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POV: You’re a bridesmaid and need a hairstyle that’s cute, classy & actually lasts. 👰🏽‍♀️🎀

Fall wedding season is HERE 🍂💍 which means it’s ponytail season!

The Ponytail is the perfect bridesmaid hairstyle because it’s:
✨ Elegant but still fun
✨ Easy to dress up
✨ Keeps your hair off your face
✨ And looks SO good in photos!

If you’re in Atlanta and you’re a bride and you need your bridesmaids to have a sleek ponytail book with @chelseannhair !

#BridesmaidHair #WeddingHair #PonytailHairstyle #FallWedding #bridesmaidinspo by @laurensmap

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a month ago

Friday looks good on me 🤎✨

Just outside, enjoying the moment, looking cute, and making memories. Because sometimes the best plans are simply getting dressed and seeing where the day takes you. 🥂🏙️

#FridayFeeling #WeekendVibes #memphis #LifestyleCreator #BlackGirlMagic taken in Downtown Memphis by @laurensmap

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a month ago

Okayyyy but can we talk about this ponytail?! 😍🎀

Huntyyyy, this ponytail was SNATCHED at my sister’s wedding! 😮‍💨✨

Save these photos for your fall wedding mood board! 🍂💍 Whether you’re a bride-to-be deciding on a hairstyle for your wedding party or a wedding guest trying to figure out what to do with your hair, I hope these photos sway you to consider a ponytail!

Because a sleek ponytail is giving elegant, effortless & photo-ready ALL at once. 🎀✨

10/10 bridesmaid hairstyle. Would absolutely wear it again! 💕 Ponytail by: @chelseannhair

#BridesmaidHair #WeddingGuestHair #FallWeddingHair #PonytailInspo #WeddingSeason taken in Chattanooga, TN by @laurensmap

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a month ago

Soft smile. Bold presence. Quiet confidence.
I didn’t come to compete—I came to set the tone. 😘 #blackprint1867 @theblackprintsince1867 taken in Ravello Ristorante by @laurensmap

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2 days ago

Y’ALL! I was SOOO devastated when Homecoming was canceled because of the weather! 😭 I had been trying to get tickets to the event of the year for the past 2 years—the one and only Black Print! 🖤✨

Hunty, when those tickets dropped, I was PRESSED! 😂 But I can officially say the experience was 100% worth the chaos of getting a ticket!

Even though we didn’t have a game or tailgate on Saturday, I’m so glad I still drove to Atlanta and made it to Black Print. As you can see from my videos and stories, we had a GRAND time! 😂

From the food and branding to the vibes and 2 Chainz—it was truly a 10/10 experience! 🙌🏾

I HIGHLY recommend getting your tickets and going next year! 🖤

BUT PSA: If you’re buying tickets, I would use a Gmail address instead of Yahoo. I haven’t received any of my event photos/videos, while friends using Gmail have. Thankfully, my friends came through with the content! 😂

Hope to see y’all at Black Print next year! 🖤✨#TheBlackprintSince1867 photos:@skdthebrand taken in Montgomery, Alabama by @laurensmap

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3 days ago

Homecoming weekend!! #asu by @laurensmap

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6 days ago

Homecoming has come back around once again, honey! 🎉🐝 And I am SUPER excited!

Here are a few throwback pics from Homecomings of yesteryear because we’re about to do it all over again! 😂💃🏽 I cannot wait to link up with old alumni, friends, and folks I haven’t seen in MANY, MANY moons. It’s going to be a whole vibe!

And listen… I am especially looking forward to the legendary Black Print event! 👀🔥 I already know it’s going to be a TIME! I actually got my outfit for this event back in… I think LAST YEAR, so you already know I’ve been waiting for my moment to show out! 😂

I’ve got A LOT of Homecoming content coming your way before AND after Homecoming, so make sure you’re following along and keeping your notifications on!

And yes, honey, I’ll be making my own shirt for the football game! 🐝🏈 I’m planning to film a tutorial, so tell me in the comments:

Should I post the tutorial BEFORE Homecoming so y’all can get some inspiration, or AFTER Homecoming?

I’m leaning toward BEFORE because one thing about me… I’m not gonna gatekeep! 😂 If I believe you can do it, I believe I can do it better! LOL — JK! 🤣 But seriously, I love sharing ideas and giving y’all some inspiration, so I may just have to drop that tutorial early!

