OOTD- Candid @ My Friends Traditional Wedding :-)

Wasn't really planning on posting an ootd post with this look simply because I didn't really have time to take pictures yesterday (it was a long day), but hubby happened to get this photo of me while I was trying to track down a few vendors for the event (lol).



Wearing a traditional fabric called Ankara chosen by the bride for all of her friends to wear.
Dress designed by me (mermaid style strapless dress with lots of volume at the bottom)
Created by my tailor (Ronke :-)

The official wedding is tomorrow (yes, the same day as Kim K's wedding lol), I'm super excited, we've been planning this day for over a year now and it's already here. Will try and take some pics tomorrow (fingers crossed :-)

OOTD- Bridal Shower Chic :-)

So this weekend was full of activities, but one of the best moments was a surprise bridal shower that was thrown for one of my closest friends. I've known this girl (well now woman) for about 15 years now and I am  beyond proud of her. Every accomplishment is just proof of God's faithfulness in her life. From college, to med school, to residency, and now marriage; I feel like a proud big sister (Tolu, I love you :-).

Well enough of my gushing...unto the ootd...
I decided to wear a dress today because let's face it... I love dresses, but this was also a very feminine occasion (various women coming together to celebrate another woman entering the institution of marriage) and what's more feminine than a dress?


Dress- Asos

Necklace- TheGlamCloset

Shoes- Sam Edelman Novato

Leather Clutch- Aldo

I had a great time. From playing games, to opening gifts, to just offering up little tidbits of advice to the future bride; it was a great part of my Saturday. Seeing the surprised look on her face was priceless. I am soo looking forward to the wedding in less than 2 weeks. I know that it's going to be a blast!

What was one of the highlights of your weekend?

Hello Lover: Don't You Step on My Blue/Purple Suede Shoes... lol - Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Platform Pumps :-)

Ok ladies, I don't know what it is ,but this year I have a new found appreciation for shoes. I grew up always concerned with clothing but hardly ever gave a second thought to my shoes as long as they matched my outfit; that has clearly changed lol. Even with growing up on Sex and the City (it was one of my favorite shows and movie), I loved and always identified with Carrie's character, but I just could never understand her fascination with shoes... until recently.

I went to Saks last week looking for a specific item, but while there I decided to make a stop at the shoe salon just to take a look at the pre-Fall collections, when I came across a shoe that stopped me in my tracks. I'm usually the girl that likes a little razzle dazzle (I love a statement shoe), but these shoes made a statement to me with their gorgeous color and classic silhouette. At first when I walked towards them, I was thinking to myself, "these are such a beautiful pair of blue suede shoes", but then when I held them in my hands, I realized that they were actually purple shoes with a blue base. The color is so rich and beautiful, I just had to try them on. The selling point for me was that even though they are gorgeous in person, they are also incredibly comfortable. It was a no brainer, these babies had to come home with me.


Hello Lover... Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Platform Pumps :-)

(Above picture is from SaksFiftheAvenue.com)

On the Saks website, I know that they don't look like much, but in person the color is absolutely gorgeous. 

The heel is 5", but has a 1.5" hidden platform stacked upon an additional visible platform, which makes it super comfortable for a high heel. 

They fit true to size. I'm normally a size 8.5 and in these I'm a 38.5.  Other department stores currently have them with an an ankle strap and with a peep toe or closed toe option, but I prefer them without an ankle strap  because they are more classic and makes the legs appear even longer imo.

I'm so excited because I don't have anything like them in my wardrobe. Like I said earlier, I'm all about a statement shoe, but I'm realizing that sometimes razzle dazzle is not always necessary, something as simple as a beautiful color can make a statement as well.


What catches your attention and makes you do a double take when it comes to shoes?