!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Are Dr. Martens comfortable?</b></span><br /><br />YES! Once you break your Dr. Martens in, they are a dream! As many of you know, I work part time in retail and I am able to wear my<span style="color: #2b00fe;"> <a href="https://bit.ly/3j74ane" target="_blank">Jadon boots</a></span> for five hours or more without any foot pain. 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It honestly seems like all hell broke loose in our nation right after my last blog post. As if coronavirus wasn't enough, we were made to witness the murder of George Floyd as a nation and it seemed like things began to spiral from there. Racism and unjust killings of Black people have been going on, but in the midst of a pandemic, this was the first time so many were made to sit down, be still and watch what was going on. For many people, it was their first time really seeing the Black experience and they couldn't turn away.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>The video of George Floyd's murder, riots, protests and more were everywhere you turned. From the nightly news to social media, you couldn't get away from it. As this was going on, you started to see a change happening. Not only were people starting to call out racism and injustice, you even began to see people calling out brands for lack of diversity, inequality in pay to Black influencers and more. May and June had a lot going on, but I think it was needed.<br />
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Even as a Black woman, it caused me to reflect quite a bit on my own life's journey and wondering if I am truly making an impact in the Black community. As I thought about my life, one of the things I began to realize is that even though I grew up in a rural town in North Carolina, I had not had many experiences of blatant racism happen towards me. In fact, I can only think of two instances and they were both quite similar. They both involved not being acknowledged by White people. One instance was at a store, the other at an alumnae event for my college, but the experiences were the same. I was ignored in both settings. Although I knew those instances to be racism in the moment, I had never experienced someone calling me a nigger or doing something so blatant that I couldn't turn away from it.<br />
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Last month, my friend <a href="http://www.adventuresfrugalmom.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Melissa</span></a> asked me to join her on a live chat with a panel of women to chat about our backgrounds and what we can do to fight against racial injustice. One of the main things I took away from that chat was a term I had never heard of. <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sorta_kinda_famous" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Rada</span></a> talked about what it's like to be considered the "safe Black friend." I had never heard of this term before, but it made so much sense to me and really helped me understand why I likely hadn't experienced a lot of the same racist things as so many people I know.<br />
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If you are wondering what this term means, the "safe Black friend" is typically the Black friend that White people do not feel threatened by. That Black friend is typically educated, talks proper, comes from a nice family and/or may have money. This is just my interpretation, but I am absolutely sure you all know what I mean. To put it plainly, it's usually someone that people usually don't consider ghetto or having the characteristics of the stereotypical Black person. So as I began to think on it, I realized that I was deemed the safe Black friend in many of my friend's lives.<br />
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So, naturally as I started to share my thoughts publicly on being Black and racial injustice, I started to realize that many people weren't open to those conversations. I started to realize that it was OK to have me around to laugh with or talk to about fashion, but not about Black issues or the Black experience. It just wasn't OK to have those honest conversations about racism. I realized that people forget that the "safe Black friend" is actually Black.<br />
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You can't separate a person from their race. No matter what I do in this life, I am still Black. For every government form, you will find me listed as a Black female because that is who I am. Your safe Black friend is <i>still </i>Black. No matter our upbringing or personal experiences, we have the right to stand up for racial injustices happening in our community. As an outsider, it may surprise or shock you, but things happening to Black people can still effect other Black people even if it wasn't a direct action against them.<br />
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<i>So, what can we do? </i>I think the biggest things are being open to learning and growth. I, myself, have made a few mistakes when it comes to how I begin those conversations on racism and injustice, but I am learning. We all are! I want to encourage you to remember that Black people come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Look beyond that and remember that in order to be a true friend and/or ally, it comes with accepting a person for who they are and working to honor their life and the community they represent.<br />
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<br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-88140497102658855822020-04-14T07:00:00.000-04:002020-04-14T14:26:51.732-04:00Three Life Hacks for Thicker AnklesBeauties,<br />
