When you love the blouse but the time is not right

I bought this blouse 3 years ago in Onitsha main market for 300 Naira, their vintage clothes are to die for. At the time, whenever I put it on, it never felt right, but I refused to discard it. Mom has tried and tried to get rid of it but I knew it could be styled better and could look really good when I wore it, but It just wasn't ever the right time. 

On this day, I decided to take baby steps. You see, when you have an outfit you are unsure of, take baby steps to style it. I took the easy route and styled it with a black skirt and my favourite pair of heels; I love them because they are super comfortable. The bow on the blouse could be worn in front of at the back, I chose to wear it behind because I love back details.

It's a little cropped but thankfully not too short, and they can be worn with pants, skirts, or shorts, I'll like to explore the many possibilities of this blouse now. I love the details on it. I love love love!
But like I said, do you have something you haven't worn in a while because you were unsure? Match it up with black or simple colours and wear heels for added oomph.

It's coco Chanel's birthday today, and her history truly inspires me, will put up a post on her tomorrow. Good night.

Is there anything wrong with predictable style?

 



Janelle Monae is know to bring it on the red carpet time and time again. With every new outfit, she stays true to her signature style; High necks and menswear inspired outfits. You google her and you're assaulted with so many images of her very stylish outfits. Stylistically I'd opine it's too monotonous and it gets boring with time. But then I start to really think about it; Is it wrong to have a predictable style?

 



 

The capes, high necks and the bow ties, all beautiful, different in style and colour, but the same in concept. I love her style, and honestly it's good to stay true to a style that makes you comfortable. I always try to avoid imposing my ideas and opinions on people because everyone is unique in their own way.

Yes it might get boring with time, but you should be the one to determine when to switch it up. I love to take risks but I like to be comfortable. And if you ask my honest opinion, I'll encourage people to take risks and step out of your comfort zone because that's the best way to grow and evolve. I love Janelle monae style, heck I'm rocking a hairdo inspired by her and she's one super stylish woman; 

 

In conclusion I'll say this, if you have a signature style that you stay true to, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. Are you comfortable? That's the important question. 

 

Stay true to you always!

Two events; One outfit

 

I had a wedding to attend on saturday, and I was really antsy about how my outfit will look. I wanted something simple but stylish, and I needed to be able to wear them as separates for any other occasion. So I thought pencil skirt!

But choosing the blouse gave me a headache, I wanted a cropped blouse, but one that won't ride up so easily hence the short ruffled peplum. Also I love cape style necklines so this asymmetrical one was a no brainer (I thought it all up myself ;) )


I found out about the genevieve summer party two days to the wedding and I knew making seperates was the best decision ever! because it'll be more versatile and I just needed to carry a top along. Natural hair makes my life so easy! I took off my gele, fluffed my hair with water and it was curly again. Threw on my fun cropped blouse which blended beautifully with the theme of the event and the rest was history- Yes it was fun fun fun.
How would you rock two outfits to one event?