Thrift Find: Oriental Jacket

My most recent thrifting treasure is this oriental inspired jacket. It's reversible which gives it huge brownie points for versatility. I know it's summertime & the sun is blazing but I don't care lol, I might wear it on a cooler day when it rains.






This cute little number was only $5 :]

Black Lace

Cream sweater with black lace body suite, black pants & my signature black hidden wedge booties. When the weather is weird yet warm (maybe March-ish) I'll wear the sweater without anything underneath ;)





don't watch me watch TV ;)

Haute Look: Turbans

Due to my hair being a HAUTE MESS, I have to be a little innovative until I get it done this weekend. So I decided to rock a turban, which I've been looking forward to doing this for the longest! Particularly since I saw Carrie's incredibly fab turban in Sex & The City 2.

I topped it off with ruby lips, a vintage blazer and big glasses to complete the look.





Here are some flicks of my bad hair day turned turban lol






Featured in the last pic is my friend NJ, she also has a fashion/lifestyle blog called
Pretti Young Thing, its new but it definitely deserves a good look!

Malcolm X Inspired Style

In my Sixties History class we've been learning about the Civil Rights movement, and I couldn't help but take note what a fly papa Malcolm X was.
I found some replica Malcolm X Horn Rim glasses on ebay for cheap cheap, I'll update you guys when the come in :)







"I think I’m Malcolm X, Martin Luther
Add a King, add a Junior"

Chic & Cheap Vol I

I finally popped my thrifting cherry today!! lol, and it was about about time !! My cart was full and my heart was happy -- I can't to go back.

Wardrobe, Meet Thrifting:


THIS is my find of the day, I have fallen in LOVE with this jacket! I love its 80s/ethnic feel and the fit is great


Close up of the pattern
$4


I was actually looking for a school bag for my books but I'm glad I ran into these cute little purses. The first is a sequin beige clutch with a long strap, perfect to glam up an outfit, and the other is a patched brown satchel, for a nice vintage look.
both $2


This vest is so 80s, and loud, and FAB! I tried it on with a pattern top & i felt like the SHXT! lol I'm sure I wont be able to help but to wear this soon.
$5


I like this grandpa-esque blazer, its a bit oversized but the fit is nice and it looks good that way
$8


This coral blazer looks amazing on my brown skin and the shoulder pads are BOMB! It's also oversized but I'll make it work, by any means necessary lol
$15

I'm compiling a list of stores I want to visit, soon thrift shops across America will know my face! (maybe not, but it sounds good ~_^)

I know you like my style, you like how I break it down

Belle Afrique

From my heart to my heritage, I am Belle Afrique.
I was born in Lagos, Nigeria, and I am too proud of my culture. Africa is rich in beauty, & style, and I love incorporating authentic pieces in my daily wardrobe.

I had this shirt tailored for me on one of my excursions to Nigeria.

PS - Please pardon my unpolished pics -__- lol




The best women all reside in Africa, and thats real