Saturday, July 4, 2015


 "I have enough jewelry” - said no one ever

Welcome back FI readers!

Don’t know about you but purple totally rocks my socks. Holy Toledo! My happiest moments are when I'm clothed in purple. It’s my it color, my go to color. I truly am purple crazy in case you haven’t figured it out already. I think its powerful and punchy. Very uplifting too. Pair it with red and I am in heaven. Pair it with nude and I’d go pop faster than a balloon, hehe.

And I really went pop for this gorgeous piece of jewelry kindly sent to me from Takai By Angela. If you’ve been reading my blog you should be familiar with this brand. I have raved about them here and gushed about them here. Gosh let’s just stop for a moment and stare at this piece. Yes darlings take a couple seconds and drool over this piece. Alright now, snap out of it, hehe.

It's a beautiful floral design, beaded with Amethyst Crystal glass, Gemstones and Crystal beads. All naturally and delicately hand crafted for today’s woman. I've shown a couple options to accessorize this piece. With an orange bag for a pop of color and with a purple bag as well. The orange looked bold and out of control gorgeous while the purple was playful and cool. Ultimately the mood you’re in will determine how you style a piece like this. Where you are headed too. I love the dainty almost tear drop matching earrings that come with it. 

I honestly love stopping by Takai By Angela for the most breathtaking pieces. Have a  look at this deep blue piece or this multicolored floral gemstone necklace. Amazing to say the least! They stock a wide range of unique pieces to fit every budget and every style. Remember that saying. Nothing haunts us like the things we don’t buy? Yes that one! Don’t be in that position. Pick up what you like while you’re over at Takai by Angela. After all, I have enough jewelry said no one ever. 

I went pop yet again for this gorgeous layered skirt, a gift from a great friend of mine Chinny for my 1 year bloggerversary coming up in 2 weeks. (Umm, yes I’m now accepting congratulatory gifts as of today lol). Impeccable timing since I was shopping for purple bottoms anyways. It’s not only full and layered, it also has a sheen to it and offers just the right amount of oomph. Full skirts are so feminine and elegant. Add a floppy hat to the mix for a playful and really cool twist. Much as I tried I couldn’t get my hot lil hands on any floppy hats that I liked enough.

Full skirts of this nature look best worn with very simple classic tops. Tucked in for a very clean and polished look. Crop tops on the other hand are so trendy and a perfect match for a high waisted skirt. Whatttt??? You know I had to eeny meeny miny moe to decide on one, hehe. I ended up wearing it with the crop white zippered and very edgy blazer.

An ultra luxurious skirt like this one could easily and very surprisingly be a versatile piece. I bet you’re wondering where I’m going with this but yes, you heard me right, it really could be a versatile piece. You can pair it with a simple silk tank top for a black tie event. Add a scarf or a simple necklace and a clutch to finish off the look. Scarlet lipstick and matching nails will get you there even faster. You can also pair it with a cashmere top for dinner out with friends. It’s however not your typical lift up and walk through the garden full skirt. Not that versatile, hehe.

I trust you had a great week. I was sick as a dog, managed to smile at the camera tho, :). How are you spending today? Hosting or being hosted? Happy 4th of July. Have fun!



Deets
Top By Collection Bebe (Old)
Skirt - Gifted
Necklace - Takai By Angela (Here)
Orange Boy Bag By Chanel
Purple Bag By Prada
So Kate By Christian Louboutin

Thanks for stopping by, keep thinking the purple thoughts. Xo...
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121 comments:

  1. Love the look Idu, and the neck piece is absolutely pretty, I'm so sorry about your comments on my blog , I lost all my comments on my blog due to some technical ,geeky , nerdy stuffs that happened on my Blogger dashboard . I hope its rectified under the disqus comment platform where they are saved. Hope you have a great weekend . I always love stopping by here ,your outfits are very very lovely.

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    1. Disqus is pretty good, you should be fine. In having technical issues right now myself. I'm on it. Thanks a lot. Glad you love stopping by :)...

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  2. Amazing outfit and amazing expression .You have a way of easily putting your views across powerfully and succinctly to your fans.IDU GUY.

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    1. Hahahaaa, this your special name for me. You commented as anonymous but it gave away your identity right away. But I have calmed down some. I still got style but I'm much calmer with the guy/ nlecha, haha. Thank you so much...

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  3. U look utterly amazing, my friend!

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  4. My lady 👏 bravo. You're looking young and smart everyday. God Bless you.

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  5. Breathtaking and gorgeous. The necklace is a show stopper! FABULOUS!!

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  6. You are rocking that fabulous skirt! Smashing outfit and wishing you a lovely weekend. <3 /Madison
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    1. And I keep thinking up other ways to style it. Thanks Madison.

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  7. Your look is so impeccably beautiful...am so in love with the christian louboutinbso kate pumps..

