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Tampa’s Xtreme Tacos to open new location in Seminole Heights
Food, The Frugalista Life

Tampa’s Xtreme Tacos to open new location in Seminole Heights

Last week I had the pleasure of interviewing Sofie Warrenbrand and Uziel (Uzi) Ramirez of Xtreme Tacos. They describe their food as “authentic Mexican but

August 7, 2018August 6, 2018 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
#TheMoreYouKnow: What I Learned About Myself As a Graduate Student
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#TheMoreYouKnow: What I Learned About Myself As a Graduate Student

Growing up, I knew I wanted to get my Master’s degree. I had no idea what that meant; I just thought it sounded cool. When

July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
#ThePlacesYouGo: Where(and what) I’ve Been Eating This Month
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#ThePlacesYouGo: Where(and what) I’ve Been Eating This Month

This final semester has been insane for me. Working on a documentary video project about the Seminole Heights neighborhood took up a lot of my

July 24, 2018July 25, 2018 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
#ItsYourBirthday: Spending a Sister’s Day at Busch Gardens
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#ItsYourBirthday: Spending a Sister’s Day at Busch Gardens

My sister Terralyn and I are super close and funny considering we fought all the time when we were younger; she was that annoying little

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
#PajamaMama: How to Be Pajama Chic Without Looking Ready for Bed
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#PajamaMama: How to Be Pajama Chic Without Looking Ready for Bed

We all love a good pair of pajamas. On those days when you have no plans and If it was allowed, I’d wear a nice

July 16, 2018July 16, 2018 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
Travel back to 1920s Paris at St. Pete’s Left Bank Bistro
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Travel back to 1920s Paris at St. Pete’s Left Bank Bistro

Located right next to The Market at Left Bank, Left Bank Bistro is going to be the hottest new spot to eat lunch and get

July 13, 2018July 13, 2018 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
Amigos Tortilla Bar is bringing Key West to Downtown St. Pete
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Amigos Tortilla Bar is bringing Key West to Downtown St. Pete

Last week I had the chance to interview Samuel Haverl, owner and manager of the newest location of Key West’s Amigos Tortilla Bar. He told

July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
#BlackExcellence: Best Dressed at the 2018 BET Awards
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#BlackExcellence: Best Dressed at the 2018 BET Awards

The BET Awards show is the highlight of the summer. Black Twitter is on their phones with their TV’s on loud, all the snacks at

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
#KillingTheGame: 8 Black Women in Fashion to Follow On IG
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#KillingTheGame: 8 Black Women in Fashion to Follow On IG

Black women bring me inspiration on a daily basis. Whether it’s hair, music, or style, I can always find something to add to my everyday

June 20, 2018June 20, 2018 by Alexandria Jones3 Min Reading
4 Ways to Style Bantu Knots to Wear With Your Big Hoop Earrings
Fashion, Natural Hair, Recent Posts

4 Ways to Style Bantu Knots to Wear With Your Big Hoop Earrings

Y’all. It’s summer and it’s so. freakin. hot. Any kind of humidity causes frizz while all the sweat causes anything cute to fall flat on

June 18, 2018June 18, 2018 by Alexandria Jones2 Min Reading
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Ever tried a beer that tastes like a dark chocolat Ever tried a beer that tastes like a dark chocolate bar? I did at @zephyrhillsbrewingco. The cool thing about the brewery is it used to be a bank back in the day. They still have the original vault and walk-up window old bank clients used so it's nice to see they kept those small touches.

#letsplay #sportscoastaletrail #dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
The final stop on our @flsportscoast brewery tour The final stop on our @flsportscoast brewery tour was @dadecitybrewhouse . It was jam-packed and swinging inside when we pulled up. Of course, the beer that tickled my fancy was the Goosebumps Walkaway sour with its flavors of passion fruit, pink guava, tangerine, vanilla and lactose. Dinner was provided by new restaurant @kanseptkitchen ...between all the food we ate and dranks we had, I slept like a baby that night.

#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
Our next stop on @flsportscoast brewery tour was @ Our next stop on @flsportscoast brewery tour was @doublebranchartisanalales at The Grove at Wesley Chapel. Their Cherries in the Sky flavor tastes just like cherry pie and IYKYK I love anything sweet and that includes pie! This was another flavor I had to get another glass of. 

