Kanye's Ripped Shirt; To Have or Not?

Apart from being just a rapper, Kanye West is a fashion icon and can literally rock anything!  Kanye and Fiancée, Kim indulged in a little retail therapy on Black Friday (November 29), hitting up The Webster boutiques in Miami, Florida. He wore a shirt  that looks like “Fear of God” but unfortunately, it seems he bought it that way. Those t -shirts are over a $100. I really don't know why he dresses like that, but it’s supposed to be cool because everybody knows he can afford it so he wears such. Would you go out with your boyfriend or fiancée in this shirt?

 

Fashion Backward! Enough to Turn your Heads

I was paging through FW photos and saw no fewer than four men wearing backwards jackets. And I was like, where have I seen that before? -AH! Po wore one on La La Anthony's full court life and Alasia on America Next Top Model, season 14. Then, I read that a motorcyclist was riding and wearing his jacket as he always did, backwards; this unorthodox method made the jacket more comfortable while riding. So, this idea of wearing jackets backwards has become a way of pushing fashion forward/backward. Behold the looks:

The Mess in Messi's Suit

No disrespect to the world's best footballer and to the club fans! I know very little about football but I know that Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi is an Argentine footballer who plays as a forward for La Liga club FC Barcelona and the Argentina national team. I goggled it of course-lol. He may be the best in the world but has zero dress sense. Whatever, his fans love him! Behold, the awful suits....

 

I can't even look at this twice! This is probably the worst of his outfits which was donned during an event for Pepsi in China. Who designed this??

QUICKIE: When was the last time you did something for the first time?

Is it too late to say Happy Thursday? well, sorry it's coming late! Ok, I was listening to one of my favourite rappers, Drake --yes, I love rap music :) and this line hit me; "When was the last time you did something for the first time" really? This got me thinking. I wouldn't lie, but I don't even remember the last time I did something for the first time, like my routines are always the same. Is that bad? Would love to read yours, do share.
  

PS: Nominate Jennifer Mairo Akporehe as 2014 CNN hero. Kindly go here  to nominate her and you may quickly check her blog to understand why you need to nominate her. Thanks!

Toke Makinwa and Rita Dominic at the 'ELOY' Awards

I love Toke Makinwa, who doesn't? Apart from her jumping from one event to another I love what she does on her vlog. Ok, the 2013 edition of Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards took place on Sunday (November 24) and Makinwa was one of the nominees. She stepped out in a Monochrome frock and I love that she chose this colour palette. I also love her flawless makeup. She looked stunning!!!

Photos from MTV Shuga Premiere

The award-winning TV drama series MTV Shuga season 3 held yesterday(November 26) at the Silverbird Cinemas, Victoria Island, Lagos. The premiere screened four episodes, out of a total of eight episodes shot for the series. Directed by Biyi Bandele, the popular drama series revolves around sex, youth and relationship, casting more light on issues like HIV/AIDS, gender discrimination/violence and peer pressure. It will commence airing on MTV Base channel from December 1. Below are the Red Carpet photos:

 

 

There are always some moments on red carpets but errrr...Biyi, this is Nigeria and not South Africa-lol. Well, I am not here to diss anyone but want you guys to have fun looking at the few photos I have :)

Victoria Beckham: Outfits are practical

The Spice Girls star-turned-fashion designer - who has children Brooklyn, 14, Romeo, 12, Cruz, nine, and two-year-old Harper with husband David - admits her accessories choices stem out of necessity to conceal the fact she doesn't get much sleep as a busy working mother.
She said: ''These days, I'm up with at least one of my children most of the night, so I always wear a pair of sunglasses and a really good handbag.''
While Victoria is known for a slender silhouette, she insists she is also a fan of ''loose fitting'' garments.
Speaking to Mytheresa.com: ''I love the fitted signature dress and that's a look that people associate with me, but then I also like to wear something looser, whether it's a loose-fitting pant or shirt or whatever it might be.''
And despite her success as a fashion designer, Victoria admits she is still surprised to have made a career out of her hobby.
She added: ''I've always loved fashion even when I was in music. You know, it's funny; I never set out to create a brand. What I do really was a hobby. I love what I do. I am blessed to have a job that doesn't really feel like a job. I'm enjoying it. I'm learning along the way.

 

Victoria Beckham always wears sunglasses to hide her tiredness...I love her!

