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Category: Fashion

  • Irresistible charm of leather

    Irresistible charm of leather

    TALK about leather and you find a number of must-have designer handbags, clutch bags, purses and totes. Here you would also find a number of designs that a lot of fashion buffs cannot resist.

    Its uniqueness comes with high quality material that brings panache to a woman’s total outlook.

    Leather is a durable and flexible material created by the tanning of animal rawhide and skin – often cattle hide. There is indeed a wide variety available and they are made with fish skin, tiger, deerskin, kangaroo, crocodile, snake, ostrich and other animals.

  • Time to show off your shoulders

    Time to show off your shoulders

    IF you have clean and clear shoulders, then you have to flaunt it. This clearly is the message from ladies with class, those who wear dresses or blouses that do not cover the shoulders. This is not new on the fashion scene but what makes it dynamic is the transformation that the design has gone through over the years.

    The creativity and dexterity of our designers make the off-the-shoulder continue to find its way back in different ways. You can try this design with sleeve crop tops, jersey dresses, lace shift dresses or a wedding dress.

  • Bhaira’s top 10

    Bhaira’s top 10

    Bhaira Mcwizu, actress and AMBO Season 3 winner, reveals her favourite things to Kehinde Oluleye

     

    Favourite shoe designer

    Sals Peters by Salome Peters

     

    Favourite bag designer

    BM by Bayray Mcwizu

     

    Favourite wrist watch

    Peridot

     

    Favourite Nigeria designer

    Deola Sagoe

     

    Favourite perfume

    Vera Wang

     

    Favourite pet

    Dogs

     

    Favourite quote

    Taste your words before you say them

     

    Favourite car

    Aston Martins

     

    Favourite skirt

    Highwaist Pencil skirt

     

    Favourite holiday spot

    Tinapa Resort, Obudu Cattle Ranch

  • Be versatile with velvet

    Be versatile with velvet

    LOOK around and you would definitely find a trendy chic wearing a dress, skirt and other accessories made with velvet. As a matter of fact, they are pretty much in with different variations and styles. Its uniqueness is that it can wear the items together or as separates depending on the effect you want to create.

    Velvet is a type of woven turfed fabric in which the cut threads are evenly distributed with a short dense pile, which gives it a distinctive feel. It comes in a variety that includes the chiffon or transparent velvet, crushed, devore, embossed Lyons and Nacre. The silk variety is more expensive than the plain velvet and it is usually shinier and softer than the cotton variety. The snag, however, is that the fabric is difficult to clean but modern dry cleaning has made things better.

  • Getting hotter by the day

    Getting hotter by the day

    WHAT’S hot in the fashion scene? Well, if you take a peep around, especially at parties and other glam events, you would find excitement in our ladies clad in the Yoruba traditional outfits. In the past, the buba and iro made simple and mature fashion statements at events. But in the past few months, it has made a dramatic u-turn and a lot of our ladies have diverted from the simple old school combination to fascinating outlooks in the shorter sleeved buba and mini wrapper.

    Their dexterity could be seen in the way they use contrasting colours, embroidery and studs to tell tales of panache. Many have shown that the buba and iro need not be boring as long as you choose a design that flatters your figure and a colour that flatters your figure, skin tone and make stunning style statements. This is also a season to look inwards, juxtapose the print stylishly and make fashionable statements. Whatever your style preference, there is bound to be a look that’s perfect for you.

  • Look gorgeous despite cold weather

    Look gorgeous despite cold weather

    MAINTAIN all the signature elements of your outfit by rocking the transition from the dry season to the wet season.

    All you have to do is simply include some of the must-have pieces that are oh-so-popular this season. Sport stylish top or turtleneck as the weather might still be cold especially in the morning, and pair it with stylish pants (trousers) or skirt and jacket that look cool on the same ensemble.

    Moreover, make sure you have those practical and chic shoes at hand in various hues to complete your wardrobe. In order to stay warm at all times, make sure that you choose an A-list jacket and cashmere/morfla design that cheers up your mood as well as outfit.

    The market offers an infinite selection of these in a wide colour and print. Floral print is one of the most inspiring patterns that managed to fight its way through the various seasons and still remains voguish; but you can go for purple, banana yellow, naval blue, gold, cream, chocolate or wine to complement the season’s mood!

