Do It Again

"Who speaks, sows; Who listens, reaps." - Argentine Proverb

 

Her sister told her she had an outfit idea for her. She showed her my jumpsuit, and baby girl loved it. She said her seamstress did not give the sleeves enough volume so she had her do it again. Haha. I love the remake of the James Brown inspired jumpsuit.

 

Debbie baby is not a baby anymore. I can't believe how fast times flies! Good day, all! xoxo

 

 

This is a [Wo]man's World

". . . let joy be unconfined . . ." —George Gordon Byron

 

These past few months have been very busy, yet productive, as I restructure and reorganize many things in my life. It's quite the roller coaster of nervousness and excitement all at the same time. The anticipation of the unexpected and the hope of what could be is fueling me all the more to continue in my pursuit of a life of joy unspeakable...and I am expectantly expectant of what's to come. This next journey is something I hope to share with you all as well, so that we may all celebrate together. I do ask for your forgiveness of the delayed posting[s] and bear with me as I make some transitions in my life. I promise it is good stuff.

 

As for this number below, it was inspired by the one and only James Brown. It is a lace and stretch taffeta V-neck jumpsuit. The sleeves were everything. (Quite honestly, I think it looked so much better in person.) I enjoyed this jumpsuit.
My Daddy said he loved it! #daddysgirl

 

 

Yall have a fantastic day. xoxo

  

 



Janet's Back

“ The heart’s memory eliminates the bad and magnifies the good; and thanks to this artifice we manage to endure the burdens of the past. ”  —  Gabriel García Marquez

Janet is back here on Beese's Pieces rocking her modern day native with gele. I pray you all have a blessed ad very Merry Christmas. Remember whom we serve and whom this day is truly about. Blessings to you all. xx

Velvet Galore!

"The heaviness of being successful was replaced by the lightness of being a beginner again, less sure about everything. It freed me to enter one of the most creative periods of my life." -Steve Jobs 

This is the third consecutive post about velvet. It literally has become a new staple for wrapper (skirts) for traditional wear. Aunty Bunmi's look here is the most traditional using velvet with her lace top (sleeves reaching all the way to the wrist). 

Afro and Crop Top

"Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones. And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake."     -Victor Hugo

Beautiful crop top and full skirt ensemble. A fancy fabric easily made modern, accessorized with a gorgeous afro.

Snap, Twist, Turn

The secret to success in anything is applied truth.  Wisdom is applied knowledge.

Angela has a beautiful yet simple creation. The volume of the shorter half of this lace skirt 

makes it look amazing.

Face Off

"People suffer when they pursue a life or chase a dream that doesn’t belong to them." -Caroline Myss

Sisters wearing the same style (modern day buba and iro, aka blouse and skirt). One in a lace buba, and the other sister in full ankara. 

The Blues

"Whatever you feed, will grow." -Bishop T.D. Jakes 

Hope everyone is safe and sound, and has escaped any wrath of Hurricane Sandy. Stay safe and dry everyone. 

Pearls and Thangs

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."  - Steve Jobs

My good friend on her way to a wedding.  Crazy thing is that she came into town and didn't tell me. We were actually at the same wedding...but I didn't get to see her. Sigh...

Have a fabulous week. xx

Simplicity

"Honesty is a very expensive gift; don't expect it from cheap people." -???

Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. Have a fabulous month.