How To Guide: Weddings

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Hey dolls. How's your weekend going? Mine is going great. Right now I'm watching Chasing The Saturdays and scrolling through Tumblr. I feel very at peace today. I decided to create this How To: Weddings post because I've always wanted to give my own guide to dressing up so I've decided to start a new feature on the blog called How To. It's just like I'm a stylist. You've obviously seen the picture above so I'll try to explain my guide. xx

• Dresses: For me, I think if you're going to a wedding. You should wear something cheerful, I mean, it is a happy occasion.Always a colorful print or something romantic like lace. Even a beautiful Ankara dress would do. Nothing too short  or sparkly, it just looks wrong for a wedding. Also, I think classic, elegant cuts are way way better for a wedding. What can I say? I love traditional things.

• Shirt and Skirt: If you  don't want to wear a dress, then a really nice blouse with a pencil skirt would be nice. Once again, I think wedding outifts should be classy and model but still sexy , that's why I chose the pencil skirt. A pencil skirt should always cling to your body, if it doesn't, it's not a pencil skirt. The pussy bow blouse is so beautiful. I've been on the hunt for one for a while now. It just always looks so chic. 

• Shoe:I don't know about other cultures but in Nigeria, people dance a lot at weddings. So you definitely do not want to wear super high heels to a wedding. Your heels shouldn't be to high but if you're short (like me) and want to look way taller, go for a pair of wedges. They're waaaay comfier.

• Accessories: On my wishlist, the number one thing I want it the Chanel quilted leather bag, that's why I included it. It's such a timeless piece and everyone that carries one automatically looks good for some reason. Jewelery for a wedding shouldn't have spikes `or skulls or all that goth stuff. It should be , again I'm using the word 'classy' like the pearl necklace in the collage. Pearls always look good. So do silver and gold.

So there you have it, my guide to dressing for weddings. Hope you liked it. It took some time to put together, trust me.

Note: The pieces weren't put to be worn together. They're just used as a guide.Thanks

Golden and Brave

That's a totally weird name for a post right? Lol I couldn't think of what to call this post so I decided to name it after my two favorite things at the moment; my gold dress and Brave, a song by Sara Bareilles. Today is a Thursday and school was hectic as usual. I didn't eat a proper meal today. Pringles for breakfast, Gala (Nigerian snack) and Capri Sonne for lunch and two slices of veggie pizza for dinner. Talk about unhealthy.  I decided to share with you guys what I wore to church on Sunday. The dress is really more of a party dress and not church but recently I lost a bit of weight so most of my dresses don't fit anymore, they're all too big. The gold dress was my only option so I went for it. I really love that dress, it was my first time wearing it and I've had it for like six months.  I decided not to wear any accessories because the dress was gold and I didn't want any other thing to compete with the design. Tomorrow is Friday and I'm so happy. I need to sleep, I have bags under my eyes from studying at night. Hopefully I'll get to rest this weekend.
I remember saying I was cutting my hair during Easter break. Unfortuantely I didn't cut it. I was having mixed feelings about it and then my mother discouraged me too. She told me to try relaxer one more time before cutting which I did. Although relaxing  my hair put me in a lot of pain because my scalp is VERY sensitive, I like the end result. Usually my natural hair can't pack but after I relaxed my hair it was quite easy to pack. So suffice to say I'm enjoying my relaxed hair so I'm not really sure if I'll cut it again. I'll let you guys know though.  Below are pictures of my outfit. Enjoy. xx
                                               

See all the spots on my legs. Recently I got bitten by some insects
and they left huge red spots on my legs. Very painful.

I love the paisely print, so pretty . The gold color reminds
me of a Balmain creation for some reason.

My booty is growing lool. It really is though.
I wore the black cami inside because the dress was quite sheer
which would be inappropriate for church.

Cheesy smile, yeah yeah. I keep on saying I hate my school hairstyles
but there really isn't anything I can do about it. Two more years, I tell myself.
Dress: Dots/Shoes: Debenhams

   

A Little Yellow Maybe?

