Friday, June 19, 2009

aLmOsT aRrEsTeD fOr fAsHiOn!!!

So I was just back from a vacation in Nigeria two weeks ago... which was so much fun... the food... the friends.. the sights ... the sounds... just amazeballs.

However... it would seem Nigeria is a much more conservative society than I imagined... I kept getting threatened that I would be arrested whenever I wore mini skirts in the day to go to the passport office in the nations former capital Lagos... which I had to do a total of three times

Day 1: I wore this skirt which I LOVE... which was apparently too short for some peoples 'conservative' sensibilities...





White tank: H&M, skirt: BCBG(shame that I haven't worn this skirt since... I think it's become mental thing everytime I reach for it... I feel like someones going to want to arrest me.. lol silly right?), Bag: Miss Sixty, Bangles: Made in Ghana from Elephant Tusks(sorry queen of hearts... wont buy anymore I promise), Heels: Gianni Bini...

Day 2: So I decided to wear a dress I thought was longer and slightly more conservative...


DID NOT WORK!!! They threatened to arrest me... again!!!

Dress: Marciano, Shoes: My sisters, Bag: Miss Sixty, Bangle: some random silver shop... wish I had a close up picture of it... I've had it for years... and still... J'adore!(which is rare for me)

Day 3: I'd had it up to my neck at this point... I just had to wear pants... not even knee-lenght shorts... PANTS!!!


T-shirt: Lacoste, Lilac Pants: Marciano(These are my favorite non-jean pants...they are so comfortable... now I wish I'd bought them in another colour as well), Bead Necklace: Marciano, Watch: Hugo Boss, Knuckle ring: Random Silver store, Heels: BCBG, Smile: A place deep inside(cos I'd just about had it up to here with that passport office)

I guess the only constant with all three days would be the Miss Sixty Bag... It's actually one of my favorite bags... I actually have to make a conscious effort not to want to carry it with everything I wear...

ps: They made a mistake on my date of birth... and the passport I went through all this trouble for.. I can't even use!
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58 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 19, 2009 at 2:39 PM

    i love all the colors of your outfits! especially the purple pants

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  2. SiruJune 19, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Your hair is amazingly long! Just start wearing the rose skirt before it really turns into a problem.

    juliet xxx

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  3. Tracey EllleJune 19, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Emma: thanks...

    Juliet: lol I should... shouldnt i

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  4. micol zanzuriJune 19, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    you lok gorgeus in yellow!!!

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  5. Annisa NFJune 19, 2009 at 4:22 PM

    quirky hair do! :3

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  6. Molly GertenbachJune 19, 2009 at 4:30 PM

    That's so funny how people wanted to arrest you, (your outfits weren't even showing anything) crazy! I love the yellow sun-dress though, it's adorable.

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  7. Brown and CappuccinoJune 19, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    owww you look so great... your hair it´s AMAZING.

    thank you very much for your coment in my blog... kiss from Portugal and have a nice weekend*****

    márcia*

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  8. IsabelJune 19, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Holy crap - I can't believe you almost got arrested for wearing that. That's so crazy!!

    Well, I think you look fantastic. I love your hair.

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  9. Hélène HeathJune 19, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    ooh i love that skirt! And the lilac capris!

    xox

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  10. vivianJune 19, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    I can't believe you almost got arrested! Guess it's different everywhere in the world. Thanks for commenting on my blog :)

    ~vivian

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  11. PUNKIEJune 19, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    I like all this outfits but my favorite is the second, followed by the first and the third! and your hair... wow they're amazing!

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  12. erin baillie-rutterJune 19, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    wow,
    you are absolutely gorgeous!
    lovely outfits.

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  13. BSNCJune 19, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    lol seriously, they wanted to arrest you..

    your outfits are nice. i like the yellow dress, thats a really nice bag.

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  14. Fashionisaparty.com (Suz)June 19, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    thanks for your comment! love that yellow dress!
    xx

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  15. Maha MJune 19, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    such a shame cause that skirt is awesome.

    Thank you for your comment babe :)

    Meho xx

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  16. katieJune 20, 2009 at 1:10 AM

    love your miss sixty bag!

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  17. calaveraJune 20, 2009 at 1:11 AM

    i love the bag!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  18. SusanJune 20, 2009 at 1:48 AM

    you look fab :) thanks for visiting, added you to my blogroll.
    xoxo

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  19. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 at 2:23 AM

    love tht skirt 2 honi....

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  20. WendygitalJune 20, 2009 at 3:09 AM

    What an anecdote! :D
    All the outfits are cute!
    And that yellow dress is fab!

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  21. lets play a game like musical statuesJune 20, 2009 at 4:11 AM

    aaaw, that's so messed up with the passport. & so odd with the threats for the 'short' skirts.
    All the outfits are lovely.
    I bet they were jelous of your nice clothes, that's why they wanted to arrest you :s
    or something.

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  22. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 at 5:46 AM

    the yellow dress and the blue shoes are lovely!!you look like an african queen!!
    ive visite bouroundi once...i love africa!

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  23. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 at 6:22 AM

    cute outfits! kinda scary getting threatened in another country for the way you dress..be careful! thanks for visiting my blog.

