Stripes OVER Stripes

Hey Lovers, 

Hope you have been having a great week so far. 

Yesterday, I was in the mood for stripes. 

check out this simple outfit I put together.

xoxo

Mo

THRIFTED : blazer, belt, earrings, shoes

TURBINE : sunglasses 

WALMART : jeans

STOLEN FROM MY BRO's CLOSET : striped T-shirt

LOU LOU HANDBAGS & ACCESSORIES : necklace

The EGYPTIAN necklace

Hey Lovers

This past week there was an event in Halifax called the African Diaspora Heritage Trail Conference. 

Thanks to my darling friend Abena I got to go to the closing gala.  It was an AMAZING night I have to say. 

The conference is filled with "thought-provoking conversations and first-hand experiences of how to preserve, promote and protect sites that are important to the global narrative of people and culture of African descent."

The night was that and so much more.  The entertainment was stellar. I had so many goose bump moments through the spoken word, the songs and the amazing people that were in attendance. 

The vibe in the room was electric.

I am soooo humbled that I got to attend and thankful for such a life changing experience. 

check out a few of my pics

xoxo

Mo

p.s. this necklace is off the door knob. TRUTH!


***UPDATED*** 
THRIFTED: skirt worn as dress, blazer, necklace, earrings
CLUTCH CULTURE : clutch
PAYLESS : pumps then DIY'd into fabric shoes. 

the posters for the event were AMAZING.. I couldn't stop staring at them 

Event Geekery : American Apparel x Team Buy

Hey Lovers, 

I was BEYOND overjoyed to get this email from TeamBuy.ca's PR Company.

The email had some wonderful news about American Apparel's FIRST EVER National Deal!!!

They sent me an email so that I could let all my Canadian Lovers be the first to know.

here are the deets 

American Apparel wants to make sure every closet is stocked with the essentials, so it is offering fashionistas and fashionistos across Canada this exclusive opportunity with TeamBuy.ca

This exclusive coast-to-coast offer with American Apparel will allow TeamBuyers who purchase the feature between Monday, Sept. 26 & Sunday, Oct. 2 to be treated to significant savings. 

For $25 buyers will receive a $50 credit for use online or at any location across Canada.

go to www.teambuy.ca to get your hands on this offer

and when you buy your offer tweet how excited you are using the hashtag #iwantAA

I'm excited!! are you???

xoxo

Mo

FeatURE: Black Business Initiative

Hey Lovers, 

A few weeks ago I shared with you an outfit that I had worn to have pictures taken for a feature being done on me for a local organization called The Black Business Initiative. 

Their quarterly publication named Black to Business has been out for a little while now.

This is a TRUE honour to be in this magazine as I feel humbled to be recognized by a GREAT organization that has provided  immeasurable support to black businesses in the province.

Check out my 2 pages in there.

YAY!

xoxo

Mo

p.s. I know the article is not that clear on here, BUT fear not, click here to go to the online copy of the magazine and scroll down to read page 11 and 12 to see me.

Fall/Winter 2011 Trends

Hey Lovers, 

With the changing of the seasons it's that time again when we learn what's hot for this coming season. 

I've decided to share my favourite trends that I am excited about. 

Click here to see the full list of trends from ASOS' Fall/Winter Trend Report

ciao for now

Mo

I don't own too many animal prints in my closet, however, in the last month I've found myself taking a longer glance at them.

I already own some jumpers that I've thrifted in the past.  I'm looking forward to shaking the dust off of them and giving them a couple more whirls this season

This is probably my favourite trend as it incorporates my love of colour, bold prints and unique thrifted and vintage pieces.  I couldn't ask for more

Androgyny has ALWAYS been something I've gravitated towards. Perhaps it's because it takes me back to my tomboyish days.  Looking forward to some great blazers, bow ties and pocket squares

There is nothing sexier than a well tailored pencil skirt.  There is so much strength in femininity and loving that this trend embraces that.

I'm thrilled about the Apache patterns and the sheriff neckties. 

There's really not much I can say about this.  Lovers, you ALREADY know that I BEEN all over this ...lol 

The dress that cost a BUCK

Hey Lovers,

Remember when I told you about the dress I bought for a buck...

well here it is... I LOOVEEE it I tell you. 

I think RED is making a comeback in my life. 

It used to be my fav colour years ago.. 

This dress gives me LIFE!!!

It was a bit short for me to be honest, not used to showing that much leg but the heels made my decent(ish) legs fabulous!!!! 

LOVED this outfit SOOO much it inspired me to create a new banner..WOOT WOOT

xoxo

Mo

INSPIREd : Solange

Hey Lovers

I have been SO inspired by Solange's looks during New York Fashion Week. 

*faints*

be inspired too

xoxo

Mo

Well Hello Fall

Hey Lovers, 

So Sadly, Fall has hit us already in Halifax and we bid farewell to Summer. 

Here is what I wore yesterday on a rather breezy day. 

I didn't have anyone to take some full length pics of me... so I managed to find a way to take a quick video of the outfit.  Yes, it is indeed another fully thrifted outfit!!!!

enjoy

xoxo

Mo

My BIG DAY Downtown

Hey Lovers, 

Remember a few weeks back when I told you I was a part of 30 selected people given money and encouraged to try something new in Downtown Halifax then document the experience??