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When it comes to having thicker ankles, I know all about it girl! My ankles have been one of the parts of my body that I wished I could make just a tad smaller in the past, but not anymore! I have learned over the years to embrace them. The things you cannot change in life do not have to be a negative. <i>Learn to work with them!</i> I can't tell you the amount of shoes and ankle jewelry I could not wear at one point, but curiosity and my local shoe repair opened a brand new world for me. So gone are the days of limiting myself and my fashion!<br />
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<b>1. Add necklace extenders to anklets to make them fit your ankles.</b><br />
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For the longest time, I have absolutely loved the look of anklets. They are fun, flirty and even a little sexy, but I never found one that would fit my ankle. All of this changed when I was in Atlanta a few years ago. I was looking through H&M and found some cute anklets on sale for only a $1. I wanted to make these babies work and it finally donned on me! Add extenders! I'd been adding extenders to necklaces to give them a little more length and I never thought about adding them to anklets.<br />
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I finally added an extender to the anklet and you couldn't tell me nothing! I felt so cute and I've been wearing them ever since. I even found out that <a href="https://bit.ly/3e9wjb8" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ASOS</span></a> sells wide fit anklets in their <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://bit.ly/3e9wjb8" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Curve section</span></a> </span>online. I ordered one earlier this year and it fits great with no extender needed! I love that I have more than one way to get the look I want.<br />
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<b>2. Most shoe repair stores can extend ankle straps to fit your ankle.</b><br />
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So I get it... I know that there are stores now, such as Lane Bryant and Torrid, that create wide shoes that often have a longer ankle strap. The thing is though, sometimes the straps still aren't wide enough in these shoes. Plus, sometimes stores like Target have more of a variety of shoes that some stores just don't have. I was tired of finding super cute shoes and not being able to wear them due to the straps so I went to a shoe repair store down the street and asked was there anything they could do.<br />
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They immediately told me they could extend ankle straps by sewing a longer piece of material to the strap with holes <i>OR</i> making the elastic portion where the clasp is longer. For one pair of shoes, we actually did both and the extension was so subtle you couldn't even tell. Since then, I have not had to worry about ankle straps, especially with online orders because I always have a backup solution if it doesn't work.<br />
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<i>See more amazing things your shoe repair can do <a href="https://www.fabellis.com/2015/11/fashion-three-ways-shoe-repair-stores.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>.</i><br />
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<b>3. Try high top sneakers or tall boots to give the appearance of smaller ankles.</b><br />
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<i>Now let me preface this... There is absolutely nothing wrong with having thicker ankles. This life hack is only for those that want to give them a smaller appearance and/or want a little secret when it comes to shoes.</i><br />
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I remember a time when I wasn't a sneaker girl at all, but here we are! As I've gotten more into sneakers, I have found that high tops tend to give your leg and ankle a slimmer look. The same can be said for taller boots. From combat books to knee high boots, they both give a slimmer look to the ankle.<br />
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<br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-83364925364552402292020-04-09T11:42:00.002-04:002020-04-19T18:06:37.596-04:00The Prayer for FriendshipBeauties,<br />
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Two things that help me start my day are prayer and reading <a href="https://subsplash.com/thedove/media/ms/+a39c04d" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">my devotional</span></a>. If you follow me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/iamfabellis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Instagram</span></a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/iamfabellis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Twitter</span></a>, you are likely familiar with me sharing portions of my devotional daily. Some parts of my devotional are so good that I know they may bless someone else so I started sharing them several years ago. One portion of my devotional this week talked about friendship and provided a prayer for the friendships in your life. It was so good that I have read it over and over again throughout the week. I thought it would be awesome to share a variation of the prayer here on the blog.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Praying over your friendships is so important because people you keep close often have the biggest influence in your life. That's why you often hear people say that the right friendships can help you smile more, level up and live your best life. The same could be said for negative relationships, too. If you hang around the wrong people, negativity will soon follow. So it's important to pray about all of the relationships in your life.<br />
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<i>Take a look at the prayer of friendship below:</i><br />
