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Hello! I’m Andrea, a corporate working mom of two little girls and wife of a wonderful husband. We all reside in Astoria, Queens NYC and enjoy exploring the neighborhood and taking part of all it has to offer. I am here to help moms navigate life as a mom and a full time working women without sacrificing style. In addition, this blog serves as a place for me to share my experiences as a women of color working in a male dominated field and how we can empower women to take the lead in the workplace!

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Trinidad Carnival 2020 soca brunch

Carnival 2020 Recap, Trinidad and Tobago

March 16, 2020
Inclusion and diversity in the finance office

Does Inclusion and Diversity include Pushing Women and Minorities Down the Ranks?

March 6, 2020
Trinidad Carnival

How I Almost Let My Body Insecurities Keep Me from Going to Trinidad Carnival

March 3, 2020

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  • HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABES! ⁣ All dressed up to enjoy our anniversary dinner at home. There is no one I’d rather be quarantined with than you! Happy six year anniversary, we have created so much for our lives together in this time and there are only more adventures for us to look forward to. In all this craziness outside, I’m blessed to have you keeping things calm and collected inside!⁣ ⁣ I also love the way you let me drag you into doing crazy things like these videos! In the middle of running around after our little girls, I’m happy that we find time for each other.⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #momstyle #browngirlblogger #momblogger #nycfashionblogger #leatherskirt #workingmomlife #busyworkingmom #womeninfinance #corporatemom #womenofcolor #nycworkingmom #caribbeaninfluencer #caribbeangirlswhoblog #happyanniversary #momlife #trini #guyanese #tiktok #fashionmom #mixedcouples #marriedlife #mixedfamily #wifelife #couplegoals #marriageworks #haitian #caribbeancouples
  • MY GIRLS KEEP ME SANE...⁣ ⁣ We’ve been inside for weeks, being safe, washing hands, social distancing but it’s honestly scary for me here in Queens, NY. After stepping outside to the grocery store this week, I’ve become nervous about the virus and I didn’t want it to get to a point where we are incapable of leaving this city but that’s how it’s looking. When I’m inside though, with Chloé and Céline, I turn off the news and forget for a moment about what’s going on outside. ⁣ ⁣ So...like anyone who has been inside for weeks...I decided to dress Céline in my Carnival costume. I mean...how cute! Now I really want them to play kiddies carnival. They make me smile and laugh and they are the reason we are so careful about everything going on! So I hope you enjoy and this video gives you a little break from the news as well!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ astoriainheels #trinidadcarnival #trinidadcarnival2020 #covid_19 #triniblogger #brownmom #momblogger #coronavirus #trinidad #visittrinidad #trinidadcarnival2020 #naturalhair #bunjigarlin #pandemic #bodypositivity #workingmom #momsofinstagram #stagegonebad #melanin #socamusic #socialdistancing #womenempowerment #bodyconfidence #corporatemom #momstyle #soca2020 #girlmom #carnivalstyle #womenofcolor #curlygirls
  • OOOPS...YOU CAN STILL ME.⁣.. ⁣ Video calls are the norm for my company. You can imagine my surprise when I started there and the person I called popped up on my screen. We speak to everyone in the company around the world on just on another floor with video. We even have it set up on our work phones so we were able to still use the video for meetings when we were not in the office.⁣ ⁣ So in the first few days of the work from home implementation, I stayed in my pajamas all day. We called in without using video due to some technical difficulties from everyone logging in remotely at the same time. Now that the system has adjusted, many are back to using the video conferencing app for our meetings. And we have a lot of meetings! Sure, I can be that person who doesn’t turn her camera on, but in a large company like this, you want to be visible and you don’t want to be the only one not using video. So now, its back to combing my hair! Its work on top and comfy on the bottom! Throw on a cute blouse and keeping it to shorts or loose pants. Those “home” tank tops just aren’t going to cut it. At least it gives me a reason to still get a little dressed in the morning. ⁣ ⁣ Now let’s see how long this lasts...🤣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #girlmom #workingmomkind #lifestyleblogger # #brownmom #fashionblogger #corporatemom #melanin #covid_19 #workfromhom #wfhlife #fashionbombdaily #workingmom #momsofinstagram #caribbeangirlswhoblog #socialdistancing #momlife #momstyle #fashionmom #womenofcolor #boromag #momhustle #whowhatwearing #stylishmom #petitestyle #workfromhomeoutfit⁣
