Every girl needs a pair of hoops. Or two. Or three. These are definitely my favorite pair of hoops: big, bright, and beautiful. I have one other pair that is actually larger than these, but still, every time I wear large hoops, I laugh as I think back to one of my classmates who would always…

I bought this pair of earrings in Stonetown, Zanzibar during the Sauti za Busara music festival. With the swirls of metal, they seemed like the perfect representation of Stonetown, with its intricately carved doorways and vibrant history. They are also black with steel accents, which, aside from neon yellow, is my favorite color to wear,…