The Pink Clutch

First of all, this entire outfit I have on (shorts and shirt) was about $30 total from American Apparel.  They are going out of business, and if there's a store near you then I suggest you go and rack up on basics.  Everything in the store is half off! 

I paired this cool Pink Clutch with my simple outfit for a little spark. Fun pieces like this can bring any outfit to life.  If you don't have any pop clutches, get one.  They are spontaneous and flexible in terms of styling.

I hope everyone enjoyed their week and did at least one thing for themselves.  I took a bike ride in the French Quarter the other day and listened to a man play the saxophone.  It was mesmerizing.  I needed that me-time.  It made me realize that I have to get back to doing my me-time more often.  I need to learn how to say "no" more to people and "yes" more to me.  I am the one that has to live with myself, so why not make me happy - right?  And when I'm happy, the people in my circle will benefit. 

Have an awesome weekend everyone.  Put yourself first a few times this weekend and watch how good it feels.  

Peace and blessings,

- Samjah Iman

Photo Credit: majstudios@yahoo.com

Be Your Own Kind of Fly

The world we live in will try to tell us how to dress, how much to weigh, how to do our hair, when to fall in love, what type of person to fall in love with, when to have kids, what music to listen to, what type of job to get, and a whole slew of other things.  If we're not careful, we will began to conform to society's standards.

It's easier to follow a crowd, but it's more rewarding to do your own thing.  We have to live our lives according to our own rules.  When it's all said and done, we will be the ones who will have to live with our decisions, not society.  Trying to please everyone is the quickest way to insanity.  

One of the main reasons I love fashion so much is because it represents individuality.  I can dress according to my classy side one day or throw on some sneakers to accommodate my cool side the next.  The outfit I'm wearing in these pictures represents my "I'm chilling today" side.  Sometimes I like to rock a low key look with a classic pair of sneakers and stylish cap.  Truth be told, a low key look is one of my favorite looks to rock.  It stands out in any setting.    

I'm praying that every one has the best weekend they have had in a long time!  I'm gearing up for a new chapter in my life so I will be grinding as usual (stay tuned). 

Remember to ditch the rules and rock to your own beat.  Wear what you want, love who you want, go where you want - be your own kind of fly.

God bless you all.....even if ya'll didn't sneeze (lol). 

Peace,

- Samjah Iman

Outfit Details: Black Vegan Leather Hat // Puma Careaux // Full of Color Faux Fur Bag

Camouflage + Red Shoes

“I be in all black sometimes. Sometimes I be jumpin out trees in camouflage.”

— Lil Wayne

Well of course I didn't jump out of any trees in this outfit, but you get the point.  I actually wore this to a cigar bar in DC, and decided to wear it again for the blog.  When I wore it to the bar, a young lady who wore a dainty dress commented on my outfit by saying, "that's more of my style."  I was flattered because I actually threw this outfit on to kick it with my homie.  I wasn't thinking too hard about my ensemble.  I was simply putting on what was comfortable to me, and what spoke to my style.  When the young lady commented on my look I thought to myself,  "style is all about what you are comfortable with and what's you."       

“When you try hard, that’s when you die hard.”

— Kanye West

I'm learning on my journey not to think too much about everything including my style.  If you overthink everything stress creeps into your space, and things began to get really hectic.  Stay true to yourself, do the best you can do, and the rest will fall into place.   

In the pictures above, I am wearing some high-waist jeans from H&M that have a lot of stretch in them.  My shoes are from Aldo (old but similar pair here).  My t-shirt is from Urban Outfitters, and my purse is from Forever 21 (old but similar one here).  My choker necklace came for Intuition.  I am definitely into these necklaces nowadays.  I rock them almost everyday. 

Enjoy your week everyone!  Let's remember to keep it real with ourselves, and not overthink everything. 

xoxoxo

- Samjah Iman