Now I haven't blogged for almost three weeks now and it's because lately I feel so uninspired but I think I have my blogging mojo back. During my blogging break, I started reading books. Usually I read but I always go for the romantic Nora Roberts-esque kind of books but lately I've been into Nigerian writers. I just  finished reading a book called  Everyday Is For The Thief by Teju Cole. That book is amazing. It shows in simple details how stressful life in Lagos can be. It highlights the cloud of corruption that seems to cover the entire city and the pain and sadness because no one wants to do anything about it. Personally, reading this book was very emotional for me because apparently I've been oblivious to what is happening in the city I live in. I recommend that book, it's a good read. 

                 School started last Monday and honestly I'm so happy. Call me a nerd or whatever I really don't care. I admit it, yes I'm quite a geek. I tend to read a lot. Before it used to embarrass me but now I appreciate it. I'm really not the kind to spend my entire day on Twitter or Instagram. I like to do more intelligent things with my time.

Lately I've been loving the color yellow. It's such a cheerful color and brings a smile to my face. When I think of yellow I think of a girl wearing a cute yellow dress, dancing in a meadow full of daisies or any other beautiful flowers. Quite cheesy I know but hey. I'm really sorry that the template keeps changing. I want a minimalist themed black and white one and I don't think I've found the perfect one yet. This blog is going under some reconstruction not only in appearance but in content so expect more beautiful, interesting posts. Below are some more yellow outfits. Have an amazing weekend. xx

Tiwa Savage, my favorite Nigerian female artiste.She's so
talented. She has been nominated for a Grammy.
She has amazing style. More on her later.

Love her skirt, so pretty. I would wear a cami under the shirt though.

Kristen Stewart

Beyonce Knowles, Gwen Stefani and Solange Knowles

Taking A Break

Hey dolls. How are you all? I'm currently on break and it's been quite peaceful. However, I've decided to take a break from blogging because at the moment I am uninspired to blog about anything. Blogging is beginning to feel like work and that takes all the fun out of it. I'll start blogging again in like a month or two, I'm particularly not sure when but be guaranteed that when I return, it's going to be way way better. If you would still like to keep in touch, follow me on Instagram or follow me on Twitter @MindlessLayo . I also disabled the comment box for this post, I don't know why but I felt like doing so. Goodbye lovelies, see you in a month. Hopefully I'll be inspired and ready to blog again. *kisses* xx

Style Crush: Miroslava Duma

Hi dolls. How are you all? This is very late but how was your Easter weekend? Mine was relaxing but sad. The husband of my mum's friend passed in his sleep. He was 48 years old and had two children. He was buried last Friday. His death really showed me that life is too short and we should spend the little time we have on quality things. Sorry for not blogging all this while. Blogging was starting to feel like a job and not something I was enjoying so I took a break. I'm back now though.I first read about Miroslava Duma on Tinu's site and instantly fell in love with her style, it's gorgeous. She's Russian and was an editor at Harper's Bazaar. She also has her own charity called Mira's Planet. I really like her style and I;m sure y'all will like it too. Enjoy. x

So Stylish

Louis Vuitton never looked so good

Pretty

She looks edgy with red lips
and that beautiful dress.

Gorgeous prints

Love her coat

This was the first picture of her I ever saw. .I was so stunned.
She's beautiful.

So male inspired 

Virgos Lounge Spring/Summer 2013 Collection

Hey dolls. How have you all been? I've been fine. Exams have been keeping me busy. Very stressful to be honest but very worth it. Lol my Physics exam was so hard and I'm really not surprised to be very honest. If not  for the fact that I love Chemistry I would leave Science class and go to Art class but hey, sometimes to get what you want you just have to inconvenience yourself.I totally blacked out in Physics because all the questions were things like calculations on momentum,velocity and electric charges. I haven't seen my score but I know it can't be more than 65%. Biology on the other hand was bliss. I got 74 and a half out of 80 and I was the highest in the whole set. I wrote Chemistry today and it was quite simple so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.Enough of my schoolwork for now though.
                       Virgos Lounge is one of my favorite brands. I love the quality of their textile, the rich colors and the gorgeous embellishments. It's very pleasing to know that the three owners are Nigerians. Yup, one of them is my friend's older sister's friend. Lol sounds complicated right? Well I'm on Easter break and not going to school till Tuesday so yay to me. Here is the Virgos Lounge S/S 2013 collection and I must say this; it is a stunning collection. Enjoy. x

Lovely embroidery on the skirt.

