All dressed up with nowhere to go.

Ok, just in case a few ppl noticed that i'm posting a bit less and not commenting on your blogs anymore, its because school is back in full swing. And between a full-time job, a heavy course load which includes lots of homework, being an active blogger has gotten a lot harder for me to pull off, so forgive me. I'm debating quitting blogging but this is a fun creative outlet for me,so we'll see what happens.In the mean time,i'm gonna try something new. I'm disabling my comments for a while, so no one feels obligated to comment as i won't be able to comment back like i usually do. But if there's anything u want me to know, drop me a line thru my email because i reply emails for sure.

Outfitwise, please scroll down to the dress i cut a few days ago...go ahead....

Ok, welcome back. When i cut the dress, i saved the scraps because i REALLY LOVE the fabric. I reworked it into a kinda cropped top. Thankfully, no sewing was involved in the reworking. Problem is, i have no idea where i'll be wearing this outfit...maybe tonight when i meet up with some friends. Problem solved. TGIF!!






Top- Reworked, Skirt-F21, Shoes- Urban Originals

Photocredits go to the Lachmeister.

Lioness

Guess who's got a new do!!
With school starting, i needed a hairstyle that would be more low maintenance. 8am classes( especially as a commuter)allow for less time to dedicate to doing my hair each morning. Hence my fresh braids..lol.I look a little lion with my new mane..and i like it!!








Shirt-NY&CO, Skirt-F21, Shoes-Urban Originals
Photocredits go to the Nimsta!!

Meet "Nettie-May" my one of my favorite home-skillet biscuits.lol(yes, i'm a cornball). She gave up her day on sunday to do my hair. Thanks luv!!!lol

Hello,Goodbye

This weekend, I wore this outfit out to dinner with one of my closest friends (shout out to Nettie May.lol) We had a fantastic time playing catch up. Yummy dinner, fruitie drinks and old friends, make for very good times. Because that's what friends are forrrr. School resumes this upcoming week. I still get the nervous/excited feeling that i got in first grade when i think about school starting in the fall.I thought it'd go away as i got older. It hasn't.






Dress-Rugged, Shoes- Bakers,clutch-Couture collection

Photocredits go to the Nimsta!

Revamped

I celebrated a huge first today. This is actually the first time I've cut a dress. I cut this dress to its current length from its original ankle length. I'd never cut a dress/skirt for fear i'll mess it up as i can't sew that well with a machine(hemming by hand takes so long...*i'm a bit impatient*).But i took a chance with this dress because i like the fun print and easy fabric and i really wanted to wear it. And i LOVE how it turned out. The ends are a bit crooked, but i think i can hem it later. I spent the day with my younger sister, and I wore the dress out for a test run with my second pair of new gladiator sandals. I went downtown to school to get some books, then stopped at Atlantic Station for lunch. Good times in fun dresses! TGIF

oh, and i'm featured on Mimi Magazine's blog. Its a huge delight because its one of my favorite sites! Check out the Mimi Magazine site here!







photocredits go to the Nimsta!!

Black And Gold

I finally succumbed to the gladiator flats trend. And in typical fashion,i found one w/ loads of shine.lol.




Dress- H&M, Shoes-Paprika

Photocredits go to the Nimsta!

Orange Bursts

I planned this outfit around my earrings. They're so dainty and pretty and i'm so impressed that the Manfriend picked these out for me. I paired it with easy black and white as i've been rocking prints hard for the past few days.








shirt-zara, skirt- target, pumps- anna michelle.

Difficulties

Sorry about the lack of post guys. I've been having some computer isssues. My fairly new laptop just died on me, and after spending a total of 6 hours with hp tech support troubleshooting, i finally sent it back to the manufacturers. Hopefully they'll send my baby back soon and good as new. So forgive the sporadic posting.I'll do better.lol.

My outfit consists of 2 skirts from F21. The sweater was thrown on for the office(And y'all know I like skirts that can multitask).




Skirts- F21, Shoes- Urban Originals

Photocredits go to the Lachmeister!

More Flowers

A few weeks back, i found this dress and it wasn't my size but i grabbed it anyway because i love the vibrant colors on it. When i took it home, it turns out, my mom had seen the exact same dress and almost got it for me but did not because it was a few sizes too big. Funny. I figured, i'd give the dress a shot in its unaltered state because i usually cut and hem my longer dresses( ahem, i have an affinity for shorter lengths). Also, the floral collection in my closet keeps expanding...








Dress-Thrifted, Shoes-Hypnotic

Street Explorer Pictures Galore!

One of my favorite things to do is to put on my most comfy shoes and go for a walk. I'm usually the one in my group of friends, suggesting that we go outside for a leisurely stroll.And my friends/siblings love me for it(most of the time) So on my day off, me siblings and i decided to explore the streets of Atl and find things to do that wouldn't cost us any money(apart from food).

1.Riding the escalators @ the Peachtree Center Marta Station
*we did not ride marta, we just rode the escalators...just for fun...one of my sisters compared it to a roller coaster..lol





2. Next stop was the Peachtree Center Underground Mall
Its a nice shady spot to rest after street exploration(or after lunch @ the mall). And there's a pretty cool sculputure to look at while you rest.








3.The Bridge from the PCU Mall to some random parking deck...Nothing special here, just got some pretty cool pics here w/ the bridge in the background...



4. My favorite place of all the places we "explored". The Suntrust Building. Beautiful Sculptures and lush water fountains...another great place to just chill after loads of walking/eating.



















5. The Marquis...just some pretty sculptures in front of the building..we didn't go inside.

Forgotten Ruffles

Whenever i clean out my closet, it turns into a get together for me and my sisters(and sometimes my mom) which is funny because we already live together. lol
Anyway,there's music and snacks and as i clean out, i usually give away(that's how i justify buying stuff lol) to my sisters. Plus, i've found that if i'm giving them stuff (them=sisters), they're more willing to help me out w/ the actual cleaning. I get a cleaner closet and they get new pieces for their closets and everybody wins.
We started but did not finish but i discovered a few forgotten pieces. Like this ruffled, floral top which i found and bought because it looked "Springy". Also, i've come to the realization that i have a lot ruffles in my closet.






Skirt-F21, Top- Ross, Shoes-Michael Antonio

Photocredits go to the Nimsta!

Meet the Family

I went to a wedding over the weekend and native attire was not required but i relish the rare chances i get to be completed decked out in my native clothes. So i dressed up. And as I like weddings i usually enjoy them, and this one was no exception. A very beautiful and blushing new bride and adorable groom, lots of laughter and food and dancing all made for a great time. However, I did discover that no matter how many times i do the electric slide, i still have to relearn it every time i do it in a public setting... i draw a blank for the first 2mins...lol. but after those first 2mins, i'm usually good. lol
Here's a mini shoot of me and my siblings and what we all wore to the wedding.
We'll start w/ me: I'm wearing a custom made ankara outfit. Its a long skirt with a fish tail (favorite) and blouse




Next is my younger sis known as "The Lachmeister" on the blog she's not in native clothes because she had to go to work, and didn't have enough time to run home and change into her native clothes. She met us at the wedding. She's in an Anthropologie dress


Next is my youngest sister, known as "The Nimsta" on the blog. Dressed in a mustard brocade buba


Lastly, is my youngest sibling and only brother, he's probably referred to as "Little One" on the blog. lol. He's in a brocade tie-dye shirt and jeans (he prefers being as casual as possible)

A better view of the my brother's shirt.

So here they are, some of my favorite girls and boy aka my photographers...lol