Genevieve Magazine and Vueve Clicqout: At Lagos Polo Club.

Polo always brings our the crazies when it comes to fashion…especially hats! In England, it is customary for the ladies to bring out those hats that are too freaky to wear to church for any Polo sporting event. When Genevieve Magazine and Vueve Clicqout hosted ‘Fashion & Style Day Out’ in the 2014 President’s Cup at Lagos Polo Club on the 19th of January, my Nigerian Ladies did not disappoint! Hats off to you guys! (No pun intended). If English Women brought out the crazies when it comes to hats? I think we held our own. Here are a few pictures of what who was wearing at the Polo Event:

 

Nkiru Anumudu in head to toe Dolce & Gabanna, with daughter Zina

Beat fm OAP Toolz

Dolapo Oni

Osas Ighodaro & Tomi Odunsi

Latasha Nwugbe

Michelle Dede & Thelma Ojiji

Data Okorodudu & Vivian Oputa

Beat fm OAP Fade Ogunro & Dimeji Alara

Ene Maya Lawani

Danielle Alakija

Beat FM OAP Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi

Bukky Karibi White(Bobby Taylor),Olayinka Epega, Vane Style’s Veronica Odeka & Lara Rawa.

Liz Yemoja 

Betty Irabor & Nkiru Anumudu

 

SPOTLIGHT ON: LUPITA NYONG’O

Lupita Nyong’o is Hollywood and fashion’s new IT girl! And if you don’t know her…what am I saying? You should! 31 years old Kenyan Lupita Nyong’o has been in the spotlight after her Hollywood debut of ’12 years a Slave’, alongside famous Chiwetel Ejiofor. The movie was a Golden Globe Awards favourite and apparently, so was Lupita! She was crowned one of the best dressed women on the Red carpet, and also nominated Golden Globes Best supporting actress. 

After the great critically acclaimed ’12 years a slave’ movie, its been up,up and up for Lupita. Born in Mexico(where her parents resided at the time), Lupita was given a mexican name as was traditional. She’s was picked as one of the new faces of Miu Miu alongside Elizabeth Olsen, Bella Heathcote and Elle fanning. She has graced the covers of various magazines like Dazed and Confused Magazine, W magazine, Dujour and The Hollywood Reporter along side the likes of Oprah and Julia Roberts!

Lupita Nyong’o is not just another ebony beauty, she’s got the brains to match! She graduated Hampshire University in the united states with a degree in Film and Theatre studies and furthered her education in Yale School of Drama! Impressive ay? Immediatley after graduating Yale, she snagged the 12 years a slave deal. 

Lupita ain’t the only famous cat in her family, Her cousin Isis Nyong’o was on Forbes list as One of Africa’s most powerful women! Lupita’s father Peter Nyong’o is also a politician. Making us proud to be Africans!

So that’s the low-down on fashion’s new it girl. If you didn’t know…now you know!

Have a fab day! 

THIS JUST IN!: FASHPA.COM SALES JUST GOT BIGGER!

We are all super excited at fashpa.com HQ! Sales Just got bigger! It now includes Tops and shorts, still up to 70% off major brands! Here are some of our fave pieces from the New stock in the sales department:

 

 

 

 

1. Sleeveless Top with Metal stud detail: This top can be worn both casually over shorts or leggings as seen in the picture, and for work with a cinch belt or under a jacket. The spike detail gives some edge. 

Price: N2,500 now N2,000

Shop this top: http://www.fashpa.com/clothing/tops/sleeveless-top-with-metal-stud-detail-on-the-collar-3292.html

 

 

 

 

2. Warehouse Daisy Print Blouse: This blouse with peplum detail is just perfect for work or play! Wear with a pencil skirt,statement necklace and heels to spice it up. The print detail of birds on a wire is distinct!

Price: N4,000 now N3,200

Shop this top: http://www.fashpa.com/clothing/tops/warehouse-daisy-print-navy-blouse-3260.html

 

 

 

3. Long Sleeve Print Chiffon Shirt: This lovely chiffon is just the thing we need for the weather! The dog prints add a playful touch to the otherwise serious button up. This shirt is versatile! And can be creatively worn…all you need is an imagination *wink*

Price: N4,000 now N3,200 

Shop this top: http://www.fashpa.com/clothing/tops/printed-long-sleeve-chiffon-shirt-3203.html

 

 

 

 

4.Topshop Frilly Shorts: These frilly shorts are just the cutest! The frill detail at the bottom adds a touch of girly fun and femininity! It comes in Pink and Black.

