My ZARA® fall fashion wishlist

ZARA fall fashion wishlist 

Comfy Spring footwear!

Now the weather is warmer. Our feet can now leave those warm boots and slip into some comfy open-toe sandals and flats.

Here are some inexpensive and diverse spring shoes finds (Less than $50).

Top: Gap navy shoes /H&M black shoes/Strap flat shoes 

Bottom: Gap shoes / Oxford shoes 

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Love,

We Are What We Eat

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I hope you are all doing good. 

I am in this early phase of life after college, which I heard is one of the most difficult stage especially because of the economy and just the way life works; starting something for the first time is always difficult. I digress because that's for a completely different blog post. 

During this time I have a lot of alone time which I love because I get to think, research and brainstorm. I get to be more spiritual and think about how to better my life.

 Work and school can get us caught up that we don't have time to pause, breathe, be present and think of life.

I am at the stage in my life where I am discovering exactly who I am and what I want in life. 

I am a working progress, we all are. 

I feel the purpose of life is to be HAPPY. 

I want to feel great, energetic, and whole. 

To achieve this, I am really considering becoming a whole food vegetarian (possibly with no dairy and processed food in my diet). 

Which means no cookies, candy, milk chocolate (only pure organic dark chocolate), processed salts and sugars. 

After my research on what exactly is on the shelves in the stores. I am sold on the idea of becoming a vegetarian. 

It's going to be a challenge that I will take it day by day.  I am African and grew up eating meat.

Family, friends, the media, and work place can make it difficult. However, I willing to work and face the temptations and focus on the big picture. 

Think of all the diseases that can be prevented or reduced; heart diseases, obesity, diabetes, cancer and so on. 

 Due to our diet 'eating lifestyle', they gradually creep on the human population and surface when we get older and our system is frail. 

Health is wealth.

Think about this. 

Energy has to be put in for energy to come out. 

 If we eat processed,  synthesized food and chemicals, what do we get out? 

(Hold that thought) 

How about when we eat the foods that are fresh, and in their most natural and whole form, what do we get out?

To feel good GREAT and radiate it, we have to put great food into our bodies. What we eat, drink, and think matters.

My philosophy: Positive perception and good things are what we need for a happier life. 

Here are some links for inspiration on this topic:

Chef Ahki, she is a natural food activist. Check her out!

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Chef Ahki's Youtube page

Chef Ahki's website

Chef Ahki's recipes

Preston Smiles, he is the founder of 'The Love Mob'.

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Self love discussion

His uplifting youtube channel

The Love Mob site

Hey Fran Hey (Francheska), Natural hair, beauty and nutrition youtuber. 

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Hey Fran Hey's grocery shopping list

  

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Love,

Inspiration: Ann Yee's collection at New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2014

Oh my gosh! love this makeup and collection.

The grey and black piece are classic, modern and minimalist with a vintage twist. 

I love how loose and relaxed the pieces are. She definitely have some great fall pieces.

Her website

Check out the sources for more information.

Source: Huffington post

Sources: Style.com

Side-note: I apologize for the lack of post in the past few weeks.
I wish I was able attend the New York Fashion week.
...There is always another time.

I just graduated college two months ago. 

I am still unemployed and searching for a job to kickstart my career. 

Since blogging is just a hobby. I blog when I have or feel like I have the 'time'.
I hope you all understand. 

Thank you for stopping by.

Happy 2014!

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WOW! 2013 went by quickly. I hope 2014 slows down, so I can take it all in. 

2013 was a year of growth for me in different areas of my life (education, career direction, relationships, networks, fashion and self).

Although the first one-third of the year was not as exciting as the later two-third of the year, it was a great year. 

Grateful to be here (to be ALIVE).

I graduated from college (woohoo!) in December. I cut my hairrr... myself! (more info on to come)

I learnt a lot about the career field in science and medicine through my internship experience in NYC during the summer. 

I discovered more about my style (...neo-fashionology) which happens almost all the time because I get inspired by what is around me.

2014 will be the BEST. 

It is a new year and a new chapter with empty pages that will get filled with beautiful moments, memories, progress, success and blessings in life.

Thank you for sticking with me.

I wish you all a very happy 2014.

The rocker chic autumn look

Now that it is getting chilly, layering becomes a necessity. This look involves only two layers, the sweater and the parka jacket. To give the look an edgy and hard flare the sweater and jacket is paired with a leather leggings and black combat boots. Also, the jacket chosen has leather insert sleeves to merge the look together. The polka dot sweater was chosen to add a feminine feel to the outfit. To complete the look dark red lipstick and nail polish is added.

Mango polka dot shirt, $49
Dorothy Perkins black trousers
Lace up booties
Topshop long wearing lipstick, $13
OPI nail lacquer, $19

Stay warm and enjoy your tea and hot chocolates!

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Back to the Burg

 Wearing

Denim; Ross

Studded Sandals/Bag; Shoedazzle

Jewelry; Claires/Mum

White T; a store in NYC

Turban; Ankara from my Mum :D 

Thanks for reading!

Photos Credit:

Thanks to Meron Demeke. :D