POP-up Shopping!

Hope everyone enjoyed the Thanksgiving holidays, I know I did! It was a much needed break from the madness of school. Even though my university didn't get the whole week off for the break (we got 2 days off instead of 5), I made the most of it. I spent most of it at home on the couch watching T.V, chilling with my family, and avoiding the stack of homework that was awaiting me in my room.

On Thanksgiving day I pretty much spent the whole day in the kitchen cooking, and helping my mom prepare the feast we had for dinner. Ate myself into a coma, woke up and went for a post coma run. Met up with an old friend for drinks later on that night, got my usual drink cranberry and vodka. 

For black friday I did NOT leave my house!!! I love shopping and getting a good deal, but me and crazy people in big crowds don't mix! I did most of my shopping online in the peaceful comfort of my bedroom. I'll be posting what I got when I receive them in the mail. I'm so excited, I can't wait for you guys to see what I got! 

Sunday was the only day I went out and did some physical shopping. Me and my good friend Anasheh went to a pop up shop event that was happening that weekend. They had some pretty cool shops, a live band, and food trucks, all set up under a huge warehouse in downtown houston. I didn't do to much damage, just picked up a couple things here and there. I got a lot of delicious smelling soaps I can't wait to use, and a cute hand made necklace I'll be featuring in future post. 

Just a couple of pics form the Pop-Up shop

These Kitty undies were just so hilarious and so cute!

Check out BathCandy, if you want some yummy smelling soaps!

I love all this mans products, they're all natural and hand made by him and his family. 

Check out his Etsy: Black Kettle Soap Company  

This awesome little bulbasaur was made with a 3D printer! Pretty bad ass right?!

Halloween Warrior

Top: Thrifted $5

High waisted shorts: Forever 21 $17

Knee high sock: Urban Outfitters $14 here

Boots: Guess :$39

Sword: Halloween City $18

Fan: Halloween City $0.99

Wig: Beauty supply $24 

Hope everyone had fun getting dress up for Halloween, I know I did! I'm currently in school so I'm balling on a budget. And since I'm on a budget there was no way I was going to spend $70-$150-$200 on a costume, so I went threw my closet and threw some things together. The end result was this Japanese warrior character lady. The only things I purchased was the swords, the fan, and the wig, all together I spent $43 which is not bad at all.

The reactions from my friends were priceless when they saw my costume, which was exactly what I was going for!

Coming up with a halloween costume can be fun, easy, and cheap. You just have to be open to your options and willing to look. Thrift shops or second hand shops can be a great alternative when your looking for an inexpensive or fun way to put a costume together.

Now I can't wait for next Halloween, time to start thinking of what I'll be next!

As always have a great week!! 

Birthday Shenanigans

Top: Urban Outfitters $10

Skirt Thrifted: Buffalo Exchange $9 

Cardigan: Forever 21 $17 

 Necklace: Forever 21 $5.80

Born this day at exactly 3:03 pm. & Blessed to see yet another year of life! #Birthdaygirl #BirthdayBehavior #libra #24

A photo posted by Jessica Igwilo (@mizfithippie) on Oct 10, 2014 at 1:04pm PDT

#TeamLibra

I had a great 24th Birthday last friday (10/17/14)!!! Celebrated by having a simple dinner with my closest girl friends at Ra Sushi. And of course, like always I was late to my own bday dinner. Lol its all good, they expected that of me. I'm always late! My lateness was due to my unexpected wardrobe malfunction! I had a whole outfit planed out in my head, but for some reason when I put it together in real life it was an epic FAIL!!! Its a good thing that I had recently gone thrifting and had this skirt in my closet! 

 Thats it for now! Hope all my Libras had a great month and great birth days! 

p.s Happy Birthday to this crazy Chick 

African Thangs

       

Beautiful Newly Weds 

The Groom and grooms men  

The bride entering with her brides maids 

My sisters in the choir 

Dress: Topshop $50

Cardigan: Forever 21 $18

Heels: Aldo Shoes $40

Necklace: Forever 21 $7.80

So last weekend I got to attend my very first wedding! Can you believe all 23 years I've been breathing I've never been to a wedding! I know crazy right! 

The Bride and Groom were beautiful in there tradition african attire. The wedding on the other hand was not so traditional. Instead of doing the same old thing where you stand in front of the priest and recite your vows, they walked, better yet danced down the the aisle with their brides maids and and grooms men. Then they played a little game where the bride had to search for her husband in the hall. Which you'd think would be a easy task, but there had to be over 200 people in that hall. That didn't stop her though she and her brides maids formed a line and made their way around every single table till she found her husband. It was a such a fun wedding and of course the food was great, you can't beat a free african meal! lol. 

For my outfit I wanted to wear something flowy and effortless, that didn't happen though! I searched high and low for a long dress with some kind of african print, or even something plain that I could have put some African print on. Came up empty handed, till I remembered that I  had this dress from Topshop I'd never worn. It was actually perfect for the occasion. Paired it with some nude heels from Aldo and my cardigan from Forever 21. 

The wedding was an awesome experience, hope everyones has a great week and great rest of the weekend! 

Summers almost over!

 

Overalls: Buffalo Exchange $15
Sandals: Buffalo Exchange $12
Bathing Suit: Same Old Chic

Summers over and school is back in full swing! Great! Not really! I took a semester off so I'm a little rusty when it comes to being a student. After working two jobs all summer I needed a little vacation so I packed up my stuff and went to the beach with my lovey friend Anasheh.
It was a super hot, humid, and sticky day so I made sure to wear something lose and comfy. I found these bad ass overalls at Buffalo Exchange for a not so bad price. The sandals were a steal on the other hand, for only $12. I've been looking for some similar sandals but platforms and black. I can't seem to find any anywhere at a reasonable price. So the search continues...
Hope everyone has a good school year, and passes all their classes!!!

Springs HERE!!!

Sorry I've been away for so long, I was hibernating (hippies don't do the winter weather ). But I'm back and ready to get this blog back up and going! There's lots I have to catch you guys up on, like my new body for one. My natural hair journey, and all my fitness stuff. Ahhh, so much right? I know I've been slacking but just keep on the look out for me no more of that! Without futher a due here's my outfit of that day!  

 

Dress: Urban Outfitters $10 sale

Heels: Shasa $10 sale

Purse: Charlotte Russe old

Vintage air plane earrings