The Way We Live: World Environment Day 2019

The Way We Live: World Environment Day 2019

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A few weeks ago, on my way to work, I was sitting at a stoplight when I looked to my left. In the middle of…

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Life Lately: True Happiness & Being Yourself

Life Lately: True Happiness & Being Yourself

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Today’s semi-random real talk post is going to be informal as I want to catch you up on my life lately and share my thoughts…

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I Went On a Month-Long Spending Freeze and Here’s What Happened

I Went On a Month-Long Spending Freeze and Here’s What Happened

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I’m a woman who loves to shop. Actually, to me, shopping is considered retail therapy. Aside from reading, shopping is what I do when I…

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How to Navigate Addiction Within Friendships

How to Navigate Addiction Within Friendships

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This topic isn’t easy for me to talk about as I’ve had to experience this indirectly directly (if it makes sense) for over half a…

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The Gift of Rest: What I Did & Lessons I’ve Learned

The Gift of Rest: What I Did & Lessons I’ve Learned

And after a few years of practicing, I’m pretty sure I understand what God means when He says He wants us to rest after working…

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2019 Lunar New Year

2019 Lunar New Year

Chúc mừng năm mới, friends! And in case you didn’t know, I just wished you a Happy (Lunar) New Year! Today, many Asian cultures are celebrating 2019, the Year of the Pig.  The Lunar New Year isn’t just celebrated by the Chinese. Vietnam, Korea, Laos, Singapore and many other Asian countries also celebrate Lunar New Year. And since I’m Vietnamese and part Chinese (and French), I thought I’d give you a small snippet of what today’s celebrations are all about! 

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My Experience With Racism

My Experience With Racism

Please note that today’s post is not directed at any one ethnicity over another. The words that pour from my heart onto my keyboard that…

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Happy 2nd Blogiversary, She Sweats Diamonds!

Happy 2nd Blogiversary, She Sweats Diamonds!

I’m literally laughing out loud as I’m typing this because for the second year in a row, I’ve missed my own blogiversary! Last year, I…

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The Meaning Behind She Sweats Diamonds

The Meaning Behind She Sweats Diamonds

If you feel like you have trouble going for your goals and dreams (which a lot of you responded ‘yes’ to my poll on Instagram…

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Taking Time to Celebrate: My 2018 Achievements

Taking Time to Celebrate: My 2018 Achievements

At the beginning of each year, I like to take time to reflect on where I began and finished in all areas of my life….

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Cheers to a Happy 2019!!!

Cheers to a Happy 2019!!!

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  Happy 2019, loves! Here we are again. It felt like yesterday when I was celebrating 2018 with you!   I cannot believe another new…

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As of Late, I’ve Been…Winter 2018 Edition

As of Late, I’ve Been…Winter 2018 Edition

And just like that, Christmas is over. That is absolutely insane to me! What happened to December? The holiday season has flown by so incredibly…

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Happy Christmas!

Happy Christmas!

Happy Christmas, loves! I love it when British people say this so here I am wishing you a very happy Christmas and the most joyful…

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Season of Rest

Season of Rest

Everywhere I looked this year, I’ve been SO incredibly inspired. And I’m so lucky that this world has such amazing people to follow. From my…

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My 2018 Christmas Wishlist

My 2018 Christmas Wishlist

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This Christmas, all I want is to feel the true spirit of the holidays. To me, feeling festive means spending quality time with family and…

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Getting Into the Holiday Spirit

Getting Into the Holiday Spirit

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I’m going to be honest here. With Christmas only 15 days away from today, I have to admit that I’ve been having a hard…

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My Most Epic Failures as a Fashion Blogger

My Most Epic Failures as a Fashion Blogger

And if I had it my way, I’d interview all of the successful bloggers I’ve followed for years. Why? I’d create a short The World…

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2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Luxury Beauty Lover

2018 Holiday Gift Guide: Luxury Beauty Lover

SLIP FOR BEAUTY SLEEP slip™ for beauty sleep White & Pink Collection For the ultimate luxury beauty lover in your life, this silk pillowcase and…

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Christmas Gift Guide: For the Skincare Junkie

Christmas Gift Guide: For the Skincare Junkie

Happy last weekend of the Sephora Holiday Bonus Beauty Insider Sale! You’re probably sick of me talking all-things Sephora, but you have to know that…

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Fall Edition: As Of Late, I’ve Been…

Fall Edition: As Of Late, I’ve Been…

Can you believe Thanksgiving is next week already?! I feel like I have so much to do, but on the brightside, I already started shopping…

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How to Create a Self-Care Kit for Someone You Love

How to Create a Self-Care Kit for Someone You Love

Here are some things you can put into a self-care kit for your loved one(s): ADULT COLORING BOOK A cheap and easy way to distract…

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How I Practice Self-Care

How I Practice Self-Care

Essentially, it was the first time I intentionally took time off from my day job to take care of myself. And while my friends were…

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Authenticity: What It Means to Be Yourself

Authenticity: What It Means to Be Yourself

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This is me. Actually, this is the silly side of me. Still me though. And if I’m being real, this really is me when I’m…

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Summer Reflections: Life Update

Summer Reflections: Life Update

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I’m feeling incredibly refreshed, excited and more than ready for the future than I’ve ever been my whole life. And what have I decided my…

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Top 5 Best Skincare Essentials You Need to Pack In Your Travel Beauty Kit