Well here is the video of my experience.
Below the video are pics of all the stuff I bought. 

I am SOO thankful to have been given this chance by the Downtown Halifax, Business Commission.

Click on the name above and see what the other 29 bloggers and writers did for their Big Day Downtown

xoxo

Mo 

That HillTribe Top

Hey Lovers, 

Yesterday I went shopping. 

Remember back in this post, I talked about being given some money by the Downtown Halifax Business Commission

to spend it downtown on something I had never done before.?? 

Well I finally had my big day downtown yesterday.

Post will be coming up shortly.

in the mean time check out what I wore

xo

Mo

p.s. another completely thrifted outfit.

The 1 dollar ROMPer

Hey Lovers,

Remember that romper that I thrifted for a $1?? Well, I wore it today!  

I feel a little iffy about it. The jury is still out on the flare of the bottom part. 

I might have to do some adjustments to it .
Also as per the post below, today I tried something different to zhoozh up my blazer. 

I pinned a pair of earrings to my blazer.  However when I got home I removed the earrings and forgot to put them back on the blazer when I was ready to take my full outfit pics.. but I snapped one pic so you can see how it looked.

xoxo

Mo

p.s make sure you stay away from people that give bear hugs.. earrings my poke you in the boob..LOL

p.s 2 this ENTIRE outfit is thrifted!!!!!! how awesome is that!?!!

Current OBSession : Pocket Magic

Hey Lovers, 

I'm currently feeling a LITTLE obsessed with ways to give my blazers a little funk. 

I LOVE wearing blazers but feel like I need to zhoozh them up a little. 

So I went to some of my favorite stylish guys to get some inspiration. 

I'm excited to try a few things this week

check out the pics I've found

xoxo

Mo

images from www.streetetiquette.com 

You ASK: I AnsweR

Hey Lovers,

A few people have asked me a few things lately, and I just thought I'd do a post and answer your questions. 

I think this is going to be a regular thing, so if you have any questions, just ask and I will answer. 

email your questions to clutchculture@gmail.com

xoxo

Mo

1.  The lip colour I have in this post. 

asked by Omo - Toronto

2.  Ag in the UK of the FANTASTIC (i just discovered it) blog Zelda + Festus
asked where I thrift shop.

I shop at a store called Value Village aka VV's Boutique aka Value Vill-aaahh-ge..lol
It's a chain in the US, Canada and Australia
website here
I wish it was in the UK where you are right now :)


3. Adwoa from Toronto asked if I had any tips for curvy girls looking to thrift.
When I did the post a few days ago,  I had you in mind..
RePOST

09/11 - My Brother's Berrfffday

Hey Lovers,

23 years ago, my (not so) little brother was born on September 11th. 

Now, my brother doesn't celebrate his birthday, to him it's just another day. 

However Mo gets SO excited for him, you'd think it was her birthday..LOL

So knowing that he doesn't like the birthday attention, I gathered his closest amigos and surprised him and went out for a low key dinner.

Sushi was the way to go coz Ten loves sushi. 

Here are the pics from the evening. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BESTEST OF FRIENDS AND (sometimes) ANNOYING sibling Tendai

xoxo

Mo

More Stripes and Wide legs

Hey Lovers, 

Check out an outfit I wore on Saturday.

I went to a benefit concern in support of drought relief efforts in the Horn of Africa.

 (Somalia, Kenya, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Uganda) 

It was such a great night.  I was beyond moved by the love that was in the room 

and SO glad that I was a part of it all. 

Check out what I wore. 

I am still sorting out the videos I took, as soon as I have those done, I will post em 

xoxo

Mo

Stripes and a BOWtie

Hey Lovers, 

Here is an outfit that I wore last Wednesday.

I love the striped men's shirt I had thrifted a LONG time ago, but had never worn 

and also LOVE LOVE the men's shoes. 

They remind of me shoes I've seen on the very stylish guys from Street Etiquette.

and you already know my obsession with bowties :) 

check the outfit out.

xoxo

Mo

I'm getting to OLD for this..LOL

Lovers,

I don't know if I am the only one feeling this, SERIOUSLY, each time I go out I just feel like a DINOSAUR.

The reality that this new school year is bringing in kids born in the 90s is just an abomination..LOL...and being in a small city with 3 universities within 30 mins of each other, freshman are ALL up in your face like a swarm of gnats.

ohhh gaaawwwdddd... I CAN'T... I just CAN'T!!!

I went to a party this weekend and I honestly was just out of it.  These are the things that were running through my mind. 

1.  what time is it?  1:30am

2.  It's too hot in here... I swear  I just saw the devil walking to the bar to get some ice

3.  It's wayyyyy too packed in here..... how would my brother and I get out if things went awry?...better yet how would I save myself, I'm sure he can fend for himself.

4. I can't wait to get home and get into bed under my flannel sheets and watch my episodes of Necessary Roughness with Mehcad Brooks *drool*

5.  what time is it? *major sideye* it's 1:38

LOLOL

anyyyyywayyyys, here are the few pics I took before I bailed and headed home

xoxo
Mo