Exquisite As Such

I do not replace my phone for the newest model. I buy items they will last – silver, gold, genuine leather, silks, furs and cotton. Sometimes linen. I polish shoes, fix holes. I do my own hair and nails. I know the value in myself without all of those things. I define luxury in my…

Why Would I Ever?

I’m not going to tiptoe around this topic. If it makes you uncomfortable – good. For starters – a lot of men constantly hope they have a chance with me, romantically. I started to notice this years ago, but I feel now is the perfect time to say something. Being that I am Afro-Latina…men seem…

I Would Do it Again

The way I was raised, was to obtain material items by buying outright, and never leasing or renting. I am a firm believer in that, to this day. It grew into buying leather shoes and handbags, precious metals…and fur/crystals (specifically Swarovski Crystals). I spent over $4000 in fur and accessories one year. And it wasn’t…

Old Money

What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? I’m what’s known as old money, and wouldn’t be so if I touched it. This isn’t to brag, it’s to make a point. So the risk is doing necessary paperwork, and filing to have the money. And I’m not certain that’s…