Dear Pennies & Pens, This past November, 8515 hosted our signature annual event, Pensgiving. For 2018, we wanted the event to be classy & chic. So we decided to upgrade the décor, hire a floral designer, work with sponsors, and…
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Dear Pennies & Pens, So last November, 8515 hosted one of our movie meetups, Pen’s Flicks: Nobody’s Fool. Pen’s Flicks is a collection of movie meetups, film screenings, and panel discussions curated by 8515. Inspired by the film section of…
Dear Pennies & Pens, So here’s the thing, I’ve been slacking on my blogging over the past few years. Social media has become the place where I announce all my latest news but don’t worry that is about to change.…
Dear Pennies & Pens, In today’s post, I’d like to walk you through my natural hair journey. Over the years, I’ve talked about my natural hair with family and friends as well as mentioning it every now and again online…
Dear Pennies & Pens, Okay so it’s no secret that Idris Elba is a major panty dropper. Like everywhere that man goes there’s probably a panty pile behind him. It’s most likely like when the lady threw her panties on…
Dear Pennies & Pens, Welcome to The LOUD Issue. This issue of de la Pen is very near and dear to me because it’s my most personal issue yet. This issue includes a post on what I’ve learned after 8…
Dear Pennies & Pens, So a few months ago on a cold day in January, I styled a shoot for a local Dallas designer, Don’Chunte. This shoot was absolutely one of my best because I worked with such an amazing…
Dear Pennies & Pens, A few months ago, I discovered a new brand called Nubian Skin. Nubian Skin caught my eye because they make lingerie and hosiery for women of color. I thought this was such an interesting and innovative…
Dear Pennies & Pens, So I can’t believe that it’s almost here. I am about to launch ISLPDTX.com. ISLPDTX is ISLP’s online lifestyle boutique. We offer books, magazines, music, films, clothing, accessories, skincare, haircare, makeup, and home decor products. Our products…
Dear Pennies & Pens, So I completely forgot to mention it but Team ISLP has grown! For those that don’t know, ISLP is my lifestyle production company. In fact, we are the publisher of de la Pen…All Pen Everything. So…
