Healthy Glow: Healthy Eating, La Mode & Ramblings
I used to be a dedicated Forever 21 addict. First, I started out with buying their clothes, but the items I purchased never lasted too long. Then, I moved on to their shoes, which lasted a season or two. I wised up and started buying only their accessories, but you can imagine how long a “gold” plated necklace lasts…
I was browsing one of my favorite blogs, Stylish Petite, just did a review on a really great Camel Crossbody bag from Forever 21. She was equally as shocked about the quality of the bag. Sadly, the crossbody bag is sold out! However, I found some really great alternatives!
What I Wore:
When is the last time you’ve seen a grown women wear jellies?
- Dress: Boxing Kitten X Urban Outfitters
- Earrings: Forever 21
- Shoes: BCBG
- Ring: Charlotte Russe
- Bracelets: From India
- Sunglasses: Amazon.com
This past weekend I headed to Chicago to visit my parents. My sister, who lives in New York, and I planned the trip so we could be at home at the same time. The trip was too short but really enjoyable! On the way home from running some errands my mom told me that a new upscale consignment shop opened so I had to check it out! The store is called Beautiful, Again.
After I purchased this vintage hand beaded blouse for a very low cost, I wanted to wear it out immediately! Later that night, I had my chance to wear this bedazzled jewel! My mom, sister, a group of college friends and their mothers, and I had a mother daughter dinner at Ruby of Siam. I highly recommend the fried tofu (make sure you get it extra spicy) and the Ruby Noodles with tofu. It was such a delicious meal and a great way to catch up with everyone!
My mother and I.
My sister and I.
What I Wore:
- Earrings: Gifted to me by my friend Joanna
- Bracelet/Booties: Forever 21
- Ring: Charlotte Russe (The ring came free with these shoes!)
- Vintage Blouse: Beautiful, Again Consignment Shop
On Thursday night, I attended the Washington, DC Refinery 29 X South Moon Under Let’s Holiday Party. Click here to see my recap. I decided to be a bit more dressy because I was going to dinner afterward. I’m pictured with the Social Media specialist for SMU! She was so fab!
What I Wore:
Dress: H&M Conscious Collection
Earrings: Forever 21
Purse: Kate Spade
Happy Hour is NEVER a Game in DC, so I had to dress prepared to win. I wanted to show my sister and friend a good time in DC. We hit up the Park at 14th. The food is decent fare and the drink specials are pretty good ($3 from 5-7pm). We had a gooooood time.
What I Wore:
- Dress: H&M
- Bracelet: Forever 21
- Earrings: from my aunt’s shop in Ghana
- Shoes: Not Shown (Lepoard print heels) by Jessica Simpson
- Bag: From Accra Central Market
What do you think of my upscale happy hour look?
Despite scorching temperatures, you can still be fashionable! Remember to stay hydrated! If you are thirsty you are on the edge of dehydration!
What I Wore:
- Tank Top: Forever 21
- Skirt: Mom had it made in Ghana, I borrowed it from her closet
- Shoes: Shoe Carnivale (best $10 I have ever spent)!
- Necklace: Forever 21 (My favorite necklace right now. It is such a statement piece!)
- Purse: Kate Spade
- Sunglasses: Amazon.com
Dress: Forever 21 (Click here to purchase for the low price of only $12.50)
Earrings: From my aunt’s shop in Ghana
Necklace: From Cha-Cha’s Boutique in Bloomington, IN
Shoes: Not pictured: Forever 21
I bet you thought black women couldn’t wear pink lipstick. Well you thought wrong! Click here on how to wear pink lipstick! The review is by me.
One of my favorite outfits of the summer and the summer season has hardly even begun!
Remember when I blogged about these amazing shorts from Forever 21? Don’t remember? Click here to view/purchase them.
Who wears short shorts?! I do.
Shorts, necklace, and tank-top from Forever 21
Shoes: (not shown) Michael Kors
These pictures were taken at my post-masters degree graduation (see pictures of my graduation here) celebration at Tryst Lounge in Downtown Denver. Yes, I was doing the mostest.
Well, I bought them. I love the shorts because they are made of lightweight fabric, they are a different take on the frayed jean short trend, and the color is perfect for dark skinned women. To date they are the most perfect shorts I have ever owned. I think before I purchased them I had not worn shorts in at least 8 years (I don’t count wearing shorts to work out). Welcome summer!
I STILL can not believe that graduate school is over. Now that it is over I still have to go to work. I have got to make that money honey!
Dress: Forever 21 (You can purchase it here for only US$26.90) I am in love with the belt.
Earrings: Forever 21
Sandals: Target
Total Cost: Approximately $40
My mom and I.
Necklace: Forever 21
Top and Skirt: My mother had it made for me on her last trip to Ghana
Sunnies: Amazon.com
Please refer to me as Queen B of International Affairs because I am finished with my graduate school education. Yesterday morning at 3:00am I turned in my last paper. I am not sure it has hit me yet, but I am sure it will during my formal graduation next week. Anyway, here is what I wore.
Dress: Had it made in Ghana last year
Necklace: From Cha Cha Boutique in Bloomington, IN
Shoes: Forever 21
Total Cost: Approximately $70.00
Happy Friday everyone!
Oh and if you like this look check out more of my “looks” here.
I’m still cameraless. Le Sigh. But I am 10 days away from graduation! Horray! 2 papers stand between me and graduation (is that grammatically correct?)
Sweater, t-shirt, and earrings (I don’t why I never where these earrings) from Forever 21
I still can not believe I bought this sweater for $8.00 on clearance!
Jeggings: ASOS online
Boots: Dockers
Total Cost: $27.80
When will it stop raining in Colorado?
I’m still cameraless. But that is a story for another day. Today I went to lunch with a group of friends. In Colorado it has been raining non-stop and I wanted to celebrate the warm weather by wearing a fun spring dress.
Dress: ASOS online
Earrings: Forever 21
Total Cost: $29.30
This Easter afternoon I head to a friend’s place to a impromptu Wine and Cheese get together. Of course, I have too many outfits and not enough places to wear them. Oh the life of a graduate student…
Earrings: Ann Taylor Loft
Dress: ASOS Drapey Oversized Kaftan Dress in Midnight Iris
Bracelet: From a bead market in Accra that my sister bought for me
Ring: Forever 21 Cocktail Ring
Shoes: Nine West
Belt: Target
Earrings: Forever 21
Dress: LaVia purchased on a recent trip to Sax 5th Ave.
Shoes: Forever 21 Strappy Leatherette Stilettos (5-inches or bigger is always better!)
