Guyanese Girl

11 Jan: Fight the Flu: Have a “Hot Toddy” or some “Lemongrass Tea”

Today is National Hot Toddy Day! A hot toddy is a delicious drink made with honey, lemon, hot water, and the spirit of your choice (usually whiskey, brandy, or rum). It’s the perfect way to warm up on a cold winter day, and a few sips can also relieve cold or flu symptoms.  Growing up back in Guyana, a nice cup of Lemongrass tea did the trick, but with the flu season hammering down upon…

10 Jan: She Rocks! Meet Abiola Abrams – Author/Certified Wellness Coach aka “The Lifesyle Passonista”

Abiola Abrams is a first generation Guyanese-American author, columnist, speaker, filmmaker and multimedia personality who was raised in New York City. Also a certified wellness coach, Abiola gives heartfelt, no-nonsense, stigma-free advice on self esteem and self worth, body image issues, healthy relationships, mental health, sexual health, and how to live with verve. The first person in her Guyanese family born in the US, Abiola was bullied in her African American neighborhood for being “the…

08 Jan: Trending: January’s Hottest New Nail Polishes

No one likes getting their nails done more than I do ~ Serena Williams January’s Hottest New Nail Polishes by polyvore-editorial featuring nars cosmetics Illamasqua nail polish sephora.com Mac cosmetic nordstrom.com Butter london nail polish sephora.com Laura mercier bloomingdales.com Nars cosmetic beauty.com By Terry coral nail polish beauty.com Estée Lauder nail lacquer bloomingdales.com Sally hansen nail polish target.com .

07 Jan: She Rocks! Lisa Mary Johanna Punch: A Multitalented Shining *Star*

Lisa Punch is a talented singer, songwriter, dancer and actress. She was born on September 4, 1992 in Guyana; the daughter of John Errol Punch and Nafieza Aiana Daniels and is the eldest of five siblings. Lisa spent the first few years of her life in Berbice before relocating to Georgetown. By age 11, she was performing across the country and appearing on local TV shows such as Talent Exclusive. At her alma mater, North Georgetown Secondary…

06 Jan: A Prayer for the Young Women of the World

Father God, thank you for all the young women in the world. Give them dreams that are bigger than themselves–so they will have to trust you to make their dream come true. Give them a will and heart to be all you created them to be. Help them to work hard and be successful. Enable them to be generous to those who are less fortunate. Give them hearts full of love and compassion. Give them…

04 Jan: Look of the Day: Casual Chic!

It’s not so casual Friday. What are you wearing to the office today? Not so casual Friday by lara-b24 featuring an amethyst cocktail ring French Connection pencil shirt usa.frenchconnection.com Wren cropped pants bonadrag.com BCBG Max Azria pointy high heels dnafootwear.com Versace logo bag forwardforward.com Metal jewelry target.com Rebecca amethyst cocktail ring forzieri.com Off White Ornate on Offwhite Background designyourwall.com .