tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1476486946526934582024-03-14T05:31:14.654-07:00Ode to FashionDedicated to my Love of FashionChilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.comBlogger264125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-82579824222187914792023-12-07T07:04:00.000-08:002023-12-19T04:28:53.810-08:00Hotel review: Le Clos des Papillons Every year, during Summer, I take the kids outside of Dakar. This year, we went to Saly, yet again. Last year, we were around Somone where we rented a house. This time, we went to a hotel/B&B in Saly Niakhniakhal called Le Clos des Papillons.The entrance to Le Clos de PapillonI have heard about the place from my BFF who visited it back in December 2022. It is a huge house with several Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-63162481356264933912023-11-15T08:10:00.000-08:002023-11-15T08:11:08.605-08:00Inspired thread: the AGBADA Hi Y'all. I am back with a new article for our series: Inspired thread. Today, I will discuss one absolutely beautiful garment called AGBADA. But what is an Agbada? It is a four pieces outfit originated in Nigeria. In fact, it is traditionally worn by men in the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria. The Agbada is essentially made of an oversize flee flowing robe, a vest, a pair of Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-9815361902861024222023-07-31T23:09:00.009-07:002023-08-01T00:10:51.261-07:00Hôtel review: Rove trade center in DubaiHi there!Today, I will be reviewing the hotel I stayed in during my trip to Dubai: Rove Trade CenterMy BFF booked the hotel. She gave us three choices from three different areas in the city but we settled on the Rove Trade Center. It is a three stars hotel located at 2nd December Jafaliya street, near Max station on the metro. The hotel was very convenient for us as it was not that farChilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-42580958532266397012023-07-11T07:39:00.000-07:002023-07-11T07:39:12.113-07:00Colle Sow Ardo or the Queen of the Woven Cloth Hi there!I have decided to start a series on African designers that inspire me. I always discuss fashion on this blog, but rarely brush on the continent's designers.Today I am started with an Icon of Senegalese fashion: Colle Sow Ardo.Colle Sow Ardo was born in Diourbel, a city located less than160 km to Dakar. My father also grew up there so he knew of her. She started her education at Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-17794597623606425952023-07-10T09:53:00.000-07:002023-07-10T09:53:14.332-07:00On my radar: Co-ord sets Hello!Happy Summer!Summer is officially underway but in Dakar, it has been hot for a few weeks now. Some people are even praying for rain. In Summer, I usually seek light clothes in natural fibers in order to stand the heat. I usually go for maxi dresses that are easy to wear and easy to style. However, since last year, I have been obsessed with co-ord sets. A co-ord is basically Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-91644703284697435432023-02-01T11:07:00.003-08:002023-02-01T11:07:35.475-08:00On my radar: Handbag for events Hello there!I love attending events in Senegal, and when I say events, I mean weddings, naming ceremonies, gala. One of the biggest issue when attending such events is dressing up. Obviously you have to have a fancy outfit, and accessories to match. I am usually fine when it comes to dressing up. My closet is filled with party ready clothes. But sometimes I struggle in the accessories Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-89843341456442578102022-12-20T06:44:00.001-08:002022-12-20T06:44:29.588-08:00Festive looks - Local edition!!! Well it is that time of the year again: December and its wonderful promise of love, gifts and fun parties. And you know what that means? Time to propose you all the festive outfits you could rock for all the parties you plan on attending. As usual we are going to showcase only local brands. Leggo!!!Eh bien, nous sommes de nouveau à la fin de l'année : le mois de décembre et Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-91709565281461857402022-12-02T04:14:00.001-08:002022-12-03T04:33:02.613-08:00What to wear for an after work Hi y'all!How are we doing on this last month of the year? I cannot believe that 2022 is already ending. Today I wanted to give you a few tips on how to dress for an After Work party. Salut à tous !Comment allez-vous en ce dernier mois de l'année ? Je ne peux pas croire que 2022 se termine déjà.Aujourd'hui, je voulais vous donner quelques conseils sur comment s'habiller pour une Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-38908881961179201282022-10-09T05:41:00.001-07:002022-10-09T05:41:13.823-07:00Closet