Friday 23 December 2016

DIY/OOTD: My Christmas Dress


Hi Lovelies, I guess we’ve all been counting down to the Christmas day??? Let us not forget the reason for the season. 

So this is what I wore today. The dress is actually not so very new because I made it a couple of weeks back but had waited for an occasion to rock it. As you all know, it is the red, white, green season so it seems I am just trying to keep to the rules.

I love simplicity so I’d styled this dress in a very simple way but then the look I have achieved here will be very ideal for a Christmas outing with family or friends.


See more pictures after the cut......

Monday 19 December 2016

At Every Year End.......

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Every serious setup reviews its business activity by the end of every year and what does this do for them? It help them understand in entirety what they had achieved and then with the insight gathered they are able to plan for the coming year.

So personally, I review every year (usually in the last week of the year) – what I had achieved as it relates to my set goals/targets. With the understanding of the achievements I had made, I am able to set new goals for the coming year which I stick toSome people call it New Year resolution but I don’t like to call it that because I grew up seeing people not sticking to their new year resolutions and more.

Thursday 15 December 2016

DIY/OOTD: My Mixed Ankara Prom Dress




Hi Lovelies, Hope you had a good day? I've been down with cold and cough but I believe I will be up and about soonest.

Today I wore this Mixed Ankara prom dress which I’d made over the weekend. I am happy writing this post because I never knew the fabrics will come out this lovely because I bought them as last options.

Friday 9 December 2016

DIY/OOTD: Adaamara:The Boot cut Ankara Pant........


So obviously our Ankara fabric can be used in creating any kind of style there is and even more. Days are gone when Ankara fabrics were most often associated to and worn by our mothers, grand mothers and newly married in some sort of very traditional and conservative styles. Today, Ankara fabrics are used to create pieces which are very contemporary and with great infusion of modernity, hence the reason Ankara fabrics are used in creating endless styles.

Wednesday 7 December 2016

At The Britain Fashion Awards 2016


The event which took place at the Royal Albert Hall in London was a star-studded one. But I wouldn't have expected anything less anyways. The events which celebrates British brand had a good number of fashion brands like Ralph Lauren, Christopher Kane, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Burberry and more as well as world’s top female models like Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Lineisy Montero and more on nomination list.

Monday 5 December 2016

DIY/OOTD: 4 Ways to Rock the Chambray Flutter Top


Hi Lovelies, hope your day went well? I can’t seem to stop asking this particular question as I get to blog only at night but all the same I’ve got an interesting one for you tonight. I hope my style inspires you.

Thursday 1 December 2016

DIY/OOTD: The Flutter Off-Shoulder Tunic Dress.

Yeppyyy!!! It is the first day of the last month of 2016? Wow I am excited, I am full of thanks to God for everything which I may not be able to list here. What about you? – though we may have met some stumbling blocks on the way but victory is ours at last.

Wednesday 30 November 2016

DIY/OOTD: The Multi-Colour Circle Designs Wide Leg Pant


Hi Lovelies, hope you had a fruitful day? Mine was good.

I made this wide leg pant about two weeks ago and I wore it for the first time today so I decided to post on my blog hoping that it could inspire you. I saw this Ankara fabric on one of my numerous visits to Lagos Island and I quickly jumped at it. I jumped at it because I like the bold multi coloured circles on it. I’d been looking for circle print fabric to use to sew a pant with the intentions to place the circles in vertical form from my thigh level to my toes. Here I have it! I patterned the pant to be high waist with wide band so it could look fab when tucked in.

Monday 28 November 2016

DIY/OOTD: The Yellow A-Line Shift Dress


Hi Lovelies, hope you had a nice weekend and you are prepared for this week’s tasks? For me, my weekend was so fab, I had good rest, spent quality time with my family and then………guess what! I also spent some time with my sewing machine making garments for myself……….

The Front Slit Style that Trended Over The Weekend.


If you follow fashion trends you’ll always have stories to tell. Over the weekend, I’d spotted a style/trend that I can’t just keep quiet about and that is “the high front slit”. I’d spotted lots of celebrity rocking high front slits to different events and engagements over the weekend and you know what! I loveeee them. 

