- I have an obsession that has been healthily growing this summer, clear framed, black framed, circular, square, chained, iced, studded, patterned and pinned sun glasses

Who needs the sun? I have glasses for weeks

-It's summer and my body is itching for a new tattoo!

I was thinking of getting this tattoo on my side about halfway down to my hip

(probably a little higher depending on size),

I've been thirsty for a new tattoo sad to say,

Been thinking too much about what I need it to be

and I've been making $$$ but spending some of it on more important things.

(Prioritizing my budget and all)

^^Of my top 3 next big purchases this is top pick!^^

A couple days ago I thought of...

...or something similar to this.

The eye of Horus on top of the pyramid

Protection, Royal Power and Good Health

=]

and  

another idea which hmmmm

shhh.

I'll keep that one a surprise!

So it's between those three...

I'll post a pic of the winner!*

The main reason I've been okay with the delay is because I already have 5, I cant walk around downtown with a neck full of tattoos... But I'm only 19 with a moving box of creativity and ridiculous ideas.

Just keep it classy*

H&M can get all of my money this summer, well part of it. I got moves to make, places to visit, people to see...


XOXO

I truly believe I grow more in the summer than fall and winter. It's like concentrated life lessons. In between randoms coming back from school and the suddenly extra free time we all seem to have, my summers make the best and worst of me. Just a chapter of my summer would be enough of a biography to fill a lifetime...

This, this this and that

as listed and more.

It's all about the experience.

 

Summer 2010

*Have to Have me Shorts: Tutorial

 

The sun of knowledge beamed down on me as I stood in front of my closest in full glory.

Aimed in focus on only the creative part off my brain

Elaborating and conceiving brilliantly cool yet chic summer outfits.

I had skirts, dresses, tops and pants.. Shorts?

I had a number of them, many colored

Even a jean one that fit me perfectly...

But it was not my fav.

And I wanted those fav* pair of jean shorts.

I sat on my cushioned bed in my full glory

and developed a look for my fav* jean shorts

Similar to the shorts below

I constructed the worlds easiest jean shorts

And below are the steps to making your own!!!!

Step One: Cut some old jeans, preferably vintage.. or your moms.

Step Two: Cut the shorts to the appropriate size, the shorter the better.

Step Three: Fray the edges by taking a scissor and repeatedly scraping. (can do this all over the shorts for a more rugged look).

Step Four: (Optional) Bleach the sides by using rubber bands as seen or spraying/splotting.

Step Five: Wash and Dry...

And Wallah!!!

The perfect cool yet chic vintage jean shorts!

Tribal enough???

I have always LOVED to bring out my Nigerian side.
Not only with my eccentric hip beads, bangles and colors only from the motherland, but prints, and the many different ways to wear them.
Now what seems to be semi mainstream fashion (Though I was going to rock* it this summer anyway) is the infamous tribal prints***
Found in swimsuits, dresses, leggings and more tribal prints have made their stance in this summer's fashion trends.
Not to be fooled not EVERYONE can pull this look off!!!

I.e
1. If your print is full body and b/w add a pop of color in a purse, shoe or even outerwear
2. Never mix two prints of different colors
3. Try to mix a bland, (khaki, jean or white) basic, *top, bottom, jacket* to balance it off especially if you're just starting to test tribal prints (or any prints) out.

And hey! Who says this fashion is only for women???
Please try it MEN =]
I'd love to find a tribal fashion prince on the streets of ATL*    =*

More of these styles can be found on the following sites.

Asos.com + http://www.asos.com/search/pgeSearch.aspx?q=tribal+print

American Apparel + http://www.americanapparel.com/search.html?r=&s=print

H&M + http://www.hm.com/us/#/instoresnow_3/

Forever21 + http://www.forever21.com/search.asp?keyword=print
Karmaloop + https://www.karmaloop.com/search/search.aspx?page=2&keywords=print&msid= 

 

And for boys who think they can pull this look off check out this link for an idea*

http://www.karmaloop.com/products.aspx?ProductID=84731&VendorCode=NEF

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Flaunt it*

My Valentine's Day was great I know I'm loved, and I'm reminded everyday of the year...!
Ha no =] not there yet lol

Now on to FASHION bEtchE***!!!
The famous annual NY Fashion week!



Donna Karen







-- And many others came out with fluid, vibrant colors, one shoulder dresses, jewelry bold/ethic, soft chiffon with floral print and my favorites**** Platform Pumps, boyfriend Blazers, denim and patched jeans!!!!
=]

Fashion Trends Spring/Summer 2010*

Want to be the hottest thing out this spring?? Pair anyone of these booming fashion items with something "spring" and get a move on in life!!!





**i.e**

[Donna Karen Spring 2010]

[Vera Wang Spring 2010]

absorb and enjoy!


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