Coombe Abbey (1)

          

                  
      Top & Skirt: Bank ||Watch: Marc Jacobs ||Coat: Miss selffridge ||Bag: Aldo || Neckpiece: Topshop || 

*links to similar items will be included soon

Happy new year lovelies,

How has your year been so far? mine has started with having many things on my plate, as usual, and struggling to reach a balance. I need a re-orientation forreal.

Moving swiftly, this outfit was very very last minute, i'm not sure you'd think any effort was put in to putting it together. Those shoes lool, it's not a favourite with my fam & friends lmao, but i love it!! and i wear it all the time, i'm sure you will know this by just looking at it.

I hope this year brings you all the amazing desires of your heart, including the strength to quit dreaming and start living.

Happy endings x

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Lots of love.

Swanseahill!

I'm not sure how i discovered the swansea-hill, but it's fast becoming one of my favourite relaxing points in my new city. It's beautiful, so quiet, peaceful, with swans swimming all over, it's always so nice to have a break here from the very busy, bustling life in the city.

Hat: Topshop similar here || Skirt: Gift from my sister, similar here || Shoes: Newlook similar here || Coat: Zara similar here

Contrary to what you may think, it wasn't particularly cold this day, so it was easy to pair my not-so-mini skirt, one of my favourites by the way (as it was a gift from my sister <3) with this awfully uncomfortable but beautiful boots from new look. My staple hat and Zara coat were the little extra's that made the look effortlessly classy.

*Links to similar items have been included, happy shopping :) xx

Now let's get philosophical..

I'm constantly learning how important it is to say at the very least, a prayer before setting out to do anything, regardless of how insignificant i consider it. This day, my friend couldn't get past her jokes of how 'sexy' my prayer was, she truthfully meant  'unnecessary'.

Now God has a sense of humor. Whilst totally dissatisfied with the pictures she was initially taking, a  random stranger i wouldn't have expected walked past. He directed us to these autumn leaves saying they look good in pictures and he knows for a fact as he's a photographer himself. Now not particularly sure why he would have cared enough to offer this information, we consented. Just looking at the pictures now, this undoubtedly made a huge difference. It's amazing how God makes the little things fall in place when we just trust him enough to commit everything in his hands.

Love you beauts!

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The beauty is in the wedges!

Hat:Topshop || Vest: Zara || Blazer: M&S || Shorts: Zara || Heels: Zara|| Watch: Marc Jacobs || Necklace: Aldo&Primark

(All the link will be uploaded later) 

                          (before you judge me, read the story below)

Hey beauties,
How are y'all doing? I've been so lazy lately, but i've made sure that hasn't interfered with the blog postings! :) 
Anyways i should also tell you the truth, i probably had the worst time ever shooting for these pictures. Firstly, the proposed location could not be used. As if it wasn't bad enough that we had to use a building by the road side, can you imagine that it was ant infested? GOSH! I think you already know how it ended, i danced for like 10minutes with those ants all up in my shoes and shorts. I decided to take a few pictures sitting on the car, and i was done for that day.
Worse still, i seldom like my pictures, but i didn't even like any from the shoot. Hence while i'm uploading only two pictures. lol now you have some behind-the-scenes of what bloggers go through.

I'm loving those wedges from Zara, although they are honestly super uncomfortable, might be worth getting in a size bigger than your usual size.The shorts from there as-well, is super comfortable, and have become my go-to this summer. My staple hat? i'm finding it very difficult to do-away with it for now, i'm sorry if you're bored of it already :(( 


Now Let's get philosophical..
I had the opportunity of visiting a local market yesterday and i enjoyed every minute of it. It was a surreal experience, so much energy, vibe and hustling. Giving up was a luxury most of the traders could not afford. They survive and live on less than what you have. We complain and want so much, but fail to realise that we have a lot we need to be grateful for. What else are you still complaining about? I want you to take a moment to say 'Thank you Lord for all i have' because you definitely have more than enough.

Yes to bomber jacket in summer!

First things first, I'm sorry, my account had a few issues, so if you find that you were getting your updates in the spam, please do something about it now. Good news is, my account is back and running. 

Who says you have to be the best at something to do it?

My Favourite part about blogging has always been the ability to express the complexity of my individuality in varying outfit posts. We all have that one thing we get creative & passionate about  irrespective of the pay, morale received, etc. When you find yours, keep at it, no one is saying you have to be the best at it to do it.

