PEOPLE OF VIRTUE

 Hey!!! I am back ( I hope, well I'll try and keep up this time). How has everyone been? Thanks to all those who waited and have been looking forward to me starting again. I got wrapped up in the world of "INSTAGRAM" and then got bored with blogging because suddenly it seemed everyone everywhere and anywhere is a blogger. Suddenly it seemed like something done by every idle mind ( no offense to real bloggers please. And i don't mean those that believe posing semi nude and tagging each item given to them for free promotion by a friend ;instagram has taught me a lot). You know the term "All that glitters is not gold?" INSTAGRAM!!! The amount of rich people on instagram makes you wonder why there are still advertisements asking for aid. Anyway, I have been a culprit myself so I am  really not one to talk *shame face*

I have been a good girl. TRUTH! Ok, not entirely true but don't think I have been bad enough to be condemned to hell so I guess I can say I have been good. Going to church, minding my business (trying really hard to, you know it's not easy especially with mobile phones in existence, LOL). Oh,  I am on the welcome team in church now, YAYYY! That "ONLY" doesn't guarantee Heaven so don't become a church worker and still have all ur vices and think at least I usher people in so I should be ushered into Heaven. No! Keep praying and doing right by God!!! And don't feel unecessarily self-righteous. I suffered from that but glad I recognised it and quickly dealt with it. But that's a  topic for another day.

Why am I talking so much about church and praying? I recently came across this inspirational clothing line called "PEOPLE OF VIRTUE" which just reminded me of my faith.  I was so moved by the name I thought to myself I have to own one and then I got hooked. We were all created to be "PEOPLE OF VIRTUE" so it's sort of a reminder of who we should be. Now I know that word "VIRTUE" is usually associated with Christrianity maybe because it is used in the Bible often i.e "WOMAN OF VIRTUE" (my bb and what's app id is DVW; D VIRTUOUS WOMAN)) I am sure we all know the meaning of the word "VIRTUE". (If you dont, grab a dictionary, I aint typing all that for you, LOL). It applies to every single one of us whether Christian, Muslim or Atheist. So I bought a couple of t-shirts gladly and I am proud I did.

Now, when I told a frend of mine to get it, he simply said NO! Who is it by? Which designer? Who has worn it? ( I think this means which famous person has worn it) Poor soul, he needs Jayz to wear something before he can put his money on it. You see what I say about "BEING INTO FASHION" and "BEING FASHIONABLE"..Sigh! Well, I wasn't ready to play "21 questions" so I just left it.

Anyway I purchased their bling version t-shirt (amongst others, which i will display later) and decided to share that with you. Now most times when people hear t-shirt, they automatically think jeans, casual..Well, not so anymore. I decided to wear one of their t-shirts three different ways to show you it can be rocked glam or casual as you see fit.

So here are the pictures i would like to share with you today....enjoy :)

Wearing the t-shirt here with an Oliver Bonas skirt, Gianmarco Lorenzi shoes for an effortless casual chic look, and a little smile :)

                    

Wearing the t-shirt with some cool chiffon John Zack pants and Bottega Veneta sandals for an effortless laidback, casual look

Wearing the t-shirt here with flared Zara jeans (my fave pair) and a pair of Charlotte Olympia shoes

My lovely Charlotte Olympia shoes

Proudly showing off my "PEOPLE OF VIRTUE" tshirt..eyes on the logo :)

And a last pose just for the heck of it...Don't forget you saw it here first..POV!!!

TWENTY SIX DEGREES...

So yesterday was the hottest day in London since the 9th of September 2012. It was boiling, no breeze at all....I believe the word is "HUMID?" ( I heard that word so many times yesterday more than I have ever heard the phrase "Could you pass the salt please?" Seemed like it was just being passed from one tongue to the other, whether they knew the meaning or not, I do not know. But "HUMID" was an apt description of the weather yesterday. Well, I took advantage and changed outfits thrice but only took pictures with two out of the three.

