1. My favorite chocolates are Snickers and Twix but, given the choice, I will always choose some type of pastry or cake over chocolate (I am a sucker for a good cheesecake and lets not even talk about Sugar and Spice [Jamaican pastry shop] cakes)

2. I talk to my sister every morning, unless she is traveling for work or the internet connection is down.
3. I pray a lot! Talking to God helps me to control my anxiety.

4. I love to travel but I hate flying.

7. I used to think my sister and I should swap names so our first and middle name would rhyme. Tian Leigh–Ann and Renee Shanae instead of the other way around.

8. If I find a meal that I like I will eat it over and over again. I don’t really care for trying new foods.

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9. I LOVE the beach and, even though I can’t swim, I am convinced I was a mermaid in another life.

10. I am afraid of highways and I only take local roads, despite how much longer my journey will take.

Outfit Details: 
Top: Banana Republic | Pants: Zara (similar here/here) | Shoes: Gucci | Bag: Tory Burch | Sunglasses: Quay

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Until next time guys, thanks for reading
xoxo TianShanae

Hey Guys,

This week, I went out to take pics for St. Patrick’s Day and, then, it dawned on me………. I really don’t know much about this holiday. I went home and did a little research; so, here are 5 things you (like me) probably didn’t know about St. Patrick’s Day.

1. Saint Patrick was British
It is said that St. Patrick was born in what is now England, Scotland or Wales. Irish raiders enslaved him at the age of 16, took him to Ireland and held him captive for six years.

2. The Shamrocks
Legend has it that St. Patrick used the shamrock to illustrate the doctrine of the holy trinity (The Son, The Father & The Holy Spirit).

3. We should wear blue
Historians say that the color that was mostly associated with St. Patrick is blue. It is a very light blue called “Saint Patrick’s blue”. So, where did the green come from? Honestly, I am not sure. There are several different reasons, such as:
· Green is one of the three colors in the Irish flag.
· Ireland is known as the "Emerald Isle” because of its lush, green landscape.
· Green was also used when supporters of Irish independence used the color to represent their cause.
· Green is the color of the shamrock.

It’s safe to say that, if you don’t wear green, leprechauns might just pinch you. I guess you can pick the explanation you like best.

4. Corned Beef and Cabbage
The traditional meat eaten on St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland turns out to be Irish bacon and not corned beef. Irish immigrants to the United States used corned beef, the cheaper alternative at the time, as a substitute. They learnt about this, as a replacement, from Jewish immigrants.
Side note, I totally plan to cook Jamaican corned beef with cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day.

5. The Chicago River turns green
Every year, since 1962, the city turns the river green by dumping 40 tons of dye into it.

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Here is a quick tip for you guys. You can order a Shamrock Frappuccino for St. Patrick’s Day from Starbucks. I came across it on their Secret Menu.

Here’s the recipe:
· Start with a Vanilla Bean Frappuccino
· Add peppermint syrup (1.5 pumps tall, 2 pumps grande, 2.5 pumps venti)
· Add classic syrup (½ pump tall, 1 pump grande, 1.5 pumps venti)
· Add matcha powder (2 scoops tall, 2.5 grande, 3 venti)
Outfit Details:
White Top: Target | Pants: Banana Republic Factory (similar here) | Earrings: Baublebar | Bag: Louis Vuitton

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Until next time guys, thanks for reading
xoxo TianShanae

Hey Guys,

I can’t believe the Christmas season has basically come to an end. I am so saddened by this. Maybe it’s because of all the time spent decorating the house just so it could be perfect for my guests’ arrival. But, just like that, the time has come and gone and they are getting ready to leave. I had a full house this Christmas and it’s kinda depressing to know that by Saturday it will be empty and I will be going back to reality. It was really, really fun while it lasted though. I definitely enjoyed every bit of this Christmas holiday.

Anyways guys; today I share with you an outfit I wore last week. This pink sweater was the best sweater I purchased this season. I am so in love with it!









Outfit Details:
Sweater: Loft | Jeans: Express (Similar here/here) | Boots: Target (Similar here/here | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Earrings: Banana Republic (Similar here/here)

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Until next time guys, thanks for reading
xoxo TianShanae

Hey Guys,

Spoiler Alert! I have spoken about this brand before on the blog. I believe they have the absolute best cover-ups and every time I think about making a statement at the beach or at the pool, I think about JaeJolly. There is something to be said about the colors and designs that are always so flattering. So, when I got invited to the Style Collective pool party last weekend it was a no brainer; obviously I was wearing JaeJolly. I styled her beautiful cover up with a black swimsuit and my Cult Gaia Bamboo bag that I recently added to my collection.