Heya!
Kenyanbelle.com is finally up and running. Words CANNOT describe how excited I am for this. And with all this excitement, comes the dreaded pressure of trying to make the first post perfect –after all, you never get a second chance to make a great first impression. So, in the spirit of wowing you all (and getting rid of first post jitters), I’ve decided to start us off with a fashion post on what is probably my most favourite item in my closet. The Maroon Hat. I had been looking for the perfect Pinterest/tumblresque hat for ages. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I suddenly saw it in town, bang in the middle of ‘Archives’. I knew I was going home with it no matter what –and I think the street vendor knew that too. He quoted KSh 600 for it and didn’t budge despite my friend, Cici, and I using all the bargaining tactics we knew. Including infamous lines like, “Eh Boss, we hadn’t even planned to shop today…” or the even more infamous move of walking away and saying you’ll find the same item somewhere else for a cheaper price, in hopes that the guy will quickly follow you, having reduced the quoted price by half. But sadly, we came back 2 hours later, after having lunch, and the street vendor still refused to lower the price; leaving me no choice but to oblige. Oh well…no regrets at all. It’s the perfect item to add a little oomph to your outfit!

Photography by Pauline Wangari
Top – NEXT
Skirt – Atmosphere
Tights – (Old)
Bag – From a friend’s mum’s retail shop (Contact me if you’re interested in other top quality bags)
Shoes – The streets of Deira, Dubai
-Ivy xx
Elinor
June 3, 2016I love this!!! ?
I love the maroon hat too! ?
Ivy
June 5, 2016Hey Eli!
Thank you 🙂
Martin
June 3, 2016Wow, congratulations!
Ivy
June 5, 2016Thank you Marto! 🙂
Anita
June 3, 2016This is really lovely 🙂
Ivy
June 5, 2016Thank you Anita. 🙂
Sophia Nasimiyu
June 3, 2016This is amazing. Proud of you girl 🙂
Ivy
June 5, 2016Thank you Sophie! 🙂
Cici
June 3, 2016Good read Ivy.
Awesome pictures! haha and yes i do like the maroon hat on you…
Ivy
June 5, 2016Cicibabes! Asante sana, this wouldn’t have been possible without my wonderful set director, haha! 😉
Santi
June 3, 2016You go gorgeous!
Ivy
June 5, 2016Santana Bébé! Thank you love.
Jerome Aludo
June 3, 2016I like the narrative. Very capturing. Congratulations
Ivy
June 5, 2016Thank you Jerome! I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
Linnette Muga
June 4, 2016Really nice
Ivy
June 5, 2016Thank you Linnette. 🙂
albert
June 4, 2016? beautiful
Ivy
June 5, 2016Thank you Albert! 🙂
Chol Ateng
June 4, 2016Great start Ivy,
Ivy
June 5, 2016Hey Chol, thank you! 🙂
Ivy kabutha
June 4, 2016Congratulations ! Love , love the pieces , can’t wait for your next !
Ivy
June 5, 2016Thank you Ivy! Stay tuned. 🙂
Jayoo
June 4, 2016Slaaay mami sllaaaaayyyy
Ivy
June 5, 2016Haha! Thanks guurl 🙂 🙂
flo
June 4, 2016Lovely kick off! We will look back to this article and marvel at what “was” a natural seemingly easy start to The Best Blogger south of the sahara❤
Ivy
June 5, 2016Heya!
Thank you so much! Haha, I pray we do so. 🙂
Rahab
June 4, 2016Congratulations on your new blog….? Am sure you’ll do great all the way
Ivy
June 5, 2016Thank you Rahab. Haha! I hope to do so. 🙂
Cynthia
June 4, 2016This is amazing Ivy
Ivy
June 5, 2016Thank you Cynthia! 🙂
Wangari Mwaura
June 6, 2016Congratulations on your first post! Looking forward to keeping up with you.
Ivy
June 6, 2016Heya!
Thank you so much. I love your blog, I’ve been keeping up with it for the longest time. 🙂
Ann - Michelle's mom
June 11, 2016Awesome..looking forward to reading many more…
Ivy
June 11, 2016Thank you! 🙂
Nancy Kimani
June 13, 2016Awesome article ivy
Ivy
June 15, 2016Thank you Nancy 🙂
Wa Njeri
July 21, 2016I LIKE THAT
Ivy
July 23, 2016Thank you Wanjeri 🙂