FROM GAMBIA WITH LOVE...

Nope I'm not in Gambia nor I'm i from Gambia..lol but this gorgeous dress that was gifted to me a few years back is from Gambia. I initially weighed keeping or gifting this dress when I stopped talking to the person who gave me because he wasn't just a friend but also an Ex. And just like so many unspoken rules and unique situations, there are so many ways to justify getting rid of things and keeping it. I stopped wearing it for a long time but I recently found it again and since we have both had occasional convos recently I felt it was okay to dust it, bring it out and even feature it on the blog. let me ask at this point; Would you wear an item an Ex friend or lover gave you after you all are done? why? Moving on, Being African is so sweet, Reason? Because a lot of non Africans expect so less of us that when they actually see all or even quarter of what we have to offer they feel almost dumb...lol + See how gorgeous and colourful our outfits and prints are. See how uniquely we merge our cultures and styles with that of other continents and deliver so beautifully. See how rich and beautiful this dress is. In the spirit of being African, I threaded my hair with rubber, not just for the stretch but as a constant reminder that there is nothing uncool about my culture and our hairstyles. Growing up I never did this hairstyle because my mum was always against discomforting a child but as an adult with choices and a voice to relay my pains I decided on it. I wore this hairstyle to work for two days and had it on for about three and the half days and everyone was not just surprised but in awe. There is definitely something great about knowing yourself, exploring and being comfortable in your own skin and environment. there is also something about knowing that conforming to rules will never make you an household name or an icon. And being an Icon is my new goal.

I'm wearing

Dress: c/o Dams from Gambia

Accessories: Old

Watch: Michael Kors

Photography || @tweentyforthstreet