Had a chilled day in the morning and had driving tutorials in the afternoon. I had an invitation to dinner at "Claridges" (Gordon Ramsay's restaurant to be exact) which I eagerly accepted. But then realised better not to. I accepted because I haven't been to dinner in a long while. As I said my outings usually end at the cinema. Highlight of my social life at the moment. I am not wined and dined anymore. So I said "YES" initially, as it would also be an opportunity to don one of my dinner dresses and clutches I have, that are slowly gathering dust in my wardrobe. Someone asked me the other day, "why bring this clutch to church for fellowship!" I replied "This is probably the only place this clutch will see for a long time". LOL! Anyway, I eventually said "No thank you". It wasn't worth it especially as it would bring about a conflict of interests. So I ended up at Marks and Spencers looking for new undies and I did get a few, then proceeded to Reiss, Karen Millen and LK Bennet. (May I confess I have since broken my 36 day no shopping agreement). I know!!! Don't judge me please. I am not in a very happy place and while some people eat or not eat when that happens, I indulge in some retail therapy. Does it make me any happier? Hmmn, not exactly!!! But it gives me some relief, a little bit of joy as well. So, whatever. Shrug!!!

Why am I unhappy? A personal matter that I really hope will be resolved quickly as I am almost at the end of the tunnel on the matter, and the light seems to be flickering :( but God keeps re-assuring me all is well so I fear not. But doesn't stop me having the sad spells every now and then. I want to party this weekend, I haven't done this in a while either. I don't really like clubbing at all anymore but I am in the mood for some serious booty shaking (Ok, dancing as I haven't got that much booty *rolling eyes*). I would love to anyway, will see if it happens. Fingers crossed, wish me luck!!! If it doesn't happen, I'll be at the cinema watching Brad Pitt's new movie. Why is my life suddenly so boring? I am not a boring person though (before you label me)Need a plan people.LOL! Oh, by the way London is too expensive to be gallivanting so....(consolation!)

Moving on, yesterday was hot and so the clothes on the road were few, scanty, barely there. Even the mannequins had more clothes on than most of the people parading the streets. TRUE! It was that hot. And is it that a lot of cars don't have air conditioning? It was humid and all I saw were windows down, not a lot with windows up and enjoying some proper cooling. I am one to talk, I was walking under the sun myself. LOL! Now it's rain today. I don't mind, I look fly in any weather ;) my wardrobe is well equipped and so am I.
Hey, if you ever get stuck on what to wear for or to any occasion, email me: secretstylist007@gmail.com!!! I "ALWAYS" know! I am wearing flats again in a few pictures, so dear reader, are you satisfied now? LOL!

Here are the pictures I would like to share from yesterday so...ENJOY:)

I am wearing: Gap mini skirt (which was given to me by a friend, well I asked for it so isn't technically a willing gift LOL), Zara t-shirt, Tory Burch red sandals, Zara dress, Charlotte Olympia shoes, Fendi 2jours bag, all accessories are mine and available for purchase and of course, a smile :)

P.S: I have bought a camera so the end of bad pictures. Thank you for bearing with me.

WEEKE(N)D LOVE...

On a lighter note from last night's outpour of emotions, I had a "NICE" weekend. NO, scratch that I had a "GREAT" weekend, which even somewhat overlapped into Monday. YAYY ;) My daughter aka my photographer was away for the weekend so packed my bags Friday night (even though quite late) and headed to a far away place, a magical place, YEAH RIGHT!!! Just went to "MR COOL"s domain, ain't nothing magical about that *rolling eyes*LOL!

Went to see "MAN OF STEEL", the new super man movie. It was GOOD!!! It's next in line right after "FAST AND FURIOUS 6" for me. I have found a new crush..Err, I am always in love with almost every actor after a movie and then I see "MR COOL" and it's back to reality for me. Anyway, it's a good movie, highly recommended. Been told not to see "THE PURGE", all the action is in the preview just like "AFTER EARTH". So get some microwave popcorn, watch the preview and go to bed.LOL! I actually used to the go to the movies just for the hotdog, just like Ikea Wembley. The only thing that truly motivates me to going to Ikea is the hotdog, not cause I really need anything from them. But now I go to the movies for the popcorn :) Didn't help me seeing the huge bags they come in though. They come in huge nylons and are emptied into the containers...not freshly made like the one at my wonderful "SILVERBIRD GALLERIA". Oh, how I miss that. Anyway, I have adapted so this tastes good as well, not just as good but well enough. So it was movie night Saturday.

