AFRICAN QUEEN


 
When I saw this dress, robe, cover up, moo moo or whatever you choose to call it, it was LOVE AT 1ST SIGHT!! I paid $5 for it at a local thrift store!! For those of you that don't know, I inherited the best of both worlds as far as ethnicity goes. I am 1/2 Native American (Father) and 1/2 African American (Mother). I was raised on a reservation but my mother made sure that I was VERY much in touch with my black roots. Actually, the two cultures are very very similar. They both belong to tribes, make beautiful things by hand, have some sort of ceremony or ritual for every life event, dance, worship mother nature, live off the land, take care of family and LOVE to eat!! I truly am blessed beyond measure to have such a life! 
At my last pedi I had them use the O.P.I. silver polish with black crackle. I love it! 
Oh and by the way....I died my hair! It is very subtle which I wanted. Do you like it?
 THIS THING IS FABULOUS HONEY! lol
Picture it belted!!
SMILE! GOD LOVES YOU!
Kiah

Comments

Joy said…
Beautiful Kiah! That dress is slammin! And the shoes are cute too!
July 21, 2011 at 7:21 PM
Giselle said…
stunning..................
July 21, 2011 at 7:31 PM
'Tia said…
LOVE IT!!!

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July 21, 2011 at 7:38 PM
jijilovesyou said…
hiya! i noticed the hair colour and i love it!!! i've been contemplating what colour to dye my hair. it takes me so long to decide and i'm so fickled :)
love the look gorgeous!
jijixx
July 21, 2011 at 7:39 PM
lalaG said…
I see those all the times at Ross and ive always wanted one... now i might have to get one
July 21, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Ashley said…
You look beautiful! I love it, I love it! My mom & aunt have a few moo moo's. Very nice. & your polish is cute.
July 21, 2011 at 8:14 PM
CorporateNapps said…
So enjoying your style
July 21, 2011 at 8:14 PM
LaToya said…
I love this look. You look incredibly chic and relaxed at the same time!

xoxo
TheGrayPastel.com
July 21, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Unknown said…
I like that on you! Such a great buy...You look like you have the need to twirl in it. lol
July 21, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Debbie Baker Burns said…
Kiah, This is beautiful on you. I love the black and white colors and the design on it. It looks very dressy yet comfortable chic. Debbie http://thriftygirlvintage.com
July 21, 2011 at 8:23 PM
палаорп said…
Hehe, I love it! You look really like a quenn and the updo and red lipstick areincredible on you=)
July 21, 2011 at 8:39 PM
Style & Poise said…
Love this Kiah! So eccentric.....also love the results of your crackle pedicure. Very Cute!

Roni
July 21, 2011 at 9:30 PM
If Curves Could Talk (Stefanie) said…
Kiah...this is just so gorgeous and stunning and amazing all up in one! BEAUTIFUL! Just BEAUTIFUL!
July 21, 2011 at 11:52 PM
Full Figured Diva said…
Absolutely LOVE your hair..and you look super comfy and chic! What a beautiful dress!

http://Full-FiguredDiva.blogspot.com
July 22, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Marina said…
You really look like a queen :)
July 22, 2011 at 3:02 AM
sajuki said…
love this outfit!
July 22, 2011 at 3:54 AM
Gaëlle PRUDENCIO said…
Gorgeous dress! I love!
July 22, 2011 at 5:05 AM
Laura said…
Oh man that dress is sooooooo amazing(swooning!)when I saw glimpse of it on fb I loved it it's even better when you see it up close! You look so cool in this caftany/dress!
July 22, 2011 at 6:21 AM
Hayley said…
ohhh Kiah, you have outdone yourself. thiss dress is one of the most amazing things i have ever seen =)

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July 22, 2011 at 6:55 AM
I BLEED PINK said…
I have to be honest if I saw this on the rack I would be like what the heck, but seeing how you pulled it together I love it!! You are working this look!!

I love the new hair color, it looks a little red in the sunlight.
July 22, 2011 at 7:31 AM
Anonymous said…
before i could even finish my thought about how it would look belted-you said it! yes i can tell your hair is dyed. i dyed mine too and i cant really tell unless im in the sun. i plan to dye it again!!! check out the new dye job in my outfit posts. finally got my internet back!!!
July 22, 2011 at 7:50 AM
sajuki said…
now i'm 206th follower ;)
July 22, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Savannah said…
This is pretty! My best friend Lily and I always try on miu-mius as a joke (they're ugly printed silk ones) and my mom is like "you two are not buying those!"
I almost got Lily to buy me one for my birthday, they're so comfy! Your miu-miu is really cute! And the hair looks great!
Have a great weekend!

xxx
July 22, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Style Chic 360 said…
Kiah, I love it! You are so beautiful. I see the subtle color it's cute!

I love this look!!! :))) beauty!
July 22, 2011 at 8:16 AM
knitmachinequeen (KMQ) said…
You look fabulous. I am so in love with the Crackle nail polish and have been wearing it myself. TFS
July 22, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Shannon said…
I love this look so much! I am really blown away. I had been wanting the silver shatter polish but I already have the black shatter so I'm going to try it over silver like you did. I love everything about this outfit!