What types of beer do y'all like? Sweet or unsweet(extra points if you know which movie that's from)? #letsplay #sportscoastaletrail #dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
Coming soon: Ales by Alex jkjk (but don't I look l Coming soon: Ales by Alex jkjk (but don't I look like I'm coming out with my own line of sweet drinks though?) 

@escapebrewing in Trinity was the first stop on the @flsportscoast 8-hour brew tour. NGL, I wondered how a tour that long was going to go but it was a good day. We got to sample some of their most popular beers; once I saw the blueberry, guava, and lemon sour, I knew that one was mine. I should've bought a bottle in hindsight...I'm kicking myself right now.

#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #letsplay #sportscoastaletrail
The last time I was at @floridaavebrewing was back The last time I was at @floridaavebrewing was back in 2018 as a grad student working on my final project. It's been fun seeing their growth and evolution in the beer scene here. The first night of the @flsportscoast Ale Trail trip was a fancy dinner at the brewery's new Wesley chapel location. Y'all...this food isn't like your regular bar food. 

Pictured: 
1. Seared snapper, saffron & pepper risotto, fennel & picked red onion salad, and seafood broth with a Dead Parrot Sea Salt & Lime Light Lager (MY FAVE DISH OF THE NIGHT BTW)
2. Watercress, black pepper compressed watermelon, shaved radish, truffle honey vinaigrette, and sesame tuile with a Luminescence Hazy IPA
3. Beef carpaccio, béarnaise aioli, cracked salt, and micro greens with a Rollin' Dirty Irish-Style Red Ale
4. Deconstructed S'mores: Graham cracker biscuit, toasted marshmallow fluff, and chocolate ganache with a Almond Coconut Spread Imperial Stout

#letsplay #sportscoastaletrail #dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
A whole bunch of stuff I've eaten. Where have y’ A whole bunch of stuff I've eaten. Where have y’all been eating good at lately? Lemme know. 

Pictured:
1. @7thandgrove Dive In
2. @anchorandbrine Truffle fries
3. @eatlittleleon custom bowl
4. @eatpsomi Loukoumades
5. @sohojuicecompany custom unlimited bowl
6. @eatpollosupremo Green-Go bowl with a side of maduros
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#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogger #forkfeed #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
A red lip is always it. Color: Uncensored by @fe A red lip is always it. 

Color: Uncensored by @fentybeauty 

What’s some other good red lipsticks y’all like to wear? 

#blackgirlbloggers #blkgirldaily #ootdinspo #stylelookbook #outfitdetails #ootdguide #dailyfashionideas #ootdmagazine #tampablogger #tampa #makeupideas #makeuplooks #makeupselfie #fentybeauty
We’re a month in to the fall season and we’re We’re a month in to the fall season and we’re out shopping. There’s always room to buy more of the fall essentials we need from jeans to coats. 

Link in bio to read more about which essentials every woman has in her closet. 

What’s an item you’re looking forward to wearing when it finally gets cooler? I’m trying to wear my trenchcoats all season long. 

Jacket: @levis 
Sweatshirt: @legendaryrootz 
Boots: @asos 
Jeans: @endlessrose 
Bag: @dooneyandbourke 
Glasses: @prada 

#blackinfluencers #endlessrose #liveinlevis #legendaryrootz #asos #dooneyandbourke #blackfashionbloggers #tampablogger #blackgirlfashion
Fall is here and I'm bout to wear this @weareivypa Fall is here and I'm bout to wear this @weareivypark denim jacket THE MOMENT a little breeze comes through Tampa. 

Click the link in my bio to see what a few trends are this season…you might have them in your closet already. 

Sunnies: @versace 
Top: @hm 
Skirt: @thredup 
Shoes: @weareivypark 
Everything else: @brandonblackwoodnyc purse, @balmain choker, vintage necklaces

#blackinfluencers #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #blackgirlstyle #versace #blackfashionbloggers #blkgirldaily #blackgirljoy #blackgirlmagic #brandonblackwood #brandonblackwoodnyc #browngirlblogger #thriftedandstyled #ivypark #ivyparkrodeo #stylediary #fashioninfluencers #styleinfluencer #ootdinspo #stylelookbook #outfitdetails #ootdguide #dailyfashionideas #ootdmagazine #tampablogger #balmainarmy
Extra smooth, extra cute at the @edgetampa at @epi Extra smooth, extra cute at the @edgetampa at @epicureanhotel. 

