Welcome to the newest ~Things I Did Thursdays~ !!!

This week I'm reflecting on the incredible time that I had at the Teen Vogue Meetup Summit last week. Not only was the event perfectly planned and surprisingly intimate, but I got to meet Elaine Welteroth -- the one and only editor-in-chief of Teen Vogue.

The agenda went as follows:

First, there was a Panel where Elaine interviewed both Grace Mahary and Lilly Singh, both incredible women making huge impacts in the world as innovators and activists.

Second, was a quick networking session where we were able to talk with one of the three women on the panel -- Elaine included! -- for two minutes. Although it was a tough decision, I had to go with Elaine. Not only is she in the position that I only dreamed about when I was in high school writing my style op-ed for the newspaper, but she is a black woman in power which makes her achievements ten times more important.

So, when it was my turn to talk to her, I already knew that she worked hard to get where she is so I asked her what she uses for her hair. Stupid question? Maybe, but she gave me the deets -- Vernon Francois, and boiiiiiii am I never turning back. We chatted a bit about that and how she is my absolute idol, and then she told me to SLIDE THROUGH HER DMs! I was so shook.

All in all the event was amazing, and Elaine was just as amazing as you would think she is. As a result, I desperately want to go to the Teen Vogue Summit happening in December, but it all really depends on my work schedule, unfortunately.

Wearing: Urban Outfitters Dress | Zara Boots | Ray-Ban Sunglasses | Jacket (Ebay) | Tiffany&Co. Bracelet

Wow, this outfit made me feel ~good~. No reason in particular, but I just felt hella stylish without trying too hard. It's funny because I have definitely seen my style shifting since being out here in LA. First, I'm way more into dresses (like this one) and second, my wardrobe has somehow been infiltrated with color, including these boots and dress.

Also, the benefits of living out in LA is that I can invest in more midi dresses like this and wear them all the way into winter. I always thought midi dresses were kind of hokey and way too conservative. BUT, with these shoes and army jacket, I think I did a good job of spicing it up a little. ha maybe. Idk, let me know if I'm completely wrong.

xoxo heauxs,

T

Because these past couples of weeks have been 80 degrees and above, I've been able to go to the beach a lot more over the weekends. Just this past weekend, I went to ~Malibu~ for the first time, and it was just as beautiful as everyone says. So... my yeets this week are more low-key than last week's with more of an early 2000s vibe -- A mix between a classic rom-com and The O.C. soundtrack. Very cliché, but also so hard to not get into a good mood when listening :)



enjoy heauxs,

T