 

 

Picked from BANG showbiz

Hot Trends to Rock to Work

Trendy clothes are always making its debut every season and just because you’re sitting at a desk all day doesn’t mean that you can’t have a little fun with your wardrobe. You don’t have to ditch your chic pencil skirts or tailored blazers—simply amp up your style by incorporating a few key trends into your workday attire.

Maxi dresses and skirts are not only comfortable, but they are also incredibly chic. You can dress up a casual cotton maxi dress with a slim or bold belt, or tailored blazer. If your workplace is a bit more formal, opt for a silk maxi skirt with a structured top and pair of pumps for a look that’s pretty and polished.

The Best and Worst Dressed at "The Glam Wedding"- My Pick

Last Saturday (23rd November) was indeed an eventful one in Lagos. The talented Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage married her sweetheart Tunji "Tee-Billz" Balogun at The Ark Event Center, with lots of celebrities and well wishers present. I am sure by now you would have seen all the photos, so I wouldn't want to bore you but just show you some of my best and worst dressed.

Confession Of A Shopaholic

I have a problem, and it's called shopping! I am always online shopping (but never purchasing) so I have a lot of "wants". Actually, what I always do is go through the items, add them to my basket, then close the browser afterwards - weird, I know! But anyways, below are the very few items I will love to add to my wish list and probably purchase them when I grow up!-lol.

3.1 Phillip Lim Navy Croc 31 Hour Bag and Sophie Hulme Zip Top Bowler Satchel. I Love these babies!

I am now in desperate want of a high-low dress/skirt.

Stepping into the military zone (the colour that is),  this wedge sneakers is a big trend and a must have.

This is what I call style meets comfort. I'm loving the new ballet flats. My favourite are the cap-toe ones.

What trends are you looking forward to? I am still working on my wardrobe but I am loving coral, pleats, some neon, ballet flats, and floral....okay so that's pretty much everything, but if you have a style blog, I would love to see it! Just leave your site below Please.

The 60s chic

No doubt that new looks are from the past. The 60s Trend is so offering in terms of clothes, looks, styles that I really think has got today’s Fashion Trends to plunge into and learn a few things while wearing them. As a fashionista, feel free to pick one look or item of the 60s shelves and translate it to today's style. Designers like Mary Quant, Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Rudi Gernreich, Emilio Pucci, Bonnie Cashin, Givenchy, and the House of Biba challenged every tradition of fashion design and created the miniskirt, bold Warhol- and Mondrian-inspired prints, and A-line dresses made of materials like plastic and paper, crop tops, pointed toes, checkerboard and stripes prints, pops of bright colours, and monochromatic outfits… It’s a huge decade with a bit of something for us all.

Tiwa's Native Attire

The talented Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage got married today, 23rd November 2013 at the Ark Event Centre, Lagos. I really love her native attire. Check her photos Here

Midi Skirts :: Must Have or Not

Fashion has a huge hold on me, I can get the-bored-too-soon impulses but when it comes to fashion I’m the exact opposite. Does this make insane? I mean, I do love every piece of clothing and I try to look trendy but skirts?? errrr...Ok, Midi-Skirts are massive this season, I see that it gives the lower body this exaggerated beauty. So, I'm going to be channelling my energy into this fairy-tale look. Whether in toned down hues or bold neon shades, prints or patterns these full shapes make one look like retro dolls in a very modern sophisticated way. It is however funny that one day fashion is praising mini skirts and the next is all about longer hems. Anyway, it's only in fashion, that the old and new or past and present live well side by side with the help of reinvention. Would you trade your mini-skirts for Midi?

Keep your HAT ON!!

Hats, caps, berets are the coolest fashion gimmicks ever! Once upon a time was a mass obsession with the berets. Well, the sporty & grunge head-cover pieces are still in though, But The Hats are really trending. Be sure to rock it all in any colour, texture or print. Now you may be slightly puzzled as to what the hell have hats in common with punk’s ubiquity, but don't worry Its just a way of pushing fashion forward. Here are some photos of our fashion bloggers with their Hats

