Poshmark.

Hello lovelies, 

 

So I'm on Poshmark! Poshmark is basically a platform you can sell your clothes or shop the closets of others who have similar styles as you. I have TOO MANY SHOES for my own good so I'm doing a closet clean up. I also have some nice pieces in my closet on there so check it out! You MUST download the app to shop, if you have an iPhone. I'm sure it's on Androids too. 

My username is @sallyifeoma

Welcome 2014!

If you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. If my life is going to mean anything, I have to live it myself. Happy New Year! 2014 is upon us! 

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11 
 

Lipstick: WNW - Cherry Pickin' & Cherry Bomb mixed x Skater Dress: Dillards x Faux Fur Shaw: Thrift x Tights: F21 x Knee Highs Boots: Kohl's

Hope you all brought in the New Year as you like. I brought mines in church, like always. So refreshing. I've decided I'm going to make up this new tradition, when I stumbled across an idea. I'm going to write down 10 things I want to accomplish by years' end, seal it in an envelope then store it away. I won't look at it until New Years Eve of next year, that way it'll show me if I accomplish anything I said I was going to accomplished over the past year. 
I think it'll be quite interesting, actually.

In approximately 1 month (February 1st), I'll be 23! :-)

xo Sally Ifeoma

The Summer Bob.

Simple eye makeup.  Lips: NK - Ruby Red

The hairstyle (earlier post here) I wanted to try out for the longest, but was scared that it wouldn't fit my chubby cheeks of a face. Or it simply wouldn't look right.

So I took a risk.

I bought BSS hair, watched YouTube and created a U-Part wig. This hairstyle was absolutely cheap to create. I probably spent a total of $30 for hair + supplies. I used Xtra perm yaki human hair 10" & Outre` Duby 8" both in a color 2. I braided, sewn, cut & styled my hair by myself (which is an achievement on its own) without any help. Even my mother was proud (& amazed) at my work. I told my father it's a wig, and he was like "It looks so natural, like ya hair" LOL.

I received many compliments so now I feel confident in rocking my bob this summer until school starts in the fall and then it's time for my Senegalese Twists. I think I'm 9 weeks post relaxer so my "journey" continues.

Speaking of summer, there are some essentials needed to enjoy this season, as hot as it is. Hope you all are enjoying it so far! Please check out the links on the side of the page. :)

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Queen of Frugality

As a fashion inclined student with cheap pockets, sales and clearance racks are my best friends. I love getting bargains and receiving the most out of my money spent. My friends always compliment me on my outfit & how I dress well, wanting to go shopping with me and how or where do I get my clothes from. I don't really think about a certain "store" when I shop, I just like to wear whatever looks appealing. Whether it be thrift, department or Target. Even when I'm monetarily established, I'll still be a frugal shopper!

I went shopping with my mother a couple of days ago and I'm so happy about my purchases! We visited the local Dillard's, because this particular location is a clearance center so they always have deals and sales. I ended up getting a blouse, two shorts and a pair of heels all for $40!! Yes, 40 dollars, while the retail value of the overall purchase retails nearly $230. I was AMAZED!

The item that I'm really happy about are these Dolce Vita DV Demi High Heels. These retail for $99 but I snagged these babies up for $17! Is that a deal or what?! I never owned any red heels, and I've been wanting some for a long time; this was Godsend, lol.

I picked up this blouse for $12 (orig. $59), and each sequined shorts for $5 (orig. $29). I might do a lookbook featuring these items.

Speaking of being frugal, I also love getting samples. Whether it's at department stores, grocery stores or online, I don't have a problem on stocking up on samples. Plus it'll give me a chance to try something I probably would have not tried before.

I'm really big on hair samples now, because I want to take better care of my hair. I'm trying to wean myself off relaxers so I want to know what product works best for my coarse hair. I've also received fragrance samples, a stylus for my iPhone, anti-wrinkle serum system (don't ask, lol), toiletries and even magazines! (Bazaar, Ebony, Fitness, etc).

I'm so happy I got my phone case in! It's such a beaut!

This past weekend I went to Atlanta with my besfriend and had the time of my life! I'll make another post about that, with pictures, but honestly, I truly enjoyed myself. My blog's 1 year anniversary was this past weekend, JUNE 15TH, awww yay! I'm really getting the hang of blogging, so hopefully I can keep up the pattern.

Zooshoo.com: Shoe Review

It was only by chance that I discovered Zooshoo.com. I don't know where I surfaced it from, but I fell in love instantly because of the free shipping! Aside from that, they do have pretty reasonable prices for shoes, apparel, jewelry, and more. They carry Steve Madden, Sam Edelman, Bamboo, Delicious, Qupid, Anne Michelle + More. I decided that I'd leap into the ankle strap heel trend that's been in this Spring and purchase this heel as my first buy from this site.

Delicious STICK Ankle Strap Heels | Link here

 This pair of shoes were $26! That's a steal/deal to me. And the site gives you so many chances to save additional money, but you will have to find out yourself. I typically wear a US size 9-9.5, and a 10 in sandal heels, however they didn't carry half sizes and the way the shoe was designed, I gauged that a 9 would fit me. Luckily it did, because I didn't want to go through the process of returning the item back, although they make it fairly easy to. The item did not take long to receive. My order was processed and shipped the next day. I received it in 4 business days (they claim 3-5 business days) if you are in the United States. Overall, great customer service and I've recommended this site amongst my sister & friends.

 I'm just really happy that I've got another pair of heels to wear out this summer. I chose nude (Oatmeal Vegan-Patent) because it's a neutral color that can be worn with just about anything. They're comfortable, not that high of a heel (4.25 inches) I'm sure I will frequent this website and add it to my list of online shopping places. Use code woohoo10 for 10% off $100.

 

 

Houston International Fashion Week + Thift Haul

The first few days of August (1st-5th) consisted of Houston's Fashion Week. I only attended the fashion show on Saturday, due to my class finals and such. 

It was a wonderful production, featured a Caribbean Dinner Concert, African & Mexican-American Bridal as well Quinceneara shows. They also had a make up competition & best hairstyle competition. Basically the week consisted of a lot of segments, I wish I could have attended them all. The day I went on, Saturday, later in the evening there was a great mix of culture in the Grand Finale Fashion Showcase. From Mexico to Indian to Liberia to Nigeria to America, Europe and back. It was a sight to see and I even got the contact information of this designer (Tekay Design) who can design Nigerian/traditional wear for me. I'm excited, and I'm glad I went, despite being tired from shopping. Here are some photos from the event.

What I wore:

Dress: Forever 21 x Cardigan: Cotton On x Black Pumps: GoJane