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"Lord, I pray for the people You've brought into my life. Bless the healthy relationships and give me wisdom to handle the difficult ones in ways that please and honor You. If there are friendships I need to step away from, ones that will be harmful to me, show me what to do and give me the grace and confidence to do it. If there are relationships that are draining and causing me to stray from Your plan and purpose, I trust You to bring them to an end or change them for the better.<br />
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When I'm the one that needs to change, please show me and work in my life with Your incredible power. I need You and Your wisdom to recognize the friends and associates needed in my life. Help me to stay clear of relationships that lead me away from the path You have chosen for me. Please send people into my life who are godly and wise so that we can bless, encourage, strengthen and contribute to the quality of each other's lives.<br />
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Please show me the friendships that are worth fighting for. Lord, I ask that you be Lord of all my relationships. I pray that all of my friendships will be what You would have them to be. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen!"<br />
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Isn't this so good? It was too good not to share. Plus, I felt this was so important because now that I'm in my thirties, I have seen my share of amazing friendships as well as some I had to let go of. I truly believe the power of praying over people in your life. The right people can be such a blessing.<br />
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<br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-65804730822292034432020-03-30T14:03:00.001-04:002020-04-19T19:09:57.483-04:00Quarantine, But Make It FASHIONBeauties,<br />
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It is utterly amazing how much things can change in a month. I never thought that we would ever be experiencing a pandemic, but that is our current reality. My main goals throughout the this time are to stay positive, stay in prayer, stay at home and sanitize. I was recently telling one of my girlfriends, it is also so important to still create during this time because our current reality shouldn't stop our business. It should only make us MORE creative!<br />
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I thrifted this Alfred Dunner shirt for <i>less than $4</i> and it includes a mix of animal prints and sheer panels. Since it has such bold details, I wanted it to be the star of the show. I paired it with a basic black tank, <a href="https://bit.ly/2WSjRGm" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">my favorite black biker shorts</span></a> and <a href="https://bit.ly/2xD9YlC" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">my favorite Dr. Martens</span></a>. I also added fun accessories like these <a href="https://www.shopzerouv.com/products/oversize-retro-flat-top-square-shield-clear-lens-glasses-c489?_pos=1&_sid=d7619fd0c&_ss=r" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">sunglasses</span></a>, <a href="https://bit.ly/2UqNKw4" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">earrings and ear cuffs</span></a> and a <a href="https://bit.ly/2UqFFqZ" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">snake ring</span>.</a> This outfit is one of my favorites and includes a pretty good formula I always use when I'm not sure what to wear.<br />
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<br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-22844960145973426812020-02-19T14:08:00.003-05:002020-02-19T14:08:31.940-05:00Mr. Carter's Tips on Dating and Knowing the OneBeauties,<br />
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Can you all believe I have been married for almost six years? Time has truly flown by and if you've been here with me for awhile, you may even remember pictures from our wedding <a href="https://www.fabellis.com/2014/09/our-wedding-day.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>. 2020 actually makes a total of eight years that Mr. Carter and I have been together. We have learned so much about ourselves throughout the course of these eight years and this blog post is the result of a discussion we had a few years ago. <br />
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<a name='more'></a>I'm the queen of taking notes in my phone and I recently came across a note I made a couple of years ago as we were nearing one of our previous anniversaries. It was a note where I asked Mr. Carter if he had any tips I could share with my audience when it came to dating. The discussion was so good and I really loved his insight. I know when I was single, I would have loved truly open, unbiased insight from a man so I thought this would be really great to share here.<br />
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<b><u>Below are Mr. Carter's Tips on Dating and Knowing the One:</u></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. Don't be afraid to dip into the friend zone.</span></b><br />
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This is such a good first step and tip. I think we as women are so quick to friend zone people and it's generally because that person doesn't fit our idea we had in our minds. I will be 100% real with you in saying that sometimes what we want and what God feels is best for us are two completely different things. I know the men I was choosing before meeting Mr. Carter were nice guys, but they just weren't for me. <br />
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If I had never stepped out and tried something new, I would have never met my husband. Plus, what's wrong with dating a friend? You want someone who is funny, caring and supportive like a friend. Wouldn't you want that in your spouse?<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Don't make assumptions or move too quickly.</span></b><br />
