Vote! Vote! Vote!

I met a lovely lady this last weekend who co-owns a business that pretty much relies on her ability to approach new people and talk about her products. When I asked whether she gets embarrassed approaching these people she said something that I thought was quite profound:

It’s just two seconds of shame. You’ll get over it.

So here’s mine as I go on my knees for a second time.

Remember that Rexona competition that I talked about in this post? Well Rexona just posted a picture on their Facebook page showing the top 10 entrants and I’m number four on that list. First round of winners will be announced on Saturday, June 30, which means we have 2 more days of voting! I want this soooo bad and I really think I can win this but I’ll definitely need your help!

Click here to view my entry and while you’re there please click on the ‘thumbs up’ icon. It’s only a few seconds of your time but it would mean so much to me!!

And there, ladies and gents, are my two seconds of shame as I beg for your vote.

I think I’ll embrace this new two-seconds-of-shame statement as my new motto.

Happy Hump Day!

P.s.: Cecilia, if you’re reading this, keep those profound statements coming.  

Every girl needs girls like these.

They'll give you virtual kisses when you ask for them. 

Rub your back when you're sick. 

Hold you when you can't stop crying over the men who break your heart. 

Celebrate your achievements with you.

Laugh with you. 

{Sometimes at you}

Support you.

Listen.

And Love you.

What they won't do is point out that you need lip gloss before deciding to snap up pictures.
But it's ok.
Which camera didn't love some dry looking lips anyway?

Every girl needs girls like these. 

Introducing Sheci! Look One

A few weeks back I was approached by Cecilia from Sheci - a Kenyan jewellery line - asking if I would be willing to show her customers and interested clients how to accessorise their outfits using Sheci jewellery. 

I. 

Was. 

Ecstatic. 

If you've been reading my blog for a while then I'm sure you've noticed that I've been buying a lot of Kenyan jewellery lately so to have Sheci approach me was so exciting that I couldn't help but jump on it immediately!

In the next couple of weeks I'll be wearing some of the Sheci designs (bracelets and necklaces) and showing you how to rock them with different looks. Don't forget to visit and 'Like' their Facebook page!

So let's get to it kids. 

For the first look I thought I would wear something more professional. Though to be honest I had to go for a meeting so didn't really have much of a choice there! Usually my office is really relaxed when it comes to the dress code which works pretty darn well for me.

 I think this look would be perfect for those of you who have to work in a more conservative office environment (like lawyers or accountants). The toned down colours, livened up with a pop of mustard yellow, also work well for an interview. The blouse is more mustard in real life but for whatever reason it looks more yellow in the pictures.

Blouse - Mr. Price; Skirt - Toi Market; Pumps - Bata; Bag - Edgars; Bracelet - Sheci; Earrings - vendor at Ecofair

In order to keep with the conservative/professional look, I decided to keep the bag and shoes in the same earthy tones as the bracelet. For those of you who are a little unsure of how to style this look, I would suggest playing it safe by keeping your accessories in the same colour family. Until at least you feel a little more comfortable trying a more adventurous look! 

 To be very honest, this item wasn't difficult to style. I think the colours are very neutral, easy to work with and can be included into any outfit really! Also, the bracelet goes for Shs350 which is such a bargain!

I really hope you found this helpful.

Can't wait to style the next item!

Coral Life

 I miss the sun. 

It's been pretty chilly here in Nairobi and I'm starting to struggle to find what to wear. 

This is one of the outfits I wore while in Kilaguni. I'd initially had on some shorts but decided to change when I realised we'd be going to Mzima Springs (post to come soon). How pretty is the coral shirt? Doesn't that colour just scream summer?? SUMMMMEEERRRRR. 

Hope you're keeping warm wherever you are. 

For those enjoying their summer, I envy you.

 Top - 2nd hand market (Adams); Jeggings - 2nd hand market (Adams); Flats - Mr. Price; Bag - vendor at The Mall; Sunglasses - Aldo.

Deuces.

Please Vote for me!!

I'm not sure I know where to start. 

But I have to warn you, this post is filled with a lot of exclamation marks. 

Too much happiness to contain. 

I'm in such a happy place and this week has been especially amazing!! Here's why:

1). I won a Shs5,000 voucher to Woolworths (clothing) on radio!!

2). Two of my good friends came back to town in the past week!

3). I just opened my blog to find that I'd had 317 page views yesterday! Highest number yet!! I usually get about 100 pg views per day so this was an unexpected (but welcomed) spike :)

4). Binti (my camera) and I have been doing really well and I managed to take some good pictures too!

Everything just seems to be going amazing!! 

AAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

Ok. 

Enough. 

Now onto the part where I beg, plead, go down on my knees and ask for a minute of your time :)

I recently entered the Rexona 'Get swagged out' competition and would love it if you took the time to vote for me! The rules of the competition are so simple that you should probably enter if you haven't already. You just simply upload a picture of yourself and give your opinion of what confidence means to you. You can view details about the competition here.

Click here to view my entry!!

If you could spare a minute of your time to 'Like' my entry I'd really appreciate it! The winner gets a shopping spree from Shs30,000 which I could really use. 

Can I get an Amen.

If you do decide to enter the competition, please let me know by commenting on this post and I'll like your entry!

The competition is only open to Kenyans by the way. Sorry international readers!

Oh and you can only like the page once so make that 'Like' count people. Make it count. 

Don't forget to like my entry!

Enjoy your weekend loves. 

Sending all the love I could master out to you, wherever you are!

So what is this layering business?

 Blazer - 2nd hand market; Knitted sweater - Forever 21; Tank top - can't remember, had it for ages; Boots - Lu Yi Lin; Jeans - 2nd hand market; Belt - Mr. Price; Jewellery - My mum's.

So...

 {Start with a singlet.}

 {Then add your knit of choice.}

{And top it off with a blazer/coat/jacket.}

It's been getting pretty chilly in Nairobi lately, chilly enough to warrant some layering. To be very honest I've never really understood the layering business but after watching some of Wendy's YouTube videos, I was able to wrap my head around it. It used to seem so complicated before but alas, Wendy's your girl when it comes to layering tips. So who exactly is Wendy? She's the awesome blogger from Wendy's Lookbook. Check her out already. 

So what do I now know about layering? Well, 

1. It's often safer to stay in the same colour family. In my case I knew I wanted to stick to cool/neutral tones (browns, blues and greys)

2. Try ensure that you've still got a figure under all those layers by adding a belt to synch in your waist. 

3. Don't be scared to play with different textures!

~ The End ~

Photography Challenge: Life in Yellow

This time round, the photography challenge was rather straight forward:

Life in Yellow.

Just that. 

Just 

Life in Yellow.