Stylenspiration: W.S.B (who styled it better)

Fab find: S.W Gladiator Sandals

While instagram surfing this past weekend, Jadorefashion shared a pix of Kourtney K. in these very lovely Stuart Weitzman Gladiator Sandals originally modeled by Kate Moss in their SS2013 campaign. I immediately remembered having admired it on Fisayo's blog & would like you to share your thoughts on Who Styled it Better!

Fisayo rocked her sandals lounging poolside, out & about, & on a holiday trip in Barcelona. 

 I love the yellow jacket & white outfit she rocked it with here.

Puglishly adorable, yet chic with the leather skirt. 

The hat, the lace dress, the smile....all stylenspiration.

Kourtney rocks her sandals while out & about with her family. 

Stylenspiration: Fisayo 'hola-barcelona' 'pug-life' 'stuart-weitzman-gladiator-sandals' & Stella J'adore Fashion (follow each of these georgeous world wide wonders via their blogs for some of your daily dose of stylenspiration). 

 Whatever you do, enjoy a stylenspired day!

                                                    Y.S

Stylenspire: make it happen monday

Happy Monday world wide wonders!

Outfit details: Cream silk jacket, white Cynthia Rowley Tank & Beaded Neacklace from TJ Maxx // Voile Lace pencil skirt DIY (designed & made by me) // Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C shoulder bag // Chinese Laundry green pumps // Smile (Yemisi's own)

Mondays can be made of anything and everything, but the challenge is for us to make it a great day. Be empowered knowing "the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith." (1 John 5:4)

My brother Leke will tell you to "make it a great day". As for me, I encourage you to be inspired anew, knowing that you are a world wide wonder.

Stylenspiration: "Look good & feel good. Taking care of you is a great gift to give yourslf."

                                                                                                                                                        Y.S 

Stylenspire: a first for me

It was a beautiful Sunday here on my end. Visited a new Church & quite enjoyed it. 

Cork pumps similar here

My purse is a Rebecca Minkoff  Mini Flirty that I got from my favorite store TJ Maxx. It came with a long tassel on the zipper that I was not too crazy about, so I simply cut it to my preferred length. See before pics below.  

While I was out & about, I got my very first street style picture request. Although I would normally be wary, the lady did ask very nicely & was friendly to speak with. She wanted to know the details of how I put my outfit together, & once she asked that ........ say no more. I also got her to take the pictures below for me. 

This skirt I am wearing is one of my custom designs. I've had the fabric for a while; being able to design & make my own clothes lets me create & recreate my clothes into newer designs as time goes on. 

 I was running late this morning getting ready for Church & did not want to bother with my hair, so I looked for something to cover it with. The head wrap is a mesh fabric from JoAnn in blue. In a moment of sylenspiration, I wrapped it around my head & it worked so off I went to worship. 

Outfit details: Consignment store top & belt // DIY Ankara Skirt (designed & made by me)  // Mesh head wrap fabric // Rebecca Minkoff  Mini Flirty Crossbody // LAUREN Ralph Lauren Cork Pumps // Smile (Yemisi's own)

Stylenspiration: "My skirt was a DIY corset top that became a corset dress & now a skirt. Style is possible when you let creativity inspire you." 

                                                                                                                  Y.S 

Lifenspire: bon voyage

In the last year, & more so in recent times, I've had friends, colleagues & strangers ask me if I have a  website or a blog showcasing my clothing designs & style art. My answer have repeatedly been 'no'. I have recently found myself drawn to instagram & have thus been introduced to the bloggers' world. Viewing a lot of blogs have opened my eyes to the realization that this medium is really a great outlet for me to showcase my artistic talents. 

Art is one of the many wonders of this world that is a gift to be shared by both the giver and the receiver. The one who gives the art enjoys the benefit of the pleasure of the receiver. 

Last Thursday morning, I got off the elevator on the 5th floor of my office building & was greeted with a "good morning Yemi, you are just the person I wished to see". I returned the good morning with a smile & asked how I could be of help. It so happened that Victoria had a style dilemma (not a fashion mishap). See, she was wearing a lovely flower printed top on a pleated white skirt & heels. But she kept fidgeting with her skirt as she thought it was sewn wrong. The front of the skirt looks better worn backwards & the back of the skirt looked better in reverse. Her problem was that she could not imagine herself wearing the back of the skirt as the front. My first question to her after listening attentively was, "how do you determine which side of the skirt is the front, & which is the back?" Victoria answered that the back is identified by where the clothing tag was placed. I smiled & asked her if she wears the tag on the front will anyone at all know this? She answered no. My smile got wider as I told her, "Victoria, you may wear the tag side of the skirt in the front, especially because it looks better that way." "There is no rule to how you wear an outfit so long as it is beautifully worn." She beamed, said thank you & went about her merry way. 

The smile on my face lasted a while longer as I settled down to begin my day. I gave Victoria a simple gift of style advice that made a difference in her day & in turn mine. This is what art is. In particular, style art which is my forte.

So today as I begin this journey, I look forward to sharing with all you world wide wonders my style art, & I'm thankful to my family, friends & fans who believe that my point of view makes a difference.

Y.S.