Sunday 27 November 2016

My Fave Picks from The Premiere of The Wedding Party

Our celebrities obviously looked stunning in their white and chic numbers which happened to be the theme for The Wedding Party movie premiere which took place yesterday 26th November at the Eko Hotel and Suites Lagos.

Monday 21 November 2016

Fab Outfits from AMAs 2016


The 44th American Music Awards 2016 which took place yesterday 20th of November 2016 at Microsoft Theater in LA could be describes as fabulous and entertaining. I see events like this as an opportunity to explore trending fashion and styles so what I look out for the most is the red carpets – for styles and fashion inspiration. This time white/ivory, red and black outfits took the center stage. Stars like Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Ciara, Jenny, Taraji P. Henson, Ariana Grande and more looked stunning in their outfits😁.

Wednesday 16 November 2016

My End of the Year Wish List,I Dare to Dream

DVF Large Haircalf and Leather Hobo bag
I think it’s not absurd for one to wish for a thing or more. For me when I wish for something I begin to work for it……..therefore the regular definition that one’s wish list “is a list of things one wants, but usually can’t afford” is not always right……..lol.  I’ve got some lovely stuffs on my wish list which I hope to share here, maybe you could get inspired and not wish like me but actually go for them.

Tuesday 15 November 2016

My fave from 2016 Glamour Women of the Year Awards


Hi Lovelies, missed me?? 
I’ve been tied down with my DIY projects and so for this reason I’ve not made a post in about a week now. But hey!! As earlier stated, I will share my project here and hopefully it will inspire you.

Monday 7 November 2016

DIY/OOTD: The Appliquéd Pleat Skirt


Hey Lovelies, hope you had a nice weekend ? 

Today, I wore one of my pieces, the appliquéd pleat skirt. In case you didn’t know, black and white are my best colours, so you’ll be seeing a number of my pieces and work in black and white. I got the fabric I used in making this skirt from Daviva shop, they’ve got plain fabrics in varied colours and in easy to sew texture. After making the skirt, it looked so plain and ordinary so I thought I should add some designs to it to highlight it.  So I made circle and square shapes using some leftover yellow and orange fabrics I’d used in making dresses in the past, then placed them in contrasting manner at the hem area of the skirt. 

Friday 4 November 2016

Style Idea: Clog For The Weekend

Click here to shop this Gucci Clog
Every fashion piece will always make a comeback and so does clog shoe. When I was a child – don’t ask me what year it was…….Lol, my mum had a few wooden-soled footwears which I liked so much. So when I was in the university, I’d got a wooden soled sling back shoes as a gift from one of my  aunties, I was so excited because as a child I liked clog shoes and wish to own one someday. The longevity of clog shoes is amazing, I’d used mine from my second year in the university to my final year.

Thursday 3 November 2016

At CMA 2016 Awards, Women Who Wear Black Live Colourful Life


Hi Lovelies how has your week been? Hope fruitful! Maybe a little hitched here and there but then never quit.

At the CMA 2016 Awards ladies slayed and you know what, the black trend which I’d spotted in some other topnotch Awards held this year, 2016 is even more prominent in CMA 2016 Awards. See my post on 2016 Red Carpet review here and here.

So there were pop of colours in colours like navy blue, pink, red and beige but a better percentage of ladies on the Red had rocked black.


See for yourself…………….

Wednesday 2 November 2016

The Hand Painted Denims

Macy's
Denim is always right!  This is how I feel something. But then you know that denims are acceptable in most work places and for different occasions. It can be rocked as casual outfit, small casual, sporty outfit, mixed and matched with Ankara and other print fabrics etc. Hey! You can go on and figure out more ways to rock denim by yourself. But the one that thrills me now is the hand painted denim which I have sported some time ago and had decided to ignore. But hey! It’s coming on stronger and stronger than I anticipated in Nigeria – it’s not a new trend around the world but then I am loving the way some of our celebs and fashionistas pulled theirs on during 2016 Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week(HLFDW).

Monday 31 October 2016

My DIY: The Chevron Jumpsuit.


