I love a good thrift find! I found this one at the goodwill by my house. It was in 3x, good thing up cycling is my thing. I took it in on the sides, and shortened it up. It looks like a completely new dress, I think it came out great! Weddings are a big deal in Somalia so I attend at least one a month, but I enjoy getting dressed up. There is not that many occasions for…
This shoot was fun. I was able to incorporate some of the modeling poses I had practiced. I am super awkward at posing, yet I have a blog. I know, its confusing. I have began to really enjoy blogging in general, it allows me to wear the clothes I don’t usually wear. Being in Corporate America, I am usually in a suit that is why I love playing with colors and patterns. The best thing about my clothes is the…
Hey lovelies, sorry I’ve been MIA. Between work and life, I’ve been so busy. I had taken these pictures before my recent hair change, but I wasn’t sure I liked the look. Coming back to them today, they kinda grew on me. The flower wall was my favorite location. I was driving through Hillcrest, I drove by it, I had to stop!! It was perfect for my fit, flattered my shirt. I was initially going for a sweet Valentine’s Day…
FEMINISM. A concept that is misunderstood by many. It is the core of who I am. So when I saw that fellow Somali Ladies came out with this shirt, I had to get it!! It represents me so well. Being raised in a patriachal society has made me extra sensitive to our rights as human beings. The concept that we are unable or not allowed to do certain things is crazy. I intend to live my life to the…
