Closet full of "Nothing to Wear"

Woo hoo!!!! The weekend is packed with events, birthday parties and barbecues. I walk into my closet to find outfits for each event thinking there might be a few tops or dresses that I haven’t worn out.

Code red!! Code red!! I can’t find a top that I haven’t worn out already and taken loads of pictures, which several people have posted on facebook. I do not want to do the whole black top thing, which clearly states I wore this because I had nothing to wear. Why not wear the t-shirt that says exactly that? I don’t feel like wearing jeans because that seems to be my trademark these days.
Maybe I should opt out of one of these events and mix and match my clothes to come up with the perfect outfit(s). Wake up at the crack of dawn tomorrow and camp out at the mall’s parking lot till the doors are open, or just repeat an outfit (hell naaaa!!!). That’s considered a taboo for a lot of Nigerian girls.

It’s funny how BF cannot relate to this. He thinks I must be going crazy because he looks into my walk-in closet and all he sees is piles of neatly stacked and hung clothes and my racks of shoes. Why don’t they get it? Anyway, they say men are from Mars. I totally agree.

Is this just vanity of the highest order, maybe materialism at its peak, or my social life taking control of my life? Help………….

Louvre Atlanta: The Royal Collections

I had the opportunity of visiting the Louvre Atlanta Exhibition this weekend. The exhibition consisted of various paintings, furniture, sculptures, antiquities, and decorative arts from the personal collections of the famous Kings of France.

I marveled at the exquisite furniture and tapestry that were once located at the Versailles. I contemplated knocking the security guards down with my large handbag, grabbing one or two of these pieces, and making a run for it. Thank God for better judgment. I snapped right back into reality.

The portrait of the daughter of King Philip IV and Queen Marianna (Infanta Margarita) was a bit confusing to me. The innocence of a child could be seen through her eyes but she seemed somewhat mature in her ceremonial outfit and her pose.



The sculptures showing Venus taking Cupid’s arrows and punishing him were intriguing. This lightened the mood as I could not control myself from chuckling. I got a few weird looks so I had to pull myself together. These sculptures left me with a strong desire to learn more about Greek mythology and what led Venus to be so cruel. Watching the movie 300 just would not cut it.

I could definitely relate to the porcelain Bust of Marie Antoinette. She contributed immensely to fashion styles of her era and was known as a true fashion icon and trendsetter of her time. However, I cannot say I agree with her extravagant lifestyle and spending habits which earned her the nickname “Madam Deficit.”


The portrait of the Young Beggar struck a chord in me. It shows a young boy in misery as he picks the lice of his body. This was captured at the time of the “Golden Age” in Spain where arts and literature were flourishing. The boy is dressed in shabby clothes with no shoes on his feet. He appears very filthy. The painting is dark and gloomy; however, there is a ray of light shining in from a window. This somehow represents a chance of hope and survival for the boy.

Fashion Styles

The Exhibitionist – This is the girl whose style is avant-garde in nature and from different eras. She throws caution to the wind. Her getups consist of eclectic items that the average Joe will not be caught dead in. She is in tune with the artistic side of life and her clothes reflect that.
Exhibitionist Designers – Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood

The Couture Queen – She is always at the forefront of fashion. Her wardrobe is overflowing with couture pieces. She will never, I say never be caught dead in flats. She may be seen strutting down Rodeo Drive, Sloane Street, or Fifth Avenue in her 4 inch Christian Louboutin pumps and her oversize Tom Ford sunglasses.
Couture Queen Designers – Oscar de la Renta, Chanel

The Girly Girl – All things pink and frilly can be found in her wardrobe. She doesn’t own a pair of pants besides the jogging pants she wears to the gym occasionally to keep her size 2 or 4 figure. Her boyfriend never sees her without makeup. He gets up in the morning and she already has false eyelashes on and her legs are freshly shaved.
The Girly girl designers – Roberto Cavalli, Betsey Johnson

One of the Guys – She’s tomboyish in nature so her clothes are always very comfortable. They usually consist of jeans, t-shirts, and sneakers or flat shoes. Her idea of dressing up will be to splash on a little bit of perfume, put on some lip-gloss and she’s out the door.
One of the Guys Designers – True Religion, Ralph Lauren

Plain Jane – She doesn’t follow any fashion rules. Usually dresses up according to her mood. Sometimes goes from being a fierce fashionista to ending up on the “what not to wear” list. She hardly wears anything that she doesn’t feel comfortable in.
Plain Jane Designers – Stella McCartney, Donna Karan

I know we can all relate to at least one of these fashion styles, even though some of us cannot afford the designers mentioned. Are you an Exhibitionist, Couture Queen, Girly Girl, One of the Guys, Plain Jane, simply none of the above, or a mixture of two, three, or even all of the above?

Skinny Jeans

Where do I start with this fashion trend? They come in all sizes, lengths, types. You have the stomach flattening, but-shaping, leg lengthing, etc. Skinny Jeans have been around since the Fall of 2004 but let’s not forget our generation is not responsible for the invention of skinny jeans. Some of our parents and grandparents once rocked this fashion trend.

