I’m convinced that when the Color Gods were formulating colors I came to mind when they made chartreuse. Nothing or no one can stop me from believing that fact! When I saw the Louboutin Pigalle 120 in chartreuse my heart fluttered in delight but then reality hit. It’s no secret that I can’t fit designer shoes (I wear an 11 and their 11s fit more like a 9.5) but on top of that I fail at walking in platform-less shoes. So, I erased the shoes out of my memory or tried. But then people, ShoeMint decided to make their own chartreuse, patent leather, 4.25 inch pump that just so happened to have no damn platform. So, I ordered them… judge all you want but I figured it’s best to have an $80 dollar shoes that you can’t walk in than a $700 dollar shoes that you can’t walk in. They arrived and were nothing short of perfect and to top it off there weren’t as uncomfortable as I thought they’d be. Winning.

I got these leggings from ASOS over a month ago and I’ve already worn them three times. They’re perfect… well, somewhat. One thing I expect when buying pants that aren’t made of a thick/heavy fabric is some wicking (those little lint balls that form of knit garments after some time) and maybe a little thinning of the material. Upon my initial inspection I noted that the sequins were attached with very delicate threads which made me question the durability. Sure enough the first time I wore them there was a trail of sequins behind me because of my thighs rubbing. I expected that so it was no biggie. However, the second time I wore them I did a ton of walking and the sequins ended up tearing into the fabric on the opposite thigh, leaving a hole. I was disappointed that there was a hole in my new $60 dollar leggings but I became pissed when the sequins scratched at my inner thigh leaving broken skin. It was like chub-rub times 10. Don’t get me wrong I still love the leggings, obviously because I’m wearing them for a third time but I do feel that ASOS could do a bit better with the construction next time.

This look is pretty basic but I did want to show what the leggings looked like on since I received a few emails about them. I also wanted to show off my new, amazing shoes. There’s no crime in that right?

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Third outfit in and I’m already running out of non-bodycon items. I know, I know judge all you want but that’s simply the dynamics of my wardrobe. Anywho, it was hot as shit outside and I pretty much didn’t want anything to touch my skin so, out comes my eShakti dress. I got this dress sometime last year and this is only my second time wearing it. It reminds me of something a 50s housewife would wear but it also has the essence of a chic Safarian chick, hence the title. This dress didn’t need much so I threw it multi-textured accessories, my Tom Ford cat eye glasses and a bright, funky shoe. Voila!!

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I’ve been itching to wear this skirt for the longest and finally got the chance when I went for a bite to eat with friends. The underskirt/lining that ASOS put in with the skirt was extremely too short for me so I added my own. The polka dot on polka dot combo is fun, quirky and slightly unexpected. Here you have a romantic-ish skirt that many probably over-think/over-style with a casual cotton tee that’s typically worn with jeans; the result of the two combined is perfect. The chartreuse belt adds interest and a fun pop of color.

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A few weeks ago I had a conversation with a friend who’s convinced that my blog does not showcase a wide enough range of silhouettes. This is true. It’s not secret that I love body-con; It makes up 90 percent of my wardrobe therefor it makes up 90% of my blog content. I was perfectly fine with that up until I started looking back at previous posts. I do own pieces that aren’t fitted but wearing tight shit just seems so much more me, simply put. So, I folks I’m challenging myself to create different silhouettes that does not include body-con. *tear* I’m going to attempt try really hard to see this through for how ever long it will last. We shall see…

I wore this Chiquita Banana inspired look out the other day when temperature reached the triple digits here in Chicago. The skirt is 100% silk and practically feels like nothing so it was a no-brainer to wear it on such a hot day. Because I’m such a genius I decided to get my hair styled with a bang during the summer… yeah. I refused to deal with a bang sticking to my forehead all day so I’ve been playing with different ways to remain cool and cute without looking like a banshee. This turban is super easy and adds an extra pop to even the most basic outfits. You will see this alot!

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