The 10 things that I Just Can't live With Out - Part 1

Hello Fashion Honey Readers,

Alot has been going on in my life.. wow where do I start, Hurricane Sandy office displacements, friends getting married out of state, and working on building this blog. Fashion Honey will soon move to a ".com" platform after being in existence on blogger since 2006.  I created a Facebook page at www.facebook.com/fashionhoneyblog which showcases all of my favorite images that I feel make up the Fashion Honey brand. I am also working on a instagram sister page to catch my quick photos. Phew! So moving along.....

The other day I attended a Toastmasters class and one of the topics for an impromptu speech was "1 thing that you can't live with out". I tried to decipher which one thing it was, whether animate or inanimate and I realized that there are many things that I just can't live with out. So check out my 10 "can't live with out" items. I will do 10 each week, because I can't really live with out alot... lol.

1. I just can't live with out my NARS Sheer Glow foundation in Tahoe Glow. It is very sheer, goes on smooth and it makes your skin glow and look very healthy! I just love it! I always get compliments on the flawlessness of my skin and I have to thank my poreless epidermis to NARS.

2. I can't live with out my Duane Reade Control top hoisery in Jet black! A cheap find but it lasts such a long time. I can have it for over 10 wears with out puncture or running. It makes my legs look reallly good!

3. My Dell Streak 7!! The Dell Streak 7 is an android based tablet. I got in 2010 and it has changed my life. I use it to read my favorite books (it really helped with reading 50 Shades of Grey on the subway over the summer), listen to my favorite songs and now it is helping me exercise. As long as it runs on the Android platform- it will always be the epitome of my days to come.

4. My MAC Brunette Skinfinish Mineralize Powder Blush/Highlighter. It is the best thing that happened to me. I used it so sparingly and it has given me the best flushed rosy cheek glow that I just love for the last 4 years. Unfortunately just like all great MAC products, it was part of a limited edition collection- I am so sure that their "Gone but not forgotten" hotline won't have it- so I am going to probably see what blush matches the tones and move on from there (boohoo)

5. My Favorite Karaoke spot.. Pulse. I love Karaoke, it makes me feel so alive. Pulse Karaoke features a stage- so you walk in being Joe Schmoe and leave feeling like Mariah Carey or Whitney Houston (may she rest in peace). I always leave Pulse with no vocal chords left and my favorite song of the Karaoke moment is @Flo-rida ft Sia : Wild ones.

6. My Black dress from Zara. It is the ultimate sheath machine. I love to wear it with Audrey Hepburn style or very professional with a Chanel Fantasy Jacket or with a turtle neck when it is cold. The Little Black Dress a.k.a the LBD will forever be a fashion staple in our society and it definitely has a great place in my fashionable heart.

7. Michele Deco Watch: I find it to be the most sophisticated watch and with 64 diamonds, it is such a stunner!! It will always be my favorite watch until someone gets me a Rolex....haha.

8. Diamond Stud Earrings: It took me a couple of months of saving to afford my diamond studs and I am glad that I have them! They were a great investment! I wear them for every occasion and they are always a luxurious sophisticated never under stated option! Cheers for the studs!... were beautiful like diamonds in the sky....Shine bright like a diamond!

9. Tory Burch Flats: As a woman of the double digit size shoe, finding a cute flat that is comfortable, stylish and makes your feet look small is a very hard thing to uncover. I love how her flats come in every color and she comes out with some awesome styles each season. I just love love love Tory Burch!!

10. MAC Lipstick in Ruby Woo: A life saver, I don't have to wear makeup and when I put this lip color on... it surely brings the boys to the yard. MAC's Ruby Woo is a matte texture, so you have to make sure that your lips are well moisturized prior to application. Just pure Lip Swag!!

Phew! That's all for today! Check in with me as I show you my next installment 10 things I can't live with out.

Hugs!

Nigerian Honey: What to wear to the Nigerian Independence Day Parade

Hello Fashion Honey's!

