For me, wearing gingham gives me flashback terrors of Nigerian boarding schools such as ill fitted dresses, punishments from seniors and feeling so inadequate amongst my peers. So, how exactly does a grown-up gal wear this wholesome print that she swore against and still look chic? This is my fresh take on wearing gingham. Irrespective of our associated nightmares with gingham or check as it is also fondly called, this print is no longer just a boring print associated with school-girl pinafores and blouses or in my case, boarding house wear, it can fit into your closet now. In the fashion world, gingham rolls around every summer and brings with…
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Suited Up…
We all know that person that wears suits well infact almost too well that makes us green with envy. Well, rocking a suit isn’t as hard as we think it is infact, it’s in all the details, the print, the cut, the silhouette to make you look refined, sharp and also sophisticated. I love a good suit and I am always looking for one that suits my lifestyle and aesthetic. Here are a few tips to getting that perfect suit look. GET THE RIGHT FIT Although the trend now is the oversized look, if you are just trying this look for the first time, it’s best you get one tailored…
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Pleat to meet you…
Happy new month folks!!! Spring is right around the corner and boy isn’t that great.. As we all know, Spring is the transitioning season from Winter to Summer and with this beautiful weather comes softer colors however, lets not get ahead of ourselves and shed the sweaters yet. That being said, sweaters are still a great Spring choice because they can be combined with lighter pieces and colors to elevate the somberness of winter colors. I decided to pair this navy blue sweater with a green pleated skirt. It’s fun and flirty and still compliments my figure also, this outfit is a great addition to your closet as it can…
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My Tribute to WAKANDA…
“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…