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...

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...

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...

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...

3/26/2016
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Signature Skirt | Signature Beauty

Pencil Skirt

|Skirt: Designed by Akwiyah | Top: Designed by Akwiyah | Orange Necklace: Handmade in Ghana | Purple Necklace: H&M (old) | 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...