A K W I Y A H: 2016

Blooming in May | Giveaway

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Watch: JORD Watches. Click here for a chance to win a $75 Gift Voucher for your own Jord watch

Wooden Wristwatch

I do this silly thing where I disappear for one month, come back, apologize and then do it again. Real life gets in the way of keeping my posts on this blog consistent. But I am so so grateful for the loyalty of all my readers from around the world.

This Asos dress is my idea of an easy breezy wedding guest outfit. Simple accessories like my ring and wrist watch complete the look. I haven't fallen in love with a watch in ages. I am obsessed with this JORD watch because it's different - the wrist band is made out of real wood.

Click on this link for your chance to win a $75 gift voucher toward your own JORD watch!

P.s. Even if you don't win you still get an e-gift card of $20 off your own JORD watch

5/08/2016
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Purple Swirls and Yellow Bow

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Dress: Designed by Me

There's a shop that I drive by every morning on my way to work. I saw a dress in there and wanted to put my own spin on it. I used two different pieces of fabric from Vlisco. Finding the perfect contrast for the bow took a bit of courage. I was not sure of how the two fabrics would look together but I just went for it and it works - for me.

The only downside to this dress - securing that bow...hence the safety pin ;)

4/09/2016
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Spring | Floral Maxi Dress

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Dress: Zara (Newbury St, Boston Store) | Sandals: Zara (Newbury St, Boston Store)

I love this slinky halter maxi dress. It is so effortlessly sexy. It is a great substitute for the usual short bandage dress you would wear to a trendy lounge/bar. I added this strappy pair of sandals for a pop of color and headed out for drinks on a chill night out with my bestie!

4/04/2016
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The Akwiyah Skirt

Akwiyah skirt: Designed by me | Shoes: Zara | Top: Asos

The Akwiyah skirt in a rope print.

3/29/2016
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New England | Stripes

Turleneck: H&M | Skirt: H&M | Bag: Aldo | Boots: Macy's

I'm most definitely not in West Africa anymore - and I wasn't prepared. I arrived in Boston thinking it was "spring weather" and boy was I wrong. Seeing that I lived here four years ago, you would think I would know better.

Anyway I dashed into the closest H&M and bought my outfit and got the boots from Macy's. Everything I got was on sale. The skirt was $15. I love finding awesome pieces on sale at H&M. I hardly ever find anyone else wearing the same thing.

3/26/2016
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Signature Skirt | Signature Beauty

Pencil Skirt

I am obsessed with the fabric. I am obsessed with the print. I am obsessed with the fact that it is African and ethically made. This outfit reminds me of how genuinely grateful I am when I get to create and represent beauty that represents who I am and no one else. It's my signature. No validation needed.