PALM TREES

 I was feeling a little creative with myself, so I  bought an extra large white tee, and fabric markers, I did not know what I wanted to do with it, so I kept it for a while. One boring afternoon I summoned up courage and put my scissors to work, then i started sketching randomly with no plan in mind and ended up with palm trees. I have been wanting to wear them but the weather did not allow me so I have decided to flaunt here and now. Lol!

white tee: valerie black
black tights: h&m
flats: h&m

PATCH WORK.

This was the first thing I made for myself immediately I learnt how to make a skirt. It was quite a challenge I must admit and I spent the whole night making it so I could wear it the next day. I wore it the next day with pride. lol! Happy Easter folks!!!

denim shirt: h&m
tank top: f21
gypsy patchwork skirt: Valerie black

THE 'HOUNDSTOOTH' JACKET

The funniest thing happened in one of my classes at school, my teacher said 'the fabric is most definitely hounds tooth' I just smiled, then i went close to her then she saw it was not. My jacket is most definitely made of ankara fabric. Here are some pictures to show you my beloved jacket. I just had to use the fabric to make a jacket, and I was not disappointed by the reactions I got. Let me know what you think.....

red African beads
ankara black and white jacket: valerie black
black brogues: H&M
boyfriend shorts: H&M
dark green cross body bag: Capezio

LA LIVE

Hey peeps!
I know I have been away for a short while and I apologize. I have been trying to settle into my new apartment, meet my roommates, go for orientation, registration and my first day of school. Well! Here's a little something from LA. Its so beautiful out here.

 I just love this fabric (chiffon), its not the easiest for me to work with, but it is so versatile, it moves wherever you want it to, it flows, it drapes. I am discovering the many ways the fabric can be used.

 Zahra (new roommate), Paige, yours truly, Skinny hipster who was kind enough to come with me to LA, Paige (new roommate)

 Skinny hipster, Paige (roommate), yours truly.

chiffon dress: Valerie Black
watch: Betsy Johnson
cross body bag: Liz Clairborne
photo shoot: skinny hipster

LACE AWAY!!!!

Lace is everywhere in form of  tops, dresses, skirts and even pants.
When I first saw this fabric I had no clue what to do with it because its not the most attractive fabric, but I think I like what I came up with eventually. I absolutely love the ankara chain I made with it. 
Let me know what you think.......

I am in LA now, getting ready to check into my apartment/hostel, I am so excited about it. :-)



lace baby doll dress: valerie black
ankara chain: valerie black
photography: paosin.com