Open Diary: The next step

Let me just say that it is so amazing going to bed knowing that I do not have to wake up early tomorrow. I think it helps me sleep better.

I have decided to go back to law school this September, it took a lot of debating but I have finally gotten my head around it. It's quite amazing how lazy one can get, only being out of the education system for the first time since I entered, I feel so relax and nothing seem to bother me. 

I was and still I'm one of the lucky ones. I got into a job in my field as soon as I got out of university, now that is a blessing. However I am not close to finishing, I want to take this all the way so I must continue. 

I have now until September to relax and get back into study mode. No more working for me, I think I may go Ghana for a month in July- August, or somewhere else, anywhere but London!🙈

See what God has done!! I am very content with my life right now. But I aspire for more, much more!

I have realised that I change my hair whenever I make a life changing decision, recent change 01.06.13

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One Beautiful Sunday

I hardly ever do outfit post, because I always forget my camera. But on this beautiful sunday, after church, I went to dinner with my family, the camera was there because my vain mother insisted on bringing it, So I did. And here is what I wore;

Blouse = Top Shop, Shoes = Forever21, Skirt = New Look, Bag = Dubai, Earring = My Mums 14ct gold :)

A topshop blouse with zip at the back, its floral, thus embracing this season floral trend, I got this top 3months ago, I don't think the still have it. 

The Skirt is a new look high waist skirt, This was very popular last year around Autumn. It has a bow, i could wear it with a shirt and tug it in. I wanted a very free, flirty look so I wore it this was just as a skirt, with a pair of Forever21 wedges, another trend this season. But I think I made it my own. 

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OPEN DIARY: ABOUT YOU

I received a lovely award from Nhya of 'Khaki not Cocky'

And another one from Laura of 'Lil Micia Style Book"

But I have already done the 7 random things and I don't want to do it again. However I am going to tell you about myself.

My name is Nana, 20years old, lover of all things beautiful, "a beautiful thing is never perfect" is my favourite quote. I love people, but I can't take bulls**t so I don't have a lot of friends. I have an opinion about everything, and I mean everything, sometimes when I feel like being nice, I will just not comment.

image from somewhere on google

I am called shallow a lot, and yes I know the meaning of "shallow" but its the name of my blog. Shallow can mean superficial or lacking depth in its single meaning. But when people are asked to defined what a "shallow person" is, everybody has their own opinion. My friend says I am shallow because,  I am attracted to only one breed of guys lol and if a good guy is missing one criteria, I dismissed them. However I see it this way, I know what I want and I refuse to settle for anything less. However regarding looks, my preference has changed with aged. They no longer have to be light skin with braids, lol *they are so B2K* I appreciate a good looking guy lol.

I am open minded, but you need to have a strong argument to change my opinion. I started this blog as away to communicate my thoughts, things I see, I wear, I hate...Its a diary. Not to toot my own horn 

I am a very lovely person :) I may be a bit shallow minded about certain topics, but in general, I am a GREAT PERSON and I refuse to accept any other opinions about me. :)

p.s Ghana is super fun, the heat is too much, but its a bit better than when I came during the new year period. I think I have gone up a dress size but I know my gym membership in London will help me get rid of it. I have also gone two shades darker, its lovely. I am happy in general and it seems things are really going my way :) 

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Graduate Fashion Week Outfit Post

The Graduate Fashion Week was last week, It started on Sunday 5th June - Wednesday 8th June. I went to the Sunday exhibition with Priscilla. It was raining and all wet, which killed our buzz before we even got there. The event was alright, I did not see any of the shows, but the exhibition had some cool stuff and also a lot of junk, but hey who I'm I to judge, they say beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. I saw a lot of cool fashionista's and some outrageous ones lol.

I wore a maxi skirt, handmade by my mothers seamstress. Its made with Vlisco cloth,very tribal and African. I have a top made with same cloth and its usually worn together. However I decided to match it with a white vest top and a blazer. 

Priscilla also wore a dress made with a Vlisco cloth and paired it with a cardigan.

We stayed for only half an hour. We got the Company Mag goody bag for £3.00 which was a real bargain. There were a whole lot of things which probably totalled up to over £20.00, The only bummer was that the issue in the magazine had already been on sale and I got the copy way before the exhibition.

We stopped by Subways and got a sandwich, got on the Piccadilly line and went home.

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Don't For Get To Vote For Me

Did any of you lot go to the Graduate Fashion Week?

Greatest Marriage Proposal EVER!!!

Two post in a day, unheard off, but you lot have to watch this.!!

Hopefully ours will be better. lol

Making the Movies Jealous

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Beyoncé - Run The World (Girls)

Before I start talking check out some of the out fit. Most images are from ...source

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Shoes by Gareth Pugh and the gold dress too

I'm doing, my daily blog stalking and I happened to stomp upon, Parole Da Black SJp, I don't understand half of what its said on there, but image tells story and the occasional English words provide me with clues as to what is going on. Anyway she has a lovely blog.

I saw this video Beyonce "Run the World (Girls) and I had to repost. 

