My Style Journal: Six Months On...

Wow guys, it's been exactly six months since I started blogging and I've really enjoyed sharing my outfit looks with you guys - my devoted readers :) I think that I've learnt a lot about fashion and style since I started blogging and one thing I've really enjoyed is playing with trends and adapting them to my own personal style. 

 

To celebrate My Style Journal's six months anniversary I've compiled just few of my favourite style posts on the blog so far:

Relaxed in Uniqlo

As you can probably tell by now, my style is quite laid back. I think comfort is definitely a rule of thumb when considering your personal style; you must be comfortable in what you wear at all times - unless you're rocking 5.5 inch Louboutins, of course :P
 

On a Cold Spring Day 

I just love how edgy this look was! That's the thing about style, it's so versatile. One day you can step out looking as chic and fabulous as Victoria Beckham and the next day as edgy and cool as Miley Cyrus. My favourite part of this outfit was that cape!! I can't thank my brother enough for buying it for me as a Christmas present. 
 

Down in London Town

I remember how much this London trip was such a welcome distraction from my dissertation. I had so much fun with my friends Ellee, Tej and Eman running around London without a care in the world!!

Street Style

I love this post especially because of the photography skills. Big thanks to my good friend Babz who also runs a menswear style and photography blog. Check it out here. 

 

An Afternoon in the Park

 

Monochrome: Polka Dots on Stripes

The monochrome trend is probably one of my favourites of all the Spring/Summer 2013 trends because it is so simple and you can do so much with it. Look out for an upcoming post where I've restyled this skirt. 

My Traditional Style

This was one of my first posts and I really enjoyed sharing a bit of my African background with you all. Look out for upcoming posts on what I've made out of these gorgeous Ankara fabrics. 

I've really enjoyed my blogging journey so far and I sure hope you guys have too. If there's anything in particular you'd like me to blog about please feel free to leave a comment or drop me an email at kikeodeks@googlemail.com. I look forward to sharing more style posts with you all - just don't forget to follow my blog by leaving your email address (see bottom of the screen) OR via bloglovin' to keep updated. Just imagine, My Style Journal will soon be one year old! Woop! 

Thanks for reading and following.

xo, K.O.

Travel Photo Log

Hi everyone!!! So I've arrived in Trinidad safely, thank God! It just feels so good to be home! 

I really love travelling, especially the wait at the airport. After checking in our bags my Mum and I had a beautiful English breakfast at Armadillo and then did a bit of duty free shopping :) Oh my gosh, like who doesn't love duty free shopping?!!! The best part of our journey was how stress free it was, even though we had so many bags to check in and move about. And as much as I love flying my least favourite part of the journey was the turbulence we experienced during the flight, I'm no aerospace expert or anything but I think this was probably due to the fact that it was so cloudy on Tuesday morning as we took off, so I felt so sick during the 10 hour journey :(

 

Anyway, enough of the chatter, here are a few photos I managed to take during my journey.

My Travel Essentials

Breakfast at Armadillo...yum!

I treated myself to a little gift at Harrods :)

Flying British Airways

Ready for take off...

Thank you for reading, and look out for more holiday posts ;)
xo, K.O.

Street Style

Hi everyone!! So yesterday I had such a busy day! It started off with an exciting photo shoot that I styled for and then I went for a bowling session with some close friends. What a great mix of work hard, play hard, right?! In the midst of my busy day I took some time out to shoot my street style look with a fantastic photographer and very good friend of mine, Babz. I was extremely impressed with her photography skills and had so much fun shooting with her. Babz also runs a menswear style blog; check it out here. 

Splash of Colour

Hello everyone!! So, here's what I wore to a friend's birthday lunch the other day. I really enjoyed styling this dress because it's so colourful - and I love colour and thought 'I can really do a lot with this.' Anyway, as I normally do, I stuck with the colour palette of the dress and went for my orange blazer and this beautiful vintage purse my Mum got me. 

My Holiday Essentials

'T is the season to jet set and escape the rainy British summer. I am certainly looking forward to my month long trip to Trinidad - not only do I get to see my Dad, my brother and all my friends again but I get to bask in the glorious sunshine! Yess!! So, in anticipation of my holiday, I have compiled key essential items that cannot be left at home as I embark on my journey. 

Much of my holiday essentials are in-keeping with my simple and laid back style; a maxi dress light enough to withstand the Caribbean daytime heat, a tote bag convenient for throwing in little bits and bobs I pick up whilst souvenir shopping, a comfortable pair of sandals and a cool pair of sunglasses (I have an obsession with circular frames) will complete my daytime looks. And how can I go to Trinidad without a bikini??? I can't wait to hit the beach - I'm even looking forward to the long and tiring but scenic drive there. I'll definitely need a floppy hat to protect me from the unforgivable heat and my evening look will be more relaxed, featuring shorts, loose tops and, on occasion  a fun pair of heels for exciting nights out. My iPad will entertain me on days where I have absolutely nothing to do - such days may never exist - or during my flights after I've watched all that British Airways has to offer.  

I look forward to telling you all about my holiday!!

Featured Products: River Island Maxi Dress, Radley Chiltern Tote, River Island Bikini Set (here & here), Zara Top, Miss Selfridge Cross Body Bag, Miss Selfridge Hat, H&M Shorts, River Island Sunglasses (here & here), Apple iPad Mini, Kurt Geiger Sandals, River Island Sunglasses Case and Zara Heeled Sandals. 

Thanks for reading girls and guys.

xo, K.O.