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…A Piece Of Modern Day “Brown Sugar”: When Is Love Truly Worth a Second Chance?

January 29, 2016
Behind the Scenes Of My Little DIY Blogger Work Space + Tips On How To Style Your Own

November 5, 2015
Beauty | Product Review: FOXBRIM Dead Sea Mud Mask

October 31, 2015
Let’s Talk Summer Hair | Box Braids, Senegalese Twists, Marley Twists, Faux Locs + Update On My Dreadlocks

October 31, 2015
Fall Into the Season With Partida Cocktails‏ + Try These Autumn Recipes!

September 22, 2014
health note | Delicious Vegan Basil Pesto Recipe‏s

August 28, 2014
The Secret Is Out. Beyonce’s Timeless #CRFashionBook Spread — And With a Real “Surfbort”

August 28, 2014
#flashbackfriday | Tatyana Ali’s Teenage Years As Ashley Banks + What’s She’s Been Up To

August 22, 2014
fashion + style note | Do’s + Don’ts: How To Network In Fashion — Straight From the Pros

August 19, 2014
career note | Is Your Wardrobe Stressing You Out? 3 Stress-Free Tips

August 19, 2014

love notes

…A Piece Of Modern Day “Brown Sugar”: When Is Love Truly Worth a Second Chance?

Once upon a time…. If you were to ask me about my love life. I’d laugh. Right there, in front of your face. Like that uncontrollable — or quite often, that ugly, hilarious laugh. I’d laugh and most likely, by the end of that laughter… Read More

Jan 29, 16

love note | Slow Down Girl — 10 Signs Your Man Might Be A Little Crazy

Yes, this sparked my attention by some writer on another publication — and yes I believe it to be true. For someone who’s done the dating thing for only a little while, unfortunately I was once faced with a startling conclusion about one of the… Read More

Aug 19, 14

love note | Messy Media – Should We Follow Our Significant Other?

Facebook. Twitter. Instagram. Vine. Those aren’t just social media sites, but they occupy a huge slice of just about everyone’s daily activity. My biggest concern here is not that it sucks time into a massive black hole (and decreases productivity), but that it RUINS relationships!… Read More

Aug 19, 14

love note | Does LOVE Choose? Or Do We Choose?

At times I wonder if it’s love that chooses you or you that chooses love. People say that it’s best to let love find you and not to seek it out, but I’ve always believed in the saying, “Seek and you shall find.” Why not… Read More

Aug 19, 14

lifestyle notes

Fall Into the Season With Partida Cocktails‏ + Try These Autumn Recipes!

Wave goodbye to summer and get ready for the flavors of fall! As we go from flip flops to flats and boots, it’s time to relish the countless ingredients available to use in cocktails and cooking. Save the berry drinks for next summer; now’s the… Read More

Sep 22, 14

lifestyle note | I Have A Story To Tell… And This Will Be Part Of It: The DC Drum Circle

Seriously. After 4 years living in the Washington, DC metro, how did I not know about this? The DC Drum Circle, housed at the Meridian Hill Park on Sunday afternoons, near the forever so popular U Street, there’s a party going on. I’m a firm believer… Read More

Aug 19, 14

lifestyle note | Grab Your Glass, Girl: Red Wine Drinking Tips

Slide over, sweaty mug of brutish beer; wine has stepped up its game! In the past two decades, zins, cabs and chardonnays have soared in popularity among imbibing Americans. The preference of just one in four in 1992, its now the alcoholic beverage of choice… Read More

Aug 19, 14

lifestyle note | How To Pack Cute! 8 Packing Musts To Include For the Traveling Girls!

“Vacation, all I ever wanted… Vacation, had to get away…” -The Go-Go’s S ummer, over? Not quite guys! The month of August is here and us gals/gents are still captured in end of season traveling moods! I know I’m getting ready to hop on a… Read More

Aug 19, 14

career notes

Behind the Scenes Of My Little DIY Blogger Work Space + Tips On How To Style Your Own

For awhile now, well — at least ever since knowing that I would be moving into a new apartment, decor ideas GALORE were going MAD through my mind. MAD, I say! I kind of knew what type of environment I would be going for —… Read More

Nov 05, 15

The Secret Is Out. Beyonce’s Timeless #CRFashionBook Spread — And With a Real “Surfbort”

So this happened — and it couldn’t have happened any better. Beyoncé is a TRUE brand, y’all and a fan or not, we all can learn something from her in a number of ways. Thanks to one of my social groups via Twitter + Instagram… Read More

Aug 28, 14

#flashbackfriday | Tatyana Ali’s Teenage Years As Ashley Banks + What’s She’s Been Up To

Stumbled on this very classy — vintage photo of one of the 90’s favorite child stars, Tatyana Ali. Clearly this is of her while on set of “The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air”. Oh, the days, right? After discovering the photo, I realized that I… Read More

