Grounded Narratives

Hello lovelies!  The weather in Nairobi has been quite cold of late. It's even more evident in the house which tends to be colder than outside. Last week I had to take my sister shopping so I opted for distressed jeans, previously worn here , (I told you they are a new favorite!), a t-shirt and striped sweater. I was feeling quite cold so I added a scarf and combat boots. Outfit Details: Jeans: from my sister Sweater: Gikomba Boots: Ngara Scarf: Gikomba Bag: India Have you tried combat or army boots? How else would you style them? Do share in the comments below, on Facebook , Instagram or Twitter . Happy Thursday and thank you for stopping by! xo Audrey

Hello lovelies! I have developed a love for trousers with pleats, pockets and unusual colors. This pair is making its debut on the blog today. I'm thinking of doing a few alterations here and there to make them perfect but I love them all the same.  I wore them to Church last Sunday and paired them with a blue and white polka dot blouse which I tucked in. As it was a bit chilly in the morning I threw on this blazer which I have completely fallen in love with. I particularly love the puff sleeves and pleats along the collar. Every time I look at it I imagine all the outfits I can wear it with. I added a black belt, slingbacks, earrings and the most amazing bracelet to complete the outfit. Outfit Details:  Trousers: Gikomba Blouse: Gift Blazer: Kawangware Heels: last worn here Earrings: a shop in Nakumatt Lifestyle Watch: Gift Bracelet: Gift  This bracelet is made from recycled cutlery. This one was a fork. I ...

Hello lovelies! As much as I'm a huge fun of denim, there are some denim trends that I find difficult to embrace. Case in point, boyfriend jeans. I love them on other people but on myself I was skeptical. That was until I tried on this pair of distressed boyfriend jeans. I was in love. Add this embellished t-shirt with the cut-out back and I was the happiest girl. I completed the look with a pair of pink loafers (last worn here ) and a burgundy handbag. I wore this some time last week while running a few errands. Elly was left at home and although I suffered from a little separation anxiety, I managed to do my things without constantly calling to find out if she was OK.  Outfit Details: Jeans: acquired from my sister T-shirt: acquired from my sister Loafers: Bus-Station Handbag: Kangemi Another clothing item i'm in love with? This t-shirt! Check out the back!! I'm so excited to try out cut-outs (although they have been trending for a...

Hello lovelies! Nothing cheers me up more than having some print and colour in my outfit. These floral pants, previously worn here , are just the perfect combination of colour and print. They don't scream for attention and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. On this particular day, I paired them with a pink vest and white waterfall sweater. I was headed to Church so I added a pair of heels to dress them up a bit.  After more misses than hits, I am slowly getting back my dressing mojo. It has proven to be quite difficult to dress my post-maternity body, more-so because I have very few clothes that fit well. I have been wearing a lot of skirts lately even though I am not partial to them. I would much rather wear trousers and dresses. These are slowly making a comeback in my wardrobe. After struggling to accept my new body size, I have taken to getting a few new clothes which I hope will get me through the next few months as I bounce ba...