friday feels Archives - Coco & Cowe

These are a few of my favourite things... I haven

These are a few of my favourite things... I haven’t been buying a lot of things for myself because of the obvious but when I do, I am actively trying to spend my coins with Black or biopic owned companies. This bag by @brandonblackwoodnyc is not only perfectly on trend, it has a message that we all need to be fighting for: End Systemic Racism! I first bought @officialbyredo Tulipmania on the strength of @chrissyteigen’s Instagram story where she said it was the best smelling thing ever. It was. I then went on to buying these scents because I became obsessed with not only the branding, packaging, how the founder was inspired by trips to India with his mother and how he leaned into the magic of slow growth, but how a simple action of spraying something beautiful on myself made me feel good. And right now there isn’t much more important than seeking out small things that simply make you feel good and human and like you again. Self care and self love can be hard these days. It doesn’t have to come from buying things, it can come from sneaking moments alone for yourself, taking a walk, indulging in something decadent, taking a bath or singing some cheesy music really, really loud. However you can, find a way to take care of you. You deserve it, even in the midst of all of the stress you forget you do 🖤

When you pretend you’re not notorious for losing

When you pretend you’re not notorious for losing chargers and he clocks you teifing his charger... 🥴 *wait, this isn’t a skipping rope?!?* Leave me man! I gotta go skip 🤣 Also, no, my sneakers are not grey, that’s dust. Those are my dusty ass sneakers bc I live in a construction zone. Good plan to renovate in a pandemic 😝 I’ve got all the great ideas, people.

Photo dump of happier days + Jimmy’s general moo

Photo dump of happier days + Jimmy’s general mood in relation to my antics and all of female energy in our house🤣 I hope you’ve been able to scrape out some happiness and peace these days. Lockdown 1052 has been in effect for not even 24 hours and it’s already been REAL! Do you and take care of you, whatever way shape or form that is best for you! Sending love 💕 and snacks 🍫🍿🍐 and anything else you need to survive!

Harlowe and I condensed deodorant education into t

Harlowe and I condensed deodorant education into this quick lil video with @secretdeodorant. The more we spoke about the difference of ingredients in antiperspirant and Secret’s Aluminum Free Deodorant, the more questions H had about it. I’ve been doing my research these days in an effort to have an all-around healthier hygiene routine for her. And only recently, have I been prioritizing the ingredients in my hygiene routine. Because at the end of the day those products go straight onto your skin! Thanks to @secretdeodorant, I’m eliminating aluminum, dyes, parabens, glycol, baking soda, and talc from my deodorant while still smelling fresh with 48 hours of superior, sweat activated odour protection ✨ Today, I challenge you to give their Aluminum Free Deodorant a try! P.S. Coconut is still my favourite @secretdeodorant scent 🥥

My friends have renamed Harlowe, The Sheriff. Why?

My friends have renamed Harlowe, The Sheriff. Why? She loves rules and enforcing them. She’s fiercely protective of her people and loves to make sure everyone is taken care of. When hearing about some dating drama from her Aunty and Uncle she decided all on her own to create a ‘script’ (or rules) for people dating them of which she expects them to add onto their Raya profiles 🤣 Harlowe’s Rules For Dating her Aunty or Uncle:
1. No smoking EVER
2. No bad drugs... but alcohol is allowed 🤪
3. No second chances for dates (I asked to clarify this one and she said: if someone stands you up, they’re done.
4. Whoever they are, they have to be nice. These pics perfectly encapsulate her Boss/Sheriff vibe. Don’t mess with her people, yo. Names redacted to protect their identity. 🤣 Man I love this girl!
PS blue blockers are from Claire’s @clairesstores 😁😆

Deep-seated and systemically inclined. The cloak h

Deep-seated and systemically inclined. The cloak has been drawn up and the racism that we said has always been there is now on display so clearly that it almost feels comical except for the fact that it isn’t funny. In the words of the @naacp “and you thought ‘taking a knee’ was too much.”