Love the metallic blouse paired with the white pants.
Also loving the fact that the heels of the shoes
are metallic.

The color of this dress is beautiful and the cut and
embellishments are equally beautiful.

White is such an innocent color.

This is so stunning. The printed shorts and the turquoise
skirt ooze class.

Love the skirts. The material looks so luxurious.

Floral prints are so in. So are thigh
high slits.

Love the skirts

OOTD//Polka Dots

Hi! How are you all? Thanks for all my birthday wishes, I really appreciate it. And to those who said they liked my 'outfit' thank you although I was so not trying to be stylish yesterday. This is what I wore to church today. Just thought I'd show you guys before going back to study. Yup, been studying all weekend. I've got to do really well this term if I want me a brand new phone.I'm probably not going to post anything till Good Friday so till then, stay blessed.x

This dress is like my favorite dress. It's so breezy and lightweight. Plus
it's tie neck which I completely adore. I got it last summer at Forever 21 in Manchester for fourteen
pounds. Pretty cheap if you ask me.

Ugh can't wait till I stop making
all these school hairstyles that make me look
like the ugly duckling.

Dress: Forever 21/Shoes:Montego Bay Club/Earrings: Rue 21

Happy Birthday To Me

Hi dolls. How are you all? How is your Saturday going? Mine is going very well. Today, the 23rd of March is my 14th birthday. I'm very grateful to God that I'm alive to see today and I pray I see many more years.I'm currently loving my new camera and I can't get enough of using it.I used it to take the pictures below. Well, I have exams on Monday so I just thought I'd take time from studying to tell you all it's my birthday. Stay blessed. x

I really hate the fact that my birthday usually falls within exam period so I can't
throw a party or get together. It sucks :(

This dress is actually a high low dress that I got from Marshalls. Wore it for the first time today. Hehe
see my small hair.

OOTD//Turquoise

Hey dolls! Happy Sunday. I just want to quickly share with you guys my church outfit. As you all know,I really have a thing for black and white so I opted for this ruffle dress and black slipper wedges. I didn't want to wear flats  ( I'm short)or heels ( I'm getting back pain because I wear them too much) or anything that would make my toes hurt so this was a safe choice. For a pop of color I went for the turquoise cross body bag and turquoise drop earrings. The earrings don't really show though. We were in a hurry and couldn't take proper pictures. I have some good news. My 14th birthday is this Saturday so my dad got me a Canon PowerShot A810. The case is a beautiful pinkish red and I'm in love with it. I'll be using it to take pictures of my outfits from next week. I'm really into all things turquoise right now so you'll probably be seeing this bag a lot in my outfits. x

Hehe see my small legs. People think it's cute that I'm short, I don't like it.
It has it's advantages though.

I love the ruffles. They're so feminine.

I was happy because it rained
Dress: Amy Byer/ Shoes: 385 Fifth/ Cross Body Bag: Matalan

Trend Of The Moment: Black And White

Hey dolls! How are you all? How's your week going? Mine is going great. Aced all the tests I had today so I'm feeling really good. Actually I aced 3 out of 4 because I didn't have time to finish my Math but still.I'm currently loving the mix of black and white. It's a very beautiful combination and very refreshing. It's a trend that is timeless and can never get boring. Well, to me. So what do you think of this trend? Yay or nay? I have homework to do now so goodnight.x
PS: I changed the blog design. Like the new one?

This is simply stunning

Loving the hints  of gold

Gorgeous printed pants

This is my favorite picture in the whole bunch

The skirt <3

So yummy

So feminine