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Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Whirlwinds and Other Blessings

Okay so  its been a long while since I wrote a post. I can assure you it has not been because life has not been absolutely chock full of deliciousness. In fact I think its been so chock full I've been busy eating it up. A lot has happened so let me fill you in.

On May 9th I found out that I passed the Arizona bar. Wohoooo! All that hard work and forfeiture of fun was not in vain. Then, as is the next logical step, I decided to start my own law firm. Yep, Keo'vonne Wilson Legal, PLLC is officially a thing now. I hosted a launch party which just so happened to coincide with my birthday. Yep, I had a birthday and threw myself a party. It was wonderful!  I also built a website, created business cards and marketing merchandise ( magnets, t-shirts, social media accounts). I am so proud of my little start up.

I also got a very awesome video from my sister and bro-in-law back home. KJ, my nephew, is crawling! I am so excited. It has been an amazing journey watching him grow up. I am so thankful for social media and technology because I don't have to miss a moment.


With a new business, interesting clients, networking, blogging for the firm, cooking, attempting to push the limits of professional wear, it has been the most delightful whirlwind!



Below is a photographic peek at all of the delicious-ness
The order of events is a little hazy but it's all great.








                                                This is how I celebrated passing the bar.











Well I passed the Bar here, so I figured it was time I finally became a licensed Arizona Driver. 










Here is the hummus I made for road trip to Cali Number 1.












Rice Noodles with kale, bell peppers and mock beef. 
Gosh I hope I wrote down this recipe somewhere.










Granola I made for Road Trip To Cali Number 2. 















This was a photo used on my birthday/website launch invite.
Pretty snazzy huh!











Days before my birthday my sister's birthday gift to me came in the mail. 
A rice cooker! This woman knows me too well. 
My old one crapped out months ago. 









Rice cooker's maiden voyage, Spicy rice and beans. 









Birthday bling for birthday/launch party. 










The business cards arrived just in time for the birthday bash. 












The party favors were gourmet cupcakes in these cute takeout boxes. I pulled out the shoe-string looking ties and replaced it with ribbon that coordinated with the business card style magnets. 










I enjoyed this blue cheese stuffed olives in my dirty gin martini. Of course I hosted my birthday/launch at Hanny's. I love this place, this martini...









...and these people. 








This was one of the only time I enjoyed yogurt. I really dont like it unless it's mixed in something. Summer ripened peaches, a light dusting of ground ginger, agave and toasted oats and almonds. 
This was a perfect breakfast.











I FINALLY made my sister's super simple eggplant parmesan. 
I will share this recipe soon. 











Homemade almond pesto. 
I have since killed the basil plant, but the legend of the pesto live on.










Heading to the gym wearing one of the t-shirts I designed featuring my firm's moto

"Turn Your Dream Into Your Legacy"

Shield your eyes from the dirty mirror.














This is what Bono looks like with his summer do. I didn't realize how smal this dog really was. 
He still believes he is half great dane, half Beyonce. 











Went to Vegas for the 4th of July watch my "little" cousin, Leena Star, open for Doug E. Fresh. 
She is a little fire cracker on the stage and off. 










Us being silly and posing for a fan picture in front of the poster she is on. 
We had a blast at the afterparty!











Rang in the 4th of July celebrations at a Pho place in Treasure Island. 







Yum!

















Taking shelter from the heat of the Las Vegas Stip in on of the many casinos. 











Riding on the highway with the top down seemed like a good idea...











It was not!








Selfie after dinner in the Ling Ling Lounge on the third level (of five) at Hakkasan. 
Hakkasan is allegedly the hottest restaurant in Vegas. 
The food was exceptional, but it was so dark that the guy at the next table lent me his phone with a flashlight app to read the menu. 












At this point in the night, the only thing I was fighting was sleep. It was a great end to my Vegas trip!











I've begun tutoring this cutie twice a week in preparation for kindergarten. 
My cousin's son keeps me laughing the entire time.












After finally cleaning out my car, I made this handy organizer to keep things in reach but out of the way. 
Instructions coming soon.