Sunday!!! Father's day!!!We went to visit "MR COOL"s mom and dad. Absolutely wonderful people. So kind and extremely knowledgeable of fashion. They put the "ABLE" in "FASHION" (FASHIONABLE) . His dad used to have his shoes hand-made  right from the age of 16. Can you beat that? You should listen to him describe his style and his mom...Oh my! I would go on forever. But it was lovely seeing them again, as always :). Oh, his dad paid me a compliment. I haven't stopped laughing since he said it. He said "I like your knees"!!! My knees??? It was so funny and then he said, in his defence, "some of them have dodgy knees"! I am practically rolling on the floor with laughter. He is such a funny man, never a dull moment. The things he comes up with, just like my grandad. I am laughing again as I type this now, LOL!! Afterwards, we went to a barbeque hosted by his son's girlfriend's family (why does that sound long? LOL!) It was lovely, the food was perfect. Am not a lover of food so obviously it must have been good. I left back to my wonderful abode later at night ( I so love my home, note the use of the word "HOME").


Monday!!! Met up for lunch with "The Man" at a really nice restaurant called "The Delaunay", quite nice. Busy during lunch but slowly starts to free-up after that. Very nice food also. I enjoyed the banana split quite a lot. Parted ways and I headed to "Louis Vuitton" to pick up a bag I had dropped for repairs. They had repaired it but also succeeded in destroying something else. SIGH! I was tired from walking around in heels so told them to call me when they have the parts they spoilt in store and was out the door. Then, home sweet home!!!


So here are the pictures I would like to share from this weekend just gone by (and some other days I missed)...ENJOY :)

 

I am wearing; Gucci wellies, Opening Ceremony brown boots, Christian Louboutin wedges, Timberland boots, Gina red strappy sandals, fur gilet, Atmosphere vest (Primark, I have actually had this for over 3years), Zara peplum top, Zara white t-shirt, Jbrand jeans, Banana Republic jeggins, Fendi 2jours bag, HnM brown blazer, Wolford body top, Zara jeans, Ted baker belt  and of course, a smile ;)

 

 

GOT TILL IT'S GONE...

It's amazing how much we take people for granted when they are in our lives. We just assume that because they remind us constantly of how much they love us, then we can treat them any way we want to and stIll believe they'll hang around. Not so often the case anymore. Yes, they do hang around and withstand a lot of things but eventually enough is enough. This is the case in a lot of relationships, be it sexual, platonic or even same gender kind of friendship. More often than not, we know what we are doing is wrong but we just think we can never lose the person or perhaps be silly enough to think "Oh he or she is understanding", so they'll hang around.

In a lot of situations, especially when we are in love, we make the person's problems our own and start to make excuses for their bad behaviour i.e he or she has been hurt, he or she has never known love so they don't know how to handle it...blah blah blah! EXCUSES. Most times, the other person knows exactly what they are doing, I know for certain they know they are hurting you. Whether it bothers them or not, I do not know but one thing I am sure of is that they are selfish. You cannot care about someone and continually hurt them. But then again, perhaps they are deluded with the thought that this person will never leave so they continue in their folly thinking they've got the best of both worlds. Now what they fail to realise is when a person is fed up, they no longer feel the need to fight or salvage the relationship, they take a sit back approach and just let things start to unravel. In that time, they start to see you for what you really are and the tables start to turn. Then one day, you wake up and they are gone.

I do not know why we take the people that love us for granted considering the world is such an evil place now and love is a very rare thing to find. So when you do find it, why do you stupidly let it go for a bit of fun? No man is an island, everyone needs someone. God wasn't stupid when he created eve. You let the one who loved you get away and then after going round having all "THE FUN", you turn around and realise what it really is! "FUN"'. No one's asking if you've had a meal, no one's wondering where you are, if you are ok or if you are safe. As much as we all love fun, I am sure we need care, love and attention more. My post today is about a personal issue I don't want to go into details about yet, but it makes me wonder all the time! It could have been beautiful, it could almost have been perfect but now it's too late. No matter how nice it seems now, my eyes are open wide and I have seen that which was blinded by love. If you find that special man or woman, don't take them for granted. They'll only take your "BS" (excuse me) for a while, before someone else sweeps them away. Don't go collecting useless rocks when you have a priceless diamond.