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    1. So Kates are as uncomfortable as they are pretty and sexy. Sad, lol. Thanks a lot, xx

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  8. That necklace is one of a kind- so beautiful! And yes, you look stunning in purple :) Plus, that lipstick colour- wow. xx Maja
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    1. Gotta check Takai for Angela, this statement necklace is out of this world, Idu! Looks like it was made for you! Such a match with your make up and skirt! Amazing lady look, darling!!! Stunning as always! Hope you're doin well now?

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    2. I love statement necklaces and this is truly one of a kind. Thanks a lot Maja, I see the world in purple lol. Xx

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    3. Definitely do that Ira. This was perfect for me and I didn't want to take it off at the end of the day hehe. Yes I'm 100% again thank goodness. Laying in bed sick truly sucks. Thanks a lot, xx

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  9. That is an insanely gorgeous skirt. Love the necklace too. Fab as always!

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    1. 2 Unbelievably gorgeous pieces. I can't wait till the next time I wear them. Thanks Chineze, xx

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  10. great post dear
    you look so elegant and chic
    the heels and the skirt stunning

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  11. Your midi skirt is really fantastic Idu, love so much its color.
    Chanel Boy bag is really a dream and it s the perfect finish touch of this glamourous outfit.
    Kisses.

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    1. Dania thanks darling. I totally felt like a princess in that skirt. The color was the best part, :). And yes the boy bag was a perfect touch. Have a great weekend ahead, Xx...

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  12. Your skirt is simply amazing. Purple really suits you.

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    1. I love purple and I believe it loves me right back. Thank you Izabela and thx for the nomination, xx...

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  13. Great photos :) Amazing outfit :)

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  14. Dear Idu, I understand why you love it when you wear purple! Purple is definitely your colour and I think you know already that purple symbolises the own life task! Love how you combined your outfit of today, you look again so adorable and perfect. Not to mention the two dream bags you are wearing <3 Wish you a happy start into the new week.
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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    1. Hi Rena, thanks for the lovely words. I have never not looked good in purple, one of the reasons why I love it so much. Glad you love the bags. Have a great weekend, Xx...

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  15. you look amazing dear, love your skirt and sunnies!

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  16. What a gorgeous color combo, Idu. The color palette and detailing in your outfit is stunning! The necklace is amazing. You are amazing, girl. Happy blog_anniversary, Idu. Here's to many more to come. Hope you had an amazing and happy fourth. Happy Sunday.
    kisses
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    1. I had a great 4th camped out all day by the water in San Rafael. So fun. Made it home at 2:30am. Thanks a lot darling, have a great weekend. Xx...

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  17. Amiga tu és um espetaculo arrasou com esse look amei,
    tenha uma semana abençoada.
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  18. Love all the rich colors you're wearing, your makeup is so on point!

    Angelina Is

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    1. I'm such a lover of rich and vibrant colors. Thank you Angelina, xx

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  19. You look amazing.The jewellery and the whole ensemble is prefect on this look.

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    1. The jewelry and skirt worked so well together. The rich purple was the icing on the cake. Thanks Ruth.

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  20. You look amazing dear, this color looks so amazing on you!

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  21. That purple skirt is simply divine! and the way you used those shoulder bags as chic belt bags, fashion genius alert! That purple Prada purse is just love.


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    1. Oh my I love the purple Prada purse so much. Glad you like the belt bag idea, cos the waist wants to be accssesorised too, hehe. Thank you Jess, xx

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  22. So amazing doll, this is stunning!! Love the necklace and this skirt, wow!! Marvellous you :) x

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  23. What a great gift for the upcoming blog anniversary! (I wish I could have these kind of gifts too lol) Purple is defo your color!! love this outfit from head to toe.
    Kisses
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    1. Lol, I lucked out, she is amazing. And yes it is, I love it so! Thank you Adriana, xx

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  24. Wow you look marvelous. That skirt is to die for. Sorry that you were sick. I hope you're feeling better now.


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  25. I hope you're feeling better, sweets...and congrats on the fashionablyidu blog milestone. May you continue to thrive & flourish. Bon anniversaire.

    I love this post! You look like a modern day twirling doll. I just want to cut out and mount one of these pics on a spindle that I can wind up and watch it twirl :-). Sounds weird, right? Don't know how that popped in my mind but you're such a doll! xoxo
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    1. The Cheech!! Can you believe it's been a year? It's a lot more work than I anticipated but I'm loving it and very proud of myself. I will have a very quiet/ private celebration of my baby FI. Amen, so many thanks. But I too can definitely see this mounted and spinning away. Hahaa. It's quite the look if I must say so myself. People stared. Some asked me if I was a model. Some called out 'you're killing the game'. I smiled a lot of smiles. Sending much love, thank you. Xx...

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  26. This outfit looks wonderful on you

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  27. I love everything about this look! You are so pretty in purple.

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    1. That's why I can't get enough of purple. Thank you Rachel, xx

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  28. Hi, I love that necklace and the purple color suits you perfectly, i have seen other look with this fab colors and you always looks fantastic.
    Have and amazing day,
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    1. Thanks a lot Arely. The necklace is perfection. Check out Takai Ba Angela when you get a chance. Have a great weekend.

