tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26534053411699695852024-03-05T21:31:58.846-08:00IamXcessPThis is a documentation of my fashion, music, and poetic life.IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-12358152540974053812013-12-26T13:00:00.002-08:002013-12-30T11:40:13.467-08:00Camouflage invasion X XcessPComfort wise, this is not my favorite part of the year. I mean what do you expect from a kid raised in the heart of Africa? Well on the brighter side, I can be more expressive with my outfits so no worries. This post gives you a feel of the city I reside in most of the time, Athens. These pictures and clips in the video at the end of the post were shot downtown Athens, Georgia. I thought I will accompany this post with a <span style="color: red;">video</span> as a means of starting up something new and creating a more interactive atmosphere.<br />
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As you will see this is a green themed outfit. These camouflage pants happen to be one of my favorites in my wardrobe this season. I just can't seem to get enough of its dynamic layout. The prints on the pants are busy enough so I complemented them with non-printed pieces to establish an eye catching contrast.<br />
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The beauty in the green briefcase lies in the tangelo orange outline and handle. Definitely adds an accent to ones outfit.</div>
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The grey chesterfield coat made out of wool is pretty neat. It provides great warmth and it is a chic complementing piece to a variety of outfits. At least one of this should be in everyone's wardrobe so long as one finds it affordable.</div>
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Meet my friend, Teniola who is both a singer and a comedian. Check out her YouTube page <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7jMBdf_9Z9zGvo30X9VukQ/videos" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>. </span>We are cooking up a lot of things that I can't wait to bring into fruition. Lookout for her in the video at the end of the post as well.</div>
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If you follow me on Instagram, you probably would have come across this but for the sake of those who haven't, a few weeks ago I was interviewed by Russel Abbad from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Red_and_Black" target="_blank">The Red and Black</a> on my views on fashion, and I am humbled to have been put on a list of 3 individuals pushing the limits of fashion in Athens, Georgia. If you will like to watch the video, search for 'Athens fashion passions documentary' on YouTube or just click <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTOC36K9qYQ" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>.</span></div>
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Lately one of the life lessons that have practically manifested in my life is that every dream needs a detailed plan of attainment and daily hard work in bettering ones craft to achieve that dream. A detailed plan includes a schedule that lays out ones ultimate goal in a decomposed form which means that the ultimate goal is broken down into smaller parts. Each component has its individual deadline to be achieved. The deadline date also serves as a check point to measure ones success thus far. I recently started to put this into practice and I am liking the result. You might want to try it out if you haven't.</div>
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Like I said earlier, I chose to include a video to create a more interactive atmosphere so please you are more than welcomed to comment, share, subscribe, like etc. Stay XcessPified.</div>
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Videography: Russel Abbad</div>
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IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-76786125682915295322013-07-20T12:59:00.000-07:002013-07-29T16:10:25.272-07:00Summer Wear Essentials x XcessP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I am finally back from this blogging hiatus that seemed like it will never come to an end. Honestly, I can say in the past 5 months I have been the busiest I have ever been in my entire life. I am thankful for new opportunities, but we know often than not opportunities come with responsibilities. So in short, that is the synopsis of why the blog hasn't been updated in a minute.</div>
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After a much needed meal, these pictures were taken by my good friend, Teni. Myself and Teni had our usual random, witty, and substance filled talk over a good old Waffle House breakfast. It's always refreshing and encouraging to chat with positive minded people who have a similar mindset to yourself. Well let's get to business. I believe comfort is very vital in any outfit. Under the scorching sun and blazing heat that accompany the summer weather, one has to wear less clothes in order to remain comfortable right? For some of you, in the process of trying to wear less, it may pose as a conundrum for you to make statements with your outfit. Well I will let you in on what works for me. </div>
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<u><span style="color: yellow;">5 essential tips on how to get your wardrobe right for the summer while maintaining comfort</span></u></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">1. Invest in shirts, tanks, shorts e.t.c that are embellished with interesting prints and bright colors (Preferably made out of cotton or linen to ensure comfort)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">4. Ensure smart fit while purchasing any of these clothing items</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">5. Do the previous 4 over again.</span></div>