Hi Lovelies happy Monday. Hope you had a lovely weekend? As for me I did spend time with my family, they say “family is every thing” but again I had fun making a jumpsuit for myself. So I had bought this crepe fabric some months back from Lagos Island – the popular Central Mosque area and you know what, there are lots of lovely sample fabrics there. You could just take a stroll to see things for yourself.

Saturday 29 October 2016

My Favourite Designs From Heineken LFDW 2016

Kiki Kamanu' Piece

Just concluded Heineken Lagos Fashion and Design Week was a topnotch, it even exceeded my expectations. I was there so I saw things for myself, from the street style to designers whose pieces walked the runway and then the models. I am already beginning to look forward to the next Heineken LFDW knowing full well that it will sure top this year's. 

Thursday 27 October 2016

Lupita Nyong'o in Duro Olowu Piece for 2016 ELLE Women In Hollywood Awards


Hi Lovelies, hope your day is going smoothly? I have been in and out of the hospital but the good thing is that I am better now. 
So I am back to do what I love to do most - discussing fashion and style. 

Saturday 22 October 2016

MTV MAMA2016: See How The Ladies Slayed

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MTV Africa Music Awards 2016 which took place in Johannesburg, South Africa this evening did not fall below expectation for me. So this year's red carpet presented the audience with lots of interesting and out-of-the- continent outfits like that of Khanyi Mbau’s, however, there were lots of amazing outfits on the red carpets representing Africa in her best form, Yemi Alade’s who happened to host the event alongside Bonang Matheb and Nomanzo Matheb. 

Thursday 20 October 2016

First Lady Michelle Obama Looks Stunning in Her Atelier Versace Gown


The First Lady of the United States of America had wowed us over and over with her styles and fashion. This time, she had wowed her audience in a gold rose Atelier Versace Chainmail gown which she wore for a state dinner held on the 18th of October 2016 and which is said to be their last prior to their exist from office. 

Monday 17 October 2016

Style Tips: Yellow and Grey Combo....... Irresistible!


Happy new week Lovelies. Obviously a new week comes with new strength, new plans, new targets or goal and for me it also comes with new styles and fashion. 

Friday 14 October 2016

Weekend Style Ideas: Go Sporty

Hi Lovelies, hope you all had a lovely, fruitful and successful week. I am always happy at the end of every week not only because I will be catching some rest but also because I will be having fun with my sewing machine…..lol. It all boils down to doing what makes you happy. 

Monday 10 October 2016

Glitz Africa Fashion Week 2016: African Creativity in Display


Oh my! Africans are so talented, so hardworking and  full of creative minds. The GAFW which kicked off on Friday 7th October and ended on Sunday 9th October at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel Accra was a simple show of African richness, creativity, talent, artistry and culture. 

Friday 7 October 2016

Check out Looks from Latin American Music Awards 2016 Red Carpet


Hi Lovelies, hope you’ve had a fruitful week and then probably in the mood to unwind, rest and spend some quality time with family. Thank God it’s Friday. 

Thursday 6 October 2016

Brandon Maxwell SS17: Simply Breathtaking


Every fashion designer has a role model(s) as well as elements or people who inspire them and my own case is never different. I first discovered Brandon Maxwell after Lady Gaga wore one of his piece to OSCARS 2016 held in February 2016. The pieces she had on so much appealed to me that I sort after the creator of the piece - alas the piece is Brandon Maxwell's, a name I’d never heard of. Out of curiosity, I went on to learn more about this brand and guess what, it’s been a whole source of inspiration for me.

Lupita In Balmian Resort17 for Queen of Katwe Film Premier in Johannesburg


Our very own Lupita will never stop slaying. This time she wowed her spectators in a Balmian Resort 2017 number in Johannesburg during Queen of Katwe film premier. 

Tuesday 4 October 2016

Paris Fashion Week 2016: Some of My Fave Looks from The Street Style


Paris Fashion Week happens to be the last of the Big 4 fashion weeks for. As usual I have taken time to curate my favorite street style look. I love to focus somewhat on street style because for me it is good platform for fashion lovers; so trends are set on fashion week streets style showcase. If I am to compare Milan with Paris Street style, i'd be able to rock more of styles on Milan Street Style than that of Paris. However, these are some of my favorite picks from Paris street style.

