GOODBYE :NAIVASHA

Happy Wednesday! I hope you are ready and excited about Christmas as I am. Our last day in Naivasha was short. Immediately after breakfast, we set off for Nairobi. If you have been keen, you will notice that the clothes that I packed were of the grey shade. That was to help me in dressing up without carrying my whole wardrobe. I never like packing a lot of clothes when travelling and I therefore go for outfits that can even be worn twice before washing them. I will be taking a break so no posts till next year. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy 2015.

Linking with  because Shanna said so ,  shopping my closet , Lindsey at pleated poppy , happiness at mid life, ginger side of life

Shoes - thrifted
Skirt - gift from Mom
Lace top - gift from Mom
Tank top - gift from Mom
Watch - street purchase

Thanks for always reading, I appreciate.

Merci

WEEKEND GETAWAY: NAIVASHA DAY 2

Happy Monday! I trust you had a lovely and restful weekend. Having spent day 1 at the resort that we were booked in, we decided to venture out on day 2 and had a picnic at one of the neighboring camping sites. We then carried packed supper from Naivasha town and spent another evening at the pool till 9.00p.m.

Linking with not dead yet style, manic Monday.

Shoes - thrifted
Dress - thrifted
Scarf - thrifted
Handbag - gift from Mom
Watch - street purchase

Thanks for always reading, I appreciate.

Merci

BIRTHDAY

Happy Friday and Happy Birthday to me. Well, my birthday is actually tomorrow 20th December. Since I don't post on Saturdays and I had to inform you of this day, the post comes today.

Before I turned 30 I was not so keen on celebrating my birthday. That changed and I am all for the celebrations, good lunch outing with family or just a good home cooked meal always is enough.

This being my day I felt that maybe I should let you know more me a bit.

Name
Merci Jowi, Kenyan, lover of thrift fashion, a Bachelor of Information Technology graduate and also holds a Certificate in Electronic Publishing. In my working career I have been a Software and Hardware Technician, Teacher of Computer Studies and ICT and Creative Graphic Designer. Then came 5th December 2013 I quit being an employee....and

Currently
I am currently self employed. I own a stationeries shop, in addition I do freelance graphic design and farming specializing in collards, spinach and black eyed peas.

Family
I am the first born in my family and I have two sisters and two brothers and my parents.

Personally

• I am born again, a follower and lover of Jesus Christ.
• I have had bad acne since I was a teenager. Very sensitive skin. That has never put me down. I am one person with high self esteem, nothing puts me down, those spots make me.
• I don't watch TV, it's a choice I made about 3 years ago. I prefer reading. The only exception to this is watching National Geographic and football - watching Arsenal FC play to be specific.
• I can't swim, even to save my own life.
• I am a self declared chapati specialist, no sweat making them.
• I love order, neat desk, well arranged closet. Everything just placed in its rightful place.
• My favourite author of all time is Paulo Coelho. And reading this blog bikozulu.

Dreams
To own 3 stationeries outlets.
To own a grocery supermarket.
To visit each county headquarter I haven't been to in my country Kenya. I have 34 to visit.

I look forward to a healthy, fulfilled and happy future. Meanwhile, I am enjoying my 30s and that picture was taken around 1983, it's been that looong ;).

Thanks for always reading, I appreciate and look forward to seeing you around.

Linking with Passion for Fashion , Favourite Fashion Friday. See you on Monday and enjoy your weekend.
Merci

WEEKEND GETAWAY:NAIVASHA DAY 1

Happy Wednesday! I hope you have been fine. Well, I had a weekend getaway with my girls last weekend to Naivasha and that explains my lack of posts.
We have an investment group with 5 of my girls and every year we take time to just bond together beyond the money matters.

For the first day as we were getting accustomed to the environment much of the time was spent at the swimming pool. I can't swim and I am not willing to learn either. I therefore decided to just lounge as I watch my girls enjoy the water. I had the above outfit and the scarf is a gift from one of the girls, Saturday is my birthday and therefore they took time to also present me with gifts. I added the cape later in the evening when it got chilly.

Linking with  because Shanna said so ,  shopping my closet , Lindsey at pleated poppy , happiness at mid life.