Aug 22, 14

fashion + style note | Do’s + Don’ts: How To Network In Fashion — Straight From the Pros

What an awesome read pulled from one of our favorite online sites, Fashionista! “How To Make It In Fashion” Conference (2013) hosted by Fashionista; and one of the many topics discussed was a Do’s + Don’ts session on networking — the pro way! For us,… Read More

Aug 19, 14

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beauty notes

Beauty | Product Review: FOXBRIM Dead Sea Mud Mask

So I’ve been using this product for a good month (around 30 days) sent by the lovely people at FOXBRIM. I must say, with no exaggeration, that this is the best DEEP CLEANSING mud mask (mask period), that I’ve used on my face. As you know,… Read More

Oct 31, 15

Let’s Talk Summer Hair | Box Braids, Senegalese Twists, Marley Twists, Faux Locs + Update On My Dreadlocks

Girl — what better topic to discuss during vacationing season other than protective styling and travel hair? Womp, not a thing. Box braids, Senegalese Twists, Faux Locs and Marley Twists. Do you know the difference or steps to take before deciding on what’s best for you?… Read More

Oct 31, 15

Beauty + Hair | Photo Hair Tutorial: The Rodarte-Inspired Messy Braid

It’s a lot easier to recreate than you think,” explains Latest-Hairstyles.com guest contributor Steph Brinkerhoff. “It’s best to start on wavy or second-day hair to give the look added texture. It also doesn’t hurt to spray a little hairspray or spray wax in it beforehand… Read More

Sep 22, 14

beauty note | How Safe is your Nail Salon? 10 Tips for a Safe Manicure‏

You might be walking away with more than a great looking set of nails when you leave the salon. Pathogens are right at home in the warm and wet environment that salons provide and proper sanitation is the only way to prevent their spread. Robert… Read More

Aug 19, 14

fashion + style notes

The Secret Is Out. Beyonce’s Timeless #CRFashionBook Spread — And With a Real “Surfbort”

Aug 28, 14

fashion + style note | Do’s + Don’ts: How To Network In Fashion — Straight From the Pros

Aug 19, 14

fashion + style note | Scrunchies, Neons, Bandanas, Baby G’s… 90’s Fashion At Its Best!

If you were fortunate enough to be born in the 80’s, BUT raised in the 90’s — yeah, you’re pretty darn cool. The 90’s was all about good TV, funky neon colors, spunky hair styles, music GROUPS, when most of us could get along and… Read More

Aug 19, 14

career note | Is Your Wardrobe Stressing You Out? 3 Stress-Free Tips

As if there weren’t enough to worry about in day-to-day life, people often find themselves frozen in front of their closets during the morning rush, panicking about what to wear. “I think everyone has that terrible feeling of insecurity from time to time when you… Read More

Aug 19, 14

health notes

health note | Delicious Vegan Basil Pesto Recipe‏s

Awaken your taste buds with this new vegan basil pesto sauce by Veronica Bosgraaf. A delectable treat to accompany different recipes and acquire an unforgettable taste. As we head into the Autumn season, these warm and delightful dishes will provide a full flavored embellishment with the… Read More

Aug 28, 14

health note | On-The-Go Breakfast Super Foods That Will Help Your Overall Health + Jada Pinkett Smith’s Secret

On your road to recovery (referring to the process of changing your old, junk eating lifestyle to your new, clean eating lifestyle), understanding all forms of healthy living can be helpful. Many of our articles focus on clean eating and dieting the correct way, especially… Read More

Aug 19, 14

health note | Reasons Why Juicing & Smoothies Are Beneficial

This is for team “Committed To Get Fit”…but if you want to be a nosey rosey, keep reading!:) I don’t juice. Meaning, I don’t own a juicing machine, but juicing is a GOOD thing, so I’ll share. Juicing: The process of extracting the juice from… Read More

Aug 19, 14

health note | Health Tips: 5 Foods We Should Start Eating Already

Admit it. We all tend to stray away from the things we “need” in our life versus all of the things we “want”. Especially when it comes to food! Some food items are just way too hard to let go of. And then some… are… Read More

Aug 19, 14

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as a professional blogger, publicist + social media strategist, life can produce some interesting things + events. i created XOCHARLI to document my life + life itself [through notes] on a personal level -- in a light where PSLOVECHARLI.COM readers + supporters can get to know more about me, who i am, what i do and what i love. it has always been my goal to help empower women in a way that we ALL grow + evolve as ONE. this is a space created just for you! while owner, creator + editor-in-chief behind the digital lifestyle magazine, PSLOVECHARLI.COM, which covers a range of topics published for all walks of life, this site will do just the opposite. designed for the modern day, career-oriented, [savvy] girl+woman, welcome to my world of engaging thoughts, journal of notes, and personal musings.

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