Le's get personal; It's Pajama time...

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Hello Friends, yours sincerely is going to talk about a different kind of fashion today; sleepwear. A lot of times, we are stocking up on clothing items and accessories for outings and daily wear without paying much attention to our fashion when we are laying our heads on our beds to sleep. Eeemmm**clears throat,**I have been guilty of this too. I was organizing my closet over the weekend, trying to put away some summer pieces when I suddenly realized that it's been a while I bought a new sleepwear clothing. All my sleepwear were old and worn and after making a mental budget, I grabbed my ipad and quickly fixed the problem. Now, I'm waiting for my goodies in the mail...:-).  I saved a lot by taking advantage of the end of year sales currently going on in stores.

On another note, it reminded me of the bible scripture where the scribes and pharisees were accused of keeping the outside of the cup clean and inside filthy; Matthew 23: 25-26. In our lives, our insides need to be as clean and pure as our outside. The selections above are some of my favorite pieces. Also, pajamas are great gifts to give anytime to friends and loved ones.



All pictures were extracted from Victorias' secret.

                                                                


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Color me like a Pumpkin

So, it was my birthday on Friday, then it was Halloween. This is one holiday I do not celebrate even though it is on my birthday. I do not like the celebration of Ghosts and Spirits and Vampires and since I was not raised in this neck of the woods, you cannot blame me that much...:-). Just to refresh your memory because it's been a while I went this personal; I was born thirty-something years ago in a small city in Africa to a High Court Registrar Dad and a Nursing Practitioner Mum. (Dad is late now but everyone else is alive and well; thank God). We moved to the United States sixteen years ago and found a new home here and now I have started my own family too. Halloween is not a holiday back in Africa where I grew up although I got to know about it pretty much early because I grew up reading a lot of American novels and books. My family were (and are still) staunch Christians so, we did not see any need for the holiday but I'm not saying this to criticize anyone's beliefs or views. I'm just sharing a part of my own views and beliefs so you can understand why I do not talk about the holiday on the blog.

Jacket: thrifted
Tee: Loft
Skirt and peep-toe pumps: Victoriassecret (old)
Bag: Old 

Anywho, that does not mean that we do not have fun on Halloween; I have celebrated my birthday so many times on this holiday and even though we do not dress up or trick or treat in my home, we still open our doors to any kid that shows up and we treat them to lots of candy. A lot of kids showed up as usual on Friday and we had fun with them. They had such interesting costumes. Also, my daughter in Kindergarten went on a school field trip on thursday and came home with this cute smiling face pumpkin and for the first time in my home, we had a pumpkin by the door on Halloween. Maybe, I'll dress up as an Angel next year...:-); definitely no witch or vampire costume for me...:-). And please, do not suggest the nurse or fairy outfits...lol

So, the cute little pumpkin inspired this outfit along with the fact that I suddenly remembered that I had this skirt in my closet. I love the skirt a lot but the only snag is that it is made of light fabric and does not provide much support in the hip area for the curvy ladies. The quality is however very good. I wore a different color of a more durable fabric here. This mustard color jacket was a perfect match for this skirt today and if I were a real life pumpkin, I would be a cute one...:-).

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Faith and Hope and a Pink Blazer

I'm back with a post I saved on my computer for a few days  and in this outfit, there is a piece that means so much to me; the pink blazer which I thrifted for $5.99...:-).
I was invited by my blogger friend over at Simply Chic to participate in a breast cancer awareness pink moment post showcasing your favorite pink outfit or accessories and you can see the feature here. I was very excited to do the feature but when I looked in my closet, I could not locate my hot pink jacket which I wore at about the same time last year in this post here and I did not want to wear a pink dress or skirt so I decided to go thrifting to see if I could find another pink jacket


If you have been following my blog for a while now, you will know by now that I do thrift occasionally and most of my jackets are actually thrifted. Well, it did not take me long to find this and at $5.99, it was a good deal. The jacket came with an old fashioned gold toned round button which I replaced with this brown one. After dry cleaning, it was almost as good as new. The thing I love most about the blazer is its soft pink color and the length and the light wool fabric makes it very comfy. I only wished I had smiled more in these pictures but I was not feeling well and actually had a headache at the time. It made me reflect on what breast cancer patients actually go through; hospital visits, chemo treatments, hair loss...

Blazer: Thrifted
Tee: Loft
Jeans: Loft
Shoes: here
Bag & Sunnies: old

I am glad awareness is being made about this awful disease and I'm glad that I was able to contribute in a little way with my pink blazer. Much still needs to be done though; prayers and all. If Jesus Christ healed all those diseases when he was here and died to give us power over all things, there is hope for all. It only takes faith to start the process of a miracle. And I pray that our faith be straightened in Jesus name- AMEN. Have you ever worn pink to fight a good cause? It was Halloween yesterday; did you dress up in any costume?


Luke 17: 16

And the Lord said, if ye had faith as a grain of a mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.








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It's my Birthday and Giveaway Winner!!!

Yeah, It's my birthday guys and I'm giving God thanks for another awesome year. I wish I could throw a bash and invite everyone; someday...:-). Also, the winner of the Necklace Giveaway is Nerline Germain of Chicfromhair2toe.com. Thanks so much my friend for entering the Giveaway. I hope you enjoy the necklace when you get it. I'll be contacting you of the win.



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Necklace Giveaway

Hi Friends, so, it is  Giveaway time on the blog again. This LOFT necklace would be won by whoever leaves the first comment on this post. The only condition is that if it's your first time here, you'll have to follow the blog either through GFC (the GFC button is at the bottom of the blog posts titled "Beauty's Friends") or via Bloglovin on the right side of the page.  I regard every subscriber to this blog as a friend and we might not meet or chat in person but we do share laughs, joys and thoughts as we communicate  through our blog postings. So, do not hesitate to join the blog; I usually follow back too.


