PENDA SARR

Japanese Denim

3:48:00 PM

There was a time where I pretty much stopped wearing denim, and only wore pants. I don't know why that changed, I guess I just started t...

There was a time where I pretty much stopped wearing denim, and only wore pants. I don't know why that changed, I guess I just started to go through the things I stopped wearing in my closet and realized that I was missing out big time. Jeans are great because you can pair them with absolutely anything on any given day.

Summer is over so I wanted a to wear something frivolous for one last time before the chilly weather kicks in. This was a casual day so I went for a dressed down look, by pairing distressed denim with a black bodysuit, and platform sneakers.

I've also been constantly wearing gold jewelry these days so of course, in terms of accessories, I just had to wear my gold hoops and my gold "positivity" necklace from Mejuri.

Also, nothing says "casual" like some clean white sneakers. This pair is nice because the platform gives the shoe a more elevated look. It does hurt a bit though, so I think I need to wear them more often and really break into them.

I wasn't planning on shooting this look. To be honest, this was completely improvised. I was actually in Soho to help one of my good friends create content for her blog. However, I loved my outfit so she took some quick snapshots of me as well!

That's why I love Soho, you'll always be surrounded by something nice, so it's always easy to explore the area and take pictures.

Connect with me:

Instagram: @pendasarr
Snapchat: @pendouchi

Outfit details:

Bodysuit: Pretty Little Thing

Jeans: Zara

Sneakers: Alexander Mcqueen

Get the look!

Bodysuit:

https://www.prettylittlething.us/black-ribbed-square-neck-thong-bodysuit.html

Jeans:

https://www.zara.com/us/en/premium-abbey-blue-zw-80%E2%80%99s-skinny-jeans-p06045248.html?v1=6546164&v2=1074621

Sneakers:

https://www.alexandermcqueen.com/us/alexandermcqueen/oversized-sneaker_cod11138724ls.html#dept=wsnkrsshs_spl

Gold hoops:

https://shop.mango.com/us/women/jewelry-earrings/hoop-earrings_33090766.html?c=OR&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping+-+1WOMAN+-+US&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxKjHs9u93QIVkp6fCh2Uig7yEAQYASABEgIrwvD_BwE&ptaid=pla-448871723686&pgrid=56245161020&talla=99

Gold necklace:

https://mejuri.com/shop/products/engravable-necklace

Diamond Bomb

6:34:00 PM

Fenty Beauty is slowly becoming one of my favorite beauty brands. They always come out with unique launches which appeal to so many people. ...

Fenty Beauty is slowly becoming one of my favorite beauty brands. They always come out with unique launches which appeal to so many people. One of their newest releases is the "Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil", which is a face and body product. The Diamond Bomb retails for $38 and it comes in a pure platinum sparkle shade, so it's really shiny and glittery.

I saw some Youtubers and beauty bloggers put out some tutorials, and I loved the way it looked so I decided to buy one for myself and experiment with it.

I wanted to get the most out of the product so I used it to do a simple eyeshadow look, and then as a highlighter for my cheekbones and upper body.

Also, I wanted the Diamond Bomb to really stand out on my skin so I made sure my base was soft and looked smooth. In order to achieve this eye look, I first concealed my eyelids with the L.A. girl pro concealer in the shade "fawn". Afterwards, I set the concealer with the color "white chocolate" (see image below) from the Too Faced Chocolate Bar.

Next, to build up my crease lightly, I used the shade "milk chocolate" from the same palette and put it all over my crease, using windshield and round motions. Afterwards, to deepen my crease, I added a bit of "semi-sweet" with a pointed brush from Morphe to blend everything together. Once I finished my crease, I added the diamond bomb all over my eyelid by slowly packing it on with a flat brush.

Once I finished my eyes, I went ahead and added a bit of the glitter shadow to my cheekbones, the bridge of my nose, my collar bones and my chest. Here's the final result :)

This was a really simple look to achieve. I'm still learning how to perfect eyeshadow and I feel like the Diamond Bomb wasn't a particularly hard shadow to use and blend out. Of course, this was my first time using it, but I can't wait to practice some more with it!

Thank you for reading :)

Have a great week!

Love,

Penda

Yellow Corduroy

3:13:00 PM

Suits are such a nice staple piece to have and they look good on everyone. I bought an ensemble this summer and you know what the best part ...

