In the Vault

 

I've had these pics in the vault since July.

A lot can happen in a month.

Excited about the month of Septmember.

Good stuff coming!

More news on that later!

(These pics were taken in July)

Dress: H&M

Sandals: Dolce Vita

 (Custom) Clutch Cover: Clutch and Covered

InstaSunday

If you don't follow me on Instagram...here are a few things you may have missed.

Rainy days or "I just washed my hair" days make for a scurban day. (Scarf/Turban....I made that up! LOL)

I'm thinking of doing a how-to tutorial on how I did it. 

Thinking about it...

Saturday comfort:

Donna Karan Blazer: Thrift Store

Pants/leggings: H&M

Scarf: H&M

Top: Old Navy

Sandals: Dolce Vita

I attended the Grand Opening of Tendrils and Curls. Finally, Houston naturals don't have to order hair goodies online...we can sashay to the fab boutique and shop! I can't tell you how EXCITED I am that Tendrils and Curls exists!

Date Night:

H&M Dress/Scarf

Fact: I have immediate family in the Ivory Coast, West Africa.

I requested that my cousin bring some fabric the next time she came to Houston and did she ever!

The intention was that I going to learn how to sew this summer.

I haven't gotten around to it yet.

If you're in Houston and know a seamstress...EMAIL ME!

I got ideas in my head that need to get out!

I want some pencil skirts/dresses made.

And it seems you guys get a kick out of my Insanity post work out pics.

The Hubby and I were flexing after a grueling workout session.

We're working on our "sexy" for our Vegas trip! LOL

*Pics taken with IPAD...which explains the quality*

Chicken and Waffles

I had a breakfast date with Rocquelle.

We went to the Breakfast Klub.

ROCQUELLE's serpent tongue (joke!) wanted chicken and waffles and mimosas!

I, my friends, did NOT have any.

If you follow me on twitter then you see my morning tweetpics of my view as I WOG (Jog/Walk).

My weight goes up and down.

It always has. I just choose not to blog about it because I try to dress cute at any weight.

Plus, if I start talking about it....then there's THAT pressure to not eat chicken and waffles.

And I fall off the wagon alot.

If you notice, I steer clear of labeling myself on my blog.

Not that I'm against those who choose to do it for me.

But it puts me in a box

I'm just Reiko.

The girl with a southern drawl who loves dresses and a really good shoe. 

I like to just do me.

 Whatever that means for that day.

And without the labels...that means I can eat chicken and waffles every now and then.

(Prince Tshirt/ Vintage Skirt gifted by Juanette/Dolce Vita sandals/Thrifted clutch)

But I didn't eat them this time.

Rocquelle did.

But I did watch her eat chicken and waffles.

And she lived to tell about it!

I had scrambled egg whites/toast and sausage.

I was okay with that.....

Only because my hubby cooked chicken and waffles the day before! LOL!

And I ate it!

And life goes on!

(Full disclosure: I lost 4 lbs last week...COMPLETELY on purpose. I'm just trying to make better choices/eat healthier. A small milestone was fitting into this skirt again. I don't plan on blogging much about weight/weightloss just because that's not my ministry but you can follow me on Twitter/Instagram and you might see a glimpse of some things I'm doing there. With meat on my bones or not...I try to live a full and happy life no matter what)

A Custody Battle

Men's Polo oversized shirt. (Thrift store)

Cut off shorts. (DIY)

Lady Pumps. (Dolce Vita)

Vintage Sunnies.

Dainty little earrings. Chain belts worn as necklaces. (Thrift Store)

It's summer. 

I thrifted this shirt last week.

Now it looks like I'm involved in a bitter custody battle over it because my husband wants it.

I offered joint custody.

He wants sole custody.

He refuses to share.

So, now we're in the custody battle of our lives over it.

Looks like I'm winning so far, huh?

I'll keep you posted on the official judgement!

(P.S....I'm the judge too)

Who do you think should be granted custody?!?