2013

Seasons Greetings!!

Monday, December 23, 2013

Seasons Greetings Lovelies,

I'm back from my hiatus!Good news, school is finally over and I'm ready for 2014!!. 2013 hasn't been that bad but i'm ready for it to be over. I'm ready for new things to come, in terms of my personal life and career wise. But I still have some things to figure out.


Anyways, its been a year since my Big Chop and I couldn't be happier with my hair right now. Sometimes it still is hard for me to find styles that i like and that works for me but i'm figuring that out as it gets longer. I recently bleached it to dye it pink, but I started loving the bleach colour so I'm gonna rock it for a while then dye it pink later.


This is my length check from the front and sides



In the beginning i was kinda hesitant on the bleach because of the obvious reasons of damaging my hair. But I wanted to do something different so I took the risk. And i love it!!!

This is the first set of results

 I did it probably and inch away from the root because I didn't want it to be too harsh in terms of color vs my complexion, in case I did't really like it. And there is a difference in the texture but it isn't really noticeable. Well it's weird because with the change in color i couldn't tell if the texture was the same or if it changed :/ Also one thing I've been wanting to do is straighten my hair but I don't want to use any heat yet, so i think I'm gonna wait at least a month or two before I do that. Another thing that has been really frustrating though is the completely different texture of my hair at the front of my head. It was like that even before i bleached my hair, but when i'm doing twist outs it tends to just flop over my forehead and it is really not cute. But other than that i love the overall texture of my natural hair.


Well that was kind of an update, i guess, thank you for joining me. Don't be afraid to try something new. And chances are that if it doesn't work for you, it can be fixed and its all about the experience.

So until next time
Stay Safe and Happy Holidays!!
XOXO Kei

confessions

UPDATE: Life w/out School, What Next?

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Hey guys, 

So great news!! I'm almost finished at University!!!!! (praise Jah). Yes yes that is the reason for my prolonged absence (for those who were wondering). I was so miserable there, I can not wait to get out. But to be honest, it wasn't that bad because i got to meet new people and form new relationships and all that other good stuff. I got closer to some people which is a great thing. The only thing I didn't really like was actual SCHOOL. Like going to classes, doing homework and actually trying to learn something and be interested. Some stuff was boring and other subjects were fun (kinda). 

I am just tired and over school, I'm not passionate as some other people who are eager to learn learn learn. When i just want to get out, out, out!! I have been going to school for about 17 years and I AM DONE!! I'm convinced that I'm just not made for school. 

The bad news is that now i have to look for a job because i have responsibilities (bleh). I mean, yea i wanna make money but who likes paying bills?? Exactly no one!! but ya know that is the reason we all go to school so we can learn, get a good job and be comfortable with life and do all the things we love with the people we love. No one wants to struggle through life, unless you really like being poor or you like the struggle (which is unheard of).

But we all know everything takes time plus I still have alot of growing to do. I don't think we are ever done growing or learning, school or otherwise. But i think i'm ready to get out there.This is what we were born to do. right? I'm ready for life!! So BRING IT!!

*FIST PUMP*


So until next time 
xoxo Kei

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Back to Denim

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Hey lovelies!

 Just showing you guys the patch denim pencil case I made myself for school. I also made one for my friend but it was a more simple one where as mine was more cubish. It can also double as a make up bag.


 Also made an over-sized denim clutch. So you guys can link me if you are interested in purchasing one or anything denim for that matter.

Inside of the clutch
Hope you guys are having a fabulous day! More stuff coming soon!
Until next time.
Xoxo Kei!

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Kayenar Update & TV Showaholic Problems!!

Monday, September 23, 2013

Hey lovelies!!
GUYS!!Guys!! Its almost October and I feel like I have been neglecting you. I have been busy with school and I have been trying to make my pieces, come up with other content I think you would like as well as try to keep up with my work. But its seems like I suck at effective time management AND I am a HUGE procrastinator :(.... Oh AND I have just been watching tv show after show. Its like a disease and it spreads easily. How many shows I watch you may ask?

Well including current Tv shows and the ones on hiatus I watch a grand total of....

 87 SHOWS!!

This ranges from sitcoms, scifi,drama to reality shows and I am ALWAYS up-to-date. Sigh...GUYS I have a problem, I need a life, this is so sad! Lol.

 But I am going to work on it, I have alot of ideas in my head and on paper but I am having trouble getting started.That is all for now.
Until next time lovelies
Xoxo Kei!

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Kayenar Designs: Denim Patchwork Flare Skirt!

Saturday, September 07, 2013

Hey Lovelies! Happy Saturday!!


This project is long overdue but its finally done!
My Denim Patchwork Flare Skirt
Its fun, sassy, edgy and most of all it's different.

