Dark-BrownEyes

Thinking About....

2012-01-01T16:07:00.000-08:00

My braids! I was just looking through some pictures I took in 2011 and I miss my Braids. I want them back (even though they're a pain to put in and a hassle to take out) lol

XOXO

It's 2012!!!

2012-01-01T15:18:00.000-08:00

Yes! it's finally 2012, bring on the celebrations. Every new year is always exciting but I have a particularly good feeling about this one. It's going to be a good year. Today I decided to wear my hair in an up-do; which I don't usually do because of the headache it gives me, but it just seemed right with the outfit. I was going to go completely monochrome today but i decided to mix things up a little bit. I was only able to snap a few quick pictures during the day but these are the ones that were actually visible enough lol

The Bun

The Earrings

The Shoes

My Mother

The Outfit

Blazer- Clockhouse at C&A

Sheer White Shirt- Very.co.uk

Skirt- River Island

Tights- Primark

Shoes- Zara

Earrings- Macy's

Happy New Year!

XOXO

Baggy Stripes

2011-12-30T09:31:00.000-08:00

Hey guys, it's been a while :) Hope everyone had a great Christmas because I did!

I did quite a bit of shopping at Forever 21 this week and got some great bargains. It has become my first stop for all things casual along with H&M.

P.s I have officially giving up straighteners on my hair and just decided to leave my hair the way it is. The result has been rapid growth and increased volume. So if this means my hair looks a little messy sometimes, then so be it....

Jumper- Forever 21

Baggy Jeans- Primark

Leather Jacket- Forever 21

Boots- Doc Martens

Bag- Vintage

Gold Chain- Gifted

Earrings- H&M

XOXO

Beauty is Diverse

2011-12-13T14:59:00.000-08:00

There's something about this photo-shoot that I really like. Her skin looks amazing and short hair couldn't have looked better on anyone. It's pretty, it looks effortless and isn't overdone like most fashion shots. It's perfect. I didn't even know who this model was, but after seeing these pictures.... I know her name lol

Herieth Paul For A Dress To kill Magazine (Winter issue)

This is my favourite; Pure Class!

This is just Perfect!

And here she is again on the cover of ELLE Canada..... she's only 16 years old!

LOVE IT!

XOXO

Colour POP!

2011-11-16T13:35:00.001-08:00

It's been a while..... I don't really know why I haven't been bothered to post anything in the last few weeks :/ I have no explanation apart from laziness really lol

I caught up with a friend today and we headed out to Westfields Stratford City to watch Immortals.... and to our very UNPLEASANT surprise; the cinema was actually closed to the public for the day! So annoying @

Today just happened to be the premier of the latest Twilight Movie- Breaking Dawn part 1. The whole place was jam packed with people; mostly students. So we ended up chilling at TGI Fridays until we were completely stuffed (and almost sickly- those burgers are huge!!).

There were some familiar faces at the premier in Westfield's including; RPattz, Taylor Lautner & Kristen Stewart. Also... Caroline Flack, Pixie Loot, Holly Willoughby, Tulisa and some of the X factor Contestants made an appearance. It seemed as though the theme for the day was 'all black'..?

I took a few Pictures of the day...

I'm wearing;

Oversized Blue Jumper- Mango

Shorts, Tights and Socks- Primark

Tan Boots- LOVE at Very.co.uk (So warm btw)

Knit Scarf- H&M

Earrings- Forever 21

Tulisa gets a thumbs up from me!

XOXO

The Floor-length Scarf

2011-10-18T11:30:00.000-07:00

Hey guys.... I've been updating my winter wardrobe and i came across this extra long H&M scarf, it is quite unique and very warm, it's so long that it actually sweeps the floor.... or maybe i'm just short lol

I'm loving the selection of colours on it and i can just throw it on any outfit. I'm so glad it's not going to be a dull, grey winter this year because i like to experiment with my outfits :D

Scarf- H&M

Goggles- H&M

Earrings- H&M

White Jumper- QED

Skirt- Primark

Boyfriend Cardigan- South at Very.co.uk

Tights- Primark

Shoes- Converse Hi-tops

XOXO

Autumn Casuals

2011-10-10T15:35:00.000-07:00

Black Vest- Forever 21

Mustard Yellow Cardigan- Very.co.uk

Chinos- New Look

Bowlers Hat- H&M

Scarf- Primark

Boots- Doc Martens

Happy Monday!

