Saturday, February 13, 2016



Tis the season for bouquets that will make your heart flutter, gourmet chocolates and teary eyed proposals. Cupid’s annual big day is tomorrow. Romance is in the air and you have absolutely no reason not to love up on your partner or heck on yourself :D.

Americans alone purchase fifty eight million pounds of ice cream on Valentines weekend, so if you find yourself with no valentine, be a part of the ice cream buying crew regardless and enjoy a date with your ice cream. Oh and there's always good ole Netflix or Lifetime, hehe. Have fun. 

What are you indulging in this V-Day? The darkest of Belgian chocolates? Pure decadence! Dinner at that restaurant where you both had your first date? Couples massage? An intimate candle lit dinner at home, serving all kinds of yummy delights and staying very close to the bedroom? Hehe. The whole shebang? Why not? Relax and enjoy the whole hoopla, we only get one day out of 365 dedicated to romance even though true love should really be celebrated by making everyday special.  

If you follow fashion closely you’d remember this Celine camel high waist pants that made the waves in 2014 and had gals all over drooling. I too indulged back then and have styled it many different ways. What I love the most about it is the length. It's not your regular floor grazing length and not too short either. The high waist totally highlights my midsection. The stylish flare leg features buttons down the hem. Gosh how I love that detail! I paired it with of all things a red top. Red is one hue that I am so not drawn to but hey, it’s Valentines and nothing would enhance your ‘hauteness' quite like a red and camel combo - I’m in love!!!

 Back to front shirt is my trend du jour (batting my false lashes). I styled one here paired with a skirt and today I'm showing another way to style it. Pony, leopard and lace ankle boots, 2 dozen long stem red roses and Christian Louboutin goodies tied it all together. 

That hair though! I know, I know. Like I stated here, some readers on my Facebook page have been asking me to switch things up and sport a different hair style. I’ve loved and worn my pixie cut for the longest time. It’s my signature, period. It takes a strong face to pull off hair as short as mine and baby I think I got what it takes, ;). I said I’d work on it and this is me working on it.

 My neice Chisara the 24 year old vlogger of Afrolegalise who believes bright colors and bold hairstyles are reflective of her personality made it happen. It felt weird initially but it’s starting to grow on me. I hope you like it cos it may be around for a minute. As in, I’ll be switching between the short and the long.

The weather has been amazing lately but sadly busy times are not letting up. On a lighter note one of my parents at work walked up to me on Thursday and said, “you have more soul in your shoes than James Brown had in his whole body”. You know I laughed long and hard. 

How was your week? 

Happy Valentines weekend darlings!

Your thoughts on this look?


Deets
Shirt - Halston
Pants - Celine
Belt - Chanel
Heels - Christian Louboutin

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

  1. my dear Idu ! as usual you look fabulous ! I love the new hair they are hadding a touch of softness . Very pretty.

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  2. Such an elegant outfit,i love it!! <3 Love your hair dear,it suits you so much better than the previous one :)

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  3. As usual you look stunning!!!.but I still love your short hair. It's you............

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  4. How can you always be that elegant? Love the pants and belt!

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  5. absolutely awesome, my dear, I can't take my eyes off your Céline pants, they're perfection
    happy Valentine's day
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  6. omg the red colour and those heels! Why you are so chic! I love your hair also, it goes very well with this look :)

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  7. Classy and stylish! This hairstyle is absolutely amazing on you! I'm in love with a super curly hair! Gorgeous and beautiful as usual! Have an amazing weekend and Valentine's day!
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  8. Wow those trousers are a great fit for you, they look fabulous! Aww I love the roses :)

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  9. Idu darling, I like your hair style - even a lot! And also your outfit is again so wonderful - I'm not sursprised you wear this fantastic pants often. I think I won't celebrate Valentine's - as this is simply not usual in my generation here in Bavaria but you are right: it is definitely a good reason to indulge in sweets and ice cream :) Enjoy V-Day!
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  10. Those high waist pants are to die for...and I sure love the heels you paired them with...endless legs are always a good look:)

    I do agree that camel and red are a great colour combo...and perfect for Valentine's day.

    Your new hairdo is awesome but I also like your pixie, so good to know you will rotate between these two hairdos. I don't do much with my hair, but I braid it often because my husband loves that...so maybe I will do it tomorrow.

