Sunday, October 2, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Georgetown Date Night
This past Friday my boyfriend and I did our traditional Friday night date, since we are so busy all the time.
The weather was so up and down this week that I didn't know what to expect being out late. I put on my AE blazer with this sheer express shirt and I ended up super cold!
XO Kayla
Monday, September 26, 2011
Four Things
Gold Watches
I am dying to get a Gold watch. I wear A Lot of gold, and a gold watch completes and outfit for me. I just need to make a choice on which gold watch to get. Suggestion?
Head Scarves
Many neck scarves can be used as head scarves an I really want to add more to my closet at the fall sets in. I am looking for cool ones that in the photo below. If you have the perfect place I can find some PLEASE leave a comment.
White Blazers
This fall I really want to add some different things to my style. I don't own a white blazer and I think its time to add one. DC Fall's are so beautiful an a white blazer would be perfect. Please leave a comment letting me know what brands/stores make great quality and affordable white blazers.
Denim Shirts
I Love denim shirts and I already own a few. This is going to be a big trend for this fall. Denim shirts can be paired with any color pant and handbags, just like jeans of course. The Kardashian sisters wear them well below.
I am SOOOO excited fall is hear I can not say it enough.
XO Kayla
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Troy Davis
The Troy Davis case has been one of the turning points in our country when it comes to how effective our judicial system is. In case some of your are unaware of the trail Davis, 42, was accused of murdering a police officer in 1989. He was convicted of the slaying of Officer Mark MacPhail in 1991. Since his arrest, Davis has repeatedly said he was an innocent man. During Davis’ 1991 trial, several witnesses testified they had seen Davis shoot MacPhail, and two others testified that Davis had confessed to them. Although the murder weapon was not recovered, ballistic evidence presented at trial linked bullets recovered at or near the scene to those at another shooting in which Davis was also charged. After a trial before a jury of seven blacks and five whites, in which 34 witnesses were called for the prosecution and six for the defense (including Davis), he was convicted of murder and various lesser charges, including the earlier shooting, and was sentenced to death in August 1991.
Now with their being no physical evidence I don't understand how death is even an option. There have been tons of trials across this country where there has be physical evidence and people were only sentenced to life. I don't understand. This was a racially motivated trial. I am embarrassed no only of our judiciary system and my home state of Georgia.
Following the original trial, seven witnesses changed or recanted all or part of their testimony. Many witnesses admitted to being pressured by police. Davis and his lawyers argued that the racial composition of the jury and poor advocacy from his lawyers had affected his right to a fair trial. The limited ability to appeal his conviction, due in part to the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, was one reason cited for the international attention to the case.
My school ( Howard University) along with many schools across the country have held a number of protest against the killing of Troy an I’m just speechless. A man, most probably innocent was put to death-when it was perfectly clear there was a great possibility he was not the killer. I am amazed. How can humans kill another in the face of newly developing evidence? Who would it have hurt to have at least have given him time so that his case could be examined more clearly? This whole care is not about race its about justice overall.
My school ( Howard University) along with many schools across the country have held a number of protest against the killing of Troy an I’m just speechless. A man, most probably innocent was put to death-when it was perfectly clear there was a great possibility he was not the killer. I am amazed. How can humans kill another in the face of newly developing evidence? Who would it have hurt to have at least have given him time so that his case could be examined more clearly? This whole care is not about race its about justice overall.
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