Diary Of Doc Diva

Hey Lovies,

It is almost Christmas day! This is my first Christmas in New Jersey, away from my family. I must confess I am feeling a little blue :(  This post is a little inspiration on how to add some color to a basic black and white ensemble. When I saw this bag on line, I had to have it! I loved the color and the gold detailing. When it finally came, the color looked so much better than it did online. It looks orange but it is a very vibrant peach. :) I wish you all the most amazing Christmas ever! Thanks for stopping by.. XOXO

Looking for a statement Neck piece without a huge dent on your bank statement? Well, this is the one. This brass plated, Swarovski crystal necklace is FABULOUS, but the price tag has me giving it the side eye! LOL. I love all the colors and details, and it will definitely go with almost every ensemble you own. If you find the price to be steep, but love this necklace as much as I do, then do not despair ladies, you can get the same look, with loooottttssss of change to spare. I found the steal, for only $32!!! Even if you don't want it for yourself, it will make an awesome gift to a friend or loved one. So ladies, and gentlemen :) what do you think? Real vs Steal?

Today, and everyday else, I have soo much to be thankful for; The most amazing family, and friends, who have been there for me through thick and thin. Who have prayed for me and with me! I am thankful for life, good health, and the ability to breath in fresh air. :) I am thankful for all your love and support, and for great friendships to be made.  I thank God for all his Grace and endless mercies!!! Thankfully, I am off today. I am not getting up to much today, no fancy lunch or dinners, I will just cook a nice meal and skype with my friends and family. I wish you all a wonderful Thankgiving!!


XOXO
Gucci.


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                                                        We All Need A Reminder...


                                       
                                                     Shape Of My Heart by Sting

 Hey loves,

As some of you may have heard, Isabel Marant is collaborating with H & M to bring you fabulous designs. I love it when designers collaborate with your fav stores to bring you affordable fashion. You all know I love me some H & M! lol. I am also a fan of Isabel Marant, so I am definitely looking forward to shopping some of these pieces. Only a few stores will carry the collection, so please check online to find the stores that are closest to you. Continue for a preview of their look book...

Hey Beautiful people,

I am sure most of you have heard about what happened in the Philippines. For those of you who haven't heard, Eastern Philippines was hit by a Typhoon (Typhoon Haiyan), last week, killing thousands and leaving up to millions of people homeless. It makes us appreciate how fortunate we are in some parts of the world. The good news is, we can do something, we can help some of these people with food, clothing and medication. Paypal is collaborating with multiple relief organizations, and donations can be made on Paypal.com. If you are unable to make any donations, your prayers will be much appreciated. Thank you and Remain blessed.

Hey beautiful people,

What did you all get up to this weekend? My weekend was good. I had to work all day yesterday (7a -7p); even though I am doing Surgery this month, I have to cover Obstetrics & Gynecology on the weekends. At work, I got to do a prettie cool Gynecologic procedure; Vaginal Myomectomy (surgically removing a uterine fibroid through the vagina). I went to see the movie Thor: the Dark World, after work, with my friend Adaeze, I thought it was prettie good and would definitely recommend it. I tried to catch up on rest today. Usually, I try to cook on the weekends for the week, but I wasn't able to today. I managed to go to church and spent part of the day getting my hair done. I also tried to call my friends and family, and skyped for hours with my boo thang! LOL. Its almost Monday already :(... I hope you guys have the best week ever!!

Love,

Gucci.



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Hey lovelies!

                 

                                        Blessed and Highly Favoured by ProVerb ft The Soil

Hey lovies!

     Hope you guys are doing great! I know I have been MIA, but October was a crazy month for me. Today's outfit post is featuring one of my many favorite pieces by Prabal Gurung. I wasn't joking when I said I bought the whole collection. :)  I wore this to lunch in Dubai, to a restaurant called "Torotoro"; The food was beyond amazing and I was sooooo full, I could barely walk! LOL. It was also an exceptionally fun day for me overall. Enjoy!

