Diary Of Doc Diva

I love this leather Rockstud clutch by Valentino. The style is simple, yet it is chic and edgy. I have a thing for studs, so anything with studs will always have a place in my heart and closet. :)  But I found, an amazing steal to the Valentino clutch, which I am sure all my fashionistas on a budget will appreciate, so here goes...

Today is National HIV Testing Day. While, I understand that many of you might not have had the chance to get tested, it is not too late to do so. Today, tomorrow, next week, it does not matter, what matters is that you know your status! The importance of finding out your status is to get treated, should you be HIV positive. HIV is no longer a death sentence, as there are lots of antiviral therapy in the market, and people are beginning to have an improved quality of life with a diagnosis of HIV.

There is also an at home HIV Test, called Oraquick that is also available in the US, and can be purchased in pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens. This test packet allows you to get tested in the comfort of your own home.

  These two really found magic on this track. Timeless music...Enjoy


                                      
                    911: Wyclef Jean ft Mary J Blige

Hello Everyone,

Thursday June 27, 2013 is the National HIV Testing Day.
National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) was first observed on June 27, 1995. This day was established as an annual observance to promote HIV testing.
This is a particularly important time for YOU to get involved! Take the Test, Take Control!


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Three days ago, my boo and I decided to go eat some pizza and see a movie. After I was all dressed and ready to go in a pair of jeans and a white tank top, I thought to myself, "After I eat all those slices of pizza, my tummy is going to be poking out like crazy, and I will be too full to suck and hold my belly in!!" LOL!! I looked through my luggage for something that will cover my belly after I am stuffed, and work with my outfit. And there it was, my bathing suit cover up! Even though he gave me the look of disapproval, I was determined to pull this outfit off, and I think I did! :) This was the outcome...
 

I love these sandals by Alaïa. I think they are so sexy and edgy! I would style it with a pair of skinny jeans and a blazer. The are on sale on NET-A-PORTER, which is great, but looking through Steve Madden's website, I saw a steal. Of course, I couldn't keep this to myself, I had to share! So here goes....

Personal tribute from P square to the King of Pop! Amazing dance moves!! Felt like MJ was in the studio the whole time with these guys wouldn't you agree? lol. Great Job :D
Enjoy!!

                           Personally: By P Square

I have been vacationing for the past 6 weeks, eating lots and lots and lots of home cooked "naija" food. In the past 2 weeks, I have been eating out like crazy. Now that my vacation is almost over and I am stuffed to my eyeballs, I need to get my act together! LOL! I have heard sooooo much about the INSANITY workout, and would really love to try it. I got the videos, and after trying the "fit test", let's just say I am not sooo fit right now! o_0  As much I would like to lose my "holiday weight", I want to also get in the habit of eating right and working out at least 3-4 times a week.

Has anyone tried the Insanity Workout? Would you recommend it? What are your thoughts about it? And if you would like to try it, maybe we can motivate one another?

Ladies, isn't this Union Jack design Box clutch by Alexander Mcqueen sooo adorable? It is such a bold statement piece and an absolute eye-catcher. As much as I love this clutch, the price tag of $1,695 has me thinking about the 101 things I can do with that money. It is worth the price, no doubt, but the bargain shopper in me is definitely considering my other options... And guess what, we do have another option!!! :D So you can definitely get the same look for waaaaaaay much less and still look just as fab!

Traveling is one of my favorite things to do. As I am in a Long Distance Relationship, and have family and friends in different parts of the world, I don't even have a choice but to travel. Being that I am always in the air to somewhere, or shopping for air tickets for myself or someone else, I have kind of figured out the best way to get the best deals. As much as I love shopping for airline tickets, sometimes it can get really stressful, especially when you are working with a budget. One of my biggest "customers", is my mum.  No matter where in the world she is traveling to, she gets me to shop for her tickets. She also has a habit of waiting till the last minute, and then telling me to find a ticket, for less than or equal to a certain amount of money, and she does it because she knows that somehow I will deliver. When she calls me to book her a ticket, I always reply with the same "smart" comment, "Mummy, I am a Doctor, not a travel agent!", then I end up searching for the tickets anyway! LOL! :D

As it is the summer, this is the time when everyone is taking a vacation or flying to somewhere. So I have decided to share some of the tips that have worked for me constantly. With these simple rules, I have been able to score amazing deals on tickets, regardless of the class of travel. Before anybody calls me again (you know yourselves), to look for tickets, READ THIS POST!! LOL! :D  OK! Fine! Y'all can call me. :) So here goes...

