STYLING YOUR FOOD BABY

Hi everyone, so today's dedicated to REAL talk.  The bodycon dress is one of the fashion trends that seems to be sticking around for a while!  Probably because they’re so easy to wear and style, and you know, you really get to show off that killer bod. No complaints here!

However, a bodycon dress and a food baby = No bueno, especially if you're having that goooood dinner. But before, you kick the bodycon dress out of your outfit plans hear me out. My favorite thing to do in times like this is throw on a kimono or even a poncho.

Kimonos are light, they’re breezy, they’re super stylish and best of all, they’re very comfortable! They also come in a variety of colors, prints, and lengths. Now that we're transitioning to Fall, Ponchos are a chic option as well- they'll keep you warm, cover up your food baby, and take your outfits to the next level! Throw your kimono/poncho on after dinner or take it off when your food baby subsides more. Simple!

CELEBRITY STYLE: Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian is one person who really knows how to rock this trend! This concept has been her style secret throughout this her second pregnancy with husband, Kanye West.

BONUS: Lightweight sleeveless jackets and vest do the same trick too! And of course, this is also a style plus for my curvy ladies out there. Even for anyone out there on the journey of self-love and body confidence and you're a bit apprehensive about bodycon styles, try this trick to ease your way into the trend.

Watch my video on this style hack on my YouTube channel HERE. What style hacks do you know? Please share! If you have any style hack questions, leave them in the comments as well! :)

Xo 

Kike.

STYLING PENCIL SKIRTS SERIES - LOOKBOOK VIDEO

Hi guys! How's your week going? So I've posted up the look book for this series: How to style pencil skirts. I really wanted to make a video on this topic to show that pencil skirts can be cool & versatile. Although most of the looks in this lookbook are dressy, you'll notice that little details here and there in the construction of the skirts and styling help re-vamp the entire outfit; thereby, creating a refreshing look.

Well, I hope you guys enjoy! Please leave me some feedback and any video ideas you'd like to see! See you in my next post!

Xo

Kike.

STYLING PENCIL SKIRTS SERIES | OUTFIT ONE

Hi guys!
Yes, it's really me. I'm back. Yaay! So... a lot happened during my very infamous hiatus: I finally graduated uni, tried crochet braids, got engaged, and I'm turning 21 next week! Yay me. Okay, so I'm just kidding about the getting engaged part. Lol, sorry.

Nonetheless, I'm happy to be blogging again. I'm coming with a blog series showing you why you should rock pencil skirts more often and exactly how you can do that! And for added bonus, I'm making a video so you can actually see these outfits in motion.

Most times, we associate pencil skirts with just workplace outfits but throw them out for off-duty looks. We're not only going to discuss the popular jersey pencil skirts, but we'll also discuss pairing pencil skirts in unexpected and fun geometric cuts, colors, lengths and textures. I'm super stoked to show you guys what's in stock for you in the upcoming posts.

In this outfit, we're playing with a green monochrome color palette. Instead of wearing the same shade top to bottom, try pairing a lighter and darker shade of the same color. This instantly creates some interest and dimension to the outfit, thus making it less dull and plain.

Another trick to this outfit is the gold snaps on the side of the skirt. You guys have seen this pencil skirt in one of my previous posts. My other favorite thing about it, aside from the bright color, is the gold snaps on the side. These are perfect for that extra spice I'm talking about. You can tone embellishments like this down with neutrals for a daytime appropriate look, or highlight them with other metallic accessories for a night out! 

Also guys, get creative and try some DIYs! Take a trip to the dollar store or your local fabric store, purchase some bling you like, go home and create your very own piece however you like it! You can even try adding some tassels, fringe or feathers to the edges of your skirt, if you like. That's the fun part about DIYs: you truly get to create whatever you want! :)

Top: H&M | Skirt: JCPenney | Sunnies & Jewelry: Aldo | Shoes: Shoedazzle

Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you in my next post!

Xo

Kike.

How To Wear Black And White Without Looking Boring

What's up friends? Today, I decided to show you how to wear Black and White without looking plain and boring. Welcome to class. Lol.

