Now its story time. I reconnected with Kain, a photographer I worked with in 2016, on one of my holidays to Philadelphia. I found him using hashtags on Ig and we have been cool since then on Ig. It is so funny how life can be. Since I got to CT, we kinda kept in touch and would casually talk about planning a shoot but it never happened. Let me just say that this was excellent timing, and I really do think that everything happens for a reason. I'm glad we finally got it done, even though we kept having to reschedule. So, I traveled to Philadelphia from Connecticut on this particular day with the intention of shooting three outfits with Kain. I am really looking forward to showing you guys my favorite outfit from the shoot. When I arrived in Philadelphia, Kain was so kind to pick me up at the train station, he found the ideal spots, and dropped me off once the shoot was finished.

After shooting, I was extremely worn out. I am incredibly grateful to Kain and delighted with how the shoot day went.  You guys should not say I did not do anything for you o. I traveled all the way to create content. It is the dedication for me!

One of my current favorite fashion trends is the cropped blazer one. Hello lovely people! How are you all doing? Once again, welcome to my blog. Please read my most recent blog post Athleisure Chic.

This blog post is long overdue. These pictures were taken in Birmingham on my trip in December. A hoarder! I shared one of the looks from this shoot day How to layer a casual outfit. We are talking about the cropped blazer trend on the blog today. 

Blazers are already known to be essential pieces for any wardrobe, and I adore how versatile they are. I believe the cropped blazer trend started in 2020, but I didn't get one until 2021 after seeing the Instagram babes rocking theirs. I don't usually follow trends, but I just had to with this one. 

A cropped blazer not only provides your outfit that sophisticated finishing touch, but it also gives it that unexplainable vibe. It boasts a modern cut in addition to a sharp traditional silhouette. Cropped blazers can be worn in a variety of ways like; with skirts (mini, midi & maxi), with shorts, boots, dresses, high-waist pants, denim, formal pants to give that business/formal look. Countless styling possibilities! I found this cropped blazer on Nasty-gal when searching for a place to purchase one. Given that I already own two black blazers in my wardrobe, the color was undoubtedly what drew me to this one. 

The possibility to purchase matching pants caught my eye as well. I simply made the decision to get both since I love two-piece outfits they would give me styling options, with the ability to style them separately. I chose nude boots, a nude hat, and a green Telfar purse because I wanted to stick to the green and nude color palette for this outfit. Additionally, since every other element of the outfit was plain, I opted for a printed t-shirt to mix things up and add some interest.

Let's talk about the pictures! These are some of my favorite photos from the previous year. Pictures are incredibly clean and sharp. I used one of them as my profile picture sometime last month and my dad said he loves the picture which is also my best picture that he had seen of recent. My friend Sean is an amazing photographer. Knowing and working with such lovely individuals makes me really proud.

Next time we shoot together will be exciting, I can't wait. I am ecstatic! You can check out other blog posts I have written in which Sean took the pictures. Datenight Inspiration, A Birthday Blogpost, My Personal NYSC Project, The Obligatory Blogpost, A Vintage Fashion Editorial. Wow! We have come a long way, his work continues to improve and I am super proud of him. If you're in the UK, please patronize him Seanshotit. He is capable of and willing to travel. Now that this post has been published, I am incredibly relieved *whew*. Are you a fan of the cropped blazer trend? Do you own one yourself? If so, could you provide links? I'm curious to see how you guys styled it. I might just get inspired! Thanks for stopping by. See you guys in my next blog post. Cheers!

In my previous post Luxury Vintage Workstyle Inspiration, I mentioned how hectic the semester was for me and how I successfully completed it. That, along with a slew of other factors, I believe had an impact on how I was feeling. I had no desire to do anything. In an ideal world, I'd plan my birthday shoot a month in advance, buy new outfits for the shoot, maybe for dinner, and generally be excited, but that wasn't the case this year. Some of my followers even said things like "we can't wait to see your birthday post," to which I replied that I hadn't done a shoot yet and wasn't sure I'd be up for it before my birthday. However, plans were altered at the last minute! I had no choice than shoot.

I had great expectations at the start of the year, and I still do, because amazing things can and will happen to me before the year is up. Anyway, I set goals before the end of last year, expecting everything to fall into place at the same time, but I'm sure God was smiling and saying, "Bukky, my ways are not your ways, and you need to relax!" Sometimes we want our lives to go a certain way, but it may not be God's plan. God knows best, he wants us to learn certain things, be patient, and trust him completely, with no backup plan. So far, so good; this year has been a year of personal growth in every manner for me. I've grown in every aspect of my life; I'm better at handling situations; and, in terms of my career, I'm on top of my game; I know what I want and don't want generally, and I've done a lot of reflecting. This, I also believe, has been my waiting season.