My outfit today is inspired by freedom, the flowy dress and skirt represent fullness of joy. The new flow of love in my life, the ability to love and forgive.
Here are the pictures I'd like to share today so...ENJOY :)

 

 

 

Pictures taken at my prayer meeting (which I attend on Tuesdays) and in my little garden. All picture credits to a dear friend who has become a sister and, my lovely daughter.
I am wearing: Miss Selfridge maxi "patterned" dress, Reiss white sweater, Reiss maxi pleated skirt, Bottega Venetta reptile leather sandals and of course, a smile ;).
Someone said I don't wear flats, I actually do, just try and avoid them because I get too comfortable in them and then it takes me a while to  get into heels again. But I will be wearing more of flats this week.

SALE!SALE!!SALE!!!

Somebody stop me...or rather God help me. So I made the mistake (yes mistake) of going to the Westend today. And I ended up at Selfridges of all places. SELFRIDGES!!! and every single name and store is on sale. Christian Louboutin, Saint Laurent (formerly known as Yves Saint Laurent), Guiseppe Zanotti, Tods, Dior, Gucci...Ahhh!!!I am screaming. It was torture, absolute torture. I wonder can one compare this to being tortured physically? Ok I think not, but it was torture, believe me, mental torture at it's highest. But there was a plus side, most of the shoes I want are not in the sale so I was able to get over the sale quickly.

I must confess though I am typing in my brand new Christian Louboutin "Tosca 140 suede/bazin' wedges". It feels different typing in them, it actually feels nice :) Typing is a lot of work and I get tired easily but typing in these shoes, makes it so much easier. (Oh how I love shoes especially the ones that end up in my closet). So having overcome the devil in Selfridges, well I didn't exactly flee from him but I did overcome him eventually, I left. Next stop; GUCCI. I had recieved their email annoucing the start of their sale so needed to see what they had, especially in the men's section ;) NOTHING!!! Nothing there tickled my fancy. Well the few that did, were out of sizes. Anyway, thought I'd try PRADA but before I could, glanced at my watch and it was time to head home, not before I stopped and had a meal at wagamama. I have recently discovered a dish they make called "The Firecracker" not for the faint hearted. Please do not order it if you are not a lover of very hot chilli.( I warned you, do not say i recommended it though I do recommend it for those who dare).

Meal over, grabbed something for my little princess otherwise known as my photographer. (She isn't getting paid yet, well she lives here for free, meals inclusive. LOL). Now the big rush, as my daughter would be home in less than an hour. Well, I made it just in time as she was just heading to the front door as I walked into my street. Oh by the way, I had an event on wednesday but didn't make it, ended up in church and I am glad that was where I ended. Don't know what's happening tonight yet. Ok, I lie, I do know...NOTHING!!! What's happening to me? Ok, I need to change things around so stay tuned to "HOW SECRETSTYLIST007 GOT HER GROOVE BACK"!!!

Here are the pictures I would like to share today... SO ENJOY :)

 

 

 

 

 

I am wearing : ASOS jeans (the perefect hip and bum glove), pink GUCCI sandals, black lace ZARA shirt, grey HNM sweater, black VINTAGE purse (bought in a charity shop), RIVER ISLAND taupe shoes (owned by a friend,went to visit her, saw the shoes and fell in love, couldn't believe they were from RIVER ISLAND) and of course, a smile;)

BEEN OFF DUTY....

I have been wrapped up in so many things, so busy but I bless God things are easing off slowly and nicely. And I am back fully now. Moved house, had no internet connection (yes I do have a dongle but can't find it) then I became ill and then ill again but now I am a bit better. Still not a 100%, but I am blessed so will be alright. They say I have common symptoms associated with Hay Fever, it's such an unecessary ailment if that's all it is. Hay "WICKED ANNOYING DISCOMFORTING" Fever. I love my new place by the way. Got a little garden at the back (good for pictures, LOL and as I have discovered : SMOKING!!! NO, not me). It is also the perfect place to sit and reflect. I have found myself doing a lot of reflecting nowadays.

