2.25.2011

Heavenly CombinatiON

I am a sucker for Old Navy. I heart everything about it: the clothes, the store, the website, the commercials. My initials are O. N. Old Navy initials are O.N. Seriously, it was just meant to be. I don't know when this obsession started but I know damn well it's not ending any time soon. If somehow this moment, this very minute I was rewarded a $100 Visa gift card, chances are that half of it (if not all...*high shrug*) will be spent at Old Navy. Cause that's how I roll. 

Can't make a claim for #1 Old Navy stan fan without some proof - 

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Cardigan & Dress


Cami, Cardigan & Dress

Jean Jacket & Maxi Dress


Dress

What is your favorite brand?

2.20.2011

Blaze Through

Blazer: vintage Lauren by Ralph Lauren, Purse/Skirt/Earrings/Belt: vintage, Blouse: Old Navy, Shoes: Avenue


Ring/Bracelet: vendor, Necklace: F21

One of my favorite paintings of the night. Blue Abyss by Henrique Oliveira

Jessica & Zi 






One of the few (and by few I mean one or two) pics I took of the action. As you can see, it was jam packed. It was difficult to take pictures of the performances.

Excuse the missing 'T' in ART.
Event: Africa Underground: After Hours at African Art
Summary: My sis, Zi, and I along with our good friend, Jessica went to this inaugural event showcasing the Afro-Brazilian culture. It was a lot of fun. Sold out and it showed. There were so many performances but it was so hard to view (re: take pictures) because of how massive the crowd was. During intermission, we were entertained with music from Africa and Brazil. And of course, can't be at a museum without checking out the collection. I was in awe. Such beautiful, beautiful work. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed myself. After we were done, we decided to check out a film festival going on around the corner. Once we got there, though, it was finished. Instead of heading immediately home, we just took a seat on one of the park benches outside and just gisted the night away while having the Washington Monument as our backdrop. And that was our Friday night.

p.s. Come to find out, Africa Underground will be doing another event this coming May. This time around, it'll be focusing on the Afro-Jamaican culture. So yeah, I will definitely try to hit up that event. Trust. If you're in the DC area or just happen to be visiting during that period, check it out, as well!

p.p.s:  I was recently featured in Afro Style. Thank you so much! Whenever you get the chance, go to her blog. She shines a spotlight on Africans with style. 

Until next time...

2.14.2011

Flowers and Hearts and Chocolate, Oh My!

Happy

Valentine's Day

I hope everyone is enjoying this lovely "holiday". Over here, it's a absolutely perfect day. Sunny and 65 degrees. Too bad everybody and their mama are either at work or school. It is what it is. Just wanted to do a quick post. I am in love with Adele's "Make You Feel My Love". I have to listen to this song everyday. Yes, everyday. And since it's already my routine to listen to it everyday, today is no different. I'll just listen to it non-stop. So I dedicate this song to my future Valentine...where ever he may be. 



Until next time...


2.10.2011

Stylish & Versatile Award

The lovely and talented Ag of Zeldan & Festus recently tagged me as a Stylish & Versatile blogger. I'm honored. Thank you so much, Ag! You da, you da best. :o)

Here are the rules and regulations:
1. Thank the person who gave you the award and link back to them in your post.
2. Tell us seven (7) things about yourself.
3. Award 15* other bloggers.
4. Contact these bloggers and let them know that they have won.

Wow. Seven things about myself, huh? Well, let's get this rolling -

1) I am American-Nigerian. Nigerian-American. Whichever one. 1st generation. Born and raised in DC. Now live in the DC suburbs, in MD. After my 9th grade, my Dad decided that he wanted me to learn my culture a bit more. So he shipped my ass dropped my ass took me to Nigeria (along with my brother...my sis came a couple yrs later). And for the next 3-4 yrs I finished up my high school at an all-girl's boarding school. One of the best in the nation. It was definitely, DEFINITELY, an experience I will never ever forget. Some of my closest friends to date are girls that I met in my boarding school.

Nigeria Flag
Washington DC State Flag
DC Flag
Maryland Flag
Maryland Flag

2) Speaking of my fam, I'm the oldest of 3 kids. Brother is the middle child. Sister is the last born. Aaah, my sister. We've grown so close in the past couple of years. And I'm loving it. She has FANTASTIC style. (I'll be doing a style post on her in the future. So be on the look out!) She already knows this, but she inspires me. Not only with the way she manages to look stylish every single day but also how she has grown to be such a beautiful young woman . She is one intelligent, focused, determined individual. She has her annoying traits (I mean, hello, she is the last born) but I tend to overlook them. Anywho, she's the best.


