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“I waited and waited, and when no message came, I knew it must have been from you”
Running Late
Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.
Damaged Thoughts
“No man can think clearly when his fists are clenched.” ~George Jean Nathan
Love Birds
Love never ages. But there is a certain freshness about new love that makes it a delight for poets and authors!
Through My (Nikon) Eye- Last Train
Through My (Nikon) Eye – Seattlites
Through My Nikon Eye- Train To Nowhere
Through My Nikon Eye- I Will Take You Places
Fashion Trendy ~ An Increasingly Popular East African Fabric [Kanga]
How can you resist the eclectic wear of a Kanga? A square, cloth made from cotton, adorned in splashes of color and design, common to East African countries. Always bold, slightly adventurous but at all times appealing, the kanga is a fabric with a magician act. It can be tied in knots, folded, pleated, and wrapped practically any way you want it.Kangas have for as long as is known been a traditional type of dress amongst women in central/east Africa. Kangas are part of everyday life for the women of east Africa, particularly Kenya and Tanzania. Traditionally, women wear them as sarongs or as headscarves. Nowadays Women dont just drape Khanga around their waist while indoors or in public as sarongs, or use them as towels after shower or carrying their young children on their backs. Khanga inspired fabrics and prints are so in right now (its a new black) and a lot of celebs have been spotted rocking the trend~ Beyonce, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Estelle, Gwen Stefani even Michelle Obama was spotted rocking the Kanga Top
Below are the pictures of me wearing Kanga, designed by one of Tanzanian designer~ Asya Idarous Khamsin.
Looking for a Kanga inspired fabric?Here is a list of few known Kanga designers SUNO, CHICHIA LONDON,BOXING KITTEN, TANZANIA MITINDO HOUSE,VIDA MAHIMBO and MUSTAFA HASSANALI
Hot Fashion Trend 2011~ Bold Colors [Color Blocking] Everywhere
Color blocking is one of the key trends for spring and summer 2011. Contrasting and sometimes complimentary blocks of bright and bold colors in one fashion item or a whole outfit is a major theme among fashion collections.Color blocking is seen everywhere now, from hair colors, nail polish, tote bags, sunglasses,outfits~~everyone is going crazy about this new trendy.
So what do you think about color blocking? Would you try it or you are too scared to do a dare?
I Really Love My ~~~
Find.com ~ Stainless Steel Ball Bead Chain ANKH Cross Pendant Necklace 18′. I wear this necklace pretty much everyday. I love the Ankh symbol and the meaning behind it! ~”Key Of Life”.
VALENTINO LEOPARD PURSE ~Katherine Heigl must think her Valentino Leopard Hair Bow Tote is the cat’s meow, carrying it with her all over N.Y.C. while promoting Life As We Know It.
I.W.C. WATCH~Thanks to his handsome IWC “Ingenieur Automatic Vintage” watch, Tom Cruise is able to bounce from premieres in N.Y.C., London and Germany unfazed by time zones.
LOLA FEDORA~Style star Gwen Stefani beats the literal and figurative N.Y.C. heat (she closed out Fashion Week!) with her funky Tally Marks by Lola fedora
STUART WEITZMAN PLATFORMS~As New York’s resident fashionista, Leighton Meester hits the Manhattan pavement in Stuart Weitzman’s “Apron” platform clogs while heading to and from work on the Gossip Girl set.
JENNIFER BEHR HEADBAND~That’s one way to get rid of a bad hair day! Rihanna adds a tough studded Jennifer Behr head wrap to her fiery locks while hanging out in Vancouver.
RALPH LAUREN SHADES~Kate Hudson keeps it cool while out and about in New York City with her tortoise shell Ralph Lauren Collection sunglasses.
HOUSE OF LAVANDE PENDANT~Whether traveling in sweats or rocking designer clothes, Jessica Alba makes a statement with her House of Lavande silver chain pendant necklace.
Girl’s Best Friend "Sculptz"~ So Comfortable,You Will Forget You Have It On
Move over Spanx…there’s a new brand in town and they are definitely putting our soft spots in their place. I am currently loving Sculptz, a new collection of leggings, tights, shorts, stockings and other undergarments that suck you in in all the right places. Not only are they comfortable AND super affordable (much more so than the other brands out there) but they are available in a crazy range of colors, styles, patterns and textures…in turn not only making you feel better in your clothes but actually adding some extra style to your outfits! With options like Ultra Control Top and Ultra Leg Control (as seen on Audrina – who’s body always looks fabulous we must admit), there are choices for every body type and every woman’s needs. Check out sculptz.com now for more about the brand and the collection!
Photo credit~ Sculptz
Make It Work~ Mesh, Layered Leggings
How cool are these mesh leggings ?
Complex Geometries Mesh Leggings $128
ASOS Curve Mesh Insert Leggings $30.77
Bebe Cutout Mesh Inset Legging $89
and how about these cool layered leggings I bought from TJ Maxx! I personally love this beautiful pink Steve Madden fringed scarf..Pink is my new favorite color!
The Rise Of Glow In The Dark-Tattoos, Jeans, Tees, Shoes, Lingeries e.t.c !
