How to self-soothe: Calm anxiety and stress
The first time it happened, I didn’t know what was going on. I had trouble falling and staying asleep. I woke up exhausted and with tightness in my jaw because I had been clenching my teeth the whole night. I’d wake up having soaked my…
Three goals you should set in 2023
Like many, the start of the new year for me comes with the need for reflection and goal setting. This year in particular, I’ve had to go back to the drawing board when it comes to my goals. For you to have a breakthrough you…
What I wore: All black with a pop of colour
If you’ve been a blog reader since back in the day, you’ll know that all black outfits are my favourite. It’s no secret that I am comfortable in black. But lately, I’ve been gravitating towards brighter colours but I always add something black, like a…
Five things to help you on your mental health journey
One of the things I’ve truly come to appreciate is how easy it is to talk about one’s struggles with their mental health these days. When you’re struggling with anything, be it continuously feeling low, anxiety, trauma, emotional exhaustion, etc., you simply need to google…
My struggle with body positivity
Disclaimer: This post is written in the full awareness that body positivity is for all women, and men, of all body shapes and sizes, big and small, short and tall. If you’re here to body shame anyone, please leave and read another post. Thank you!…
What I wore: Winter layers
What determines your outfit of the day? There are many factors that could contribute to this decision including the weather and activities of the day. These are at the core of how I dress on a day to day basis, including how I’m feeling. A…
What I wore: Peach fit and flare dress
I’ve really been loving colour lately. If you know me, you’ll remember that for years, I wore A LOT of black. Mum often asked me why and my response was always the same, because I liked it. But for some time now, I’ve felt myself…
Mid-year Reflections | A breakthrough
Authenticity: congruence between our deeper values and beliefs and our true selves. (Psychology Today) A few months ago I realized that I needed to make a few changes in my life. With the lessons I learnt in 2021 still fresh on my mind, I knew…
What I Wore: Orange Linen for Winter
The weather in Nairobi has been mostly cold and I’ve been struggling with getting creative with my outfits. I was looking through my closet, trying to put outfits together and all I could see was the gaps I had. There are some chunky boots that…
What I wore: Asymmetrical dress
In a bid to make my closet more wearable, I went shopping for dresses earlier this year – all my previous clothes have become too big. I needed a few dresses to tide me over and get me excited about getting dressed up again. This…
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Video: What I wore in a week
One of the things I promised myself I would do, ever since this pandemic started and life slowed down, is that I would dress up every single day. Granted, I had nowhere to go, but putting on an outfit, no matter how simple, uplifted my…