I’m looking forward to a FABULOUS Homecoming weekend celebrating the one and only Alabama State University, established in 1867! 🐝🖤💛

If you attended an HBCU, DROP YOUR SCHOOL NAME IN THE COMMENTS! 👇🏽 I want to see where all my HBCU family is representing! 🫶🏽

#AlabamaStateUniversity #ASUHomecoming #AlabamaState #HBCUHomecoming #HBCUPride by @laurensmap

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10 days ago

My biggest takeaway from exploring St. John is that you really can’t experience the island fully without experiencing both its beauty and its history.

From relaxing at Francis Bay and walking the trail to exploring the ruins at Annaberg, there is so much more to discover beyond the beaches.

So if St. John is on your travel list, make sure you take some time to explore Virgin Islands National Park.

Because sometimes the most meaningful part of traveling isn’t just seeing somewhere beautiful—it’s learning the story of the place you’re standing in.” taken in St. John, Virgin Islands by @laurensmap

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16 days ago

Cheers to a HOT, humid, but absolutely AMAZING family vacation! 🌴☀️😂 Vacation: COMPLETE! ✅

I had such a fantastic week in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands with my siblings and their fabulous partners! Hunty, from our National Park hiking adventure 🥾🌿 to the food tour, random walks to Dolphin Market, beach days, good food, and all the laughs in between—we had such a great time just hanging out and spending quality time together. ❤️

One of the highlights of my trip was having THE BEST steamed snapper with butter sauce at High End Point Restaurant! 🐟🤤 And honeyyyy, the family sing-along taxi ride featuring Jay-Z’s “New York” was a whole experience! 😂🎶🚕 You just had to be there!

But the absolute BEST part of the trip? Hanging out with my nephew! 🥹💙 He is such a sweet little terror, LOL! 😂 Kids will definitely keep you on your toes, but I wouldn’t trade those moments for anything.

Nothing like quality time, beautiful scenery, good food, and family memories that will last forever. 🌴❤️✈️

Until the next adventure! 🥂✨

#StJohnUSVI #StJohnVirginIslands #USVirginIslands #USVI #FamilyVacation taken in St. John, US Virgin Islands by @laurensmap

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17 days ago

Life is worth living because I get to spend it with the people I love. 💕

We don’t always get along, and sometimes we hurt each other—not because we intentionally mean to, but because we’re human, flawed, and not always going to get it right.

But when we can take accountability, choose grace, and focus on finding a way forward, there’s always a way back to each other. ❤️

So, I just wanted to say I love y’all! These are a few clips of some of the people I’ve had the joy of spending time with so far this year. 🥹💕 I’m so grateful for the memories, the laughs, and the love—and I can’t wait to make more memories with the rest of my family and friends as the year continues.

Love y’all always! 🫶🏽✨ by @laurensmap

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18 days ago

Enjoying some fun in the sun with my fabulous family at beautiful Trunk Bay in St. John! ☀️🌴💦

And if you’re a new follower… HI 👋🏽💕 Thank you for being here!

Now, let me make a few things clear 😂 If you followed me strictly for swimsuit reviews, you might want to unfollow now because while I LOVE creating swimwear content, honey… that is NOT the bulk of what I do! 😂

BUTTTT… if you’re here for workout fits, travel adventures, trying new things in your 30s, beauty, wellness, food, family, faith, and simply figuring out how to enjoy this beautiful life—please, by all means, STAY! 🥰✨

And if you decide to leave… just know
John 14:6 (NLT):
“Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’”

Because Jesus isn’t just a part of my life—He is the way to salvation. ✝️❤️

#TravelInYour30s #FamilyTravel #StJohnUSVI #TravelCreator #LifestyleCreator taken in Trunk Bay, St. John by @laurensmap

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22 days ago

There’s just something about a sunset that makes you pause and take it all in. 🌅✨

The colors, the stillness, the reminder that even after a long day, God can paint something beautiful across the sky.

Sometimes we get so caught up in what’s next that we forget to appreciate what’s happening right in front of us. So today, I’m choosing to slow down, take it all in, and thank God for another day, another memory, and another opportunity to enjoy this beautiful life. 🤎

Here’s your reminder: pause, breathe, and enjoy the view. You don’t have to rush through every beautiful moment. 🌅

#SunsetLovers #SunsetVibes #GodsCreation #GratefulHeart #EnjoyTheMoment taken in The Windmill Bar by @laurensmap

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23 days ago