Not Mandatory But Freaking Good: Blog Girl Crushes Part IV

Ashley Madekwe of Ring My Bell. 

Why do I read RingMyBell.com? Helloooooo, she's Ashley from Revenge people.

She's as pretty as a doll and she dresses the way I would dress if I weighed nothing and she's part-Nigerian so I'm supporting one of my people okay?

If you like fashion blogs, hers is a good one to check out. She pairs clothes in unexpected ways but she's not so avant-garde with her style that it's unwearable.

And she'll inspire even the biggest lover of flats (that would be me) to embrace heels and walk the streets like you're Naomi on a runway.

Sigh. Serious girl crush.

Not Mandatory But Freaking Good: My Blog Girl Crush Part III

Fabiola of Diary of a Third World Fashionista 

ThirdWorldFashionista.com is a blog I stumbled upon while I was procrastinating like a champ. I don't frequent lots of style blogs because I usually can't afford the clothes the girls are wearing but what's so amazingly awesome about Fabi is the fact that she sews most of the clothes she wears.

And they look fantastic.

Besides her boss skills behind a sewing machine, I find it comforting to read about another girl's struggles living in a third-world country.

Now let me make something clear: there are parts of Lagos that are like any other city in the states. People who live in Lekki, Victoria Island, things people take for granted until it's no longer available.

But I live in Alagbado.

We don't have those fun things in the boondocks and it can be a bit boring on my side of town. But Fabi, who lives in Honduras, would tell me to dress up, head to the market and have an impromptu photoshoot among the bootleg DVD stand.

Reading about her adventures in an underdeveloped country motivates me to take my lemons and make a tart yafeelme?

 Love her.

*Photos courtesy of Thirdworldfashionista.com

Style Inspiration: Meagan Good

So I have a confession to make; I am a huge Meagan Good fan. Not only is she very very talented (think "Eve's Bayou", not "The Love Guru") she's also well, hot.

Blogs like Theybf.com are constantly making fun of Meagan Good's sartorial choices but to be honest, I actually like the way the actress dresses.

Sure, she's been photographed wearing the same articles of clothing repeatedly. But c'mon; how many people do you know only wear an outfit once? Don't we all find those perfect pair of jeans and practically live in them till they're not wearable anymore?


I'm more of a dress girl but there's something incredibly appealing about Good's uniform of denim, leather and boots. It's fun and easy and a little rock n' roll.


I mean look at her; she looks badass!


Not too mention comfortable. I'd choose any of these outfits over Herve Leger.


If I owned a jacket like that, I'd wear it all the time too.

AND she has some pretty awesome t-shirts.

Yep, I'm in love.

Calvin Klein Faux Leather Scuba Jacket – $39.97

Not Rated Black Women's Double D 2 – $50

2b Grey Distressed Jean – $49.95

Feather Chandelier Strands – $30

Jimi Tee – $28

Flat Top Fedora - $7.99

Privatte Black Leather – $149.95

Taylor 2 1/2" Jean Short – $34.50

Mood Board: December

It's cold out.

Maybe that's why my mind has been on the desert.

I have this intense desire to be completely covered. But I don't want an ugly parka; I want beautiful fabrics to drape myself in.

Some of the most beautiful women I've ever seen were wearing hijabs and saris which proves style has nothing to do with skin.

My body is in New York, my mind wants to be somewhere else right now now.