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Garbs with bold and aesthetic prints go a long way to add an accent to your outfit and leave a statement. Even though one is wearing less, one can make up for it by wearing garbs that are literally blatant pieces of art. I love floral prints, but I am particularly intrigued by tribal prints and think they are the best kind of prints. Well maybe I am a little biased because of my African origin, but really I don't think so. Tribal prints are just so vibrant and edgy. Everyone with a good eye for details can testify to this.</div>
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You can't go wrong with a bag. It always finds a way to spice up your outfit, and there is always a type of bag for any look you are going for. You have backpacks, tote bags, messenger bags e.t.c. Several to pick from. This backpack has a fine leather finish with a total of 4 compartments. It happens to accommodate more than it appears to. Pretty decent accessory for a casual look.</div>
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I hope you have learned a thing or two, and you are ready to go conquer the summer looking as dapper as you possibly can. Well if so, then mission accomplished on my part. </div>
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My birthday is in a week from now. I know so long as one lives, one will get older by the day, but I don't want to be conscious of it. Though it seems like a battle one can never win, but really my reason for this is that I realize the older you become, the more you feel the need to act "your age" which I feel is just a snare. Rather than act like how one truly is or how one truly feels, one feels the need to conform to what society expects of a 25 year old, 40 year old or whatever age one may be. Don't get me wrong, I believe every individual should be responsible at all times and should display maturity where needed, but don't be too hard on yourself because you don't fit into peoples description of what one of your age should act like, look like, be like, whatever like. It's a mere social construct that doesn't need to be adhered to. It is better for one to be hated for what they truly are than to be loved for what they are not. Personally, so long as my actions are within the confines of my religious beliefs, I am fine. All other things are as useless as a used baby diaper. When we leave this planet called earth, we are going to be accountable to no other but God. <span style="color: #cc0000;">So why are people's opinions so relevant? I guess we may never know.</span></div>
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<br />IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-82604396936698952362013-03-16T09:59:00.004-07:002013-07-19T10:28:05.321-07:00Floral statementsThis is a floral themed outfit hence the title of the post. It signify's 2 things. First is the happiness I am experiencing as a result of a new beginning in my life. I wont go into much detail with that one so lets leave it at that. The other I think is pretty obvious; spring season is here. This is probably my favorite season in the year. I love it because mother nature reminds us of how beautiful she could be by springing forth lovely flowers. Also the weather is neither too cold or hot.<br />
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It is amazing how the tweed jacket trend never gets old. I am a big fan of the tweed trend ranging from jackets to shoes. Tweed jackets in particular can be quite eclectic when it comes to styling. One can wear them on a professional look, dinner look or even a casual look. It all depends on how the spirit leads.</div>
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I opted for mustard yellow pants because I was working with a yellow, green, blue and orange palette. Honestly, I built this outfit around the shirt. I know I can't be the only one guilty of picking one item I know I really want to wear and then build on it to create an entire outfit.</div>
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To wrap this up, I will like to bring this to your <span style="color: yellow;">conscious</span> notice that we all have an insatiable love for self deceit.<span style="color: yellow;"> We deceive ourselves, knowing we are deceiving ourselves, but we somehow successfully convince ourselves that we are not</span>. Reread that if you need to. I am guilty of this as well, and really it is of no good. It is amazing how powerful our minds are. I feel like <strike>almost none</strike> none of us ever truly actualize our full potential. I am really just trying to find my way around these humanly seeming bondage we cause ourselves. I don't know about you, but I want to be great in life. On a lighter note, this was one fun shoot with a photographer friend of mine, Jasmine. Visit her Tumblr <a href="http://jgain10.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a>. I have something engaging in plan, and it will be in your faces soon by way of this blog. Stay tuned!</div>
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Lately, I have been having several thoughts about life changing decisions that I have to make in the near future. You see the older you become, the more responsibility you have on your shoulders. The uncertainty of tomorrows outcome is a driving force for us all whether we are aware of it or not. A lot of us are unconscious of this, but the feeling of suspense envelopes us all everyday of our lives. We are all looking forward to what tomorrow has to offer, we hope tomorrow will be a better day or sometimes maybe just as good as today. The moment the feeling of suspense dies in us, life will have little or no essence anymore. We humans love to be challenged, and it is an icing on the cake when we are almost convinced that we will conquer the challenge. It takes a lot of preparation and hard work. A wise man once said, luck is where preparation meets opportunity. Take a second and let that sink in well. A good understanding of that will make you realize that at all times you have to be prepared for what exactly it is you want to become. Make it a habit to envision yourself as what you want to become, and you will see your thoughts, and then your actions, and then your decisions gear towards that direction. I believe that just about anything is attainable. 9 times out of 10, it isn't easy to attain, but it is possible. Don't involve yourself in unnecessary entertainment. While others are having a swell time, put yourself to work and better yourself. That is what puts you ahead of others. It is paramount that we get closer to God and involve him in our journey. These are words coined from me taking time to reflect and speak to myself. They will get me to where I want to be, and I hope they mean more than mere words to you who is reading this. </div>
