Hello loves!
It’s been a while since I posted modest outfits. No, I haven’t stopped modesty blogging… Two reasons:

1.  I usually forget to take pictures of my outfit(s) because I’m almost always in a hurry because I’m usually late wherever I’m going (I need to work on my punctuality).
2. I haven’t been going out much and the outfits haven’t been blogging-about worthy lol.

OK, now that that’s out of the way… It’s winter here in Malawi at the moment, which is really autumn for other countries. When it’s very very cold here, it’s about 12°C (I know, I know, pffft, how’s that winter?). So we don’t get to brace ourselves for snow and cover our bodies with 4 layers.

Anyway, this post is about coats. Here is a quick guide to types of coats:

I’m sure you know how much I love red and black by now. I find black so easy to match with. I usually wear a coat full of colour with a black or monochrome skirt/dress. I am really not into colour blocking.

Let’s just get one other thing out of the way: the way my bank account is currently set up, I could never afford these coats brand new. These were all thrifted either Mponda Bwino or mu ma hanger in town. OK, as you were…

Only thing I really hate about thrifted coats is how they rarely come with their belt, or have a button or two missing. But that doesn’t stop me, as long as you take your time in selecting the coat before parting with your hard earned cash. I added a belt to this coat as well as the one below:

 

When it comes to wearing skirts with boots, I prefer a midi skirt to a maxi dress. This little guide helps me:

Let me finish this post by blessing you with a picture of a coat I fell in love with.

Thank you for stopping by! Keep warm! X

P/S: I hope showing you the things I thrift and how I mix them tells you that you don’t need so much money to wear modestly. That’s the message I’ve been trying to get across 🙂 x

I think if there’s something modern man has found so easy to do, is to type “thoughts and prayers” and hit “send”. “Thoughts and prayers” to console a friend who’s loved one has gone on. “Thoughts and prayers” to a sick friend. “Thoughts and prayers” when disaster strikes a certain country. Thoughts and prayers are very good things, don’t get me wrong, but where is the actual love? Like, if your friend told you they will be going to bed hungry that day, I’m sure some of y’all would stand afar and go, “yoooo, that’s rough!! Thoughts and prayers, my guy” and go on your way, maybe even munching on some food as you match off. Like your friend akhuta mau anuwo (will feed on your words). Why? Because the phrase “thoughts and prayers” is so easy to say/type.

You know what? Next time, actually visit your friend and console them. Actually check on them. Help someone in need. Maybe visit and care for your sick friend. You don’t even need to carry gifts and flowers; your presence will matter to them especially if you go there to cheer them up and make them forget about their present state (trust me, I’ve been a patient too many times, it does wonders). Our “thoughts and prayers” don’t mean jack when there’s something we can actually do.

While you’re at it, next time while blessing your food, instead of just saying “apatseni akuchisowa chakudyachi” (“give to those who are lacking food“), if you are able, actually go to the streets and feed the hungry. Every little counts. Thoughts and prayers are good, but not good enough if you can actually do something about it. The saying “action speaks louder than words” is REAL.