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This life thing is a battle no-one can prepare you for. I mean; they try, they really do, but let's face it. Life is one of those "figure it out" kinda things. Eventually you do, but until then the battle of your life continues and I just want you to know that it is going to be ok. You are going to be ok. Life has a way of weighing it all and balancing the good and bad you experience. So when you are at the bottom, take the L and remember that the only way is up. When you hit a high, don't worry too much of when you're coming down. Just enjoy it while you can make it last, something so many of us forget to do because we refuse to face the inevitable bottom again. It is just in our nature to be at war, with ourselves, with life and currently with the weather. As a summer baby I have always felt like I was at war in winter. Like the weather was designed to bring out the fight in me, but to be honest I don't really want to do winter this year. And winter usually means taking the beating whilst waiting for summer so you can thrive. Instead I am here is my version on a war outfit that can help you thrive this winter. Minimal but powerful.

My war ideal outfit? A felt LMF Beret (Available at The Sequel Vintage Store). An army green jumpsuit with a semi loose fit. A really great fitted leather jacket ((Quick back story: This leather jacket has served me well for about 4 winters and is now peeling (sad). A few years ago I would have sent it off to the soup kitchen to find a new loving owner, but I've grown a weird love and appreciation for things that seem to bring something new with age and this jacket is still doing the things.)) A bright burnt orange bralette to save this outfit from being a complete bore and leather slip ons for comfort and stylish mobility. After the all; this is war.

P.S. There are secret battles happening everywhere and whether it is the weather, emotions or physical, don't forget to dress the part and kick butt. You're a solider so I suggest you 'Soldier Up!'

....xoxo LM (You're Favorite F.O.R)

~~Details~~

Beret: La Mode Fashions (Available at The Sequel Vintage Store)
Sunglasses: Cotton On
Jacket: Town Square China Shop
Fanny Pack: Harare 2nd hand Market
Jumpsuit: Refinery
Bralette: Cotton On
Shoe: Ego

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, by Leah Misika

In LM STYLE,

Winter Yellow Obsession

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, by Leah Misika

In LM STYLE, Namibian blog

A Black Winter

The thing about Namibian winters is that it never truly looks like winter and is probably the harshest season you will ever experience. At Night the air is cold and dry (will literally suck the life out your skin, dry it and crack it. It’s brutal ...trust me.) During the day the sun is hot and sharp, if your skin survives; you are winning at life. In my experience; you will always get sick during a Namibian winter simply because your body cannot keep up with the fluctuating temperature changes, so you can only imagine the fashion nightmare. Scenario: Early mornings are super cold, you get into your office, even colder, by lunch time outside is basically summer with a light winter air, so lunch is nice expect the fact that you have to hold your big coat on the way back to work. Inside your car or cab you're over heating, back in the office it is back to cold again (because central heating missed us). Honestly who wouldn't get sick? And more importantly; WHAT DO YOU WEAR?! This is why I feel like entering winter always makes sense in black.

This outfit is a direct translation of how confused everyone's style is at the beginning of winter. It’s chilly so you pull out the pleather, but still style it with your summer top because where are your sweaters anyway. Namibian winters and style are basically everyone’s dream “Fashion Mood”. You can do whatever you want and people just have to adjust and deal with it. It is actually fabulous. I had to style my fit with an LMF beret for control and this super cute hand painted and handmade "Ice Cube" backpack from Funk Foo Bags because why do you not own a super cute backpack to keep all your winter "stuff" in? Also black just says you are warm, even if you’re not and lets face it; we are after the illusion, no one likes to look cold.

P.S. Pleather is a the worst thing you could decide to wear during the day in Namibia even in winter because you'll probably sweat and then freeze to death later, either way you won't be ok. Take it from a pleather lover; wear it only at night, you'll be safe.

... xoxo LM (The F.O.R)

Photos by Kevin Katokele