Back in Town

I wore this outfit out to a Sunday brunch.
I've missed my hair quite a lot...but i'm trying to keep from playing in it ALL the time. But i couldn't resist doing these twists...i'm still deciding if i like them on me.
Outfit wise...i really like this jumper, somehow it doesn't get enough wear in my closet.






Jumper-Express, Blouse-F21(from a LONG time ago), tights-target, boots-charlotte russe

Enchanted

This past few days, the weather....gorgeous. This outfit is from Friday, right as it was starting to warm up. I'm incredibly over layered, as i hate being cold, so i like to err on the side of too much.
Outfit-wise, i wanted to play with colors and patterns a little bit, so i skipped the expected all-black sweater and paired the patterned gray/black/white one with my striped dress and gray anorak. My pink pashmina and bag add my ever present pop of color.I love being in this striped dress, just cause its so versatile...go here and here to see how i've worn it in the past.
This weekend was simple and easy and while I would love to be able to say that i got a lot of things accomplished this weekend, in all honesty, i didn't. I spent the weekend catching up on sleep and playing outside in the gorgeous weather. I will resume my usual weekend antics next weekend.
Anyway, here's to a fantastic week to us all.
Happy Monday!!








anorak jacket and bag-target, dress-newport news, boots-bakers, sweater-goodys

Another Rainy Day

Another rainy day
We sat inside by the radiator
Watching old black and white films
Where everybody sang
You played in my solitude
Didn't get dressed 'til 2

~my favorite lines of the song "Another Rainy Day" by Corrine Bailey Ray

It pretty much sums my feelings for what i wish for on rainy days.

But being a working girl doesn't allow me the luxury of laying around in my blankets reading and watching tv on rainy days. So i did the next best thing and overdressed for work.
My dress is my most recent and final purchase of 2009.It has such an feminine shape and vibrant floral print that made me feel lovely all day.Ok, I'm gonna give these boots a rest sometime soon. Honest.

Finals

Gahh!! Its nearing the end of the semester, so exams are aplenty! Had a final exam at the bright and early hour of 8am this morning. I opted for one of my favorite floral dresses and layered it with a longsleeved top and a knit sweater that isn't pictured. And wore the ankle boots that i seem to be living in this season.








Anorak jacket and knee high socks- target, dress and purse-thrifted, scarf-gift from the nimsta, boots- Charlotte Russe

Plaid Fascination

Lately, i've been a little smitten with plaid. However, when i saw this top while thrifting, i didn't like it. But i liked that it was plaid and thought that i could rework it for a sewing project. I haven't gotten around to reworking it just yet, but i'm kinda digging the sleeves on it. I paired it with a plaid patterned skirt that i've had for a while now and should probably wear more often.








Top- American Living, Skirt-Thrifted, Jacket- F21, Boots- Charlotte Russe

Photocredits go to the Nimsta!

Layer Cake

This is one of my favorite outfits because of so many reasons.Like the easy layering, my favorite(and only)shrug and my favorite jacket and favorite ankle boots. With so many favorite articles in one outfit, how can i not love it. Exactly, its practically impossible. The theme of the day was layered comfortability. Perfect for an easy but cold day going to school,running a few errands, grabbing dinner and a movie with my sisters.








Dress- Rugged, Shrug/Cardi- F21, Coat- Anthro, tights- Target, Boots- Charlotte Russe

Photocredits go to the Nimsta!

Blue October!

I brought out my winter coat and added yet another dress to my growing collection of dresses.I haven't had a chance to alter this dress yet, but thanks to the big belt and some clever tucking, i was able to update the dress to my liking.I knew I needed to add some edge to the dress without removing its ladylike element because in its original state, it was mid-calf length. And combining the original length and dramatic billowy sleeves, would have created a very outdated look. I purposely left it slightly longer in the back, and i like how it turned out.






Dress- Thrifted, Coat- Urban Behavior, Tights- Target

Photocredits go to the Nimsta!

Black Mondays: A little late

Ok, i'm cheating a little bit because its not monday, but i'm decked out in all black. But technically,it is kind of monday-like to me, as its my first day getting properly dressed this week. I'm wearing the earrings that i got for free from a street vendor. I really like their unnecessary gaudyness. Adds a little oomph where needed.






Jacket- American Rag, Black Shirt- F21, Jeans-Dots, Boots- charlotte Russe, Scarf- Target

Oh, and a thank you to Noir Vida who did a post about me, you can check it out here!

