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Writer. Creative. Archivist.
Holly Lowe Jones is a PhD student and writing instructor in the English Department at the University of Oregon. She is currently working on her dissertation, which archives and analyzes Black American textual production at Playboy magazine between the 1960’s and early 1990’s.
Alongside and within her academic scholarship, Holly enjoys memoir/autobiography writing.
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Mamonde Skin Care Review
Hello Everyone, With all the craziness of 2020, self-care has never been more important. I have fallen in love with my new foaming face cleanser by Mamonde! I usually remove all my makeup with a cleansing balm before washing, but with this foaming and lather action,...
Black Casual Maxi Dress
SHOP THE LOOK Happy Monday! This casual black maxi dress is definitely an Amazon favorite. It comes in a bunch of colors and is currently $19 with Prime. Over the weekend, I got some writing done and finished reading a book that I really enjoyed (although it was a...
Charcoal Gray Vneck Pocket Tee + My Workout Routine for One Week
Happy Tuesday Friends, I like this charcoal basic v-neck pocket tee from Amazon because it has a relaxed fit. You may have noticed that lots of the stock photos on Amazon show a loose-fit but they actually aren't. This one actually is! It's $18 and comes in eight...
Olive green wrap top
SHOP the look Good Evening! Hope you had a great day. It feels like this week has flown by. Currently watching "The Game Changers," for the second time (Michael is actually watching it again). It's a documentary about the benefits of a plant-based diet and the myths...
Grounded in Gratitude: Being Thankful for what you have
OUTFIT DETAILS | Chambray Shirt, White knit top, Camo joggers and sneakers are sold out but I have linked similar options at the bottom of this post My favorite quote is "Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't...
5 Ways to Reduce Stress
These are anxious times for most people, so I am sharing 5 easy ways to reduce your stress. As always, I've included photos of my outfit and shopping details at the bottom of the post. 1. Exercise Most gyms are now closed, so I know that can be difficult for people...