The Jacket That Gives Me Wings

I fell for Diane Von Furstenberg's Christianna Jacket the very day it was uploaded on Netaporter nearly a year ago but I, being a bargain hunter, decided to wait for it to go on sale. I tend not to follow trends and am not fussed if a designer or a print is deemed to be 'out' by the time I snap it up usually on sale. However, if a garment or accessory item shouts rather than speaks to me and I know the likelyhood of ever finding it is slim then I'll do the plunge. So while many of my friends discuss their man troubles, car leases, developments in wind energy and if Obama will see a second term - I sit there thinking So glad I no longer have a car as I stalk my timeless-with-a-twist pieces. After all, these are the purchases that still make sense years later.

I fell more in love with the jacket after seeing Chrisette Michelle, who I suspect had been styled by The Great June Ambrose, wearing it on Fashion Bomb Daily. Funny how an artist or personality (I loathe the term celebrity) can inspire a look, reaffirm the uniqueness of a product or completely destroy whatever love you had for that item or brand. Nene Leakes and a good number of Nollywood actresses have butchered brands I'd coveted season after season.

Woke up this morning ready to roll with my new foundation and new lippie. This is what I wore today.

 Jacket - Diane Von Furstenberg

Tank top - Supre

Jeans - AG Adriano Goldschmeid

Shoes - Celine

Sunglasses - Prada

Jewellery - EA Drew ring + Forever New earrings +

Georg Jensen watch + BVLGARI bracelets

Makeup

MAC Matchmaster Fluid Foundation

MAC Loose Powder

MAC Eyeshadows (Plum Dressing)

MAC Ruby Woo lipstick

MAC Russian Red Lipglass

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara

Illamasqua Blush

Dedicating this photo to everyone whose family members used to do poses like this back in the day.
I've seen several photos of my dad and his friends doing such. He cringes. I laugh. Little does he know I think he looks what I call 'hood handsome' and had the swagger men of today only dream of. 

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Don't forget to follow me @HarareMbama on Twitter.

xxx