Black Mondays: It's Back!!

Black Mondays is back, after a summer long hiatus because w/ summer comes florals and loads of color which for the most part inspired me to infuse color to most of my outfits. But its cooling off, and with school back in full swing, mondays are back to being a bit blah...and therefore i waste too much time standing in front of my closet deciding what to wear.Thankfully, i have "Black Mondays" aka, my time tested and foolproof plan.
Oh and i took these pics..bear with me, am still figuring out the right and wrong spots to take pics.What i need is a nice brick wall, because i noticed a lot of crazy looks from ppl who saw me trying to pose with this tractor in the background. I can't say i blame them.






Blazer- Thrifted, Skirt- F21, Silk Tank- VS, Shoes- Charlotte Russe

Playing Around With Lipstick

And other things.
I want to start wearing lipstick. I used to be really, really, extremely self conscious about my lips in middle school and would do everything to remove focus from them. At one point, i started talking in a manner that i thought made my lips appear smaller. lol. That didn't last long because i'd forget that i was supposed to purse my lips when i spoke. I'm immensely glad to say i've overcome that insecurity. Look @ my lips now...Awooga! lol.
Also, i took this pic myself, i'm playing around w/ my new and long awaited tripod. I finally bought one.



Dress-thrifted, clutch- can't remember..

Independence

Since i rep Nigeria hard, all day everyday, i decided to just keep it simple. My men's button-down shirt was simple and had green and white which was my only requirement. I also got new ankle boots from charlotte russe and i have to say, they're mostly comfortable...They definitely not meant for walking for extended periods of time (i found that out the hard and painful way). My favorite part of this whole outfit..my knee/thigh high socks..LOVE. They keep legs warm without the fuss of tights/pantyhose..






trench- beacon's closet,button down- thrifted, skirt- macys, socks-target, boots- charlotte russe

A taste of Suno 2010

It's Nigeria's Independence Day today!I forgot last year...lol. But i'm on it today. I'll post pics of my outfit later. Here's a taste of Suno's spring collection for those who haven't seen it.Go to the site here for the rest!




photos courtesy of Sunony.com

Butterfly Kisses

Once again, title....completely unrelated, its another Goapele song that's stuck. Today was truly a gorgeous day outside. It was sunny and the air was crisp although a little nippy in the morning. I'm taking time to appreciate and enjoy the gradual changes in the weather and everything else that's a blessing in my life. I was kinda bummed out earlier this week...nothing in particular just felt glum. But thank God for the wonderful ppl who are around me, who keep me smiling and i'm glad to say i'm feeling much much better. Thanks for listening P.
Go here to see how i wore this dress last time. I thought it was time to show off this dress in its entirety. Of course i picked a chilly day, so i paired it with thigh high socks and boots and my trench and headed out the door.






dress- don't remember, boots and socks- target,
Thanks for taking my pics Morris!

Milk And Honey

That title has absolutely nothing to do with my post. I 've just had the song by Goapele stuck in my head all day. I like today's combination...its not for the faint of heart but i think it came out nicely.




Dress worn as shirt- thrifted, Skirt-Thrifted, Shoes- UrbanOrig
Photocredits go to the Nimsta!

Just For Now

I really like the simple colors of this blouse. And this giant clutch...yes. It called my name when i saw it a few months ago. Its perfect for days when i don't want to haul my world around in my usual big bagged glory.Like today.
Oh, and something that caught me completely off guard this weekend:
Do most women start from their shoes and work their way up when planning an outfit? I'd never heard of this until this past weekend...and i've heard it from 2 unrelated sources...(aka it came from friends who donot know each other. lol)
Educate me guys, is it true or am i just completely out of the loop?




blouse- thrifted, skirt-target, clutch-gianni bini
photocredits go to the Nimsta!!