  • WORKING LIKE A MOTHER…⁣ ⁣ All of sudden, employers are going to see how parents are able to work and tend to their children at the same time, because we are literally forced to in our current situation. Hopefully, they will see how it is not practical to expect our undivided attention toward our work during the day. Leaders need to step up and demonstrate understanding and compassion. With the intense spread of #covid_19 We have additional responsibilities to balance at this time and some companies should follow FaceBook’s lead. They are guaranteeing high performance reviews for all employees for the next six months. As a working mom, we already were coming home to spend the nighttime with our kids, take care of any household needs, cook and clean where needed in addition to being fully immersed in our day job earlier that day. Now everything is being combined and intertwined but it is all getting done. ⁣ ⁣ Here is to hoping managers will understand that I have a three and one year old that want to be in the same room with me, they want to sit with me, they want me to play with them and read to them. They are young and need attention and I can’t leave them alone in the other room for long periods of time. I’m constantly getting up and popping my head in to make sure they are okay. Regardless, I am working and still delivering like I always do. I hope that companies and others will take this into consideration and really see how mothers contribute just as much as everyone else, if not more!⁣ ⁣ Swipe to see how quickly I lose their attention!🤣 ⁣ #astoriainheels #momstyle #browngirlblogger #momblogger #nycfashionblogger #workfromhome #covid19 #workingmomlife #busyworkingmom #womeninfinance #corporatemom #workingmomkind #nycworkingmom #caribbeaninfluencer #brownskingirls #socialdistancing #momlife #melanin #girlmom #fashionmom #brownfamily #momboss #wifemomboss #wifelife #busywivesclub #corporatemom⁣ #corporateminority #influencingincolor #womenofcolor⁣
  • IT WASN’T EVEN A MONTH AGO… ⁣ ⁣ That we all were enjoying ourselves in Trinidad for Carnival. So much has changed so quickly. I guess we are lucky to have been able to be a part of such an amazing tradition before everything we know stopped in its tracks. We were gathered in the thousands and now we are limited to be around 10. Some are quarantined for days, others for an indefinite period. Here in New York, we really don’t know what’s next. You never know how quickly things can happen. Enjoy each moment! ⁣ ⁣ Keep looking forward. These times will come again!⁣ ⁣ My recap of my Trinidad Carnival experience is on the blog, see the link in my profile.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ astoriainheels #trinidadcarnival #trinidadcarnival2020 #covid_19 #triniblogger #brownmom #momblogger #blisscarnivaltt #trinidad #visittrinidad #socabrunch #wowevents #soakatt #pandemic #mombod #bodypositivity #postbabybody #workingmom #momsofinstagram #caribbeangirlswhoblog #melanin #socamusic #socialdistancing #womenempowerment #bodyconfidence #corporatemom #momstyle #soca2020 #shein #carnivalstyle
  • LETS BE REAL…⁣ ⁣ There are so many schedules online to help you with a routine for your kids at home. Even with the family network at my company, everyone is sending over links for different learning sites or packets to print out for kids to do. I am really trying to work in a schedule for my girls and be available for work at the same time. Chloe and Celine are still really young, 3 years and 15 months, so it’s not going to be easy to have them sit still and work on one thing at a time. Celine wants to sit in my work chair with me and Chloe wants me to play with her. Look, when I have a work call that really needs my full attention, there will be screen time. I don’t know about you, but they have watched Aladdin more in the past week than basically everrrr! I kind of secretly put it on so I can hear it in the background too! ⁣ ⁣ I know many people are against screen time but this working Mama has to do what she has to do. I am trying to step away at times and go over the alphabet but I am also teaching Chloe to make her bed in the morning, proper hygiene and to help clean up. She’s watching me cook and we are really getting so much time together that I am loving it. I barely get to see my girls during the week and maybe it’s because I’ve only worked from home with them for four days now, but I like having them here with me. Give me another week and I’ll let you know if I feel the same :)⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #momstyle #browngirlblogger #momblogger #nycfashionblogger #workfromhome #covid19 #workingmomlife #busyworkingmom #womeninfinance #corporatemom #workingmomkind #nycworkingmom #caribbeaninfluencer #caribbeangirlswhoblog #socialdistancing #momlife #melanin #girlmom #fashionmom #nycstyle #momboss #wifemomboss #wifelife #busywivesclub⁣ #corporateminority #influencingincolor #womenofcolor⁣ #wfhlife #momlifeisthebestlife
