It is good to know that outfits made using African prints
have now been widely and very well accepted by none Africans hence the reason
we see some British and Americans rocking dresses, tops, pants etc made with African print fabrics . Just about 10,15 years ago, it looked absurd seeing a lady
who worked in a cooperate environment walk into her office on a Monday or
Tuesday in an African print attire. But guess what! Today, it is acceptable in a lot of work places within and outside Africa.
Sunday, 31 July 2016
Thursday, 28 July 2016
Weekend is here again! Make it an African Native Attire one with Grass-Fields
I
seem to be obsessed with Grass-Fields
pieces. Ever since I came across their website a few weeks ago I have unconsciously
made repeat visit to it. Now I like their pieces because they are simple yet sophisticated,
they’ve got good finishing and an amazing silhouette which will sure flatter
the wearer’s body; again the modernity is second to none.
So
I admire their effortless sense of style and I am almost certain their designs
will appeal to people with polished and elegant taste. I also love their choice
of fabrics and print so I think their pieces will stand the taste of time. Good
source of inspiration! So why not make your weekend an African Native Attire
one with Grass-Field. Hey ladies, you
may just want to tell a friend to tell another friend just like I am doing
blogging about them.
Just
check these out and tell me if they aren’t lovely…… click on http://www.grass-fields.com/ to shop on Green-Fields.
Wednesday, 27 July 2016
The Fringe Benefits in Rocking Fringe Bags
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STELLA MCCARTNEY FALABELLA SUN FRINGED BUCKET BAG $1029 [ stellamccartney.com] |
Back in the days when I was a child, I remember my Mom had a cute brown leather fringe bag and I loved it so much.
Growing up I also saw other women carrying fringe bags usually in black and
brown colours. Always making a go and come-back, I think fringe bag is one bag
that will constantly remain in the fashion stream but will be probably modified
from time to time to reflect the dominant trend features of a particular period or time.
I have seen trendier versions of fringe bags where the fringes practically drop
on the floor or are made using chains, then also made in variety of attractive
colours.
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
Pure London Show SS17: A Place Where Sellers Meet Buyers.
So many people around the globe always look forward to Pure London Show
and as usual, they have delivered in their July 2016 edition. This show is UK’s premiere fashion event and trade show which takes place
twice every year in London Olympia. Pure
London Show which showcases ready-to-wear for women’s and men’s wear, foot
wears, accessories etc.had over 700 exhibitors both up-coming and big time
brands and thousands of audience in the event that was just concluded today 26th
of July 2016.
Other interesting programs were insightful seminars deliver by
major industry experts and fabulous catwalk shows. The show has become a place
where buyers come to sought after new brands, new collections, trends and
inspiration for coming seasons.
Some pictures from Pure London Show July 2016....Smart Casual Outfit Ideas(1)
So I work in an office where smart casual outfits are
allowed from Monday through to Friday; with no intention to get my friends in
the Banking industry and other setups where staff are required to be in
cooperate outfit(like suits) all week days jealous, I ‘d like to share these interesting,
gorgeous, attractive and fabulous outfit mix. This is not to say that there aren’t lots
of gorgeous and sophisticated looking lady suits out there that I admire so much and wish to have,but you know how it feels in Smart casuals; comfy, smooth,
relaxed, elegant, glam, simple and so on.
Now friends check these out and get inspired…………………
Monday, 25 July 2016
Fathai Balogun at 2016 City People Award; Guess she is loving Her New Look
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Fathai Balogun @ the 2016 City People award yesterday 24th July 2016 |
Friday, 22 July 2016
Yippee! It’s Weekend: Why not make it a Kimono Weekend!
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Rock your Kimono with a sundress |
Hey Ladies, hope you had a great week this week and is in
the mood for some good rest over the weekend. As for me, I have decided to hang out with my family this weekend and I want to believe a whole lot of us may be
thinking in that direction. So why not try these outfit ideas for your dates
and or weekend gate away this weekend.You will sure love it..........
More Pictures after the cut.....
More Pictures after the cut.....
Wednesday, 20 July 2016
$49,400USD (NGN17.7M) for a Clutch: Hermes got the Big Girls.
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Hermes Pilpat Clutch up for $49,000 on usa.hermes.com |
Hermes is
a brand that has got great celebs and ladies in generally when it comes to
handbags. Remember in years past and up on till now, the Hermes Birkin bag had made huge
weaves among great celebs like Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham, Heidi Klum, Jane Birkin, Bethenny Frankel, Olivia
Palermo, Kimora Lee, Beyoncé, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson, Irina Shayk, Tamala Jones,
just to mention but a few. Then down in Nigeria, we’ve spotted Genevieve Nnaji,
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Seyi Shay, Annie Idibia and may be a few other Nigerian
big girls in Hermes Birkin. Hermes has also got this record of producing the world’s most
expensive handbag sold at $298,000; so for me obviously it’s
a brand for the upper class, it is all about luxury and status.
Tuesday, 19 July 2016
Duro Olowu: A Nigerian Fashion Designer I admire
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Duro Olowu Harlem Deco-print cloqué dress |
Duro Olowu career in fashion design explain so very well the
phrase “follow your dream or passion”. He was born in Lagos to a Nigerian
father and a Jamaican mother, studied law but finally settle for career in
fashion designing.