Top 5 Best Skincare Essentials You Need to Pack In Your Travel Beauty Kit

As you know, skincare is a huge part of my daily routine. In the past, I didn’t put much thought into what to bring when…

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Facet of Change: What’s Next for She Sweats Diamonds

Facet of Change: What’s Next for She Sweats Diamonds

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Today, SSD is just like a diamond, a multi-faceted blog where I write about faith, fashion, wellness, beauty, personal growth and leadership. Since my health…

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Transformation Thursday: June 2018

Transformation Thursday: June 2018

And just like that, we’re back for our monthly Transformation Thursday series! Once again, this month’s post is more blogger-focused so if you’re a new or aspiring…

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13 Ways to Simplify Your Life

13 Ways to Simplify Your Life

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I’ve been feeling on edge lately, like everything is coming at me all at once. Just thinking of it makes me feel like I’m going…

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10 Things You Need to Know Before Starting Your Blog

10 Things You Need to Know Before Starting Your Blog

I say this because the delay of my consistent, heart-driven blogging came from my fear of success and caring too much about other people’s opinions….

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What Being a Fashion Blogger Has Taught Me

What Being a Fashion Blogger Has Taught Me

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It’s no secret that blogging is my true love. I even love blogging about blogging, haha! Within these last 18 months, I’ve shared some blogging lessons,…

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Treat Yourself: Self-Care Routine and Essentials

Treat Yourself: Self-Care Routine and Essentials

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Ever since, I have been improving my self-care routine. And for some reason, I’ve been thinking about how I’ve gotten to this point of my…

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Transformation Thursday: May 2018

Transformation Thursday: May 2018

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And just like that, I’m a week late on the halfway mark of 2018’s Transformation Thursday series, haha! In my defense, my back office wasn’t letting me…

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Coffee Date No. 17: Summer Season

Coffee Date No. 17: Summer Season

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Happy Monday!!! And just like that, this is our halfway-through-2018 coffee date with each other! It’s June, guys. J-U-N-E!!! This year has gone by way faster than…

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

It’s Okay to Not Be Okay

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I’m just going to get to the point. I’ve been dealing with anxiety again lately. My stress is at an all-time high, I’m having trouble…

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Intentionally Evolving

Intentionally Evolving

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A few weeks ago, I talked about being apologetically me. I’m not going to lie, I re-read my post over and over again. After the…

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5 Inspirational Home Decor Instagram Accounts to Follow

5 Inspirational Home Decor Instagram Accounts to Follow

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I’ve been loving finding and following home decor Instagram accounts lately. So for a little short Monday Motivation post, I’m going to share some of my…

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Unapologetically Me

Unapologetically Me

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The truth is, I archived a lot of my images. Why? I wasn’t happy with my feed or myself.  Some posts I “had” to create…

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How to Balance Blogging With a Full-time Job

How to Balance Blogging With a Full-time Job

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I usually laugh because here’s the thing: it’s not easy. And if for some reason I make it look easy, I take that as a…

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Transformation Thursday: April 2018

Transformation Thursday: April 2018

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Transformation Thursday is back once again so let’s get started so I can share with you my finds for the month of April! Article – Skincare (2…

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What I Learned On My Day Off From Work

What I Learned On My Day Off From Work

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If you know me, you know that I really don’t take time off for myself. It’s always work, work, work. Go, go, go. Honestly, I’ve…

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Coffee Date Number 16: Real Talk

Coffee Date Number 16: Real Talk

Happy Monday, friends!!! It’s crazy to think that I let an entire month go by without having a coffee date with you! I’ve been so busy with…

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Transformation Thursday: March 2018

Transformation Thursday: March 2018

Oh don’t mind me, I’m just two weeks late on this monthly Transformation Thursday post, but you’ll forgive me right? If I’m listening close enough, I think…

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Coffee Date No. 15: Easter Traditions

Coffee Date No. 15: Easter Traditions

Happy Good Friday, friends!!! I cannot believe Spring is in full-swing, flowers are blooming (bluebonnets are starting to pop up here in Dallas) and that…

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Where I’ve Been Lately…

Where I’ve Been Lately…

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Not going to lie. This is one of those posts where I don’t know what to say after being gone from the blog for so…

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Coffee Date No. 14: Spring Fever

Coffee Date No. 14: Spring Fever

Happy Friday Eve, guys!!! Can you believe we’re mid-way through March already?! Apparently, it was nice outside last weekend. I wouldn’t know because I’ve been…

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Transformation Thursday: February 2018

Transformation Thursday: February 2018

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Today is all about resources I’ve found within the last month to help you live a better life now and in the future! Let’s dive…

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Happy One Year Blogiversary, She Sweats Diamonds!

Happy One Year Blogiversary, She Sweats Diamonds!

Let me preface by saying that I did make an effort by curling my hair for these photos, haha! However, my shiny and wavy hair…

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Coffee Date No. 13: Happy Love Month!

Coffee Date No. 13: Happy Love Month!

Happy Monday, guys!!! And just like that, the first month of 2018 is over. I have a feeling that this year will go by fast, but…

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Transformation Thursday: January 2018

Happy February, loves!!! Ya’ll the first Transformation Thursday post of 2018 is here!!! Say whuttt?! Was it me or did January felt like it was crawling and went…

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Three Reasons Why I Will Never Say “Good Luck”

Three Reasons Why I Will Never Say “Good Luck”

I’m not going to lie. The word ‘luck’ makes me cringe. I mean, look at the definition: luck [luhk] noun 1. the force that seems…

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