Showing posts with label outfit. Show all posts
Showing posts with label outfit. Show all posts
Kenza Restaurant, City of London
I
recently went to Kenza Restaurant for a friend’s birthday. The restaurant
specialises in Middle Eastern cuisine in particular Lebanese food. As a foodie I’m
always up for eating out and trying new food. In the past year I have eaten at
quite a few restaurants serving Turkish, Afghan and Persian food. I love the
sensual spiciness of the food; it’s well seasoned and I find that I get
generous portions for my money!
The
restaurant is based underground in the City of London; you wouldn’t know it was
there as it’s in quite a secluded area (for non-city workers anyway) and
nestled between corporate companies and law firms.
The Blue Shoes Styled
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| Pics taken with my camera phone - This weekend the photo quality seems to be off! |
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| Black Top - H&M Blue Jumper - H&M Skinny Jeans - New Look Blue Shoes - H&M (see previous post) |
I’m
by no way a stylist; hell I pick comfort over style 85% of the time (don’t ask
about the other 15% lol)!
However
I reckon that these mid heels are suited to a simple outfit; skinny jeans,
leggings or even a sleek pencil skirt over a great flashy flowing dress. I think
that if the heel was higher, then the shoes would look great with a body con
midi dress
I
actually prefer the shoes with the black top rather than the blue jumper, just
because the shoes have an opportunity to be noticed.
What
do you think?
You Are What You Wear
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| "Geek" Tee - Topshop |
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| Checking out the "Winter Wonderland" |
Geek: (noun) an unfashionable or socially inept person/ a knowledgeable and obssessive enthusiast
It seems that everyone wants to be a 'Geek' these days - geek chic is like, sooooo cool! Gone are the days when being a Geek was a negative thing; needless to say Topshop are benefitting from now fashionable subculture(especially as this tee cost £18 -slight cringe!).
I identified myself as a Geek way before it became fashionable. Growing up, i didn't see myself as one of the "cool people". I loved learning; especially history. I bought and read books on Ancient Rome, Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt - loved mythology. I loved books; I went to the public library from a young age and enjoyed being surrounded by books. During Secondary School I was known as "The Boff"! And I really was not fashionable.......
From time to time during my teenage years, I was concerned about being a geeky person especially when it came to the opposite sex! But ultimately, having friends and family who liked and supported my intelligence, my love of reading and thirst for knowledge I was in essence fine with being a Geek.
So, while some people will be wearing this shirt as a fashion statement, I will be wearing this shirt as my personal statement x
Running Errands
The
Last 24 – 36 hrs have been really busy; I attended one graduation ceremony and
have another one today. I’m very happy to see my siblings graduate!
However,
prior to getting spruced up, I had a few things to do. I usually just wear the
first thing(s) I see – here was the end result:
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| Jacket - Zara (as seen in this post) Bag - Zara Hoodied Jumper - Nike Jeans - New Look Boots - H&M (as seen in this post) |
I
absolutely love my Nike hoody; I’ve had it for years and I don’t think I’ll
ever get rid of it. Combined with my Zara jacket, I had no issue with the cold
especially as temperatures have dropped in the UK – it was very warm. I’m
thoroughly enjoying my studded boots, though the way I walk in them you can
hear me coming before you see me!
The Last Days of Summer
With the Paralympics coming to an end and the
days starting to get shorter, Summer has signified its end. London, over the
last couple of days has seen glorious weather; I actually managed to tan a bit
during my Saturday morning workout!
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| Yep, black people and other ethnic minorities are capable of tanning! |
I used the opportunity to wear this dress which I bought in May:
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| Dress - New Look Sandals - ASOS (bought last year) |
I’ve already started shopping for
Autumn/Winter – bought some jumpers from H&M. but I’m hoping that the warm
weather will make a few more appearances in September before the colder weather
sets in……..
Just the Blazer
I’ve been on a bit of a spending spree, but all in the
name of work. It was time to update my working wardrobe.
With the unpredictable weather in the UK, I’m currently
searching for a mac or lightweight coat to wear before wearing my heavy duty
coat in the winter. Meanwhile I bought this collarless blazer from H&M:
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| Collarless Blazer - H&M Top - H&M; Jeans - New Look; Shoes - Topshop |
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| Candid Shot! Looking to if there was a creepy crawlie on the wall! |
I actually rarely blazers and suit jackets – I find them
way too formal and too stuffy. For the longest time shoulder pads were my
enemy! However my style has somewhat evolved from my teen years, and a blazer
is ideal protective outerwear during the cooler Spring/Autumn days.