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

That Pink Coat Again

This outfit is really basic but my excuse is that coldness does something to me... Seriously, how else do i explain oversleeping and missing my first class this morning?
I had to break out this jacket again because its just that cold today. Plus, i secretly relish the chance to glide around in it as i'll have to give it up in a few days. I thought long and hard as to where i'd be taking my pictures today. I finallly decided to do them outside...even though its super cold. And dreary. And snow flurries too. Ahh the things i do for you guys :-)
However, as hard as it is posing for pics, the unsung hero is the Manfriend. Ever the gentleman, he's never complained about taking my pics. Even on ridiculously cold days like today....Gotta luv him!





Wearing Thrifted Coat, Poof Excellence sweater, f21 t-shirt and skinnies. Boots-gojane and necklace-gift from Kim :-)

Photocredits go to the Manfriend!!

Leopard

Its been a while since i've worn this leopard print dress. Quite excited! I wore it and i feel a little wild today. How wild you ask? On the way to school today,I winked at a random stranger. Wild huh! Ok, maybe it wasn't a stranger, but one of my classmates. Ok, it was a guy i know, but it was still thrilling all the same. I'm making a list of things i need for spring and i want huge but light, dangly earrings. Any recommendations on where to find these?








Jacket-Ross, blue belt and dress(worn as shirt)-thrifted, Skirt- old navy, tights-target, boots-gojane
Photocredits go to the Manfriend!

Wardrobe Challenge >1 Skirt, 3 Ways: Day 2

Its my first week back to school after spring break and a part of me is excited because i know that we're basically halfway thru the semester. A bigger part is dreading that familiar but dreaded time at the end, when things get hectic as i make sure i maintain my grades and study for upcoming exams. In the meantime, i'm just trying to stay focused. Still i can't help but think that homework,projects and exams are ruining my college experience... i joke. No one ever tells you that is part of the college experience.
For the second day of the challenge, i could not resist wearing the skirt as what else, but a shirt, tucked in loosely into another skirt, and topped off with my jacket. The manfriend said i looked "dainty with an edge" , what do you guys think?








Jacket-F21, "Shirt"- Skirt from Anthropologie, Skirt- Macys, Ankle boots-Gojane, Belt-thrifted
*Photo credits go to the Manfriend!!

Brocade

I really like transformative pieces. Like this brocade jacket i found while hunting (shopping) a few weeks back. It makes my simple all black ensemble seem like i put more thought into it and refines the look into something that's quite relaxed yet office apppropriate. I'm actually wearing my high-waisted pants, but i could not be bothered with the tiresome task of tucking it in today .






Jacket-Thrifted, Shirt- Target, Pant- Go Rave, Boots- Gojane
Photocredits go to the Manfriend!!

Black Mondays: Gold Chains

Welcome to another edition of my black monday ensembles. This time there's no bursts of color, just the black palette. It gave me chance to show off the scarf that one of my coworkers gave me just for being AWESOME! I joke. I'm thankful to be surrounded by mostly kind coworkers. This particular coworker so kindly brought this scarf back for me from her trip to New York (Thank you Ms. Susie!!)







Coat-f21, shirt -random club top, pants-victoria secret, bag-franchesca, boots-gojane,scarf-gift

Photo credits go to the Manfriend!

Short

I had 2, yes count them 2 exams this morning. So not much thought was given to my outfit for today. Exams seem to suck the creative juices out of me. Today I simply threw on a tunic sweater, and I’m wearing a strapless dress underneath to give it some added length to make it work appropriate. After posting the pics, i realize my outfit may not look too work appropriate from the poses. It is.

Sweater - Go Rave, Dress (Worn under Sweater)-F21,

Tights -Ross, Boots -GoJane

Photo credits go to the Manfriend!

Winter Florals

Whenever it gets just a little bit warmer, I usually hope that the worst of the winter weather is over that we have nice spring days ahead. I usually dress the part too(springy floral shirt-Check, lightweight cardi- check!). Until I walk outside and I’m jarred back to reality by the icy chill of winter mornings and the cold realization that i need a coat.
O spring! Where art thou?

Coat (F21)
Shirt(Ross)
Sweater ( Poof Excellence)
Scarf (Target)
Jeans (F21)
Shoes (Go Jane)

Photocredits go to my Bestie!