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Tuesday 27 September 2016

Milan Fashion Week 2016: My Fave Looks from The Street Style


MFW 2016 street style had a lot to show as much as the runway and the catwalks. Going from a lot of dresses and dressy wears,foot wears, then lovely handbags. I Spotted a number of Gucci’s on the street style. There was also the black outfits trend…..I am cutting the long story short so you just need to see things for yourself.

See more pictures below………………

Friday 23 September 2016

Weekend Style Ideas: Ankara Tunic Dresses are Irresistible

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Tunic dress is one dress I have fallen in love with lately. It is simple, unassuming and comfy, but sexy when rocked well. Very ideal for casual outing, it sure gets me feeling so good with myself. What I like most about this tunic dresses are their lengths as most of them come in above-the-knees length there by enabling the wearer flaunt her legs……….I mean “fine legs”…….Lol. So this weekend why not try a tunic dress out? I have also put together a few Tunic dresses looks that might inspiring you.

Check them out here……………….

Monday 19 September 2016

My 15 Best Dressed:EMMY Awards 2016



Wau!!! I love the outfits on the red carpet this year; lots of nudes, neutral, cream,red, navy and black colours. More of long dresses and less of see-through. The ladies went classic this time and I am loving it, they'd played with cool colours. Here are my 15 best of all on red carpet.

Click to feed thy eyes……………………

Wednesday 14 September 2016

My Favorite Designs from NYFW 2016

Brandon Maxwell Piece

This time,NYFW in my opinion rose to a higher pedestal, however I am sure lots of fashionista had expected this. I spotted lots of creativity and pops of colour on the runway. But then, amid so many designs on the runway, these are some of my favorites. Again, I observed that fur is strongly trending as I spotted lots of furs from different designers on the runway as well as on NYFW street style moments.
Some pictures from NYFW2016..............................

Wednesday 7 September 2016

Style Idea: Same Colour Outfit

Colour combo can make or mar your entire look but good enough we are in an era where fashion has taken to being daring and an-out-of-this-world venture. Fashionistas are willing to break out of the norm and always try new things. For me, in mixing and matching colours I’ve been trying out the monochromatic colour combo on my casuals as well as cooperate outfits and it just so fabulous, soft and feminine! Monochrome can be very hard to pull on but so lovely when gotten right[monochrome means color combination that is comprised of just one color; same colour combo]. Hey lovely, try this style idea and you will probably achieve a-new-you-look, sure you’ll love it.

See inspiring pictures of monochromatic colour combos after the cut………………..

Monday 5 September 2016

11 Boots For Your Cooperate Outfits

Jimmy Choo Memphis 100 [click here to shop]
“Simplicity according to Coco Chanel "....is the keynote of all true elegance". I love simple, less dramatic and less bright colored pieces hence the reason I would always go for clothing, shoes, bags and accessories in cool colours. However, due to the nature of my job, I've had to consciously acquire stuffs that are outside my colour and style personality; I am just trying to ensure I throw in some pop of colours and styles into my closet, which makes a good fashion sense for me anyways. Now If I’d wear boots, I’d go for cool colours, ankle and dressy high heel boots rather than the knee high or riding boots.

Thursday 1 September 2016

Tips on how to Eliminate the Negative Effects of High Heels

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I have always talked about how much I love shoes in my posts. Shoe is one thing I can spend almost any amount of money on and most especially high heels, however I have also taken out time to do some study on what the effect of wearing high heels could be on me. So I’d decided to share a few of my finding here.
Click to continue reading..............

Monday 29 August 2016

Think Bag,Think Mira Oma

I love bags and shoes so much and for this reason, I'm always wanting to know more about them; I love to know what’s new in bags and shoes. So a few weeks ago, I decided to look inwards to check out bags/accessories makers within Nigeria who may tickle my fancy, believe you me we've got some fantastic luxury bag brands that are proudly Nigerian. I have actually singled out one whose products appealed to me so very much, Mira Oma brand. Mira Oma is proudly Nigerian luxury brand which creates quality bags and other accessories. I have taken time to check out the quality of their bags, the finishing and detailing and I feel safe to say that they are second to none. Made of leather, Mira Oma bags have got signature style which will sure appeal to people with polished and elegant taste. I must not also forget to add that for bags of such high quality, Mira Oma bags are affordable. So when next you think bag, think Mira Oma.