Michelle Obama's Biggest Fashion Regret

The First Lady of the United State , Michelle Obama is known for her unique style sense. Whether it's a Pricey dress to an affordable outfits, her choices are typically lovely and well-suited for her body type and personality. However, she regretted ever wearing shorts in 2009 on their family vacation to the Grand Canyon.
On Tuesday (19th, November), the first lady was a guest on BET's "106 & Park" and an audience member asked her about her biggest fashion regret. "I am kind of always happy with what I'm wearing, I think," she said. "Sometimes I forget I'm the first lady and I'm running around in shorts. I know the first time we went on a family vacation, I had shorts on getting off of Air Force One and that created a huge stink because people were like, 'She's wearing shorts getting off of Air Force One!' And I thought, 'What? We're on vacation!' It was hot!" She added, "So I've avoided shorts getting off of Air Force one"--aww I think she looked great. This shows how down to earth it. I think she looked great. I do hope we would one day see our first lady in shorts. coughs

She stands out for wearing big chain retailers like H&M, the Gap, and Talbots. Shorts or no shorts, she's a fashion killer and I love her!

Picked from Yahoo news

Nigerian Artists Stepped In The Military Zone

No shotguns involved. Just pure soldier-combat inspired fashion. As restrictive as a Camo Trend may appear to be, designers have proved us the contrary with an infinite play of colours, patters and cuts, so if green & khaki are not your thing, don't worry Camo comes in any colour as long as the army vibe is in there somewhere. This trend is taking over 2013 street styles, and our celebrities also rocked it

Terry G in full camo look with Bodyguards

Tux Dresses You Can't Say No To

I 'm happy that the holiday season is coming! In fact, it is safe to say it is upon us. The quest of finding the perfect outfit to wear to the numerous celebrations can be a daunting one. But this holiday season, switch things up and don a tuxedo dress. They can be dressed up or worn casually, making them perfect for any event. Here are some Tux dresses you can choose from:

 

Peridot London

 

 

Warehouse

Photos: Mo Abudu, Eku Edewor, Omawumi, Waje, Stephanie Coker, Uti Nwachukwu, and More at Multichoice Nigeria’s 20th Anniversary

This year marks the 20th year of MultiChoice in Nigeria. The Anniversary took place at the Eko Convention Center, Victoria Island Lagos, on Sunday (17th November). Check the Red carpet photos below:

Get in my Closet

I love bright colours!! But I do combine my outfits reasonably. Nobody wants to see a girl dressed up looking like a clown so it's important to play with colours that suits my tone.  If you have been following my blog, you would notice I love jumpsuits, dresses, blazers, pants, leopard prints, Ankara prints but you can never catch me on a mono-strap or pale colours!  I love Shoes with very high heels, I am 5ft 9inch and my shoe inches are always 5.5.
Ok, here is what it looks like.

Amazing Tuesday Styling Ideas

Happy Tuesday Everyone! As always, I give you style inspirations but I just couldn't do that yesterday. I truthfully felt inspired but for some reason, my energy dropped! it happens, right. Ok, I am here now to show you some ah-ma-zing styles you can rock to the office or to your business meetings. I decided to choose each look in a skirt, a dress and a pant. Behold, the looks:

First up is a satin bow-tie shirt in pale pink and a high waisted black skirt. A rose gold watch with a leather strap, and a brown tote accentuate this look.

Photo: Karen Igho's Aso Ebi

The Big Brother Africa 2011 winner, Karen Igho attended her First celebrity Wedding in their blue Aso-ebi velvet dress, looking all stunning! I know I'm a bit late on this news and I am pretty sure you have seen it all on other blogs. But I just love that Karen gave us something different. She chose a décolleté dress style, a simple jewelry, a designer sunglasses and her Gele (head tie) is on point! Do you like?

Pointless Oufits

Unless you're Lady Gaga, pants are incredibly useful. Same with t-shirts, jackets and the rest -- each clothing item in our closets serves an important function. But every now and then, you stumble upon a piece of clothing that just baffles the mind. You find yourself stopping and thinking, "Why was this even made?" You immediately want to turn to the closest person and ask, "Why would anyone ever wear this?" especially in this hot weather in Nigeria... Behold, the pointless outfit ever!

 

I still do not understand what purpose this cummerband serves. I would just like it to go away, because, frankly, it kills a good tuxedo or better still, turn this into a purse. The Merriam-Webster defines it as a "a broad waistband usually worn in place of a vest."  so why keep it?

Bring it on Monday!

I am really sorry for my absence yesterday. it was due to some little issues I was having with my internet- you know how it can be in naija- Anyway, I am back now and hope not to be in absent again! Hope you had a great weekend. As for me, I am really inspired this morning and would want to share a lot with you! So, Monday bring it on.. I am ready! sure you are...

