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KAWS: WHERE THE END STARTS

KAWS: WHERE THE END STARTS is an art exhibition showing at the Modern Museum of Art in Fort Worth, Texas until January 22, 2017. The display features KAWS' works from the past 20 years and explores his admirable career, reminding us why he's one of the world's most coveted artists today.

This museum is absolutely gorgeous! If I lived in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, I'm sure I'd partially live there, it's so serene.

Look out for more from the area because I'll be touring Downtown soon, courtesy of Visit Dallas.

Til next time,

xo.

Asanda Spa Lounge: Delta Sky Club JFK

Asanda Spa opened a new location at the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 4 of JFK airport.

If travelers have access to the club, they'll have a chance to enjoy the Asanda/Stay Well experience. Passengers can relax, enjoy and restore with massages, facials or one of the mind body services to create a wellness refuge from the stresses that travel bring.

In the spa lounge, you can rejuvenate with a Nap26 power nap, listen to a guided meditation by Deepak Chopra or admire Louie Schwartzberg's moving art. Recline and enjoy the lounge's aromatherapy and enhanced air quality, and so much more.

I tried Deepak Chopra's Dream Weaver Light, Sound and Mind machine and it was AMAZING! I honestly thought I was flying through clouds. Using a combination of LED lights and sounds, you're sent on the journey of your choice and feel similar to how you would in a meditative state. Talk about B-L-I-S-S.

I meditate regularly and have never felt an experience like that one. Luckily, the Deepak Chopra experience is available for purchase at the Asanda Spa so you can take it with you and have them regularly on your own.

The spa uses and sells products from Italy-based brand Davines, including their Comfort Zone skin care line. I quickly fell in love with their OI line and purchased a hand cream, but I also took samples of some of the Comfort Zone hydrating products.

This spa is just a taste of what Asanda Spa has to offer, as they have two more Delta Sky Club locations: one in Seattle and an upcoming in Atlanta. They also have two stand alone locations in Manhattan that have more services and the full Davines product line, I can't wait to check those out!

I recommend The Asanda Spa Lounge at the Delta Sky Club in JFK to anyone who gets the opportunity to try it. Increased energy, improved productivity and reduced stress help optimize your well-being and travel experience and that's something we can all appreciate.

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Black Fashion Designers: The Exhibition

The Museum at F.I.T. is hosting the Black Fashion Designers exhibition until May 16, 2017.

Significant pieces show the skill of black designers from around the world and their journey in the fashion world throughout the years.

It features pieces by designers worn by public figures including Diana Ross, Michelle Obama, Tina Turner, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian and more.

The exhibition also demonstrates the history of blacks in the fashion industry and the controversial issues they faced, even the supermodels. Some designers used their clothes to make a statement on social issues.

They didn't forget about the menswear.

This exhibition is a must-see, especially for Blacks currently or prospected to be in the fashion industry. You get a chance to look at how far Blacks have come, learn about the significant roles these designers played and the challenges they've overcome.

For more information, check out the Museum at F.I.T.'s website.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter @ Universal Orlando Resort

I WENT TO HOGWARTS FOR MY BIRTHDAY!!! :D

Yes! I'm a "Potterhead" and I'm not sorry! That being said, the opportunity presented itself to take a last minute trip to Universal Orlando Resort for my birthday and I LEAPED.

To experience the entire Harry Potter World, including riding the Hogwarts Express, you need to visit both parks. I started in the Universal Studios Florida park, which hosts "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Diagon Alley."

Diagon Alley is everything you could imagine it would be: Gringott's Bank, Weasley's Wizard Wheezes, The Leaky Cauldron and so much more. I was in heaven, okay!

I headed over to Ollivander's for my (interactive) wand; they have the wands of all the main characters throughout the series. I chose Hermoine's wand then ran across to Madam Malkin's Robes for all occassions where I realized, although I chose Gryffindor, I belong in Slytherin house.

After casting a few spells around Diagon Alley, I grabbed a Butterbeer, then headed to Kings Cross Station to ride the Hogwarts Express. "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter- Hogsmeade" is in the Universal Studios Islands of Adventures park.

Using your park-to-park ticket, you ride the train and have the same experience as those students traveling in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", even the dementors. It's so cool!

A few minutes later, we were at Hogsmeade Station.

I was truly amazed at how much everything looked so much like the movies!

I walked through Hogsmeade, casted more spells, went through the shops (chocolate frog anyone?) and even stopped by to hear the Frog Choir.

Then, there she was.

GLORY!! I was home and complete.

After all that oogling, it was time to have fun! Since Hogsmeade is in the Islands of Adventure park, it makes sense that it's where they actually have the rides and rollercoasters for Harry Potter World. The attraction is still fairly new so expect crowds and a wait but it is well worth it. I would suggest to go as early as possible because I saw as the afternoon turned to evening, the crowds increased substantially.

After leaving Harry Potter World, I went through Islands of Adventure for a few more rides, back through the front to the main entrance and over to Universal Studios Florida to catch the parade.

This was a great experience that I encourage all "Potterheads" to try to make it to. I actually overheard someone saying this one is better than the one in California and the UK so I think made the right choice. However, I wouldn't mind visiting the others to see for myself. ;)

Til next time,

xo.