Look of the day -Sunday

Taking in some of the kla sun on my way to church, yesterday .
Different patterns and feels for this look.
Been a while since I mustered the gumption to wear a long skirt.

Style guide: see through dots top, long psychedelic maxi skirt. Platform t strap heels and african beads necklace.

THE TOP 10 COUNTDOWN #HANDBAG EDITION

At the moment I’m going through a handbag phase!
So here’s my top 10 from #10 to #1 – NEXT blog – I’ll update with some cool handbags I bought here that didn’t even cost that much!

NUMBER 10: THE MARK CROSS GRACE BOX
Different yet classy – something that screams ‘class’

The Mark cross grace box

NUMBER 9: THE GIVENCHY ORCHID PRINT ANTIGONA TOTE
Picked this one for the exquisite colors and design

The Givenchy orchid print antigona tote-

NUMBER 8: LONGCHAMP ARTITUDE CLUTCH
for variation – I’m not a clutch person but this would reflect my ‘artsy’ side

Longchamp Artitude Clutch

NUMBER 7: MAX MARA MARGAUX BAG
(Simple but tasteful)

Max Mara Margaux

NUMBER 6: TILA MARCH TOTE
Demure is the word that comes to mind

Tila March Tote

NUMBER 5: MAX MARA OLIMPIA BAG

MAX MARA OLIMPIA BAG

NUMBER 4: DOLCE & GABBANA BAG

DOLCE & GABBANA HANDBAG

NUMBER 3: GUCCI – THE BAMBOO BAG
Bamboo for the unique handle- one wonders if it would be comfortable to ‘handle’ though

GUCCI- THE BAMBOO BAG

NUMBER 2: VICTORIA BECKHAM BAG
simple, sophisticated, structured -my 3 favorite ‘S’ words!

VICTORIA BECKHAM BAG

NUMBER 1: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN – FARIDA MESSENGER
Because it is just ‘delectable’ the colours, the design – everything!

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN – FARIDA MESSENGER

ARE YOU READY TO BE IN A RELATIONSHIP? THINGS TO PONDER!

Every now and again amongst all the rubbish and filth and useless preening on Face-book you come across a gem! Some-one posted this on a page I subscribe to: I have read it before but thought it a good one to share!

There are a lot of people who are insecure about themselves; unsure of their identity. These sort of people,interact with the opposite sex out ofloneliness.

They flirt, start relationships,and even sleep with others because of loneliness.

Loneliness should not be the reason you enter a relationship. If it is, you either become too dependent on your partner or cannot fully reciprocate their feelingsgenuinely.

 

A RELATIONSHIP is a partnership, to help and support each other in love; It is not supposed to be a temporary band-aid. Many who view it as the latter, end up hurting someone or being hurt. Before you get in a relationship, you must be comfortable being alone.

To get to the place where you don’t need the opposite sex to make you feel good about yourself; you will be your own validation. You won’t let a few superficial actions make you let your guard down so easily, or give yourself sexually just for more validation.                                               You won’t need the validation from others, but you will enjoy it. It won’t be a need. Self-image should not be influenced by others. Our identity should be set in our minds.                            Your identity is not defined by the opposite sex. It is defined by you.                                        While you are alone it is a great opportunity to get closer to God, and being a child of God is another part of your identity.                                                                                                          By being closer to God you will have new standards for yourself, that will help filter through potential partners instead of falling for those who will just waste your time and attempt to use you. By being able to depend on yourself more, you actually bring more to the table in a relationship. Knowing self allows us to know our short- comings and we can make a conscious decision to  either improve or be complacent. To bring 100% in a relationship or not to be in a relationship. Being with someone should not be a need. Especially if you are not able to be with yourself. Get to know yourself before trying to get to know someone else.

Bisous

xo – Seanice

BUSY = DELEGATION 101

I have really got to improve my game in the blog updates area- I cannot believe it’s been over a month, and this after I vowed never to become one of those bloggers that starts off really well then drops off to one blog post every 3 months! 

Where to begin!

So much has happened and is still happening – most recently I was on the panel at gUganda – the annual Google event

and privileged to be part of another event on the 20th 

Work has been ever so productive and busy and I am learning that the busier I get the better I have to become at delegating – because what people don’t tell you about delegation is that there is a method to it! No sense in requesting someone to do something who doesn’t have the skills or the tools, right? You would think that would be common sense – but NO, when you go through it, is when you learn – It’s easy for us to tell people to delegate but a lot harder to understand what really needs to go on for us to delegate efficiently!  

This morning I wished to share with you a few tips on HOW to delegate

1- Ensure that the person has the technical skills to do the Job you wish them to do- i.e can they use the software lets say Tally if it’s an accountant and do they have a natural affinity for numbers? You will get better results if the person’s likes are aligned with what the Job demands.