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I bought my guitar recently. Just as you might guess after seeing a picture of her, I named her Ebony. She accompanied me in this blog post. For this post, I payed close attention to fit. It is amazing how an outfit can look entirely different if the fit is changed. My theory is, a rag with a great fit, is better than an outfit from an A-list designer with a shabby fit. Fit is key. I can't stress this well enough. This studded jacket is one of my priced possessions. It is made out of faux leather which is usually made from synthetic materials. It is well lined on the inside, and it has an impeccable fit.</div>
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I chose to wear a gold chain on a yellow shirt. It kind of blends in together, and the chain is not well visible, but still comes out decent.</div>
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The color of the shirt and pants complement each other, and the black jacket crowns it all. I personally believe that when one cuffs their pants, it gives the look a better fit. There goes my reason for the cuffed pants. </div>
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I have some interesting ideas that I hope to bring to life very soon God willing. I want to do something more engaging and non cliche using the platform of this blog to actualize it. <span style="color: red;">Really, no really I just want to give you a reason to be on this blog rather than watch TV or whatever else it is you do for fun.</span> You need to follow this journey. Thanks to the old, and new readers. Leave your comments please. Happy MLK day! </div>
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IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-21276714129069383232012-12-29T11:01:00.000-08:002012-12-29T11:01:14.458-08:00Vintage Silk Jacket X XcessPHello, how is everyone doing? I hope this finds you well, and I hope you all are basking in the love that fills this festive season. For those who care, I am on a 3 weeks break from school, and I am enjoying every bit of it. I just got back from a 1 week vacation to Missouri, and I am very much thankful that I got to spend quality time with family. I have always been fascinated by guitars, so I finally made up my mind to get one. Yes beautiful people, I will be a proud owner of an acoustic guitar very soon. What will I name her? time will tell. Can I play a guitar though? No I cant, but I will learn.<br />
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Okay, I am done with updating you all on my life. Lets get to business. With this outfit, I was going for a casual yet stylish look, so I gave the simple outfit an entire twist with the jacket. The silk scarf print jacket has a vintage/urban feel to it that will give ones outfit a chic and dainty finish. The prints on it are well pronounced and busy enough so I toned it down with a plain white polo shirt and blue jeans <strike>in order not to look out of place </strike> in order to make the jacket stand out in the outfit. Another way of me saying "I know you see my jacket and you wish it was yours". Passing a message across with my mouth shut huh? Haha okay, I am done.<br />
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I have on a brown hat, and I will let you in on a little secret. Promise you will keep it between you and I. Yes? Okay deal. Here goes my secret: It was a bad hair day, and I was in critical need of a haircut so I used the hat to hide the rough hair. Sshhh..don't tell anyone I told you that. Enjoy the rest of the pictures below</div>
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IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-63248400356705570612012-12-19T09:13:00.000-08:002012-12-19T09:13:34.678-08:00Clarks X Supreme (Fall/Winter collection 2012)I will like to describe this as a grandeur aesthetic union between Clarks and Supreme. Supreme is a brand founded in 1994 by Ryan Woods. Supreme is known for its simple, distinct, and youthful garbs. Clarks on the other hand is a british brand founded in 1825, and it is known for its classy and preppy shoes. Both brands teamed up to give us this beautiful offsprings which were released as part of their fall/winter collection this year. Clarks teamed up with Supreme to add a twist to the venerable Clarks wallabees. The upper part of the shoe is made of nubuck and it is embossed with Crocodile patterns. It is amazing how a little change can make such a daint difference. The collection comes in 4 different color ways, and I am absolutely in love with every one. On a lighter note, if you are fan of Clarks, and reggae dance hall music, this might just be your favorite song ever <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORi4xwSwWlM"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a><br />
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The shoes are a product of a collaboration between Harris tweed and Nike. A lot of people may not be familiar with Harris tweed, but Harris tweed is a Scottish brand that specializes in producing well crafted garbs like jackets, bags, and shoes made out of tweed. The shoe is made out of leather and tweed with an embossed Nike tick. Tweed is ideal for a cold weather, and hardly does one ever come across sneakers made out of them, so hey good job Harris.</div>
