Florals are like the all- time classics to me. They are so beautiful and are very feminine and ladylike when done tastefully. Unlike popular belief that floral prints are reserved for the closets of grannies or for outdated table cloths, florals are making a come back in Summer 2018 and I am all for it. For my NOLA trip, I decided to ‘dorn one of my favorite floral pieces. It’s a mix on the pattern because I used large and bold prints for both top and bottom which gives a more sophisticated and modern touch.. Also, to balance the boldness of this look, I choose a cleaner/crisper silhouette. Furthermore, these pieces…
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The Peplum…
As opposed to common belief, peplums aren’t every curvy girl’s best friend. Most of them don’t really hide the “problem areas” as much we would want them to. Over the years, peplums and I have had a love hate relationship, the waist line wouldn’t hug me properly and the peplum itself always felt like it was trying too hard however, over time we have reached an understanding and it works beautifully with my frame. If I may say so, out of all the silhouettes in my closet, the peplum is one that always stays in trend. Its silhouette is extremely versatile in terms of how it can be styled: pants,…
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Femme Naturale…
More often than not, we find ourselves being apologetic for just being us. We apologize from a spectrum of things : vital to inconsequential. I do not condone rudeness nor disrespect however, I am all for people taking a stand for what they truly believe and who they truly are. My name is Ife, I am from Nigeria, West Africa. I AM A BLACK, PLUS SIZE ENTREPRENEUR WHO STILL LOVES HER ICE-CREAM AS MUCH AS SHE LOVES FASHION. I love the size that I am in right now, I love the skin that I represent and the race I symbolize.. I love my smarts and I won’t apologize for being…
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Purple Royale…
It is no secret that Nigerians go all out and more for weddings, flamboyancy runs in our blood I would say 😊. Every Nigerian knows the unwritten rule for occasions “Thou shalt look your best at a gathering ” hence we all dress the part and make sure we do our culture proud no matter what. I love it though 😋 Although, being the “perfect” wedding guest can be exhausting because not only are you looking for the silhouette that nods to your aesthetic but also representative of the wedding theme, we should endeavor not loose sight of the in-between. Have fun in your process, from preparation to execution. I certainly…
