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

A Night in Africa...

The ASO on campus asked me to perform at their event, A Night in Africa. It was so much fun watching all the skits, fashion shows, and performances. Overall, the night was just a good time. A great way to end the semester. I still get surprised when people ask me to perform. I guess I do a decent job. And I look good doing it too.

Hopefully I'll have more performances to share, as I attempt to complete my bucket list. My goal is to perform at least once a month. Let's see how it goes.

Here is the skits from the show .... here

The Bucket List...

I have been in Lubbock for the past 3 years and I feel like I haven't gotten the full college experience. I have been so focused on school, working, my future, and graduating that I've let so many opportunities pass me by. So I have created a bucket list of things I would like to accomplish before I graduate. I have created a new tab and will be updating that every time I complete an item on the list. I probably will make a post about each one.

There will also be an album on my Facebook with them as well, with more pictures (here... when ever I get around to making it). I'm excited to embark on this journey and share it with who ever is interested. (=

1. Go on a road trip
2. Attend every home game
3. Kiss a stranger
4. Take a picture with Kingsbury
5. Walk for a cause    
6. Go to a concert
7. Kiss my mom and her not cringe   
8. Write thank you letters/emails to all my favorite professors
9. Buy my cap and gown
10. Go to the carol of lights       
11. Take a picture with Chancellor Hance
12. Have a sleepover
13. Perform at least once a month
14. Watch SAC starting from season 1
15. Write a tribute to the most influential women in my life
16. Come to terms that I'm actually graduating
17. Become someone to remember in all my college friends heart
18. Run through every fountain on campus
19. Go to a wedding and stay till the very end    
20. Go to the corn maze
21. Spend the night in a dorm
22. Eat breakfast in a dorm
23. Go vegan for a week   
24. Throw myself a surprise 21st birthday party
25. Go to the drive in theater     
26. Have a sleepover
27. Have a huge water ballon fight
28. Graduate

Grown and Sexy...

So as you may or may not know, I have an obsession with men's fashion. It really influences my wardrobe. That is part of the reason why I started the Man Of the Month feature. I love a well dressed man. I don't care what your style is, as long as you can pull it off and feel comfortable doing it. I don't care for guys who call themselves sneaker heads. I would choose a man in beat up loafers over a sneaker head any day, but that's just me. While I say this, I would like to just throw out a few tips to help some of you struggling brothers out there. It's time to step your game up. I find it sad when I dress better than some of you men.

Rule number 1: Fit is everything...

• Button ups: Get a slim fit in your size. Not a size up or size down…get one that fits your body! You’ll look better, trust me.
• Tees: They should cut a little above your elbow, and sit right at your hips. Unless you’re The Rock, there is no need to wear under armor as tees. Anything smaller and we'll think you're shopping at Baby Gap, and anything too big, we'll know you hit up the big and tall section. 
• Dress pants/jeans: If it's hanging off your hip, you need to quit. Measure yourself and get a pair of slim/straight leg dress pants. They will go a long way and the look is timeless.
• Blazers/sports coat: It can dress up or dress down a look. But make sure it is well structured. If not, then get it tailored. When you have tailored pieces that look well on you, you're more likely to reach for that item. 

Rule number 2: Invest in quality items...

• Crispy white button up: Easily the most versatile piece in your arsenal. You should always have one on stand by. You never know what occasion might suddenly arise. 
• Dark blue denim jeans: Invest in a solid dark blue slim/ straight-leg pair of jeans. Again... they will go a long way.
• Shoes: Sweetie, they say everything about you. A nice pair of shoes will do you justice. And I'm talking about oxfords, loafers, sneakers, everything. Better to have them for the long run, rather than cheap shoes that will break on you in a month. 
• Topcoat: During those winter months, this will be the first thing, and sometimes the only thing people will see when they see you. You want it to look good, but you also want it to do it's job. Invest accordingly please.

Rule number 3: Accessories...

• I don't care what it is, if you throw on an accessory, we will notice. It's all in the details. I always emphasize this when I am doing my interviews each month. It shows that you have character. 
• Shoe laces, bow ties, rings, pins, bracelets, socks (cashmere is worth the money), cuff links, ties, pocket squares, EVERYTHING!
• However: Less is more. Accessories should be accessories. Do it tastefully, and in moderation. If you don't have the ability to pull off the rainbow, then don't try.

Rule number 4: Wrist Game...

• To me, a watch is extremely sexy. How a man wears his watch speaks volumes to me. People invest in a nice time piece. It's like the equivalent to a designer bag. You don't have to spend a long of money on it, it just needs to look nice. Check out etsy.com if you want a high end one for a decent price.  

Rule number 5: You better own a suit...

• A NICE navy or gray suit: I would go for a navy over gray first, but it's up to you. But make sure to get it tailored to fit you. You don't want to walk around looking like you borrowed your dads suit for the interview. And every man should have at least 2 good suits. 
• Black is for when you've already gotten the job or for dinner. It is more formal. Unless you want to be cocky at an interview... 

I hope this helps because your woman cannot keep up her appearances while you walk around in basketball shorts everyday. In the end, these are just suggestions.

Something about a well dressed man...

H & M...

So I know you guys have heard about H&M already, but if you haven't... prepared to have your mind blown. You ready?

H&M has ONLINE SHOPPING!!!! And I am so exited. Being all the way in West Texas, we have a limited availability of stores to choose from, so I tend to resort to online shopping a lot. Now I can add H&M to my long list. But... there is also another surprise. H&M is having a promotion in honor of the new addition of online shopping. It's called 50 States Of Fashion.

• Upload a photo of your stylish self on Instagram using the hashtag #HMshoponline(Your State Initials Here) for a chance to win a $250 H&M gift card (if selected as one of the 5 finalist) or the grand prize of a trip to NYC and shopping spree of $1,000 to H&M .
• So if you're from Texas like me, you would Instagram using the hastag #HMshoponlineTX
• Also be sure to visit the site to browse the gallery of entries, “like” your favorite looks and sign up for fashion news to receive a special online discount from H&M.  (official contest rules here)

Just so you have a better idea of the contest.

I doubt I'll enter, but I am grateful.