The Underdog Staple for Spring 2012: The knit dress

I'm sure everyone is seeing online articles such as "The Top 20 Staples for Spring" and the following is covered: a stripe top, a maxi skirt, an oxford shoe.

These items are all great and a must-have... How about we change the game this season? 

Do it with a knit dress as I:

Diana Wrap Dress-Ainsley, Shoe-Nine West Peeptoe, Bracelet-David Yurman, Necklace Ginette NYC

A few are left at www.ainsleyny.com 

Here are a few more knit dresses worth the investment this season, they will carry you to mid-September!

Sheer Knit Dress-Forever 21

Isabella Stripe Dress-Mink Pink

 

Club Monaco Morgan Knit Dress

Karina Grimaldi-Florence Wrap Dress

I found my underdog staple this spring! What is yours?


xoxo
Kosi

Avengers Assemble!

Hey guys

Every tuesday till The Avengers movie release will be dedicated to The Avengers:)

The trailer is MAJOR

I have been a fan of the Avengers since I was a child since my brothers would let me read their comic books. The products that I will be highlighting will be from etsy.com/. I never get tired of this site, members who sell their products on Esty are so talented!


The products on Esty that feature the Avengers, (there are dozens FYI) shows the real essence of what a true FAN is.


The first product I'm highlighting is for gals & gals from Esty seller Fanboy:

Custom Glass

Second item is for the gals from seller: BajuesBest, I'm getting this end of the week as I have been in search of a denim vest. Why not incorporate my love for comic books? I love this one the most because it does include Wolverine (some of you put whim with X-men but he is now with the Avengers)

Side-note, if anyone is looking for a new read, pick up Avengers vs. Xmen, you can buy at the a comic book store or download on the Marvel app.

As a fan of both Avengers & Xmen it is a great read, but I have to admit I feel like I am in a weird love triangle of who exactly to root for (spoiler: Phoenix is making a comeback)


See you next Tuesday! Avengers Assemble!


-Kosi

Jump for Joy

Jumpsuits always made me think of Elivis or vintage JLo (seriously remember the denim jumpsuit and the Timberland high heels smh bad fashion) I would flashback to the celebrity-impersonator classmates who roamed the my high school/college halls in bedazzled one-piece wonders.

I found my happy medium with this jumpsuit

(From Marshall's! Yes, Marshall's thanks mom!) 

I wore it last Tuesday meeting the lovely Candy Washington at Tribeca Grand's annual TECHTUESDAYS, this week it was sponsored by Instagram.

Me and Candy enjoying a drink

Where do you find your happy fashion medium? Do tell!

xoxo

Kosi

Va Va Voom: Suiting Up For Summer

It is never to late to think about summer, this weekend gave in my vacation time at work. I am so looking forward to a vacay this summer with my dearest friend's. Cool and confident times ahead for Kosi!

I treated myself in February to a new bikini using a Shopbop credit I had, I will definitely be rocking it in future posts. Mara Hoffman makes the best bikini's it is worth the investment!

 

The bikini reminded me of this vintage picture. It is one of my favs for a few reasons:

1) The models are gorgeous

2) They are curvy like me

3) They look so happy and confident

It is never to early to plan for a great time or coordinate the outfits you will wear as well, does anyone have any upcoming plans they want to share? 

xoxo

Be Yourself: Easier as you get older

Realized that my birthday is 2 months away (May 27th) 


I will be 28 years old: WHOA!


Honestly, I used to get the birthday blues; not sure if you guys have experienced it. You think about all the things you didn't do, the fact you are 1 year older and you are wondering what the fuck you should be doing with yourself? (Sorry to be so blunt lol for the PG readers.) I definitely had moments like that around the time of my birthday. 


I was relieved that last year I didn't have the blues at all! My birthday weekend was low key and I loved it.  I surrounded myself with people I really care about. 


Looking back on my 27th year the ups and downs, I am actually more comfortable with myself than I was in my early 20's. I cared a lot what people thought of me when I was younger, held grudges, trying to fit in, and not thinking I was good enough. I don't know when I stopped caring but I am happy I did! There are still a few moments of doubt but I'm working on it (Jan/Feb 2012 were MAJOR learning lessons for me), I know that comes with time. 


I thought it would be appropriate since I am talking about time and personal growth to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of getting my tattoo:

Nirvana Shirt Chaser LA purchase at Singer22

My tattoo is a West African Adinkra symbol:  MMERE DANE, which means symbol of change, life's dynamics.

There have been a lot of changes the past few years, good and bad. I choose to focus on the good and learn from the bad.

I am looking forward to my 28th year and keeping it low key in regards to a celebration. I do want to get a great outfit just because... it's my birthday, fuck yea I'm going to look great lol

I found an old pic of myself at my 25th birthday party.  I have changed since that picture: style-wise and personality.

I know I need to do an outfit post, I'll make it happen this weekend ;) Hope everyone is enjoying their week! 

xoxo

Kosi

Lazy Sundays/Kosi's Classic Rock Origin's revealed

I love Sunday's, I think I actually appreciate them more than I did even 5 year ago. Nothing beats sleeping in late and catching up on the latest reads with a omelette and cappuccino in tow:

I also jammed to classic rock tunes on Pandora. I have always been a fan even when I didn't know it. I indirectly influenced my older brother to listen to classic rock when I was 4, yes 4 years old.

When I was 4, I was rushed to the hospital for spraying oven cleaner in my eye, a staff member from the hospital gave my brother his walkman that had a classic rock station playing on it. LOL the rest is history since my brother became a musician a few years later. 


Listening to a few tunes today made me think about all the times I would hang out with him in the East Village.  We would walk around (ALOT) going to vintage shops, eating sushi, he regularly had Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, and Chuck Berry playing in his apartment.  Great times! I can't wait to visit him in the west coast later this year :) 


What do you guys do on Sunday's? Has anyone influenced your taste in music?


xoxo
Kosi

Am I blue?

Ha! I'm not feeling blue at all! How could I? Amazing family, friend's, a job that is in the fashion field, all positive! I am psyched for the beautiful shades of blue this spring:

I'm especially digging the turquoise shade, can't wait to mix with my neutrals!


Happy Friday everyone! What color are you digging for Spring? 


xoxo
Kosi