Black and White are the go-to colors that would come to mind for a formal event. This is even more true for guys. Lol. For my ladies, however, if you're like me, you will never ever wear a plain White shirt with a plain Black skirt. Ever.

Jacket: Dynamite | Dress: Sirens | Shoes: JustFab 

My #1 tip is color! To add dimension and interest to this outfit, I played around with color. Instead of going for the usual Black, White and Red, I paired a Turquoise snake print sandal with the outfit. I also added a splash of Orange with a belt to define my waistline. I usually like to do a bright red lip color too.

My blazer and dress are of two different materials and prints: Chiffon & Jacquard. This helps to add texture to the look, which makes the outfit look more fun and stylish. So you can mix prints, or pair a bold color with a Black and White print.

However, if you would still like to go for a more minimalist but chic look, you can do a well structured skirt with a different texture than usual (leather pencil skirt, Scuba midi skirt, Black skater midi skirt, high waist wide leg pants, a leather mini skirt). For a blouse, try different sleeve lengths, materials, cuts, etc). 

And the simplest tip of all, it doesn't always have to be White on top, you can turn it around! 

I was a bit iffy about the Orange belt? What do you guys think? Belt or No Belt?

Xo

Kike.

BASICS | Denim on Denim

Hello ladies, how's it going? So I was wondering what to share with you guys in this post. As I sit by my beside typing, I just realized that Summer is coming to an end really soon. Honestly, I'm really not a huge fan of Summer. The only thing I love about it is the late and extremely beautiful sunsets. Here, the sun usually sets around 10pm in the peak of Summer. However, I noticed in the past few days that it's starting to get dark around 9:25pm. 

This reminds me of only one thing: SCHOOL! This Summer has been my busiest yet. I usually travel somewhere every Summer, but this year I decided not to travel out of Canada to experience it in its fullest. Ummm, right now, I'm not quite sure how I feel about that decision. LOL. I feel really tired and stressed out. Regardless, I am grateful to God to be alive and talking to you guys today. :)

Top: Urban Planet | Jeans: F21 | Sandals: Boohoo | Necklace: Aldo | Bracelet: Ghana

In the kind of world we live in today, it's really easy to be worried and get stressed out about everything. Everyone works so hard. Working hard isn't enough anymore. You have to work twice as hard to keep up with everything. Two Bible scriptures that really put me in my place when I start to worry are:

Philippians 4: 6-7

"6. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

AND

Matthew 6: 26-34

"26 Look at the birds in the air. They don't plant or harvest or store food in barns, but your heavenly Father feeds them. And you know that you are worth much more than the birds. 27 You cannot add any time to your life by worrying about it. 28 "And why do you worry about clothes? Look at how the lilies in the field grow. They don't work or make clothes for themselves. 29 But I tell you that even Solomon with his riches was not dressed as beautifully as one of these flowers.30 God clothes the grass in the field, which is alive today but tomorrow is thrown into the fire. So you can be even more sure that God will clothe you. Don't have so little faith! 31 Don't worry and say, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?' 32 The people who don't know God keep trying to get these things, and your Father in heaven knows you need them. 33The thing you should want most is God's kingdom and doing what God wants. Then all these other things you need will be given to you. 34 So don't worry about tomorrow, because tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own."

When ever I read these texts, I am reminded to just have Faith in God, take off the limitations I set on him, and understand that I will receive what I need not because I'm qualified but because of God's mercy and kindness. I hope you feel the same way too. :)

Xo 

Kike.

WHITE LACE + POLKA DOT PENCIL SKIRT

Jacket: Value Village | Top: Urban Planet | Skirt: Ghana | Purse: Gifted | Shoes: Shoedazzle (Kanaka) | Earrings: Ardene

Hello beautiful people! Welcome back to my blog! Yay! So I wore this outfit to church on Sunday. Some of you may remember this top from my Valentine's day lookbook video. The back of it is a see-through lace material, but to make it more appropriate for church, I slipped on a white chiffon cami underneath it. I was really looking to experiment with White, which is one of my favorite colors to wear because it's just so fresh and simple.

