"You know that I'm no good"

Sept 14

Jacmel, Hait (Lakou Nouyok)

Went out for fried food and beer with the coworkers.  As usual, I was the "over dressed" one.  This outfit was a lot more out there than I realized prior to walking out of the door (that's always the case it seems). 

I love this top and although I never used to like shorts, they come in handy in Haiti's heat. Top it off with a neon pink bra and attention getting bright pink lips and we've got an outfit.

This is the view during the day.

Top: Marshalls; Shorts: Wet Seal

Money to Blow

Hello hello!
Quick back story. I was at Savers (thrift store chain) on Monday exchanging a purse. As I'm leaving, a crisp $100 bill on the floor behind an empty register catches my eye. For all of two seconds, I considered discreetly picking it up. Then the moral side of my brain kicked in and suggested that I alert the manager. I figured that it probably fell from someone's register, and once the drawer was counted at the end of the shift; said person's drawer would be short, and they would probably be fired for a careless mistake on their part and thievery on mine. I did the right thing and told the manager. You guys don't know how much it hurt, but I sucked it up and went home, as poor as I had left. Fast forward to Sunday. I went to a Haitian club (what a surprise) and as I'm walking to the bathroom, I make out in this dark club, money folded up on the floor. I wasted no time in bending down to pick it up. I sped to the bathroom and lo and behold it was two $20s and a $10. Woohoo! It pays to do the right thing I guess. On to what y'all came for :); fashion!

The Party Just Don't Stop

Hi ladies and gents!
This will be a quick post.  I just wanted to show you some of my night time looks.  I don't go to the club as often as I used to, but when I do go I make it worth my while.  I generally only go to Caribbean Haitian events lol; but here and there you might find me at a regular r&b/hip hop night.

4/9/11 I love this burnt orange and blue together.  Reading fashion blogs and keeping my own is definitely allowing me to try things I wouldn't normally try.  I am so happy I purchased this striped body con skirt.  

Top: Urban Outfitters; Belt: H&M; Skirt & Clutch: F21; Shoes: Charlotte Russe

The Night that Never Was

My sis called me to see if I would be interested in going to a local lounge to chill and listen to some Kompa and Zouk.  I of course jumped (more like sauntered) out of bed to find a LBD (little black dress) for the event.  Alas ladies we did not make it to the event, so I was all dressed up with nowhere to go.  My night was a bit ruined but listening to Kompa and Zouk always lifts my spirits so give a listen.   

 Kompa ex: Carimi (Buzz) 

     Zouk ex: Cabo Zouk, Nelson Freitas (Deeper)

On the 1's and 2's

My sis and I went to support her friend who is a local dj at a Mediterranean lounge last night.  It was freezing!  If I knew how bone chillingly cold it was, I would not have budged out of my bed.  But alas, I didn't know and I was dressed and ready to go.  Due to the subzero temperature, there was not a big turnout, but the vibe was cool and chill, just how I like.  On a fashion note, I am loving olive green right now.  It makes me feel warm and content.

T & Earrings: Charlotte Russe; Skirt: H&M; Tights: Target; Booties: Spring; Ring & Necklace: F21; Bracelets: Various stores & boutiques

Night on the Town

My sis and I went to see Kreyol La and Harmonik perform Xmas night.  I was underwhelmed at the bal for a variety of reasons, but I did enjoy my outfit.  I found this little beauty on sale at Arden B, and it fits very well and I think it gracefully toes the line between sexy and sleazy.  I’m pretty sure I did not cross the line though.  If you haven’t noticed before from my nightlife outfit postings, I love black! I just think it brings out my skin tone really well and black is so elegant, and plus I reserve my colorful clothing collection for the summer (how’d you like the alliteration?)

Dress: Arden B

Rebound Chick

Tonight I went out with my sis to a local club that has Haitian night on Sundays.  I mainly went to see this Cape Verdean artist perform (Nelson Freitas).  I had a great time dancing.  I am not the best dancer but if the guy is a good leader, it looks so graceful and effortless.