3 ways to style blue all stars converse

  First week of school resumption got me having mixed gender feelings, do not get me wrong, I mean I was indecisive between dressing like a tomboy or sexy babe. I was also fixated on styling an old blue all stars converse that I have not worn in a year,being that it is a unisex shoe,I decided to play with it.

Look 1:

  First day of school was crazy because I woke up late,yeah,waking up late for the first day of my last semester in college,how perfect. Anyways, in a hurry  not to miss my first class.I grabbed the first things I saw in my closet that will fit perfectly with a converse. 

Outfit Deets:

Mesh Jacket--Marshalls

Lace crop top--H and M 

High waist skirt--Akira

Blue all stars converse--Urban Outfitters 

Look 2:

 

  Day 2 of school was way better not only because I was early to school but also because I ate a hearty breakfast. The theme I came up with was go all denim which I know was going to come out unique.

 Outfit Deets:

Denim shirt--Thrifted

White bodysuit--Rainbow

Distressed denim pants--Rainbow

Blue all stars converse--Urban Outfitters 

Look 3:

  My third style was put together based on how my day was going to be. I had to hang out with a friend after school,so I figured I stepped out of the not so casual look and more makeup than my natural look,let us say I was trying to kill two birds with one stone. And yeah,this is my favorite look out of the three looks!!

Outfit details:

Denim Dress(jacket)--Thrifted

Nude body con dress-- Ali Xpress

Blue all stars converse-- Urban Outfitters

  These are not the only looks that can be worn with a converse. So,please step out of your comfort zone and play with it. 

Which one of them is your favorite? Please let me know by leaving your comments below.

 

Have a nice day!!!

Nude is taking over (Pt 2)

 The first part of this topic focused on Esther @estaregrams,talking about her walk into stardom through modeling and styling,her opinion of the color "nude" and how she styles nudes. If you have not read it,I highly recommend that you do so.

  Well,this second part will be focused solely on how to style different shades of nude,so you can see this as a "How-to style" post featuring the talented stylist of melissasmirror. Melissasmirror is a fashion page on Instagram that shows how to combine different clothings. I do not know who runs the page but whoever does is a fashion killer. Confession: That is the first page that I run to when I am short of ideas of what to wear. Being that today's post is focused on nudes; different shades of nude and the colors that can be mixed with nudes,we will be having a style collage,all these will be done with the use of melissasmirror's style collage.

1) Khaki + Nude

This is a classy combination, the nude bodysuit and khaki leather midi skirt compliments each other, being that they are both subtle colors. This outfit can be worn to events where showing your skin does not really matter. I will certainly rock this outfit. 

2) Caramel + White

If you have been following my blog, Facebook and instagram pages,you will know that these colors are some of my favorite colors. What I really like about this combination is that it can styled down or up depending on your makeup and accessories.

3) Silk Nude

This is certainly a show stopper,walk into any event with this outfit and you are sure to make heads turn. Some of us may mistake this shade of nude for white but it is not. This outfit can be worn to any type of event except formal events obviously.

 

4) Halter top + Joggers

Like the Caramel + White, this can be worn as a casual outfit depending on how it is being accessorized. You can also take it to an A1 outfit in a snap of your finger.. Feel free to play with!

5) Nude + Grey

 You cannot tell me that nude is not a beautiful shade. My eyes popped out when I saw this combination,I know a lot of us will most definitely rock this outfit.

6) All  nude

Who says that we cannot wear an all nude outfit? Well, this proves otherwise. This is an outfit that can be worn by all and sundry, it does not need a lot accessories because the laces on both the crop top and shoes covers up for accessories. 

7) Caramel + Denim

If you thought that denim will be left out of this, think again!! Melissasmirror just proved once again that nude is an all rounder by styling it with this denim shorts.

8) Burgundy + Nude

Burgundy or Mahogany or Oxblood is not left out of the mix. This is a beautiful combination,starting from the Burgundy body suit to the Nude wing heels. With this outfit,you do not have to try any harder because you are definitely going to make everyone pause in an awe.

For more style ideas,run to melissasmirror on Instagram. You can thank me later!!!

Enjoy reading this post and have a blessed day!

Nude is taking over (Pt 1) featuring Estare

  The first image that comes to ones mind when "nude" is mentioned is a naked body,thanks to this dirty mind of ours! Anyways, the nude that is mentioned in this blogpost has nothing to do with exposure of the human body but a flamboyant color that has taken wave and kicked other colors to the curb. 

   On today's post,the beautiful Esther (Estaregrams on Instagram and Estarelive on YouTube) is being featured, not only because of her style and unique fashion sense but also because of her kind heart.

   She has been a big inspiration and motivation to me ever since I came across her in 2013. Born in London, but raised in Lagos,Nigeria and later relocated to London where she has been residing for the past 22 years. She has always had an interest in fashion but developed a passion for fashion at the age of 21. Having being blessed with a beautiful physique,she went into modeling at age 18 and also worked with a music artist which brought her into the world of styling and production. A year later,she met Nasir Mazhar, a men's and womenswear fashion designer and began modeling his designs which enabled her broaden her fashion and style sense more and based on her experiences,her style varies from different ranges.

  The beautiful Estare has made me view nude color in a different way than the ordinary, she makes the color appear more sophisticating than it originally is. In her own words, "I think nude tones are so feminine  and sexy, I love the fact that there are so many colors that can be considered as "nude" because there are so many skin tones and completions,there is always a shade that will suit you."

  Funny how we coincidentally have similar looking tube maxi dress that we styled almost alike!!!

   True definition of great minds think alike!! If you are not a fan of nudes or ever considered it, she will definitely make you have a rethink about it.

