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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UHURU GARDENS
Am seated in my apartment looking out as the snow falls gently on the ground. It's been a really nasty winter this season, the numbing wind chills, relentless snow storms arrrgghhh.... It's enough to make me throw my hands up and book a flight to Cancun. Since that aint about to happen, lets focus on more exciting news!!
Lupita Nyong'o won her first Academy Award for her role in 12 YEARS A SLAVE. She looked extremly gorgeous in her Nairobi Blue, custom made Prada gown. And her speech was beyond beautiful. Congratulations Lupita!!
So on my final post from my trip to Kenya, I stopped by the Uhuru Gardens Memorial Park. It is the venue where my country's independence celebration took place over 50 years ago. The memorial park is very significant since it commemorizes the birth of Kenya as an independent country. Just looking at these pictures make me want to go back!!!
Notice the Nairobi Blue skies........
The face I make when Warthogs are right behind me!!! Yikesss!!!
Photo Cred: Stella Nonny
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THE BOMAS OF KENYA
Nostalgia took me back to the Bomas of Kenya. I remember taking school trips to the Bomas back in primary school, singing songs on the bus trip, giggling and talking incessantly. At the time, I was more excited to miss out on the classes of that particular day and spend the day with my friends.
Kenya is a country of 52 or more tribes living together, they all have their different set of cultures and lifestyle. I could go on a breakdown of the tribes just to show you how much I paid attention in class, but that’s a dissertation meant for another time. The name ‘Boma’ is a Swahili word for homestead. The Bomas of Kenya gives a visual aspect of how the tribes lived in the past. Potraying an insight into their social, cultural, and economic backbone setup of the tribes, pre colonialism. It’s also a preservation of our rich history for future generations.
Then there is me, in my usual heels, soaking it all in. I had just left a meeting rocking a very neutral look with shades of black, white, and grey then decided to stop by the Bomas.
Peeking out through a watch tower of the Mijikenda Boma.
Photo Cred: Stella Nonny
Walking from one homestead to the next was such a thrill for my sister Nonny and I. We peeked through the watch towers, stepped through a tiny tiny doors of thatched huts, the little granaries on the compound, and trying to come up with stories of how each the tribes lived their lives. It is amazing how so much changed post colonialism. Although Kenya has become more westernized, we have not forsaken parts of our rich culture.
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THE VIEW
As my family and I were heading to Naivasha, we literally had to pull over at a stop known as the viewpoint just to stare at the panoramic visual image that the Rift Valley bestowed upon us. The Great Rift Valley is considered as one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Standing there, all I could think of was sometimes in this journey called life, you have to pause and enjoy the scenes around you. Pull over, let loose, be free, and embrace the moment. Being there with my family, looking out at the horizon where the earth seemed to blend in with the skies in perfect symmetry was a priceless moment for me.
Well, of course being free meant kicking off my shoes and walking barefoot on an altitude of some thousand feet. The pun is very much intended.
I have never gotten the "waking up and throwing something together" look. There are some ladies who do that effortlessly and don’t end up looking like scarecrows. Kudos to you!! I on the other hand, threw on a green skirt, chambray shirt, cropped vest, and tied a head scarf on my head for this particular road trip. Thankfully, I din't scare anyone, so I must have nailed it…
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NAVY
I paired my classic white shirt with a sleeveless navy dress which gave me that schoolgirl vibe. My sister Flo, took these pictures at Panari Hotel where we were shooting Season two of the web series, Fashion with Roshie. The guys at Panari were the best!!! We had great service and they made us feel at home.
The architectural design of the building was a pretty interesting backdrop. Speaking of architecture, that used to be a career choice for me growing up. The creation of nothing to something was and still is a subject of fascination to me. Well, I eventually decided to see where my budding relationship with fashion would take me, but I still gawk at majestic buildings.
Photo Cred: Flo Ngesh
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