Price: N4,000 now N2,000

Shop these shorts: http://www.fashpa.com/clothing/shorts/topshop-pink-frilly-shorts-3228.html and http://www.fashpa.com/clothing/shorts/topshop-black-frilly-shorts-3227.html

 

 

5. Wallis Cream and Polka Dot Top: Simple, elegant and comfortable, this polka dot top is quite the multi-purpose piece! Where and style over jeans,shorts, pants, leggings…and the list goes on!

Price: N4,000 now N3,200

Shop this top: http://www.fashpa.com/clothing/tops/wallis-cream-black-polka-dot-top-3235.html

6. Next Runway Collection Tassel Top and Navy Print Shorts: This tassel oversize top is the epitome of grunge-chic, and is right on trend because fringe is very in this year. The Navy Print pants are just so lovely and so light! The satin fabric gives it a pyjama/negligée feel which has graced a lot of runways for Spring 2014.

Price: (Top) N4,000 now N3,200, (Shorts) N4,000 now N2,000

Shop the look-

Top: http://www.fashpa.com/clothing/tops/next-runway-collection-tassle-top-3207.html

Shorts: http://www.fashpa.com/clothing/shorts/navy-print-shorts-3248.html

Shop now while offer lasts! Sales close on the 24th of January.

Have a lovely Holiday!

PARTY PERFECT: OUR TOP 5 PARTY DRESSES UNDER N5,000

Thank God Its Friday! And you know what that means? PARTY! And right here at fashpa.com HQ, we have painstakingly looked for the perfect party outfits just for you, we have also given you a link to shop the look. And one more piece of info…they are all on SALE!  All under N5,000! Check out our top 5 party dresses:

1. Pink Sleeveless Ribbed Dress (N2,400)

This light pink pastel dress with rib detail is just what you need to party! It reveals without it being trashy, the low back v-cut is adds a touch of elegance.

Shop the look: http://www.fashpa.com/sale/sleeveless-ribbed-pink-dress-3218.html 

 

2. Abstract print Bodycon (N4,200)

With its print that reminds us of exploding galaxies, this dress makes it feel like one is star gazing! Which would be appropriate *wink wink*

Shop the look: http://www.fashpa.com/sale/sleeveless-colour-blocked-going-out-dress-3220.html

 

3. Atmosphere Monochrome pattern one-arm dress (N2,700)

These are two timeless fashion trends rolled into one- monochrome and the one arm. Decked with some bedazzled shoes, get set to party the night away!

Shop the look: http://www.fashpa.com/sale/black-and-white-pattern-atmosphere-one-arm-dress.html

 

4. Aztec Print Bodycon Dress (N3,000)

Aztec Prints are still in! What could look more party perfect than this? Some nude stillettos and a statement necklace is all you need to complete this outfit!

Shop the Look: http://www.fashpa.com/sale/aztec-printed-bodycon-dress-3211.html

 

5. Zara cut-out dress (N3,600)

Hmmm…this little black dress is as classy as it is perfect to party! Even Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussy Cat Dolls agrees!

Shop the look: http://www.fashpa.com/sale/zara-cut-out-dress-2602.html

 

 

We hope we have been able to convince and not confuse! lol. Shop fashpa.com sales now while stock lasts! 

Thank Me later.

FASHPA.COM SLASH SALE!! : OUR TOP 5 PICKS

The sound of sales just makes us want to sing! Nigeria’s number one fashion retail online store, fashpa.com is doing a 70% slash sale off Major brands like Asos, H&M, Miss Selfridges, Zara, River Island and a whole lot of other cool cats in the fashion retail industry. Here are our top picks in the slash sale going on:

1. Miss Selfridge Colour block Mesh Body-con Dress (Regular Price: N6000, Sale Price: N3,600. You save: N2400)

If Sexy was a dress? This is what it would look like! The figure hugging three tone number is the perfect freakum dress! A girls’ night out? It also fits the bill.