    For dinner or night events, go for stylish clothes that cover up almost 80 percent part of the body. The cold day’s ideal outfits above come to your rescue and help you organise your wardrobe as well as apparel in order to preserve the flawless and voguish allure of your look in spite of the cold weather.

  • Be wild in animal print

    Be wild in animal print

    ANIMAL print is still the in-thing with the in-crowd! Exotic animal prints of different shades, styles and patterns seem to be the new look of this season. They have magic of their own that add some sparkle to one’s look. Striking leopard prints are sexy, wild and at the same time stylish.

    They feature in all sort s of fabrics. Ankara, adire, chiffon, satin, silk cotton, velvet etc. And they are flaunted in variety of designs, as tank top, tunic top, dinner gown, boubou, nighties, corset, shirt and what have you.

    Whether used with accessories, clothes, bags, shoes, belts and what have you, look special and different in a crowd this season – go for animal print. When you feel like showing off your wild side, nothing speaks like a sexy animal print.

    Animal print do’s and don’ts

    *Be sure to keep it simple. Begin the trend with just one power piece, like a dress, handbag, blouse or scarf.

    *Stay with just one animal print. If you mix leopard with zebra, or leopard on leopard, it makes you look funny.

  • Rules for colour blocking

    Rules for colour blocking

    COMBINING colours from the same family creates harmonious look. You can create some amazing combinations by pairing bright pinks with vivid fuchsias, or turquoise with royal blue.

    Stick to the same tone by keeping warmer tones like orange and red together

    Think of colour combos that you find on opposite sides of the colour wheel. Try putting a regal purple skirt with a contrasting fiery orange blouse – the result will be amazing

    If you would like something to go with the spring pastel trend, try lime green with melon or rosebud pink for a pleasantly jarring combination

    With all these colours in your outfit, it’s totally fine to throw in a splash of neutral. Whether you are wearing coloured denim or a complete colour-blocked outfit, the best way to balance it all out is with a pair of neutral shoes; think of nudes and blacks. Once you have mastered the art of colour blocking, you can start exploring different shoe/bag options, but as a beginner, we believe that neutrals are the way to go!

  • Chika’s top 10

    Nollywood actress, Oguine Chika, reveals her favourite things to Kehinde Oluleye

     

    Favourite shoes designer

    Christian Louboutin

     

    Favourite underwear

    Victoria secrets

     

    Favourite dinner wear

    A long sleeveless gown any colour with a pop of red lipstick and a clutch bag, it works for me anyday.

     

    Favourite perfume designer

    Fendi, Giorgio by Beverly Hills, Perry Ellis, by Gucci too

     

    Favourite bag designer

    It just has to be burberry, I’ve a whole lot of them,I also like Guess bags.

     

    Favourite drink

    Russian Vodka is very nice, its not like the ones from France and Dubai or Alaba Market, Blue label isn’t bad.

     

    Favourite musician

    Hollywood Adele,Christiana Aguleire, Wale. Kendrick Lamar. Nollywood- ASA and 2face.

     

    Favourite sunglasses Chanel, Emporio Armani.

     

    Favourite eaarings

    I like Oprah stud earings for day or round silver and gold earings and chandelier for night.

     

    Favourite car

    Acura Contour,

    BMW X6

  • Inspiring street style

    Inspiring street style

    Ankara jacket, crazy wedge booties, ankara maxi dress and skirts, animal prints and more are incredibly what fashionistas are wearing right now.

    One stylish black blazer- It goes with most things in your wardrobe and transcends the trends. A great tailored and well-fitted jacket can be paired with everything from work trousers to jeans.

    Turtleneck sweater- Neckline trends come and go like weather, but a turtleneck sweater has earned its place as a classic.

    Multiple-strands beads or pearls necklace- Feminine pearls and beads are the perfect trend-proof accessory to complement your look. Wear gray pearls with black for a sexy tonal look, or choose layers of creamy white pearls worn with a simple black sheath dress for a perfect cocktail dress look.

    Large handbags- The bigger the bag, the better, and they all work under everything from cardigans to jackets or gowns.

    Pumps, crazy wedge soles and stilettos shoes- They are a great choice when it comes to looking kinky.