HOD Button earrings

House of Dara Button earrings!!! 

I love these earrings because they are so versatile and the colours

are bold and stand out with any outfit. 

Below are pictures of how I dressed mine up

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My self and Yetty!

 Doing my fashion thang! lol

 On the streets of Toronto

Have a wonderfully blessed week.

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~Dara~

Inspiration for all 2 (Cecelia Cassini)

Cecelia Cassini is the main lady in our second series on inspiration for all. 

I first heard of her during her feature on the 2nd season of Project Runway All Stars.

She is the youngest! let me say it again youngest! fashion designer 

known of in the United States. She provide "Kiddi Coutour" clothing that you

see her rocking in her photos. 

 She has dressed celebrities such as Zack Ephron. 

ceciliacassini google.com

She is really passionate about encouraging young individuals  that you do not have to wait to become an adult in order to achieve your dreams. 

Cecilia began with little lessons but became more skilful  through trial and error. With a lot of broken needles later she sells clothing for as much as $450.00

So for everyone young and old 

its not too late to start working on your dreams

~Dara~

xoxo

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Sunday Look (Gold head band)

Happy sunday everyone,

As most of  my friends and fam know my lilfe is ridiculous busy with not much going out involved for now lol.  So, I look forward to my sunday get ups. I thought why not share these days with you all. 

 I worked my beautiful natural do this week. lol 

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Love my fishnet stocking 

The weather is still a bit cool

in Toronto

 Have a blessed week ladies and gents

~Dara~

Duro Olowu meets J.C. Penney

As we all know african fashion na # 1 right now lol meaning (African Fashion is #1).
 I am so excited to see the Western and African world merged in a way that the glory is shared. In the recent years we have seen western shops and use african print and overpriced it to the max, not saying african designers dont too. Its just that I am glad that this collaboration offers 

clothing in such an affordable way. According to okay africa the price

of the clothing and accessories will start from $10 to $100.00 which is pretty fair.

Bellow are pictures of clothing and accessories from the collection that are my favs.

     

Just Do it!

To be honest with you all, I always wanted to have my own fashion line, but I really did not see it as a business; I just saw it as designing clothes.

So, as we continue in this New Year.

I want to share some tips with all the individuals out there

Who desire to get something started,

Maybe a new career, business, or even life in general.

#1 Just do it. 

Many times I speak to people and everyone has great ideas in mind but are scared as to how it will turn out, wondering if people are going to like what they do, if they will succeed.
 The big thing is if we don’t start, nothing will happen.
In 2008 a young woman asked why Hillary Clinton was campaigning for presidency when no woman has ever won it. She replied no woman will win if they don't venture!

#2 Find people who are doing what you doing and learn

I always say this to my family and friends some people were born all filled with talent,

While some of us have to learn and polish the ones that we have.

#3 Do not procrastinate!!!!!!! Do it now!

 This year procrastination is a behaviour I am working on. Just start, the first T-Shirt I made for my mum from House of Dara took me 1 year!. 
Late last year I realized that I could accomplish so much during the time I spent watching TV. Turn off the TV!

#4 Stay strong

Having faith, I feel is what brings us through hard times. There will be times when you feel like you cant do this any more, and more things happen that can be discouraging. Find help in your faith, religion, family and friends even online support groups that will build you up to keep going on. 
Many people did not become success overnight. Keep believing and seeing the finished picture.

# 5 Roll with the punches

 Society changes, so do trends flow with it dont let it overwhelm you and dont get stuck.

And by Gods grace, God will help us all as we embark on new journeys & goals