A Ray of Sunshine

Hello!

Last year H&M had this hot yellow number that had my favourite design detail- halter neck, cause we like to show off these shoulders. Oh it was to die for! But being the tall girl I am it was way too short. I had to let it go. Man! This dress haunted me for months.

So just the other day as I was about to exit the mall and head home I passed by Mr Price and to my delight I spotted this pretty mustard stripe dress. I just knew I had to have it! I tried it on and it fit like a dream, almost all the shop assistants urged me to buy it. I looked like a ray of sunshine and I feel like a ray of sunshine. What I love about this dress is the extra large pockets because they fit my entire life, I can ditch my handbag and the length was perfect. I decided I’ll wear it with a sheer top on days or occasions I don’t want to expose my chest (kinda going through a chest acne situation right now 😦 ) but I found that the black makes the mustard pop even more. I particularly liked the stripes and front button for that extra bit of subtle simple detail.

Since I’ve worn this dress I’ve seen so many pretty shades of yellow, marigold and mustard outfits so I had to turn this into a post.

This is how some of my favorite Instagram stylistas are wearing the bright hue:

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🍦💦 screaming !!!! But only bc @parisisms made me share 😭 // GUESS THE FLAVORS 😛 #nationalicecreamday // top+skirt = $41 😍 // shop 👉🏾 @liketoknow.it or my stories 💦 // http://liketk.it/2wzkE #liketkit #icecream #summer #under50 #f21xme #nationalicecreammonth

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Dance like nobody’s watching 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾 I’m always empowered when I’m doing what I love. @modcloth has a campaign – #sayitlouder that encompasses women who are killin it in their respective fields. I’m so proud to be continuously working with a company whose values are so important to me as well. Share your own stories about empowerment and self expression to the #sayitlouder to join the #modclothsquad ————————————————————— Dress, shoes and earrings – @modcloth! Have you seen my get ready with me for my day to night look linked in my bio ❤️ http://liketk.it/2wMyR #liketkit @liketoknow.it #modclothsquad

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New stock please contact us for prices or any enquirers 0712093250

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I was born on a sunday and my birthday is on a sunday this year. I feel so blessed and loved. Thank you father for yet another year. I'm finally 28. I always wanted to be 28 I don't know why lol 🙊 thank you all for the birthday wishes and a Happy birthday to all my birthday mates. Make up_ @dasilvamalu Dress by _ @designer_cathytshikesho Styled by _ @reinhardmahalie 📸 by_ @amphotography911

A post shared by Dillish Mathews (@dillishmathews) on Sep 15, 2018 at 10:12pm PDT

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Mellow yellow 💛 Dress from @houseofcb

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Serving at center court knowing full well I can only afford nose bleed seats but hype bc I’m about to see Serena play at the #USOpen!! 🎾 So excited for my first live tennis match and to see the G.O.A.T. slay despite racist people who are constantly threatened by her blackness. Anyone else willingly drops money on sporting events but won’t pay for a concert? Or is that just a me problem? 😂

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Was going to post something all deep, but really I’m just sharing how good I think I look in yellow 😂 🍋 🍫

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Thank you for all the birthday messages yesterday guys 🎉🎈I truly appreciate it ! _ 10th September #teamvirgo 👸🏾 Thank you Lord for blessing me with another year 🙌🏾 Happy Birthday to all my fellow virgos! Cheers to many more 🥂 _ Outfit details: http://liketk.it/2xiV6 @liketoknow.it app or click outfit info in my highlights ✨ . . #LTKxNYFW #LTKxLFW #LTKcurves #LTKeurope #LTKstyletip #datenight #ootd #fashion #outfit #orange #boohoo #publicdesire #virgo #london #liketkit

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Vivacious -> full of life and good spirits • happy and lively in a way that is attractive • #beinfectious #chooseday #theProfessionista

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Orange-Ade. Premiere. 🍊 Hair| @sosheargenius Makeup| @meccadickerson Style| @anitapatrickson #TIFF @theoldmanandthegun

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Dress and belt available @fancy_claws please contact us for prices or any enquirers 0712093250 Address: 15 hurst grove musgrave, Durban

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Day 2 at #wakeupcallfest!! Great music and the best vibes here @whollywoodhotel! 💕can’t stop dancing 💃🏾 @whotels @spg #ad 📸 – @fayyebae

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Glowing and growing ✨✨#swipeleft | 📸 – @_ping_pong

A post shared by Kiitan A. (@kiitana) on Jul 13, 2018 at 3:52pm PDT

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You are the sun.

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I’ll take this suit in every color please & thank you 😊New post on the site! Head over to the website for outfit details #linkinbio 📷: @allthingsdante

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Last year I tweeted, “I don't just want to appear to be doing well. I want to be well. In every way. Well fed. Well loved. Well accomplished. Well.” And so many people reacted to it. I’ve been practicing these words for a while now. And sometimes I have to remind myself of them. Especially when I turn down major trips and partnerships that offer me a lot of money to pretend I’m having fun. People/big brands kept approaching me as an “influencer”, and at first I hated it. I’d take some of the opportunities because they seemed interesting and I wanted to truly see what that world was like. That word kept following me around so I had to define it in my own terms. ⠀ ⠀ Finding Paola started as a journey of a shy Haitian girl from a small town in Haiti getting lost in New York City, and as a result, not only did she find herself, she broke down so many barriers and accomplished things she wouldn’t even have dared dream. Right now Finding Paola is on a new transition(um, I moved to Austin and I’m going to become a mother!) I thank all of you who have stuck by me all this time since 2009. And I thank all of you who are just joining.⠀ ⠀ Yes, I will take more branded partnerships. I work hard. I believe in my creativity. And I deserve to get paid (well) for it. I will take on less because I want to dedicate time for my own projects (i.e. @fanmdjanm and others). I will charge more, and I will cross out as many lines on that contract that make me uncomfortable. To brands: No, you may not use my image, name, likeness any way or any time you choose. No, you will not get my creative direction, talent, face, and voice at a discount because other people with more followers and engagement have accepted your (ridiculous) offer. Yes, I may wear a headwrap, bold colors and accessories, but only if I feel like it. ⠀ ⠀ I want to share more personal style while promoting small and new exciting businesses, thrifting and vintage. Some home decor, topics related to Haitian culture, and anything lifestyle I’m into. Not because it’s trendy but because it makes me feel good. Oh, and more story-telling!⠀ ⠀ Welcome to my small, colorful world. Any questions?⠀ ⠀

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#SideNote :how good does this colour look against glowing dark skin? Oh I cannot! 😍😍😍

More looks off Pinterest:

Did you think I’d hit you with all this beautiful inspiration and not tell you where to get your ray of sunshine? Never hunni! Glow in these dresses below, all available online:

Utopia long sleeve front tie dress (click here)