black culture | Eli-Nay

I Survived New York Fashion Week 2023 — Here's What I Wore

The most wonderful time of year has resurfaced once again — Fashion Month! For those who don't know, Fashion Month is the highly...

A Love Letter To My Home, Jamaica

I'd never thought there'd be a time in my life when I felt homesick, but surprisingly enough, that day has come. Almost daily, my mind...

How to Transition From Spring to Summer, the New York Way

There's summer, and then there's a New York summer. For those who are NYC natives like myself, you'd understand there's a particular...

A Black Girl And Her Black Owned Things

"Black skin, black braids; Black waves, black days; Black baes, black things; These are black-owned things," singer Solange once...

Starting Summer In Jamaica: In Style

Happy Summer everyone! I know it seems like I've been gone for some time, but I needed some time to regroup. While I was gone, my...

The Outfit Combo You Need To Try Before Cozy Season Ends

With Spring just 17 days away, now’s the time to pull out the last of your winter looks. From turtlenecks and furs to hoodies and your...

A Black Girl And Her Telfars: A Love Story

“It’s not just a bag, it’s Telfar”, a popular social media meme once said, regarding the illustrious Telfar shopping bag. I’m sure we can...

2022. Reset. Rebirth. Live

Before I begin, I have three words: HAPPY. NEW. YEAR! As I laid down reflecting on the last few days of 2021, the recurring words in my...

Brown Is The New Black

Since the beginning of 2021, it’s been proven by the fashion industry that brown was going to take over this year. From some of the...

Ethereal Beauty: Visuals And Vibes

For the longest, I’ve been wanting to do a really ethereal photoshoot. So, I linked up with one of my favorite photographers, Mariama...

Around The Way Girl: My New Go-To Summer Hairstyle

Let me start by saying that whoever created the concept of knotless braids is the goat! For those who don’t know, I’ve been natural all...

Bold Accessories: Summering The Right Way

I’m a firm believer in the mantra, “Go Big or Go Home!”, especially when it comes to my style. Although there are many minimalists...

The 90s Hair Trend I'll Always Be Obsessed With

When it comes to influences in fashion, I'm sure we can all agree that the 1990s is one of the most iconic decades that has...

Black Family. Black Creativity. Black Power.

Happy Wednesday guys! In today's post, I wanted to share something special and let the photos speak for themselves. Recently, my cousin...

One Year of COVID-19: Here's How I Stay Inspired

Happy Women’s History month guys! I know it’s been way too long since I’ve posted on here, but a break every now and then is necessary...

An Ode To My Crown 2: Embracing Beauty In My Bantu Knots

If you’ve been following me or my blog for a long time, you’d know that I’m super in love with my culture. More specifically, I’ve come...