Everyday's a holiday!

"I have had a holiday, and I'd like to take it up professionally." I love this quote from Kylie Minogue. I'm sure I'm not the only one thinking right now "I wish tomorrow was a public holiday". Well the thing is every day's a holiday (well maybe not a public holiday where you take time off work/school and faff).

There's always a reason to celebrate a new day. Not just because you are thankful for the gift of life or thankful for finding a random N1,000 note in your pocket when you are down to your last Kobo (God is good o!) or finding that Kit Kat bar!

Missing Kit-Kat situation a work. *sigh

If you follow me (or my blog on twitter), you'll see that everyday I tweet about what holiday, celebration or season that day is.

Today is International Day of Families 2013. @unicefafrica @un #UN #Family
— Princess Ire Abumere (@PrincessIre) May 15, 2013

Some of these holidays are so random that when I tweet about it, I get replies like "C'mon" "Princess seriously" "You've started" "Madame today is". Well I don't make these holidays up. Don't believe me, Google them!

Today is Chocolate Chip Day! Yum! #FoodiesUnite #ChocolateChip
— That Re Of Sunshine (@thatreofsunshin) May 15, 2013

The thing I love about finding out what makes today special even if it's not a stay at home holiday is that the meaning and most times the randomness of the day actually makes you smile and quite cheerful during the day. I've decided to put a side tab on my blog telling you what today/everyday is!

Happy Straw Hat Day Folks! What's your favourite holiday?

As a Sun-lover, of course I love straw hats!

Love,

Re

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Of Life

Image via Giorgio Armani

Looks like everyone seems to be on this "Of Life" trend. Everyone has their own meaning of "of life". Let me try and explain this to you . . . So I've got this friend who's really bubbly, friendly, fun to be around, has jokes for day and loves to enjoy life, next thing I know everyone starts calling him *Pierre of life. And then when Hadi's favourite song was Tunde Ednut's "Catching cold" she called described it as a "jam of life".  You get it?

It looks like even Giorgio Armani is jumping on this Of life trend with their new campaign; Frames of Life. The Frames of Life is an eyewear campaign which was initially launched in 2010 by the brand and now it's back with something new. "In every frame of our lives, there are so many stories meeting, crossing and interweaving." They  and Luxottica are now putting together short films surrounding five characters and their eye wear.

I remember the first designer frames I ever got were by Emporio Armani. I was 17 and cool. Lol! There'll always be a bond between me and Armani (still saving to buy a pair of Armani jeans). Check out the trailer for Giorgio Armani Frames of Life below:

Will be sharing a story of me and my frames "of life" soon.

Until then, I am That Ré of life :-)

*Not real name. 

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Maju Returns

Bonjour,

It's been a while since I mentioned Maju. Well you'll be please to know that Maju is back with some amazing new pieces. (Somebody shout Hallelujah!)

In her mind: what one should I pick? Hmmmnn. . .this one maybe?

Wondering where you can check out the new collection and buy yourself a piece or two or more? Maju will be at 47th edition this month's Le Petite Marche.

In her mind: Ok maybe I should just wear this dress, but hold on, the bags come in different shapes, patterns and colours. What's a girl to do? Buy 'em all!

Date: Sunday 24th March 2013
Time: 12 Noon – 7 PM
Venue: Imperial Place, 274 Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

Doesn't Teni look gorgeous in these picture? I told her so. If you don't have a girlfriend, come buy 5 Maju bags and you just might get one, maybe even Teni. LOL!

See you at LPM this Sunday folks.

Re

Outfits by Maju
Bags by Maju
Styled by Motunrayo Umaru (Maju's Creative Director)
Model: Teniola Abumere (@Teniolabumere) 

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Baby Steps

Lil Miss Seme's Shoes (Aren't they cute?)

Hello everyone,

Happy New Year! Ha ha ha! Well it's the 1 March tomorrow and this is also my first post of the year. So my greetings are in order.

I bet you are wondering what my excuse is this time . . . well it's the usual: work, love, life et al. LOL!

