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Hi 👋🏽 A few new faces around here so I wante

Hi 👋🏽 A few new faces around here so I wanted to re-introduce myself! My name is Carlene! I’m a 31-year-old dog momma living in New Jersey with my boyfriend originally from Seattle, WA! 💕 We just moved here back in December for my job + I love blogging as my creative outlet. Here’s what you’ll find at my page: 1️⃣ INCLUSIVITY: I’m a size 12 currently but have been a size 16 to an size 8, I truly believe #bodypositive wins. I’m a woman of color AND I’m biracial, my mom is Irish and my dad was Jamaican. I’m a first generation college graduate: I went to college while working full time and it took forever but I did it. I’m a firm believer in accepting all races, all backgrounds, all different walks of life... because life is what makes you who you are today 🙌🏽⭐️
2️⃣ INSPIRATION: I love to share what I’m loving not to fill up your closet or makeup bag, but for you to leave this space inspired! I want this to be a safe place to come to when you’re having a bad day and for you to leave feeling uplifted ✨💫
3️⃣ MOTIVATION: A lot of people don’t realize that I am in a corporate retail position with an absolutely incredible company, but it wasn’t always that way. I’ve gone through my fair share of ups and a lot of downs. I think it’s so important to share my failures along the way so you can succeed. ⚡️💥
4️⃣ POSITIVITY: I am inherently a positive person. Like I said I’ve gone through a lot in my life but what always pulled me out of the dark times was positivity. I’m a firm believer in you get back what you put out to the universe + manifestation. Part of that life philosophy is to spread positivity to others so you can live a positive life too. 🌻🌈
5️⃣ LIFE + STYLE: The core of this blog is my love of beauty, style, travel, home decor, and everything in between! I even started a second Instagram page for my home: @queencarlenehome 💖 If you’re new here, welcome! If you’ve been here, thank you for supporting me! I am so grateful for each and every one of you... truly couldn’t have imagined it happening a few years ago yet here we are! #amplifyblackvoices #blackgirlmagic #blackbloggers // http://liketk.it/2Q5xC @liketoknow.it

Thank you all for the love on my previous post. I

Thank you all for the love on my previous post. I really feel like we are all actively learning in these undoubtedly turbulent times & having the uncomfortable conversations is the first step. I didn’t think I’d have to go off again so soon but I also don’t feel ok keeping quiet so here we go again... If you are saying you are “muted + listening” to support #blacklivesmatter don’t just be trendy to post it. Check your intentions. When you go back to regular posts so quickly or “here’s my favorite black brands” it’s coming across as not genuine because it’s SELF-SERVING FOR YOUR APPEARANCE TO THE PUBLIC. We don’t have to validate you when you say “see?! I’m supportive! I posted about black brands I’ve never spoke about before!” I’m not talking about sharing educational resources, I’m talking about the blatant “look I’m a good one” bandwagon. Please know there are accounts that are posting WITH GOOD INTENTIONS but many are posting hollow after thoughts. Here’s how it reads to me: “Oh, you finally discovered this black business and since YOU now feel educated YOU want to share it because it validates YOUR feelings that YOU now feel educated about what’s happening? Must be nice... it’s NOT ABOUT YOU!” This same energy better be there long after this dust settles. Speak with your dollar & your vote. You might feel like you can’t do anything right or it isn’t fair but guess what: life isn’t fair for us either. Live in that moment for a second & realize that’s how we feel EVERY day. You don’t like this feeling of discomfort? Yeah, neither do we. Take a good look and ask yourself if you have a PERSONAL AGENDA & if you’re SEEKING VALIDATION from your audience before posting anything ie: likes, comments, reshares, feeling better... Because to you it might seem like you’re helping, but to many in this community you are trying to support it might come off as not genuine so get ready to swallow that pill. You don’t get a cookie for being a good human. You don’t get a gold star for doing what’s right everyday. And if you can’t have this uncomfortable conversation about EXACTLY THIS without gaslighting me or being dismissive, you’re not a real ally. #isaidwhatisaid

I’ve been somewhat quiet but I have a few things

I’ve been somewhat quiet but I have a few things to say... 1️⃣: White privilege is real. If you don’t think so, then you need to educate yourself because it is a fact not an opinion.
2️⃣: I appreciate everyone putting up the #blackouttuesday on their feed today. In fact, I was brought to tears scrolling through my feed realizing how strong & powerful the message is. Racists are feeling mighty uncomfortable today. I also understand why people are frustrated when it clutters the information by not using the proper hashtag so if you used the wrong one, go fix it. If that’s not the reason someone is upset by it, then that’s ok too. The thing is: you won’t satisfy every black person with your response during this. Some will never be satisfied, rightfully so. NOTHING you do will make up for the oppression we have experienced. But you realizing this is part of the pill you have to swallow that comes with privilege. Please realize it’s not about you & how you’re feeling or if you’ve done your due diligence... you won’t get an award for standing up for what’s right. But regardless continue to do what you can with what you have as that’s better than you before. It’s about progress, not perfection.
3️⃣: I think it’s important to state that not all cops are bad cops. This is NOT to excuse bad behavior but I am a big advocate in humanizing the badge. I know & have worked alongside quite a few with my history in retail management. The good ones build relationships with the communities, they are the ones showing up at 3am when it’s going down to protect you, they are the ones setting a GOOD EXAMPLE how to serve your community to make a difference. Using blanket statements that all cops are bad is just as ignorant as saying all lives matter during this time.
4️⃣: EDUCATE yourself. If you’re feeling lost, confused, upset, hurt, or impacted in ANY WAY you need to educate yourself. It’s so powerful when you do. Read others opinions. Discuss it. Reach out for clarity. Ask questions. This is a time to reflect so we can progress. And people grow by getting uncomfortable. So start getting used to it, because we have work to do ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻 #blacklivesmatter

Please take this time to educate yourself, listen,

Please take this time to educate yourself, listen, & learn #blackouttuesday ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻

Throwback to when the blossoms where still up ✨🌸 Funny how life is... you blink and time has passed you by. I feel like I was so caught up with everything going on that I forgot to literally stop & smells the roses 💐 Even though we are still at home in some parts of the country, we still can enjoy the little things! 💕 I’ve been trying to slow down daily, if only for a few minutes, just to soak it all in ✨ PS: my sandals are only $14 + my purse is $27, all linked in my LIKEtoKNOW.it 🙌 #LTKcurves #LTKunder50 #walmartfinds // http://liketk.it/2PM8d @liketoknow.it

So excited to have a day to unwind + relax in the

So excited to have a day to unwind + relax in the backyard! 🤩 It’s just now getting nice out in NJ so we took the time to garden this afternoon 🌿🌻 Then I did a little try on for you guys over on my instastories of @shopbellaandbloom! 💕 Everything is 30% off + all details with links are in my stories or on queencarlene.com/shop 😘 Happy Sunday! ✨⭐️ #ltksalealert #ltkcurves // http://liketk.it/2PwH0 @liketoknow.it

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6?! 💕 I LOVE THEM ALL 🤪 @a

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6?! 💕 I LOVE THEM ALL 🤪 @asos is having a 25% off sale making literally all of these outfits ON SALE! 🙌 Doing a try on haul in my instastories + quick version on the tok 😉 As always, everything will be linked on queencarlene.com! ✨⭐️ #ltksalealert #ootdinspiration #ltkcurves // http://liketk.it/2PcmI @liketoknow.it

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