This summer has been great so far. I’ve been hanging out with old friends, making a couple new ones, and soaking up all that Atlanta has to offer in the summertime like outdoor festivals. These present a great opportunity to pull out my rompers, dresses, and shorts to help beat the heat that “Hotlanta” is known for. Check out my summer style below:
Hey folks! I know getting dressed in the morning can be a challenge so I’m here to bring you some more work wear inspiration.
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| Silk Top: Ralph Lauren (thrifted), Skirt: Zara, Shoes: Aldo (on sale), Bag: Just Fab (gifted), Necklace: Topshop, Bracelet: J. Crew |
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| Dress: TJ Maxx, Shoes: Seychelles, Necklace: Dress Up Boutique, Bracelet: J. Crew |
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| Dress: Ann Taylor Factory, Shoes: Aldo, Bracelet: J. Crew |
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| Top: TJ Maxx, Blazer: Forever 21, Pants: New York & Company, Shoes: Forever 21 |
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Top: TJ Maxx, Cardigan: Charlotte Russe, Skirt: Target, Shoes: Baker’s, Necklace: Forever 21, Bracelet: J. Crew (can you tell I love this bracelet?!)
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| Blazer: Kohls, Top: Old Navy, Pants: Forever 21, Shoes: Seychelles, Necklace: Dress Up Boutique |
Would you rock any of these looks? Which one is your fave? Tell me in the comments!
It’s been a little over two months since I started my fellowship and I’m settling in quite nicely. It took a little time to get used to the people and for them to warm up to me, but it’s a been a great experience so far. I thought I’d share with you some of my work looks over the past two months. What you wear, especially in work environments, can speak much greater volumes about your abilities than your actual abilities, so I’m always very mindful of the image I’m presenting. Check out some of my favorite work looks below:
More outfits coming!
It’s been almost two weeks since I moved into my new place and it has been a whirlwind. I must have offended Mother Nature somehow because she was not trying to work with me. I was supposed to move into my apartment on Wednesday, the 29th, but because of snow I had to push that back to Friday, and then because of indirect effects of the snow I wasn’t able to move in until Saturday. Everything worked out in the end though so I’m very grateful. I started my new position on the 3rd and so far it’s been great. The people I work with are really nice and that’s helped make my transition much easier. Funny thing is we just dealt with another bout of snow, so my office was closed for a couple of days. I think Atlanta officials wanted to be extra cautious this time after how disastrous things were a couple of weeks ago. Anyway, I’ve had my fill of snow. It was fun for a little while but now I’m ready for warm weather. Fortunately the forecast for next week looks very promising, sunny and in the sixties, so I’m all smiles. Here are some pictures from the past couple of weeks:
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| Moving day attire! Who says you can’t be cute and comfortable?! |
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| The first thing I made in my new kitchen was baked chicken and squash. |
Fortunately we’re not dealing with the “snowpocalypse” that our northern friends are currently enduring but it’s still pretty cold here in the Palmetto state. Despite that I managed to get out and do a little furniture shopping. My move is next week and while I’m really excited, there’s a lot to get done. Today I was on the hunt for an accent chair. I checked out my favorite thrift store and found a great option but unfortunately the chairs were being sold as pairs and I only need one. I also checked TJ Maxx and found some beautiful chairs but they weren’t exactly what I had in mind. The hunt continues…
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| Coat: Asos, Top: Topshop, Jeans: Forever 21, Bag: Gifted (Just Fab), Shoes: Dolce Vita, Watch: Asos |
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| Gorgeous chairs from TJ Maxx. I seriously love these. I’m still contemplating getting them as dining room chairs! |
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| After a successful thesis defense. Cloud nine would be an understatement! |
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| On the way to graduation! |
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| My sister’s first time making the turkey and when I tell you she nailed it I mean she NAILED IT! Turkey has never disappeared so quickly in my house. |
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| Getting ready to go Christmas shopping! |
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| Going out for a celebratory dinner with my mom after landing my fellowship. |
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| This is an outfit I wore to church a couple of Sundays ago. I swear I’ve never gotten so many compliments on an outfit. I’m ending 2013 on a very fashionable note! |
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| I don’t really like alcohol so this is what I’ll be having when the clock strikes 12. Peep my sparkly NYE nails! They’re graphite by Chanel. |
2013 has been nothing short of incredible. The good completely overshadowed the bad and I am immensely grateful. There were so many things I was able to accomplish this year from finally starting this blog, graduating with my masters, and landing a pretty awesome fellowship that I’ll be starting in the New Year. The growth I’ve experienced both personally and professionally has been beyond anything I could have dreamed of at the end of 2012. With all of that being said, I am so excited about 2014. I’m excited for the people I’ll meet, the opportunities to travel, to write and connect with more of you on this blog, and to continue to grow as a person. I hope you all have a safe and amazing night, and a spectacular New Year! I’ll see you on the other side:)
Lots of love,
Chioma
If you’re like me, then this is without question, your favorite time of the year. It’s a season of celebration, reflection, love, and gratitude. It’s also the season of endless holiday parties and get togethers. These parties can be a lot of fun, but figuring out what to wear can be a pain. Well stress no more because I’ve got you covered. I did a holiday lookbook with three looks for events you may be invited to this holiday season. This was completely spontaneous. Last Wednesday morning I had the idea and that night we shot these looks. I have to thank my sister who not only acted as photographer but also as the makeup artist and hairstylist for these looks. She did an incredible job! Bonus: these looks don’t break the bank. Each one is under 100 dollars!
The Holiday Soiree
Total Outfit Cost: $97.80
Dress: 59.99
Shoes: 24.80
Bracelets: borrowed from mom
Ring: 13.00
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| Dress: Versona (similar here), Shoes: Forever 21 (similar here), Bracelets: borrowed from Mom (similar here) |
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| Top: JcPenney, Pants: JcPenney, Necklace: Versona (similar here), Shoes: Nordstrom (similar here), Bracelet: same as in first look |
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| Dress: Madewell (similar here), Necklace: Dress Up Boutique (similar here), Shoes: Forever 21, Bracelet: Versona (similar here) |
Links to each of the items can be found in the captions under the pictures. Not all of the pieces I wore were available online, so I provided links to similar items. I hope you enjoy this lookbook, and enjoy the rest of your week!
Would you rock any of these looks?