I do apologize for not blogging. I have been writing though and contributing on other websites. Well you'll be pleased to know that I am working on my own website. :-) www.thatreofsunshine.com will be alive in a few days. So excited and frustrated because I'm building it all by myself (well Seun and Demilade are helping/guiding me).

How has 2013 been for you so far? I started the year so relaxed and with no worries. Well I had an epiphany while on holiday in Cabo Corso in December. I'll share that with you in another post.

Right now, I'm taking baby steps towards my dreams. I'm absolutely psyched about what 2013 has in store. Are you?

Will be blogging again sooner than you think.

Re

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Christmas!

The most wonderful time of the year, Christmas, is here again! I'm in the Christmas mood, are you? I've already started giving out Christmas cards and spreading the Christmas cheer. 

Spent last holiday working. This year I plan on having an amazing holiday. I'll be volunteering at a respite home, helping out at Mey's Kitchen and later on going on a trip with friends. 

Last week I went shopping for trimmings and ornaments to put on my desk at work. Got myself a cute snow man.

Say hello to my little friends :-) Ended up getting the grey snow man on the far right. I've named him "Tubby".

Just in case you are looking for Christmas trees, ornaments, decorations, lights, wreaths, gift wrap, ribbons and much more to transform your home and office into a Christmas wonderland, I recommend you visit The Lagos Christmas Shop at Silverbird Galleria, Lagos. That's where I got Tubby from.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Lagos - so excited, Christmas shopping starts next week. Goody! If you are thinking of what to get me for Christmas, click to see my wishlist. :-) 

May your days be merry and bright! Have a holly jolly Christmas! 

Ré. xxx

P.S. Santa baby slip a Rolex under the tree for me, you know I've been really good gal! ;-)

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Re's Wish List 2012

Ré's day comes up this Wednesday on the 28th of November and I'm looking forward to it. I love birthdays, mine especially!

Feel like it's my own new year, my own January 1st happens on the 28th of November. Somebody set off the fireworks! :-)

Looking back at the past year, I'd say things have been pretty great. I've made a couple of dumb (very very foolish) mistakes and but thank God, I've learnt from them. 

I'm proud to say I have achieved all my visions for this year apart from one thing which is going to happen next year.

Now to my wish list.  

1. Christian Dior Poison

I absolutely love "Hypnotic Poison". Feel free to get me anu of the three though.

 2.Canon EOS 600D Camera

Last year I couldn't decide what camera I wanted. This year I know what I want.

3.15 inch Macbook Pro and (or) iPad

Had a dream someone bought me an iPad. If you love me I know you'll make this dream come true. LOL

4.  A Panda

Yes I still want a Panda. Well if I can't have one, I'd like to see a  'real' one. Been watching random videos of Pandas online. They look so cute

I can't think of anything else.I love surprises! So surprise me!

Thank you!

Have a wonderful week everyone. xxx

Ré

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Talk!

I published this post and then I deleted it because it stirred concern amongst my friends and offended some people. Now I'm publishing it again because the truth is we all need to express ourselves one way or the other. Plus it was my first angry post. Let it be.


I’m the type of girl who keeps her mouth shut.

Almost like I only speak unless I’m spoken to.

You know how they say “the walls have ears”? Well I’m a wall just sitting there and soaking it all in. Now this wall is ready to crack.

I hate to see people disappointed or hurt so rather than express how I truly feel, I just keep quiet.

Even when people hurt or upset me, I hide and scream or hide and cry then appear with a smile (or my ever famous scowl) on my face like everything is OK.

When people say or do stuff, I just figure its cause its who they are or how they are. I am now tired of making excuses for them.

Tired of keeping my mouth shut, I want to talk!

Truth is, this is not me. I love to talk and I can talk.

So you think I’m stupid/ wired cause I keep mum, well I think you are stupid so I’m only going along and listening to your stupid stories.

Dear ex-friend, we are not friends, you hurt me, in ways not words but a knife can better express, so I will not talk to you ever. Don’t bother.

“Me I go talk my mind.”

Share with me, have you ever felt this way before?

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