Category: Fashion

THE chiffon blouses are the hottest fashion item; they are turning up everywhere, from classic and chic bow-tie necked blouses and even shirt-dresses, in every imaginary colours, pattern, design, style and texture, from twinkling sheer fabrics to thick prints.

Daily change in fashion trends have led to a whole lot of change in the wardrobe of the modern woman. Button-down blouse and tie up neckline blouses are quite haute and in vogue these days. For that formal or informal outings, wear a clean, crisp chiffon shirt or blouse and look polished, professional and current all year round. Blouses with tie at the neck can be worn or combined with pencil skirts, trendy pants, jeans etc.

Nollywood actress, Bimbo Thomas, reveals her favourite things to Kehinde Oluleye

 

Favourite bag designer

Miu Miu & Chloe

 

Favourite wrist watch

Louis Vuitton

 

Favourite earrings

Chandeliers, because I don’t really like necklaces

 

Favourite car

FJ Cruiser

 

Favourite perfume

I wear several perfumes but I’m in love with 212 sexy and fantasy by Britney Spears

 

Favourite underwear

Victoria Secret,

La Zensa

 

Favourite fashion designer

Oscar de la renta and D&G

 

Favourite sunglasses

Michael Kors

 

Favourite dinner wear

Oscar de la renta and D&G

 

Favourite colour

All shades of brown

 

WHILST the aim is to look hot, you should also keep certain things under wraps.

 

Hot date

Get a date in for a romantic night out with your man in something cheerful and sharp yet cozy and comfortable.

 

Casual weekend

Try something just as easy with a little more polish. Our go-to is a breezy maxi skirt, striped tee, and a pair of staple ballet flats. Toss a great bucket bag over your shoulder, and you won’t be caught off guard.

 

Work sophisticated

Whether your office is corporate or casual, there is no better way to channel professional polish than by slipping into a pencil skirt. To top it off, look to this season’s peplum top for a bit of an update that’s made to fit and flatter a woman’s body with its waist-defining shape. Sophisticated little pieces will ensure respect from all.

 

Ball thing

If an invite arrives for a super VIP event, pull out all the stops with a floor-sweeping frock in a charming hue.

Night on the town

Go for glam on a night out. A flirty frock combined with jewel details and this season’s mesh and fur will grant you fashion points too.

MENSWEAR has to find a good balance between the dominant colours of the suits and shirts and the accent colours of things like neckties, pocket squares, and jewelry. Combining colours tastefully is one of the hallmarks of the truly well-dressed man.

Guides to combining colours Base colours come from everything you put on your body. Your suit has a distinct colour and so do the frames of your eyeglasses. Try to have a good knowledge of what each piece brings to the relationship between colours. Large and visible pieces like suits and shirts are your colour that serves as the basis for whatever accents you add. These are the most visible pieces of clothing but don’t necessarily have to shout the outfit. A neutral colour like a dark gray suit or a white shirt will attract the attention of other wears attached to it. If you want people to notice a particular additional such as new eyeglasses, or a wristwatch, wear neutral colours for the most balanced look. A blue-tone colour (navy blue suit or lighter blue dress shirt) is a traditional base for menswear and is often seen as a “youthful” look. It adds more colour than a completely neutral base, which is more eye-catching but also more limited in matching options. There are a few colours that just won’t look good with shades of blue. A coloured colour (brightly coloured/patterned shirts or coloured sports jackets) can be striking but difficult to match. They are also not very appropriate outside of casual occasions. You can blend it with complementary colours to make a colourful base work without clashing.

Neckties are the most common accent for men. They look best when they are either from a similar colour family as the shirt or a complementary colour for contrast.

Pocket squares are similar to neckties in terms of decorative function, but are far less widely-used. Include one in your outfits to add a bit of stylish flash.

Jewelry should generally be understated on a man. The basic rule of thumb is to keep all the metals matching: either gold tones or silver, never both. Men’s jewelries include; watches, rings, and cufflinks.

Briefcases and other bags are rarely a perfect match. Most men find it easiest to own a black bag or a brown bag and then match the bag to their shoes and belt.

Eye glasses can be particularly frustrating if you need to wear them daily and only own one set of frames. Any kind of distinct colour will be a loud note in outfits that don’t go well with that particular colour.