BLUE JEANS

“Jeans represent democracy in fashion.” Giorgio Armani (Fashion Designer)

“Don’t trust the scale, trust your jeans.” Unknown

“Blue Jeans are the most beautiful thing since the gondola” The late Diana Vreeland (former Editor of Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue)

And my all time fave…

“I wish I had invented the Blue Jeans. The most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed, and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity - All I hope for in my clothes.” – Yves Saint Laurent (Fashion Designer)

   The Late Yves Saint Laurent summed up everything on Blue Jeans. They come in different washes and style, and they are a classic. A must have wardrobe staple. I have yet to meet someone who does not like a pair of blue jeans. I, too, wish I'd invented the Blue Jeans….

Grab a cup of tea because I have a little story.  Long time ago, 1853 to be exact, there was a young guy named Levi Strauss. He was a German immigrant who decided to leave New York for San Francisco with the intention of selling dry goods. When a prospective buyer asked him what he was selling, Levi said he had canvas for tents and wagon covers. The buyer indicated he should have brought pants, since the ones they had never seemed to last.

   After a few google searches (back in 2014) I discovered that 1853 was the Gold Rush Era in Frisco. Lots of miners wearing pants that don’t last??

 Light bulb moment for young Levi!!!  

He started making pants for the miners in canvas, they loved the pants, but they were not comfortable to wear due to chaffing. Young Levi decided to substitute the canvas with “ serge de Nimes” A twilled cotton cloth that came from France, first made in the city of Nime. Eventually, Levi Strauss and Company was born, the fabric was later known as denim, and the pants referred to as ‘blue jeans’

Over the years, the blue jeans have evolved in many different colors and a name for every style. Baggy Jeans, Boot-cut jeans, Flared jeans, Straight –leg jeans, Mummy jeans, Skinny jeans… the list is endless!

Then along comes my distressed pair of blue jeans. My sister Flo, her best friend Val, and I were in Massanutten, Virginia this past weekend. We had a good ol time trying out new things like Zip-lining and horse back-riding in the woods. 

For this look, I decided to change things up from my usual clean, somewhat demure style, to more of an urban street flair. I paired by ‘blue jeans’ with a t-shirt and my now famous biker jacket as we headed out for dinner. I then added a faux fur stole to add some zsa zsa zsu to the outfit, the IT bag that’s debuting on here, and my comfy ‘afande’ boots. The snap back hat made the whole look come together, it was a gift from my friend Sophie, who is all about the Young Life. 

Photo Cred: Flo Ngesh

Happy Wednesday and thanks for stopping by.

GARDEN FULL OF FLOWERS

   It being March, it’s without a doubt that flowers are about to bloom. Florals are on my mind especially after that horrid winter we’ve been having. The zinger Meryl Streep's character (Miranda Priestly) quipped on the Devil wears Prada always comes to mind when I think of florals.

“Florals? For Spring…?  Groundbreaking.”

    As I was perusing my favorite thrift store for vintage finds this past fall, I came across this 80s flowered dress that had linebacker sized shoulder pads!! It also lacked hanger appeal, and just seemed too long for my 5’4 frame. After trying it on, I was quite surprised at how beautifully it draped on me. The pleats were divine, and the length was spot on! I just had to have it.

Personally, I think biker jackets should be a closet staple. They add that extra zing to an outfit, making it more edgy. Nothing completes an outfit like a shoe, for me these classic black stilettos are everything!!! Everything!!!

I have been looking for the classic black shoe for a while and I think I just hit the jackpot with this pair. I rated them R for having some serious toe cleavage.  For such a colored outfit, I decided to have the monochromatic accessories to tone things down. Then once in a while, Forever 21 scores some major finds, like the green structured clutch bag which completed the whole look.

Strutting in my garden full of flowers..lol

Photo Cred: Kez Kez

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CASUAL DAYS

My sister Nonny, mentioned at one time that I am always wearing heels on the blog. Truth be told, I love high-heeled shoes, the higher the better. If you've been a frequent reader of the blog, I  think by now that’s a no brainer. I once saw a quote that said, “Life is short. Heels should not!”

How appropriate!

But let's be honest, I don’t run around in high heels when am running errands. Whenever I feel the need to get things accomplished, I come down to earth, and don some flats.

I got these gorgeous red tomys from a Bata store in Kenya. They are perfect for those casual days. Absolutely adore them! Keziah and I can’t get enough of the Kiondo bags, we carry them pretty much anywhere. The color, textures, and patterns are so authentic, it's a beautiful bag to have.

 Hats are great accessories if you want to add some flair to a look, or on those bad hair days. lol

   The weather has been somewhat ok the past few days thus a simple navy blazer paired with blue jeans and a printed top were a go. After months of nasty winter, massive layering, and mind numbing cold, I am ready to stash away my coats and scarves then soak in some sun.

Spring is right around the corner. What a delight!

Photo Cred: Kez Kez

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