A La Mode Excitement!

Hi beauties:

 

Recently, I have found myself 'following' many other fashion bloggers such as Naty Michele of A Love Affair With Fashion, Jeimy of Jeimy's Fashion Love Affair, Ashleigh Nicole of the daileigh, Delecia S of Style de la Creme, A La Mode Wearhouse and many more. While I am truly inspired by all of these ladies in some way, and uber fashionable ladies if I might add, there is just something about A La Mode Wearhouse that moves me.

 

This beauty is originally Ghanaian but resides in the US and in her spare time, she sews beautiful pieces from various types of fabric including Kente and Ankara. [be sure to check out her blog]

 

A few days ago, I contacted Chesca asking if she would make a tube skater/flare dress for me from Kente or Ankara to which her response was, "I actually don't sew for others besides Etsy. To be honest, I am not trained in sewing. For some reason, I am not really comfortable sewing for others just in case I ruin it.  I may be able to make you something depending on what it is." I knew EXACTLY where she was coming from when she responded, because this is always my response when people ask me to sew for them.

 

After describing exactly what I wanted, Chesca agreed to make a circle skirt for me and can we say that I literally did cartwheels all the way down the hall. I was over the moon and still am. I don't know why Chesca agreed to make something for me but whatever reason it was, I am oh so thankful.

 

My mom used to make many outfits out of African print material for herself, dad and anyone else who asked her. This is where my original love for African prints began. Although I never owned a piece from mom's African print clothing collection, I enjoyed admiring the prints from a distance.

 

Here are the choices of print I was given. Once I receive my skirt, I will defintely show you the A La Mode magic

 

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3- I chose this one :). IN LOVE WITH IT

Option 4

 

 

 

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MY STYLE: Black & Blue

When I woke up on Sunday, I couldn't quite decipher my mood which naturally led to a few minutes of me standing in my closet trying to figure out what to wear to church. Many people feel comfortable wearing anything (within reason) to church but not me. I grew up wearing skirts or dresses to church so until this very day, I either reach for a skirt or a dress but this past Sunday, neither dresses nor skirts moved me.

I did however reach for a dress that I purchased from H&M about a year ago and when I did, I didn't particulary like it after I wore it the first time so it's been sitting in the closet ever since. At any rate, I tried the dress again on Sunday and to my surprise, it worked.

For church, I like to keep my entire ensemble fairly simple so I threw my hair up in a high-bun (always a classy look), reached for my new Jessica Simpson black and blue strappy, platform sandals and grabbed my cobalt blue pashmina and was off for a Hallelujah.

Dress- Mine was from H&M but here is an option

Shoes- Eman by Jessica Simpson

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MY STYLE: Faux Denim Ruffle Maxi Dress

Hi beauties:

I'm super excited! Ok, maybe not super but excited enough....and why? Because it's a long weekend. Woo hoo! Although the weekend is almost over, I'm just really happy that a short work week is ahead.

This Monday, November 12, Rememberance Day, we are remembering those who fought in battle for the freedom of our islands- the Cayman Islands. Not only is it a long weekend but Friday night was the official kick-off to our 35th Pirates' Week Festival which I totally missed. The fireworks are always superb! On Saturday, I also missed the Pirates' landing which is usually a treat for visitors and locals alike, but I surely didn't miss the food ;) as I made sure to check out the local stalls. Other than the fact that it's a great time to see faces that you haven't seen in years (although the island is roughly 24 miles long), the food is ALWAYS a treat.

The weather has been amazing. Island 'winters' are the best ;). I literally popped in to one of the island boutiques I frequent, purchased this dress, ripped off the tag and headed out to catch the remaining festival activities for the evening. I knew that I wanted something free flowing and light and this dress was exactly it.

Dress- Here | I like this one also

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MY STYLE: Ruffled Denim

Hi beauties:

I've been doing some minor updates to my blog lately and came across a few "My Style" photos on my PC that I never posted....especially ones that I liked and this is a set of pics that never made it to a blog post.

I wore this outfit to work (on a Friday ;)) about a month ago. I pulled out my mustard, faux snake-skin shopper bag, leopard pumps, wooden jewelry, whipped up a big loc bun and I was all set. I love how the handbag lifted the entire outfit. It was the perfect pop of colour.

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MY STYLE: Purity...Empress-Style

Hi beauties:

On Sunday, I mentioned that I was supposed to be in a photoshoot and I would let you know how it went. Well, it went. Lol! It was really good. I was asked to dress 'empress-style' which was pretty easy for me considering that I like dressing that way anyway.

Nothing says empress more than a white maxi dress, wrapped locs and wooden accessories. Do you agree?

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MY STYLE: Keeping it roots

Happy Sunday beauties:

Hope you're having a pleasant weekend so far and enjoying what's left of it. My weekend was more eventful than it usually is. Hung out with a co-worker on Friday night, Saturday I had one makeup client and today, well, I'm supposed to be in a photoshoot for a 2013 calendar. Will keep you posted on that.

The title for this post pretty much sums up my look. I love wrapping my hair but I hardly ever get the chance to do it because I can't wrap it and go to work...boo hoo. In my opinion, wrapping locs just gives you a completely different look. A head wrap as a simple accessory can change an entire look.

The weather has been nothing short of pefect lately and so I wanted to kick-start the island 'winter' by wearing this beautiful off-the-shoulder sweater I bought from Victoria Secret many moons ago. I paired it with another old piece- my go to, dark blue, wide leg jeans, threw on my oversized wooden earrings and a jumbo, beaded necklace and was out the door.

Sweater- Option 1 (on sale) | Option 2

Jeans- Option 1 (on sale) | Option 2 (on sale- love these) | Option 3 (love the price)

Beaded Necklace- Option

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MY STYLE: Sophisti-Chique

Hi beauties:

When I woke it up this morning, it felt like the air condition was on full blast because my bedroom was chilly until I sat up and realised, 'oh, the a/c is not on'. I left my bedroom windows open last night and it was nice and chilly when I woke up. I really didn't want to get out of bed. The usual bright island sun was not beaming through my window and the clouds outside were grey. I figured that the day would remain as cool as the morning was so I thought I'd dress to accommodate the weather and my office which is usually the same temperature as a morgue....or at least is feels that way.

I bought this skirt during my UK trip this past summer and I've had this turtle neck sweater forever. I paired the outfit with my go-to, super comfy black patent pumps and I was ready to run out the door. When I saw myself in the mirror, I felt sophisticated ;)

Turtle neck sweater- Here | Here

Skirt- Here | Here | Here | Even here (on sale in a different colour) and here (love the price)

Pumps- Try here

Handbag- Local boutique

The back view of my hair

Finally found a black handbag that I really like. Do you?

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