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…
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…
What I Wore: Loose silhouettes
I’ve never been a fan of loose-fitting clothes mostly because I don’t like how they look on me. It could be that I opt for much larger sizes than would be flattering on my body or maybe just the wrong clothes. But when I saw…
What I wore: A few of my favourite things
One of the reasons I love fashion so much is the ability of an outfit to uplift your mood, give you confidence and speak for you. This outfit did all that for me. I haven’t always been a fan of prints or the colour green…
What I wore: Styling oxfords
Allow me to preface this post by saying that oxfords are some of the best shoes that have ever been designed. Over the last year or so I’ve noticed that my style has been evolving. My first priority has always been comfort and now more…
What I Wore: It’s all in the layers
Layers. The key to dressing and getting through a freezing cold day. As I type this, I’m wearing my warmest puffer jacket, socks, with a blanket on my legs and I’m still cold. This week the weather in Nairobi has proved that no matter how…
Giving skirts a second chance
When it comes to favourites in my wardrobe, skirts come at the bottom of the list. Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate skirts but I don’t find them flattering on my body. Be that as it may, I do have a few skirts that I…
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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…