Dress: @target x @rixo 
Shoes: Vintage @giuseppezanotti via @therealreal 
Bag: @brandonblackwoodnyc 
Everything else: Vintage @rayban sunnies and @hm necklaces, bracelets, and earrings
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 #blackinfluencers #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #blackgirlstyle #blackwomenwithstyle #blackfashionbloggers #blkgirldaily #therealreal #brandonblackwood #brandonblackwoodnyc #humansofrixo #browngirlblogger #browngirlbeauty #targetstyle #stylediary #fashioninfluencers #styleinfluencer #ootdinspo #stylelookbook #outfitdetails #ootdguide #dailyfashionideas #ootdmagazine #tampablogger #tampa
What a feast this was at @meatmarkettampa that @b What a feast this was at @meatmarkettampa that  @bobbybronz and I enjoyed during our  @visittampabay #hosted engagement trip. 

Pictured: Wood Grilled Buffalo Burger, Sweet Potato fries, Brussels, and their One in a Melon mocktail with @sanpellegrino_us for some added luxury.
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 #dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #meatmarkettampa #foodlover #foodpic #foodphotographer #foodblogfeed #foodblogger #forkfeed #foodblogeats #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafood #tampafoodie #yelptampabay #lunch #lunchmenu #fooddiary #ipreview
About to grab the top spot like "pardon my reach". About to grab the top spot like "pardon my reach".

Dress: @rixo x @target collab
Shoes: @hm sandals
Bag: @brandonblackwoodnyc 

#blackinfluencers #hmusa #blackgirlfashion #blackgirlstyle #blackwomenwithstyle #blackfashionbloggers #blkgirldaily #blackgirljoy #blackgirlmagic #targetstyle #humansofrixo #browngirlblogger #browngirlbeauty #browngirlswhoblog #bloggersdiaries #brandonblackwoodnyc #brandonblackwood #stylediary #fashioninfluencers #styleinfluencer #ootdinspo #stylelookbook #outfitdetails #ootdguide #dailyfashionideas #ootdmagazine #tampablogger #tampa
@bobbybronz and I actually walked 15 minutes from @bobbybronz and I actually walked 15 minutes from our hotel downtown to @oxfordexchange for our Day 2 with @visittampabay. Being around the hustle and bustle of the morning rush felt different and more "touristy" than us driving TBQH. #hosted

Pictured: Poppy Seed pancakes and a heap of fruit. 

 #dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpics #foodphotographer #foodblogfeed #foodblogger #forkfeed #foodbloggerlife #foodblogging #foodblogeats #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #oxfordexchange #unlocktampabay #tampafoodphotographer #tampafood #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
My and @bobbybronz first day with @visittampabay e My and @bobbybronz first day with @visittampabay ended with drinks and dinner at @edgetampa and @elevagetampa, both at the @epicureanhotel in South Tampa. I'd been dying to go to EDGE for the longest so I was excited to finally go. #hosted

Pictured: 
1. Lamb Spare Ribs (front…fell right off the bone 🔥🔥🔥) and Grilled Octopus (back)
2. King Crab Salad (front) and Pork Belly (back)
3. Epic Mai Tai cocktail

What did y’all eat/drink at @edgetampa and @elevagetampa last time you were here?

#dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #epicureanhotel #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #elevagetampa #foodpic #tampainfluencer #foodphotographer #unlocktampabay #foodblogger #forkfeed #foodbloggerlife #foodblogging #foodblogeats #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafood #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
Can y'all believe I've lived in Tampa for this lon Can y'all believe I've lived in Tampa for this long and never ate at @columbiarestaurant for the first time last month? I've seen the light and what I've been missing all this time. #hosted by @visittampabay 

Pictured: 
1. Mahi-Mahi "Cuya Hueso" (back) and Cannelloni de Langosta (front)
2. White Chocolate Bread Pudding 
3. Cuban bread from @lasegundabakery 
4. The ICONIC 1905 salad 
5. Waiter making 1905 salad
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 #dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #columbiarestaurant #foodphotographer #foodblogfeed #foodblogger #forkfeed #foodbloggerlife #foodblogging #foodblogeats #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #unlocktampabay #tampafoodphotographer #tampafood #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
Y'all know by now @bobbybronz and I are making thi Y'all know by now @bobbybronz and I are making this thang OFFICIAL official so what better way to celebrate than with a #hosted trip with @visittampabay? We got to be tourists in our own city for a change and do some things we've never done before like eating lunch at @columbiarestaurant and a tour at @j.c.newmancigarco. 