 

2. Asos print chiffon midi dress (Regular Price: N12,500,Sale Price: N7,500. You save: N5,000)

This chiffon midi dress is light and perfect for our perpetual summer weather! Its see-through nature makes it just the dress for the beach or daytime casual.

 

3. Zara Slinky Low Back Dress (Regular Price: N5,000, Sale Price:N3,000. You save: N2,000)

This slinky low back dress hits two birds with one stone, style and comfort. The fabric is flowy and just right for that ethereal look, the low cross back is the icing on the cake!

 

4. Asos Belted Tulip Dress (Regular Price: N4,500. Sale Price: N2,700. You save: N1,800)

Work,Dinner,lunch date…you name it! This LBD fits the job description. Play it up with some statement jewellery and you are ready to rule.

 

 

5. Asos Neon Drop Slant Dress (Regular Price: N6,500. Sale Price: N3,900. You save: N2,600)

Shine bright like neon lights in this outfit! This dress is quite the attention bringer and the show stopper, its fashion forward drop slant stands you out of the crowd.

 

 

Errr…are you still reading this post? Hurry down to fashpa.com and shop these beautiful pieces while stock lasts!

Have a great day!

Jane Elizabeth Kotze For MR. PRICE!

To my fellow Cheap’n’Chic sweethearts and my beauty-on-a-budget babes! This one’s for you! Elle Rising Star Design Award winner, Jane Elizabeth Kotze has a limited edition project range out now for Mr. Price! As part of her prize, she’s produced this vintage range of clothes which we absolutely love (such a sucker for prints and Afros). The designer said and we quote: ”My range for Mr Price was inspired by my love of vintage fabrics, print mixing, summer colours and my childhood holidays spent caravanning in small seaside towns. I wanted retro styling and easy-to-wear pieces that you can mix and match and have fun with. The colours and prints are fun, fresh and vintage inspired and the destination tees make the collection a little tongue in cheek.”

So far…we are loving it too! Check out the available items below *grabs Birkin,dashes down to Mr. Price*

 

If you are loving some of the pieces, get yours at Mr. Price while offer lasts. Have a great day!

ASIYAMI GOLD LOOKBOOK

Just when we thought ankara was out of style, Asiyami Gold came and proved of us wrong! This playful and fun collection is oh-so-african, perfect for our weather and portrays our culture and style. From shorts, to dresses and jumpsuits showing off a little side boob (wink) the bright colours and bold prints would bring some light into your wardrobe. Breeze through the lookbook below:

 

 

What do you think about this collection? Is Ankara truly here to stay? Drop your comments below,we would love to hear from you. Have a lovely weekend!

TRENDS TO ROCK THIS 2014

Its a fresh year, and another fresh year for fashion to give birth to new fashionistas. Revamp your wardrobe with the trends that would be ushering us into new year. Here they are:

1. Pastel 

When we talk pastel, we are talking bright-light colours. The subtlety of pastel oozes femininity and reminds us of spring rains and summer breezes. Breath some fresh air into your 2014 wardrobe with pastel hues like lilac,baby blue, light pink, nude, flaxen and mint green.

2.Men’s Wear Inspired 

Act like a lady,think like a man ay? Button downs and fitted tuxedos are very in this year. The button down shirt has graced alot of runways for the spring/summer collections,especially buttoning down inverse style where you leave some buttons open as seen in the picture. Two tone tuxedos would also be very in this year, so bring out your inner dude and don’t be scared of a little testosterone fashion wise!

3. Midi and Tea Length Skirts

 The midi 60’s style skirts are still very fashionable this year, and there’s also the tea length skirt…its the length just between the midi and the maxi. So get your Marilyn Monroe on rock em!

4. Slogan and Graphic T-shirts

Let your shirts do the talking. Word play is very in and would be very in this year, send out a message with some talking tees or graphic tees that have images or artistic design. These cool casual tees can be dressed up with a fancy skirt or high waist pants and worn to an event or when you are out on the town. Try em! We could swear by it!

 

5.Wide Leg Trousers

Another old school 70’s trend is still here to stay this year! Be it in linen,silk or chiffon, Inculcate the palazzo pants into your wardrobe.

