Pretty Shiny Things

quote of the day

2012-01-30T08:23:00.000-08:00

Truth

2012-01-16T20:18:00.000-08:00

Quotes

2012-01-16T17:49:00.000-08:00

"Fashion has to reflect who you are what you feel at the moments and where you're going. it doesn't have to be bright, doesn't have to be loud. Just has to be you"

6 inch Walker (Brian Atwood)

2012-01-16T17:01:00.000-08:00

I am a heels fanatic, i LOVE everything about them and of course the higher the better. As much as i love the intricate designs of Christian Louboutins, there are other fantastic designers i obsessively lust over, Brian Atwood is one of those designers.

Let me introduce you to some of his designs that i am currently in love with

Wagner-borchie

Loca

Honey-borchie

Claudia-1

Alba

Shoe Envy

2011-06-16T12:23:00.000-07:00

I LOVE shoes, for the me the higher the better and since i have been re-introduced to wedges, here are some wedges that i must add to my collection ASAP.

http://owlahladiva.tumblr.com

Day 1

2011-03-30T14:19:00.000-07:00

A picture of myself

30 Day Challenge

2011-03-30T14:13:00.000-07:00

I am doing the 30 day challenge, in hopes that this will make me a better blogger/writer

Won’t guarantee i can put everything up lol

Day 01 - A picture of yourself

 Day 02 - A picture of what you wore today 

Day 03 - A picture of what you did today

 Day 04 - A picture of where you went today 

Day 05 - A picture of your morning 

Day 06 - A picture that inspires you

 Day 07 - A picture that makes you cry

 Day 08 - A picture of yourself 

Day 09 - A picture of what you had for lunch Day

10 - A picture of what you like to do

 Day 11 - A picture of your favorite drink 

Day 12 - A picture of your favorite food 

Day 13 - A picture of your friends 

Day 14 - A picture of your favorite teacher(s) 

Day 15 - A picture of yourself 

Day 16 - A picture of your dream cell phone 

Day 17 - A picture of your mp3 player 

Day 18 - A picture of your room 

Day 19 - A picture of your favorite musical instrument(s) 

Day 20 - A picture of where you want to honeymoon 

Day 21 - A picture that makes you think of your loved one

 Day 22 - A picture of yourself 

Day 23 - A picture that describes your life

 Day 24 - A picture of what you did today 

Day 25 - A picture that you edited

 Day 26 - A picture that makes you angry

 Day 27 - A picture of you more than 10 years ago 

Day 28 - A picture of what you wore today 

Day 29 - A picture of yourself 

Day 30 - A picture of you and your best friend

Study Break

2011-03-28T10:17:00.000-07:00

Taking a break from study to post a picture that always makes me smile

This Picture describes our friendship always laughing, these two girls have seen be through some really rough times. we might fight/argue about nonsense till 3 in the morning but i know at the end of the day they will always have my back

2011-03-24T12:25:00.000-07:00

"I have always believed that fashion was not only to make women more beautiful, but also to reassure them,
give them confidence"

-Yves Saint Laurent

Song of the Day

2011-02-19T10:37:00.000-08:00

I love Nigerian Music and i have had this song stuck in my head all day, so i thought i would share ENJOY.

Nigeria Stand up

2011-02-17T19:10:00.000-08:00

I am so proud of Nigeria-born designer Duro Olowu, who made his debut at fashion week this past week. He says his clothes are about joy and i agree

*My Favorite Look*

My Favorite looks NYFW

2011-02-17T18:25:00.000-08:00

Tracy Resse Fall 2011

Tracy Resse's use of African-American Models excites me an brings dimensions

to the shows

Colors,Fur and Attitude. This is why I love NYFW

Inspiration

2010-06-15T23:17:00.000-07:00

so i realize i need to start updating more often but here is a quote
that inspired me today

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for your FUTURE. You are
the only person that can make it happen. You are the
only person that will make you happy,sad,successful,or
nothing. Things dont just fall from the sky, you have to
go out there and take what you want. YOUR METHOD
will determine your success and longevity but it is all possible
with YOURSELF. If you do not take a step forward, you will
always be in the same place

Source: MalibuMara

Happy

2010-02-28T18:37:00.000-08:00

I am feeling the need for change, and i dont know where

to start. I am realizing life isnt gonna happen if i just sit

and wait for it, i have to go for it head on. Take risks,

challenge myself, set goals for myself and exceed those

goals. Stop being so narrowminded and judgemental,

take people for all they are and roll with the punches.

stop worrying about the trivial things in life.

Do what make me hapy and not what others think

will make me happy. Go places i have never been before,

laugh a whole lot more and just BE HAPPY :)

NAACP Awards

2010-02-27T09:49:00.000-08:00

I only watched part of the show but from what i saw
it was pretty decent, hereare someof my favorite looks
from the evening.

I have been havin some kind of weird infactuation with
long dresses lately and i kinda like it.

MsKeriHilson Dress#1

I like the dress, not a big fan of he shoes but she rocked the dramatism of the dress

Keisha Knight Pulliam

I know this dress is super simple, but i love the simplicity of it.

Logan Browning

Cute party dress

Wendy Raquel Robinson

I love the silloutte of this dress, plus it fits her perfectly

Keri Hilson

Love the dress, she could have done without the one glove, but hey she

wants to be an idividual i guess

Afro night

2010-02-25T22:01:00.000-08:00

Africa Night is over
so that means am BACK lol
but Africa Night was a big ole SUCCESS
i apreciate the people who came out just for me,
i wasnt expecting it but that was truly the highlight of
my night.