A bit of a #OOTD for you: @brandonblackwoodnyc bag, @hm tube top, thrifted skirt from @thredup, and @publicdesire sandals.

Wanna see everything we did on Day 1 of our trip? Click the link in my bio. 

In the comments below, tell me what "tourist" things do you enjoy doing.
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#traveladdict #travelblogger #travelblog #traveldiary #travelwriter #travelbucketlist #coupleswhotravel #coupletravelgoals #couplesthattravel #coupletravels #blackinfluencers #blackgirlbloggers #travelnoire #blackgirlstraveltoo #staycation #blackpeopletravel #blacktravelfeed #tampablogger #tampabay #stayandwander #travel #travelathome #quarantinetravel #letsgosomewhere #travelgirldiary #womentravel #tampa #blackgirlluxury
Dog moms gotta have a life too.⠀ ⠀ Dress: @rix Dog moms gotta have a life too.⠀
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Dress: @rixo x @target collab⠀
Shoes: @shopdolcevita from @poshmark 
Purse: @Target ⠀
Accessories: @rossdressforless scarf, @zalesjewelers necklace, thrifted earrings, @forever21 bracelets

📸: @ohhmygalyy
Tell me you love @uleletampa without telling me yo Tell me you love @uleletampa without telling me you love Ulele.

Pictured:
1. Chargrilled Oysters
2. Ring of Fire cocktail and Lobster mac
3. Fire Roasted Chicken
4. Juan's Snapper and Highland Rita (#hosted by @visittampabay)
5. and 6.  Candied Bacon Maple Ice Cream (#hosted by @visittampabay)
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#unlocktampabay #dailyfoodfeed #eater #foodiegram #foodgasm #foodbeast #eeeeeats #foodielife #foodiesofinstagram #foodlover #foodography #foodpic #foodpics #foodphotographer #foodblogfeed #foodblogger #forkfeed #foodbloggerlife #foodblogging #foodblogeats #tampa #tampabay #tampablogger #tampafood #foodphotography #foodstyling #tampafoodphotographer #tampafood #tampafoodie #yelptampabay
Y’all know who got white dresses on deck? I want Y’all know who got white dresses on deck? I want to do all the things. Also, shoutout to our @uleletampa server Courtney too 💛

Did y’all grow up imagining what your wedding day would be like? What kinds of things did you imagine?

📸: @fireandprincess/ @pricelessphotographs
You know…just out here looking cute and whatnot You know…just out here looking cute and whatnot with some OOTD inspo.

Pics 1.-4. at @wtrgrill 
Dress: @primark from @thredup 
Shoes: @hm 
Purse: @target 
Accessories: @hm, vintage @rayban and @avalonexchangetampa 

Pics: 5.-6. at @olivia_tampa 
Dress: @christopherjohnrogers for @target 
Purse: @target 
Shoes: @nordstromrack 
Accessories: @hm , vintage @rayban and @avalonexchangetampa 

Pics 7.-9.
Dress: @target 
Purse: @brandonblackwoodnyc 
Shoes: @nike 
Accessories: @ysl sunnies I “borrowed” from my fiancé @bobbybronz, @amazon butterfly clips
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#blackinfluencers #blackgirlbloggers #blackgirlfashion #blackgirlstyle #blackwomenwithstyle #blackfashionbloggers #blkgirldaily #blackgirljoy #blackgirlmagic #christopherjohnrogersxtarget #targetstyle #blackwomenrock #melaninonfleek #browngirlblogger #browngirlbeauty #browngirlswhoblog #bloggersdiaries #bloggerlove #bloggerlifestyle #stylediary #fashioninfluencers #styleinfluencer #ootdinspo #stylelookbook #outfitdetails #ootdguide #dailyfashionideas #ootdmagazine #tampablogger #tampa
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