You know, initially, the idea of purchasing White shoes seemed impossible to me because I thought they would end up looking tacky and cheap on my feet. I can tell you that I was pleasantly surprised with these ones from Shoedazzle. I showed them in my Spring Haul Video and on My instagram. They're off-white and super comfortable. Far from cheap/tacky. 

Thank you so much for your support on my YouTube channel. I'm at 103 subscribers after 5 videos since I launched it! It's a grain of sand compared to many other channels, but it's only a start and I'm grateful. Please give suggestions for improvements on my videos and content. Thanks to my friend & photographer Kodjo, for taking these pictures.

Xo

Kike.

MY FIRST SPRING HAUL!!!

Hi guys! I just uploaded my very first Haul video! Yaaay! I was so nervous about it. I tend to ramble a lot when I get nervous especially when I know my actions will be visible to the public. Lol. I am trying to keep my videos to a 5 min max. time length. However, you know how shopping can be so exciting, so haul videos are usually a tad bit longer.

I'm showing you guys mostly shoes (duh! LOL), which I purchased from JustFab, Shoedazzle, Ardene, and so on over time. This time I have links to ALL the items, so you can shop them online too! I hope you enjoy! Please leave some suggestions for what you'd like me to film in the comments. 

For example: 5 ways to wear a skater skirt or White long sleeve button up, and stuff  like that. Most importantly, please join my cute little YouTube community to be among the first to watch the videos and get the items. :) I love you all. Thanks to those who have been supportive so far. :D

FTC: NOT SPONSORED

Xo

Kike.

Casual Friday: Yellow And Blue

Aaahhhh! Guess who's back?! Me! Duh! Haha. How have you been? I missed all of you oh so very much! School is over... Finals are done... So I'm back! It was so difficult for me to stay away from the blog. I kept checking back every single day. Actually, I was quite surprised that my page views didn't drastically go down the drain. Thank you for standing by and waiting for my return. And thanks to those of you who joined #KalackNation during our break. I see you. :) I have so much to tell you so keep scrolling for more. ^_^

Even though my blog was on break, I was still relatively active in building my YouTube channel. Over the years I have received many requests to start a YouTube channel. I finally gave it some thought and decided to begin my YouTube journey. So far, I must say it's been quite interesting. Filming the videos is always fun; although there are stressful times like when, unknown to me, my camera suddenly goes off while I'm recording. Fun times. Have you visited my channel? You should. :D I'm still experimenting right now with it. As you may have noticed, I have used different editing styles, locations (all in my room), lighting and stuff like that. I am trying all these things to find the best setting for filming. Speaking about filming, I am currently working on 3 video projects for you guys: Spring look-book (even though it's still cold here), 50 Random Facts, and my Shoe collection! You should subscribe HERE to be a part of my journey. :)

 

 Top: Suzy Shier | Shorts: DIY | Shoes: UrbanOg | Poncho/Kimono: Ardene | Clutch: Itunu

Now, unto today's outfit. One thing you should know is I never wear short shorts. NEVER. So now you're wondering, what exactly are you wearing in these pics then? Well, I'm wearing short shorts. The thing is my legs are one of the parts of my body that I'm very conscious about. However, I have become more confident in my body. I mean these are MY legs. I can't hate my legs. They are part of my body. These are the legs God has given to me and they are 'stuck' with me, so to speak. Too many times, we waste time wishing we could change things about us that are really perfect just the way they are. There's this saying that 'life changes when your mind changes' and that is the reason for me wearing these shorts today.

Lately, I've been feeling like I need a splash of color all over me. I was initially going to pair a White tee with this outfit, but I decided to go for this bright Yellow top (last worn HERE) to satisfy my color hunger. I wore this during my visit to Itunu's home with a fresh face. When I walked into her room, I saw this pretty coral crossbody bag. I never wear them, but I loved it so much and I told her: Yo, I'm stealing this bag. It worked perfectly with the look. A big fat thank you to Itunu for taking these lovely pics. :D

What is one body image issue you have been able to overcome? Let me know. I'll see you in my next post. Till then, remain blessed and safe. :)

Xo

Kike.