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IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-90642226641041612622012-06-02T22:43:00.006-07:002012-06-02T22:50:21.399-07:00TAFEX 2012On the sunny afternoon of 27th May, I and my sister along with her friend went to The African Experience Festival. I was hoping to find some African outfits or Jewelries that would excite me, but sadly I didn't. There weren't enough vendors, majority of the things sold at the festival were for women, and also mostly of West African influence. It was quite far from a well rounded event. There were a couple of African snacks sold like puff puff, suya e.t.c. I was able to take a couple of pictures from the event; view below.<br />
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This was one of the highlights of the event. Kola Ogunkoya and his band performed Afro beat songs from the late Nigerian legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. I was lucky for him to have performed one of my favorites 'Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am'</div>
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This happened to be my favorite booth at the event. She had her accessories well crafted and they looked beautiful, but as I said earlier, there were nothing for men.</div>
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This music band called 'Solstar Music' was very impressive. The electric feel to their music was superb. The guy on the violin did a great job, and so did the female dancer. In all, they gave a splendid performance.<br />
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The African Experience Festival was a decent outing for me. Definitely could have been better, but it wasn't bad. Summer school is about to start in about a week. Work never ends sigh! I would be travelling tomorrow, so I am off to finish packing. Blessings</div>
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<br /></div>IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-50199167239165396582012-05-26T21:10:00.000-07:002012-12-19T19:42:04.977-08:00Ankara T-shirt x Ankara Tank topI am well aware of the humidity and heat that come with summer. A good number of people wear less clothes during this season because of the heat. You can dress less while looking stylishly different at the same time. Tank tops and T-shirts are usually rampant during this season. Some people wear plain ones, some wear lined ones, and others were the ones with graffiti designs. I actually have some myself, and the comfort they give in this humid condition that comes with summer is priceless. I thought it would be a good idea to have a tweak to regular tanks & tees so I made the suggestion to my sis. My suggestion was to use Ankara fabrics to spice up tanks and tees with aesthetically driven motifs. Long story short, she was able to bring this to fruition. I am still yet to see this done by any other person. The closest I have seen are Aztec print pockets on tank tops, T-shirts, and dress shirts. Asides from the T-shirts which have Ankara pockets, the tank tops have motifs made in Ankara as well. The motifs range from the map of Africa to the quaver music note, and more to be added as we go on.<br />
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I was opportune to be the model for Noah's Crew's summer collection of unisex T-shirts and Tank tops. Here are some pictures from the shoot. I hope you enjoy, and give your feedback's. It is much appreciated<br />
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These are some T-shirts/Tank tops that I am almost positive people would ask you where you got them from out of admiration (and also because they have not seen such before). I learned a while back to get common things in unique designs, it does magic trust me. All of these are up for sale. To purchase, go to the store <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/noahscrew"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a>. </span>Yesterday was a pretty long day. I would be going to The African Experience Festival today, and I am hoping to get hold of good finds, and also have a good time. I would be sure to let you all know how it goes. Stay blessed.</div>
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<br />IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-57020158904079502062012-05-18T06:05:00.001-07:002012-12-19T19:42:22.512-08:00Shoes made in Africa (Oliberte, Sole Rebels, & SAWA)To my surprise I came across shoes MADE IN AFRICA. I am more than positive this would be a surprise to a good number of you, because I am from Nigeria and I am also surprised. When I say shoes, I mean shoes of good quality and international standard. I tweeted the other day on how amazing it would be if infrastructures were placed in Africa to serve other parts of the world just like they are in China. I was talking about this, because of how much more jobs would be created, and how that would in turn grow the economy. I randomly stumbled on '<span style="color: red;">Oliberte shoes</span>' on the internet, and saw they were made in Africa, Ethiopia to be precise. I took a look at their collection, and I was beyond impressed. This prompted me to research if by any chance there were other shoes made in Africa. I then came across '<span style="color: red;">Sole rebels shoes</span>' and '<span style="color: red;">SAWA shoes</span>'. I looked up these companies as well, and found out they are also based in Ethiopia.<br />
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"What is going on in Ethiopia??!!" is what kept ringing in my head. I mean there are 3 shoe company's that I know of in Ethiopia, and there is no single one in Nigeria, then there is a problem. Well that is not the purpose of this post. I am just impressed and excited so I decided to share some pieces from these respective companies, and have you go look up their websites yourself, and who knows you just might fall in love too.<br />