See more of their bags after the cut……….

Friday 26 August 2016

Style Tips: Jean on Heels will Make You Look Sexy this Weekend

Skinny Denim pant worn with a white Victorian inspired top, a clutch and stripe Sandals
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Jeans is one regular outfit that one can usually not go wrong with. It is and can be paired with different kinds of accessories, bags as well as shoes. But this weekend, Jeans on heels it is for me. So for your weekend dates and night outs, try these combos and you will be blowing your partner's mind. Jeans on heel worn with a lovely floral or plain top and a boyfriend jacket to put some chic and a bit of sultry touch will just be perfect for every body shapes as well as body sizes.
See these inspiring pictures after the cut...............

Monday 22 August 2016

Style Tips: Infusion of The Victorian Style into Work Life

High Neck Frilly Womens Satin Vintage Victorian Ruffle Top - Ebay $13.95(Click here to buy)
Still in the bid to keep my style unique and simple, I’d decided to try the Victorian Styles….mixing and matching to achieve an office look. Now I will share a bit about the “Victorian woman”. So the Victorian woman is that woman who’d existed during the Victorian era of the British history and the Victorian era was the period of the reign of Queen Victoria,1837 to 1901. This period had marked prosperity, peace, refined sensibility and self-confidence for Britain and these features reflected a great deal in the way the British dressed.

Sunday 14 August 2016

Eniko Parrish's Wedding Dresses are just so Amazing!


Eniko Parrish is now married to Kevin Hart; the two just tied the knot yesterday Saturday 13th August 2016 in California. Now I found Eniko's wedding dresses so fascinating, both made by Vera Wang.I think she went for the right designer.
See more pictures after the cut............

Friday 12 August 2016

Weekend Style Ideas: Maxi Will Make Your Weekend

A Chevron Maxi Skirt paired with chocolate Cowl Neck Top and brown bag and sandals. You will just look so cool in this combo. For me this will be prefered on a light skin colour.
I keep on looking out for different style ideas for myself every weekend and here I want to share the “Go Maxi” idea. Maxi is one outfit that has a long history with one of its earliest appearance in the late 60’s; a piece created by Osca de la Renta for Elizabeth Arden Salon. However, Maxi(be it dress or skirt)is worn today with so much elegance and modernity. Here are some Pinterest curated Maxi ideas that will inspire you.

See for yourself……

Tips on How to Stay Very Stylish on a Budget

Hey Ladies, greater number of us are addicted to spontaneous and frivolous buying which leaves us at the end of the day buying dresses, jewelries, bags, shoes or make-ups we may never use or wear. I believe, shopping is a ladies unconscious hobby, but….

Wednesday 10 August 2016

I am Loving Stella McCartney's New Season Bags

Stella McCartney Shoulder Bags
Stella McCartney's new season bags aren’t to be ignore when seen, you'll most likely take a second look at them because they do not look like the regulars. Their shapes and structures are sure good for making strong fashion statement, so I decided to share these bags from their new collection here. For me, Stella McCartney bucket-like kind-of shoulder bag will just be cool on lots of outfits, be it cooperate or casual. Check them out in different colours. what do you think?
See more pictures.....

Tuesday 9 August 2016

Style Ideas: 7 nice-to-have Office Bags

A Tote Bag is a given for working Ladies and this Gucci Signature Leather top handle bag is a good definition of what I mean. Get yourself a tote bag in this form and your Monday, Tuesday and other early weekdays cooperate or smart casual outfit will be complete. Don't forget, black is that one colour that is basic, so with a black tote bag paired with any of  your multi coloured outfits you sure'll be good to go. However,to shop this Gucci bag, click here

Monday 8 August 2016

Smart Dress,Future of Fashion as defined by Ezra+Tuba in Collaboration with Intel.

Click to watch video Technology embedded into Fashion
It was fun and at same time a bit challenging coming up with this post. Reason being because I needed to research and read so many articles before I could come up with this brief article. 

