The Zoeinator (lol)

Because I am a lover of style and fashion, how could I not love her? The fact that she is willing to make fun of herself makes me like her even more. This is too funny.

I came across this clip and just had to share. If you don't watch her show, you definitely won't get; but if you do watch, I hope you enjoy...The Zoeinator!!!

OOTD: Club Chic!!!

Hey ladies, so tonight my hubby and I are on our way to a club. Although we are not really big on clubs, we are going to have lots of fun at one tonight. A friend of ours is celebrating his birthday and decided to host his party at a club in the city.



When I bought this dress, I didn't really have a specific occasion to wear it to. I was a little self conscious about the length, but I figured this would be the perfect occasion to wear it. You can get away with shorter lengths when going to a club. Although it is a bit shorter than most of my other dresses, I still considered it to be tasteful. Tasteful because it didn't show any cleavage or skin besides my legs.


Dress: French Connection Princess Sequin Dress

One of the great features of this dress is the shoulder pads, but my shoulders are a little wider than some divas so I am either going to have to remove them completely or replace them with shoulder pads that are a little wider. I love the silhouette that the shoulder pads helps to create (very 80s rocker), but if the pads are too small you may miss that detail. I didn't have time to do it tonight, but definitely the next time that I wear it it will either have no pads or broader ones.


* Tip- If you are going to wear a really short dress, try to make sure that hardly any skin is showing in other areas. You want to look tasteful and chic, not tasteless and cheap. Try to focus on one feature or body area that you are confident with.




Handbag: COACH Fuchsia Suede  clutch
Shoes: ZARA


I saw this bus stop and just had to take a picture.


Belt: Forever21


I love a bright pop of color with a black and white (silver in this case) outfit
It adds something unexpected.


Have you ever noticed that when you feel good about yourself, you can make every sidewalk a runway? (lol)


Who wouldn't want a picture with Obama? (lol)



Please no more paparazzi for tonight :-)

Check out my OOTD video if you are interested :-)

Sometimes Every Diva Needs a Little Inspiration :-)

 

I was just thinking about the word Glamor and many different images flashed through my mind. Wikipedia defines Glamor as an appearance of enhanced attractiveness. Webster defines it as  an alluring or fascinating attraction.

 
In today's society I feel like the allure of glamor has been lost. Everyone wants to look alike. I find the most glamor in uniqueness and creativity. A style and appeal that you can call your own. Many times people often mistake the word glamor with expensive; which isn't always the case. I've seen many women with the priciest ensemble and they do not look glamorous at all. I've also seen women that work within their specific budget that can make a $30 blouse look like it cost $300.

I feel like glamor is in the allure of a confident woman. It's not in the price tag. There are great things that are glamorous and expensive, but if put in the hands of an insecure woman, that item can instantly lose it's glamorous appeal.

 

There's been times when I felt extremely glamorous in jeans and a T-shirt; there's also been times when I felt extremely insecure in an expensive garment. The only difference was my self confidence on that given day. A lot of us women are always looking for approval from the outside, well I say it's about time we look ourselves in the mirror and accepts and like what we see -flaws and all (especially if you can't change it). Even if we all live to be 100, we shouldn't waste a day lamenting over the way we were physically created. If you can do something to improve it, go for it; but if you can't, you might as well love it.

So I urge all of you divas and aspiring divas out there to focus on building inner confidence in order to exude glamor. There is absolutely nothing wrong with purchasing pricey items that you feel are worth it (I do it), but I have found that after the initial rush of treating yourself to a pricey item, if there is not an inner confidence; that item quickly loses it's value.

I've come to realize that glamor is not necessarily in an item, but it's in the inner being of the person. A diva exudes glamor, she doesn't look for it.

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FOD: African Queen :-)

OOTD: Party Time (Nigerian Style :-)

A couple in our church decided to celebrate their 10 year anniversary in a big way. Instead of just throwing an anniversary party, they decided to go all out and renew their vows by having a real wedding ceremony all over again; followed by a reception. If you didn't know better, you probably wouldn't know that they were already married. The bride had a beautiful white dress, and a full bridal train.
I love the way Nigerians throw a party, because we go all out!

Now for my OOTD...


My gele (head tie) is serious!!! :-)


Lace details...


I love the layered ruffles on my dress. It's one row of lace and 2 rows of satin 3 times. My seamstress told me that the bottom of the dress took her hours and hours to complete because the material was so heavy, it kept on breaking the needle in her sewing machine; but I told her that it was absolutly worth it because I loved the end result :-)


Now Party Time :-)


The happy couple. Congrats on 10 years, wishing u at least 50 more blissful ones :-)


Live band


Mr.&Mrs... My hubby and I :-)


Divine Destiny Dancers- They rocked a traditional African dance. These ladies are professionals :-)


Had to get a picture with my girls and let them know that they killed it :-)


The celebrants changed into their traditional attire


Why is my mother wearing green lipstick to match her outfit? (lol) She's still cute anyway :-)


It should be a crime to look this good... You're killing it baby :-)


Me & my dad (he's a jokester lol)

 
This dress is heavier than you think...leaning on this column for support (lol)



My mom's silver clutch that I borrowed