Saturday Inspiration

I love prints!!! It can virtually go on anything but be careful when wearing one, you may easily go fashion faux pas! Ok, this afternoon I have decided to put together an Ankara print for a Saturday go-out look.

You may rock this peplum Ankara top and short to the mall, movies or to the beach. All you need is the right accessories to match.

Dress That Label For Less



Like every other lady on earth, of course will crave to own a designer outfit. But then again, not all of us can own one. Some may think of the unthinkable, Buying fake designer handbags or outfits that is.

What's the point really when you can actually be styled for less. Even the top celebrities sometimes wear the high street fashion so, why not look elegant in a simple outfit for less!

My very own numero uno fashionista, Kim Kardashian stuck to the classic colour palette of black and white and she looked simple and chic. She paired an affordable Topshop Roll Back Crop Tee with a black pencil skirt and Céline ankle-strap pumps:

 

 

How Best Would You Rock This?

The Ghanaian Actress, Yvonne Nelson posted a picture of her with Rihanna and Paris Hilton wearing same piece from the young American designer, Alexander Wang. The question is not who wore it best because they all look gorgeous to me, the real question is how best would you rock this?

 
I love that Paris Hilton simply made the ensemble appear rather elegant by teaming it with a pair of black platform shoes and a piece of jewelry .

Share your ideas Please.

Video: Rihanna's What Now

Rihanna dropped on VEVO the music video for “What Now” today (November 15th) at 9am , the sixth single lifted from 2012 “Unapologetic” album. She rocks a mullet and goth-inspired attires in her newly released song. It’s a simple music video but it’s definitely visually engaging. The music video for “What Now” was filmed in Thailand and directed by Darren Craig, Jeff Nicholas and Jonathan Craven of The Uprising Creative. I like her psycho role and the effects used on the video. Watch Video below

Genevieve Nnaji's Artistic Expression

The art of rendering one's own image on canvas is still going strong even in this era of the much more elegant iPhone mirror pic. This self-portraiture has been an enduring form of artistic expression since basically the beginning of time (the Biblical Adam could, in fact, be considered the first self-portrait).
 Nigerian Actress, Genevieve Nnaji also shared her self-portrait made by some of her fans on Instagram yesterday. The best part of this painting to me is its intricately rendered hair (in the third picture), a detail that lets us know the realism in general, and that she isn't cutting any corners where her beauty is concerned. I love her!
 Do you like?

Nicole's Skintight Piece

The former Pussy Cat Dolls member rocked a cat-suit as she attended Sushi Samba's first birthday on Tuesday night in London, but she apparently left her underwear at home. The singer turned heads at a party wearing a black and silver suit with fishnet panelling that made it clear there was no room for undergarments.
I don't blame Nicole Scherzinger for wearing this super sexy cat-suit. She had expressed in the past that she believes she might have a better career if she were more slutty- and I pretty much agree! Check her pictures below:

Guess Who..?

The award winning TV personality, Labi Olayori is a sweetheart. I'm sure a lot of us know she's jovial and kind hearted but she a no-nonsense taker! Wondering how I knew? she's my friend-duh. Ok, She recently launched her show on TVC called "The Labi Show".  Now the news is, she shared her picture of  Olamide's 'Baddest Guy Ever Liveth' Album Cover Pose too!!! Yes, this is news ( in Linda Ikeji's voice-lol. ) Do you like?

Photos: More on Olamide's Fans

This is hilarious! I have been reading other blogs and I came across some awkward pictures of Olamide's fans rocking His 'Baddest Guy Ever Liveth' Album Cover Pose. Now the funny part is, my friends even took out time to do same. See pictures below:

 

Mercy Aigbe Rocks Sequin in the Day

The talented Yoruba Actress knows how to rock her outfit anytime, anywhere!. She's wearing a lovely Ankara frock with sequin details with her ombre hair pushed to the side. Do you like?

Up Close and Stylish

@upcloseandstylish. If you don't know her, you definitely have been living under a rock! ok, let me tell you about her. She's a wife, a mother, a diva and one of my fashion inspirations. Of course her clothes are very pricey but she also shops at forever 21, topshop, and h&m occasionally. Her favourite footwear designer is the legendary Chritian Loubotin (my friends call it lobatan-lol). Her favourite handbags are from Louis Vuitton and Hermes birkin range....did you just go wow? yes! she's really expensive! Her jeans brand would be Rag and Bones and Jbrand. And of course, no outfit is complete without jewelry. Her first choice of jewelry would be Cartier.
In essence, you may use her style as guide and find something similar for a fraction of the price! Alright, here are few photos of her outfits that I really love!