  • COVID-19: YOU’R GETTING A LITTLE TOO CLOSE FOR ME…⁣ ⁣ Its official, there is a confirmed case of the coronavirus in my office building, luckily not my floor! I knew it has been spreading in New York and the numbers are growing quickly but this is a little too close to home for me. We just fought off the flu and it hit Celine and Ricardo the hardest. The last thing I need is to bring that home to my family. No thank you, it’s better to be safe than sorry.⁣ Our company has not instituted a full work from home schedule as yet. Fortunately they understand how everyone feels and as long as you are capable of being productive at home and feel safer doing so, you are welcome to work from home. That is exactly where I will be. The infected employee began self-quarantine last week and they have requested those that came in close contact with him to work from home for 14 days. They also performed a deep cleaning on the floor which that person worked and have advised us that the office is safe to remain open. I will be WFH the rest of the week but for those that are still going to their offices, I’ve listed some habits to help prevent the spread of illnesses. ⁣ ⁣ ~Avoid close contact with others who are sick and if you are sick, keep your distance…let’s not shake hands for a while.⁣ ⁣ ~Or just stay home if you are sick to prevent other from getting sick. ⁣ ⁣ ~Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth, and now that you know you shouldn’t…isn’t it always that much harder to do so! ⁣ ~Cover your mouth and nose. When coughing or sneezing, use a tissue or that small part of the inside of your elbow that nobody knows the name of.⁣ ⁣ ~Clean your hands. Spend 20 seconds washing then with soap and water. Surprising to me how many people thought this was a new concept.⁣ ⁣ I hope everyone is safe and it’s important to keep informed of the situation. Make decisions about work, travel, childcare that works best for you. ⁣ ⁣ Would you decide to work from home too?⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #lifestyleblogger #triniblogger #brownmom #momblogger #workremotely #influencingincolor #workingmomwednesday #covid19 #coronavirus #workingmom #momsofinstagram #womenofcolor #corporatemom #wfh
  • ASTORIA ‘NOT’ IN HEELS???⁣ ⁣ I know, I know, I couldn’t believe it either. I am always in heels! It is usually more comfortable for me. If I walk in flats for too long, my heel begins to hurt. But I have seen the error of my ways. And how can I not wear flats when they are these cute leopard loafers. Honestly, I’ve never worn a loafer before and never really liked them either. I tried these on and they were so comfortable that I had to give them a chance. See what happens when you decide to try something new.⁣ ⁣ Here in New York, I walk a lot. I commute to the office and I used to wear my heels to commute when I first moved here. I then changed to block heeled booties or other flats but would quickly change into heels in the office. My flats for commuting were for just that…commuting. Now, I am wearing these flats to hang out. I’m so proud of me, lol. I guess it would look weird taking the girls to the playground in my knee high boots. ⁣ ⁣ Leopard print goes with everything and they make it easy to be stylish and comfortable. It was a nice day I paired these loafers with this cozy turtleneck from @shopcaribbeancowgirl shopcaribbeancowgirl and pants from @anntaylor Quick, easy outfit for hanging out in the neighborhood with the family. Now wait till you see my sparkly sneakers!⁣ ⁣ Shoes: @sam_edelman ⁣ #astoriainheels #girlmom #workingmomkind #lifestyleblogger #triniblogger #brownmom #fashionblogger #corporatemom #melanin #loafers #leopardprint #turtleneck #sweaterstyle #fashionbombdaily #workingmom #momsofinstagram #caribbeangirlswhoblog #womenempowerment #momlife #momstyle #fashionmom #astoriastyle #boromag #momhustle #shoestyle #stylishmom #influencingincolor #oversizedsweater #letstalkstyletuesday #womenofcolor
  • SO WE MEET AGAIN...⁣ ⁣ Following all the great support from my last few posts, I wanted to reintroduce myself.⁣ ⁣ I’m Andrea, a Caribbean, half-Trini, half-Guyanese, corporate working mom living in New York City. I started my blog, Astoria In Heels, years ago about fashion and style but as my life evolved, so did my blog. I am originally from Miami but have lived in New York For almost nine years now with my husband and our two little girls, Chloé, three years old, and Céline, one year. Working in finance in New York has been no easy task and becoming a mom along the way adds more challenges but I’m happy to take them on. ⁣ ⁣ I’m here to share my experiences as a mom and as a woman of color in corporate America and how I manage both. Sometimes I’ll talk about issues at the office and other times I want to share tips and advice that has helped me through my career. You’ll also see me figuring out how to manage this Mom Life on top of career and how to get these two little gorgeous girls to smile at the camera at the same time with me (so not as easy as IG makes it look). Chloé was not having it and gave me her best fake smile🤦🏽‍♀️. Finally there will always be a touch of fashion and style because that’s where I started and still enjoy! Thank you to all that have been on this journey with me and thank you to anyone joining me now.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #girlmom #workingmomkind #lifestyleblogger #triniblogger #brownmom #momblogger #corporatemom #melanin #internationalwomensday #mombod #bodypositivity #womeninfinance #workingmom #momsofinstagram #caribbeangirlswhoblog #womenempowerment #momlife #momstyle #fashionmom #busywivesclub #momboss #bossbabe #workingparent #corporateminority #influencingincolor #inclusionanddiversity #thememo #careertips #womenofcolor

