Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

Why You Should Go to a Music Festival At Least Once In Your Life

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If you’ve read my blog for a while, you’ll know that I love a good music festival. I don’t go to festivals as often as I used to (hashtag getting old), but now I usually travel to a festival once a year. This fall, I’m going to Austin City Limits, last year I went to Lollapalooza, and in the past, I’ve been to Coachella, Governor’s Ball and Sweetlife. Oh, and Landmark Music Festival (RIP) — anyone in D.C. remember that?

I know the idea of a music festival can be off-putting to most. Not gonna lie, there can be tons of teens, it’s a lot of walking/standing, and it can get costly. However, if you love music, or want to broaden your music horizons, I’d highly suggest swinging by a music festival soon!
 
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How I Stay Motivated As An Entrepreneur

I sound like a bit of a broken record, but if you’re new here, I decided to blog full-time about 1.5 years ago. Being self-employed has been the most challenging, yet rewarding experience of my life. While there are plenty of pros (flexible schedule, no commutes to work, having my dream job), there are also a ton of cons (not getting a steady paycheck, no benefits, spending a million dollars on health insurance). However, at the end of the day, I couldn’t be happier with my decision, and I can’t wait to keep building my brand in the future!

Since I work for myself, I’m the boss, and I set my own schedule: a lot of people ask me, what is my motivation to even get out of bed in the mornings? Here’s how I manage to keep grinding as an entrepreneur. 
 
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The Top 10 Most Instagrammable Spots in D.C.

Typical Day Exploring Washington D.C. featured by popular DC travel blogger, Alicia Tenise

Oh, man. I’m not sure why it took me this long to put this post together, but it’s a question I’ve been asked a million times.

Even though I started my blog as a college student in Richmond, I moved back to my hometown of D.C. back in 2013. I shot in and around the D.C. area for four solid years before my year in Philly, and now I’m temporarily back in D.C. for the next few weeks, and I’m falling back in love with all of my favorite shoot locations of the past.

As I take a trip down memory lane, here are some of my favorite spots to shoot in the District — from a local. I do occasionally like to shoot in touristy spots. However, I also want to show you some fantastic places to take photos that aren’t the National Mall.
 
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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals Under $100

Blogger Alicia Tenise shares her top Amazon Prime Day Picks under $100

1. Amazon Echo | 2. Kindle Paperwhite | 3. Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote | 4. Iced Tea Pitcher Set | 5. Wireless Bluetooth Headphones | 6. URPOWER Garment Steamer | 7. Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger | 8. Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt

Two posts in one day? Who am I? A few hours ago, Amazon Prime Day deals went live, and I’ve had fun shopping some of the deals thus far. Admittedly, I was a little disappointed with the fashion picks for this years’ sale. Last year, I found Rebecca Minkoff and Zac Posen bags on sale, however, this year, I didn’t really find the name brands that I was hoping for. Oh well, I’ve already gotten my clothing fix with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, so I probably don’t need anything else!

I always use Amazon Prime Day to stock up on some of my favorite Amazon tech items. Last year I bought my Echo on Prime Day, and it was one of my favorite purchases of the year. My Echo is in storage while I’m in my temporary housing situation these next few weeks, yet I still find myself yelling out “Alexa,” and I get majorly bummed out when my Echo isn’t there to respond to me. I plan on getting a couple of Echo Dots since we’re moving into a larger apartment so that we can have Alexa in both our office and our living room.

Other stand out items for me include: this Anker portable charger (it can charge 3 devices at one time), these wireless headphones (I had them before, and they do an excellent job at noise cancelling), and this portable steamer that I take on every trip — I purchased this last Prime Day! Also: this wasn’t under $100 so I didn’t include it in the collage, but there’s a 55″ Smart TV I’m eyeing that’s only $289. 

I’ll be giving away this Tea Forté Iced Tea Pitcher on my Instagram tonight — make sure to check it out at 9 PM ET! Happy Prime Day Shopping!

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