I wanted to be as comfortable as the weather allowed, so i paired my favourite shirt with this double sided slitted skirt from Debenhams, and though i was freezing for a major part of the shoot, i really hope my mentioning it is the only evidence you have :) 

Hat: Topshop || Shirt: Republic (former USC) || Skirt: Debenhams || Shoes: Anne Michelle || Watch: Marc Jacob *I'll put up the links of similar items shortly

 Now let's get philosophical....

I now understand what David was saying to Michal in 2 Samuel 6:22. I think of it as, "When you submit/make light of yourself/serve God in-spite of the odds and criticisms, you will find favour in the sight of God and he'll lift you far above the on-lookers". 

You will not always look 'cool' serving God, some will in-fact find you pretentious, but you'll need to find the courage to serve God like he's all that matters. The people you're afraid might criticise you? the people that criticize you? are the people you really shouldn't be bothering about. Read my not-so recent article on dealing with criticisms on Bella naija here. I hope it helps you to not only launch out and live a life of purpose, but help you think lightly of whatever criticism(s) you're dealing/struggling with. 

Remember: Find a way to work for God faithfully, i.e with all your heart & might. Put him to test, and see if he wouldn't bless you.

I'm not special, if he did it for me, he's more than ready to do the-same for you.

Lots & Lots of Love,

The Aspiring Sartorialist.

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In britpopprincess's words "i'm brightening up for spring"

Hat & Purse: Topshop || Dress & Coat: Debenhams || Necklace & bangle : Topshop & Republic

Need i apologise for my absence for 3weeks, considering that i explained all about it in previous posts, no? thank you, i thought so too :D
How have you all being? As cliche as it sounds, i've missed you all. With me, you're not missing out on anything interesting, i promise you.

The weather has gotten much better,  the reason i could pull off this outfit.
I'm currently loving this pink coat from Debenhams, it gives such an elegant feel to even the simplest outfits. I mean, there are a few things you can't go wrong investing in, and a good coat is one of them. Although not decently priced, Debenhams's amazing coat collection this season is top-notch quality and Impressive.
Topshop has also had so much goodies this season, and the purse above is one of them,  I need not say your next shopping should start from these places.


P.s- Thanks to God, If you follow me on Instagram (@tosinakande), if you aren't, you should! :)  you will know about my article on "My Nigerian experience" on Bella-Naija, feel free to check it out, if you haven't already. And i got featured in the Exestyle magazine, which is good news too.
If i'm not grateful for the little things, how can I expect even bigger blessings,  for the simple and great things in life, Lord I'm thankful.


Have a productive week x
 Lots & Lots of Love

The Aspiring Sartorialist xx

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Back at it again

Why i blog the way i do.

It's not enough to look at the pictures alone (although my blogview is still increasing lol), it's more important to me, that you're reading the text below :-)

Vest: Zara || Top: Zara || Fur gilet: Miss Self fridge || Bag:Aldo || Necklace: H&M || Trousers: Topshop

How happy are you that i have literally nothing "i'm learning" to blab about this week? I've had a stressful week, i can't emphasis it enough, living in the library is no fun. Already? yes already. With more modules now than i've ever taken, one qualification exam, applications, etc I honestly hate my schedule. I'm trying to find a less stressful way of living through it. So, for now please bear with my inconsistency.

 Someone asked me about the idea/concept behind my blog and it occurred to me that i've not even written about it. You see, i love the whole blogging concept that more than half the people my age are suddenly starting to embrace, but that's not just it. For me, i don't want to come on here and tell you about what i'm wearing alone and where it's from and blab a little more about how perfect my world is, you already get that everywhere. Instead, i hope to you i'm someone you can relate to. I share my experiences, inspirations, all i'm learning, faith etc, and all that stuff no one is really talking about and i'm hoping atleast one person reading it is inspired. I want you to read my posts and be pushed further in your steps to knowing God. I want that every time you come on here, you're excited because you know there will be something new to learn. I've said this before but just incase this is the first post you're reading, i'll say it again, i'm no preacher, i'm not worthy to unbuckle those straps. I share not only things i'm good that, but a lot of those things i'm struggling to be perfect at. He told me how he found those inspirations interesting and very helpful. It was then i became more convinced it was really all i wanted.  Don't get me wrong, my blog is still a way of channelling those fashion ideas and inspirations but with that little bit extra, which is equally important.

With regards to suggestions on having a gossip column, thank you, i honestly appreciate the ideas but as tempting as that sounds, for now i really don't see myself doing that.

And I should thank you for viewing, i just peeped my views and it's 14, 873views. I honestly hoped for 10,000views in a year, and it's just been 7 months.
Thank you for finding reasons to come back :-)

Lots & Lots of love,

The Aspiring Sartorialist xx