And thank you also for the comment you left on my post about men. I received a few great ones but yours really clicked in my head and made me realize some things. You hit the nail right on the head. Thank you.

http://shannonsometimes.blogspot.com
July 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Gracey the Giant said…
As Debbie Allen would say, call the fire department, honey, because you are HOT! Gorgeous. Absolutely love it.
July 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Anne M Bray said…
WOW!
you look incredible!
July 22, 2011 at 1:46 PM
Audrey Leighton said…
what a gorgeous print! looks great on you!
July 22, 2011 at 2:58 PM
Lovelyladyjb said…
I agree, It's fabolous! Love your nail polish too!! I like how you characterized both cultures! I def love to eat! :)

New follower! Take care!
July 22, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Debbi@SheAccessorizesWell said…
Kiah, I cannot imagine a more perfect dress for you. It is beautiful. Do you ever wonder about the person who sent it to thrift? Why would they let go of such a beautiful peice of art? Well, I guess the best thing is that you were meant to find it and give it the respect it should have. You look lovely.
July 22, 2011 at 5:19 PM
JTWisdom said…
You really look so beautiful in that dasheeki, and the shoes and pedicure just finishes the touch. Love your hair I see the color and it's really attractive on you.
Wonderful how you talk about your heritage.
Truly blessed.
July 23, 2011 at 1:01 AM
Absolutely Mrs. K said…
oh yeas, like everything is perfect about this look! you look amazing in this shapeless dress ( i call it that) the silhouette is phenomenal! not many people could pull this off girl! fabulous with the heels and of course the nail polish! you always know how to wear accessories
July 23, 2011 at 10:43 AM
DaBlackSjp said…
"BEAUTIFUL" African Queen ;;)

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July 23, 2011 at 12:05 PM
laniza said…
I love this! Belted or unbelted, it's a fabulous piece :).
July 23, 2011 at 12:09 PM
dressingup-everyday said…
Totally in love with your fab tunic, nail polish and red lips . A very pretty girl!
July 23, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Trendy Curvy Girly said…
CUTE ! and I love your nail and yours shoes !
July 23, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Zarna said…
you completely look like a queen!!

you're gorgeous!
July 23, 2011 at 1:34 PM
Lexy @ QUIRKY EXPLOSION said…
Ahhh, totally get the love at first sight vibes. ITS AMAZIIIIIINGGG. I loveeeee the print. AH SIMPLY INCREDIBLE! It's a hard look to rock but eek YOU ROCK IT!

And I love the nailpolish! It's fabulous!

QUIRKYEXPLOSION.blogspot.com
July 23, 2011 at 4:25 PM
Longuette said…
very nice indeed!!!

xxx Ylenia | Longuette
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July 24, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Anonymous said…
African queen indeed! Stunning! I love the dress, it looks so perfect for hot weather! Your hair is beautiful in a bun and I love your make-up! Stunning my friend!

Girl about Town XxX
July 24, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Kerissa said…
Fashion heart swoons. You look great. It has everything: black and white, thrifted, comfy but straight up a fashion do. Get it hun!
July 24, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Vivi N. said…
N I C E! From head to toe. That IS a lovely gown/robe. I'm like the OPI shatter, too. I haven't tried it on my toes, though. I have the black and silver shatter. Thinking of getting the dark purple soon.
July 25, 2011 at 1:25 AM
Unknown said…
You definitely look like an African Queen!!

<3 Marina
Fashion.MakeUp.LifeStyle
July 25, 2011 at 12:55 PM
Whitney 'Nic' James said…
I am in love with this!! You're lovely :-)

~Nic
www.nics-picks.com
July 25, 2011 at 3:06 PM
Moya2bean said…
My girl! yOu look hot! I love the african look! Huge fan! You look amazing Kiah!
July 25, 2011 at 4:39 PM
Shasie said…
Ok this is my FAVORITE look of the day! I love this on you! Amazing!

Shasie of Live Life in Style
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July 25, 2011 at 5:25 PM
Just Daisy said…
what a beautiful beautiful outfit kiah!

xoxo,
daisy
July 25, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Alissa said…
That is an amazing piece. I loooooove It!
July 25, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Chicca said…
WOW,this is absolutely my fav outfit of yours Kiah!!!Stunning look, this dress is to die for and it goes perfectly with your adorable wedges!!!
You rock it!
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July 26, 2011 at 12:54 AM
laura said…
Kiah, YOU are fabulous! My gosh, this dress/robe/mumu/whatever looks really amazing on you!!! You look stunning!
♥ laura
the blog of worldly delights
July 26, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Abby said…
You are a lovely blend of cultures...
July 26, 2011 at 10:55 AM
High Heels & Good Meals! said…
You're rocking this look....but you rock every look! I've been wanting to try the crackle polish, I may next time I get a pedi! I love those heels!
July 26, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Rapuncela said…
beautiful dress :)) Your nails are so incredible!
July 26, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Unknown said…
LOVEEEEEEEE! so regal yet comfy!
July 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM
Michelle @Radiant Brown Beauty said…
This is beautiful! I love this.
July 27, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Aussie Blue said…
I need to go thrifting!

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July 28, 2011 at 12:01 AM
Anonymous said…
I WANT ONE!! ITs awesome!! and it looks so perfect on you.

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July 28, 2011 at 9:01 AM
LA Lynn's said…
WOW... I love this look on you!!!! I want one but I wonder will it make me look like I have on sheets???? lol

I'm digging the polish as well!
July 28, 2011 at 9:20 AM
Unknown said…
i like the polish!

xo Ashleigh

www.thedaileigh.blogspot.com
July 31, 2011 at 4:40 PM
Shruti said…
Wow! This is like the best I have seen on this blog. I really really love it. It is complimenting you.. the hair, the make up, the shoes everything! You look great Kiah.
August 2, 2011 at 7:31 PM
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