Glasses and Glitter

Procrastinator's Gift Guide Part 1 Every year I pray that I’ll be one of those people who starts buying christmas presents in August, and every year I fail miserably. Here it is 11 days before christmas and I’m really just getting started! “Judge not lest ye be judged!” LOL I’m sure there are others... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/procrastinators-gift-guide-part-1/

2015 Black Enterprise Tech Connext Recap! Hands down Black Enterprise’s 2015 Tech Connext Summit is one of the best conferences I’ve attended. Yes I said it. As you may know, not only am I the creator of this blog, but I work on the tech industry as an IT Project Manager. I struggled to find the right words that would... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/2015-black-enterprise-tech-connext-recap/

Admittedly, I might be a tad bit forgetful. Earlier this year I was locked out my house because I left my house/garage keys in car, which happened to be locked inside the garage. Do not judge me! I was able to go to my neighbors house and wait on my spouse to come home. That is a thing of the...

Black Enterprise’s TechConneXt Summit Must To Attend!! So I’m going.. thanks to AT&T who is sponsoring. I got started in the tech industry about 8 years ago while still in college. One of the first things I noticed was the lack of people who “looked like me!” In the past couple of years, a few of the major players in the... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/black-enterprises-techconnext-summit-must-to-attend/

Microsoft Announces Surface Book and Surface Pro 4.. I'm excited! For the past year I’ve been pretty unimpressed with technology being announced for a variety of reasons, mostly because it seems like we have hit a plateau in what’s being offered to the consumer market. However, with the release of the Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book I feel that ... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/microsoft-announces-surface-book-and-surface-pro-4/

5 Favorite Instagram Editing Apps! Around 3 years ago I became obsessed with taking better photos. I was always envious of people who had great shots and decided to do something about that. I’ve been on Instagram for a while and enjoy it very much. The constant stream of photos give me purpose and inspires me to better my... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/5-favorite-instagram-editing-apps/

2016 Kia Sorento SX Review: Perfect 'Girlfriends Mobile'! Kia has really been doing some amazing designs with their cars/trucks in the past 3 years. I was so excited to drive the Kia Sorento when I was in San Francisco, because if you remember I was car shopping, and I excited to see what the 2016 Kia Sorento SX would have to offer. I was not... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/2016-kia-sorento-sxl-auto-review/

Apple x Hermes Band is FLY! I’m late on this, I know this.. however we will discuss!!! I’m usually an Apple hater. I can always find shade in something they do! However their colloboration with Hermes is plenty smart!! Fresh on the cusp of NYFW, if fashionistas had any hesitation behind grabbing a gadget for... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/apple-designer-band-hermes/

5 Wineries to Visit in Napa Valley! The first thing I did after landing in San Francisco was pick up my car and drive directly to Napa Valley. No other region in California attracts more tourist than Napa Valley, and like most tourist visiting Napa Valley while visiting San Francisco was a MUST! With over 400 wineries it’s... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/5-wineries-to-visit-in-napa-valley/

Comed's Icebox Derby: Driving in STEM for Chicago Young Girls! A few weeks back I had the pleasure of meeting up with Comed people behind an S.T.E.M program known as the “Icebox Derby” and a bunch amazing young ladies. Comed paired 6 groups of 13 to 18 year old girls and a recycled refrigerator. With a ton of imagination and determination these... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/comeds-icebox-derby-chicago-stem-girls/

#WYNTB: Cioppino's in San Fran's Fisherman's Wharf! I have not done a “Where You Need to Be!” foodie post in so long! I’m always eating and sharing on instagram or twitter but rarely here. For my birthday trip to San Francisco I decided it would be a great way to reintroduce this to my blog as I planned to be eating like I was... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/cioppinos-san-francisco-fishermans-wharf-review/

Napa Valley and San Francisco Adventures LiveFeed!! I’m San Francisco right now, enjoying my 30th bday. A friend texted me and said she doesn’t follow on social media, but still wanted to follow. So here’s the livefeed from my social channels. Live Blog Tori’s 30th Bday in San Fran/Napa   // Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/napa-valley-and-san-francisco-adventures-livefeed/

Dirty 30!  I have never been more happy to see my birthday!     29 was an amazingly rough year! As my birthday neared I kept telling myself, if you can make it to 30 you can make it through anything!      Yet with all the obstacles I’m still blessed and ever aware that... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/dirty-30/

Know Your Rights with Police Interaction, These Apps Can Help! For the past couple of days I have not been able to sleep, and I begin thinking about doing a social media detox because I think seeing black people maimed and murder each day is getting VERY draining. It is an inherent part of me to find a way to give back, so here is my attempt to help people “Know Your Rights” when dealing with police. These apps can assist. Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/know-your-rights-police-apps-help/

How To Have an Impromptu Summer Happy Hour! Here is Chicago the weather is so flaky it’s rather hard to plan for a “good” day! Summers are meant to be spent with friends, preferably with a good drink! LOL When you have good days but don’t have anything planned, here’s a good way to start your own Happy Hour with a few friends. Happy Hour... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/bud-light-lime-ritas-impromptu-summer-happy-hour/

Visiting Belize: Pros and Cons! Back in March I scored a flight sale for tickets to Belize and headed down in Mid-April. I thought it was a “one time deal” thing so I was like “yassss”. I went, enjoyed the experience, came home! Fast forward 2 months and now it seems like every other week there has been... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/belize-pros-cons/

Heels vs Flats: Does Getting Older Equal Comfortable Shoes? Last weekend while at brunch with a few friends the topic of heels vs flats came up. One of my friends said she only wears wedges or thick heels now, and we were all like “yea me too.” It was a quick discussion that was ended when someone brought up Bill Cosby lol, but the heels vs... Read the rest at http://www.glassesandglitter.com/heels-vs-flats-discussion-of-aging/