So, go on and leave a comment. You can say anything from how you'll like to style the necklace; that is, what kind of colors you think can go with it  or you can share any tips and info on how to take care of it or you can just say hello...:-).

Comments would be published in less than 48 hours and the winner would be notified on their blog. Necklace would be shipped in about three to five days of win.
Giveaway is open to international readers too.


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Grey and black

                                   
                                                                

I'm in bed recovering from a cold and I totally lost my voice; I can't even hear myself speak and I sound really funny but I'm glad this is not a video blog or a YouTube post. It would have been a total disaster. I promised myself I was going to share this outfit that I wore to prayer meeting a few days ago and here it is. I shopped my closet for this look and except for the single strap sandals which was purchased this past summer, I've had the other pieces in my closet for years now. I really patted myself on the back for this look because I used to run to the store to get new outfits whenever I get invitation for an event especially a big event like this prayer meeting that I attended.

It was an Interdenominational prayer conference for women only and it was a beautiful event. I almost did not make it though, I felt sick the whole day with stomach upset, then I dragged my feet when it was time to get ready. At the time I started driving there, I found out that the main road leading to the venue was blocked due to construction and I had to take a bunch of confusing detours. I felt bad that I was late for the event but at the end of the day, I was glad and relieved that I made it. It was worth it and such a beautiful and spirit filled event; ladies getting together to pray for their family, their kids, jobs, friendships, community and the nation. My confidence and faith level went up 100 degrees after the event and I felt like I could take on anything including this awful cold.

                                                                       Jacket: thrifted (old)
                                                                       Pants: Target (old)
                                                                       Sheer blouse: T. J. Maxx (old)
                                                                       Purse: Vintage Relic
                                                                       Sandals: VS (here)

I'm so glad I feel better now and I'm glad I was able to upload this post. watch out for my GIVEAWAY post and thanks so much for reading and for making blogging so much fun. It's your visits and comments on this site that makes it worth my while and I really do appreciate it. All of God's blessings for the rest of the week and see you again soon.



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A little leather and leopard prints

Hi friends, I hope everyone is doing great; so hard to believe that its Monday again. I'm still so tired from having a busy weekend but I wanted to quickly do this outfit post before getting my much needed sleep. I have some outfit posts I have scheduled for this month and I want to post them all before the last day of October which is my birthday. Woot! Woot!! So, I'm on to some marathon posting...:-). Maybe one post everyday?

If you check my blog archive for previous years, you will find out that I always like to do a lot of postings in October. I don't even have a clear reason for doing it except for the fact that I just want everything to be great on the blog and it will not be great if I look back and find out that I didn't do too good with my postings on my birthday month. Type A personality without the anger and fraustration??? Well, pardon my ramblings, I'm just having fun because you must know that I really love blogging by now...:-).

                                                                                Dress: Chico
                                                                    Infinity Scarf: Charlotte Russe
                                                                      Shoes: BCBG via DSW
                                                                                  Bag: Old

                       No, my head does not hurt, I'm just trying to strike a cool pose...:-).

So, I'm leaving you with this little number; a faux leather sheath dress with one of my favorite prints and a bold pop of  tangerine color. Something to spice up our color senses for the new week...:-).
Have a great night my friends and watch out for my GIVEAWAY post. You can see the preview in my previous post.



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Necklace Giveaway Sneak-Peak

It's GIVEAWAY time my friends. I had mentioned in a previous GIVEAWAY post  here that this LOFT necklace was going to be given to one friend or visitor to the blog and now is the time. I bought the same necklace for myself at the same time I purchased the GIVEAWAY one and have been using mine since this past summer as can be seen in this post here too.  So, this sneak peak post is an introduction to the rules of the GIVEAWAY and it is as follows;

    My necklace is this one below and you can see that it is already looking worn out...:-).

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1. This Giveaway is going to be posted again on any day of this month and the first person to leave a comment on the post wins it.

2. To be fair, you have to follow this blog to participate and win the prize. If you already are following the blog, just go ahead and leave your comment on the post and if you want to follow as a new reader, you can find the GFC button at the bottom of the blog page titled "Beauty's Friends" or you can follow by Bloglovin by clicking the icon on the right side of the blog.

3. GIVEAWAY would only be open for 24 hours and the result/comments would be published in less than 48 hours from the day of the giveaway.

4. The winner would be published on the blog here and would also be contacted on their site or blog  about the win and they have to respond with mailing address within 48 hours of being informed of the win.


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Love LOFT Fall Sale

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Denim and Coral Casual

A beautiful weather like this makes me want to scream and shout out for joy and that is exactly what happened to me this evening. I got out of my work clothes and decked out in this denim outfit and I was ready to party!!..:-). I have a prayer meeting to attend tomorrow evening and I'm yet to pick out an outfit. It's an inter denominational women's prayer conference and I think it is very cool for women around the twin cities to get together to pray for all the stuff that is going on around us today. We all know that only God has the solution to all life's problems and when we believe and pray in one accord, there is always results.

The prediction for the weather tomorrow is excellent and its so hard to believe that we are already in fall. In previous years, we would have been walking around in jackets by now and would have also received one or two snow falls but we are not complaining. We choose to live here...:-). Everyone cannot live in California or Hawaii at the same time. Some people need to live here in Minnesota to deal with the harsh weather. One more day of beautiful weather like this means one less day of chilly, cold weather. Are you also enjoying great weather where you are?

Denim top: Victoriassecret
Pants: Loft
Shoes: VS (victoriassecret)
Purse: T. J. Maxx (old)

 

                                                     

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