  This is the part 1 of this topic,part 2 is coming up soon and it will be featuring another stunning stylist.. So stay tuned!!

To see more of the beautiful Esther, you can check her on;

Instagram: Estaregrams 

YouTube channel: Estarelive 

Have fun reading!!!

Healthy Dining with Mprex-Yam and Plantain Porridge

 Hello beYOUtiful folks, today's post is a  delicious dish prepared in most Nigerian homes called Yam and Plantain Porridge. It is an inviting meal that can be cooked with whatever ingredients  you so desire but the steps at which you put the ingredients are important,thankfully my YouTube video will guide you through.

Ingredients:

Yam

Plantain (preferably ripe)

Fresh tomatoes

Scotch bonnet pepper

A bulb of onions

Mixed vegetables (optional)

Chicken (Optional)

Ground crayfish (optional)

Maggi seasoning 

Salt

Palm oil

Time to cook!!!!

Step 1: Peel,wash and dice up the yam into cubes. Pour a considerable amount of water into the pot of diced yam, put on the stove, and leave to boil for a while then dice onions into the pot of boiling yam.

Step 2: Blend your tomatoes,pepper and onions without water. Slice your plantain in a round shape and set aside.

 

Step 3: Season and cook your chicken,then set aside to cool down. You can either separate the bone from the meat of the chicken or just leave it to be whole.

Step 4: Check the boiling yam for softness, if you are able to poke the yam without any issue,pour the sliced plantain into the pot. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes,then pour in the blended tomatoes,pepper and onions and allow to boil for 5 minutes.

Step 5: This step is optional  because you may not want to put mixed vegetables,crayfish or chicken in it but if you want to,then you need to follow this step. Put the mixed vegetables,crayfish and chicken into the pot of yam and plantain. 

Step 6: Put salt and Maggi seasoning into the pot, remember to always put the salt little by little if you are not measuring it.

Step 7: Then shake and pour in a considerable amount of Palm oil,allow to cook for 5 minutes.. YOUR FOOD IS READY!!!!!!

 

Link to the tutorial is below;

http://youtu.be/sFaVNxWLkuQ

Give me a flannel

   I used to think that "flannel" just recently became a fashion trend until I read an article where it made me realize that it has been in existence for a super long time, as far back as the 16th century in Wales. Funny thing, I initially thought that it was only worn by only men but some fashion pioneers made me realize that it is a unisex material and can be worn and styled to ones liking. 

   Her way of styling the flannel is sophisticating, she brilliantly mixes masculinity and femininity to bring out the beauty of the flannel,which for one makes her outfit unique.

   Flannel has also been made to replace sheer material kimono,this particular one from Akira caught my eyes almost a year ago and I always run to it when I am short of ideas of what to wear.

   My first flannel shirt is this XXL shirt I got from the men's section at Goodwill thrift store about a year ago. It took me two months to incorporate an idea of how to style it because of how large it was on me when I first wore it. I like the fact that it is green because green is one of my go to colors or more like a khaki shade.

  Flannel shirts can either be dressed up or dressed down depending on you, and the occasion. We both have similar looking flannels but we styled them differently but wore them the same way lol. I know that I may have confused some of us with that statement,it is a brain teaser.

So yeah, have fun with flannels even if it looks like a menswear,women are at liberty to incorporate it into whatever style they choose to.

Floral Sunday

  Today,being the last Sunday of the month of July,2015 turned out to be fun. Started off by going to my father's house to start off the week in a blessed note.After which,I had a lunch date with my beautiful mother, a much needed mother and daughter bonding.

Church Outfit:

Believe me when I say my dress is 11 years old because it really is. My mum bought me this dress when I was 10 years old and it still fits me like I bought yesterday. I know I gained weight and grew taller but I do not know how to explain how this dress still fits me perfectly.

 Dress- Marshalls

 Bag-Aldo

 Shoes-Sheikh shoes

After church service and lunch date with my mother, I had the opportunity of hanging out with a good friend. Guess what I wore? Another floral print dress but unlike the first outfit,it was a colorful floral print dress.

Dress-Akira

Bag-Forever 21

Shoes-Forever 21

I used similar accessories for both outfits and sincerely,I cannot remember where I got them from.

Which outfit do you prefer? Personally,I prefer the church outfit because I love my nudes, I am not into loud colors. 

Jidenna--Classic Man

Who is Jidenna? 

  Jidenna Theodore Mobisson was born on April 5,1985 in Wisconsin Rapid, Wisconsin. He is an American musician and performer signed to Janelle Monae's Wondaland Record Label. Born to an American mother,Tama Mobisson and a father of an Igbo heritage,Oliver Mobisson. 

  Jidenna is a founding member of the Fear & Fancy social club that was established in California in 2006. The society,a reminiscent of the social aid and pleasure club of New Orleans is an international collective of entrepreneurs, educators, activists,scientists and artists that is set out in hosting soirées, dinners and demonstrations.

He came to the limelight after his songs "Classic Man" and "Yoga" was released this year, 2015. What really warmed him to all and sundry is his style!!! His outfits are to die for,I mean literally. He represents his song title "Classic Man" in the way he mixes his style and prints especially the African prints. 

  So, there is an uproar about an interview where he (Jidenna) made a statement that most Nigerians do not agree with and there has been a debate on if what he said is true or not. 

Below is the link to the interview that was carried out by Vlad TV;

http://youtu.be/maWvjIfB9LE

My personal question for my readers is not if what he said about how there is a different treatment for light skinned in Nigeria from dark skinned folks, although being a dark skinned Nigerian, I have never experienced such because I have light skinned friends and relatives. What I want to know from my readers is if what he said is due to his upbringing here in America or due to what is really happening in our beautiful country,Nigeria? 

Enjoy reading and debating about the said questions!!!