Year: 2019

Wear Bright Colors Regardless of The Season

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It doesn’t have to be spring or summer for you to wear bright colors. Bold hues deserve love all year round! My love for oversized sweaters kept me glued to this color block sweater when I found it at Burlington Coat Factory. Kept it bright with a simple pink sleeveless t-shirt and added a bit of metallic with the skirt. Burlington tends to have a few gems if you’re patient enough to look for it. I purchased the sweater in a large so it can be really oversized. Most would…

11 Pajamas Under $100

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With the rise of pajama parties, its only right that I provide 11 pajamas under $100 so you can look your best at your next comfy function. My first pajama party was last year and I opted for a onesie. This past spring, I kept it cute with a peachy robe and a slip. For the holiday pajama party that I attended this month, I went straight to Target and got a pajama that resembles a shirt dress. Shirt dresses have always been comfy for me so it was hard…

Ugly Sweater Party – Pink Fuzzy Sweater

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So I ended up with a not-so-ugly sweater at the ugly sweater party. After shopping a super sale at Bath and Body Works, I had to walk through Sears to get to the parking lot. While rushing to the car, I stumbled upon this sweater that looked much uglier on the hanger. The Ugly Sweater Party was starting in a few hours and I still didn’t have an ugly sweater to wear. I bought this sweater and figured I’ll make it work for the party. Ending up with this sweater…

DIY Crochet Jacket – Outerwear

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I’m not exactly sure if I should call this crochet item a jacket, a sweater or a coat but nothing gets me more excited about style than DIY projects. I’ve known how to sew for as long as I can remember and learned to crochet at the age of 12. I find that I appreciate the items that I create much more than the items that I buy in stores. I wish I knew how to write an understandable pattern so I can help others to create but I did…

Christmas Dinner – Sequin Blazer Dress

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Tis the season to be merry and bright while wearing sequins galore and having a good night. For a Christmas dinner, its only right that I throw on a sequins blazer dress! I’m so happy the holidays are here! This is absolutely my favorite time of the year and I can’t wait for Christmas! I’ve wanted a blazer dress for so many years but couldn’t find one that spoke to me. When I randomly found this Endless Rose sequin blazer dress in Neiman Marcus, I knew I had to have…

Neutrals – Full Skirt

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I attended a baby shower last weekend for the first time in 4 years. Seems like most people attend baby showers much more often than I do but I find that I end up celebrating nuptials much more than pregnancies. Roshelle is having a baby and any chance I get to wear a full skirt must be fully taken advantage of! But is it even considered a full skirt if its shorter than the typical full skirt? What I love most about this skirt is its velvet florals topped with…

6 Values I’m Keeping at 28

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I celebrated my birthday while soaking in some sun in a Cali Swim bathing suit and cover up. This was by far the most relaxing birthday I’ve ever had. For the past 6 years, my 22nd birthday has felt like the best birthday ever (it was the never ending birthday filled with so many celebrations). Every birthday after that couldn’t compare as the pressure (that I put on myself) to exceed that birthday kept me from truly doing the most! This birthday consisted of some healing and reflection. Without further ado,…

Nigerian Independence Celebration – Ankara Dress

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It’s been a while since I actually celebrated Nigerian Independence Day publicly as I find it easier to be in my own little world (which is usually my default). In my early 20s, I would attend the parades as well as the parties. While I didn’t partake in any parade this year, I popped up at one of the parties. Being the super last minute person that I am, I began making this dress the night before the party, even though I bought the ankara fabric a week before the…

Fall Wedding – Wedding Guest

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I recently attended my first Caribbean-Chinese wedding and had such a good time. My brother’s best friend’s brother (I know that can be a tongue twister 🙂 ) married a Chinese girl and I’ve never seen him this happy! I usually opt for bright colors when I attend weddings but I wanted to change it up a bit with a maroon evening gown. The location was nothing short of amazing! I wore a Daymor Couture gown which was already sitting in my closet for months. The pleats could have either…

Sunday Funday | Classic Yellow Polka Dot Dress

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Is it even possible to stop loving polka dots?! It’s such a classic print that I’ll never get over it! I spent a fun summer day in a yellow polka dot dress. With it’s fit and flare shape and simple midi length, I was able to go from brunch to a babyshower. I like keeping my clothes for (what feels like) centuries. Although I get rid of a lot of my pieces, a few items from my pre-teen and teenage years are still in my closet. Don’t get me started…