On August 23, 2020 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, police officer Rusten Sheskey arrived to an apartment complex to address a call “after a woman reported that ‘her boyfriend was present and was not supposed to be on the premises’” according to BBC. The boyfriend was 29-year-old, Black father of six Jacob Blake. There was an activeContinue reading “MURDERER WALKS FREE, AGAIN”
Author Archives: mccallgraf
CHRISTMAS 2021 WISH LIST
Christmas is arguably my favorite time of the year because it’s so romanticized, and I love any excuse to romanticize my silly little life. But, it can be a challenge to pick out gifts for yourself and others when the holidays roll around. So, I’ve created a few wish lists you can take inspo from.Continue reading “CHRISTMAS 2021 WISH LIST”
FALL 21 FASHION
This fall is going to be all about texture: leather, knitwear, mesh, and subversive basics AKA basics with a twist. I probably sound like a broken record at this point, but remember to go into this season of fashion with sustainability in mind– don’t buy into megatrends that everyone will be sick of in aContinue reading “FALL 21 FASHION”
CURRENT BEAUTY FAVS
Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask $22 This product is just *chef’s kiss* I used my friend’s one night and was at Sephora the next day to get my own. Since I started using it regularly my lips rarely feel dry throughout the day. And it’s a nice little pampering touch to add to your nightly routine.Continue reading “CURRENT BEAUTY FAVS”
IF YOU’RE NOT VACCINATED… WYD?
It’s been about a year and a half since sh*t hit the fan due to the coronavirus. And despite the development and distribution of a vaccine, things aren’t back to normal. They’re actually getting pretty bad again. Why is that? Because too many people are unvaccinated. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but those whoContinue reading “IF YOU’RE NOT VACCINATED… WYD?”
REMAINS OF 200+ INDIGENOUS CHILDREN FOUND IN CANADA
UPDATE: The remains of 182 more Indigenous people were found at a site near a Catholic Church-run residential school in Cranbrook, British Columbia. They’re believed to belong to the Ktunaxa nation. Last month, the remains of 215 Indigenous children were discovered underneath a former Indigenous boarding school in Canada. Some of these children were asContinue reading “REMAINS OF 200+ INDIGENOUS CHILDREN FOUND IN CANADA”
SUMMER 2021 TRENDS
People of the world, it’s time to start shopping for this summer. The most constant theme I’ve been seeing recently is ’70s styles like psychedelic prints and patterns and I’m here for it. This is truly a great time in fashion. tankinis Frankies Bikinis Peace Strapless Bikini Princess Polly Recycled Nylon Niccola Bikini Set PinkContinue reading “SUMMER 2021 TRENDS”
STOP ASIAN HATE
Yesterday March 16, 2021, eight people were shot dead in the Atlanta, Georgia area, most of which were of Asian descent. According to law enforcement the attacks began around 5pm and took place at three Atlanta area spas. The first attack took place at Young’s Asian Massage Parlor in in Acworth– a suburb outside ofContinue reading “STOP ASIAN HATE”
SARAH EVERARD
Sarah Everard is a 33 year old woman from South London. She was a marketing executive, a daughter, and a victim of violence against women. On her 50 minute walk home to Brixton following a visit to a friend in Clapham, Sarah was murdered. On this walk she disappeared, and one week later her remainsContinue reading “SARAH EVERARD”
THE TEXAS WINTER STORM
I’ve been a Texas resident my entire life and what’s happening right now is not normal. Some towns, including where I’m from, experienced snow in January unlike it had it years. Just a little over a month later it happened again. This time, however, thousands of Texans have been left without power for days onContinue reading “THE TEXAS WINTER STORM”