Happy new month y'all, amazing how fast the year has run, right? and I still cannot believe its December. Its that festive time of the year and for some the nostalgic time when guys are rewriting their resolutions for the next year. At the end of the day its all about us and what makes us happy and how to stay on track as we usher the next year. Oh well, as for fashion, it only recognises the seasons and the changes that come through it.

So, I woke up yesterday and I had no idea what to wear, well, 21st century girl problems. I came across this distressed skirt, i haven't worn it in a while, so i decided to go for a vintage look with the denim on denim trend.

I added on white YSL platforms and my geeks, held my extensions on the side and voila! there goes my simple vintage look.

The accessories were very minimal, and I chose not to dress the denim shirt but instead to go with a DIY ribbon chain. And a pop of color with the neon pink belt.

There you go darlings, Have yourself a fab month and cheers to the coming new year!




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                                                         White platforms- YSL
                                                         Denim skirt & vest- Thrifted
                                                         Neon belt- Thrifted
                                                         Geeks, earring- Perida centre

Hallo fashionistas, who else is obsessed with strappy sandals like I am. Well this time round I decided to wear my denim with sandals to add that elegant look to the outfit since it was super casual. This was my Saturday outfit I wore on a day out bowling with my buddies.I  went for a simple denim sleeveless shirt and added distressed jeans on to add the playful edgy look.

             I accessorized with a gold butterfly bib necklace, pink studs and a navy chainbag

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                                                 Strappy heels- Guess
                                                 Denim shirt- Flea markets
                                                 Distressed jeans- Flea markets
                                                 Chain bag- Gifted
                                                 Bib necklace- My sister's closet
                                              

                                  THE NAUTICAL STRIPPED HI-LO TOP

Lately, I have been obsessed with cropped tops especially the hot sweaty days. I wore this look for a simple day going shoe shopping with my gals, It was versatile and incase it got chilly, all I had to do was button up the denim vest I had on top. I grabbed my fedora straw hat, sun glasses and these leather capped cute flatties with clear sides (read,my new obsession). I am not much of a leggings fan but I decided to do these with a simple look.

                             THE HOT PINK HI-LO TOP

My second look, I wore for just day in town with my siz, I went for a lil' color blocking and cargo pants. The shoes, I got in my shopping escapade mentioned above...I hesitated buying it but my gal...Jules convinced and I owe her one for that, I loved the tiers and the ankle bootish look it has. I then carried my oversized floral purse.

What do sheers, denim, bows and animal print have in common...you would ask....well, this post is the answer. I got on a lil bit of everything I love. A combination of playful cuteness and edginess defines this outfit and today I will let the pictures tell the story. The chained bow is a DIY....Whats your take....lemmie know what you think below!

How more feminine can lace be.....I find it quite girly with a touch of sexy. It was such a huge trend in 2011 but the beauty of it, is that it never goes of style. So, you can imagine my delight when I came across this hi-lo top. With the sun baring down on us lately....It was perfect for this weather.

I paired it up with these distressed jeans for a little edgy feeling,one because of the colliding of the two different textures and two being the jeans was low waist.

I used pops of bold color to add some sassiness to the outfit...This Chloe chain bag is one of my faves because it fits most of  stuff and the color is just adorbs.

I complemented it with the scarlett red pumps, love the studs on the side and you would never believe I got 'em for only ksh 100,no bargaining no nothing....well I am still pinching myself in disbelief.

                  I did different shades of purple with the violet earrings and the bag....then I did a side pony of my hair and added cobalt blue pearls as a hair band

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                                                        Lace top- Thrifted
                                                        Distressed jeans- Thrifted
                                                        Chain Bag- Chloe
                                                        Red pumps- Muthurwa
                                                        Bib necklace- Perida Centre
                                                        Violet earrings- Perida Centre
                                                        Multicolored bracelet- Gifted

This was a simple outfit for one of those hot days, we have bee experiencing *before the rain started in the evening and i freezed to bits* I forgot my jacket and well, i paid for it with the case of the chillys. Anywho, I went for a high- low black sheer vest and denim jeans.

              The accessories were color popping, to add an ooomph to the dull outfit and make it more glam without doing too much!

Am in love with this purple pinkish lipstick, I added the neon pink earrings to complement it

The oversize floral purse...is a carry it all though....the arms tire very fast, its overly fit for most occasions even night events!