Here are the other colours available currently for sale on the
H&M website (pics were taken from here):
Butterflies at a Wedding
Well the typical British Summer has made a
comeback – cool temperatures, rain and bits of sun here and there. The last two
days have seen some torrential showers, and I got caught up in a couple! But that
didn’t stop the wedding celebrations, especially the one I attended yesterday!
It’s beautiful thing to
witness the union of two people in love. No matter what may be going on in life
or with the weather, when there’s a wedding one can’t help but feel good. After all, besides the wedding ceremony, there’s good
food, good music and most importantly, CAKE!!
Here’s a pic of me and my
cousin in our Wedding OOTD:
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| My Cousin (on the left) wears: Dress - Jane Norman Shoes - Primark I wear: Dress - H&M Shoes - Office (previously shown here) Earrings - Topshop |
My dress is actually quite
casual; I bought it from H&M last year for my holiday. I really liked the
butterfly print and the neutral colours. I refused to buy a new dress for the
wedding and felt that this dress would do the job. And it did – it was
appreciated by my mum and aunts!
Been Gone for a Minute
So, it’s been a while since my
last post…..sorry! To be honest I did not have anything of significance to post
about, especially as my eyes were glued to the Olympics. I’ve actually spent
the last few days getting over the Olympic hype, but with the Paralympics due
to start shortly, I’ll apologise in advance if there are a lack of posts during
that period!
Once again the summer has
visited London Town…the sun has been serious! I was out this morning for my Saturday
NTC workout for a mere 2hrs and I already have serious tan lines on my back;
and I was using sunscreen with SPF50! The rest of the weekend is set to sizzle;
I’m gonna try to make the most of it. I haven’t felt heat like this since my
holiday last year *sigh*!
In this sweltering heat, it
seems hard for some people to be classy about what they wear. But I was gonna
try:
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| Dress - H&M Sandals - Asos |
I bought the dress and sandals
for my holiday last year; I was attracted to the floral print of the dress and the way it flowed. I was actually considering putting the dress up for auction
on eBay because I thought that it would be a very long time before I would have
an opportunity to wear it again. Just as well I got lazy in trying to organise
my clothes for auction!
Africa Fashion Week(end) London 2012
Yesterday (04.08.2012) I managed to pry myself
away from watching the epic Olympics (Team GB/Nigeria!!) long enough to go down to Spitalfields Market in East
London to attend Africa Fashion Week London 2012.
This was more of an Africa
Fashion Weekend London 2012, because
as far I was aware, it only took place over 03 and 04 August 2012.
Over the two days there was to
be a show case of about 45 designers as well as stalls where people could buy
clothes and accessories.
I only got to see one fashion
show, by House of Farrah*. Here are a few pics from the show (these were taken on my phone):
The House of Farrah had a
beautiful collection, but to be honest I was expecting garments/accessories made
from African Fabric, or that it would have African influence.
Beautiful clothes and
accessories were featured amongst several stalls, but two in particular caught
my eye:
Ella and Gabby* - their hand beaded garments really got my attention; unfortunately I did not take pictures (boo!)
Ankara Clothing* - they sell & custom design dresses and accessories; they also sell African Fabrics. I managed to take a few pics of their stall:
Ankara Clothing had really
gorgeous bags – I just had to buy something, maybe two:
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| Gold patterrn has been imprinted on the fabric; if we eventually get more sun in the UK, the gold will glitter nicely! |
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| The other side of the bag |
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| A purse made from the same fabric |
The normal price of the bag (according to their website) is £35, and the purse is £15. However at AFWL the bag was selling for £25 and the purse £10. Even then, I managed to pay £25 for both the bag and purse.....not bad!
While my time at Spitalfields
was brief , overall, having Africa Fashion Week London is a genius idea; I hope
that it will continue to grow to more than just a weekend. I got to see African fabrics and African influence translated into beautiful designs. Remember people, African Fabric is not just a trend sported by Solange and Gwen Stefani......it's been here, is here and will always be here!
By the way, here’s a quick OOTD pic:
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| Jumper - H&M Leggings - New Look Studded Flats, Earrings - Topshop Bag - Zara Watch - V&A Museum |
As you can see I was dressed
very casual, but when it comes to exhibitions, I’d rather go for casual and
comfort than fashion and discomfort!
Now back to watching the Olympics!