XOXO

The Oversized Jumper

2011-10-08T12:52:00.000-07:00

Jumper- Primark

Treggings- Miss Anna

Boots- Doc Martens

Neck-piece- Wallis

Earrings- H&M

XOXO

Black+White=Plain+Simple

2011-09-29T10:07:00.000-07:00

Please Forgive the squint in my eyes, the sun was really in my face lol I hope all Londoners have been out enjoying the last of the summer weather; it's quite strange for this time of the year, but hey..... I'm not complaining :)

White Top- South at Very.co.uk

Scarf for bow tie- Unknown

Purple Waist-belt- Primark

Leather Look Skirt- River Island

Socks- Primark

Brogues- Primark

Earrings- Gifted :)

XOXO

Bright & Yellow

2011-09-26T10:32:00.000-07:00

I finally took my braids out over the weekend to find that my hair has grown just that little bit longer. However, I've recently been more concerned about my hair being healthy and voluminous than just being long. So for that reason, I've decided to stay away from the straighteners and extensions for a while and just leave my hair to breath. This means I am officially 'weave free' and rooting for 'Team Natural' lol

Let's just see how long this lasts for because i get bored quickly and I'm always looking to change up my style; so I'm not too sure about being permanently weave free, maybe some day.... not too close to now lol...

I'm wearing:

Top- Orsay

Waistcoat- Primark

Treggings- Miss Anna

Brogues- Primark

XOXO

All Wrapped Up

2011-09-23T06:59:00.000-07:00

Today I was All Wrapped Up and ready to go! I took some pictures of my outfit of the day and I found a random picture of me that i like from a while back :)

Jacket- Kookai At Debenhams

Trousers- South At Very.co.uk

Black Long-Sleeved Vest- Zara

Boots- Primark

Scarf- Unknown....

Earrings- Almemy ( http://www.almemy.co.uk)

XOXO

Colourful Tights, Layered Knitwear!!

2011-09-18T11:14:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys, I thought i'd sample one of this season's hot trends- coloured tights and layered knitwear. This look is very laid-back but stylish at the same time and its completely effortless. After buying this pair, i went back to the shops to invest in some more! :)

Cardigan- River Island

Dress- High Street

Tights- Primark

Brogues- Primark

XOXO

Too Cool 4 School

2011-09-14T16:17:00.000-07:00

Top- Very.co.uk

Skirt- Primark

Over the knee socks- Primark

Lace up Boots- Primark

Earrings- H&M

XOXO

Westfield Stratford City Opening!

2011-09-13T14:36:00.001-07:00

Today was the opening of Westfield Stratford City (I'm calling it the 'giant mall').... finally!! And it looks fantastic (as it should since they took so long building it). I just hope London is good and ready for the Olympics next year because it looks like a lot still needs to be done. As I imagined before leaving home, the place was jam-packed with people, as in there was 'human traffic', which is no surprise given the amount of freebies that was being given away.

The best part of it was the Forever 21 i saw as i stepped into the mall, I was so excited... we have been waiting for Forever 21 to make its way to London and now it's just around the corner for me :D It's my new one-stop for everything casually chic!

I'm wearing:

Blazer- Bershka

Dress- H&M

Boots- Peacocks

XOXO

Made In Korea!

2011-09-13T14:13:00.001-07:00

So a friend of mine convinced me that Korean food is the way to go and I've been meaning to go try it out for some time. I can honestly say that she was right, the food was delicious! either that or the fact that she was the one treating me probably made it tastier lol... but every once in a while it's good to try something new and take a break from my regular Chinese menus. Go Korean!! :)

I'm wearing:

Waistjacket- Primark

Silk Top- Inherited from Mum lol

Jeggings- High Street

Boots- Doc Martens

Bag- Vintage

XOXO

Happy Autumn!!!

2011-09-06T11:21:00.000-07:00

Autumn came early this year!!! I know we're in September but after the summer we've just had in London, i was looking forward to a warm September. How wrong was I?? lol It has been raining cats and dogs all day and it shows no signs of stopping now.

It's a new season so my wardrobe needs a bit of a revamp but i haven't had a chance to hit the shops yet. So today, i tried to mix my summer-Autumn pieces together in one outfit; this resulted in some layers lol but i quite liked it. Hope you're all ready for fall..... :D

Blazer- Vintage

T-Shirt- Topshop

Leggings- Bershka

White Trainers- Lee Cooper

Blazer- Vintage

Turban Scarf- Primark

White Top- Primark

Leather Belt- Jill Sanders

Skirt- Miss Selfridges

Shoes- ASOS

XOXO

The Wind Blowing Dress!!

