Ode to My Fashion

 Hi y’all!   During the final months of 2021, I went on a shopping spree. It was in the span of three weeks. It did not help that the clothing store I mostly buy from was on sale. I bought so many things, things that I did not probably need but definitely wanted. To make space for the new stuff, I had to let go of the old stuff. I cleaned my closet, getting rid of all the things that no longer fit my body or my lifestyle. The never worn or slightly worn clothes were sold to colleagues. I donated the used clothes.    Au cours des derniers mois de 2021, j'ai fait beaucoup de shopping. C'était en l'espace de trois semaines. C'était les soldes dans le magasin de vêtements que je fréquente le plus. J'ai acheté tellement d'habits, dont je n'avais vraiment pas besoin mais que je voulais absolument. Pour faire de la place aux nouveautés, j'ai dû me débarasser des "vieux" habits. J'ai nettoyé mon placard, me débarrassant de toutes les choses q...

 Hello! I am back again with another easy DIY for y'all. I love me a good camo jacket. I have not had the chance to get myself one. But I did get to bedazzled a hand me down  olive green jacket . This time I want to go all the way and turn up a camo jacket.  Bonjour! Je suis de retour avec un autre DIY facile. J'adore les jackets en imprim é  militaire. Je n'ai pas eu la chance de m'en procurer un. Mais j'ai pu embellir une veste vert olive il y a longtemps. Cette fois, je veux aller jusqu'au bout et embellir une veste militaire. The inspiration behind this DIY, camo jacket that was available at ModestFinds boutique on Etsy You can actually do this DIY two ways: the easier and quick way or the harder and long way.  For the easier and quick way, this is all you need - an oversized camouflage jacket (you can find many at Colobane market or at the Saturday or Wednesday thrift market)  - beaded badges  The reason why this DIY is easier is because you cheat...

Hello people! How was your Eid? If by now you do not know what is Eid, let me explain that it is a Muslim celebration that ends the long month of Ramadan during which we are fasting, praying more and trying to get closer to God.Eid is a celebration. Muslims are supposed to wear new and beautiful clothes, head to the Mosque for prayer, and then go celebrate with family and friends. In Senegal, we usually celebrate by sharing food, eating a feast (it will be the 1st time in an entire month that we get to have lunch so we indulge). After the feasting is done, we again change in fancier clothes, and go greet neighbors and/ relatives. It is also an occasion to show our clothes to our friends. Back when I was younger, it was a pleasure to go out in the streets, and check everyone out while also showing off my outfit. We would also hire a professional photographer at home to take family pcitures. Nowadays, all the showing off is done via social media as most of us have a camera phone (with tr...