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Take your time in getting to know someone. I think we are so quick to make assumptions based of previous experiences or on the other hand, are so excited to meet someone that interests us, that we rush into things. The key is to take it slow. Genuinely get to know someone and just have fun together in the process.<br />
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<b>Additional Thoughts</b><i>: No one is perfect. Ask yourself, "Do they complement you?"</i></div>
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I think one thing we often do in dating is mistakenly look for perfection. No one is perfect ma'am. I remember having a discussion with a former coworker a few years ago where she was dating this guy that was really causing a lot of negativity in her life. I reminded her that no one is perfect, but you can tell a LOT about a person by their character.<br />
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So, what does that mean? Mr. Carter makes mistakes. I do too, BUT we are genuinely good people. We are kind, loving, caring and in our core, good people. When someone isn't a good person, they lie, they cheat, they make you feel small. That is not the type of person you want. So, know what you're looking for, but make sure the person complements you and is worthy of you.<br />
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<br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-38628599054100815032020-02-06T11:57:00.003-05:002020-02-06T11:57:40.922-05:00I Am WorthyBeauties,<br />
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If you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B35SKsuhhmb/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Instagram</span></a>, you may have seen that a few months ago, I debuted a new tattoo. Prior to this newbie, I already had two small tattoos, including a heart and of course, my nickname, <i>fabellis</i>. The idea of a third tattoo had been on my mind for quite some time. I'm one of those people, though, that takes crazy amounts of time to decide on things, especially tattoos, because I know that it's permanent. As I'd been thinking about my next tattoo, the word, <i>worthy</i>, kept coming to mind.<br />
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<a name='more'></a><b><span style="font-size: large;">There are several definitions of worthy. The definitions of worthy that stood out to me the most are <i>good, deserving, of value, important.</i></span></b><br />
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My worth is something I have thought about a lot in my thirty three years of life. There have been times where I felt abundantly worthy, blessed and capable; however, there have also been times where I haven't been sure of who I am and honestly, quite harsh on myself about mistakes I've made. Life can be rough at times. I grew up in a single parent home and navigating life as a girl without her father's guidance really took a hit on my self worth. It took a lot of mistakes, tears and work to maneuver through just that alone.</div>
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The truth is, we go through so much in our lives that can challenge how we view ourselves and our self worth. It's up to us to change the narrative. No matter what happens in this life, I promise to tell myself that I'm worthy every single day.<br />
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So I felt compelled to get the actual word tattooed on my skin because I wanted to remind myself that no matter what I go through, no matter what I've done, my worth/value never changes.<br />
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<i>I hope this post is a reminder to you that your value never changes either.</i></div>
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Happy New Year! If you know me, you know that sets and suits have a special place not only in my heart, but in my wardrobe. I talk about them all the time here, but I recently started talking more about the beauty of suits on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamfabellis/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Instagram</span></a>. Over the last year, I've purchased several because I love that I can dress them up, make them sexy or even rock them with sneakers. I wanted to treat myself recently so when I saw <a href="http://bit.ly/2vknhGa" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">this Who What Wear suit</span></a>, I knew this was perfect.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>Even though I love suits, most of the ones I have so far are solid colors. So when I saw <a href="http://bit.ly/2vknhGa" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">this suit</span></a>, I knew it would be perfect to add to my closet. The tiger stripes are so bold and I love that I can wear these pieces together or separate. I've actually worn <a href="http://bit.ly/2vknhGa" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">the blazer</span></a> with faux leather pants and loved the look so much! Shooting this look was extra special too because we shot inside a vintage store downtown. <i>Y'all know I was swooning!</i> 😍<br />