2 – Be SPECIFIC about the goals you need them to achieve, in what amount of time and HOW you will measure their performance and WHEN.

3- Ensure when you are briefing them they have PEN and PAPER and can repeat what you have asked them to do clearly. Too often the people you supervise are afraid of YOU or looking dumb, so will just nod and go along with what you say even if they do not fully comprehend what you are requesting of them.

4- Finally – assess their performance regularly and give them feed back! It can be tempting to delegate and say go forth – thou art loosed on the world! 

In summary if Delegation seems like work! Yes it is but that’s in the initial period – If you do a good job with the foundation you will soon need to do less and less assessment and checking up!

Good luck 

SHOE MANIA!

Check out these babies

How to wear:

Please pair these puppies with a blazer/shorts/funky tights combo for all around funky fashion forward look

How to wear:

These would look great with a fun floral skirt and blazer the more the clash in color the better me thinks!

these above are my fave!

How to wear:

Switch things up with these glossy python-embossed heels. Rock a pair of jeans with them for a laid back look, or dress them up for a night out.

Bisous

xoxo

Sean

THE 1 PICTURE, WHAT I WORE TODAY CHALLENGE !

A FUNKY STYLE

My sister dressed up soo good one day we had to take pictures of this creativity!

(oh, she dresses up good most days!)

MOMBASA RAHA!!

I’m forcing myself to leave my blogging funk because its been over a month and that is NOT funny! 😦

Did an impromptu shoot only for the pictures to disappear when some thug stole the bag in which the memory card with the pictures was contained!!! aaarggggh!

Work has been merciless.. but it’s all good- there is a lot going on with SUQA and our latest foray into making our own natural hair product (I am SUPER excited about this!) Blu flamingo has just made about 3 new partnerships keeping us busy as bees and we have events all over the continent to attend to with my other company- and a few innovations cooking 🙂

It got so busy that I had to give up my PD job at the radio station – because I just could not handle it but believe it or not – it’s gotten even busier – jeez. However all will be well I am sure, as a friend once said to me if it’s not ok then its not the end- because in the end everything will be ok!

To de-stress from all the work and running around the family and I traveled to Mombasa to unwind …..

Here’s my sister wind surfing…

And here’s her fiance defying gravity:)

then she retaliates- (this could go on for a while!)

Mabeste!! Me and a great friend -Franco

hitting the beach!

the gang!

then we went snorkelling!  and this guy puts bread in his mouth for fish to eat- kinda gross!!

had awesome pictures from the water park! boy were those rides insane!!! That’s for the next update!!

Bisous

xoxox

Sean

 

 

I THINK IVE FOUND MY NEW MUSE!!!

Firstly I am ashamed that I have not blogged once in the month of April and that we are in Mid May!! OMG

But the last month has been full of blessings – Work has doubled, amazing opportunities to partner have shown up and so have more Clients at ‘Blu Flamingo’ the digital advertising agency I co-own. As a result it takes time to put things in place and increase on capacity – (read human resource) but I am happy to report Progress! 

Anyway – I’m trying out a challenge where i take a photo every single day of what I’m wearing no matter if my hair os natty that day or if i got dressed in a hurry! phew tough project so wish me luck! itll be a miracle to just start!

But today my inspiration is Jada Pinkett- did not realise she was such a kick ass fashionista!

 

Loving those shorts and that jacket is tres chic- the shoes are surprising and she nailed it!

you can barely make her out in this- but i love the yellow pants and bright color combo!!

In other news- WTF??

Aishwarya Rai Has put on weight and they are suggesting in Bollywood that this is treason!!!????

Commentators have been unkind, lambasting the star for letting her fans down.

Many have gone a step further, suggesting the star has a ‘duty’ to her fans to regain her pre-pregnancy figure.

One website posted a video of the star looking less than her usual svelte self, flicking between photographs of her pre-birth, and photos now.

It has opened up a debate in the country, and beyond, about the attitudes held towards women in the public eye.

I think they should give her a flippin break – but she has put on a shocking amount of weight 😦

 

 

VOGUE ITALY EDITOR IN CHIEF VISITS

Franca Sozzani -Editor in Chief Vogue Italia visited Uganda last week – I received an exclusive invite to Mr.Charles Mbire’s house where Xenson and Santa Anzo showcased a few designs for us !
Pics below 🙂

Xenson Kicked it off with some man magic! loved that man bag!

Another Xenson creation - not for dinner parties though (might prove hard to sit!)

Colors I wasn't so crazy about - but loove the pants !

The model's backstage - all denim and what!

Santa Anzo - no pun intended went with 'Santa Claus' colors!! Red and white featuring prominently in her collection

Quite liked the attention to detail and the belt! - Santa Anzo's collection

loved this dress !

At our table - chatting with Joram (fashion guru!) and Simona one of my best friends!

Franca Sozzani -Editor in Chief Vogue Italia with the host Mr. Charles Mbire