2017 in Review
I must say, 2017 was a pretty good year for me. So many exciting things took place! This year, I:
- Started my role as the digital & social media associate for the City of Detroit.
- Met Maxine Waters, Isabel & Ruben Toledo, Hill Harper, Big Sean and Miguel (and snapped pics with them, of course).
- Rocked some crochet braids.
- Saw Motown the Musical (shout out to Groupon).
- Went to the Joe Louis Arena for the first (and last) time. RIP.
- Served on a jury (it was an experience, y'all).
- Had a tea party with my girlfriends.
- Traveled to NOLA for the Essence Festival.
- Got an amazing summer tan.
- Saw Solange perform live TWICE.
- Got to (legally) go to the top floor of the Train Station and look down at the city.
- Did my best two-step in Detroit Not Sorry's promo video.
- Went to the premiere of the Detroit movie. Although I didn't like the film, getting to walk across a red carpet was cool.
- Went to and worked during MoPop.
- Went to the opening night of the D-Cyphered photo exhibit at the DIA with my boo (thanks for the tickets, Asmaa!).
- Went to Fash Bash at the DIA.
- Cut off all my hair.
- Met my editorial idol, Elaine Welteroth in Chicago.
- Went to the Capitol building in Lansing.
- Went to the Michigan Women's Foundation's Influence '18 event.
- Got a free Shinola journal (because I definitely wasn't buying one for myself).
- Attended and worked Mayor's election night party with my work family.
- Started getting serious about saving more money.
- Got back into the habit of reading for leisure.
- Spent time with my loved ones.
I'm really proud of myself for all of my accomplishments. I made a list of things I wanted to get done this year, and while I didn't check off every single box, I believe that I set a good foundation that will carry me into 2018.
I plan on making a very reasonable and attainable 2018 resolution list that I'm going to share later this week, but in the meantime, I'd love to know how 2017 treated you all!
And as per usual, details for the outfit in the pictures are below!
Outfit Details:
Jacket: Mossimo // Shirtdress: Old Navy (link is to an alternative)
Booties: Sam & Libby (link is to an alternative) // Jeans: Charlotte Russe
Clutch: Express (link is to an alternative)