Shoes - thrifted
Short - thrifted
Top - thrifted
Scarf - gifted
Cape - thrifted
Watch - street purchase

Thanks for always reading, I appreciate.

Merci

AGENDA : KEEP WARM

Happy Monday! Our summer has been short lived. The short rains are already here. I am glad that it rains late evening or at night and some days we are lucky to have the sun shine. It can get very chilly when it rains and therefore this outfit had just my warmth in mind. I am glad it turned out well though lacking in color. The colors are quite dull.
I would have done boots but the temperatures again get unbearably high in the course of the day.

I am also loving the mixture of plaid on the skirt and stripes on the sweater top.

Linking with not dead yet style, manic Monday.
Shoes - thrifted
Skirt - thrifted
Striped sweater - thrifted
Grey half sweater - thrifted
Belt - thrifted
Earrings - Masai market
Watch - street purchase

Thanks for always reading, I appreciate.
Merci

LONG VEST OR DRESS?

Happy Friday! When I bought this black piece at the thrift market, all I knew was that I had to have it. Didn't know whether it was a long vest or dress. I think that decision will always depend on how I decide to wear it. Like today it is a dress.

I also like that I can also layer it during the cold seasons. It definitely meets my versatility rule on an outfit.The zipper at the back can be opened to make it a more edgy long vest plus I got it for a steal $0.50, how about that!

Linking with Passion for Fashion , Favourite Fashion Friday. See you on Monday and enjoy your weekend.

Shoes - Borrowed from Mom
Belt - thrifted
Vest/Dress - thrifted
Watch - street purchase

Thanks for always reading, I appreciate.
Merci

BRIGHT : GET YOUR SHADES ON

Happy Wednesday! I think it is the sunshine. I love all the popping colors in this outfit. The outfit was built around the blouse. With Multiple strips of grey, blue, orange and yellow, I feel this blouse provides many opportunities for pairings. Another achieved goal in purchasing it.

Linking with  because Shanna said so ,  shopping my closet , Lindsey at pleated poppy , happiness at mid life.

Shoes - Borrowed from Mom
Skirt - thrifted
Blouse - Marks & Spencer, thrifted
Belt - thrifted
Watch - street purchase
Earrings - sheinside

Thanks for always reading, I appreciate.

Merci

ONE SKIRT MANY WAYS

Happy December and World AIDS Day! I hope you are doing everything to make the world an AIDS free place. Know your status, abstain, be faithful and use condoms and please DON'T STIGMATIZE!. Very excited about this month because I am a December baby.  I hope you had a restful weekend. Well this skirt is one of the versatile pieces in my wardrobe. There's always a new pairing possibility and it best meets my recycling goal when it comes to an outfit.

Linking with not dead yet style, manic Monday.

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Thanks for always reading, I appreciate.

Merci

PATTERN MIXING

Happy Friday! This skirt is true value for my money, the pairings are limitless. Another new find debuts to the blog. This top is another piece that offers very many pairing possibilities. A great summer outfit and Dad's favourite too.

Linking with Rachel the hat at Passion for Fashion and Penniless Socialite at Favourite Fashion Friday. See you on Monday and enjoy your weekend.

Shoes - borrowed from Mom
Skirt - thrifted
Top - thrifted
Necklace and earrings - sheinside

Thanks for always reading, I appreciate.

Merci

EMBRACING SUMMER

Happy Wednesday! Loving summer weather, and this maxi dress makes another appearance (also worn here). I like this dress  because it can also be worn in cooler weather by simply adding a sweater. Recycling is always key. Linking with Shanna at because Shanna said so , Liz at shopping my closet and Lindsey at pleated poppy.

Straw hat - swap with Mom 
Beaded necklace - DIY
Silver Choker and earrings - Masai market
Maxi dress - thrifted
Belt - thrifted
Shoes - borrowed from Mom
Watch - street purchase

Thanks for always reading, I appreciate.

Merci

ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY

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Time flies, it is unbelievable that one year is gone since I started on this blogging journey. I must admit, I have improved on my outfits and I am no longer scared of trying any new combinations. I have also realized that I always have what I need in my closet, I just need to think outside the box and do a lot of recycling and also by looking at other blogger's outfits for inspirations.

In my own eyes, below are some of my favourite combos over the past one year.

Thanks for always reading, I appreciate so much!

Merci