I would post pics of what i wore during Africa Night
but i was so busy running up and down i forgot to wear
anything special, am thankful to all those who put up
with me throught the stressfull practice and they did pretty
awesome.

Africa Night further increased my interest in
African fashion. African Fashion is so different from
Westernized culture because the colors are so
vibrant and expressive. i guess i apreciate that because
i strive to be vibrant and expressive.

My friends wedding is coming up and i am getting "aso ebi"
which is cloth that friends of the bride will wear and am
excited becaue i get to look for designs i can design it into,
thts a hard task because i want it to be just perfect, the colors
of this material is perfect.Ms kams you picked and
awesome material.

01.07.09

2010-01-07T13:18:00.000-08:00

It is not who you are that holds you back

it is who you think you are not

-anonymous

This is my motto for 2010

Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to me

2009-12-25T18:57:00.000-08:00

So i had a birthday today, interesting day

so far. I dont know how i feel some

people disappointed me, but all in

all these are the moments when you know who

real friends are sha.

I’ve been making a list of the things they don’t teach you at school.

They don’t teach you how to love somebody.

They don’t teach you how to be famous.

They don’t teach you how to be rich or how to be poor.

They don’t teach you how to walk away from someone you don’t love any longer.

They don’t teach you how to move on when the one you love walks away from you.

They don’t teach you how to know what’s going on in someone else’s mind.

They don’t teach you what to say to someone who’s dying.

They don’t teach you anything worth knowing.

— Neil Gaiman

This boy na dey vex me o

i know hes just playing around

but how are you gonna wish me

a Merry Christmas and not a

happy birthday smh...its all good

i already dismissed him

Homecoming

2009-12-23T23:56:00.000-08:00

this song by kanye is on constant repeat...am on my way home to the chi tommorow morning and nothing could excite me more. When i go home i leave all my troubles behind, it feels like am running away but its ok because am running home

Homecoming- Kanye West

Yeah.
And you say Chi city,Chi city, Chi city
[Chorus - Chris Martin]I'm coming home again.
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home againComing home again.

[Verse 1 - Kanye West]I met this girl when I was three years old
And what I loved most she had so much soul
She said, excuse me little homie, I know you don't know me-
but,My name is Wendy and, I like to blow trees and,
From that point I never blow her off,
Niggas come from outta town I like to show her off,
They like to act tough, she like to tell em off,
And make em straighten up there act,
cause she know they
when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown
And at nighttime my face lit up so astounding
And I told her in my heart is where she always be
She never mess with entertainers cause they always leave
She said it felt like they walked and drove on me
Knew I was gang affiliated got on TV and told on me
I guess it's why last winter she got so cold on me
She said, Ye keep making that, keep making that platinum and gold for me

[Chorus - Chris Martin]
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again
Coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again

[Verse 2 - Kanye West]
But if you really care for her,
then you wouldn't n-never hit the airport,
To follow your dream,
sometimes I still talk to her,
but when I talk to herIt always seems like she talking 'bout me,
She said you left your kids and they just like you
They wanna rap and make soul beats just like you,
But they just not you and
I just got throughTalking bout what niggas trying to do,
just not new
Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong
I guess you never know what you got till its gone
I guess this is why
I'm here and
I cant come back home
And guess when I heard that when I was back home
Every interview I'm representing you making you proud
Reach for the stars so if you fall you land on a cloudJump in the crowd,
spark your lighters, wave em around,
And if you don't know by now,
I'm talking about Chi Town,

[Chorus - Chris Martin]
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again
Coming home againMaybe,
do you remember when fireworks at lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home againComing home again
Maybe, do you remember when fireworks at lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again
Loyee oyeee oh, loyee oyeee oh
Coming home again
Loyee oyeee oh, loyee oyeee oh
Coming home again
Maybe we can start again

LOVE

2009-12-20T20:44:00.000-08:00

a wise girl kisses, but doesnt connect
listens, but doesnt believe.
is loved, but doesnt love.
attaches, but doesnt combine.
trips,but never falls.
leaves before she left.
because to be broken is better than to be shattered.
but a girl in love risks it all for him.

This is something i had on my facebook page for the longest time, but
today i took the time to read it today and i think for right now
i appplies to me.
i have such a big fear of getting hurt that
when i get a chance to fall for someone i pull back as
much as possible because i know when i fall for someone
he gets my all so for now i am keeping my guard up
:)

2009-12-20T20:14:00.000-08:00

My Christmas wish list

Alexander McQueen

Thoughts

2009-12-18T18:41:00.000-08:00

I am exicted about what life brings,
the twist and turn. The ability for one door to close
while another open. Each new day is an opportunity
to learn, a way to question whether the things you are surrounded
makes you happy and how to change it if
its not. A way to figure out who is worth keeping around
and who need to be cut loose.

My Inspriration

2009-12-17T10:30:00.000-08:00

I LOVE YOU dear sister
Birth from Great Parents are we
Like Romulus and Remus came we, strong and mighty
But Unlike those ancient romans, we shall never part
Our Love unified by the Great Creator who has seen it
befitting to bless with a sister who "Funmi layo"
Your Strenght and wisdom is unpallable and reaches great
depths that even you yourself cannot forsee
Your beauty is radiant, not as the one covered in a plastic coat of
shame
but one whose smile beckons those who will enter into your warm
embrace.
Who shall seperate us from love, Christy?
No one, not now. Not forevermore.

From my lovely sister G-RACER