    You look utterly gorgeous dear!!!!

    p.s as for Valentine's day, I don't have a stick routine but I like to plan a little getaway for us if I can get away with it:)...and usually we go to mass to celebrate Saint Valentine...but as tomorrow is Sunday I guess we'll be going to mass regardless of that.

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  11. Que luxo amiga você é arrasou show esse look amei
    esse cabelo é encantador amei.
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  12. The outfit is beautiful and so are you and the new hair style does look great on you. It's nice to change things up every now and then.
    Have a blessed weekend.

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  13. Great look and your hair is absolutely gorgeous! Happy Valentines Day!

    xoxo

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  14. Stunning! I see your photos twice and I'm crazy in love with this look and your awesome hair!
    xx

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  15. Like it??? I LOVE IT!!! Sweet sixteen, your niece did a great job the hair gives you a very very sophisticated look. Speaking of ice cream , i 'll be one of those relaxing with magnums and and some chocolates tomorrow. I love the high waist pants and you look so stunning in this look . Happy Valentine's weekend Love !

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  16. Wow! I love your new hair! <3 You look great!

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  17. Beautiful outfit, handbag and flowers. Also love your hair style :)
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  18. happy valentines day!!!! hope you have a great week!!!!

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  19. Wow I had no idea people actually do that on V Day?! I mean over here people joke about sitting home alone eating ice cream but still, it never really occurred to me that they would. I don't have anyone special in my life right now and thankfully I am too jet lagged to even feel depressed about it today lol. Anyhoo, loving this look (as always, perfection Idu) but your hair is absolutely stunning. Loving it and I hope you had/have a beautiful Valentine's Day.

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  20. Hi Idu! Act like you are totally shocked if you see a picture of that hair on instagram sometimes next week. Welcome to the big hair club! But as much as I love it, I miss the short hair a lot. I'm glad you will be switching back and forth! The parent must have made your day. This is a beautiful quote. What a beautiful color combo! I love it.

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  21. This is a definitely stunning look.
    I would say that the night would probably turns well with this outfit.
    Lovin the flares.

    Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  22. Love your outfit, XXX
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  23. Idu sweetie, amazing outfit as usual. The hair o me gosh looks so good on you. So elegant dear.

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  24. I'm following you now, hope you follow back!
    Keep in touch!
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  25. very nice outfit my dear!

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  26. These trousers are just amazing!

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  27. Amazing outfit,loving the hair babe xxxxx

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    xoxo

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  28. I invited a friend of mine and his girlfriend to my house, cooked and enjoyed it with them/fam. It was a day filled with laughter.
    You look beautiful and radiant. Great hair!! :)

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  29. Beautiful! :D love these bright and colourful oufit photos

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  30. That fact about all the ice cream purchased on Valentine's weekend is pretty astounding. I'm married but we choose not to celebrate as we're more about the whole love every day thing :) Another amazing outfit Idu! That shade of red is fabulous on you!

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  31. Oh wow, I didn't recognise you, Idu. That hair looks amazing on you!

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  32. Idu, I like the camel pants... they have such a great detail and look stunning with your animal print high heels... wow... I totally agree that you rock the pixie cut..not a lot of women can but you definitely can... xox The long hair is interesting, I think I need to get use to it :-)... you look gorgeous as always girl xox

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  33. Wonderful outfit. You look great!

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  34. I love big hair and this one looks amazing on you!yes camel and red is such a perfect combo! Stunning look as always. Hope you had a great Valentines day!
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  35. Wow Idu, I love your new hair, you look chic and gutsty! Of course I love the Louboutin too ;)
    Have a lovely day my dear!
    xx
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  36. so great..wow that hair and roses...Happy Valentine's Day, Idu..

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  37. Hello Idu,

    nice pants - cool colour. and this belt is very unique. gosh, strange hairdo...;-)

    Bye.