Today's edition of Fashion Honey posts regards "What to Wear to the Nigerian Independence Day Parade" occurring in New York City on Saturday October 6th, 2012. Ecstatically proud of my Nigerian heritage, I usually fulfill my obligatory duties of making an appearance each year- pretty much since its inception and surely, I never attend without ensuring that I am not fashionable. For those that live under a rock, Nigeria's national colors are green, white and green and that is what you will see if you are on Embassy row in Manhattan on October 6th. Nigeria's actual independence day is on October 1st, but is usually held the weekend thereafter to ensure that the patrons who attend Independence day in Nigeria do not miss out on the festivities occurring in the largest and most vivacious parade in the country in NYC.

Now on to what to wear...

Here is a small montage of photos that I could find of myself at the parade:

2006

The weather was a little more warmer than average and that's when the Luella Bartley bags were in style (Fashion Nostalgia)!!

2007

I decided to stay comfortable and wear the same corduroy jacket from the previous year, but this time I styled it more prep with a J-Crew sweater and Lacoste shirt underneath. I tried to stay true to the green and white.

2010

I decided to re invert the green white and decided to go on trend with a boyfriend blazer and chiffon green ruffle blouse inside.  A gold and white woven belt assisted in cinching my blazer.

2011

Last year, I decided to get more sophisticated and I decided to stay true to my "naija" aesthetic and wear a crocheted green and white lining dress from Tahari Luxe and my favorite bowling mini purse from Zara. Doesn't the dress look like a Nigerian outfit? Elie Tahari hit the nail with this one.

For 2012, we are going to do it really big and I am going to set up some cool pieces that will make you ladies look awesome.

I provided three options that I know will have you working the parade.
1. Fashion Forward Option: This is for the woman that is in trend, you are loving your peplums and mod shirts and very clean lines.

Fashion Forward Take by onyinyeakujuo featuring python handbags

2. The Ankara Print Look: This is for the woman that wants to stay true to her Nigerian roots. This look will definitely have heads turn!! You can switch out the last look with a pair of green jeggins if it makes you feel more comfy!

Ankara Print Look by onyinyeakujuo featuring feather jewelry

And now for #3. A more sophisticated option: This look takes on a mix of the prior two looks and I even incorporated a recent look from Kim Kardashian as styled by Kanye West with the baseball jacket and fitted jersey knit dress. I am soo in love with the airy blouse and ankara/ikat print skirt options.

Sophisticated option by onyinyeakujuo featuring suede flats

Please note that with most of the looks, I have realistically incorporated flats. There is a lot of walking and dancing that occurs at the parade and I wanted to ensure that the balls of your feet did not burn out.. LOL.

I hope you like my looks- I tried my best to ensure that it didn't incorporate the overdone t-shirt outfits that are seen each year at the Parade!

Enjoy!

Fashion Honey 

Clutch as the Perfect Wallet

Hello Fashion Honies!!,

Have you ever gone through the motions of switching your wallets from bag to bag or when you have an afterwork event, you are stressed with having to carry two bags just to keep up with the day? Well I know I tend to go to a couple afterwork events and when I want to get light, I keep my coveted work bag locked up at my desk and I take my favorite "Clutchlet" (clutch + wallet = clutchlet) to the bar or to a networking event. Check out some of my favorite clutchlets below at various price points that play the role and keep you looking haute!!



Salvatore Ferragamo Norina Metallic Calfskin Cocktail Clutch
PRICE: $690.00

Tory Burch Robinson Envelope Clutch
PRICE: $325.00



Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac Clutch
PRICE: $195.00



Tory Burch Lily Evening Bag
PRICE: $195.00



Zara SNAKE PRINT WASH BAG
35.90 USD



Well my fashion honies, that is all for now, check back in later when I discuss the bags that I would like to "tote" this fall.. you don't want to miss it!!

Fashion and Lots of Love,

Fashion Honey