My World cup outfit. Go 'Murica!
Picked up that tie for a dollar.











This is the local pub at 10am on a tuesday during a USA World Cup match. 
I kept wondering, where do these people work?











Mom's birthday gift arriving the standard month later. 
After my last phone bit the dust, mom made it clear that I had no more excuses. 










Bono finding comfort in sweaty gym bags. 





Life is Delicious...Go Taste It!




Thursday, March 13, 2014

Abstract St. Patricks Day Nails

I celebrated my first St. Patricks Day as an adult in South Korea four years ago.  I wore green, drank my first "Irish Car Bomb" and spent the evening enjoying whiskey and darts with my fellow expats. I've celebrated the holiday ever year since. Last year, in New Orleans, we celebrated with the locals for three days straight. I have a feeling that the folks in New Orleans have extended celebrations for every holiday, but that's just a guess. This year, I'm getting a jump on some work so that I can revel in the celebration without guilt, hence the homicide chart in the back ground. I like to call this manicure "Luck of the Irish"... or if I try it again after the holiday "M is for Murder". 







For the soft gold color I used from Moonstone from Urban Outfitters and  the vivd green is Jungle Me from H&M and a clear topcoat. 







I painted 2 coats of the gold color. 
When it was completely dry, I used masking tape to create the V shape and painted the exposed area with green. 
When the green was dry to the touch, I applied the top coat. 



Life Is Delicious... Go Taste It!

Monday, March 10, 2014

It's Always a Good Time to Turban

Turban wearing is not for the faint of heart, but gosh they are a fabulous fashion accessory. Turbans have been around for thousands of years. Traditionally worn by men to signify a religious sect or social status, turbans began to show up on western trendsetters in the 70's. Turbans are a great "Anytime" accessory. They can be paired with a casual tunic and jeans in the spring, big sunglasses and a swimsuit in the summer, fall coats and boots, and faux fur in the winter; you simply cant go wrong with a turban. This timeless piece really adds a big impact to any outfit and hides dye jobs gone awry, impeccably!





I embellished this $2 turban with a vintage earring.
 I lost the other one a long tome ago, but couldn't bear to throw this one away. 
When hoarding goes right!


















Turban in warm weather...











Just as stylish in colder weather!
Road Runner Pin sent as a graduation gift form my Aunt Karen. 










Turban and Treats!






Life is Delicious ...Go Taste It!






Friday, January 10, 2014

High Waist and High Hopes

Last night I rubbed elbows with some progressive Arizonians. I know to some folks this sounds oxymoronic. But there is a great movement of forward thinking and fabulously clad women ( and male allies) working toward social change here in the valley. Arizona's List is a great organization that supports progressive minded women who want to run for an elected office. They provide training,  mentorship, and a solid network for aspiring candidates. The event was held in a modern but warm home right in the Midtown Corridor. It was business casual but the crowd was as friendly as they come. I paired a black and white turtle neck with high waisted cropped trousers for the engagement.






Looking ahead in a casual striped turtle neck from Ann Taylor Loft,
J. Crew high waisted trousers, ( part of a suit, but I opted to go sans matching jacket)














Tip: High waisted pants make your legs look a million miles long.





Green triangle earring: Vintage











There is my clay bead ring from the Yellow Green Farmer's Market in Hollywood, Florida. 
Nail Polish is "Jungle Me" from H&M






Vintage Shoes: Comet Vintage in Chicago (Pilsen) 











Friday, December 27, 2013

These Bags are Clutch for New Years

This New Years don't let your oversized hand bag stop you from making tons of seasonally appropriate bad descisions. Go ahead... have another glass of champagne and you've watched enough YouTube to twerk with the best of them! New Years Eve is for tiny sparkly dresses and even smaller eye catching cluthches. This year will be your year; you need a small clutch in your hands so you can firmly seize it!


Find your perfect clutch below:

















































































































































Life is Delicious...Go Taste It!






Photos from Nordstrom, Forever21, and Zara