 

6.Sweaters and Sweatshirts

Sweaters and sweatshirts are a classic. A good fashionable light sweater ain’t never hurt nobody!

 

7.The Shift blouse 

Move over shift dress, the shift blouse is taking over! Why go knee length when you can go waist  length? The shift blouse has reared its beautiful head in a lot of spring 2014 collections. Be sure too hook yourself up with one.

8. Fringe

Nothing speaks edge, grunge and rock-star glam than some fringe! This is a personal fave, and yep! It has made its way back to the limelight for 2014.

Start your 2014 stylish and fashionable! Shop trends at fashpa.com

Fashpa.com’s Top 15 Best Dressed Females of 2013

We live, breathe, eat and shop Fashion at Fashpa and 2013 has been such a glorious year for fashion! This year we saw the rise of Nigerian Fashion and with it emerged fashionistas, both newbies and the ones we’ve known and have always loved. Our selection consists of both the edgy, subtle and ladies in the limelight this year and has been throughoughly debated and voted by our in house team, Here’s our pick from Fashpa.com HQ of 15 best dressed Nigerian females of 2013:

Number 1:

Temi Dollface

Temi Dollface has neatly carved her own niche in the Nigerian music and fashion industry. Her style is so unique, and her clothes are put together in such a way that leaves us amazed. Little wonder she’s our number 1!

Number 2:

Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve…our very own Audrey Hepburn! Her style is simple yet regal in a way that’s effortless. Go Genny!

Number 3:

Tiwa Savage

The singing sensation not only blows us away with her beautiful voice, but also with her lovely outfits! Whether its a dress, a tux or some shorts, the singer rocks it and she rocks it well.

Number 4:

Toke Makinwa

Toke has strutted her fabulous hiney through red carpets this year, and every single time she leaves us stunned! Always fabulous, always beautiful.

Number 5:

Bridget Awosika

The fashion designer is truly living up to her name. We love her pieces, and the way she rocked her printed tees were on-trend and really made a statement this year

Number 6:

Rita Dominic

Her quiet confidence and her daring outfits keep us coming back for more! This year was definitely her year.

Number 7:

Latasha Nwugbe

Latasha in all her curviness is unafraid to rock those outfits! We love how daring she is, and her hair styles and hair colours were very on trend this year. Go girl.

Number 8:

Fade Ogunro

Fade has flipped the script from an on air personality to a fashion personality. She’s making our ears drum and our hearts beat with her great sense of style.

Number 9:

Lisa Folawiyo

Jewel By Lisa CEO and Creative director is the queen of street style! The designer’s casual chic and eclectic fashion consistently sweeps us of our feet.

Number 10:

Teni Sagoe

The young fashionista and CLAN designer knows her stuff when it comes to fashion and style.Daughter of renowned designer Deola Sagoe, is doing Mama proud! Like mother,like daughter ay?

Number 11

The Fashion Engineer

Fashion Blogger Sayadero is style savvy. She rocks her outfits and looks like she’s having so much fun doing it! Well done girl.

Number 12:

Tania Omotayo

Wizkid’s boo is holding her own in the fashion  world. The light skinned beauty keeps us on our toes with her  simple but stunning sense of style.

Number 13:

Yvonne Nwosu

CEO Vonne Couture! The way she matches her oufits…absolutely stunning. She’s never afraid to try something new.

Number 14:

Osas Ighodaro

We love love love Osas! The sultry actress always makes us do a double take whenever she graces the red carpet.

Number 15:

Agbani Darego

Former Miss world, we love her classy sense of style. Her clothes fit like a glove!

There you have it! Fashpa.com‘s top 15 best dressed females this year. Hope you love their style and fashion almost as much as we do. Do you agree? Did we miss anyone out? Let us know in our comment box, we would love to hear from you.

Have a great New Year!

The Headies

The Headies, as we all know, just happened over the weekend. A perfect time for fashion and for all our Nigerian celebs to grace the red carpet with their sense of style! Here are some of our faves…

Toke Makinwa

Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere

Waje

Emma Nyra

Phyno

Stephanie Coker

Tiwa Savage (rocking a Mai Atafo Sequins Tux)

And Drum-roll please! Editors Pick: 

Osas Ighodaro