Diary Of Doc Diva

Hey Lovelies, Thank God it's friday! If you are in the States/ East Coast, you will agree that the weather has taken a nose dive for the worst! It is freezing cold! I am not a fan of the cold weather, so I am actually looking forward to my trip to Nigeria in some days! I can already feel the sunshine against my...

Hey Lovelies,  The favorite shopping season is here!! As the end of the year draws nigh, a time to show our loved ones just how much we care with our token of appreciation and love. We often become so worried about the perfect way to make an impression. !function(doc,s,id){ var e, p, cb; if(!doc.getElementById(id)) { e = doc.createElement(s); e.id = id; cb =...

Hey lovelies, Hope you all had an amazing thanksgiving? I got to spend some time with family which was good, but I am back to work today which is kind of a bumper. It is another Black Friday, and I promised myself to be good this year, I will get a thing or two, but I won't over indulge... Anyways, I thought I'd...

Hey Lovelies, Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone had an awesome thanksgiving? This year, I have so much to be thankful for; First off I am thankful for good health and the gift of life. That is something, that is easily taken for granted. However, being a doctor has taught me to always appreciate good health and being alive. I am also thankful for...

Hey Lovelies, I hope you are all having a fabulous week so far? Today, I'd like to talk about 3 of my many current obsessions; Pleated Skirts, Metallics, and Backpacks. I currently cannot help but OD (overdose) on these items at the moment! I know! I know!! But when I am in love, I cannot help myself! Pleats are something I cannot get...

While traveling is for a variety of reasons, traveling to explore the unknown is an experience that is exhilarating. Besides being a way to pass time, just the realization there are hundreds of  tourist destinations in Africa, should be enough to awaken the explorer in you. Over the years it has become quite normal for a guy to travel solo, on the other...

Hey Lovelies, If you didn't know, Nordstrom has been having their Clearance Fall Sale for the Last few days. With the sale going on, I was able to get some of the things on my wish list, at a discount. I mean if you think about it, who doesn't love a great deal? Unfortunately, the sale ends today. The great thing about Nordstrom...

Hey lovelies, I hope everyone is having a great week. I feel like I just experienced the most eventful week ever! Thankfully, this bright ensemble will help bring some sunshine my way, because I need it. It takes me back to the beautiful time I had in the Maldives, last month. I wore this dress to a Beach side lunch date with the...

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We are practically at the end of the year, and I can't believe how fast the year flew by. November is usually one of my favorite months because I get to eat a lot of food at Thanksgiving, and go shopping after ( for Black Friday). You cannot beat that combination!  I wish you all an amazing month. May you have so much...

The Lagos Fashion and Design Week (LFDW) 2016 is a celebration of the ingenuity of African fashion. Heineken is the flagship sponsor of this year’s event christened “Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week”. The Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2016  is slated to hold on the  26th  to 29th of October, 2015 at the Federal Palace hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Themed 'Connecting...

Weddings are one of my favorite events to attend. When I attend them, I always try my best to look Fabulous, but not appear over dressed, so to speak. As I have a few weddings to attend this fall, I have been shopping for looks that are perfect for both the fall, and the occasion. In doing so, I found this absolutely stunning...

Chloe Drew Leather Shoulder Bag, $1850 One of the items on my wish list is the Chloe Drew Shoulder Bag in P owder pink. I have had my eyes on this bag for the longest. It comes in different colors including Black, Gray Navy Blue, and other beautiful colors, and it also has a miniature version, which is half the price. However, if...

In need of Medical Supplies for you or your loved ones? Look no further. At Medical Supply Depot , they provide all the supplies you need from bandages, blood pressure monitors (sphygmomanometer) , glucose monitors, or larger equipment such as wheelchairs, or walkers. You can also find wound care supplies, and braces for fractures or electrical scooters for easy possibility at Medical Supply Depot....

Embroidered Patch Coat Jacket This week's fab fashion find is an Embroidered Jacket in Army Green. I love all the details on this jacket; the embroidery, and the touch of femininity with all the colors. It is very affordable and will definitely make a great addition to any fall/winter wardrobe. ...

Hey Lovelies, I have a secret... I love fringe! But wait, you all knew that already! It was definitely love at first sight when I saw this Fringe Skirt. I wore it out to dinner with the hubby, while we were in The Maldives. I love the way it sways from side to side with each step. The color was also definitely a...

One of the Trends I have been loving for fall is the Velvet Trend. Seen on runways at fashion shows, and being rocked by various fashionistas, it has slowly won my heart. I will be rocking a lot of them this fall. In addition to Velvet, I am also really feeling Embroidered Shoes. I get completely smitten if they are Velvet and Embroidered....