Take a look
I paired this one of a kind skirt with a Kayenar (super) plunging floral crop top...
....and added a gold sequinned belt, some gold earrings and my Bertinni wedges.
Now to....WERK!!
Hope you like it! Until next time....
xoxo Kei!

back to school

My latest projects

Monday, September 02, 2013

Hey lovelies!! Happy September!

Its been a while since my last post, but never mind that, I am here now:). I know that for some of us (including me) September is the month that school starts (boo!!). But for the past week I have been busy coming up with new content and making some stuff for you guys to see.

Today I will show you my denim bags for back to school, my male and female version along with a purse I restored. This was all in an effort to save a little cash for back to school. And you can too!

This is the bag that I will use for school.


This is my male version 


This is a purse I had for a while which started peeling. So instead of throwing it away or buying a new one, I decided to peel the whole purse, get some fabric paint and a sponge and just dabbed the colours all over the place.

Of course I could've done a more detailed stylish design but this was quick, easy and fun.


Hope you like it. Until Next time!
xoxo Kei!

fashion

In my Tiny Closet: Mummy's Closet!

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Hey Lovelies! 

Hope you had a great weekend.
Today in my tiny closet is a skirt from Mummy's closet. SHHHH!

I love it!! Its a brown skirt with pockets.

I paired it with this bralet I made. It was so easy, its ridiculous. All you need is piece of cloth for the front and elastic bands for the back.

And once again I'm wearing my interchangeable denim jacket and my fedora with some silver hoop earrings and brown flats.

Now you know I wouldn't be me if I didn't take a million and one photos and got my model on...HEY!!
Mix it up. Kayenar Style.
 Until Next time
xoxo Kei!

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Happy 8 Month Nappiversary to Me!!

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Hey Lovelies!

Another hair update. Its been 8 months since I did the big chop on my hair in 2012. Check out my journey so far!


 From here...

To here!

Until next time 
xoxo Kei!

fashion

Kayenar Designs:All Denim Everythang!

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Hey Lovelies!



Today's outfit is all denim patch clothing, original Kayenar Designs.

You guys have seen the denim patch skirt from a previous post, but I paired it with a denim peplum top with a cut in the back. A nice addition to the collection.

Well since this is summer an all denim ensemble probably wouldn't be very comfortable especially during the day but it may work for the nightime. 
I know, I know I am always in this fedora but I was being lazy with my hair, so if you see it in more posts (which you will) I'm being lazy or I just like how it looks with the outfit...or both. Haha.

Anyhus,
I mixed up my denim pieces and I added a bandeau top with an interchangeable racerback jacket to the denim skirt. A gold sequinned belt, some vintage earrings (compliments mummy's jewellery box) and.... 

Kayenar Fabulousness!

Accesories
Now to get a little more creative with my picture taking and model skills.

HEY YALL!! I BE WERKING IT!!


Hope you like it! Until next time lovelies...
xoxo Kei!




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In My Tiny Closet: Kayenar Designs Yellow Bow Tie

Monday, August 12, 2013

Hey Lovelies,

Watch me get my model on guys!Heeeeyy!

In my tiny closet there are several pieces that I have made to add to my Kayenar Designs Collection. Take a look!
Here I am wearing mostly Kayenar Designs!

1.Yellow bow tie




I was just messing around with some pieces of yellow cloth. And I thought the colour was so pretty that i wanted a bow tie (random, I know). But I started putting pieces together, and this is what I came up with. I wanted it a bit fluffier to get the big bow effect (if ya get me). So I have plans to revamp it.

2. high waisted denim patch skirt
I had alot of denim pants and skirts that I know i wouldn't be able to get into anytime soon. I really liked the different textures and shades so I cut them in different sizes and patched it all together. 
And




3.Floral button-up top

 Now after making a dress with this pretty floral print I decided to make a button-up by imitating another shirt shirt I had. I thought it would look cool to colour block with a pink collar. No measurements, just pins and estimations. (I'm trying to up my measuring game guys lol) . Looks pretty good for a first try though. *pats self on back*



  I paired this outfit with a purple belt and flats along with vintage pearl earrings I 'stole' from my mum's jewellry box. 
SHHHHH!
                                     And I threw in some nerd glasses cause I felt like.
Until next time
xoxo Kei!



fun

Movie Reviews

Saturday, August 10, 2013

Hey Guys!! Its movie review time again!!



This was a good enough prequel to the popular movie Monsters Inc (which came out more than a decade ago btw). In my opinion it wasn't better that the first movie but it was still funny, I give it 7.5 out of 10. But it was good to see how the writers came up with the background to Mike and Sully's relationship.