cravings : Back to schoolHow are you doing?Today I am doing yet another closet cravings to update you on what I am itching to buy lately. Actually I am not even sure you enjoy these kind of posts. Please let me know in the comment section how you feel about it? And if you would like for me to make any other type of post, please do not hesitate. I aim to please.So for this season, here are the things I craveComment Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-69460267001679769322022-08-07T04:08:00.001-07:002022-08-07T04:08:30.184-07:006 sandals you should wear all Summer longSummer is here. It is way too hot to be wearing anything else than sandals. So for your sake and mine, here are shoes I think you should invest in this season: L'été est là. Il fait bien trop chaud pour porter autre chose que des sandales. Donc, pour votre bien et le mien, voici des chaussures que vous devriez vous procurer cette saison :- The Orthopedic If you are like me and start Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-3267280683036782802022-07-06T13:38:00.001-07:002022-07-06T22:47:36.040-07:00What to thrift at the Thrift market Hello Hello!If you have been reading me for a while (and thank you for that), you know I am an avid thrifter. I started when I lived in Japan and continued in the US. My favorite shopping place was the Goodwill Center. When I returned home, I started going to thrift markets. When I first started working, 90% of my clothes came from the thrift market. Recently I have to admit that due to Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-63657945837864555342022-05-24T11:12:00.000-07:002022-05-24T11:12:06.518-07:00Closet Cravings: : Local brand edition English available in black- Text francais en bleuHello Hello !As a fashion designer that launched her fashion brand more than two years ago, I am always looking at ways to improve on my marketing and attract new clients (as I do not have a store yet). One way I have found is to participate at local fairs and other private sales around the city. I have participated in two so far and the Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-91713828908045417392022-04-16T15:52:00.008-07:002022-04-17T04:34:35.217-07:00How to cover up for less (Comment se voiler a moindre cout) French text available below English text!Texte francais sous le texte en anglais en bleu. Happy Month of Ramadan to all my Muslim readers. As we embark on a journey of purifying ourselves, I wish you all to be able to fast in body and in soul, but also that ALLAH accept our fast and our duas during this holy Month. Ramadan is the month many women in my country Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-12805243211482149262022-02-10T02:27:00.003-08:002022-02-10T02:27:46.033-08:005 things to do for Valentine’s Day in Dakar As a single lady, I barely remember the last time I did something special for Valentine’s Day. It is a pity because I am a romantic at heart and would have loved to be taken out. Anyway, I have decided to write a post about some interesting things one could do this Valentine’s Day in my lovely city of Dakar. It could be for a date with your partner or just some “Galentine” with friendsChilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-4992113136831632762022-01-12T05:23:00.001-08:002022-01-12T05:23:24.674-08:00How to style the Slip Skirt (Satin Skirt) Hello Hello!Remember when I had an obsession with slip dresses? It is funny that I bought several but never managed to post any on my blog. I promise you that I wore them outside the house, and even made them suitable for work. Lately my slip dresses are relagated to sleeping time. The last time I wore one outside, it was for a quick stop by an ice cream parlor and off to my Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-14440374412888459742021-12-12T23:28:00.002-08:002021-12-20T12:42:54.509-08:00I dream of Purple Hi y'all!It is getting a bit chilly these days. I feel a switch in my wardrobe coming. I want to curb my shopping but I have noticed that there are certain colors I have been missing in my closet. The one I am drooling over recently is Purple.I do like purple hues particularly fuchsia that I wear often as accessories (shoes and scarves). But I am lacking the violet and the magenta. Actually when Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-19189730971488751172021-11-25T03:37:00.000-08:002021-11-25T03:37:26.868-08:00The Slingback Hello hello!Recently I went away on a short business trip! I knew that I would fly for this trip. I also knew I would be visiting huge facilities which included a lot of walking! Therefore I needed to pack a pair of formal yet comfy shoes