Ode to My Fashion

 After two years of dodging the disease, I finally got Covid-19.  Shirt- Knit crop top and hat- Numero Uno Jeans - Sandaga market Bag - HLM market Sandals - La Folie  It happened rather suddenly. One night I was eating diner at home and I could not even finish my plate. My stomach was feeling weird. It was unusual because I am glutton; even when I am really sick, I still manage to eat. I thought it was a side effect of the deworming medecine I took earlier. But then I started to have the shivers. I took some medecine and went to bed. Early the following morning, my body was still aching so I took some aspirin, ate breakfast and proceeded to work from home. My voice was also starting to break. Things got worse in the afternoon, after I lied down. My entire body felt like it had been beaten. I was sore and could not even move. I did not even eat food the rest of the day. At night, my Mother forced me to drink one of her tisane made of lemon, natural herbs, ginger and h...

Hello my dears!!  Today I will show you how to make or revamp your accessories using Cowrie shells. Cowrie shells are shells from sea snails. They are very popular in Western Africa. In the past they were used as currency. And even nowadays some medium use them to read the future. But it is mostly used to make accessories. They have been popping everywhere recently, used as accessories.  I gave this thing for Cowrie shell. I particularly fancy them as accessories. In the past, I have purchased bracelets, earrings, rings, pendants made or inspired by cowrie shells. Recently I was about to order some nice jewelry online made with cowrie shells, until I realized that I could make them easily.    Waist Beads Chain with cowrie accents What you need: - elastic thread - cowrie shells - beads - charms - scissors  First off, place some beads on a tray for easier use. I like to make patterns before putting them on the elastic thread. Then, one by one I put the beads on th...

Hello and Happy New Year all! I hope you got to spend a great end of the year with your family and friends. Last december was busy to say the least with my side hustle and work. I did manage to spend some quality time with family and friends. However, the end of 2021, and beginning of 2022 was plagued with health scare. First off, a close family member had covid. It was the first time someone in my close circle had the disease. So far, only colleagues and friends I barly see had told me they had the disease. We had to cancel our family diner plans on christmas and isolated for a bit. Thankfully none of us were infected. And after a week, the family member was feeling better.  Then beginning of January, my own father was not feeling well. We had to take him to the hospital and after several medical testings, it turns out he had anemia. We were all grateful that it was nothing worse. But the entire ordeal got me thinking. I must take care of myself better.  Scarf - gift Dress - ...