Top: Nastygal, Cap: River Island cap via Asos, Joggers: HM, Shoes: Zara
Monday, June 22, 2015
Family Ties
Hey y'all! This weekend was jammed packed with celebrations(just the way I like it :)). We celebrated my BF's 30th as well as Father's Day with our dad. As we've recently witnessed with current events worldwide, life can be cut so short, however; it's the time spent with loved ones while they are alive and well that truly matters most. Saturday night we went out with a group of friends and family to Yamato Steakhouse to celebrate the birthday boy. Since he's so obsessed with Asian food it was only right to treat him to his favorite. We chose to dine at the Hibachi table for a bit of added entertainment. The food was absolutely divine and the ambiance was great, so we decided to take our dad there on Sunday for Father's Day. Haitian's idea of eating out is eating/ordering from a Haitian restaurant so we had to get him out of his shell for this one; the faces he makes when he sees something that doesn't look appeasing is PRICELESS! Nonetheless, it was a perfect weekend filled with love and laughter! Hope you all enjoyed your weekend celebrating the wonderful Father's in your lives!
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Bright Colors!!!
HEEEY Guys, I don't know about you, but I'm certainly happy that summer has begun especially with all the fun things we have planned, so be sure to stay tuned!!! When asked if Farrah is a sneaker rockin' gal or a heel lovin' gal....Those who know me know that I am without a doubt the "sneaker lovin' gal"! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my heels, however, not after working a 16 hour shift (yes, those brutal nursing hours!!!). Let's just say that I prefer to feel as if I am walking on clouds rather than EGGSHELLS...LOL. Nothing beats looking fabulous without having to sacrificing comfort, even though it's a must sometimes to pull off a certain look. It always excites me when I can wear a favorite pair of my sneakers, because overall it means I won't be sacrificing a thing because I'M COMFORTABLE!!! That is exactly why this post is one of my favs because it just about sums up my style. Enjoy!!!
Sunglasses: ASOS; Dress: ASOS; Watch: Fossil; Bag: TJMaxx; Sneakers: Urban Outfitters
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XOXO,
Your Haitianistas
Monday, May 25, 2015
Sporty Chick
Hey there it's Cassan (Ka-sun) or as my college girlfriends say (Kuh-sawn). So it's Memorial Day weekend aka "let the summer shenanigans begin" YAAAY! Trust me when I say I will be taking it ALLL in after the winter we just survived (because it really was survival of the fittest, was it not?)
I almost decided to go away, but then I opted to stay in town this weekend because 1. I've been working like a hog and needed a staycation to just relax/catch up on rest 2. I have a major trip planned for my 30th bday in September and want to splurge and be gone-with-the-wind-faulous! 3. If I went away I would've had to leave Nemiah which I really didn't want to do; she's attached to my hip and most times I rather just have myself an overload of movies nights with my miniature BFF and bae of course :) (but don't worry I have my fair share of days off when I deem it necessary, so don't judge me, lol).
At any rate, I am SO DARN EXCITED to get on with summer. The outfits, the bbq's, the beach trips, long walks in the park, whatever it is I am just down. What are you most excited to do this summer? Leave your comments below!
Monday, May 18, 2015
Red & Blue
Today is May 18th aka Haitian Flag Day! As you can already imagine, we are proud of our Heritage (hence the name Haitianistas) :). Here's a quick history lesson: After the successful slave uprising in the late 1700s led by Toussaint Louverture, Haitian leaders such as Dessaline and Chritophe wanted a flag to represent their troops as they marched. On May 18, 1803 the first design of the Haitian Flag was created. Soon thereafter, Haiti was the first black republic to gain it's independence in 1804.
In today's post. we chose to wear red and blue to represent the Haitian Flag. We're proud to be amongst the Haitian community and continue to pray for our country. Many areas riddled by the devastating earthquake of 2012 are still in the process of being rebuilt. Hope you enjoyed this little bit on our cultures history!
Dress: HM, Shoes: Zara
Romper: Zara, Shoes: Zara
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Bold Stripes
Although I was away celebrating my best friends graduation this Mother's Day weekend, I was sure to leave my mom a token of my appreciation. This holiday is so special to me because if it weren't for our mother's where would half of us be, right? My mom came to this country from Haiti at the age of 18. Like most immigrants, she came with only the clothes on her back, a few English words under her belt, and created a life for her family. As I get older I realize how hard it must have been to accomplish all this and admire my mom for her strength and perseverance to make it in a foreign country. I hope you all enjoyed Mother's Day with your precious mother's and remember to show love and appreciation to your mommy's everyday.
Outfit: HM, Sandals: ASOS, Hat: Zara, Sunglasses: HM
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XOXO,
Your Haitianistas
Monday, May 4, 2015
Utility-Chic
After a pretty cool week temperature wise, it was great to enjoy temps in the upper 70s this past weekend. I don't know about you, but higher temps seem to bring out the best in me. I'm wearing my new favorite utility jumpsuit from HM that I scored for only $19.95! It can be worn a number of ways. Here I chose to play it up with some heels and added leather accents to bring some edge to my look. I could see myself rocking this with a baseball cap and some cute sneakers for a chill weekend look. It's super light and perfect for this Spring weather. Great week to you all and be sure to check us out on IG @haitianistas to see what we're up to!
Jumpsuit: HM (Here), Belt: BCBG toggle belt via Lord & Taylor or (Here), Booties: Steve Madden Love Shea line Here, Sunnies: Prada
Backpack: F21
Don't forget to smile at someone today! Medicine for the soul!
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XOXO,
Your Haitianistas
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XOXO,
Monday, April 27, 2015
Back like we never left!
Hey y'all! So it's been a while since our latest post. Hope you don't think we intentionally left you craving for more posts. Earlier this year we moved into our new home which took an entire year to renovate!! It was pretty difficult to get dressed being that 90-95 percent of our wardrobe was stored and nearly impossible to get to, lol. As you can imagine, that made keeping up with our blog that much harder, BUT fear not because we're back and super excited to keep you posted on the latest trends! Enjoy!
Outfit: HM, Shoes: Steve Madden, Coat: Urban Outfitters, Bag: HM
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XOXO,
Your Haitianistas