2011-08-25T15:16:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, i'm so excited to Finally have my 'Wind Blowing Dress', also known as the 'Floating Maxi' or 'Sheer Maxi'. So i know it's practically the end of summer but this dress is special to me because my Mum made it for me (like she promised 3 MONTHS ago!!! lol).

You may not have a clue what i'm talking about but i made a post about a maxi dress that i came across in a fabric shop; It was draped on a mannequin and it just looked perfect! It's the fabric that really caught my attention, it has that 'blowing in the wind' effect (which isn't really captured in the pictures below because of...... bad weather? lol). Here is the fabric that was draped on the mannequin:

And here are some pictures of the end result.....

I just Love this dress!! I've accessorized it with:

Leather Waistbelt- Jill Sanders

Nude Wedges- Clarks

Coral earrings- Handmade by Almemy Earrings ( http://www.almemy.co.uk)

XOXO

Summer Hols!!!

2011-08-22T11:41:00.000-07:00

Hey guys, I haven't neglected my blog but i've been away for a while on a beach holiday. I Actually just returned today and it was so refreshing, It was a breath of fresh air...... literally! Right now i'm completely exhausted because there were so many things to keep me busy while i was away but i took a few snaps on some of the days out. Xxx

XOXO

T.I.P (Feeling Bright!)

2011-08-02T13:17:00.000-07:00

Today i was feeling colourful, so i dressed colourful.... and all the flies and the bees were attracted to me :/ what can i say? I'm fly! lol

Silk Top- Et Vous

Trousers- Zara

Flats- Primark (it's been ages since i wore a pair of these :/)

Neckpiece- Wallis

Leather Bag- Vintage

XOXO

Blogger's Fever!

2011-08-02T13:07:00.000-07:00

I'm Back! lol i haven't been on my blogger for what seems like agess. Mostly because i've been disillusioned with the process of posting anything, but i've recovered from what i'm calling 'blogger's fever' .

So now i'm going to do a picture overload of the 'bits and bobs' i've managed to capture with a camera over the past week lol

Firstly, i made my friend's braids which i was proud of..... eventually (even though i was unwell and i absolutely hate doing braids because they just take up so much time).... but i made my friend's braids because you simply can't say No to her :/

Yesterday it was quite hot, which is really rare weather in London. Being one of the hottest day of this year, me and my friends decided to enjoy the weather while it lasted. We took a few snaps.....

I'm Wearing:

A fitted Maxi Dress- New Look

Trilby Hat- David & Young

Sandals- Primark

XOXO

Black Male Models

2011-07-14T11:17:00.000-07:00

Ok Guys, i really just had to repost this because these men are finnee! Hello!
The Original source is from CocoandCreme.com of course!
But i think the article is quite interesting, why aren't there more of these gorgeous black male models, i guess the answer to that will be the same as why there aren't more beautiful black female models in the fashion industry.
I'll tell you what the answer ISN'T- that there is a 'shortage' of them lol

JULY 4, 2011 FASHION

Mens Spring 2012 Fashion Week: Where Are The Black Male Models?

Spring 2012 Menswear Fashion Shows are underway in Milan and Paris. And as usual, the runways are lacking in color when it comes to racial diversity. There is still a disproportionate amount of black models to white, and the issue seems to exacerbate each season. In a show of 15+ models, there are only about 1-2 models of color if any at all. Where are the black male models?

Unfortunately, the industry seems to be slower to embrace black male models relative to black female models and of course, non-black male models. The good news is we are seeing some consistency with black male models working though it’s many of the same faces.

Check out the following black models that strutted down the runways of Milan and Paris this Fashion Week:

1. Rob Evans

Mostly recognized for his Calvin Klein commercial with Cassie, Rob Evans is a model on the rise. A United Kingdom native, Rob Evans was featured in Givenchy’s Fall 2011 campaign. He walked the Spring 2012 runway shows of Givenchy (above) and Jean Paul Gautier.

2. Corey Baptiste

Since being signed to VNY models in 2010, this 20 year-old Brooklyn native has modeled for DKNY, Michael Kors and the Dolce & Gabbana show in Milan. Corey was featured in the Spring 2012 shows of several designers including Hermes (above), John Galliano and Giorgio Armani.

3. Dominique Hollington

This Bronx native was discovered in Harlem while shopping and almost immediately signed to Red Models Agency. Since he made his debut in the Givenchy show in Paris, he’s been walking in runways shows across the globe including Jeremy Scott and DKNY. He walked in the Spring 2012 shows for Givenchy and Mugler Mens (above).