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SAWA shoes happened to be my favorite followed by Oliberte shoes, and then Sole Rebels. I wasn't too impressed with Sole Rebels, but there were a couple of decent pieces. I mean we have to start from somewhere so hey it's understandable.<br />
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These are Oliberte shoes, and they have good collections. I would get one for myself.<br />
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I love the navy blue suede finish of the shoe above, and the the shoe below looks really nice and casual. The color strikes me, and it would work perfectly for the spring season. </div>
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Be sure to check out Oliberte collections<span style="color: red;"> <a href="http://www.oliberte.com/shoes/"><span style="color: red;">HERE</span></a></span></div>
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And here goes my favorite, SAWA shoes. I find them executing the aesthetic aspect very well, and the quality is evidently top notch. I believe if they market their products effectively, they would compete very well with several brands based in the western world. Here are some of their collections</div>
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This outfit in this post is just a laid back outfit, but trying to be stylish as much as I could. In a 75 degrees weather, it gave me perfect comfort. Pocket squares are usually worn on blazers, waist coats, or something of sort, but I could care less. I wore mine on a denim shirt, why? because I can :) Coupled with the red pants, Keyhole Revo lens shades, and brogues I was good to go.<br />
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I am going to go ahead and create 2 outfit collages with the color wheel. For the male outfit, I am using a yellow and blue color scheme. Which as you can see, are opposite on the wheel<br />
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I just put these outfits together using the color wheel, so WHY CAN'T YOU? For the male outfit, I basically went with a blue floral shirt, yellow mustard slim fit pants and brown accessories. And for the female outfit, I went with red pants, a green top, a black blazer, and complementary accessories. You don't have to go by this, but it's just an example of how you can make effective use of the color wheel. Now you don't have an excuse not to look smashing over the spring season. If you don't remember anything from this post, remember this - <span style="color: red;">They are only colors; play with them!</span></div>
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I planned not to include myself in this post, but I really can't help my vain self. I was interviewed by a fellow blogger, Annie, from Alongtheway-annie.blogspot.com recently. You can view the interview <span style="color: red;"><a href="http://alongtheway-annie.blogspot.com/2012/03/guest-post-tobi-from-iamexcessp-georgia.html?spref=fb"><span style="color: red;">here</span></a>. </span>You sure would get to know more about me. I hope this post is helpful to you. I am not a stylist, and neither do I aspire to be one. If this makes you mistake me for one, it only means I did something right. Stay XcessPified :)<br />
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IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-70551319989785374672012-03-02T11:12:00.002-08:002012-12-19T19:43:52.168-08:00The day a married woman told me she wished her husband dressed like me, I figured I was doing something right.Yea, this is the outfit I wore to the fashion show. I had a little fear of awkwardness when I thought about combining the printed brooch with a printed shirt, but glad it came out really nice. The colors on the brooch gave a decent contrast to the colors on the shirt which made all colors stand out. On the other hand, the pant and the blazer were well fitted which gave the outfit a sharp look. You just couldn't tell me nothing!! Haha. Okay, I'm done. Oh sorry, one more thing - I need a haircut (Like you care huh?)<br />
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The prints on this shirt confuse me, but they still look dainty. They confuse me because I can not really figure what kind of prints they are, but they look more like leopard prints. You can see the details of the shirt in the next picture, and maybe you can help me out with figuring what kind of prints they are exactly.</div>
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On the other hand. The Fashion show was great! It is amazing to see what my fellow peers create. I was honestly thrilled, and I give kudos to every designer from that evening. The show was well put together in a nice location (Botanical Gardens somewhere in Athens, GA). The show was called 'Where The Wild Things Are'. It truly was where the wild things were. One had a view of trees, and fierce ladies in breathtaking outfits. Sadly, I was not in a good position to take decent pictures of the models, but I made a quick short video of them, and I got a picture of people thrilled by the models.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You probably think I am crazy because I am spotting on just an argyle sweater and cropped shorts outside in winter, or you probably just don't care, but actually the cold weather on this day was pretty mild. I am in my new school now, and I am just getting situated. It's a totally different experience out here, but I would be catching up. I have a test in a few and I haven't showered neither do I know what I am wearing out. I need to attend to that ASAP before I blog my educational career away. Hope the new year is going fine for all. Stay blessed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-30435399431800531202011-10-27T07:50:00.000-07:002012-12-19T19:47:28.756-08:00NATIVE PANTS!These pants got too many compliment's for me not to blog about them. I have not worn any of my native attires in over 2 years. I finally decided to experiment with one of them. I wore the native pants, but not with it's top. I wore the pants with a t-shirt and loafers. These pants got me overdosed on compliments for the day haha, but yes it did. I never thought I would get that much compliment on it. Putting all that good stuff aside, I honestly need to get a haircut ASAP. I would probably get that done today in order to prepare for the weekend ;). Sorry it took me this long to update the blog again but, I have been so busy with school work, and taking these pictures was one way to ease the stress a little bit. Feed thy eyes.<br />