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  29. Another stunning look from you!! Hope you feel better soonest and happy anniversary! Love the look with the brown chanel bag. You look amazing in purple.
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    1. Hey girl! I do. Don't you just love that color? Thanks a lot, xx

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  30. OMG! This is probably my favorite look you've put together! I just love everything about this! Color of your skirt is really nice and your bag is amazing!!! Have a nice day, kisses (and thank you for your visit),
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    1. Glad you like it Eni. I'm such a lover of brights, :). Thank you for always stopping by, xx

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  31. My dear Idu, you always look fabulous. Love this outfit and the necklace a lot. Your statement pieces definitely make a STATEMENT darling. Gorgeous!!!!

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    1. :) I'm glad you love this look darling. Also glad the statement pieces make a statement, that's the intent right? Lol. Thank you darling, xx

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  32. Excellent outfit my dear, colorful and classy! The skirt is so unique and the statement necklace is perfect for this outfit. You look beautiful my friend. Kisses! xo

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    1. Michelle thanks a lot love. Those two pieces worked very well together. Great pairing for sure. Thank you and have a great weekend ahead, xx

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  33. omg, that necklace is so statement!

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    1. Great, I will checkout your giveaway. Hopefully it's still open. Thanks a lot.

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  34. Amazing look ! I love the skirt !

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  35. Waw I love this purple outfit!

    Kisses. ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

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  36. Idu, love the pink lipstick on you. The necklace is so pretty and that orange boy bag....damn! LOVE it ❤

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  37. You've only been blogging for one year? Congrats! I would have thought you were doing this for much longer. This blog is sooo polished and professional, keep it up!

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    1. Those are happy words you just spoke. I'm glad my blog looks that good. Thank you Danielle. You really just made my day.

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  38. Wow, the lips color looks so pretty on you. you look superb <3


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    1. It's a mix of pink and nude. Thank you Rakhshanda, xx

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  39. Oh Idu You look phenomenal ;) That lila skirt on you is gorgeous, and your style is simply beautiful :) I fancy very much that lovely necklace! Wonderful look from head to toe <3

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    1. I so appreciate you stopping by and sprinkling love. I love the skirt and the necklace really hard. Have a great weekend ahead darling. Xx

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  40. Like a princess <3 i love ure skirt
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  41. Loving the shades, and the statement necklace is gorgeous.
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    1. I love the shades too. You know I had to get them in every color, lol. Thanks Latoya, xx

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  42. Love this whole outfit and all the pops of colors. I also love how you matched your makeup to your outfit

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  43. Idu you are always so elegant edgy and am always positively surprised whenever I come and visit. Loving this,kisses

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    1. Hey Sanya! Glad you love. Thank you darling, xx

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  44. the necklace is everything, the skirt is too cute, you look absolutely gorg in this outfit, love your dope sense of style.
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    1. Thank you Ifiok! Stop by Takai when you have a minute. Such lovely pieces. Have a fabulous weekend ahead love, xx

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  45. I really love when you embrace the colourful items confidently! If I were your daughter, I would mingling around your wardrobes everyday!

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    1. Hahahaaa that's too funny but she does. Nonstop. I love colors so much. Thanks a lot Gail, xx

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  46. All I can say is FABULOUS!!!!!

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    1. Thanks for the love and have a great weekend Olasumnbo, xx

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  47. All I can say is FABULOUS!!!!!

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  48. Thanks for the invite, I will do that.

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  49. I'm in love with that skirt - so damn GOOD and CHIC!! Looking gorgeous as always, dear Idu. :)

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    1. Thank you Missy darling! The skirt is truly magical. Both style and color- PERFECT!

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  50. Thanks darling, and you do the same.

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  51. glamour, glamour, glamour, la falda super guay, cool, el bolso guau y los zapatos fantasticos, el outfit un diez

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    1. Hello Javier, thanks a lot. Have a good weekend.

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  52. I can't get enough of these pics, you look smashing. You made my day just gulping on these pics. Keep it up, can't wait for your next snap Idu.

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    1. I'm so glad to have made your day. Hopefully I keep you engaged always, :))). Thank you...

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  53. Fantastic skirt, I like it with the purple bag as a belt!
    Great neclace too ;)

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    1. It's fantastic for sure. Wearing my bag as a belt is becoming a habit, not sure if it's a good or bad habit, lol. But yes, the necklace is everything, I love it. Do stop by the website sometime, :)...

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  54. Purple rocks!!!! I love this whole look ahhh. I love that purple skirt its so different and so beautiful! That necklace makes everything just come together so perfectly! Your style is gorgeous and glam!

    Jasmine :)

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    1. I totally agree, purple rocks beyond words. Honestly that skirt is so magical. Just stunning. Thank you very much, :)..

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  55. You rocking the outfit, those gorgeous heels your makeup is on point! Very very professional done.
    I really like you style and everything:)

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