What do I reflect on? Different things. My personal life (this is the bit I spend the most time on), my relationship with God and how much I want it to get better each day and then some irrelevant things I have made up in my head (remember I am good at imagining things and believing they are real). Let's just say I also enjoy playing "NANCY DREW" a lot with or without evidence or facts. But going back to reflecting, it has helped a lot and I have actually become a stronger and better person.

I don't have much of a social life anymore (can't believe it). I am a social butterfly, I have always been but nowadays I can't be asked. I will try to revive it a bit so this blog can at least be interesting. Don't want to bore you all away. Oh I went to see "AFTER EARTH", the movie with Will Smith and his son! If you've seen the preview, you've seen the movie. Trust me, that's all the action in the movie. I had waited so long for it so it really hurt. The only up side was I went to watch it with "Mr Cool", so made it worthwhile :) Next on my to see list is "DESPICABLE ME 2"! I love those little yellow things, wish they were real and lived with me LOL. "Mr Cool" got me hooked on them, they are so funny.

Ok I don't have much to say today but tomorrow will be interesting, I promise you. This is just a kind of welcome back post to myself.  Pardon me if it's not as interesting as you would expect it to be being that I have been gone a while and am sure you thought I was up to something exciting. No such luck. But excitement shoes on now so let's go.

Here are the pictures I would like to share today

Please excuse the pictures, remember I am not feeling too great. Will do better tomorrow.
I am wearing: French Connection cream dress, Gina red and gold sandals, vintage purse (from a charity shop). Do visit charity shops, there are always things in there plus your money goes to a good cause. This particular picture was taken in my little garden by my wonderful daughter. The other picture I (taken by my daughter again) took on our way to lunch after church, can't show my face because my eyes were a bit puffy. Dorothy Perkins print pants, Charlotte Olympia pony shoes, they are called Dolly, Jigsaw cardigan, Cancer research t-shirt ( I totally support them and show love) and of course, a smile ;)

BACK...

So I have been gone for  a minute and getting several messages that I need to put up a new post. I am glad some people find me interesting even though they don't comment *rolling eyes*. It was my birthday last Friday the 24th. Nothing happened. No elaborate celebration or surprise. I was home all day and then a movie. THE END. So I won't go into much details regarding that as it wasn't a good day neither was it a good weekend. Infact  I wish I was in a Harry Potter movie so I could remove the memory in Dumbledore's office, (yeah huge Potter fan here) but I am not  so....whatever.

On to more interesting news, I have been quite happy and excited this past few days, not sharing the news... not just yet!!! LOL. Oh, remember my 36-day-no-shopping challenge? Today is my 7th day and I must say I am doing pretty well. I didn't even know I had all the clothes in my wardrobe, some still have tags atttached!!! WOMEN!!! and when we are asked we say we have nothing to wear.

Met up with 'MR COOL' today (ok I actually just felt like dressing up and going to disturb him at his meeting. LOL). And I am glad I did because it was nice, had a good time. I wonder how people walk around the westend in heels, it's so much work. I did today and it was murder. I looked nice and all (if i may say so myself) but I was going through so much pain and thinking whatever for!!! No wonder people carry flats along or at least trainers. Me, THE DIV, thinking yeah walking in heels on Regent street is easy...NAH!!! I will never forget my flats again.

I am also on a self help program (I am in it all by myself with the help of God). I won't go into details but all I can say is nothing beats a peaceful loving woman...she is divine. i will talk more on that next time. Just wanted to share a few pictures I have taken over the last few days that I have missed.

So here are the pictures I would like to share..ENJOY :)

I am wearing: Zara navy blue blazer, Hollister ripped jeans, Gucci belt, Christian Louboutin 'madame mouse' nude shoes, Fendi red '2jours' bag, Asos black chiffon ruffle blouse and in the second picture which was on the evening of my birthday, on my way to the cinema (it rained all day, showers of blessings) : Current Elliot mustard jeans, Asos polka dot top, Gucci belt, Zara blue satchel, Jimmy Choo/Hunters moc croc wellies and of course, as always a smile ;)

P.S: I haven't been myself lately but I am back in form now so YAYYY!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE 36 DAY CHALLENGE....

