PENDA SARR

Hello! It's been a while since the last blogpost...I blame my schoolwork for that haha. The academic year is almost over so I will def...

Hello!

It's been a while since the last blogpost...I blame my schoolwork for that haha. The academic year is almost over so I will definitely be posting more during the next months. Anyways, happy first day of spring! This winter was not as bad as we were expecting it to be, but I'm still glad it's over.  This is a great season for beginnings and of course, some new clothing! I've been re-organizing my closet and experimenting with my style so this was the perfect excuse to go shopping.

Before I continue, I would like to thank you all for your support. I logged in this morning and noticed the number of views I got overall and it put a huge smile on my face. This is something I always wanted to do, it just took me time to become comfortable with the idea and actually start the blog. I'm not the artistic type like many; seriously, I still draw stick figures and don't even know how to work a paintbrush. So, I thought showcasing my style through writing and photography would allow me to explore my creative side. I have a lot of ideas, projects in mind and can't wait to hopefully complete them all. So yeah, this was a quick side note to just say thank you! Ok, enough with the mushiness haha.

As I was saying, I've been doing a lot of shopping these days, mainly to get the items missing in my closet and treat myself to the things I've been eyeing for a while. Amongst them, I purchased some velvet pants, a scarf, and a blazer:

I was unsure when I bought the items but after trying them on a couple of times, I fell in love! Velvet is a fabric I usually don't wear, so I got to play around a bit before creating an outfit. I actually started looking more into it because of the remarkable comeback it's making in the fashion industry, and I'm happy I did!

Since it's spring, I found it fitting to pair the bottoms with my thin blazer, as it gives a more frivolous feel. To put the look together, I simply combined a stretchy tank top with the pants, and put the vest over it. It was fairly warm so I managed to take some shots without all the layers. Out of all the items, I think the scarf, which is also in velvet, ties the whole outfit together since it gives it a slightly sophisticated look. And yes, surprise surprise, it's all black (I swear I didn't do it on purpose this time).

The photoshoot mainly took place in my university, which has beautiful locations. We have that mix between modern areas and Harry Potter-esque buildings. I don't know why I didn't start having photoshoots here sooner but better late than ever!









Making my way downtown, walking fast:



And voila! I can't wait to put together some spring looks and show them to you guys!

Thank you for reading :)

xx

Outfit details:

Top, Pants, Shoes, Scarf: Zara

Get the look!

Top:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/t-shirts/strappy-top-c358008p3245078.html

Pants:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/trousers/view-all/flowing-culottes-c719022p3465007.html

Blazer:

http://www.asos.com/asos/asos-premium-satin-double-breasted-suit-jacket/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=6212117&clr=Cream&SearchQuery=satin+blazer&pgesize=2&pge=0&totalstyles=2&gridsize=3&gridrow=1&gridcolumn=1

Shoes:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/shoes/view-all/high-heel-leather-lace-up-sandals-c719531p3154189.html

Scarf:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/accessories/thin-scarf-c358026p3382041.html

Hello hello hello! New York Fashion Week(NYFW) is here! This month, NYFW is going to be from February 11th-18th. Luckily, my university ga...

Hello hello hello!

New York Fashion Week(NYFW) is here! This month, NYFW is going to be from February 11th-18th. Luckily, my university gave us a 10-day break and it falls at the same time of the week-long event(blessed).

I arrived in New York City on Friday February 12th. I wanted to go to some shows that night but I was too tired. I spend the night in, looking at my closet and choosing potential looks.

 My first day began on Saturday ; I had looked at the weekend's weather previously: it predicted that temperatures would be as low as 1 degree Fahrenheit, which is about -17 celsius.  With that in mind, I chose my outfit and began my day.

The shows:

Day one started extremely early because shows were around 9 and 10 am. The first one was the highly anticipated Lacoste Show, rumored to have Gigi Hadid walking. Unfortunately, Gigi was not present as she was probably modeling for another one at the same time. However, international babes such as the Dominican beauty Lineisy Monteiro and French-Ivorian sweetheart Aya Jones walked.

Afterwards, all the guests and models exited the venue. As you can imagine, it was hectic. Photographers and news reporters everywhere. Amidst all the madness, I managed to meet Aya. I talked to her for a bit, and we took a selfie, yay!

In terms of the shows, the rest went like the Lacoste one. Upon arrivals( and exits) at the venues, photographers would swarm towards everyone (celebrities and non-celebrities) to take street-style pictures of the fabulous outfits. It's always nice because afterwards you get to see wonderful body and detail shots of everyone around the city.

All in all, day one was great.  The only bad thing about it was the weather. It was extremely cold and the wind didn't help either. New Yorkers aren't used to this, the temperatures were unusual ; it felt like I was back in Canada haha. However, for the love of fashion, we all braced the cold and went from venue to venue(totally worth it honestly).

My tomboy look:

My set of clothes was carefully crafted and layered in a way which would keep me warm, comfortable and stylish. My outfit was atypical from my usual looks. I opted for the "tomboy" theme by pairing a button-up with a sweater, topped with a blazer. Finally, I accessorized with clear-frame specs.

My friend and I met up around 9 am to take some quick shots before the shows. Check him out by the way, he's an amazing fashion photographer. His website is  https://streetstylenyc.tumblr.com/post/139274459305 . Here are some of the pictures we took :









 Thanks for reading!

