Ode to My Fashion

 Hello Hello! Since 2020, I was craving a change in style. I found my style to be basic and uninspiring. I remember my co-workers telling me to remove my head scarf and opt for Beyoncé style wig. Other friends suggested I start dressing sexy. However tempting that maybe, I just could not. It is not necessarily for religious reasons. I know myself enough to know that I love being vain, and pretty and girly. But dressing sexy is not really who I am. And believe me I have tried.  Depuis 2020, j'avais envie d'un changement de look. Je trouvais mon style basique et sans intérêt. Je me souviens que mes collègues m'ont conseill é  d'enlever mon foulard et d'opter pour une perruque de style Beyoncé. D'autres amis m'ont suggéré de commencer à m'habiller sexy. Aussi tentant que cela puisse être, je ne pouvais tout simplement pas. Ce n'est pas nécessairement pour des raisons religieuses. Je me connais suffisamment pour savoir que j'aime être vaniteuse, joli

 I am one of the luckiest girl in the world.  I am not sure if I have already mentioned it on this blog or not, but in recent years I have been very lucky at winning giveaways on social media.  Je suis l'une des filles les plus chanceuses du monde. Je ne sais pas si je l'ai déjà mentionné sur ce blog ou non, mais ces dernières années, j'ai eu beaucoup de chance de gagner des cadeaux sur les réseaux sociaux. Total look -  Numero Uno Glasses - Optic Ponty Accessories - Sandaga market All my life, I always felt like I was not lucky. I rarely won at games or raffles. However, in recent years, things have changed. I won many giveaways on Instagram and Twitter. So far I have won: a brunch for two at the Pullman hotel, a bag filled with beauty products for Valentine's day, a free one foot long tapas at Novotel Hotel, an Iftar Diner at Pullman hotel and recently a trip for the World Cup in Qatar. Yes, you read that right? An all expenses paid trip for two to the World Cup event

Hello I just realized that in all my years of blogging, I may or may not have introduced myself to you. So today's post is all about me. Bonjour Je viens de réaliser qu'au cours de toutes mes années de blogs, je me suis peut-être jamais présentée. Donc, le billet d'aujourd'hui est à propos de moi. Top and shoes - Numero Uno Skirt - thrifted Accessories - HLM market My name is Michelle and I am currently 42 years old.  I am a   Muslim. I was born and raised in Dakar, Senegal, a small city in a small country on the western part of Africa. I am a mother to two teenage boys and I have been divorced for over five years now. I currently work full time for an international development agency. Yet on my spare time I design and sell clothes for my brand called Sinniature.  Je m'appelle Michelle et j'ai 42 ans. Je suis un musulmane. Je suis née et j'ai grandi à Dakar, au Sénégal, une petite ville dans un petit pays de l'Afrique  de l'ouest . Je suis mère de de

 Hello! I had one busy weekend. Let me recap! Bonjour! J'ai eu un week-end chargé. Je vous raconte. Altered Zara dress - Numero Uno Scarf - Gift Bag - thrifted Leather sandals - Ngaye Necklace - bought from a friend On friday, I had my niece sleep over because she wanted to spend time with her older cousins, my sons. My niece is 3 and slept over in our house only once last year during Christmas. She also stayed with us for one night during our get away to Somone over the Summer (more on that later on the blog). Her stay started flawlessly. By now we now her wants and needs: watch cartoons on YouTube, drink juice, eat candy (she calls chewing gum for some reason). She also had pizza for diner with her cousins, almost trying to grab all the food and wanting to save some for the day after (clever girl). However, soon enough she started with her antics: messing with the living room decorations, wanting to play with the water cooler, biting my son to get attention, asking me questions e

 Hi! I was discussing with a friend living abroad about social clubs, the type of place where people pay a membershi p and can join to do different activities such as sport, and leisure . She was hoping to join a posh club in her city in an effort to widen her horizons and meet new people. I told her that I found the idea of clubs to be elitist and racist but th at I could understand her need to join one .   Salut! Je discutais avec une amie vivant à l'étranger de clubs sociaux, le type d'endroit où les gens paient une certaine somme et peuvent s'inscrire pour faire différentes activités comme le sport et les loisirs. Elle espérait rejoindre un club chic de sa ville dans le but d'élargir ses horizons et de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes. Je lui ai dit que je trouvais l'idée des clubs élitiste et raciste mais que je pouvais comprendre son besoin d'adherer a un. Tee - from my Mom Pants - gift Leather bag - Jolof Cuir Collection Shoe