that would do the trick! I settled for a pair of scalloped fake suede pointed toe sling backs I had for a while.What is a slingback you may ask? A Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-81912265426453819492021-11-04T11:28:00.001-07:002021-11-04T11:28:34.246-07:00Inspired Thread: KabaHello my Odies!Yes, that is the name I have decided to give to you, my loyal readers. Until I find something better 😏 Today we continue with our series Inspired Thread by discussing the Kaba Ndongo. Women wearing Kaba during International Women's rights day in CameroonThe Kaba is a maxi dress from Cameroon but is worn all over Western and Central Africa. The story of the origin ofChilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-34839769686800186862021-10-07T11:41:00.002-07:002021-10-07T12:03:28.909-07:00Favorite markets to shop in Dakar Hello Everybody!Ever since I returned home five years ago, I have been looking for great places to shop in my city. Dakar is such a great city for shopping because you can find almost everything here. But today I will tell you about the markets I go to shop depending on what I am looking for:
- Thrifted clothes
#Saturday Market:
If you want to buy used goods, try the markets. Dakar has a wide Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-6191547162061445112021-09-08T03:54:00.001-07:002024-03-01T03:30:33.384-08:00La Maison bleue de Somone (Airbnb review) Summer is here. I felt like getting away. I made plans to travel with the boys down south. But with the rise of corona virus cases lately, I decided to postpone it. Still I needed to get away from the mundane routine of Dakar. After browsing for days on Airbnb, I finally settled for a house in Somone that I found through Expat Dakar. For those who do not know that site was made for expats Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-90494859103437319612021-08-06T09:52:00.000-07:002021-08-06T09:52:43.548-07:00 A Love Letter to Travelling by Mango MousseHello everyone.Today I thought I would let y'all read a nice little post prepared by a fellow blogger: Mango Mousse. Mango Mousse and I follow each other on Twitter (yeah I am there too, check me out here). We have never met but we interact from time to time. We both share the love of travelling. Sadly, I can say that I have not been able to properly travel in ages due to being busy at work, but Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-44007611803203817852021-07-19T04:02:00.003-07:002021-07-19T04:24:38.425-07:00Closet cravings : Summer essentials + update Na gen def? (means « how are you? » in Wolof, my language)I hope you are having a good time. It is Summer, I am already (part) vaccinated and ready to enjoy the season. I have some vacations days to take. Unless this third wave of coronavirus pushes the government to put us back on partial lockdown. Anyway, here are a few items that would make me enjoy this Summer better. - White Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-79223439255809648832021-06-28T17:05:00.003-07:002021-06-28T17:05:59.973-07:00Favorite places to Eat in Dakar Hello hello hello!Today I will tell you about my favorite places to eat out in this beautiful city of Dakar. I love eating out but do not enjoy it that often because it is a Herculean task to get my friends to go with me on a particular day, with work and studies and family life. On top of that, Coronavirus arrived and messed up our lives. But Dakar is a great place toChilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-66602556256108155902021-06-13T10:20:00.006-07:002021-06-13T10:31:13.604-07:00La maison de Fabrizio des Terenzio (Airbnb review) Hello Hello!Today I am going to review a room I booked on Airbnb recently.Tired of being overworked, I decided to take a week off and isolate myself somewhere in the country. My sight was set on Goree Island that I love so much. I have been dying to stay on the island for quite some time but never got the chance. Plus last year, due to covid it was the first time in four years that I have Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-147648694652693458.post-26094222450792250232021-03-17T05:18:00.005-07:002021-03-17T05:18:47.050-07:00On my radar: KITTEN HEELSIt is no secret that I love me some shoes. If there is one thing I constantly buy, it is a new pair of shoes. Although, I love the idea of a high heel or stiletto, it does not really fit my lifestyle. Let us be real, I actually cannot walk very well in them. That is why I rarely wear most of my heels, except for a special occasion like a wedding reception. Recently I have started to favor Chilel Aissitouhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00294636502494793154noreply@blogger.com0