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And finally my Obey hat adorned with one of the pin-back buttons my sister made for me. </div>
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IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-52133160159307039112011-10-14T09:43:00.000-07:002012-12-19T19:45:28.466-08:00AFRICAN CULTURE MEETS WESTERN CULTURE ON THE RAILWAY.It finally arrived in the mail!! You may be wondering what it is, but it is the 'button looking things' my sister made for me. I put up a picture of them in one of my previous posts, remember? I did not tell you what I was going to use those 'button looking things' for, but I am letting the cat out of the bag in this post :) Okay they are pin-back buttons made out of Ankara (an African fabric). As you may already know, pin back buttons have a pin clip at the back of them that one uses to attach them to any fabric material. Usually pin-back buttons are used to adorn clothing; ranging from shirts, jackets, waist coats e.t.c. They are usually made out of plastic synthetic material with pictures, captions, or patterns on them, but I have not seen any made out of African fabric like these ones. This is a unique idea which is why I love them :)<br />
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I don't know if I would be right if I called this a Navajo print bag, but it sure looks like one. All that matters is that it is nice, unique, and I want it! :D<br />
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I want this animal print shoe made out of pure cow leather. Whew! I just love this shoe because of the details on it, and I think one would hardly see someone else wearing the exact same shoes.<br />
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</div>I want this jacket maybe because the middle part looks like it is made out of jeans material. I know it is not made out of jeans material, but it really does look like it. As my friend said "It is convincing enough"<br />
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</div>Finally, the last of all I want <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">FOR NOW</span> is this Blucher shoe made with a tweed pattern. I just like it because it is simple and it seems very comfortable (I may be wrong though) :)<br />
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</div>I am so glad my sister mailed the things she made for me to me today. I would probably take pictures of/with them in my next post. Be on the look out :D<br />
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</div>Hey, How is everyone doing. I just wanted to share a list of my favorite songs at the moment. I am a music lover and I think I have a good taste of music (at least in my opinion). Okay enough of the talking. They are listed below in no order of preference<br />
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2. Stereo Hearts - Gym Class Heroes ft Adam Levine<br />
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3. Lets Get It On - Marvin Gaye<br />
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4. American Wedding - Frank Ocean<br />
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5. Homecoming - Kanye West ft. Adam Levine<br />
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6. Mirror - Lil Wayne ft. Bruno Mars<br />
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7. Songs For Women - Frank Ocean<br />
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8. She Will - Lil Wayne ft. Drake<br />
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9. Beautiful Onyiye - Psquare<br />
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10. No Church In The Wild - Kanye West & Jay Z ft. Frank Ocean<br />
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11. Rely On - Akon<br />
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12. It Will Rain - Bruno Mars<br />
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13. Drama - Chykay ft. Mo Gevson<br />
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14. Let's Go - Beenie Man <br />
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15. Nigga's In Paris - Kanye West & Jay-Z<br />
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I know some of these songs are a couple of years or months old, but a good song is never too old :) If you never heard any of these songs, they are worth looking up (Google, YouTube) :D. You should like a few of them, depending on the genre of music you prefer. I would appreciate if you could share with me any song you think is nice. I am more than willing to listen. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend. :)IamXcessPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12265583139495785051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2653405341169969585.post-1972931104298948562011-10-03T12:42:00.000-07:002012-01-01T21:30:16.146-08:00BUTTON LOOKING THINGS?In my <a href="http://iamxcessp.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-30-something-year-old-waist-coat.html?showComment=1317325874262#c8571273525589287122">Last Post</a> I said I had something up my sleeves with my sister. Well she just sent me a twitpic on twitter which is a sneak peek of it. I don't think you can tell exactly what I want to use these button looking things made out of African fabric (Ankara) for, but that would be unveiled in my subsequent post. Be on the look out ;) Shout out to my sister though.<br />
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