So what prompted my desire to know more about the future of fashion and technology was an e- book I read a few weeks ago which spoke so much about embedding technology into textile manufacturing as well as garment production etc. It got me thinking that if there are smart watches, wristband and other smart sport and medical wearables (click Smart Wearables to read more), then our regular fashion clothing could also go smart. 

As at today, there are already fabrics or textiles that are smart enough to react to the wearer’s body temperature and mood by changing colour etc; some react to light, sounds and etc. A fabric said to be mosquito repellent has also been developed by a Gambia born Matilda Ceesay (Click Mosquitoes Repelling fabric to read more). Hope I'm not sounding too academic, what I have also tried to do is to drop as many links as possible so you could refer to these links and maybe read in details at your convenience. However, I wish to discuss the Ezra+Tuba and Intel collaboration which I found very fascinating. Ezra Cetin and Tuba Cetin are the owners of the innovative and cutting edge fashion label Ezra+Tuba and they have created a piece ornamented with butterflies which are not just decorative. These butterflies on the piece can react to external influence and can disperse en masse when triggered. So how does this work? Intel had implanted a sensor that controls the butterflies on the dress. This Ezra+Tuba dress is said to have been powered by a match box size Intel Edison Module. So you see I am sure we will be seeing more of this kind in the nearest feature and on the runway.......fascinating! Is it not?
Technology meet fashion, Click to watch this Video
More pictures after the cut.....

Friday 5 August 2016

Will Africans ever Embrace "See Through Trend" in this Manner.

Nicki Minaj at 2015 Video Music Awards
For a couple of years now "see through outfits" have been regularly worn on the red carpets by some celebs, so I kept asking myself the question, is “see through” a fashion trend? The answer I think is yes only that the “see-through-trend” is sure for a certain class of people, Celebs and or ordinary people who are desperately demanding for attention. Obviously, a lot of these people are willing to push the boundaries usually for the sake of making themselves center of attraction but the fact still remains that it take guts and I repeat guts to rock a “see through” outfit in the public place. I also spotted lots of "see through outfit" on the runway in some Spring Summer 2016 collections, so I anticipate "see through trend" being around maybe for a little longer.I have taken out time to curate an album of some celebs spotted on red carpets in “see through” pieces in the past two years.

Its Weekend!!: Just go Palazzo and You will be glad You did.

Print Palazzo with a beige poncho-like top paired with matching bag and sandals.
I love it when creativity is infused into a lady’s dress sense, so as much as every lady knowingly or unknowing has a visual style{distinct way of dressing), there is need for a touch of versatility in our day to day or season to season outfits.

Thursday 4 August 2016

Lady Gaga Looking Dapper in NYC Yesterday.

Lady Gaga at Tony Bennett 90th birthday party in NYC
Looking cool and more conservative in my opinion in recent pictures, I think Brandon Maxwell is doing a great job designing for Lady Gaga. By the way, Brandon Maxwell designed the lovely Ivory dress First Lady Michelle Obama wore to the State Dinner in honour of Singapore's PM Lee a couple of days ago. Brandon pieces are some worth classic and sure will be timeless, one of the reasons being because of his choice of colours ranging from ivory, white to black and so on.
Lady Gaga had worn one of Brandon’s pieces to Tony Bennett 90th birthday in NYC yesterday and I am so loving the custom black velvet dress. 
See photo of Lady Gaga in NYC yesterday.........

Wednesday 3 August 2016

First Lady Michelle's Fab Look at The White House State Dinner in Honor of Singapore's PM Lee Hsien Loong and His Wife

POTUS is sure proud of His Lady [ Photo Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/]
US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama hosted Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee and his wife for a state dinner at the White House. To cut the long story short, the First Lady Michelle Obama had brought the audience as well as the media spectators to a standstill in her Jackie Kennedy inspired Ivory dress made by an upcoming but big designer Brandon Maxwell. She looked so classy and elegant, and Brandon Maxwell who started of as a big shot designing for the likes of lady Gaga felt very proud and honored(as he expressed on his Instagram page) to have been given the opportunity to design FLOTUS dress for the occasion. 
See for yourselves friends.