Alluring piece with fine tailoring of prints mixed with
other vintage fabrics is Duro Olowu’s signature. He’s been able to infuse elegance, glamour
and class into African traditional design hence the reason lots of prominent
personalities around the world had been styled in Duro's pieces; now this is aside other
remarkable achievement he had made as a fashion designer.
As usual, he’s showcased amazing, sophisticated and
luxurious pieces in his spring summer 2016 and Fall winter 2016 collection. Take
a look…
Monday, 18 July 2016
Sleepwear: Would You Rock it to a Party or on a Red Carpet?
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Image from instyle.co.uk |
For a couple of years now, sleepwear (pajamas, sleep gowns, sleep
robes etc.) have increasingly been worn as outerwear or outing wear by some
celebrities. I have viewed this particular trend with mixed feelings maybe
because of my background, however, I could also say that I think a lot of
people especially in the Africa region have not embraced this “unusual trend”
of wearing sleepwear as outerwear. So wearing pajamas to the public place seems
to be a fashion taboo that seems to have been broken by some American and
British celebrities, hmm!!!!! Sounds interesting? But the big questions are, is
the “sleepwear as outerwear trend” a trend that has come stay for much longer?
Is it a trend meant only for people who have guts because I can assure you that
it takes gut for one to step out in a sleepwear; is it a trend that will in no
time spread across continent, being that popular African celebrities may not have
been spotted in sleepwear on red carpets or in parties yet?
Saturday, 16 July 2016
My Fave from Dolce and Gabbana Summer 2016.
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Dolce & Gabbana summer 2016 Sparkling Night Collection |
In my opinion, Dolce & Gabbana is that one brand that
has got stunning peculiarity. For me,D & G designs stand out always; I love
their creativity, the story embedded in their pieces and all. Now, because D
& G had captured my attention in the past, I decided to have a tour of
their website and see what they have this season and guess what! They never
disappoint me. Their summer 2016 collections are simple out of this world.
Friday, 15 July 2016
It’s Weekend: Casual Outing Outfit Ideas (Part 1)
Style Inspiration: Spring Summer 2016 Round Glasses that must be in Your Closet
Chanel Oval Frame Sunglasses |
As we all know garment without good accessories always makes one look flat, so in other to add extra points, highlight your looks and
give yourself the desire classy, fashionable or stylish touch, you needs
one or more accessories on.
Let us not also forget that there different accessories for
different outfit just like there are different accessories for different occasion,
seasons and all. But I will be writing today on that one accessory that conventionally
seems right for every occasion,which in my opinion, every classy lady or man must
have…..and that issss “Sunglasses”.
Thursday, 14 July 2016
$14,000USD Dollar Dress from Gucci; Who Rocks it first in Nigeria
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Sequine with Crystal Embroidered Dress from Gucci |
Right now,I am anxiously waiting to see the first Nigerian celeb to work this dress. Me love it though but the economy...........
See more pictures after the cut.............
Events: The Big4 Fashion Shows.
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Oscar De La Renta @ NYFW 2015 |
Taking place at the world's 4 biggest fashion hubs, this year’s
fashion week, 2016 will go from New York to London, to Milan and Paris.
Event Line-up:
New York Fashion Week Men which started on the 11th
of July 2016 will be ending today 14th of July 2016.
- New York Fashion Week (NYFW) - 8th to 15th September 2016.
- London Fashion Week (LFW) - 16th to 20th September 2016
- Milan Fashion Week (MFW) - 21st to 27th September 2016
- Paris Fashion Week (PFW) - 28th September to 5th October 2016
Some Photos from 2015 Fashion Week....
Monday, 11 July 2016
Style Tips: Crochet and Knit Everything
Crochet Boleros: Boleros in crochet and not just machine knit always come out cute because of the effects the eyelets give.
Some year ago, wears made using knit and crochet technique were so traditional and were never seen as good fashion especially in the African region; in the Western region, they were basically for winter and autumn. The good thing today is,so much creativity has been put into knitting and crocheting and it might interest you to know that a lot of lovely wearable pieces and much more can be made using knitting and crocheting techniques.
Some year ago, wears made using knit and crochet technique were so traditional and were never seen as good fashion especially in the African region; in the Western region, they were basically for winter and autumn. The good thing today is,so much creativity has been put into knitting and crocheting and it might interest you to know that a lot of lovely wearable pieces and much more can be made using knitting and crocheting techniques.
Friday, 8 July 2016
I am Loving These Plus Sizes
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Courtney Noelle Model |
I run an online clothing line(Click here to see) that 80 percent of the time deal in "Plus Sizes", reason being because I love curvy
shapes.
As a teenage girl, I had always admired models, the slim looking
runway and magazine covers models however, I had admired more ladies with
curves in the hourglass (i.e. figure8) body shape though.
Wednesday, 6 July 2016
Trend Alert; Denim on Prints and Denim on Denim.
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Denim Shirt on Print Midi Skirt |
Denim shirt is that one piece that in my opinion has become a must have in every stylish lady’s wardrobe, reason being because it has so much evolved today from the work cloth it was originally designed for in America to generically acceptable outfit that can be worn or mixed with almost every kind of garment.
Trust Africans, we are very creative set of people and this is evident in the way we are able to mix and combine unusual fabric to create an amazing outfit.
Sunday, 3 July 2016
See How It Went Down; AFWN 2016!!!
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Day 1: The Conference was worth every bit of time spent as lots of fashion industry professionals delivered very useful lectures on the following topics:
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