Paris, a city so inspiring, romantic, yet so chic. From bold and strong silhouettes to classic tailoring, embroidery, and more; #PFWSS21 gave us the punch of style and originality the world did not know it […]
Author: Jarelis Marie
Illustrator, Graphic and Fashion Designer, Writer and Founder of Awkwarly Vain.
Milan #SS21 Fashion Week
Milan Fashion week has a staple deep in my heart for various reasons. It combines elegance, craftsmanship, luxury, and reinvention all at once with undeniable eccentricity. This SS21 had everything I was looking forward to […]
Catching Up With #NYFW SS21 Coverage
Pandemic or not, fashion must go on! During last week gifted us a sneak-peak of the trends we will appreciate during the next couple of months. SS21 is full of punk glam in metallics, power […]
To My Great Mentor: You Will Be Missed -Greatly- In My Professional Ambience
The last two weeks have been an emotional wreck in all the senses available, possibles, and imaginable. I know, I am always here to rant my life out but never -in the history of MY […]
A Victorian Sponge With A Latin American Twist
This recipe is the birth of a relaxation day where I just wanted to get work out of my head. I was on my way to the chiropractor thinking about baking for the first time […]
Autumn Trends From #TargetStyle Who What Wear & More
Okay, so, we are transitioning to one of my favourite seasons of the year, Autumn. At the beginning is such a contradictory concept in which is still -sort of- a warm climate that allows us […]
Meet Awkwardly Vain’s Clean & Organic Beauty: Raw Brown Sugar + Coffee Scrub
Awkwardly Vain’s Raw Brown Sugar +Coffee Scrub does it all! Seriously, IT REALLY DOES IT ALL! From renewing skin-cells to moisturizing, helping with those stubborn blackheads, fighting cystic acne scarring, to achieving the softest baby-butt like […]
Instagram’s #NewUpcomingBrands
Unamused, shopping the same brands for the longest, and ready to have a new brand experience? This is your moment! I took the -long-assignment of scrolling through social media, looking for the best to offer […]
Just Download The App Already! Stop Shaming Online Dating
Online dating apps have been my friends for further long that I would have imagined. I met great people which who I am still friends, guys who after I met them, I wish I could […]
Life: Scary Yet Exciting But Still Bullocks
Welcome to another of my life rants where I get to update you with my ultra-orthodox nonsense. However, this time around is not going to be as deep as some of my posts, but it […]
Discussing Menstrual Cups With Beauty Editor Nerea Burr
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 […]
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 […]
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