Backpacks are stylish still

I wore this sunny summer outfit to the worst summer party ever - Ciroc summer party. I attended the Genevieve summer party the previous week and had such a great time and it was actually for work, so I decided the ciroc summer party might just be as much fun but I was wrong, but hey! I won't bore you with the details.

  

I have been meaning to put up this picture. I love to match in monochrome tones, and yellow is a summer colour so I felt it was very apt for the event. I wanted a bit of fun so I carried my Mango convertible backpack, a jacket for when I got cold, and my beret I wore for the heck of it. lol

The back pack is a nice quirky addition to any outfit you wear. It adds spunk and personality to your outfits. It's different, and it's fun too. 

 

 I chose this outfit because my style is quite boxy, I love my dresses oversize and Palazzo elongates you. This could be restyled with a corporate shirt for the office, and a crop top with flat sandals for the movies. Of course the backpack stays. Lol

 

Wear varying tones of a particular colour for a new approach to the monochrome style. Xoxo- #BoxySilhouettes

When you love the blouse but the time is not right

I bought this blouse 3 years ago in Onitsha main market for 300 Naira, their vintage clothes are to die for. At the time, whenever I put it on, it never felt right, but I refused to discard it. Mom has tried and tried to get rid of it but I knew it could be styled better and could look really good when I wore it, but It just wasn't ever the right time. 

On this day, I decided to take baby steps. You see, when you have an outfit you are unsure of, take baby steps to style it. I took the easy route and styled it with a black skirt and my favourite pair of heels; I love them because they are super comfortable. The bow on the blouse could be worn in front of at the back, I chose to wear it behind because I love back details.

It's a little cropped but thankfully not too short, and they can be worn with pants, skirts, or shorts, I'll like to explore the many possibilities of this blouse now. I love the details on it. I love love love!
But like I said, do you have something you haven't worn in a while because you were unsure? Match it up with black or simple colours and wear heels for added oomph.

It's coco Chanel's birthday today, and her history truly inspires me, will put up a post on her tomorrow. Good night.

Is there anything wrong with predictable style?

 



Janelle Monae is know to bring it on the red carpet time and time again. With every new outfit, she stays true to her signature style; High necks and menswear inspired outfits. You google her and you're assaulted with so many images of her very stylish outfits. Stylistically I'd opine it's too monotonous and it gets boring with time. But then I start to really think about it; Is it wrong to have a predictable style?

 



 

The capes, high necks and the bow ties, all beautiful, different in style and colour, but the same in concept. I love her style, and honestly it's good to stay true to a style that makes you comfortable. I always try to avoid imposing my ideas and opinions on people because everyone is unique in their own way.

Yes it might get boring with time, but you should be the one to determine when to switch it up. I love to take risks but I like to be comfortable. And if you ask my honest opinion, I'll encourage people to take risks and step out of your comfort zone because that's the best way to grow and evolve. I love Janelle monae style, heck I'm rocking a hairdo inspired by her and she's one super stylish woman; 

 

In conclusion I'll say this, if you have a signature style that you stay true to, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it. Are you comfortable? That's the important question. 

 

Stay true to you always!

Two events; One outfit

 

I had a wedding to attend on saturday, and I was really antsy about how my outfit will look. I wanted something simple but stylish, and I needed to be able to wear them as separates for any other occasion. So I thought pencil skirt!

But choosing the blouse gave me a headache, I wanted a cropped blouse, but one that won't ride up so easily hence the short ruffled peplum. Also I love cape style necklines so this asymmetrical one was a no brainer (I thought it all up myself ;) )


I found out about the genevieve summer party two days to the wedding and I knew making seperates was the best decision ever! because it'll be more versatile and I just needed to carry a top along. Natural hair makes my life so easy! I took off my gele, fluffed my hair with water and it was curly again. Threw on my fun cropped blouse which blended beautifully with the theme of the event and the rest was history- Yes it was fun fun fun.
How would you rock two outfits to one event?

The versatility of the corporate shirt

I was extremely tired when I took these photos, though it doesn't show.
I knew I was going to be out and about town, so I decided that I'd wear sneakers. Mom was almost fighting with me because she bought shirts for me and I hadn't worn any, so I faithfully wore a shirt.

I hate corporate shirts, they are so dull, and so not my style, but then again, you can own any piece you want so far as you are comfortable in it. Thus I decided to make it my own by adding sneakers and a headscarf.


I was in no mood for hair or wigs (My hair is under construction ATM so I wear wigs for now) Thus I decided to scarf it and since it was friday that day, I figured ANKARA SCARF!!!



No I'm not one of those girls who wear ankara bangles, shoes and bags; but once in a while I like to go that route. I like that my outfit was easy, and still street style chic. I got loads of funny stares but it's alright.

 I have a lot on my mind I need to off load, so I'll head over to linkedIn to share my thoughts. LOL. I hope you like the outfit..... ciao

 

Read more of my articles and opinions on Happenings.com.ng .

Polka dots, sunny yellow, rerocking dresses

So I am currently trying to rebrand myself, so that's why I have been MIA, and it gets pretty stressful juggling the activities and work and the blog. Ironically I blog for happenings.com.ng/category/fashion. I really wouldn't want to put up the same posts on here. I'm pretty much putting in all my efforts there and trying my best to rebrand with a bang! So please bear with me. Good times are coming.

I recently put up a post about rerocking clothes, especially dresses. At hifashiononline, we are strong advocates of getting maximum wear out of 80% of your wardrobe, and unlike blouses and pants, dresses are harder to rerock, well because they are dresses. So here I am rerocking my polka dot dress

So this outfit today is one of my favorite dresses for lots of reasons I wont bore you with. Unfortunately I have had a hard time rerocking it, because it has a high neck, so the best I can do is a blazer. But I recently got this sweater, woke up late for work this morning, mad dash around the house (the fear of ikate elegushi traffic morning traffic is the beginning of wisdom) didn't plan my today's outfit, but I knew I needed to wear a dress because its easier. Hence my outfit.

I paired my dress with my sweater worn backwards to cover the high neck in front. I just didn't want it to look obvious up front.I belted it, so it defines my waistline and doesn't look bulky, You should do that too unless your going for a boxy layered look, then it's fine. I initially thought the yellow sandals were an overkill, but If you want to tone down an outfit like this, wear black shoes. I love yellow, so I had a sunny happy day. Au courant?

I love my new retro afro curly look, though it's been two days and my dad hasn't attempted to trim it down with his bad mouth. LOL

Photo credits; Mfonobong Akpan; happenings.com.ng/category/lifestyle

Principles; Rights or Wrongs

 

 

I always told myself I was a very principled young lady, with strict standards that I strictly adhere to. But then I see myself bending them, stretching them, pushing my limits, and with time I realize that I no longer know what they were anymore. And it's back to the drawing board. Sometimes when you don't have a name attached to some things, they become easier to acheive, is that correct? I hope so because I have decided to drop the principles and standards and call a spade a spade, rights or wrongs. I pray everyday for discernment and wisdom to make these decisions not based on my judgment but on the precepts if the teachings of the gospel. I try and try everyday to be better it it's not easy. It's difficult to hold on to the things you believe and know, in a world that most times defies the word of God. But I have taken a decision now, it's either right or wrong, no inbetweens. Does anyone share my dilema

 I am wearing my crochet blouse with my favorite green skirt, I stole this hat from my dad, and I wanted to wear heels but I thought naaaah, I'll do sneakers today. I hope you like