They can be worn with a pair of killer stilettos in the summer time or for a more casual look, pair them up with ballet flats. In the winter they can be worn with some fab boots or a pair of UGGS (for some reason, I cannot find a guy who likes these shoes).

I remember my first pair of skinny jeans. I wore them out to a lounge with my girlfriends. I kinda felt like wonderwoman with the attention I was getting. They gave me this confidence and sexiness that I never knew existed.

Seven For All Mankind, True Religion, Rock and Republic, Joe’s make great skinny jeans. I would stay away from Levi’s because I tried on about six different pairs (not exaggerating). None of them fit right. Maybe they might work for you.

What do your skinny jeans do for you? Are they a fad or a fashion trend that’s here to stay?

Quest for the perfect Wedding Dress

I receive a call from one of my bestest friends informing me that her man popped the question. Yipeeee!!! I am ecstatic because they are just too adorable and they’ve been dating for a minute. She proceeds to inform me that I will be helping out with some of the details. Cool. I’m assuming since I helped out tying little cute ribbons on the gift boxes for my sister’s wedding that I am down for the cause.

I receive another call a month later from my bestest friend in the whole wide world asking me if I can help her look for a wedding dress. Gulp!!! I shudder because I am thinking this will be a bit personal. I may have to go to the store, ask about the details, and pretend like I am the one purchasing it to get the sales rep’s attention.

I drag, and drag for weeks but then I start feeling bad because she’s all the way in Nigeria and if it was that easy finding the quality of a Vera Wang wedding dress there I don’t think she would have bothered contacting me (hey guys, don’t knock me for that statement, it’s the truth).

So I start searching, searching, and searching online. Hmmmmmm……. I realize I’m enjoying this after about 20 minutes of searching. You want to know why? Because I am envisioning myself in a Vera Wang (Luxe Collection) or Pronovias (Costura Collection) dress even though I do not have that bling on my finger. I find about 20 dresses and I e-mail them to her. I look at my watch and I realize I have spent about 3 hours doing this without even realizing it.

Once I hit the send button on my last e-mail, I say to myself “mission accomplished.” The next few days go by and I’m thinking did she or did she not get my e-mail. I call to confirm, she did get my e-mail and said she responded. I never did get a response. I believe it was a kind way of saying (what the hell did you send me). She specifically told me the kinda dress she wanted which was more like a full princess looking dress. I go back and review my e-mails. Not even one of those dresses was close to what she asked for.

Was I on a mission to find the perfect dress for my bestest friend or was I trying to satisfy my own curiosity as to how jaw-dropping gorgeous I will look on my wedding day?

Favorite Vacation Spot

I have to say one of my favorite vacation spots would be Greece. I have not been in over a decade but those memories are forever etched in my mind. Greece is very rich in culture and the food is to die for. I was just a kid at the time but I recall the savory taste of Gyro and Souvlaki sold on every corner. I recall riding on the bus with my sister and watching people genuflect each time we rode past a church. I thought that was kind of weird initially but cultivated the habit of doing the same towards the end of my trip. I even learnt how to speak a little bit and still know how to count from 1 to 10. Don’t ask why.

My favorite memory was when I went out on a little cruise ship with my family. I still remember my outfit; a purple skirt with a matching blouse and red with black polka dot headband (hey, don’t laugh at the color combination; we all were not born fashionistas).

I also remember visiting the largest toy store I had ever seen in my life and walking out with a pair of roller skates and a ninja turtle skateboard while my sisters were gawking at their new Barbie dolls.

I remember my aunt promising to take me to this huge theme park but we ended up at this small park where the most exciting ride was a giant ferry wheel. Imagine my disappointment. I decided to enjoy myself anyway. Just when I was getting in the groove of things, she says it’s time to go home. I ranted and raved till she gave me a dirty slap. Then I knew what was up.

I have been saying I will go back soon but with all the weddings taking place in Nigeria lately, all my vacation has been spent on taking trips to the motherland. But I am hoping all my friends get hitched by the end of this year so I can take a break.

Have you been to any exciting or breathtaking places? Please share, maybe you can take me with you next time ; )

Mayhem at LAX

I’m sure you guys have heard about the mayhem that went down at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Apparently, computer glitches delayed some 20,000 foreigners and American citizens from going through customs. These passengers reportedly waited in 60 planes and four terminals. This problem began around 2pm on Saturday and the computers were restored around 11pm the same day. I actually heard that at one point there were only two laptops working. Three people actually fell ill waiting in the terminals after long flights. The last batch of backlogged travelers was cleared the following morning.

I’ve been through that airport a few times so I truly believe when they say that it’s the 5th busiest airport in the world. I would have lost my freaking mind. Imagine that crazy long flight from Nigeria. You finally land at the airport, gather your belongings to jump off the plane and then they tell you that you have to return to your seat and chill for another few hours. Oh, no way. I think they would have returned me to my home country that day with the way I would have displayed.

On a serious note though, I truly feel sorry for those people that went through that ordeal. I know what it’s like to sit on a plane or in an airport for a few hours. Trust me it’s not the best experience. I really hope the U.S. Customs and Border Protection get their stuff situated so this glitch doesn’t occur again.