*To find out more about these businesses, simply click on their names; they're hyper linked x
Mimic
Hi
Readers,
Over
the weekend I went to a friend’s birthday lunch. It was a casual affair, so
automatically I thought to wear jeans and flats.
However,
at the last minute, I changed my mind and wore this instead:
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| Blazer, T-Shirt, Leggings - H&M (featured in previous posts) Boots - Topshop Bag - Zara (recently bought on sale, £9.99) |
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My
outfit is similar to Shirley's of Meek n Mild:
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| Source |
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| Source |
In
fact, my look was inspired by Shirley. I had the same blazer as her and was
able to recreate her outfit to my own taste, which I felt would be a good look for the lunch. I think she has great style. I always
look forward to her posts. I encourage you to check out her blog here. She also has a YouTube channel, which you can access from her blog.
I
received really nice compliments at the lunch, from the Birthday Girl and other
guests!
Tailored Skirt
Hi
guys,
The last week and a bit has been a bit random, confusing and emotional for people close to me and my family, and in turn I have felt the effects. I won’t divulge details, but readers please appreciate your life and loved ones, be certain of what you want and achieve those dreams. Time waits for no one……
If you want to check out African print with a modern twist, please check African Prints in Fashion (click here) further inspiration and beautiful designs.
I would also like to take opportunity to state that I don’t really appreciate the fashion industry’s referral to African Wear/Fabric as ‘tribal’ and a trend. I find that the use of the word tribal is quite condescending and African Wear should not be considered a trend – it was here before Solange, Gwen Stefani and the like started rocking it and it will be here after the fashion industry move on to some other so called trend #justsaying
The last week and a bit has been a bit random, confusing and emotional for people close to me and my family, and in turn I have felt the effects. I won’t divulge details, but readers please appreciate your life and loved ones, be certain of what you want and achieve those dreams. Time waits for no one……
My
God Sister recently had her Igba Nkwu Ceremony – a traditional Nigerian
wedding. I decided that this would be a perfect opportunity to get something
made.
I
haven’t worn African Fabric for years……not since I was 7/8 years old (*head hangs down in
shame*). It’s mad, especially since I’m down Petticoat Lane Market (aka
Liverpool Street Market) at least one Sunday a month with my mum shopping for
African fabrics.
I
decided to get a simple pencil skirt made; here is the finished product:
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| the fabric itself was quite cheap - £20 for about 6 yards; I was drawn by the blue and purple, my fave colours! Apart from this skirt, my mum used the fabric to make a traditional top and skirt |
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| Top - H&M (old) picture was taken when i had just arrived home - tired and hungry for Chinese takeaway - I was looking at my food, hence the bad posture! |
This
is hopefully the start of a beautiful collection. I hope to get more garments
made in the future and not just for special occasions.
If you want to check out African print with a modern twist, please check African Prints in Fashion (click here) further inspiration and beautiful designs.
I would also like to take opportunity to state that I don’t really appreciate the fashion industry’s referral to African Wear/Fabric as ‘tribal’ and a trend. I find that the use of the word tribal is quite condescending and African Wear should not be considered a trend – it was here before Solange, Gwen Stefani and the like started rocking it and it will be here after the fashion industry move on to some other so called trend #justsaying
A Weekend of Celebration
Hi
readers!
Cheese
and bread, the weather in London right now is ON POINT!!! God plugged in and
switched on Summer – for the past few days the weather in London and around the
UK has been gorgeous.
This
weekend has been about birthdays; celebrating an extra year of life of good
friends.
On
Friday after work, I went to Camden, North London where the Birthday Boy
celebrated his 26th birthday with a bite to eat at the Grand Union and the Proud Camden Bar. As it
was the end of the weekend and the weather was good, I decided to wear a summer
dress, which is not something I would normally wear to work:
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| This dress has featured in an earlier post (click here to see post) |
On
Saturday (last night), I went to the Southwark Rooms in South London to celebrate
another friend’s 30th Birthday. The music was beyond heavy – funky house,
afrobeats and my beloved old skool tunes!!! There was some serious skanking (dancing) that night - we did the electric slide twice! Here is what I wore for the
evening:
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| Sheer Sleeveless Blouse - H&M Purple Pencil Skirt - New Look Patent Shoes - New Look Clutch - Primark |
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| Nails of the Night: Barry M Blueberry (Colour 306); Shocking Pink (Colour 272) |
It
was the perfect antidote to slightly stressful working week x