Suits are such a nice staple piece to have and they look good on everyone. I bought an ensemble this summer and you know what the best part about it is? It's corduroy. I initially wanted a regular pantsuit but when I stumbled on one with this textile and color, I just had to add it to my cart and buy it haha.

Admittedly, I was a bit scared because I like trying these kind of items on before I purchase them, but I just couldn't wait. Luckily, I like how this one fits. It is a bit oversized but I like it, oversized suits are in anyway :). I usually want my clothes to be a perfect fit but I'm learning that sometimes, baggy or a bit tight can make for a good look. Because the one I got is yellow, I wanted the look to be very "monochrome"; so, I paired the suit with gold accessories and braided stiletto heels.

Speaking of perfect, I wanted to talk a bit about perfectionism in this post. I admit it, I'm a perfectionist. I think it's been instilled in me ever since childhood, as my parents always wanted me to be the absolute best I could be. I always go over every thing I do, because I want it to be perfect, and I don't like failing. I once listened this podcast, and one of the topics addressed was perfectionism. I know many of us are perfectionists because we want to be the best version of ourselves and can't accept failure. However, I'm learning to understand that failure will happen, that's just life.

The podcast gave me a lot of clarity, and allowed me to realize that I don't have to always be so hard on myself. The one line that stood out to me was "use self-compassion as an antidote to perfectionism" (said by Bianca Hughes, an Associate Professional Counselor"). I thought this was so brilliantly said, and I have been working towards being more compassionate with myself and understanding that nothing will be 100% perfect.

For example, this look was one of my favorites so I wanted everything about it to be amazing. I wanted the lighting on the day of the shoot to be perfect, I wanted to find the perfect photographer to shoot it and I wanted to look great for it. But you know what? Not everything turned out how I wanted to be but I know that I did my best and I am still happy with the results.

Of course, I don't think that the fact that I am a perfectionist is going to just completely disappear, but I do think that I'll be less fearful of not having something be 100% how I want it to be.

I hope you guys liked this look! And remember, don't be too hard on yourself <3.

Much love,

Penda

Connect with me:

Instagram:@pendasarr
Snapchat: @pendouchi

Outfit details:

Pantsuit and shoes: Zara

Gold hoops: Mango

Gold necklace: Mejuri

Get the look!

Pantsuit:

https://www.zara.com/us/en/corduroy-blazer-p07901206.html?v1=7046066&v2=1074677

Shoes:

https://www.zara.com/us/en/leather-high-heeled-strappy-sandals-p12336301.html?v1=6618003&v2=1074625

Gold hoops:

https://shop.mango.com/us/women/jewelry-earrings/hoop-earrings_33090766.html?c=OR&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping+-+1WOMAN+-+US&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIxKjHs9u93QIVkp6fCh2Uig7yEAQYASABEgIrwvD_BwE&ptaid=pla-448871723686&pgrid=56245161020&talla=99

Gold necklace:

https://mejuri.com/shop/products/engravable-necklace

Photographer credits: Sabrina Santiago (http://www.sabrina-santiago.com).

Simple Little Thing

5:45:00 PM

Do you know how long I've been looking for a white shirt with this specific neckline? It was a long and tiring journey, but I finally ma...

Do you know how long I've been looking for a white shirt with this specific neckline? It was a long and tiring journey, but I finally managed to get my hands on one!

It's a relatively basic shirt, but you can add so much to your outfit to make it stand out. It was extremely hot and humid this day, so I didn't do much for this look, I just paired the top with mom jeans, red mules, and intricate earrings. I was initially going to wear neck accessories but I thought it'd be best to leave my neck bare, that way the top really stands out.

Most of my looks this summer were very colorful or sporty, so I wanted to go back to my "classic" ways with this outfit. I'm usually a simple/preppy person ; shirts and blouses are some of my favorite items because they're sophisticated and look nice for every occasion. That's why I was so happy when I put together this outfit because it really embodied who I am.

What made everything even better was that I got to cross two things off of my wishlist: shoot on a film camera & have it be on a rooftop! I always push myself to try something new and be more creative with my blog, because it provides more original content for you guys and allows me to experiment as well.

I mean seriously, how sick is this view? It's not everyday you get to shoot pictures for your blog the NYC skyline, and especially the Empire State Building right behind you!