I didn't post anything yesterday because I didn't feel like. PERIOD!LOL! And also because most of my readers are still personal friends. So they read and then send me messages privately instead of commenting and giving me the kudos here.LOL! Could you kindly leave your comments here? Let others know real people read my blog. Thank you.

Yesterday, 'TUMBLR' was sold for 700+million pounds. I am currently thinking of an idea that can make me that much money, so please do not tell me any of your money making ideas as I will steal them (yes I confess). He's 26 (the guy who created it) and lanky looking and all. But I bet he's gonna be in the next edition of GQ's top 50 hottest men as voted for by readers. Women!!! (and some men!!!) Yeah, I know right. Amazing how 700+million pounds catapults you to 'HOT'! LOL!

Ah! The reason for the title of today's post...Starting from Friday (which is my birthday...yayyy!!) I am embarking on a '36-DAY-NO-SHOPPING' challenge. (May God really help me) It means no shopping, no retail therapy (why oh why! The word  'NO' and 'SHOPPING' do not even match). But this is to discipline myself because 'HELLO, MY NAME IS....I AM A CHRONIC SHOPAHOLIC'*shame faced*

I have been inspired by two lovely ladies on instagram to simply wear what I have in my wardrobe and see how easy it is. I mean I wear something once and it's like...NEXT!!! That's all going to end on Friday. Why wait till Friday I hear you say? Well it's my birthday then and I may need an outfit. Don't want to start today and then need an outfit on friday and have to break the rules. So as from Friday, I will post an outfit (for the next 36days after that) that I have put together from clothes that are actually waiting to be shown some love (again) in my closet. LOL.

Today, I went back to the gym, just to tone up and release some tension. Been quite stressed lately but I am much better now. Got back home and put together an outfit but couldn't wear it to my midweek service as the weather was nippy plus I wasn't going to hop buses in heels. So I ended up changing to comfy shoes and a jumper. And I finally got to wear dungarees which I absolutely adore.

Here are the pictures I'd like to share today...ENJOY ;)

I am wearing: Forever 21 peach blouse with black trimmings, Zara dungarees, Next jumper, Zara gilet, Sam Edelman black sandals, Necklace (available for purchase secretstylist007@gmail.com), Louis Vuitton damier speedy 35 bag and of course a smile ;)

P.S: Pictures taken by my able photographer, my daughter who I repeat is 'SIX'.
And I still haven't bought a camera so if you are thinking of what to get me.hint hint!!!

48 HOURS LATER....

Hello folks! Been out of here since friday so here I am today, back at typing hard. I had a good weekend, though I missed church :( I was away in another part of england :) Not too far off though. Sunday was a very reflective day for me because it was my dad's 10th year rememberance (how time flies!) Still feels like yesterday I got the news.

I recieved it with mixed emotions partly because I didn't grow up with him but also because I was just building a good relationship with him before he passed on. Oh well, we all have to pass on at some point, we just pray not too soon. But it will always be too soon for those that love us even if we live till a hundred years. Always hard to let go.

I spent sunday in my 'Mr Cool's  garden, 'DE-WEEDING' the pond (is there such a word as de-weeding?) I dont know *shrug* I had gone in there to listen to some good music and enjoy a bit of sun but couldn't help myself when I realised how easy it was to pull out the weed.  Plus it seemed like fun. ( I can be weird like that). So I didn't rest till I had de-weeded the entire pond. Then I could see the gold fishes and even the frogs came up to say thank you.LOL (or maybe the frogs came up for kisses!!!could have made a prince out of one).LOL

Nothing great happened this weekend, so if you are waiting to read anything exciting about that, NO!!! And today was uneventful as well but still ended pretty good. Am on to something that will make me millions (well I believe so). I also believe tomorrow will be a great day ;) I believe that strongly. So sorry if I seem a bit boring today but hopefully the pictures should cheer you up.

Got two different set of outfits today since I didn't have any posts at the weekend.
So here are the pictures I would like to share.....ENJOY:)

I am wearing:Mango (blue) top, Zara flared jeans, Nicholas Kirkwood shoes, Dsquared sunglasses (I have put a scarf around my neck under the collar of the blue shirt and attached a brooch for detail), Asos (white) top, Banana Republic denim leggings, Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, Louis Vuitton 'damier speedy 35' (I am trying to attach as much detail to the items and their correct names incase you want to purchase anything as seen on me).