Cardigan/Denim Vest/Skirt: vintage, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Bag: Chanel, Watch: Michael Kors

(Had to sneak an outfit post in here) Sweater/Dress/Camisole: Old Navy, Fashion Tights/Shoes: Avenue

3) Hi. My name is Vivi. (Hi Vivi.) And I am a BSB-holic. That's right folks, I love me some Backstreet Boys. It can't stop...it won't stop. *diddy bop* Really, though, I adore them. I have all their albums. I wasn't really a hanging-posters-on-the-wall kinda girl but I did pretty much own any and all US magazines they were featured in (except those teenybopper ones...like Tiger Beat and what have you). I'm slacking in the concerts department; only been to two. I am definitely going to their concert this summer. We're just gonna ignore the fact that they are touring with NKOTB. I can't be in love with a boy band with out having a favorite member, right? My fav is Howie. Yep, yep. Howie. Not the popular choices of Brian, AJ and, of course, Nick. Sorry, Kevin. It was Howie. I will never forget the day BSB visited TRL promoting their "Black and Blue" album. Howie completely changed his look. He was sportin' longer locks. He looked good. Carson Daly was in awe. So much so, that he straight up told Howie that he look liked Jesus. I was dying cause pretty much it was true! The good ol' days.

My favorite BSB song: 

4) I prefer watching TV shows to watching movies. I can watch 8hrs straight of Season 1 "Arrested Development" but sit me down to watch a 2hr movie and I become restless. It is what it is. My favorite shows at the moment are "Modern Family" and "Southland". But my all time favorite show is:

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5) My favorite color is purple. I tend to buy items that have purple in it. I'm just drawn to the rich, royal color. It can be quite sickening at times. I'm beginning to love mustard yellow, too. But purple will always have my heart.

Mixture of clothes, wallet, piggy bank, scarf, purse, earrings and necklaces.
6) I'm a huge NBA fan. Growing up, I had a crush on Reggie Miller (yes, that Reggie Miller). Hey, he had light brown eyes. *swoon* And he knew how to stroke those 3's. (He's now annoying). Anywho, with my stint in Nigeria, I kind of forgot about the sport. Then I came back and got totally immersed into one of the greatest playoff series ever, 2002 Western Conference Finals: Lakers vs. Kings. I grew to despise the cockiness of Kobe Bryant. I grew to love the emerging clutch shooter in Mike Bibby. And I grew to have a HUGE crush on Chris Webber. (The Kings should have won that series). From there on out, I became a NBA fanatic. I've attended a couple of Wizards home games (regular season and playoff). I've been to All-Star Weekend (Vegas '07). Now, I would like to go to a NBA final game. I've always said that if the Denver Nuggets ever make it to the Finals, I am buying a ticket and heading to Denver to watch it live. Best believe. (This all depends if Carmelo decides to stay in Denver or doesn't get traded in a couple of weeks).

Carmelo Anthony At Press Conference
My baby favorite NBA player, Carmelo Anthony

7) I love to write. I feel that I express myself better through my fingers than by my mouth. What I lack is focus. I actually had a personal blog that I never took care of (re: update). I used to write stories. I used to have diaries...then when I grew older, journals. Mind you, journal = diary. Right now, I'm taking a creative writing class to get me back into zone of picking up a pen or pencil and just letting my thoughts flow. 


*I don't know bout 15 bloggers, though. Let me see what I can shoot for.

Tagged (in alphabetical order):


That's all, folks! Take care. 

2.03.2011

Shiny Night

Leatherette Jacket/Skirt: Target, Sequin Blouse/Earrings/Clutch: Vintage, Tights: We Love Colors, Booties: Torrid

Cee





Cee

LoveLoveLove the pants!

Someone's trying to be all fancy with the photoshop. *looks away*



Event: Birthday Party
Where: Mio
Summary:  My friend, Cee, and I had a great time this past Saturday. Drinks. Laughter. Dancing. Meeting up with old folks. Meeting new folks. Y'know, the shenanigans that happens when one goes out on a Saturday night for a friend's birthday party. For the both of us, it's been a while since we've hit up a lounge and just let loose. Definitely made the most of it. (Sidenote: Cee has GREAT style. I'm gonna try to convince her to let me do a style post with her as the subject. *cross fingers*)


Thanks for taking your time out to check out my blog. And a big thanks goes out to those that leave comments. You da, you da best! :o)


Take care.