• Shop for Tickets in the Middle of the Night/ Early in the Morning...  

I find that this works, especially between the hours of 2am-4am in the morning . My personal observation is that there seems to be a price drop at this time of the day.

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Hey Everyone,

A few weeks ago while I decided to run a quick errand; you know those ones you go on without taking a shower, just throw on a pair of sweat pants and a tee- shirt and go! I went on one of those, and what was supposed to be a 30 minute errand turned into a 5-6 hour shopping spree! LOL! I went to the Beauty supply store, Walmart, got some frozen yoghurt, went thrift shopping, Nordstrom rack, and Target. While at target, I saw this dress and scarf, and I just had to have it! Besides the obvious reason that it is neon yellow (which I loooovve), I love maxis, and this one fit right (length wise, because I like them really long), plus the dress cost $25 and the scarf was on sale for $4! A few days ago, I decided to wear this outfit to the mall, and visit some friends. This is how I styled it; I paired it with this denim vest, bright colored accessories and my clear gold-studded sandals. Enjoy!

Today is World Sickle Cell Day! What better day to spread awareness about Sickle Cell Disease? Most of us either have the Sickle Cell Trait, has a family member or knows someone with sickle Cell Disease. For those of us who still don't know about it or would like to learn more, here are a few facts about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)...

SCD is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. Healthy red blood cells are round, and they move through small blood vessels to carry oxygen to all parts of the body. In someone who has SCD, the red blood cells become hard and sticky and look like a C-shaped farm tool called a “sickle”. The sickle cells die early, which causes a constant shortage of red blood cells. Also, when they travel through small blood vessels, they get stuck and clog the blood flow. This can cause pain and other serious problems such infection, acute chest syndrome and stroke.

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Hey Ladies!! Today's eye- candy is the CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Spider Pandora Perspex Clutch. Clear Neon clutches are on trend this season. I looovveee Charlotte Olympia, but truth be told, this clutch's price tag is a bit on the steep side, na'mean?! LOL. If you stick around 1 sec longer, I will tell all the "big girls" in the house where to by the real deal, or if you're like, "aint no body gat time for that!", then you can get the pocket/ budget friendly version. You can also just keep drooling, and hoping that someone loves you enough to gift you this clutch :D




               ALSO AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT COLORS (GREEN ABOVE)

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The men's dress slippers, also known as the Prince Albert slipper, have been making a lot of waves in the fashion industry. Over the last couple of seasons, this footwear has been featured in a lot of fashion shows, lookbooks and campaigns. They may be plain or with detailing,  such as tassels, studds or embroidered monograms. They can be paired with a wide variety of outfits, from smart-casual to red carpet looks. They are so versatile; you can throw them on with a pair of jeans to go out shopping, or to a black tie event.

Now Ladies, we love it when our men look good right? If your man does not own a pair and you are thinking of what to get him for his birthday, your anniversary, or a just-because gift, I suggest, you add this to the top of your to-buy list. As women can rock the dress slippers too, you can get yourself a pair as well, while you are out shopping for your man, if you don't already have one.

To all the fashion forward men in the house who already own a pair(s), continue to rock them with confidence! For those of you who are yet to get onboard, or maybe still need some convincing, below are a few ideas on how to wear the men's dress slippers...

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 So, what interesting book(s) would you recommend to a novel novice like me?