ON THE WILD SIDE...

Growing up I was often referred to as 'RESTLESS'. Even my headmistress in primary school wrote it as her comment on my report card a couple of times. And this followed me for many years, not only cause my granny would never let me forget but because I was indeed restless. It always felt like I was sitting on hot coal being in one place for over an hour. TRUE STORY!!! The restlessness eventually evolved to something else...'WILDNESS'.

Ok, not so much that kind of wildness. I just liked to party and always be out. I went to loads of night clubs, sneaking out, jumping fences, all that unecessary and irrelevant stress (well that's what it seems like now). I never tried drugs, did try smoking (hated it and still do but i am tolerant), also tried alcohol on different levels (still believe getting drunk is a waste of time and energy but people drink and get drunk for different reasons and I would never knock that). All in all, I benefited nothing from these vices. But I did learn a few things about them.

I always got into one trouble or the other with my grandma (God bless her, she means everything to me). I think after a while she stopped worrying because I would always come back safe. I remember one particular episode. My friend and I decided we were not going to miss a halloween party, so we waited for eveyone to go to bed, jumped over the fence and walked to the bustop to find a cab. To cut the long story short, we got arrested while looking for a cab because the police officers thought we were hookers. TRUE STORY!!! I got us out of that with some lies easily. She cried her eyes out because she was worried about the grief we would get back home. She had stained her dress with all her mascara running down her face on to it. As soon as were allowed to go, she wanted to go home. Not on my watch!!! We already got ino trouble this night, we might as well see it through so we did go to the party.

But I am no longer that person. Not due to age (I am old but not old enough to retire from the party scene). Let's just say, I have found some peace, peace that makes me calm. I no longer feel the need to be out there or all over the place. I like to be home (with my daughter and sometimes my man) watching tv, cooking (I cant believe I said that), doing the dishes (what's happening to me? LOL) I actually do enjoy doing the dishes and ironing..for me they are hobbies, like reading. I am sure if my aunties and uncles read this, they'll be pleased because they bore witness to my restless days (stole the key to my aunt's room once so I could wear her shoes and clothes out without permission).

I have put all that restlessness into my christian life and of course, my fashion. So now I am proudly wild in my love for God and my fashion ;)
Here are the pictures I would like to share today which inspired the title of my post...ENJOY :)

I am wearing: H&M print leggings, Converse 'ALL STAR' flat print trainers, top available here (email: secretstylist007@gmail.com for details) and as always, a smile :)

P.S: Today is my sister's birthday. She's actually my first cousin but no one deserves to be called my sister more than her. So Happy Birthday my darling.
And my personal photographer (my daughter) has been jumping all over the place as I type, should I be worried ;)

CANARY WHARF-ING...

Today the weather seemed promising. The sun is shining, well perhaps I should use the word 'was'.
I had planned what I was going to do today since monday and I looked forward to it with excitement. Like a kid going to Legoland. I was going to have lunch in the city with a very dear friend. Lunch at Canary Wharf, where all the city guys gather in one place. As my friend said, you may not know much about them but you know the essential, they are working men that are at least well paid. (No I am not looking for  a man, I am VERY satisfied! This information is for anyone looking).

Until last night, I had no clue what to wear!!! Yes i had an idea in my head but, unfortunately I didn't have the clothes in my wardrobe to implement it so....NO! Anyway, I did find something I thought would allow me blend in a little (mind you I wasn't trying to blend in at all *not interested face*). A skirt and a blouse. Isn't that what people usually wear to work? Well, the difference is I am ME, so of course my skirt and blouse will be different. (Caused quite a stir in that skirt standing in the station waiting for my friend to pick up her phone). She works in a very impressive building where the lobby's bigger than my entire flat. I sat down there patiently waiting for her and observing passers-by (Mrs H taught me a term for it :PEOPLE WATCH).