Enjoy your weekend and stay warm!

xx

Penda

Outfit details:

Shirt & Sweater : Forever 21

Blazer : H&M

Shoes: Adidas Stan Smith

Pants & Coat: Zara

Get the look!

Shirt:

http://www.forever21.com/Product/product.aspx?category=top&productid=2000080383&variantid=01&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=pla_gsc_f21&utm_content=g_67021404678_pla&mr:trackingcode=a462ac8e-a290-e411-8860-001b21bcc0bc&mr:referralid=na&mr:device=c&mr:adtype=plaonline&mr:ad=67021404678&mr:keyword=&mr:match=&mr:filter=89213830878&gclid=cmuz4tcjysycfdaxhwodesynoa

Sweater:

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&category=sweater&productid=2000146594

Blazer:

http://www.hm.com/us/product/95683?article=95683-D

Shoes:
http://www.adidas.com/us/stan-smith-shoes/B24105.html


Pants:

http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/trousers/view-all/baggy-trousers-c719022p3279627.html

Coat:


http://www.zara.com/ca/en/collection-ss16/woman/outerwear/view-all/mohair-coat-c719012p3275544.html

You've probably seen the "6 God" aka Drake's newest video for his infamous bop "Hotline Bling". If not, go watch...

You've probably seen the "6 God" aka Drake's newest video for his infamous bop "Hotline Bling". If not, go watch it, I guarantee you'll be entertained : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxpDa-c-4Mc It's basically Drake awkwardly dancing so naturally, it's a super cute video haha.

Now, this might be a weird confession but I sometimes get style inspirations/creative ideas from visual pieces. You'd be surprised at how much thought goes into the artists' looks. I find myself to be much more observant when I watch music videos now, because my eye is instantly drawn to the different outfits (style blogger problems).

The hotline bling reinforced the confirmation that turtlenecks are indeed, super in right now,  often exhibited through dresses, crop tops, and sweaters. Because there are so many ways to wear a turtleneck, it's easy to find one that best suits your style. For example, I love crop tops so naturally, I decided to join this trend by experimenting with them. My recent obsession is this burgundy piece I'm wearing in the pictures:

 Thanks for reading, have a lovely weekend and enjoy Halloween!

There are endless reasons  as to why black is one of the best colors to incorporate into your style. If you've read my previous posts, t...

There are endless reasons as to why black is one of the best colors to incorporate into your style. If you've read my previous posts, then you'll know that I'm a big fan of this dark tone. The upcoming winter is a great excuse for me too, because I won't have to explain to anyone why I'm wearing the color all the time (I had a lot of that during the summer haha). Before I talk about my outfit, I'm going to give you a couple of reasons as to why black is the best color!

1) Matching is not a problem

Wearing black is probably one of the easiest things to do when it comes to fashion because you never have to worry about matching! Yes, the color has different 'shades' but they all pretty much resemble each other. And, if you want to wear a piece of black clothing with another color, you won't have to worry about matching too because black goes with everything!

2) It's flattering and chic

Many have said that black is flattering. I totally agree! It can definitely accentuate your figure. It's also very chic so if you want to appear sophisticated, you know what to do.

3)It makes a  statement

If you want to go bold, then black is the color for you. I find it just oozes confidence and strength when incorporated into your look.

4) It's extremely versatile

You can find any type of fabric in this color. Whether it be suede, silk, or velvet, don't worry, you'll find it in black.

And finally...


5) It will never go out of style.

Yep, the "all black" trend has been around for long, and I don't think it's going anywhere!


After reading that, I'm sure you've guessed what my look for this post is going to be like. Yep, all black everything. Black top, black pants, black shoes. 

My look consisted of an open-back bodysuit, high-waisted jeans, a leather jacket and patent booties.
The favorite part of my outfit is definitely my shoes. I saw them at Zara ; however, they didn't have my size(having huge feet can be annoying sometimes..) so I ordered them online. I kid you not, the moment I got the email that my order was delivered", I ran to my door. I find they are super unique; the best part about them is the ombré heel which is absolutely gorgeous. They're also extremely similar to the Ankle Patent Booties from Diorhttp://www.dior.com/couture/en_us/womens-fashion/shoes/boots-and-ankle-boots/black-patent-calfskin-ankle-boot-and-heel-with-transparent-ink-spill-effect-10-cm-11-21113 which were shown at their Winter 2015 Catwalk Show.

Here's a detailed shot of the boots:

And some shots of my outfit:







Outfit details:

Bodysuit: American Apparel

Jeans: Topshop

Leather jacket: Massimo Dutti

Shoes: Zara

Bag: Louis Vuitton

Get the look!

Bodysuit:

http://store.americanapparel.net/cotton-spandex-jersey-u-neck-long-sleeve-bodysuit_rsa8357

Jeans:

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=12556&catalogId=33057&productId=17457667&categoryId=1512549&parent_category_rn=433414


Leather jacket:

http://www.massimodutti.com/gb/women/leather/leather-jacket-with-padded-shoulders-c675010p6954688.html?colorId=800&categoryNav=675010

Shoes:

http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/shoes/ankle-boots/high-heeled-patent-bootie-c288001p2775703.html


Bag:

http://eu.louisvuitton.com/eng-e1/women/handbags/cross-body-bags/to-5