That’s right. This glow in the dark phenomenon is growing.From glow in the dark tattoes,glow in the dark jeans and tees from Diesel, to glow in the dark lingeries from Lumino, it is getting pretty insane.
For the clubbing generation, Or the Twilight generation,both tend to live and learn more during the night. Halloween is long gone now and this adds up to this year’s Halloween must list, right next to that Chanel pumpkin (corner with the glow in the dark eyelashes).
The new glow in the dark jeans (and attire) from Diesel was treated with a special fluorescent coating making some things apparent only under UV lights.
If you’re the shy type, there’s something UV-apparent for you too! A set of glow-in-the-dark lingerie is available. The Boudoir Collection from Glow in the dark lingerie is small enough to look appealing and glowing enough to get the right attention your way! The LuminoGlow Lingerie comes with a special fabric care note: dry in the shade! Or else… Which glow-way will you go? Outerwear or underwear?
From all-night parties and raves to latest video, pop culture suddenly got dark but if you look closely, there’s something in the shadows you wouldn’t otherwise see.Something bright, new and different. They’re called black light tattoos and chances are they’re glowing at a nightclub near you.
Scarves~Never Go Out Of Style,Here are Different Ways To Wear A Lightweight Spring Scarf
Scarves are a must for a dash of trendiness to your personal style.A strategically wrapped scarf is a must-have accessory. Available in virtually every price point, a lightweight scarf adds a glam touch to something as simple as a tank top and jeans or a layer of texture to a spring jacket or dress.Fashion history classes have taught us that the uniqueness of a frock or of an outfit often resides in the accessories they’re matched with. That’s why it’s best to choose them accordingly.Perfect for the transitional days of early spring and indispensable for chilly air conditioned offices and restaurants in the summer, here are 8 ways to wear a lightweight scarf… and my top favorite style that is hot right now ~~Bowed scarves
My Favorite Style ~ Rachel Roy’s Bowed Scarves.
Rachel Roy’s scarves are fun, colorful and very versatile. While Rachel Roy is known for a variety of wearables, her collection of scarves stands out from all the rest. Dressing her models up in her accessories, Roy plays with her fabric adorning them in child-like bows and draped scarves all with color-popping designs. It’s time to forget about thinking of scarves as a winter-only fashion item because the Rachel Roy scarves will up your style game for the coming hot weather.
8 Ways to wear Spring Scarves from SpringBakery.
Trend Alert- Cork Wedges
It’s definitely apparent that this Spring’s hottest shoe is the platform wedge – and that said, the bigger the better…coming in all shapes and sizes these sandals are flying off shelves as fast as they’re hitting them. Yet with all of the options out there right now, we definitely think the season’s sexiest, and the style you have to grab asap, is the sculptural wedge created from a combination of mixed medias: always sure to include just the right amount of cork of course. Due to the intricate designs that allow these shoes to intertwine different favorites like rope, leather and even chain, the popular mixed media wedges create an illusion that slim the foot, flatter the leg and definitely make your whole look a little more sultry. But it’s that bit of cork that allows you to easily take the shoe from day to dinner – adds an easy neutral to match any color combination and quite simple becomes the perfect go to accessory.
Hellow Fashion Lovers~ Zac Pozen For Target Is Almost Here
Rodarte, Proenza Schouler, Temperley, Jean Paul Gaultier and now…Zac Posen! Target certainly has us hooked with their limited edition capsule collections and we cannot be more excited for their newest guest designer, the amazing Mr. Posen. The collection, set to launch on April 25th, is quintessentially Zac, complete with floral skirts topped with two-tone braided belts and snap-embellished cage dresses finished off with wayfarer sunnies. Starting at just $19.99 the entire collection is a steal and trust me, it’s going to fly so you better stay on top of those red and white shelves!
Photos courtesy of: Fashionista.com
Turquoise~Color of The Year 2010
Found out today that.. Turquoise was picked as the Color of the year 2010 this past January…by Pantone
I love this color myself. I think it is so refreshing and sophisticated-A mix of blue and green, turquoise has a sweet feminine feel while the darker teal shades add lively sophistication. Enjoy this year’s beautiful color and may your year be a colorful one! Happy shopping Everyone!
This is what I wore today when I went to church(Palm Sunday).. ooh boy I feel like going somewhere tropical, where there’s real palm trees, turquoise ocean, beautiful beaches and while am at it.. how about a glass of Margarita..
Trend Alert- Maxi Dresses(Very Versatile and Must Haves for Warm Weather)
The Maxi Dress is a classic Spring/Summer ensemble and something I commonly refer to as The One Dress Wonder. Worn with a pair of gladiator sandals( I prefer wedges) and accessorized with a fabulous handbag and chic pair of shades, the Maxi Dress is a sassy and simple way to welcome in the sunshine.
Although mine isn’t actually a Maxi dress, I just love the colors of this dress, and wanted to share these photos with you. I have couple of Maxi dresses but dont have photos of them, I will post the photos next time.
Miss Betty Boo, rocking her Maxi dress on our Ascot Hats Themed Tea Party yesterday..
Below is a photo of Rosemary of FJ wearing her Maxi dress by Asos, an H&M jacket, scarf and hat, G-series boots and Gucci bag. She chose an aqua colored handbag to add a little excitement to her outfit.
