23 And Fabulous...

I had so much fun this weekend celebrating my former roommate, Shamaya's birthday. We surprised her at midnight with cup cakes and our horrible singing. Then we had a lovely dinner at Blue Mesa Grill on Saturday. I think she really loved my gift. 

In honor of Shamaya, the queen of black and basic colors, I decided to go a little out of my comfort zone. How did I do?

The birthday girl.

boots via ross
leggings via forever 21
blouse via express
earrings via forever 21
bag via cotton on
necklace via forever 21
scarf via ??
cardigan via forever 21
watch via christmas gift
gold bracelet via forever 21
other bracelets via diy

Working Hard...

Or hardly working... Sometimes I do a little bit of both on any given day. Yesterday, I worked 8 to 5 because my boss hasn't hired anyone new. I'm her only employee right now, so if I'm not in class, I'm at work. I don't mind it. Plus my paycheck will look pretty lovely come payday.

I am not one for color, but for some reason, lately it has been creeping into my wardrobe. These shoes were a lot for me to purchase seeing as though I only have 1 shirt that goes with it, but I bought them anyway. I figured it was time to incorporate some new colors into my wardrobe. These shoes are also out of the norm for me because they seem too girly to me. I will wear pointy toed heels, but never flats. I guess I'm growing. Plus, I received quite a few compliments on this ensemble. Getting dressed in the morning is fun. I like anticipating peoples reactions.

shoes via burlington
pants via forever 21
cardigan via bloom
scarf via ???
belt via forever 21
shirt via forever 21

First Day of School...

Yesterday was my last first day of school of my undergraduate career. I was happy to see everyone, loved my classes, and enjoyed spending time with my friends. But I was still sad because it's finally starting to set in that I'm actually graduating. In exactly 30 days, I'll be turning 21. I feel old and accomplished. But hey, it's all apart of growing up. Everyday is one step closer to me accomplishing my dreams.

Apparently I looked decent yesterday. Thank goodness I was running late and didn't have time to iron what I really wanted to wear. This outfit received a lot compliments. Thanks guys. I'm happy to know that I can get dressed in 3 mins and still look good. I guess with the right wardrobe, it can happen everyday. At least my nail polish matched the outfit.

cardigan via forever 21
dress via ???
shoes via forever 21
scarf via abdur-rahmans fashion
nail polish via wet and wild

Eid Mubarak...

Even though I celebrated Eid on Thursday, Eid Mubarak! Eid day was hectic and crazy as usual. But I had an amazing day overall. For those of you who do not know what Eid-ul-Fitr is, it is a 3 day holiday celebrating the end of Ramadan (What is Ramadan?). While the holiday is technically 3 days, we only have Eid prayer on the first day.

I spent the day with my family for the most part. It started off with my sister surprising my dad at the door at 7am, then surprising my mom as she walked through the door from work. Then my brother surprised my dad at the door around 7:30 am. It was exciting to see my parents faces as their children walked through the door. I'm glad I was able to convince them both to come home and surprise my parents. That was the best Eid gift in itself.

We all rode to Eid prayer together, then took silly pictures before Eid prayer, then even more after Eid prayer, went to breakfast with the entire Abioye clan, went home to take a nap, I went and made my mom the cake I promised her, watched a movie about the last prophet, visited one of my dads sick friends, went on a shopping spree thanks to my lovely cousin, and finally went home. I was sad to see my siblings go that night, but I was happy they came at all.

You see where I get it from?

My uncle thought he was fresh with his shoes on.
I'm not going to lie. They were pretty fly. 

My dad finally learned what a selfie was. 

Then he kinda went crazy.

hijab via saudi
dress via ???
blazer via forever 21
shoes via ross