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABES! ⁣ All dressed up to enj HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABES! ⁣ All dressed up to enjoy our anniversary dinner at home. There is no one I’d rather be quarantined with than you! Happy six year anniversary, we have created so much for our lives together in this time and there are only more adventures for us to look forward to. In all this craziness outside, I’m blessed to have you keeping things calm and collected inside!⁣ ⁣ I also love the way you let me drag you into doing crazy things like these videos! In the middle of running around after our little girls, I’m happy that we find time for each other.⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #momstyle #browngirlblogger #momblogger #nycfashionblogger #leatherskirt #workingmomlife #busyworkingmom #womeninfinance #corporatemom #womenofcolor #nycworkingmom #caribbeaninfluencer #caribbeangirlswhoblog #happyanniversary #momlife #trini #guyanese #tiktok #fashionmom #mixedcouples #marriedlife #mixedfamily #wifelife #couplegoals #marriageworks #haitian #caribbeancouples
MY GIRLS KEEP ME SANE...⁣ ⁣ We’ve been insid MY GIRLS KEEP ME SANE...⁣ ⁣ We’ve been inside for weeks, being safe, washing hands, social distancing but it’s honestly scary for me here in Queens, NY. After stepping outside to the grocery store this week, I’ve become nervous about the virus and I didn’t want it to get to a point where we are incapable of leaving this city but that’s how it’s looking. When I’m inside though, with Chloé and Céline, I turn off the news and forget for a moment about what’s going on outside. ⁣ ⁣ So...like anyone who has been inside for weeks...I decided to dress Céline in my Carnival costume. I mean...how cute! Now I really want them to play kiddies carnival. They make me smile and laugh and they are the reason we are so careful about everything going on! So I hope you enjoy and this video gives you a little break from the news as well!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ astoriainheels #trinidadcarnival #trinidadcarnival2020 #covid_19 #triniblogger #brownmom #momblogger #coronavirus #trinidad #visittrinidad #trinidadcarnival2020 #naturalhair #bunjigarlin #pandemic #bodypositivity #workingmom #momsofinstagram #stagegonebad #melanin #socamusic #socialdistancing #womenempowerment #bodyconfidence #corporatemom #momstyle #soca2020 #girlmom #carnivalstyle #womenofcolor #curlygirls
OOOPS...YOU CAN STILL ME.⁣.. ⁣ Video calls are OOOPS...YOU CAN STILL ME.⁣.. ⁣ Video calls are the norm for my company. You can imagine my surprise when I started there and the person I called popped up on my screen. We speak to everyone in the company around the world on just on another floor with video. We even have it set up on our work phones so we were able to still use the video for meetings when we were not in the office.⁣ ⁣ So in the first few days of the work from home implementation, I stayed in my pajamas all day. We called in without using video due to some technical difficulties from everyone logging in remotely at the same time. Now that the system has adjusted, many are back to using the video conferencing app for our meetings. And we have a lot of meetings! Sure, I can be that person who doesn’t turn her camera on, but in a large company like this, you want to be visible and you don’t want to be the only one not using video. So now, its back to combing my hair! Its work on top and comfy on the bottom! Throw on a cute blouse and keeping it to shorts or loose pants. Those “home” tank tops just aren’t going to cut it. At least it gives me a reason to still get a little dressed in the morning. ⁣ ⁣ Now let’s see how long this lasts...🤣⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #girlmom #workingmomkind #lifestyleblogger # #brownmom #fashionblogger #corporatemom #melanin #covid_19 #workfromhom #wfhlife #fashionbombdaily #workingmom #momsofinstagram #caribbeangirlswhoblog #socialdistancing #momlife #momstyle #fashionmom #womenofcolor #boromag #momhustle #whowhatwearing #stylishmom #petitestyle #workfromhomeoutfit⁣