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When it comes to the beach, we tend to automatically think of seafood, but <a href="https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/wrightsville-beach/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina</span></a> showed me that they have even more to enjoy! Last month, hubby and I visited Wrightsville Beach for a few days to start my birthday celebration and we had so much fun. You can see some of the fun we had, including paddleboarding, <a href="https://www.fabellis.com/2019/09/fivefabulousplacestoeatanddrinkinwrightstvillebeach.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>. While we were there, we indulged in so much good, local food. The best part is that most places were not only delicious, but super affordable for an elevated experience. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner, I have a few spots below that will fulfill each foodie mood you have.<br />
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<b>1. Lighthouse Beer and Wine</b><br />
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After arriving in Wrightsville Beach, one of the first places we went is the super popular, <a href="https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/listing/lighthouse-beer-%26-wine/348/?location=wrightsville-beach" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Lighthouse Beer and Wine</span></a>. With over 600 wine selections, is it any surprise that they are a popular spot? Not only do they have a huge wine selection, but they also have over 800 international beers. We enjoyed seeing so many drinks that were new to us. The staff was so helpful and really guided us to find the perfect drink. We ended up choosing the Capriccio White Sangria which was delicious! This is definitely a must anytime you’re in the area.<br />
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<i>Learn more <a href="https://www.lighthousebeerandwine.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>.</i><br />
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Right next door to Lighthouse Beer and Wine is <a href="https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/listing/poes-tavern/1116/?location=wrightsville-beach" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Poe’s Tavern</span></a>. If you were wondering why it’s called Poe’s Tavern, you probably guessed right. It is named after the famous author, Edgar Allan Poe. They have craft beer and unique burgers. We enjoyed their burgers and the delicious onion straws. Inside you may even want to take a trip to the bathroom not only to wash your hands, but to check out the literature on the walls.</div>
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Whether you want something light or a little heavier for breakfast, <a href="https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/listing/the-workshop/1182/?location=wrightsville-beach" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">The Workshop</span></a> has it. We stopped in one morning to grab some coffee and a little breakfast before hitting the beach. I loved their iced mocha and my husband and I split a delicious breakfast croissant, which was warmed up on the spot. It is a smaller restaurant, but they have inside and outside seating, which was nice since the weather was so pretty.</div>
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<b>4. EAST Oceanfront Dining</b></div>
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Our last stop while at Wrightsville Beach was one that was recommended more than once from locals while we were there. People kept telling us to visit Tower 7 and now we see why! We dropped in for a little late-night meal and I now know why this place was crowded on a Monday night. As soon as we sat down, we were brought chips and salsa. The shrimp tacos were out of this world! I have thought of them several times since our trip and not to mention, they had delicious margaritas. This will be one of the first places I go on the next trip! </div>
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If you know me, you absolutely know that the beach is my happy place! I have been traveling to the beach every summer with my family since I was a little girl and one of my family’s favorite beaches is <a href="https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/wrightsville-beach/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina</span></a>. I grew up just an hour away from Wrightsville Beach and it’s a place that brings me so much happiness because I love the ocean, the great food and happy memories it brings. My husband and I recently traveled down to Wrightsville Beach for an early birthday getaway and we quickly found out that Wrightsville Beach has so much more to offer than we realized.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>If you’re like me, when it comes to the beach, you may naturally think of the ocean and great seafood, but honey listen. Wrightsville Beach has so much more to offer than I knew and it’s perfect for a couples getaway, your family vacation or just friends hanging out. We decided to go beyond the beach and experienced four activities at Wrightsville Beach for the first time and we had a ball!<br />
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<b>1. We explored the beautiful <a href="https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/listing/airlie-gardens/62/?location=wrightsville-beach" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Airlie Gardens</span></a>.</b></div>
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When we arrived in Wrightsville Beach after the short, three-hour drive, the first place we visited was Airlie Gardens. Airlie Gardens is a beautiful, 67 acres full of gardens and lakes. It has the most beautiful flowers, artwork and even includes the 474 year-old Airlie Oak. We enjoyed seeing the beautiful flowers, walking across the causeway over the lake and the butterfly house. </div>
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<b>2. We did paddleboarding for the first time with <a href="https://www.wilmingtonandbeaches.com/listing/wrightsville-sup/873/?location=wrightsville-beach" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Wrightsville SUP</span></a>!</b></div>