 Oooh! This was a romantic/drama/mystery (I 
guess) which starred the heart throb Josh Duhamel aka guy from Transformers aka Fergie's husband/baby daddy (lol). He acted alongside Julianne Hough (from Footloose) and Cobie Smulders aka Robin Scherbatsky from the hit V series How I Met Your Mother.

 The plot followed Katie (Julianne) who was trying to escape her past and found a quiet town where she could start over. She unexpectedly began to fall for Alex (Josh) and his kids. But little does she know, her dangerous past is haunting her future.



This was another stupid movie by Seth Rogen. But stupid in a good way (lol). It was just one of those movies that doesn't really make any sense whatsoever, but it is just there for your entertainment and most of it is completely fictional.

One of the few fictional movies where actors actually played themselves. Like Seth Rogen was Seth Rogen, Emma Watson was Emma Watson, Rihanna was Rihanna, and so on and so on...you get the gist. Every once in a while I like to enjoy a "stupid movie".



Now this movie feature some bad ass actresses who are ridiculously funny. Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy! BOOM! These women brought tears to my eyes in this movie, from laughing!!

 This Rated R comedy was about two totally opposite cops who are brought together by the same case for the same reason. Initially they can't stand each other but they found that as they got deeper into their investigations they began to form a close relationship.

So if you haven't watched any of these movies yet, be sure check them out!

Have a fabulous day! Until next time
xoxo Kei

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Crop Over Diaries 2013

Thursday, August 08, 2013

Hey guys! Happy August!!

AH TYAD BOI!! Its been a busy and tiring weekend here in Barbados because it was our "las lap" of our Crop Over Festival for this year 2013. And I have to say that I have had a safe and enjoyable crop over season. 

But it has been ridiculously long and tiring last lap. 

Friday I went foreday morning jump up on Spring Garden Highway to watch the revellers, came home at 10 in the morning slept went to a lime with some friends at 7 pm came home around 1 am then Sunday night I went to the big Cohoblopot event (which was really good), got home about 4 am then back out Monday morning for Grand Kadooment as the final event of the season.


Phew!! my feet are killing me!! :(

I was on my feet for basically for the whole weekend walking up and down. But I have to say that it was worth it.

Three of the simple outfits I wore this season.




The only disappointing part of the season was the fact that some people cannot control themselves.Why can't people just go out and enjoy themselves without fighting?? It was very upsetting and disappointing.
But all in all I think it was a very good Crop Over season and I look forward to next year. Hopefully I get to participate even more, who knows! ;)

Don't think my feet would enjoy that though lol

Take a look at some of the video I managed to take at Cohoblopot this year.

Until next time.
xoxo Kei

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What fashion means to me...

Thursday, August 01, 2013

Hello my lovelies,

On a more personal note...


From the time I was small I remember I used to like dressing up in these cute outfits my mum made me. As I got a little older I wanted to dress myself and I would be upset when my mummy wanted me to wear something I didn't like or wasn't comfortable wearing and sometimes is would cry.

Then when I became a teenager I was in that phase where I wanted the clothes and things everyone had, but my parents couldn't really afford because at that time they had other priorities which I understood. But now that I am becoming a woman and still not being able to get some of the things I want, fashion means so much more to me.


Fashion...
  • means being and accepting who I am. 
  • is celebrating my creativity- it has helped me to spend alot less on things I don't really need. 
  • has taught me that its okay to be different than everyone else and be my own person. 
  • continues to teach me to be confident in my own skin and love my body and myself because there is no other like me.
  • has taught me that learning never stops and even though I may not have the highest degree in the most prestigious field, my ideas are still important, I am smart and I deserve to be heard.

Most of all I believe fashion is limitless, it has no boundaries and it allows me the opportunity to express the way I'm feeling at that moment and not one person in the world can tell me that the way I dress and express myself is wrong. 

Fashion to me has different moods, you can dress flirty, girly, elegant and classy, lazy, sexy, comfortable, retro, urban, fifties, eighties,modern,royal,....

Fashion does not discriminate based on race, gender sexuality, religion, size, etc. 

FASHION IS MY FREEDOM!
So what does fashion mean to you?



Xoxo Kei

DIY

DIY: How to turn vintage buttons into chic earrings

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Bonjour!

Another DIY for you guys to do. Easy, easy, easy, simple, simple, simple! How to turn vintage buttons into stylish earrings.

Things you will need

  1. 2 earring backs  
  2. 2 vintage buttons
  3. hot glue gun/strong glue of your choice (I used uhu glue)
  4. ears! 


STEP 1: Remove the earring backs so that it is easier to manoeuvre with the button


STEP 2: Place one drop of glue on the flat side of the earring back


STEP 3: Then place each earring back onto the back of the button ( I placed mine in the middle of my buttons).



STEP 4: Allow time to dry.

STEP 5: Wear your new earrings!


I love it! Hope you love it too.

Xoxo Kei

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