4. Sacha M’baye

This 21 year-old French Native is a newcomer to the modeling world. After booking his first modeling gig with Calvin Klein, he has gone on to be one of the faces of Espirit and most recently, Burberry. He walked in the Spring 2012 shows for Ports 1961 (above) and Dsquared2.

5. Henry Watkins

We first saw Henry on the CENTRIC TV show “MODEL CITY.” Since being signed to Red Models Agency, Henry has been steadily working, walking in shows such as Perry Ellis. He has also booked campaigns for American Eagle and United Colors of Benetton. He walked in the Spring 2012 shows for Roland Mouret and Versace (above).

6. Armando Cabral

This Portuguese model has been working since 2001. Armando has walked the runways of Dior Homme, Louis Vuitton and Dries Van Noten. He’s been featured in V magazine and The New York Times T Style Magazine. He walked in the Spring 2012 Kenzo show (above).

7. David Agbodji

This 24 year-old was born in Paris, France and has been a working model since 2008. In 2010, David became the face of Calvin Klein. He also has appeared in French Vogue, V Magazine and V Man Magazine. He’s walked in shows for Dolce & Gabbana and Tommy Hilfiger. He was quite busy this Fashion Week walking in several Spring 2012 shows including Bottega Veneta, Vivienne Westwood (above) and Viktor and Rolf.

8. Nate Gill

Originally from San Francisco, California, this 22 year-old model has been working since 2008. From ad campaigns with Ralph Lauren Rugby to editorial spreads for GQ STYLE and Four Seasons Magazine, Nate continues to be a face to watch. He walked in the Spring 2012 shows for Vivienne Westwood and Dirk Bikkembergs.

9. Isaac Sullivan

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, Isaac is a newcomer to the modeling world. In 2009, he was the fresh face of Sean John. This Fashion Week, Isaac walked in the shows for Givenchy, Giorgio Armani (above) and Emporio Armani.

Why is the industry slower to embrace black male models? Will the number of black male models during Mens Fashion Week ever see an increase?

-Christian Law

XOXO

Wear it down to a Tee!

2011-07-12T13:22:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys, My outfit today was inspired by a Kelly Rowland ensemble that i just loved, so i thought i'd try and put together something similar. It was too cold to leave my legs bare so I threw on some jeans instead. Have a Happy evening!

Blazer- Clockhouse (the collection at C&A)

Cropped T-shirt- Primark

Studs- Primark

Neckpiece- Wallis

Wedges- New Look

Bag- Carpisa
High Waist Jeans- High Street

XOXO

Kelly On A Mission!!!

2011-07-08T09:52:00.000-07:00

Kelly Rowland has been making waves in the style world since she joined the X factor panel this year as a judge to replace Cheryl. The talent show airs in August but from the pictures of the auditions; I think it's safe to say this beautiful songstress has securely stamped her name on the Judges seat.

Having matured from the days of coordinated costumes with Destiny’s Child, and even co-hosting a fashion-based reality-TV show, Kelly has found her own appreciation for designers, style, and trends. “I like to see what I have first, see what everyone else is doing, and then I put my own shake on stuff so it’s my own,” she reveals to Elle Magazine.

If she carries on with this trend of stylish outfits, she'll be the next style Icon taking over from Cheryl Cole by the start of the live shows in September. I had given up on X factor, but it looks like i'll be watching it again this year; Clever strategy by Simon cowell!!!

Spotting A Spring/Summer Dress by Basso & Brooke

Wearing A hot tangerine dress from the Victoria Beckham Spring 2011 collection

Joan Smalls first modelled the look on the Versace Spring/Summer Collection

I love the accessories worn in this outfit- Gorgeous!

XOXO

One Random Day!

2011-07-04T17:12:00.000-07:00

On a Random Day like today, i put on some clothes i feel good in and just head out. Going no where special in particular; just enjoying the great outdoors lol

Here's what i got up to today :)

White Dress- High Street

Blazer- Vintage

Bag- Vintage

Boots- Doc Martens

XOXO

Birthday= BBQ!!!

2011-07-02T15:46:00.000-07:00

So Today was Mum's bday and we decided to have a little BBQ get together to celebrate,,,, and for once, the weather actually co-operated with our plans :D Awesome!

P.S As of now, i am completely stuffed.... i like to think i eat a lot, but today i learnt that i just like 'looking at a lot of food' lol Taking it down seems to be a problem...

Brother and Mum

Mum and I

Mum And my Brother

Myself & Brother and sister from another Mother lol

Cuties :)

XOXO