Mira La Belle: backpacks

, by Ijenna Osuji

Style Haul: 12 Things I'm Loving Lately ( Zaful, DressLily & Accessories Mall)

I changed my Instagram bio a while ago to "Basic, not Boring". It might seem kinda lame but I felt this basically described me (pun intended). I like what I like and I stick to the selected few. Once in a while, I might develop a new fave but I'm all about the basics.

So therefore, do not be surprised (or alarmed) when you see a lot of repetitions in this haul post. I was coherent while ordering about 100 chokers and a thousand rings.

Ha ha. Jk.

We'll begin this post by defining a style haul. It revolves around two ideas.

Firstly, the person must have shopped quite a bit (5 items is a good minimum) and secondly they must be willing to show it all off. So therefore, prepare yourself. This is going to be a loaded post.

Three online stores (Zaful. DressLily, and AccessoriesMall) gifted me some items so I thought it the perfect opportunity to do my first haul post.

1. BAGS

- The backpack:

I've been slightly obsessed with backpacks for a while now and I love love love this one from DressLily. It's black and made up of a faux suede material and I really like the fringe detail. The finishing could use some improvement but... love it all the same.

- The Mini Bag:

The mini beauty from Zaful, is my only trendy, statement item. With it's studs and embroidery, it's quite busy and usually something I would stay away from. Somehow, it works with me although, I've had some difficulties styling it but I don't think I did too badly here.

2. SUNGLASSES

Something about these glasses make me feel really bad ass, you know? Got them from Zaful.

3. NECKLACES

I got just four. Just.

These were three in a set, similar here, from DressLily.

Most people are probably over the wide choker trend but I'm just getting started yo. This is from Zaful.

And finally, this slightly creepy necklace from AccessoriesMall . A friend told me it looks like bunch of limbs tied on a string. Yup. I've got friends as weird as me.

4. DRESS

I love the plunging neckline, fabric and hi-low cut, similar here. I never rocked the hi-low trend though. Another friend thought this looked like a Kaftan. Hrmph.

5. WATCH

Aren't we?!!

I have come to the conclusion that I only like black or grey watches. This colour is cool though. This is from Zaful.

6. SHOES

I have wanted creepers for the longest time and finally! I heart the fringe detailing. Got this from DressLily.

7. ARM AND HAND CANDY

-Bracelet:

This is from AccessoriesMall, you can never go wrong with silver.

-Rings:

These rings are from AccessoriesMall, Zaful, and DressLily. You can get them here, here, here and here.

Thank you so much for making it thus far. We got through about 18 pictures together! This is my first time doing this type of post so I'll love to know your thoughts.

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, by Ijenna Osuji

In asymmetrical skirts, back to school

Back to School picks

It's that time again- back to school shopping (yaaaaaay!!!!) I know this is coming real late, my apologies. I don't believe in totally changing your wardrobe every time a school starts, just taking a few pieces to spice up your basics. Or to stock on the basics if you don't have them already. Here are my picks...

Baseball jackets literally borrowed from the boys

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I like the way masculine/masculine inspired clothing looks on females. I think it accentuates our femininity. Plus, they look really funky. Throw one of these on a dress and voila!

Brogues

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Awesome shoes brogues definitely are. They are complement any outfit from a girly dress to slouchy pants. Gotta love them.

Ballet flats

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Not just typical ballet flats, the more interesting ones that can dress up any look. On those days one rolls outta bed for classes, one needs a funky ballet flat handy to just throw a dress on. Same basics, different look.

Maxi dresses

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Because of it's versatility, style and comfort, a maxi dress is a must-have. For those days you don't feel solid, go print! (lame pun, I know)

Backpacks

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They're funky. Check. Comfortable. Check. Practical. Check. What are you waiting for?

clutch bags

Perfect for a night out. So...why not??

Asymmetrical skirts

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Because they add structure...

Stripes

midi-dress, mini-dress, skirt, tunic, blazer, shirt

Stripes = classic. They go with everything in your wardrobe. Everything, including prints! I am actually stripe crazy at the moment. Bonus points if you combine two different stripe separates!