Yesterday I was waiting for Nerea to drive by and officially start our weekly meeting when I remembered I had to go and buy some sanitary napkins. As I am in wondering around the hygiene […]
Author: Jarelis Marie
Illustrator, Graphic and Fashion Designer, Writer and Founder of Awkwarly Vain.
I Cannot Continue To Wait For Others To Understand My Personality
For far beyond, I have waited and been patient for those surrounding me to get to know my personality. As humans, we tend to grow each day with every challenge that thrown our ways. However, […]
The Great Miscellaneous of My Instagram Feed
There was such a great number of things going up on the internet, especially on Instagram. From discoveries in nail art artists, home decor, new fashion collections, engagements and more. So let’s take an insight […]
I Have Been Self-Dating and Rediscovering Myself Unpursposely | Part 2
It has been a chaotic past two weeks, where I learnt how much emotional distress I can handle. It has not been easy separating work and personal life but is doable. Self-dating also involves how […]
I Have Been Self-Dating and Rediscovering Myself Unpursposely
I am currently sipping on my berry, berry Prosecco slushy idea almost the entire day when I realize that I have been expending an immeasurable amount of time trying to understand my emotional needs. Self-dating […]
My Wildest Dream? Creating Custom Designs For Drag Queens
My fascination for Drag Queens and shows started with my 21st birthday celebration, which I said many times I wanted to see my first drag show. Unfortunately, for reasons that I cannot remember that was […]
12 Black-Owned Fashion Brands & Labels To Shop From
Money Spent Right! As a fashion enthusiast feels like a duty to embarge a voyage of finding new and upcoming, or established brands that I was unaware of their greatness. After a couple of hours […]
Fashion Brands Standing Up Against Discrimination, But When And How Are They Implementing Diversity?
It is 2020, and I still keep asking myself what is going to happen next within the fashion industry as far as diversity. With Black Own Brands like Off-White, Fe Noel, Nubian Skin, Pyer Moss, […]
The Fashion Industry Support to #BlackLivesMatter
The unfortunate and brutal death of George Floyd caused by police brutality has stroke much more hearts and united communities of minorities across the nation, demanding justice for black lives. Some citizens seized the opportunity […]
6 Beauty Essentials On A Budget!
When it comes to beauty, there are always some lotions and potions, abracadabra, magic tools, and more that can help you achieve perfect skin. I know this because I had to make peace and seize […]
The Olsen Twins: Red Carpet Looks, Business & More
I am sure everyone has an idea as who the Olsen Twins are, proud designers since 2004, members of the CFDA, fashion icons, film stars, and the latest news -but not as important as their […]
I Don’t Know Where This Is Heading But I’m Writing
Sometimes I find curiosity in simple things that I can research about and make a whole rant either defending or bashing a topic. That is not the case, and I completely apologize. Today is all […]
Nadiya’s “Time To Eat” Teach Us We Can All Cook!
There are cooking shows that help you get inspired and hands-on cooking with easy recipes, and then there is Nadiya’s Time To Eat available on Netflix. Nadiya Hussain was the winner of The Great British […]
Morally Correct & Daily-Unusual Outfit Inspirations
Whether you find yourself intertwining with the fashion world or not, styling is always present in our lives around the clock seven days a week. I always encounter people in my surroundings that allege they […]
Next In Fashion: I Heart Minju Kim
I am probably that last person to watch Next In Fashion, a series that aired in January 2020, and if you have not streamed it yet, you can easily catch up on Netflix. As the […]
Retailers vs The Wrath of COVID-19 And What Follows Next
Retail stores have encountered themselves unexpectedly trying to overcome the ongoing sale losses versus past years numbers. The COVID-19 pandemic has drive retailers out of their hope boat, pushing the industry to think outside of the box if they […]
DIY All-Natural Sugar Wax
This is definitely the start of a DIY beauty project/adventure story that I had the idiotic idea to follow through. You know we are still under quarantine, and I try not to go to places […]
Taco Tuesday + Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos + Cinco De Mayo
Before you continue reading, this is a Vegetarian and even Vegan friendly Recipe! Today is Cinco de Mayo, more than eating tacos and drinking tequila, Cinco de Mayo is the day where the Mexican Army defeated the French Empire at the Battle of […]
Back In Time: The Met Camp Fashion 2019
First Monday of May and my Instagram feed is missing all the action from the celebrities getting ready for the met gala. although the met has been postponed for later this year, it feels like […]
MILAMOR: Hecho En Italia Por Una Diseñadora Mexicana ¡Si Se Puede!
Hoy siento el orgullo de compartir una Conversación para pelos con todos ustedes. Tuve el privilegio de tener un “Q&A” con la diseñadora y creadora de MILAMOR. Una marca hecha en Italia inspirada por el […]