Just Peachy

I picked up this pretty dress, from Dots a while back and just got around to wearing it. The dress was perfect worn with leggings/tights because its a jersey so it won't wrinkle as i planned to be in my second home(aka the library) all day and didn't want to fuss about my too-short dress wrinkling, plus the library gets kinda chilly. I threw on my wing belt for something interesting to look at, and added my ever present sneaks, as they're colorful and definitely fun to look down at. I'm soooooo glad i bought these sneakers because they're pretty comfortable and contrary to what i thought when i first saw them, they're actually really easy to wear.... Of course now i think i need a new pair of sneakers.






Dress- Dots, Bag and tights- Target, Sneakers- Converse,

Photocredits go to the Lachmeister!!

Killing it Softly

I rarely post pics of myself when i go out in party gear because of 2 reasons:
1) i usually decide to go out at the last min,so i never remember to take pics
2) i usually just throw on shorts, a tank and heels... i like it super simple and to me those outfits are not really blog worthy
But this past weekend, i made plans w/ some friends to meet up after work for drinks and dancing. So i broke out my current favorite outfit aka the romper and threw a skirt on over it for a corset look. The jacket was for work, and was thrown off when it was time to dance.
Hi i'm Diane and i kill favorite clothes by wearing them to death. Sharing is caring.






Romper worn as a Corset Top- Anthropologie, Skirt- Macys, jacket- american rag, shoes- bakers

photocredits go to the Lachmeister!

Rainy Days Ahead, Boots Required: Day 2

Ok, the weather girl lied!

Here i was, clad in boots and a raincoat with an umbrella in hand. Waiting for the rain to arrive...and nothing.Not even a drop. Which is ok by me, because the rain from monday will last us a while. I spent most of the day without the jacket because i got hot. I looove this dress. Its very comfortable and makes me feel a little like a gypsy.







Better view of the anorak jacket



Dress and anorak jacket- target, boots- charlotte russe

photocredits go to the Lachmeister!

Rainy Days Ahead, Boots Required: Day 1

It looks like its going to be a wet week in Georgia, which means lots of rain and wetness and gloomy weather. So i have to find ways to stay dry,and comfortable without boring myself to sleep. For the first day, i'm rocking a girly anorak jacket to a bit of glamour to regular raingear, and motorcycle boots from Target And colorful Umbrella**(yes, the colorful umbrella is important, amidst the see of black and navy blue ones, its nice to see a little color)**. The striped dress is a staple because put it on and boom!! done dressing.Happy Monday Folks, and for my Georgians, stay dry and safe on those roads...driving in Atlanta gets even more ridiculous when you add water.








Day 1 of the wetness: I'm wearing a target anorak jacket and boots, newport news striped dress and random umbrella i found at home.

Photocredits go to the Nimsta!!

Romper

I definitely did not expect to jump on the romper/jumper bandwagon. Just not my style, or so i thought. Who knew all i needed was the right style and print? Reason # 57 why anthropologie is one of my favorite store: this romper. I LOVE this romper...the style, the print and it has pockets!!!! Nuff said.


Romper- Anthropologie, Shoes-f21, jacket- can't remember

Update, it started raining about 15mins before i left home, so i changed up my outfit a bit. I hate getting my feet wet. Hence the boots.

Romper-Anthro, Boots- Sweater- poof excellence

photocredits go to the Nimsta!!

Eric Raisina, Arise Promise of Africa Collective Spring/Summer 2010

pictures from Ladybrille Mag.

Jewel by Lisa, Arise Promise of Africa Collective Spring/Summer 2010

There’s a harmonious mashup of prints showcased thru modern shapes and style. I’m loving it! Jewel by Lisa NEVER disappoints, I’ d wear any and all of these in a hot second.












pictures from Ladybrille Mag

Smell the Roses

I feel pretty, oh so pretty,
I feel pretty and witty and bright
And i pity,
anyone that isn't me toniiiiiiiiighht!

That song is stuck. I think its the skirt...i'm feeling incredibly random so bare with me. I think i'll go rent west-side story. And sing along...feel free to join in.lol
I'm wearing one of the skirts i altered. It was below knee length to begin with, i hemmed it and today hiked it up a bit.


shirt and bag-target , skirt-thrifted and self altered, shoes-nine west

photocredits go to the Nimsta!!