Arise, O Compatriots!

Happy Independence day to my beloved country, Nigeria!!!

I pray that on this day, forces of bribery & corruption, bad government, hardship & brutal struggles, unhappiness, war and every thing it's citizens deem unbearable in their present lives, be put to an end with the help of God.

May our leaders be guided right, may we grow in love and honesty, may we live just and true, and may peace and justice reign.

***Oh God of creation, direct our noble cause***

At the Nigerian Independence Day celebration in St. Louis

May the labor of our heroes past never be in vain. Amen

Happy new month and Happy 52nd, Nigeria!

xxxo

All Things Leather

It's no surprise that the definite trend for this Fall is LEATHER.

While peplums and color-blocks might still be in the running, leather has made its way to the top this season.

From skirts to bags to anything that makes a very chic closet, leather's edgy prevalence is essential for any occasion.

Enjoy the rest of your week

xxxo

Welcome to my House Warming!!

My roommates and I decided to put together a last minute house warming last night...

It was a good turnout. 

I've been sick the whole week, but managed to kick it! 

The roommates, L-R: Clara, China, Ngwe
I look so pale :( *recovery phase*

The coolest guy ever, Leye!

It was all fun & games, and nobody got hurt ;)

xxxo

Dinner Outing

On Saturday I went out to my friend, Ella's birthday dinner in St Louis. It was a Brazillian restaurant and I was somewhat excited because I've never dined in one. However, on getting there, I disliked everything on the menu! Don't get me wrong...I'm a VERY picky eater even when it comes to my native food (e.g unripe plantains w/ veggies, vegetable soup, and eko/agidi). 

***I found an entree I liked, but ended up forgetting the food***

All in all, it was a fun night! Birthday gal had a good time and after 10hours, we called it a night.

They gave her the head piece for the night

Kodak moment

Cropped top- Gojane, Skirt- F21, Shoe- the mall, Neckpiece + Watch: Kohls, Bangle: Ghana

xxxo

A Moody Day

...the weather that is.

It rained Friday morning. I had class. It rained again. Blah blah

*****

A couple of my friends and I decided to go to the mall, just to get a "few" things-- Fall shopping!

Two critical items I had in mind was an ankle boot and a shawl/poncho.

Well everywhere I went either had the JC Lita-boot look-alike, or wedged booties (hate both).

I was quite disappointed, but I couldn't leave empty handed, so I did justice!

Before leaving for the mall, I took a few photos. The weather was sooooo not in my favor. The sun was gleaming in the wrong directions, wind blowing in all directions-- nothing was in my favor.
So as always, pardon the outcome!

Shorts + top: F21, Shoe: Christian Siriano, Neck piece: thrifted

...of course I changed my shoes.

Have a great weekend!

xxxo

Photo credit: D.P.

Goddess Isis

Rihanna's new tattoo was done in honor of her late grandmother Dolly, at a London tattoo palor in Soho neighborhood last night.

She also made her BFF, Melissa get one...blindfolded!

Melissa's tat

Rihanna's rib-cage tattoo gotten for her "guardian angel Dolly"

She posted the photo today via her instagram: "Goddess Isis- Complete Woman - Model for future generations-#GRANGRANDOLLY- always in and on my heart #1love"

Musta hurt like crazy, but worth it...I guess

xxxo