She eventually turned up or should I say came down after 20 minutes (so late) wearing a purple dress, bright green bag and blue suede shoes( I love the colours she put together).  And so we headed to the restaurant for lunch, somewhere called 'THE PARLOUR' . Nice food, nothing special, at least you won't leave the way you came in;  'HUNGRY'. We ordered light lunches, quickly catching up before our meals arrived. There's a table tennis table (sounds odd typing it) right outside the restaurant and there are people playing. I mean everyone's walking around seeming busy and there's table tennis going on right in the middle of all that seriousness.

Lunch over, bill paid (thanks for lunch darling) and it's time to get to my own business! PICTURES! The idea was to find people or anyone wearing something out of the ordinary and take their picture but that didnt happen as everyone seemed to be wearing black shoes, black suits, all black everything. If  i worked there, I'd probably turn up in pink, orange, green, yellow...you name it. LOL! Anyway all in all, I enjoyed my time at Canary Wharf.

So here are the pictures from Canary Wharf-ing :)

 

I am wearing: Zara top, Miss Selfridge skirt (oh how I love this skirt), Calzedonia tights, Gucci shoes and as always, a smile :).
I have included a sneak peek of my wonderful friend's colourful outfit. She made Canary Wharf come alive with her bright green Michael Kors bag, purple dress and blue suede shoes. We took turns taking pictures. Sorry about the pictures, I am defintiely getting a camera this weekend. Thanks to everyone who's read and keeps reading and encourages me. I promise it will only get better. ;)

P.S: You can see a bit of my 'BREAKING' hair. LOL

 

NEW LOOK...NO NOT THE STORE!!!

I am doing this really late tonight because I have just been busy and that's the truth. Now I am tired and on the phone at the same time, so my brain isn't really functioning. Ok, off the phone now so I can concentrate. Oh! but I actually lack what to say or type in this instance. So i'll just, as they say, 'FREESTYLE' (type whatever comes to mind). Usually that's what I do as in I type as I go but they are usually words that have been carefully thought out. Today I had no energy or rather have no energy for that.

What did I do today? Hmmn...I took out my big afro weave and decided it's time to go 'NATURAL'. People associate being 'NATURAL' with being 'BOLD, I associate it with all kinds of things but not necessarily 'BOLD'. As a black (and beautiful)  woman, if your hair's breaking you are advised to leave it and let it grow so you dont have a choice, not that you are being 'BOLD'. If you can't afford to go to the salon every other week, either because you don't have the time or money, then you don't have a choice. You are not being 'BOLD'. Am i making sense? Well I didn't decide to go 'NATURAL' for any of those reasons even though my hair is breaking (lost almost all the front hair). Hair breaking is losing hair due to chemicals or all the stress you've put it through (well that's what's causing mine to the best of my knowledge). Anyway, I am walking around town with my 'REAL HAIR' and not because I am 'BOLD'.

Finished with the hair and went to church in the evening for prayers (I am in church every wednesday evening...PLEASE NO PHOTOS *Kanye West voice*) LOL and I just got home about half an hour ago.
So now I want to share my outfit of the day, I must say it was rather cold today (Summer where the heck are you???).  I couldn't do much today because of the weather, just took a few shots and I am wearing a pair of shoes I have had for three good years. And found a picture of Nicki Minaj in the same shoes so posted us side by side. I am not a big fan of her 'STYLE'. Yes I used the word 'STYLE'. She does have 'STYLE' but that doesn't necessarily translate into 'FASHIONABLE', but does fall under 'FASHION' (hope I am not confusing you). Everyone has got 'STYLE', that's their own identity. Now the added value is 'FASHIONABLE'. Your 'STYLE' may not be regarded as 'FASHIONABLE' but it doesn't mean you are not into 'FASHION' (sorry I am too tired to expantiate on that).

Here are the pictures I would like to share today...ENJOY :)

I am wearing: Calzedonia push-up tights (they are amazing), Giuseppe Zanotti gold open toe booties, M.UK top (available here,one size only. please email secretstylist007@gmail.com for enquiries) and of course a smile :)

P.S: Picture credits to my talented daughter (no she didn't take Nicki Minaj's picture) LOL and it's a very dear dear friend's birthday today. I just want you to know I love you and I am glad we became family, through whichever way it happened ;)