Ornate Gems

Statement Necklace & Bag- Forever 21 || Oxfords - Aldo || Dress - Asos

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Do you ever get inspired to pull a color palette together based on one item? Well, that is precisely how this outfit got assembled! I recently purchased this statement necklace from Forever 21 after being drawn by its use of pastels, maroon and faux gems. I love that it seamlessly ties in with this dress and several pieces in my closet! With Spring just around the corner, I can't wait to style it with lighter clothing as I'm starting to put away all things winter. 

Hope your week has been off to a creative start!

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Stay Smart; Stay Beautiful;

-Onivie

It's Print | It's Lace

Patterned Blazer - Forever 21 / Buttoned-up Lace Shirt - Zara / Black Joggers - New Look / Oxfords - Aldo / Bag - Forever 21 

Just put the kettle on, about to make some peppermint tea - how good it feels to be back! As much as I enjoy traveling, meeting new people, reconnecting with old friends, and engaging in new ventures, nothing replaces staying on track with daily routines, carving out time to recuperate and being back home - which is what Seattle is finally starting to feel like. (:

This outfit was in accordance with being more daring with my outfit selections. The buttoned-up shirt I have on is made out of the most gentle lace! I love the femininity it lends to the patterned blazer, and how well they complement each other.

Also, I can't believe it is already March, where did February go!? I'm yet to set out detailed goals for the month but basically top of mind is to be more present, positive and grateful. I have so much to be thankful for - we all do really when we put our problems aside and avoid comparing ourselves to others. What are some of your goals for the new month?

(pc: The lovely Kimmy)

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Stay Smart; Stay Beautiful

Onivie

Jeweled Patterns

Salut mes beautes intelligentes (hello my nerdly beautifuls, I had some questions about what that meant haha)! Hope your year has been off to a great start! I picked up this jeweled printed dress the other day from H & M, and it really was love at first sight (PS it was on sale for $10, WIN!).The variety of some of my favorite colors on this dress makes it easier for me to work with it, expect more posts with cette belle in the near future! :)

For this look, I went with a more feminine approach. Heels and a light cardigan for lunch with family. 

All photos taken by my lovely sister, Shalom :)

Thank you so much for reading! 

Patterned Dress - H & M

Grey Cardigan - American Apparel

Black Heels - Payless

Purse - Michael Kors

Necklace - Forever 21

Stay Smart; Stay Beautiful,

-Onivie

That Sunny Spring Day!

"Buttercups and daises, Oh the pretty flowers; Coming ere the Springtime, To tell of sunny hours"

Salut mes beautés intelligents! It seems like Spring is finally here, and I've been enjoying every minute of it! I picked up this dress from Forever 21 a while back, and have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to wear it. I'm a huge fan of floral patterns, especially floral jacquards - there is something vintage, organic and  modest about them. Jacquard fabrics, in general, remind me of  my childhood, and the old fashioned furniture we owned at the time. Talking about spring, I'm looking forward to playing with pastels, cropped tops maybe, and translucent sheers! What are some your favorite spring trends? :)

Il semble que le printemps est finalement ici, et j'aime chaque minute! Il ya quelques mois que j'ai acheté cette robe à Forever 21 et j'ai attendu pour le moment idéal pour le porter. J'aime les motifs floraux, particulièrement jacquard florales - Il ya quelque chose de rétro, organique et modeste au sujet de eux. En général, textile de jacquard de me rappelle mon enfance, et les meubles ancienne que nous possédions. Au sujet de printemps, je suis tres enthousiaste de jouer avec des pastels, chemise courte peut-etre, et extra-fin! Quels sont certains de vos tendances de printemps préférés? :)

Floral Dress - Forever 21

Grey Light Cardigan - H&M

Burnt Orange Satchel - H&M

Oxfords - Asos

Pardon mon francais, j'apprends encore. :D

  Stay Smart; Stay Beautiful,

-Onivie

Vibrance

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." Don't take it to heart when people want to be like you, and mimic your every move, it means you're doing something right.

Salut ma beautés intelligentes,

As you can tell from my greeting, I'm working on my French haha!

Summer is almost over, and it is a little bittersweet. Part of me is going to miss Seattle and the friendships I made this summer, but another part of me is looking forward to seeing loved ones, and to the epic school year that lies ahead. It is my last, and in that regard, I decided to create a "bucket-list" of things to do (still working on it so let me know if you have any suggestions! :D ).

Today, is a good day. I am at a really happy place at the moment. I am very thankful to God and to the outstanding support system he placed in my life for everything I was able to achieve this summer. As my fellow Nigerians will say - I no fit shout! I feel as though all my hard work paid off, and when I look back at my life five years ago, I would never have imagined being where I am right now. It makes me so excited for the future and the plans God has for me. There's so much I want to do, hobbies I want to pick up, places I want to visit, and I can't wait to get the "party" started!

My apologies for being a little distant, I've been working on re-vamping my blog (what do you guys think about it so far? :) ) and other projects. A quick hair update - I am back on the "box-braids craze". For starters, I get easily bored with my hair, and I'm invariably looking for new ways to style it. I also get inspired by music (I know, a little weird haha). This hair-do was inspired by Neo Soul and Reggae Fusion!

Wore this outfit to the cinema to see Pacific Rim. I felt so comfortable and feminine in this dress, and the post title says it all about the colors, and feeling this dress gives me. As for the movie, I wasn't particularly impressed by the plot, but chose to focus on the graphics, which made my movie-watching experience a little more pleasant lol.

--Rock My Look--
Maxi Dress - Forever 21
Silver Belt - Vanity
Black Purse - H & M
Glitter Flats - Payless Shoe Store

Amour et seul l'amour,
Onivie