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As someone who hasn’t learned to swim, I was unsure if paddleboarding would be something I could do, but I am so glad that my husband and I were able to experience this! We had a private lesson at Wrightsville SUP and the staff were absolutely incredible. They made us feel so comfortable and guided us the entire way. They even gave us a little history once we made it across the water and talked to us about the various crabs and plants in the area. I can’t believe we learned to paddleboard, but we did it! My goal for next time is to learn how to stand on the paddleboard!</div>
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<b>Cost: </b> <i>Private lessons start at $80. Learn more <a href="https://www.wrightsvillesup.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>.</i></div>
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Did you know Sandra Bullock once owned a home in Wrightsville Beach? Neither did we! We learned this on the Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tour. As someone who often sees most of the sites from the road, it was great to hop on a boat and discover more of the area. We saw where oysters live, where fisherman take and sell their catch of the day and all of the beautiful boats and homes on the water. It was so beautiful and honestly peaceful sailing on the boat.</div>
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Before heading home, we dropped by the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History. One thing we loved from the start was that parking is free for the first two hours. We hopped out, enjoyed a glass of lemonade on the museum’s porch and walked right into the Wrightsville Beach Museum of History. The museum is inside an older home and includes so much history on how Wrightsville Beach has evolved over time. We were able to see a replica of what Wrightsville Beach used to look like, see the evolution of swimsuits and even chat with staff. It was such a cool experience!</div>
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FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-85095251285044927662019-09-18T12:00:00.000-04:002020-02-05T16:42:11.517-05:00Turning 33 and Three Things I'm Currently LovingBeauties,<br />
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The last month has been so busy that I didn't even get the chance to share with you all that I recently celebrated my birthday! Last month, I officially turned 33 and I have been feeling so blessed. While my schedule has become a little more filled, I feel blessed that I have been able to travel more, work with amazing brands and continue creating looks and content that really speak to who I am. It's been a little bit since I've shared what's new with me so I thought this would be a good time to share what's new and what I've been loving lately.<br />
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I can vividly remember a time in my life that I was afraid to travel. I grew up in a small town where the mentality of most of the people I grew up around was often to not do new things. The mentality was to stay around what was familiar and to not venture out. It wasn't until my mid-20's that I realized that I wanted to see more of the world. In the last month, I have been to Wrightsville Beach, Hendersonville, North Carolina and to New York City. I really can't believe I did that much travel in a month, but it was amazing to see the beach, the mountains and the big city in a span of 30 days. I loved every minute. Plus, if you are wondering why I was in NYC, you can read more <a href="https://www.fabellis.com/2019/09/rebeccaminkoffxstitchfix.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>.<br />
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Someone recently called me the accessory queen. Wow! How did I go from barely wearing accessories to being obsessed with them? I don't know what happened, but I am loving accessories right now! My favorites are a good headwrap and stacks on stacks of <a href="https://auratenewyork.com/collections/rings" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">rings</span></a>! I love the look they give and how they can bring any outfit to life.<br />
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You all know that I will forever be a thrifter. Lately, I have been finding the best two piece sets while thrifting. It's funny because some sets I can't imagine wearing together, but having both pieces is just awesome for your closet. I found this two piece set while thrifting recently and I love that it's my favorite color. I loved making it my own!<br />
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<br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-78756144425368915832019-09-14T11:30:00.000-04:002019-09-14T11:35:05.203-04:00Big News: Rebecca Minkoff Launches First Size-Inclusive Collection with Stitch Fix<div style="text-align: center;">
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Have you heard the big news? If you were following my adventures during #NYFW last weekend on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/iamfabellis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Instagram</span></a>, I’m sure you saw how excited I was for the latest Stitch Fix Collection! Rebecca Minkoff and Stitch Fix have teamed up to launch <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/rebeccaminkoff?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=instagram&utm_%20campaign=rebeccaminkoff&utm_content=iamfabellis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">their first-ever, size-inclusive collection</span></a>! YAS GIRL! We are talking designer goodness in sizes XXS-3X and 00-24W. The <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/rebeccaminkoff?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=instagram&utm_%20campaign=rebeccaminkoff&utm_content=iamfabellis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">collection</span></a> launched September 7th and is now available exclusively at <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/rebeccaminkoff?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=instagram&utm_%20campaign=rebeccaminkoff&utm_content=iamfabellis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Stitch Fix</span></a>.<br />
