I was talking to my friend Martin, over the phone, this past weekend and somewhere along our conversation I told him how I rarely go out at night... I know, I know, the outfit on my last entry says otherwise, because let's face it, it's quite ideal for hitting the club haha! But no.

Actually, a lot of my close friends in campus often get frustrated with me, because I always, either say no to tagging along with them for night outs or back out last minute. To set the record straight, I have absolutely nothing against going out, drinking and socializing, in fact, when I was 18 years old, 19 too, I went clubbing/ turned up a few times, but honestly never liked it very much. What can I say? Night outs just don't appeal to me.

Your thoughts on night outs?

Look Four: Playing With Prints

Lately I've been having this overwhelming desire to just have fun with my look, my image, my persona through clothes. I want to take full advantage of the fact that I'm in my early twenties and experiment with fashion as much as possible without caring about my previous definitions of style

So in spirit of my new found... Desire, I decided to mix prints/patterns, soooo I paired up my floral kimono with my leopard print crop top and stripped skirt!!!

Here's the thing, It's been a minute since I created a mixed print ensemble... If my outfit looks like a hot mess to you, please don't drop me a comment asking, "did you dress in the dark?" ... Thank yoooou! :-)

 

  

 Kimono- New Look ||  Leopard Print Bralet - Thrifted {Similar Here} ||  Skirt - Zara ||  Bag - John Lewis ||  Sandals - Thrifted at Ngara Market

I'd like to say a special thanks to Charles and James, my two new buddies who helped to take these pictures of me as well as the ones on my previous post. You're awesome you guys! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Happy Tuesday friends! I hope the first half of 2015 has been good to you all.

Xx 

Maybe you've heard of this before? Allow me to bore you by saying it again, if you have ha! I kid! Here goes; how you begin your morning often sets the tone and your attitude for the day. Do the words in bold speak to you? Because, whoa! They resonate with me in a profound way.

In six months I'll be turning 22 and to tell you the truth, I'm freaking out!!! As much as I'm grateful and as much as I feel blessed to be who I am and where I am right now, there's this side of me that is not satisfied and happy with my current situation, I mean, if I was asked to list my accomplishments in life so far, I wouldn't know where to begin, I'd probably go mute or list less than five things, which makes me feel... Not good, not good at all.

I'm sharing this with you because, hey! I can't be the only one going through quarter life crisis haha!
One big lesson I've learnt today is, it's important that I take a look at myself and reevaluate my goals, priorities too, as often as I can in order to achieve the goals I've created and in turn bring the positive change I so much desire closer into my life.
I really do hope I master to put a plan of action into existence on a daily basis, which takes me back to the words in bold.

Look Three: Lady In Red

Whenever I wear this dress I remember Valentines Day and the fact that I'm always "bae-less" on Valentines Day. On a serious note, at what time do people board the bae train? It always leaves me behind! Lol! Despite what it brings to mind, I love this red dress of mine, It always makes a style statement and perks me up. 








Dress - Thrifted ||  Kimono - New Look ||  Shoes - Steve Madden {Similar Here} ||  Rings - Random Store ||  Earrings - Gift

It’s vital to have a morning routine that sets you up for success, try your best to start each day on a high note, have a trick maybe or habit in your morning routine that sets your day off right. I believe an effective morning routine can transform your outlook and make an epic difference in your life.

Before I end my post, let me leave you with this link to a blog I read almost every morning, right after I wake up. It's one of the most amazing blogs I've ever stumbled upon. Be sure to check it out.

Love & Light

Xx

It resonated with me

The way David Beckham is gorgeous should be outright illegal. A few days ago, I watched this mini photoshoot/ interview he had with F TV and I honestly haven't, for the life of me, I have not been able to get him off of my mind... Ladies do you feel my struggle? And the fact that he speaks in a British accent makes everything even worse.

It just hit me that I didn't explain my absence from last month into this month in my previous post. To tell you the truth, I'm super busy with my internship, that is the only reason behind me not posting regularly on here. I want to big up all you people who have been in the 9-5 jobs for years now and are still sane, don't know how you do it.

By the way, I'm pretty active on Instagram, aside from this little space, IG is definitely my best avenue of communication, so to keep up with my "Instawammies" follow me @yvonnewaluvengo and I'll follow right back!

Look Two: A Short Story 

Or should I say a short colourful story? I am a huge fan of shorts and whenever I go shopping and come across them, I mostly end up buying one. I was actually thinking of wearing short-shorts at first, but opted for the ones I have on because I was going out to run a few errands in town and didn't want to faint/ fall and die from all the stare I would definitely get due to wearing "something skimpy"... For those who reside in uptown Nairobi and for my readers outside Kenya who live in societies which don't mind you wearing whatever you want, go for it, short-shorts look really good paired up with the kimono.

Kimono - New Look ||  Camisole - Anxiety ||  Shorts - Flea Market in Nakuru ||  Shoes - Dolcis 

Thank you so much for reading and for all the sweet, lovely comments you leave on my posts, I'm so very grateful, I feel the love and I'm sending it right back at you.

Love & Light

Xx

I'm I the only one in complete and utter disbelief that it's 21st June already?

Where is 2015 going? Seriously, were like 10 minutes away from Christmas haha! Since the year is speeding by, let me hurry up and get on with this post before I hit "publish" and realize it's December.

Today I am so very excited to share with you part one of my first blog series, which will be running on the blog till early July.

As the title betrays, the focus will be on -the kimono- which in my opinion should be in every lady's closet. It's a simple yet fabulous piece which never disappoints in adding an extra oomph to a casual outfit. I really like the fact that it's incredibly versatile, I mean, there are endless possibilities with the kimono.

I'll be styling this closet staple in six different ways with each look having a casual and fun feel to it. I need you to take a second and think of an outfit you would wear on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday... Now incoporate a kimono in there. Weekend vibes anyone? Yes please!

Look One: Heat Of The White 

An all white outfit is like a blank canvas and using it as a backdrop you have the freedom to come up with a myriad of ensembles. Remember this post? I mentioned in it that I would try out the all white clothing trend again, so here goes. You could rock this look when going out on a sunny weekend, maybe for brunch? Lunch? A fun date at the park or the beach. It could also work for church? It's a pretty decent and cute look for church, so yeah.

 

Kimono - New Look ||  Vest - Old {Similar Here and Here}||  Bag - Toi Market ||  Jeggings - Forever 21 ||  Neckpiece - Gift ||  Rings- Random Store ||  Sandals - My cousin's, but they're mine now

I want to take this opportunity to wish a Happy Father's Day to my dad all the dads out there who are trying, loving their families and putting their best foot forward, you are highly appreciated.

Xx.