I'm not going to lie: the waiting season isn't easy but it's all part of the process. I used to question God a lot in the beginning, cry a lot, and just be off as it was so different and difficult for me because I am so active, I always have a plan for my life, work towards my goals, things always go my way and happen for me, so having to just stay still has been extremely difficult for me, but I am doing an amazing job handling things well. My best friend called me one of those days, and I was so tired that I started crying. She said, "Cheer up, I truly wish I could give you a hug right now, and I like it when your energy is 100 percent. "She didn't lie. I am always optimistic and usually the type of friend who reaches out or is perceived as strong, but I won't lie, my strength failed me sometimes, but God has been letting me know he is with me. Despite all of this, I continued to share content with you guys and to show up for my people.

 One thing I like about myself is that I am very much self aware and have conversations with myself. So, I sat down one day and had a talk with myself, and I just decided to stop worrying since it doesn't change anything, distract myself when I start to worry, to stay happy, and to trust that everything will work out wonderfully for me.

I probably wouldn't share anything like this on here because who really cares?  I'm also the queen of keeping things to myself, but it's been on my mind to share. It might well be a source of encouragement for someone who is also in the midst of a waiting period. We'd come out on top, and I'm hoping we'll be able to learn. It's critical that we pay attention and pray for the spirit of discernment. Enough of the plenty talk, let's get down to business with the outfit and shoot *whew*.

So, since I wasn't in the mood to shop, I decided to put on a suit set that I received for my birthday last year but had never worn. I liked the notion of wearing all black as well.

Earlier this year, I made a mood-board. My mood board consisted of a studio shoot, red roses, and an all-black ensemble. This outfit makes me feel like a grown woman, and you know how much I adore corporate looks / suits. My shoot went off without a hitch, and everything ran smoothly. The photographer also made videos of me, which made me really happy.

This blog post has now come to an end. I just want to express my gratitude to God for allowing me to live another year in excellent health, for keeping my family and friends, for giving me a huge pre-birthday wish, and for the fantastic things he has planned for me this year. Thank you for stopping by, please drop a comment, share this post and I hope to see you in my next post.

Cheers!

Good day, darlings! I trust you all are doing fine. It's been three weeks since I last published here *whew*. You can check out my last post A trip to New York.

In fact, I drafted this blog post late last night because I felt compelled to publish something today. I've been quite busy, as I'm sure you all know. This semester was insane! To God be the glory, I've completed my third semester of graduate school, which means I only have one semester remaining before your girl graduates in Jesus' name. Not only did I complete the semester, but I did it with good grades, three A++ and one A. I feel quite proud of myself. I put in a lot of effort, and I'm grateful to God for seeing me through! I've been busy since we vacated two weeks ago because I signed up for a summer course and am also doing a Google project management course. This year is all about career advancement for me, and I feel it will be worthwhile. Keep me in your prayers!

 Let's get started with today's blog post. If you've been reading the blog for a while, you're aware that work styles are one of my favorite topics. You can check out of my work-style looks Stylish Monochromatic Outfit, How To Wear All-Black For Work, How To Style A Blazer For Work. For this look, I purchased both pieces with the intention of styling them together. The top's neckline drew me in. I also like how the knit and organza contrast. I had nothing like that in my closet prior to purchasing it so, it was a great addition. I also bought them from one of my favorite stores ever! Zara.

I'm also a sucker for loose, high-waisted trousers, not only because they're stylish, but also because they're easy to style.

Crop tops, sweaters, tank tops, t-shirts, shirts, jackets, and other items can be worn with them.
I knew I wanted to stick to a neutral color scheme for this look, so I chose my nude shoes and black bag. Because this is a work-style outfit, I kept my hair short and kept my accessories minimal.
I knew I needed work-style in my blog post title, but I also wanted something appropriate.
So I asked my friend Oge, and she said it's giving luxury vintage work-style, which I completely agree with, and also looking at the photos' edit, they appear great. Also, the editing of the photos makes them look to be from the past. Something retro! Shout-out to Renny Rennysvirtualportfolio for these pictures. I've found something else to occupy my time, especially because Instagram has been stressful and uninteresting for me as a content creator. Visit TikTok to see what I'm up to.You would see my fun side. You can also follow me on Instagram. I put in the work and would love to grow.

Cheers!

OUTFIT DETAILS

Top, Pants & Shoes: Zara

Bag : Aldo