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  24. AnonymousJune 20, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    You look beautiful! I love your hair (:

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  25. Virgos LoungeJune 20, 2009 at 7:11 AM

    haha..i can imagine..gotta love naij..hot looks though..xx

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  26. Couture CarrieJune 20, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Love all these looks, especially the yellow dress!!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  27. PetitebineJune 20, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Thank you so much for you comment.
    Love all those oufits of yours. You have a great smile too.

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  28. chellesblog.comJune 20, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Cute yellow dress!
    XX

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  29. Ella GregoryJune 20, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I love the first look. The pale pink skirt is so pretty.

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  30. Ilanka VerhoevenJune 20, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Love the first and the second outfit a lot!
    Love the bag!
    X, fashion-nerdic.

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  31. Hope Adela PasztorJune 20, 2009 at 12:15 PM

    that fringed purse is so wonderful!

    http://pinkchampagnefashion.blogspot.com/

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  32. stilettolover91June 20, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    u look amazing!!! love all three looks!! sucks that's too much for that country because i love it.

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  33. YinkusloloJune 20, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    hahaha, that's naija for u oh. first time here

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  34. DamselsJune 20, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    wow arrested for miniskirts!!!
    so wild ilove all your looks tho

    and thnks for visinting and commneting on my blog i really appreciate it

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  35. CatherineJune 20, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    I love all three outfits, even the conservative one haha :)

    Your skirt is such a pretty color and that yellow dress is really lovely.

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  36. UnknownJune 20, 2009 at 5:17 PM

    Nigerian laws or not, you looked fabulous!!!
    xox
    www.froufroufashionista.blogspot.com

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  37. InconJune 20, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Okayyyyyyyyyyy say whatt?? Arrest u cos of what?? LMAO. Since when did Nigerians start running mad?? Is that like a new law or smtn or does that only apply to the passport office??

    Anyhow, u look really nice. I actually love the pants look the best. lol

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  38. MizzJJune 20, 2009 at 10:02 PM

    That doesn't surprise me about the minis, I've heard similar stories. In Asia too you get weird stares too if you wear shirts that are too "low". You should keep wearing your stuff though, that yellow dress is hot! And I can't believe your hair is so long!

    Thanks for visiting my blog :)

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  39. The Sydney GirlJune 20, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    wow! i cannot believe they were threatening an arrest! haha! you look fab! i think i've commented on this post, but is well worth another 1!

    mwa
    joelyne

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  40. SanJune 20, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    I loves your blog. Crazy love it. And you from Nigeria. Im from Cameroon. I live in Boston.
    You can check my blog anytime www.kadosaland.blogspot.com
    Haha. I almost forgot, "just learnt how to wear eyeliner this year. Oh and I only own two pairs of earrings" that just made my day babygurl.
    Im following you.
    xoxo

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  41. UnknownJune 21, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    thanks for visiting dear.. :) hope we can be friends! LOL. you're so cheerful and looking gorgeous!i like your pastel skirt and your yellow dress..

    xx

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  42. AnonymousJune 21, 2009 at 3:53 AM

    Thanks for comment!=)
    Yeah, it is always wise to know a little bit about the contry you are traveling to, so that you don't make "misteakes" like those and that you do not offend anyone!=)

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  43. kadlerJune 21, 2009 at 4:02 AM

    Woah, no way! Good thing you went the safe route (though I LOVE the illegal outfits)

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  44. maverickandloveJune 21, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    oh dear it sounds like you went through alot of trouble!! but i def dont think its too short, i think your outfits are too adorable though! xx

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  45. This chick's got styleJune 21, 2009 at 5:22 AM

    Wow, that's awefull! I really like your first look a lot though!!

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  46. Absolutely LadylikeJune 21, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    Oh so beautiful...

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  47. JantineJune 21, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    I love your pink skirt, and your smile!
    xxxx

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  48. WinnieJune 21, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    Your hair is amazing and that pink skirt is the cutest!

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  49. playwithfashionJune 21, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Lovely yellow dress and great black bag!!!
    Like it, like it:)

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  50. The Queen of HeartsJune 21, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Wait a minute, arrest you? Are actual police? What country are you in that has laws like that??

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  51. UnknownJune 22, 2009 at 6:27 AM

    Oh the pinky- peach skirt is adorable!! Love the hair too!

    http://tinkinmycloset.blogspot.com/

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  52. Felicia|DaLipstickBanditJune 22, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    love all the outfits! i want long braids...lol

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  53. ChomyJune 22, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    long hair dont care!!.....u wear it soooo incredibly well dear.....arrest??in 9ja? since when??? they are not serious!!! glad too see u r safe ..u r too cute for jail..lol

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  54. elena-luJune 23, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    love the yellow dress!

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  55. Shoppers Extraordinaire’sJune 24, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    Love the bag! So fabo

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  56. BradfordJune 24, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    You should have gotten arrested just so you could tell the story of how you got arrested for being fabulous! How great would that be...unless the punishment is a stoning or something like that...

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  57. AnonymousJune 25, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    love that skirt and white tee look! color is amazing

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  58. YankeenaijababeAugust 1, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Are you serious of being arrested in Naija for rocking the short dress and mini skirt? Am scared now.

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