Choicefm.co.uk have been playing this song, and I had heard it numerous times, but I thought nothing of it actually I did not bother to listen to the lyrics, I just head "girls run the world... "yade yada yeda" 

Though it is female empowerment, The beat was making too much  noise in my ears. But since its Beyonce and I love Beyonce, I though great song, wrong beat. 

That was until I saw the video, is it only me, but does a good video make, a song so much more better. I definitely think so. The video is empowering, emphasis on female revolution, and grasping power, leaving the blokes astound with their mouths open.

I mean it could have done without the lady on the cross, *extremely blasphemous* 

The Lion although illustrate a symbol of power, its still religious as the Lion of Judah, a religions connotation. 

Woman we do run the world, but we can do so without blasphemy.

Any how, apart from what I have ranted about, I absolutely adore this video, especially the choreography, it is outstanding. Queen B can definitely move her body. Its made me love the song, like never before.

WHO RUN THE WORLD???

GIRLS!!!!

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This Summer ..What I got from H&M

I have assembled a collage of my recent H&M purchases. This is not exactly what I got, but they are similar to what I purchased. I did not post the exact items because they are part of my summer wardrobe. I am going away and I don't want to get there and people already know my entire wardrobe lol. I like to keep them guessing, surprising people. 

Anyway, my favourite will be the jump-suit, and the striped skirt. I made sure to pick cool colours, although there a bit more bright colours in my shopping basket, i still decided to keep the most part subtle. My favourite trend this year will have to be the floral, the closest I have here is the jump suit, but i must say I am loving the wedges and florals.

What trends you loving??

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M.I.A. for a week or two

Hello Guys, I am gonna be 'missing in action' for the next couple of weeks, probably two weeks.

As you all know, its exams season for me, as much as I love this blogging world, reality faces me, and I have to sadly let this go, so I can concentrate on my exams, which are my future.

My original plan was to draft some post and feed your 'shallow' thirst, but this world to me is not just about posting, I also want to indulge with you... my readers, I want to read your post and leave my feed back, I want to visit new blog and follow them if I like them. 

If I was to draft a whole bunch of post, which I can, It would not be the best idea, I don't want to just receive, receive.. I want to also give, give you all my undisturbed attention.

In my absence you can check out the previous post and leave comments. I will still approve them. And when I come back, I will check out all my new followers and respond to all comments.

Hopefully Zateesha will post, so you guys are not left alone.. 

Hope you await my return.

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You can follow me on twitter, You will be indulged in my daily life, lol.

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RIO - Mini Review

"I'm unwashable/Unrinseable/Like an abandoned school I have no principal."

I saw this Film on wednesday with my little brothers and it was hilarious. Quite sad too, its an eye opener, the story of love between two birdies. It is so cute, Love will over turn ones deepest fear, In this case, love allowed Blu to overcome his fear of flying. Definitely will recommend this for anybody with little siblings. Or if you are like me, you use them as an excuse to watch the film you want to watch.:

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Negative comment, the 3D is rubbish, not worth it, might as well watch it in 2D. Either than that,  a great film, good story line, some very funny moments, sweet and inspirational moment. Promotes love, friendship, and care.

Had to Give this review before I went MIA lol..

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Standing Ovation...

Yes I know, there are no audience here but hey! I'm still taking a bow. 

Ms-Kitkat (because she loves KitKat- pictured below)

From 'KitKat Tales' awarded me a with this incredible award, The Versatile Blogger Award.(gasps for air) and I am super excited.

I have a list of thank you's, I want to thank, The Lord Almighty, My mother and my father, my friends (nah I am only joking) But I want to thank Kitkat, lol and God of course and all my followers and readers.. You guys are awesome.

I am extra excited for this award especially as I always stress that this blog is not, just a fashion blog or, beauty or food, or stories, It is a Diary, Of A Shallow Black Girl. Anything goes.

The rules are; To relate to the giver, I have done so 

*Blogs I have discovered and love...*

1. KitKat Tales

2. Myne Whiteman Writes

3. The Mashup

4. Drastic Plastic

5. Antonia-Ivana

6. IfashionJournal

Visit them all, tell them I sent you. I have found so many other blogs.. but I cannot state them all.

*Seven Random Things about me*

1. I am an optimist but also a realist, I believe true love is for every one but it is not guaranteed

2. I dress according to my mood, I have no style code, as long as I look good

3. I escape from reality by day dreaming, or reading a book, I was supper excited to escape to this world of blogging

4. What keeps me focus and goal orientated is the thought that one day, my whole closet will be full of Louboutin's, Giuseppe's, Carvela's, Mui Mui and Manolo's.

5. I hate being compared to other people, I want to be in a league of my own

6. I live in a house with a front door, I also have a door bell. :D

7. I am somebody you should know, I am aspiring for great things

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Today must be my lucky day...Its Thursday, I thought wednesdays was my lucky day.
I just received another award from the amazing Eli from
'Must of Season'

The rules are the same as the first one. Visit Eli, she is an awesome blogger. 

xoxx

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I Must Confess...

