Mother's Day is quickly approaching and Sunday, May 14th will be here before you know it! Although you should always treat your mom (wife, aunties, grandmas, etc) like a queen every day, it's nice to do a little something extra on Mother's Day. When I was little I remember making crafts for Mother's Day, which included… Continue reading 5 Native Made Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Author: The Fancy Navajo
Ama Sani Scarves – JG Indie
As I mentioned in my yearly blog goals, I want to share more fashion posts on the blog, especially native fashion. So what better way than to begin with one of my favorite Native fashion brands, JG Indie. If your an avid follower of my daily "outfit of the day" or #OOTD on Instragram, then… Continue reading Ama Sani Scarves – JG Indie
The Fancy Navajo Fashion Stylist?
I was recently asked by Jennifer Hubbell, aka my Instagram bestie/fellow Fancy Navajo, to assist in styling a photo shoot for her. I was ecstatic and said YES immediately. Styling has always been an area of interest to me. I get a lot of questions about my style, when I post my outfit of the day… Continue reading The Fancy Navajo Fashion Stylist?
Fancy Blue Corn Cupcakes
I'm so excited to finally share my recipe for Blue Corn Cupcakes. Thank you for being patient with me, this has been one of my most requested recipes! If you have been a long time follower then you may remember when I posted my first batch last year. It was to celebrate how we reached… Continue reading Fancy Blue Corn Cupcakes
Good Bye 2016, Yá’át’ééh 2017!
Wow a new year already? As I get older it seems like time flies by! 2016 was a great year. It included meeting Instagram friends who turned into real friends, fancy fashion shows, collaborating with awesome Native American brands, yummy food, and a lot of fun outfits! When I started this blog a couple of… Continue reading Good Bye 2016, Yá’át’ééh 2017!
Phoenix Fashion Week – ACONAV
The time is finally here, Phoenix Fashion Week! And I am beyond excited for my favorite emerging designer, ACONAV! You have probably seen my many posts this past year, raving about the talented Native American fashion designer Loren Aragon. He makes breathtakingly beautiful gowns inspired by Acoma pottery designs! Phoenix Fashion week wasn’t even on… Continue reading Phoenix Fashion Week – ACONAV
The Fancy Navajo Hat
Now that summer is here I usually spend more time outside enjoying the sun. This year I'm trying to be more cautious about protecting my skin from sun damage. So that means wearing more sunscreen, sunglasses, AND hats!! I never realized how fun hats could be and I wanted to put my own personal flair… Continue reading The Fancy Navajo Hat
The “Fancy” Navajo Taco
I'm slightly giggling as I just typed that title. It makes me smile because that is how my Navajo Tacos have been described. I'm not sure what makes them "fancy" but that is how my Navajo tacos have always looked since I was a child. I guess I have a fancy Navajo mom? Hahaha? Regardless it… Continue reading The “Fancy” Navajo Taco
Cha Cha Chia Seed Pudding
Cha cha chia!! Anyone else remember these commercials growing up in the 90's? I remember I wanted one of these plants badly but my parents never caved in. Hahaha... Who would have thought as an adult I would be eating these tiny seedlings for breakfast. Chia seeds are definitely highly nutritious and good for you… Continue reading Cha Cha Chia Seed Pudding
Homemade Vanilla Granola
Today I am sharing my recipe for homemade granola. After many years of trying all different brands, spending upwards of $6 per box, and hurting my teeth on hard store bought granola, I finally put my foot down. Why was it so hard to make good granola?! The granola in the stores were either too… Continue reading Homemade Vanilla Granola