                    

Don't you just love these cat-eye frames by Dior? They are so on trend and chic. You can dress them up or down, and still look fab! These fab frames are a bit pricey, especially if you are the type of person that wears your sunglasses once in a while and forget they exist, or a sunglasses collector, or perhaps you are just on a budget? Here is how you can acquire this beauty, for the full price, or for less...

Hey Everyone,

Welcome! Today's style post is what I wore to Saturday Date Night with my boo. :) He got me this outfit as one of my birthday presents this year, so what better occasion to wear it to?! I wore it with a blazer, because you know the British weather cannot be trusted, even in the summer. I decided to accessorize with pastel colors, and it worked for me! Hope you like it too... Enjoy!

Stress is having difficulty coping with life's demands. A life without some stress would be boring. Most of us like some challenges, but too much stress creates problems. People who are overly stressed report difficulty concentrating, feelings of worry and fear, a sense that the body is wound up (for example, tense muscles, sweaty palms, and a pounding heart), irritability with others, and exhaustion. Too much stress over a long period of time can put your health at risk.

This song is truly a masterpiece!! Age is nothing but a number and true love lasts forever. Enjoy!!!

Hello Everyone!

This outfit post is from this past Sunday after church. Let me tell y'all about this skirt!!! It was love at first sight! Since I got it I have been unable to keep it away from my behind. lol. I have literally worn it at least once a week (ok, maybe not that much, but it sure feels like it! lol). I would wear it everyday if I could. It is definitely one of my favorite pieces. I love the way it fits, and feels. Heaven knows that by the time I am done with this skirt, it will turn from orange to purple! haha. I am sure y'all get the picture!

XOXO

Gucci.

Hey Everyone,

Hope you all are doing great. Today's outfit post was what I wore for my cousin's Introduction ceremony last week in Lagos, Nigeria. As the title says, the outfit is popularly called "Oleku". Basically, it a blouse, called "Buba",  and a wrapper called "Iro", and the length of the wrapper depends on what you want. It can be combined with the same material in different or similar colors, or different materials in different colors, but they definitely have to complement each other. I bought the Ankara material used for this outfit in January when I went to Nigeria for Christmas. Even though I am not a huge fan of going to markets, because of the way traders holla and pull at you to come and buy things from them, I had to go inside Balogun Market in Lagos for this one. I had dreamed of this outfit before it was made, the colors and everything, so I had to go to the market myself to find exactly what I wanted. I also had to specifically tell the tailor which color of fabric to use for the top and bottom. Also, the necklace is one of my favorite pieces; it is bright and I just love it, so much so that I would wear it everyday if I could! lol. After the outfit was put together, it came out bright, which is so me! I hope you like the outcome... Enjoy!

XO

Gucci.

Hello Everyone,

This outfit post was from one of the best moments of my life; it was my birthday, and I was in Paris! :D I woke up that morning and just wanted to be as bright and happy as possible! lol. After going through my suitcase, I decided on this outfit. I wanted something comfy and cozy, as I would spend the day walking the streets of Paris, and I had to wear these shoes that my sister gave me. The funniest part of it was, after I got dressed, KC looked at me and said, "You look really nice babe, but you and all these colors, you and my mum will have a Brawl!" That sentence cracks me up till this day! As much as it scared me a little (cos I definitely don't want to get in her bad books over my bright colored dressing), it didn't stop me from rocking my pastel hue. LOL. Enjoy!

Love,

Gucci.

Hey Everyone,

   It's no secret that I am crazy about Interior decor. Those that are closest to me can attest to this fact. Sometimes I just go to home decor stores just for the heck of it. With my love for decorations, it is only by the grace of God that my apartment isn't cluttered with stuff! lol! Also, I love to sleep, and I love to sleep in a well furnished bedroom even more! I love bedrooms with big wide windows that can potentially let in a lot of light. The brighter the colors in the room, the happier I am. Today, while browsing the web, a few bedroom decor were calling out to me, and I decided to share! Enjoy!