Even though, I said, I was going to watch my spending, you can guess I could not keep that promise to myself. 

I have perfectly good excuse, and that is, I deserved it, I deserve to spend my own hard earned money, I worked for it. (that just made me feel so much better)

As you all know, wedges are back, they were most popular in the 1940's but these days they are everywhere. 

Sadly I only owned two pair of these 'must haves'. I already have, a red pair and a black pair.

Accompanying the floral prints released this spring, I needed a more fun, floral and natural looking pair.

Today I went into Matalan and look at what I found

£18.00

£16.00

I am so happy with these purchase. I like Matalan shoes, they never hurt my feet, they are so comfy and the prices are awesome too. 

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Accentuation, Embracing A New Love

Like most black folks that I know, the idea of sushi used was appalling to me. Fancying the lifestyle of these glamourous, cappuccino and latte drinking fashionista's I have to be open to new ideas, this means trying out new things, including raw fishes.

It seem disgusting to me at first, but they are decorated so pretty and look yummy. I tried sushi a year ago but never got the whole gist of it.

I must say however that, I absolutely adore it now, I am a fish lover, cooked, grilled or fried fish lover. But now, cold rice and raw fish has captured my heart.

Not enough to get it permanently inked on my skin, but hey!

All images via we heart it

What food do you love?

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'I am invincible, Like An Abandoned School I have no Principle'

So, I am always talking about what I would love to have in my wardrobe, but I have never shown you my wardrobe.  So I thought I would do a post on my room and the contents of my room.

This is the wardrobe that carries, My t-shirts and vest top, as you can see I have lots of t-shirts, not all of them fit in there so the most casual ones are packed in a suitcase under neath my bed. Also since its no longer cold, I have retrieved my jumpers and placed them in the same suitcase underneath my bed.

This wardrobe, opposite the t-shirt one carries, my dresses, coats/blazers and other formal wear, mostly church clothes. On top of that i have my shorts and skirts. I keep my jeans in another suitcase under my bed, I have notice they keep breaking my wardrobes, so I try not stuff it.

Over here is my my six shelve unit. Its very cute, its got quotes all around it and inside it.

I keep my books at the top, I read a lot of books, but I only buy ones that I think I will enjoy, when I'm done with a book, I usually put them in my book box, also underneath my bed. The second shelve is some DVD's I love, I have seen these film about 5x each. I also have some CD's and nail polishes, I don't know if you can see them. The third shelve got my perfumes and jewellery, the next shelve got some makeup bags, body spray deodorants, and some body scrubs from The Body Shop. The next  two shelves got my bargains, I used palmers a lot and palmolive bath milk, so when they are on sale, I buy the shop out.

In the corner to your right, Is my coat rail, I forgot to take a picture (just remembered)

These are all my shoes, no where close to Ms Kardashian below, but I am working on it. As you can see some are still in the boxes, some have not even been worn, I don't see how that is possible, but I have my favourites so I wear them out.

My bags, I could not be bothered to get them down and show you them individually but, yeah... I own a lot of handbags, some are in my mums closet because we share some....

Finally my bed and my mac book.. btw, let me introduce you to Moriah, Virgil, and Omarion... yes I said Omarion... lol My three buddies..
I guess I could have made my room neater but heck...
Usually there is a black and white or grey theme going on in my room, but since its a exams month, I am not really bothered.

My wardrobe is diverse, I dress according to my mood, you might see me in 5inch stiletto and tight mini dress and the next day you will see me in jeans and a t-shirt or even shorts with boots and oversize jumper. I don't believe in dress codes, I believe in a style instinct, just do you, as long as you love it and no you look good. After all fashion is about making a statement. So make YOUR statement.


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How do you keep your room and store your clothes?

Khloe Kardashian Shoes, mainly Louboutin's Obsession

“I love all of my shoes! It is a must to have them color coordinated, and to be able to see each and every one of them. I know exactly where each one lives and I can tell if one has even been moved! It definitely helps to put one shoe facing front, and the other to the back. It saves space, but it is also nice to be able to see the back-side of the shoe. I am an organization freak!”  {Source}

Pictures from ELLE


I want them...all of them... I want all of them....
Frankly I think she is an addict, but there is no problem with being addicted to beautiful shoes. Especially if you can afford it. Whenever I see wardrobes like this, it really inspires me to work hard.. because I want that to be me someday. :D


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Guiseppe Zanotti - Spring and Summer 2011

Inovative, style and design, loved by many celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Jennifer Hudson, Selena Gomez, Celine Dione, Audrina Patridge, and Whitney Port, you can be guaranteed that Guiseppe Zanotti collection can never be disappointing. Ranked at prices most of us have to save up for, these shoes are the objects of our fantasies.  "Monster shoe", truly mind-blowing, and the desire for any shoe addicts appetite. I must say that I love all the collection...the ones that I am super crazy about are all on here, but you can visit Guiseppe here

What do you think about this collection??

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