    Jennifer

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  38. You should wear red more often, it looks great on you!
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  39. Idu you look stunning. I love love love the new hair. Gosh, you look amazing, girl. Happy new week, darling.
    kisses
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  40. Looking marvellous in those pants and heels! And I love the hair, girl! :)

    My V-day was very boring as I was recovering from a music festival! I just spent it chilling with lots of M&M's! :P

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  41. You look absolutely stunning, hun! Flawless outfit!
    And I love your hair!
    xxx
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  42. Beautiful! You look gorgeous in this outfit and I love you hair! Stunning like always :)

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    xx

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  43. Great look as always. Really loving the new hairdo!
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  44. Your shoes are to die for....wow...
    Love the pants!!!!
    See you soon dear!
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  45. Aww this shoe is so cute.....crying i want i want... The top is bae

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  46. Those pants are gorgeous and the shoes! I love the long hair as well. You look absolutely stunning!
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  47. Wow... those shoes! You got a funny compliment out of them though... SOUL!!!!


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  48. My Glamorous Queen Idu! I miss your cropped hair, but this hairdo takes away my breathe!
    Love,
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  49. Hello gorgeous! I spent Valentine's Day with a bad flu (not over yet), while I see you are killing it with this amazing red and camel combo! I adore high waisted flare pants, and they look so flattering on you! I love your bag too and your Loubotin are simply divine. You are my favourite diva you know that!! Baci, Valeria - Coco et La vie en rose NEW POST

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  50. Like your pants and hair :)
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  51. breathtaking as always,your hair is awesome wow
    You look awesome

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  52. I had no idea people bought that much ice cream?! I indulged in some froyo and candies but I maybe my guy and I should have jumped on the ice cream train haha.

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  53. You look amazing, i love those rose and your heels.
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  54. so elegant and classy :) the combination of those pants and shoes is amazing :)
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  55. Fell in love with this look when I saw it on Instagram! Love the colors!
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  56. You look so lovely!
    Nice pants...
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  57. You always look absolutely stunning in everything you wear!
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  58. you look amazing Idu. Loving the big hair
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  59. Classy pants, love the red belt!

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  60. You glow in every look darling.. Love the big hair soo much
    And outfit always soo fabulous!!!
    I always love you in bright colours..

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  61. Gorgeous outfit, and I adore your curly hair! You look beautiful Idu.Your confidence shines bright!

    xx,
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  62. That hair!! Funnily enough I actually love the pixie crop on you and think it looks amazing! Gorgeous outfit though, loving the colours and the Loubies!

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  63. beautiful shoes!!

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  64. You always look absolutely fabulous!! I am loving those pants especially.

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  65. You are sooo beautiful!

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  66. Wow! You absolutely look fabulous.
    loving the red vibe!

    xx
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  67. Interesting and bold styling. You have beautiful hair, their envy you very much!
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  68. The heels is so beautiful! And you look so glam in this outfit too :)

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  69. I see someone has made a few changes
    like they say 'Change is Good'
    I think it takes such a bold person to make changes to their signature look but you've pulled it off well
    flaunt it woman!!! Nothing cuts the afro curly hair better on a woman of colour
    Happy Vday

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  70. That red & camel looks gorgeous on you Idu! I love camel. Gorgeous bouquet of red roses! DREAMY!
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  71. lovely...I love your top..your weave suits...big hair....yassss...
    xx
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  72. Oh baby you look amazing in this Valentines inspo edition! Red color is fabulous choice for you, suit you perfect :) Love you hairstyle, its super cool! Stunning heels and sunnies.
    Lots of kisses and have a fantastic day :***

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  73. OMG I love your hair!!!! Such a change, but I love it! Those shoes are gorgeous, and your outfit is so chic. Great look all together.

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  74. your outfit is so chic.!
    your hair is slayed.!
    shoes on fleek
    your fashion sense is #goals.

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  75. I really missed your slayage and amazing style. As always i adore your post. The photography is on point, the style is chic and the love of the purple colour is undeniably on fleek.

    PS: I received the holiday wishes and your message on the blog. You are a gem. Keep shining darling.

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  76. This is a killing outfit. Love everything in it, but the red shirt is an amazing classic piece!

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  77. Wow, i looooove loooove this! I'm definutely your new follower :)

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  78. Hello,

    Wooow, perfect look, looove it ! :D

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  79. This is such a beautiful look dear, love the combination!!!

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  80. Wow! What a beautiful combination!!! Totally love your pants and your hair is wonderful! :)
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