“As feminists we have to understand that we can be strong and badass but also take cognizance of the role we play as women” This might seem cliche and beating the already dead horse but the movie ‘‘Black Panther” spoke to me on so many levels hence I decided to do a style tribute to the strong women of Wakanda. I am not going to go into any details about the movie so there would be no spoilers however I will touch on aspects that resonated with me. I choose this outfit for this tribute because it reminds me of the strength and beauty of Africa. The richness of…
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Take the Plunge…
Red is one of my favorite colors, it always has been. Its a hue that is both flattering and enhancing for all shades. It is a perfect transition from summer to fall depending on your accessories, it could actually be the perfect go-to for your closet. You all know that I am about piecing western and traditional pieces to make an outfit so this look is my forte. I recently wore this outfit to a showcase during NYFW and it was a good pick because people appreciated the combination of a solid red with the demure pattern of my Ankara pants. This colors works even for the winter (Hello Christmas!!).…
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SHERO…
By all standards and definitions, a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements and/or noble qualities however, in this present day society, this definition isn’t as gender neutral as one would expect hence, women in the bid to take back their awesomeness have coined their own term Shero (a perfect blend of she as a pronoun and hero) beautiful right.. For plus size Queens, this is very personal to us because everyday is a challenge which we overcome victoriously. We are challenged to face people who do not understand why we are happy with our size, people who want to categorize us, stereotypical minded…
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Vintage x Ankara…
Style is bold and about taking risks but it is also having fun throughout the process of executing your look. This look is everything for me, peep my accessory behind.😊 (I just had to pay my respects). This is a nostalgic look because it reminds me of rides with a grandfather I loved so much. This week’s ootd is a winning combination of summer’s staple, a graphic tee and Ankara pencil skirt. Usually, graphic tees are always paired with Jeans hence I decided to switch it up a bit. The ankara skirt elevates the tee from a casual look to something more sophisticated complimenting the other perfectly. Here, I paired the look…