WORKING LIKE A MOTHER…⁣ ⁣ All of sudden, emp WORKING LIKE A MOTHER…⁣ ⁣ All of sudden, employers are going to see how parents are able to work and tend to their children at the same time, because we are literally forced to in our current situation. Hopefully, they will see how it is not practical to expect our undivided attention toward our work during the day. Leaders need to step up and demonstrate understanding and compassion. With the intense spread of #covid_19 We have additional responsibilities to balance at this time and some companies should follow FaceBook’s lead. They are guaranteeing high performance reviews for all employees for the next six months. As a working mom, we already were coming home to spend the nighttime with our kids, take care of any household needs, cook and clean where needed in addition to being fully immersed in our day job earlier that day. Now everything is being combined and intertwined but it is all getting done. ⁣ ⁣ Here is to hoping managers will understand that I have a three and one year old that want to be in the same room with me, they want to sit with me, they want me to play with them and read to them. They are young and need attention and I can’t leave them alone in the other room for long periods of time. I’m constantly getting up and popping my head in to make sure they are okay. Regardless, I am working and still delivering like I always do. I hope that companies and others will take this into consideration and really see how mothers contribute just as much as everyone else, if not more!⁣ ⁣ Swipe to see how quickly I lose their attention!🤣 ⁣ #astoriainheels #momstyle #browngirlblogger #momblogger #nycfashionblogger #workfromhome #covid19 #workingmomlife #busyworkingmom #womeninfinance #corporatemom #workingmomkind #nycworkingmom #caribbeaninfluencer #brownskingirls #socialdistancing #momlife #melanin #girlmom #fashionmom #brownfamily #momboss #wifemomboss #wifelife #busywivesclub #corporatemom⁣ #corporateminority #influencingincolor #womenofcolor⁣
IT WASN’T EVEN A MONTH AGO… ⁣ ⁣ That we al IT WASN’T EVEN A MONTH AGO… ⁣ ⁣ That we all were enjoying ourselves in Trinidad for Carnival. So much has changed so quickly. I guess we are lucky to have been able to be a part of such an amazing tradition before everything we know stopped in its tracks. We were gathered in the thousands and now we are limited to be around 10. Some are quarantined for days, others for an indefinite period. Here in New York, we really don’t know what’s next. You never know how quickly things can happen. Enjoy each moment! ⁣ ⁣ Keep looking forward. These times will come again!⁣ ⁣ My recap of my Trinidad Carnival experience is on the blog, see the link in my profile.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ astoriainheels #trinidadcarnival #trinidadcarnival2020 #covid_19 #triniblogger #brownmom #momblogger #blisscarnivaltt #trinidad #visittrinidad #socabrunch #wowevents #soakatt #pandemic #mombod #bodypositivity #postbabybody #workingmom #momsofinstagram #caribbeangirlswhoblog #melanin #socamusic #socialdistancing #womenempowerment #bodyconfidence #corporatemom #momstyle #soca2020 #shein #carnivalstyle
LETS BE REAL…⁣ ⁣ There are so many schedules LETS BE REAL…⁣ ⁣ There are so many schedules online to help you with a routine for your kids at home. Even with the family network at my company, everyone is sending over links for different learning sites or packets to print out for kids to do. I am really trying to work in a schedule for my girls and be available for work at the same time. Chloe and Celine are still really young, 3 years and 15 months, so it’s not going to be easy to have them sit still and work on one thing at a time. Celine wants to sit in my work chair with me and Chloe wants me to play with her. Look, when I have a work call that really needs my full attention, there will be screen time. I don’t know about you, but they have watched Aladdin more in the past week than basically everrrr! I kind of secretly put it on so I can hear it in the background too! ⁣ ⁣ I know many people are against screen time but this working Mama has to do what she has to do. I am trying to step away at times and go over the alphabet but I am also teaching Chloe to make her bed in the morning, proper hygiene and to help clean up. She’s watching me cook and we are really getting so much time together that I am loving it. I barely get to see my girls during the week and maybe it’s because I’ve only worked from home with them for four days now, but I like having them here with me. Give me another week and I’ll let you know if I feel the same :)⁣ ⁣ #astoriainheels #momstyle #browngirlblogger #momblogger #nycfashionblogger #workfromhome #covid19 #workingmomlife #busyworkingmom #womeninfinance #corporatemom #workingmomkind #nycworkingmom #caribbeaninfluencer #caribbeangirlswhoblog #socialdistancing #momlife #melanin #girlmom #fashionmom #nycstyle #momboss #wifemomboss #wifelife #busywivesclub⁣ #corporateminority #influencingincolor #womenofcolor⁣ #wfhlife #momlifeisthebestlife

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