QUICKIE : WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST DATING MISTAKE?

Ok! As we all know, this blog is about fashion, But I would like to quickly drift away from that. I was reading my best friend's blog http://www.jennifermairo.com/site/the-blog-my-inner-space/ and this caught my attention. Really, let me ask, what is your biggest dating mistake? What do you do when a guy/lady you like doesn’t like you back, and what are your dating deal-breakers?
I would be glad to see what your answers are.

Best of Toke Makinwa...

My favourite OAP - on air personality- is no doubt a show stopper. She sure knows how to turn heads and make your jaw drop, literally!
Ok, I've taken some time out to combine 10 of her best looks over time for you to see. Hope you like.

Styled by MsModish, she wore this blue high slit dress to the Butterscotch Evening event. Stunning!

 

Splurge: Rita Dominic Stuns in Lanre Da-Silva Top and Short

The popular Nigerian actress, Rita Dominic wore Lanre Da Silva's colour storm collection to the Day 1 of Africa International Film Festival in Tinapa, Calabar, Nigeria.

Which look do you prefer?

EMA Fashion

The 2013 MTV Europe Music Awards held at Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 10th with lot of singers dressed up good while most of them dared to bare a lot of skin on the red carpet. The event 

was filled with daring and bold flashy outfits. Celebrities like Miley Cyrus not only bared a lot of skin in a tiny mini dress, but also lit a blunt on the stage! Well, I would really love to see our Nigerian celebs dare fashion! 
Which is your wow, hmm, huh or nay?

Miley Cyrus rocked a lace-up Tupac and Biggie dress from New York Vintage with Tom Ford knee-length printed boots.

Style Inspiration: Classy Day

If you have been reading this blog, you would notice I love to post my style inspiration on Mondays. Ok, here is idea on a classy Monday morning look.

 

 

 

 

Photos: Yvonne Vixen Ikwere, Omoni Oboli, Nkiru Anumudu, Linda Ikeji, Sasha P and More at the 2nd Butterscot​ch Evenings Event

The 2nd Butterscotch evening events held yesterday, 9th November 2013 at the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos with lots of celebrities present. Here are some of the red carpet looks.

The New Beauty Potions

 After watching countless Disney cartoons like "Snow White," "Don's Fountain of Youth" and "Pirates of the Caribbean," we grew up believing that there was a real fountain of youth you could drink from, with elixirs that could turn back time- Lol. Well, Skincare brands are trying to convince us that we can drink ourselves younger. These drinkable beauty shots that claim to give you younger-looking skin are LAC Taut Collagen Shots and Fountain The Beauty Molecule. They are blended on the premise that gulping down these anti-aging treatments will get them into the blood stream quicker, as opposed to applying them topically. These potent beauty drinks are quite affordable ($96 and $40, respectively), as they contain collagen (the protein that breaks down as we age and leads to wrinkles) and an ingestible form of hyaluronic acid (a common ingredient found in serums that helps to rejuvenate skin).
Would you drink up for better-looking skin?

Picked from The Huffington post

Phtos From the Africa's Next Top Model Launch

The long awaited show is here! I am really excited. The show is a franchise format of America’s Next Top Model, a reality television show created by American supermodel Tyra Banks.  The Nigerian supermodel Oluchi will host the show which  will broadcast tomorrow 10th November, 2013 on DSTV’s Africa Magic Entertainment Channel 151 at 18:00 WAT (19:00 CAT/20:00 EAT).
The launch took place yesterday at the Pra​vada Lounge, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Here are some photos from the launch:

 

Work Hard, Play Hard and Harder!!!

Hello again! How is your day coming? well, I am pretty excited the week is finally over. I posted earlier a perfect outfit for a 'casual Friday look' in Ankara. Now, here is a little twist. As much as most of us would want to be modest in our dressing, it is also important to add a little sexiness for an after-work Friday look! However, If your workplace is on the conservative side, start with a blouse and pumps for day, and save the dressy top and go-out heels for the 6 P.M. switch-out. Done! OK, lets scroll down and gaze at my number one fashionista work-play transition.