OVERSIZED ILLUSIONS
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Photography : Ngash Sage Photography
Location : The African Heritage House
How is 2016 for you so far?
Mine has began on a pretty lazy note, but I ain't complaining.
First off, I'd like to thank you for the sweet comments in the last post.
And to all my readers, thank you for simply reading, sharing or commenting. Do know that I appreciate the love shown.
I had every intention of making this post some two weeks ago but things don't always go as planned. And like I said, am having a very lazy start on 2016...in every sense of the word. So you can imagine I've been postponing things a lot, this post happens to be one of them.
Speaking of a new year, do you have any resolutions and how are those coming along?
I've never been a huge fan of resolutions. In fact, I've had resolutions for only one year of my adult life. In that one year I realized just how lousy I am at resolutions. Actually by mid February I could hardly remember half of them, I had already thrown all caution to the wind. Looking back now I blame it on the care-free campus attitude. To be honest though, they were a little bit unrealistic which made it hard to accomplish.
I speak for myself only, because I know there are people out there who do a better job at resolutions. However, I admit that it's hard to go about life without a plan. In that spirit, I've decided to set short term, achievable and most of all, realistic goals for myself this year.
So no resolutions for me.
But I'd love to hear all about yours if any, leave a comment down below.
Dress : Thrifted (Mlolongo) | Coat : Thrifted (Mlolongo) | Shoes : Thrifted (Aga Khan Walk) | Make up : Wanjiru Mungai
This is one of my favorite outfit combinations (Short dress + Over sized Coats). I have a huge obsession with anything over sized which can be worn in a flattering manner with my body size. This coat happens to be one of my favorites mainly because of the neckline and short sleeves. It always comes in handy whenever the weather is playing tricks on me, that way am covered for both warm and cold.
Honestly though, how gorgeous is this lip color. I have absolutely no idea which shade Wanjiru used but I'm glad she understands my make-up preferences. I love them dark and mysterious. However, lately I've been experimenting with some slightly loud, bright colors.
Follow my outfit and lippie escapades on Instagram & Snapchat: @linetnkirote
That's it for today loves.
Have a great start to this week and a productive one.
Much love,
Linet.
38 comments
Absolutely stunning!!! I love the structures on this outfit! So modern and so glam!
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The coat adds structure to the outfit, glad you noticed. Thanks Cielo.
DeleteThought it was about time for the post...looking incredible
ReplyDeleteTook me a while but I finally put it up dear. Thanks.
DeleteI love dark lips too, okay lately not in 2015. Am now gravitating towards baggy outfits in 2016 unlike 2015 because tight does not always mean sexy!! The shoes and coat are a show stopper yet you thrifted them? I need to hire you as my personal shopper, seriously!! The years is still young, don't beat yourself for not starting it on a high not, you can still turn things around! I love your blonde braids!! I can't wait for your next post darling!! Great photos too.
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I've always been a fan of dark lippies especially anything that looks black.
DeleteThanks doll, I try with the thrift shopping....I bet you can say I've acquired a very keen eye over the years since I started thrifting at a very young age....Mother taught me well.
Love it love it love it....... simple and so chic.... Keep em coming ma :* :* http://www.aimiesclosetclassified.com/
ReplyDeleteSometimes a little simplicity goes a long way. Thanks doll.
DeleteHaha stick to the plan ma'
ReplyDeleteION looking really good, namesake is beating your face a good one :P
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Will definitely stick to this one dear.
DeleteShe is so good at what she does, thanks love.
Love your shoes! Nice style. Enjoy your week!
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Thanks dear. Have a great week too.
Deletelove the colour.....beutiful and that coat is amazing and totaly understand the postponing thing.
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Thanks Almasi. This postponing thing has to stop though.
DeleteLinet, you look gorgeous!! Love your hair and look! So beautiful, inside and out, always!
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Thank you Vanessa.
DeleteI love the coat, so fabulous. Nice blog
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Thanks for stopping by dear.
DeleteI also have a thing for oversize coats.This one's just great and so is the lip color.I can understand why you're not a resolutions person because often times people just forget them as the year progresses but doing short term realistic goals really works.Works for me at least
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Wow, glad to see the 'no resolutions' team is large out there. Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteStunning! You look fabulous. I really love the gold tones in your eyemakeup, shoes, and hair to compliment the darker tones of your coat and dress with a natural green back drop -it all just works. I adore a great over-sized coat, I am still on the search for the perfect one.
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You put so much more into perspective. I'm sure you'll find the perfect over-sized coat for you, patience is key.
DeleteI love oversized coats too, they just somehow fit with any & everything. You look amazing.
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Ikr, they seem to go with everything. Thanks love.
DeleteAaaw Linet!
ReplyDeleteIt`s more than ok not to make resolutions. Based on past experiences, i have also learnt that making realistic short term plans work best for me personally! My biggest lesson last year was that i learnt its good to be a doer of things as opposed of being a dreamer.... Something that im still struggling with to date! But im working on it day by day! I have grown to love my oversized pieces and i think 2016 will show more of that! Would love to see more brighter colors from you though i must accept that you wear dark things so well...
Cheers to many more posts hun!
God knows the struggle I have with that (being a doer rather than a dreamer). One step at a time though, we'll get there. I do love dark colors but I'll feature brighter colors whenever possible. Thanks for stopping by Milly.
DeleteSeeing that you have already done a post with these shoes, you can send them to south africa I will be ready to receive them :-).
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Lol. I'll consider it doll, thanks for stopping by.
DeleteYou look so good hun,perfectly styled. Love those wedges and make-up!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cara, missed you on the comment section.
DeleteNice photos, love your hair, no new year resolution for me either.
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The short term goals will have to do for now.
DeleteI so want everything here dear.
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Aaaaaw, maybe we can arrange an exchange dear.
DeleteBingo..that makes the two of us on oversized coats,looking goerg in black
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Thanks love.
DeleteThis is pretty. So pretty actually. The fact that I love everything oversize. Love it. Your blog too
ReplyDeleteLove! Love! Love! The structure of this is outstanding and the look is chic and yet looks very comfortable. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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