Ode to My Fashion

 Hello! I was planning on doing a post showcasing all the glittery outfits one could wear during the holiday season in hopes to inspire y’all. However, the way I have been busy lately trying to bank on holiday season to « relaunch » my brand, I am not sure I even have the time. Influencers and fashion bloggers make it seem easy. But picking outfits and shooting them is no joke. In the past, I have done it but it took me months to compile all the looks and finally post them. At this rate, I may publish that post by mid May. Lol. Headband, Sweater, pleated skirt And sandals all from Numero Uno  Earrings - Imaara  Ring - Marche Sandaga  Anyway, enough with the excuses. I recently got the opportunity to wear such holiday party worthy outfit. It was my brother’s birthday and his wife decided to throw him a surprise party. Well it was supposed to be a surprise but my brother is so nosy that nothing passes him by. Plus, I asked him to chauffeur me around town to pick up his cake and drinks fo

 In my forever quest to find the best eating places in Dakar, I decided to check the Sunday brunch at the Novotel with the kids recently. I have been to the Novotel several times in my lifetime. I started when I was a teen for swimming lessons. When I returned home, I patronized the place many times for work and for fun. When Covid hit the country, the hotel served as quarantine facilities. They reopened to the general public last year and introduced a new brunch formula.  Dress - Numero Uno  Shoes - H&M Bag - Gift  Now let me give you my review of the brunch.  The price of the brunch is very attractive: 20.000 FCFA for adults, and 12.000 FCFA for kids 4 to 12 years old. I think it is one of the cheapest among the major hotels in the city. Another great aspect is that the brunch is centered around kids activities with access to the pool, ride on poneys and others games provided. The restaurant itself is not super huge but the decor is nice and cosy enough. They also have outside s