My Name Sake...

Keeping up with my Nigerian theme for designers, I have stumbled upon a lot of inspiration for a few of my next DIY's, when ever I have the time. But on my quest for new designers, I found Funmilayo Deri. I'm not sure if it's because her cloths are so much fun, or for the fact that she is my name sake, but I do love her work. Personally, I'm not sure I would wear her pieces, maybe if I live some where like New York or Paris, but they are still fun to look at and dream. They are simply too much for little old Lubbock. But come December, I will be breaking out of here (fingers crossed, InshaAllah).

Her style is glamorous and elegant but not overly serious. Most of her pieces seem modern, with a feminine twist in an unconventional way. I love they patterns and fabrics that she uses. You can see this girl has an eye for simple detail.

Second time around...

Second day of school. Nothing special. Just trying to hit the ground running. However, I did find out that all my professors are crazy this semester. My classes seem pretty straight forward. If I do not make a 4.0, I must have not gone to class at all. I am excited for this semester though. I can already feel the great things to come. I did show my face at the Mentor Tech workshop today. It was about studying styles. I think I've heard it about 3 times, so I left after I helped clean up.

Side note: Isn't Shamaya doing an amazing job? She really is learning fast. Ana is terribly consumed by school so she doesn't have the time to come out and play. Teeheehee... *cries a little on the inside*

tank via express
pants via forever 21
belt via new york and company
scarf via target
blazer via forever 21
shoes via cato
watch via christmas gift
ring via saudi arabia

First day of school...

I can recall so many times where I was nervous for the first day of school because that's when everyone brings their "A" game. I thought it would fade after high school, but it didn't. I still get that giddy feeling the night before. Maybe it comes with maturity, but it didn't really matter to me this past week. I was just excited to see who came back this semester. I'm not always aware of who has graduated until they are missing the following semester. Anywho, how did I do?

blazer via cotton on
blouse via vintage
bracelet via body central
earrings via ???
pants via forever 21
shoes via steve madden
belt via forever 21
watch via christmas gift
scarf via ???

The check list...

Don't you just love the internet? You can find anything and everything on here (not sure if that's a good or bad thing). Well I was on the wonderful Pinterest (follow me guys) when I happened to stumble upon this wonderful wardrobe basics checklist and I thought I would share it. I found that even I do not have every item on this list. But that shall soon change when I make my expedition to Mall of America in 2 weeks. Hope this helps (=

If you do not have a Pinterest, you should get one because it helps when you're trying to plan events, or outfit choices. Oh and is a really good distraction during finals week. lol.

End of my rope...

That's exactly where I am right now. I can see graduation at the end of the tunnel. It's just the process of getting there that is really getting me. I want to be done already, but at the same time I don't feel as though I am ready for the real world. I guess I'm somewhere stuck in the middle. But at least I'm on top of school. This week is about to be tough, but I refuse to allow that to deter me. Anyone have words of encouragement?

Any who, that's my little rant for now. I was a hobo today. It may not look like it, but I was. Back to the books for me. Everyone have an amazing week!! (=

earrings via forever 21
cardigan via forever 21
pants via forever 21
belt via forever 21
shirt via forever 21
socks via target
scarf via ???
shoes via roommate