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AleroButtercup July 25, 2016

I am back and I need your help on this one

Hi my lovely buttercup baby biscuits. I missed you all. I took a break from blogging for a while because let's face it life gets in the way sometimes right. One day it's new years day, the next day it is lent, the next day it is August Bank holiday and then Christmas. So according to this calender of busy people there 4 days in a year. I have also taken the time to reflect on the 12 months of my blog and thought of new strategy for my blog going forward. So far my blog has been heavily focused on fashion. Now I am thinking of branching out and give my view on other things including beauty (obviously), pop culture, and general everyday grumpy rants. I will give you gist and I will tell you stories shikena. Here is where you come in what did you like in my previous blog posts? Photos? Where to purchase the latest fashion? Advice on how to put things together? What would you like me to keep doing? Le Beau says not everyone wants to see my beautiful face everytime, how wrong is he, you guys love me right? Say it is so. Please the sweetness of this blog lies on you hands. Comment and tell me what you want to see. I will personally email you with hot gist fresh off the press. Until next time buttercups

AleroButtercup March 31, 2016

Are you ready for spring:Shirt dress update and Spring essentials

Are you guys ready for spring? Or as we know it here in England 'Springter', springy winter. We don't care if snow falls tomorrow, we will still rock our mules and duster coats. A little sunshine and we are already packing away our winter jackets, I always keep one out just in case. But let's pretend it is spring, 18 degrees and sunny everyday..... tarra....it's time for a wardrobe change. What are your spring essentials? My absolute must haves... THE SHIRT DRESS Even if you have one already, go out and get another. The shirt dress has been around since 1726 and is going no where. Invest in a good cotton white shirt dress and you cannot go wrong. You will be rocking this baby in spring and summer and layering it in the winter (don't thank me, send me a cheque) I got mine below from Weekday store.

If you want to splurge then these are the favourites on my wishlist Marni shirt dress

& other stories

Aganovich shirt dress

The next essential is a ... you guessed it DENIM JACKET I personally like oversize or boxy denim jackets, I also prefer them In a vintage wash. These are my favs from Monki, Waven and See by Chloe all available at asos.

Next, what would you do without your MULES Mules are a great fashion statement. It shows that you are not afraid to show your toes because Rose from the nail shop has just given you your first pedicure since September 2015. Whilst your Wolverine feet have been hacked off and rehabilitated for spring (hopefully), this is the perfect way to show them off.

Lastly that FLORAL SKIRT It is that time of the year where blending in seamlessly with the park flowers is allowed and accepted. These skirts are easy to dress up for a wedding and dress down for a picnic in the park. Absolute must haves.

So mi beautiful ladies (and men if that's your thing, I don't care ?) start updating your spring wardrobe, pack up your winter coats and let's do this ?. See you at the nail shop, let's put an end to winter legs forever! Until next time mi buttercups. Buziaki ?

AleroButtercup March 9, 2016

Girl meets boy. Rock that powerful suit with a twist

The power suit aka mens wear, aka women do it better is a trend that has been around for sometime. I have a few suits in my wardrobe but everytime I attempted to wear a suit to work I always veto my self with the exact words of "where are you even going sef" and "are you the CEO" , just as I put it on I take it off even quicker, until I saw the way some celebs made it their own and then I was like "I can do this". Here are some ways you can wear and own a power suit look and still put a twist on it. 1. Choose a colour that says "I ain't scurred to be bold". I chose a pinkish salmon colour. Love it, it stood out. 2. Wear something lacey or feminine inside. I find that looks with an Oxford shirt is taking menswear too literal. Do it differently. Wear a camisole and still rock a strong look. 3. Wear shorts with your suit. It adds a little extra and will make you stand out 4. A high Waisted trouser will flatter anyone, making your legs look longer, you can't go wrong. 5. Pair it up with accessories. Bling that look up with either a broach or some neck bling. 6. Wear it with trainers and a peg leg pair of trousers with a t-shirt and a blazer. So my buttercups, just do you, don't let the suit wear you oh. Show the suit who is boss. Until next time

I hope you enjoyed. Please comment and give your own tips or tell me who rocked it best.

AleroButtercup January 13, 2016

New resolutions in this day and age?

I have a long standing tradition of making my resolutions on my birthday rather than at the New Year, considering that my birthday is in December, it might not count but for me it is a 27 day advantage on all of y’all and that is a win . In the past my new year resolution list looked something like ‘I will go to the gym 8 days a week, I will eat salad for the rest of my life, I will apply for the Managing director post going in my office, I will climb mount Kilomanjaro with nothing more than a pogo stick and and mac eye lashes . These days I take a different approach and I am about to share it with you. Getting to the ripe old age of early 30’s (very early oh for all of you that have brought out your phone calculator *rolls eyes*) I am starting to attach goals more to adventures and living a full life rather than things like career goals, financial goals etc. I want to do things that I will remember, things that will excite me, things that will expand my mind and make me see the world around me. So I have 3 simple goals for 2016 ● 5 countries, 10 Cities, Adventure of a life time ● Be better than the day before ● Meditate daily It shouldn’t be so difficult right? This doesn’t even need an explanation. Now those are just the so called resolutions. I also have a list 30 things to do before 30, it didn’t really pan out when it was originally written and I didn’t do everything I set out to do so the list continues and will be conquered in 2016 IJN do I hear an amen? Some things on my list include very simple things in life that will get me make me look back and smile, I will give you a sneak preview. 1. Visit a Turkish Hamam and get the scrub of my life.

2. Visit the ice bar in London

3. Outdoor cinema experience

4. Water jet skiing

5. Visit the Blue Lagoon hot springs in Iceland

My mantra for 2016. If it exites you, do it, it will make you happy. First post of 2016, many more to come. Until next time buttercups. Buziaki.

AleroButtercup November 23, 2015

African print is so in. How to mix it up in creative ways.

So I came across this dress on shopstyle. African print simple dress for £640. Six hundred and forty pounds only, 640 pa? For this dress? Does it come with the person wearing it, you know someone you can use for regular domestic duties around the house washing, ironing, hoovering, cleaning, nothing much just light work .

Stella Jean you do well. Instead of you to say you want to build a house. I sent the photo of the dress straight to my dress maker in Nigeria, she replied "of course aunty, I can do it", that's my girl, thats what I like to hear. We got to work. Sent my measurements and one week later it was with me in London. It fit like a glove. All this for £10 (fabric plus labour ). Dress credit P-fashion the highest dress maker in the land . She says she wants to be famous on the Internet, this one is for you P-fashion.

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