                    Finally, the bronze ruffled peeptoe booties,I thought the peep toe would show some skin especially since i was basically covered up.

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                                                     Hi-Lo Vest- Machakos flea market
                                                     Denim- Toi Market
                                                     Bronze Booties- Chinese Laundry
                                                     Blue & White pearls- DIY
                                                     Neon pink earrings- Perida Centre
                                                     Oversize Purse- Toi Market

Thanks for stopping by,
ChezMaureen!

If there is a trend that is inescapable, its denim! Thats where I bring in the denim vest, this trendy piece is versatile, flattering, and adds edge to even the girliest pieces in our wardrobes. Thats why I decided to pair it up with a turquoise green pleated skirt and color blocked it with a hot pink tank

I went for  this faded, sun-kissed light blue that looks great with just about every other color, especially since my outfit is color blocked to give it a color clash rather than a match. I love the back at the back....the tiny bows are just soooo cute.
 

                                                I adore pleats....they so flirty and fun

                               I accessorised the vest with a silver neck piece and yellow loops

                                 Finished it off with these sexy leopard print booties

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                                                          Denim vest- Thrifted
                                                          Pleated skirt- Toi Market
                                                          Booties- Vince Camuto
                                                          Pink tank- H&M
                                                          Floral belt- Thrifted
Toodles,
Chez Maureen!

Black and white is one of the biggest 2013 tend and I find myself subconsciously buying lots of it in my closet, so I fully intend to indulge in this trend fully. I came across this stripped maxi in my thrifting endeavours sometime in december and I knew exactly how I wanted to wear it. I believe every girl should have atleast one maxi in their wardrobe especially as a summer staple.Originally the dress was flared so i decided to  alter it a little bit at the bottom half and make it more pencil shaped.I went for the horizontal stripes as they tend to elongate my curves as am quite petite. 

I went for the horizontal stripes as they enhance my curves as am quite petite. A  fitting maxi  is better than a tight hugging maxi as it may look tacky if care is not taken.

I went for a more demure and edgy feeling to dress it, the denim cropped jacket was to give it a more relaxed look. The black ankle brogues are just my favourite go to flatties. Well, most of my friends tend to find them quite ugly but i love the way they can change your look in a snap and i find them to be very stylish, vintagey and unique.

I went for pops of color in styling my hair to bring some ooommmph to the outfit. I did a combo of two scarves, orange with black polka and an electric magenta one. The accessories were minimal, a red and bronze pedant neckpiece and butter yellow loops.

                  The bag is a vintage from my mums 80's closet and am currently in love with these  avatars

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                                                Cropped Jacket- Flea market
                                                Maxi- Thrifted
                                                Bag- mom's 80's closet
                                                Brogues- Sam's collection
                                                Aviators- Nairobi streets
Ta ta,
Chez Maureen

How are you good people, am hoping you had an awesome weekend. Mine was quite a mixture of sorts but yesterday crowned my weekend up. I met my gals and its never anything short of amaze balls when we get to catch up and all esp since one of us just jetted back into the country from abroad.

I decided to do a lil bit of everything, color,demin, the sweater, nautical stripes.....

I love this tangerine capris.....and I paired em with this turqoise knit sweater that is quite my fave knit oflate

I had a nautical hi-low stripped shirt inside and it was quite chillly in the evening so the sweater came in handy and I totally forgot to take it off as i was taking the pics. I then added a neon pink scarf to add some color and ummmph to it.

And finally my geeks and a janelle monae inspired hairstyle, then my nude and white sling backs. And oh....not forgetting the teal purse.

My sweater is baggy and it looked funny when i tucked it in, but i did not want to belt it up so i added a brooch at the back.

Hallo hallo y'all.... well today is my birthday and can't believe how the year has ran out so fast. Wow and a year older, and as am aging i notice my style is too getting more refined and am doing lots of growing sexy outfits. If only i had a blog years ago, you'd see why. But, am liking it as i still try to incorporate my evolving style into it.

I came across this denim skirt in my thrifting escapades and was so drawn to it. It was once size bigger and i got my tailor to resize it to my specifications. I wanted high waist and fitting but not tight and this is the end result.

I loved the button detail and wrap effect of the skirt paired it up with white ruffled blouse and my all time favorite cobalt blue platforms.

I added the multi- colored oversized purse and colored blocked earrings to add some oomph and color to the outfit