                                                         
        
                                            Feel Alright by Show Dem Camp ft Poe & Boj

The POWER of music!! You really don't need to understand the words to know that THIS is a damn good song!!!!  Enjoy




                                                        KHONA by Mafikizolo ft Uhuru

                                                          Because Your Worth It!!! ;))


                                                 "Not A Bad Thing' by Justin Timberlake

Hello Everyone,

Today's outfit post is what I wore to the Desert Safari in Dubai. My "skirt" is actually an Ankara tube dress that I had made like 6 years ago. While I was getting dressed, I decided to tuck the top-half of the dress into the bottom-half, and wear a white tank top, with a belt over it and this is the outcome! By the way, the Desert safari was fuuuunnnn! I enjoyed riding in the sand dunes, the donkey, getting henna, trying shisha (almost choked, LOL), and meeting making new friends that were also tourists :) If you have been, you know what I mean, if you haven't, you have to add it to your do list!! Enjoy!

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Nigeria is 53 today! It gained its Independence on October 1, 1960. I would like to use this opportunity to wish our great country and it's citizens a Happy Independence day! As Nigerians, it is not enough to just celebrate, we as citizens should also reflect upon the changes we would like to see in our country and BE those changes! We can all make Nigeria a better place, it may seem hard, but we all have to try, for our children and our grand children! We have what it takes! We can do it!

God Bless you all, and may God continue to bless Nigeria!

HAPPY NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!! 



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Hey Everyone!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! The topic of Breast Cancer particularly hits home for me because I recently lost an aunt to breast cancer, and I have had friends, and patients who were diagnosed with breast cancer. I am sure some of you can also relate. In this month of October, I want you all to actively take part in educating yourselves, supporting and actively taking part in activities that will lead towards hope for patients, or finding a cure. Contrary to popular belief, breast cancer does not only affect women, it also affects men. Also, it is not primarily a disease of the old, it can happen at any age. To kick of the awareness, I will share a few facts, that you should know....


 A few facts about Breast Cancer....

Hey Everyone,

Hope you all are having a great weekend? On Friday, I started a new rotation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and boy! It was the most overwhelming thing ever! There were really sick patients and I had no idea where to start. For the first few hours I didn't feel that I could make it through the day. By the end of what seemed to be a not-so-long 7am - 4pm shift, I was sure that I didn't want to be an Intensivist (doctor specialized in Intensive Care). Yesterday, I was on call, it was a loooooooooong day! I was there from 6am to 8pm, but it felt like I had been there for 2 days! LOL.  

Today, while I was cringing at the thought of having to go back to work tomorrow, I rebuked myself almost immediately! I decided to look at the bigger picture; I am healthy, I have a job, a means of getting to work, I have friends, family, a roof over my head, food, I can eat, see, hear, I woke up this morning, I can walk, talk, think, laugh, the list goes on. Just then, I remembered my patients in the ICU, some are young, some are old, some have been unconscious for the past few days, some months, some are being fed through tubes, one was healthy a few days ago, three days later he is unconscious, just like that. I remembered their families, who sit by their bedside praying for just one more opportunity to talk to their loved ones. I remembered the patient who had a heart attack, and almost died, but for the timely intervention of the medical team. I started to think of the world around us, the wars, the bloodshed, the suffering, the hunger, the homeless, and I couldn't believe how fortunate I am. At that moment, I started to thank God, for the little things, for the big things, for everything!

                                                                       


                                                                         The Drop

  
                                                             "Am I Wrong" by Envy

                                View from the World's Tallest Building; Burj Khalifa, located in Dubai

                                          
                                                                               Burj Eye View

                              "Can't Hold Us" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Feat Ray Dalton

So 2 weeks ago, my girlfriends, Queeneth and Audrey came to visit me in Jersey, and we decided to all go to the Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA), so I decided to wear this outfit by Prabal Gurung. As I had mentioned previously, when the Prabal Gurung collection for Target was debuted at Target, I bought almost every piece from the Collection, because I instantly fell in love! If you missed the previous post, view it Here. The shorts and Blazer were separate pieces, but I decided to pair it together with a floral top, I bought last year, but never had the chance to wear. I chose a sleek up do, black and silver accessories, and dark lips to complete the look. Hope you like the outcome! Shout out to my cousin, Tita for taking these pictures at 3am, after we came home... Enjoy!

I love Nigerian designer, Duro Olowu's pieces! The color, fabric, texture, everything about his designs are tres fab! From runway to high street, his pieces have a tendency to keep your head turning! He is not afraid to mix prints, and that adds the WOW factor. A few days ago, I saw his Spring 2014 Collection, and all I kept thinking was how to get a hold of these pieces! He definitely did an amazing job with this collection, and I am sure you would agree!