Hey Lovelies, Besides the summer, my next favorite weather is Autumn/ Fall. I like that it is not too hot or too cold. Another things that is great about the fall is that you can layer some of your summer pieces to get the perfect fall look. For this look, which I wore for date night, I went for something fun, especially with...

Hey Lovelies, Happy New Month. I can not believe it is October already! Where has the year gone? I really hope everyone has an amazing month ahead. Remember that October is the Breast Cancer Awareness month. Please continue to do anything you can to fight Breast Cancer. I would also like to use this opportunity to wish my fellow Nigerians, a Happy Independence...

So Lately, I have been obsessed with Backpacks.  I don't know why, but I can not seem to stop using the ones I have purchased so far, and shopping for more. They remind so much about my high school days when I would carry backpacks around, like the young school girl I was.  I find them to be extremely useful, especially as I...

Today's fashion find is everything I like in any fashion item; fun, fab, and affordable. I love the detailing with the Floral Motifs and Studs.   It is perfect for fall, or the colder months. I can totally see myself rocking this! ...

The talented designer, Christian Louboutin, has extended his brand to include three (3) new fragrances which are inspired by the exotic, passion, love and adventure. The new fragrances include Bikini Questa Sera, Tornade Blonde, and Trouble in Heaven are all Eau de Parfum, come in 80ml, and are all for women. They cost about 215 pounds ( $275 USD). As a successful brand,...

Hey Lovelies! I hope you are having an amazing week so far? As we know, planning a wedding can be really stressful. Especially if you haven't been around friends or siblings who planned a wedding. I am so relieved that our White Wedding is over. It was quite stressful for me, considering I was rounding up with residency, studying for my Family Medicine...

Have you seen the October of issue of Vogue featuring Lupita Nyong'o? I can't wait to grab a copy. To celebrate her new movie, "Queen of Katwe, the Oscar-winning actress took Vogue, including her hair stylist to her village in Kenya. ...

I am going to start this post by saying that my friends rock!! Before, during and after our wedding, I got a lot of great gifts from my friends, especially during my bridal shower. I had 2 surprise bridal showers, one in New Jersey and one in London. It was hard to believe that I fell for the second one, after they got...

It is no secret that I LOVE H &M, and I have been counting down to their upcoming Collaboration with equally talented fashion house, Kenzo. They first revealed the Collaboration in July, 2016, and many fashion lovers, including my self, can not wait for the Collection to launch. The Collection will include men and women's clothing, in lots of bold prints and fabric,...

Happy New Month Everyone! I hope everyone has an amazing month. September is one of my favourite months for many special reasons including my mother's birthday! Like you, I look forward to all the beautiful things September has in store for us. It has been an extremely eventful year for me, so far, and I cannot wait to share some of those events...

Introducing STYLVO (formerly African Fashion Bloggers Network), the highly anticipated website dedicated ultimately to the African fashion and beauty industries. The STYLVO launch is commemorated by a one month giveaway which kicked off on Monday, July 4th 2016, featuring over 30 Brands representing 13 Countries within Africa and the Diaspora.  STYLVO today announces the launch of its official website www.stylvo.com, a digital destination for top-notch and inspiring...

No one foresaw the economic state of the country today after the change we so desperately sought in the country was handed down to us. We were quick to forget that our value system has become so warped and clung to a wishful clandestine plot of the government to transform our economy miraculously. We believed the rigour with which the new government fought...

If you are in the health care field, and have to wear scrubs regularly, then you understand the importance of quality, breathable, comfy scrubs and uniforms! One of the best brands in Scrubs and Healthcare uniforms, Maevn Uniforms are certainly on top of their game. As a medical doctor, comfy, breathable scrubs are important to me, as I have to wear them when...

Hey Lovelies! Happy New Month! I am particularly excited about this month for so many reasons, It is Spring, so the weather in nice and beautiful, it is 1 more month to the end of my Residency Training, 4 months to my wedding day, and a few days to Diary of Doc Diva's 2 year anniversary, for which we have so many exciting...

Hey Loves! Happy New Month! I am partly excited about this month, and partly not. I am excited because it is my birth month, so I will have a birthday soon (March 29th) and it is one month closer to my wedding date. Woohoo! I am not so excited because I have my Family Medicine Board exam next month, so my stress levels...

Hey Lovelies! Happy New Year! I wish you all a year full of amazing things; happiness, success, financial growth, love, and all the beautiful things you wish for. I am particularly excited about this year because I have so much planned; I finish residency, I marry by best friend, and I start my first real job! As you can imagine, I am truly...