iWearAfrican: Bazin

For those of you who don't know what Bazin is, it's the stiff cotton material that many african clothes are made out of. It's so funny how growing up I use to loath african attire, I would have rather died than to actually go out in public wearing African clothes but all that has changed. I am now a lover of african fabric and I wish that I had more clothes made out of it. Honestly I could see myself wearing African clothes everyday if I get pants, shirts, skirts and dresses of the material. Back to the point, I wore this sky blue bazin with Asian inspired gold detailing to meet none other than the president of my native land, Guinea! Now how many people can say they met the President of their country?

It's all in the details^^^

Slaviya.

Had dinner with a friend at one of my favorite restaurants in Adams Morgan called Slaviya, many may know the place as it also serves as the lounge for DJ Chick's famous Thursday night parties. The restaurant has a Eastern European or "Slavic" based menu and also many traditional dishes. They renovated the place not too long ago and the new decor is quite trendy. I love the feel of the place,it has a certain je ne sais quoi atmosphere about it. Ordered their delicious steak (well-done) with a side of sauteed spinach and mash potatoes...so yummy. I am definitely a steak kind of girl. For dessert I had their nutella filled crepes w/ strawberry slices to-go.

Lace and Things.

Okay I'll admit, I have been abusing this hat! I wear it alllll the time. But can you blame me? It's perrrrrrrfect! It's stylish, protects me from the blazing hot sun, and it's great for those days when I'm too lazy to brush my hair (yes, I have those days). Wore it out for a day of running errands with my bestfriend Shieley aka @TwatchNdListen and gurl I couldn't have asked for a better friend in this life, love you always. Anyway doe I also wanted to mention how happy I am that lace is in style so that I can wear it during these hot summer days and not be looked at like a hoochie. lol Now any girl who goes out wearing a lace top, dress, skirt, sans bra/panties well that's a story for another day.

Summer Glow.

I will bet anything that there isn't a single fashion forward girl in the world who doesn't have the orange and pink color block in their closet for this spring/summer. I picked up this cute little multi ruffle tiered skirt from H&M that I love to pieces. Wore it out to lunch with my friend Rama since she is going back to Indiana tomorrow :( She told me that she has never been to Chipotle before and being the humanitarian I am 

*side-eye*

 I decided to take her there to give her what she's been deprived of all these years.lol

Oh yeah, and for once I look dewy in my photos...I used Fruit of The Earth Aloe Vera Skin Cooler instead of my  usual Avon Moisture Therapy lotion and it's been working wonders. I have this natural summer glow to my skin now and I love it! I suggest you guys try the product.
Also for once I decided to post photos of me having fun in front of the camera instead of choosing the best ones or the ones where I think I look perfect. Just to show you guys that I'm only human and imperfection is beautiful:)

Her FIRST bite of Chipotle ever!