chocolate laced

Day 5
I thought it'd be interesting to try a mustard/yellow monochromatic look. I scored this lovely chunky gold cable knit sweater from my trifting escapades in Boston for just $6.

What I'm Wearing
Gold Cable Knit Sweater: thrifted
Gold/Mustard Cashmere Blend Scarf: thrifted
Mustard Skater Skirt: Chicwish
Maroon Cable Knit Tights: H&M
Cream Socks: Forever 21
Brown Combat Boots: Charlotte Russe

Day 6
As a result of my limitations, I've decided not to care too much about wearing the same items on consecutive days. So, I present to you, the gold cable knit sweater... again. Hehehe.

What I'm Wearing
Gold Cable Knit Sweater: thrifted
Floral Chambray Shirt: thrifted
Slate Blue Zip Ankle Pants: Talbots
Brown Combat Boots: Charlotte Russe

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Friday, November 08, 2013 No comments

Day 3
I'm normally not a t-shirt person, so, when I put this white tee on with this outfit, I immediately disliked everything about it. The shirt seemed way too casual for the blazer. So I found a scarf, belted it and, basically, covered the entire shirt. You can barely tell it exists in the outfit. (The cream blazer I'm wearing is my forgotten 30th item.)

What I'm Wearing
Cream Blazer: thrifted
White Pocket T-Shirt: Talbots
Aztec Print Scarf: Charlotte Russe
Black Skinny Belt: H&M
Leather Patched Leggings: H&M
Studded Booties: C Label from Charlotte Russe

Day 4
November 4, 2013 was Black Solidarity Day. For those of you who don't know, Black Solidarity day is the first Monday of November and is observed annually on the Monday before Election Day to remind the nation, and people of African descent across the diaspora of the collective strength and political power of the Black Community.

In honor and celebration of the cause, we are encouraged to wear all black and, go figure, I don't have one black shirt in the 30 items I chose to wear this month. So, I'd like to introduce you to my leather suit. (I do have an inner shirt underneath that jacket though--and layered tights again!. It's cold out here!)

What I'm Wearing
Leather Jacket & Skater Skirt: H&M
Snakeskin Leggings: H&M
Vertical Striped Tights: River Island
Studded Booties: C Label from Charlotte Russe

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Wednesday, November 06, 2013 No comments

Four days into the challenge and I am LOVING it. (I know, I know. Today, Nov. 4th, is technically day four and I'm only showing you outfits for the first two days. Bear with me people! I have a lot to do an not enough time to do it all!) It literally takes about 3 minutes or less to plan an outfit. It's amazing. I just look at my big compilation picture, think about the weather, the occasion (work, school, lunch, etc.) and voila! An an outfit appears!

Day 1
I find it important that I accessorize to give every outfit a unique personality. When limited to 30 items for 30 days, your imagination has to travel to uncharted realms.
Day one's realm: layered tights.

What I'm Wearing
Red Lace Shoulder Top: Talbots
Red & Black Buffalo Plaid Scarf: old
Leather Skater Skirt: H&M
Red Tights: JCPenney
Black Criss Cross Bow Tights: ROMWE
Bronze Bag: H&M
D'Orsay Flats: PacSun

Day 2
You wouldn't believe it, but I thrifted the scarf for $3 and the skirt for $8. Am I lucky or what? Plus, there was something about this leather and silk combo that made me feel elegantly dangerous. Is that possible?

What I'm Wearing
Cream Zip-Sleeve Blouse: H&M
Gold Cashmere Blend Scarf: thrifted*
Navy Silk Midi Skirt: thrifted
Leopard Flats: Steve Madden
Leather Jacket: H&M

How do you like the first two looks? Are these outfits you think you would have put together from the items I chose?

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Monday, November 04, 2013 No comments

Hello beautiful people! I'd been planning this for a while but it's finally time to start my very first 30 for 30 remix challenge!
*cue cheers and applause*
Thank you, thank you! You're far too kind.

Okay. So for those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, here's a brief introduction of what the 30 for 30 remix challenge (30x30) is.

30 for 30 Remix Challenge

by Kendi of Kendi Everyday

RULES

Choose 30 items from your closet--a mixture of tops, pants, skirts, shorts, dresses, jackets, and shoes--and, for 30 days, create and wear outfits with only those 30 items. You're allowed to accessorize in anyway that you please, so scarves, tights, jewelry, etc. are unlimited! Seems easy right? Well, you also cannot go shopping in those 30 days because the point of the challenge is to "shop your closet". (That last rule is actually optional, but if you've ever seen my closet, you'd understand why that rule is necessary for me.)

And now, drum roll, please, I present to you my 30 items**!
(Actually, 29... because I can't count. My 30th item is a cream blazer that isn't pictured.)

**Okay, so... it's freezing in Albany. For my health, I've decided to add coats as an "accessory". Say what you want about it. I'm not gonna freez my little booty off trying to be cute in my 30x30 items and no coat. Psh.

Stay tuned: if I don't post an outfit a day, I'll post every other day. I hope you'll all enjoy this as much as I think I will. Haha!

P.S. I know today is Halloween, but I literally have no time to do an "on-time" Halloween post. I may take a few flicks of my daytime costume and my weekend costume and put them up on Instagram if I don't get a chance to do a post.

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Thursday, October 31, 2013 No comments

What I'm Wearing
Ankara Headwrap: gift from Mom
Earrings, Orange Ring + Teal & Gold Bracelet: ALDO | Necklace: diva.net.au | Brown Bracelet: Borrowed from mi amor
Teal Flower Ring: old | Ankara Flower Pin: DIY gift | Zebra Pin: gift from Mom
Linen Blazer UKFrenchConnection
Cream Blouse: H&M
Purple Pants: H&M
Teal Flats: Qupid from PacSun

I love being Nigerian and I love my culture and all the beauties that come with it. Especially Ankara fabrics and patterns.

The spice that these little Ankara accents (my head wrap and my flower pin) add to my outfit is on fire! I just wish I had more pieces that I could incorporate with my "everyday" clothing. Usually when I get a traditional outfit (dress or skirt & blouse), it's usually too over-the-top and extravagant for school or work.

One of the things on my bucket list is to learn how to sew... even if just using simple sewing patterns to create circle skirts and pants. Once I pick up and develop that skill, I will be unstoppable! *insert maniacal laugh* Mwahahahahahahahaha