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Rebecca Minkoff’s mission is to empower women so extended sizing was a natural next step. The <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/rebeccaminkoff?utm_source=influencer&utm_medium=instagram&utm_%20campaign=rebeccaminkoff&utm_content=iamfabellis" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">collection</span></a> includes eight silhouettes and items range from $138-$248.<br />
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<br />FabEllishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06273918650819949995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8799476910792158459.post-54090693914611283212019-08-02T07:00:00.000-04:002019-08-02T07:00:00.885-04:00Three Reasons You Need ThirdLove in Your Life<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beauties,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Can you believe I didn’t find out the importance of wearing the <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/blogs/unhooked/common-bra-fit-issues-thirdlove" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">right size bra</span></a> until I was 30 years old? Having the right bra in your life is such a game changer! Plus, the right bra really is the foundation for a great outfit and it has been my mission to make sure women know how amazing the right bra is. <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ThirdLove</span></a> is making it even easier for women to find it too! ThirdLove is the online retailer that promises the perfect bra fit. I have been seeing the brand online and on television for a while and when they reached out to me to try their bras, I was totally on board!</span><br />
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<a name='more'></a>ThirdLove sent me their <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/products/24-7-classic-t-shirt-bra-sienna" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">24/7™ Classic T-Shirt Bra</span></a> in a 40F in the beautiful color, Sienna, which is a warm chocolate shade with a hint of berry. One of the first things I noticed about the bra is the feel. I have never felt a softer bra and as I’ve been wearing it, I have found it is literally the perfect everyday bra. For my ladies that are curious, I’m sharing three reasons you need ThirdLove in your life below!<br />
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<b><u>Three Reasons You Need ThirdLove in Your Life</u></b><br />
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<b>1. They promise the perfect fit and offer 78 sizes!</b><br />
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ThirdLove allows you to find your perfect fit with their fun, <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/pages/fit-finder#/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Fit Finder quiz</span></a>. Plus, they even offer 78 sizes, which include AA through I cups and size 30 to 48 in bands. With all that, ThirdLove even offers a 60 Day Fit Guarantee! Amazing, right?<br />
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<b>2. Their bras are super comfortable and there are so many styles to choose from!</b><br />
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The first thing I noticed when I received my T-Shirt Bra was how amazingly soft it was. As someone with sensitive skin, I sometimes can’t wear bras simply because of the feel of the fabric. This was my first time putting on a bra that actually felt completely smooth. ThirdLove bras are also tagless with no poke wires and lightweight memory foam cups. Plus, they have a variety of styles to choose from. They have my favorite styles, which are <span style="color: blue;"><a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/collections/t-shirt" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">t-shirt bras</span></a> </span>and <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/products/24-7-lace-balconette-bra-graystone" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">balconette bras</span></a>, but they also have <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/collections/plunge" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">plunge</span></a>, <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/collections/multi-way" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">strapless</span></a> and <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/collections/bras" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">more</span></a>!<br />
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<b>3. They make the perfect everyday bra!</b><br />
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If you know me, then you absolutely know I am always on the go! Having a good, everyday bra that is comfortable is a must for me and I found it! You shouldn’t have to compromise on your everyday bra ladies. The 24/7™ Classic T-Shirt Bra is my new favorite!<br />
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They have more than bras! They also sell <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/collections/underwear" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">undies</span></a>, which are unbelievably soft as well, and <a href="https://www.thirdlove.com/collections/lounge" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">sleep and loungewear</span></a>.<br />
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