Jewel By Lisa ‘Bicycles and Aprons’

The epitome of simple,classy,chic…one word,ok, maybe three : Jewel By Lisa! JBL’s spring/summer 2014 has an afrocentric feel to it, with the bicycle prints in ankara, the primary colours, the net/mesh fabric and just the general warmth of sun and sea. I don’t need to talk too much, see for yourself! Here’s the look-book below…

 

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Rihanna for Balmain

Bad Girl Riri looks amazing in this new campaign for Balmain. First look at these pictures and I was completely blown away by the quiet but feisty edge,class and chic the photos speak. We must say, young Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing is doing quite a job! This campaign more or less touched all the significant corners of fashion we know and love, from corporate glam houndstooth, rock star leather, cashmere cool,light pink kimono,bold cinch belt,french-lace booties and all the gold detail to 90’s denim which is very reminiscent to the Versace blue jeans era. The hair and make up stood out almost as much as the clothes, her face looks so stripped bare with the bright-wide eyes and darkish lips,the hair is just the perfect type wind tossed! Very M.O.D (model off duty) Check out some of the photos below

Rihanna with Creative director Olivier Rousteing

3 ways to rock: floral shorts

Hey guys!! Its another week again, and yes we know your sad about how fast the weekend went, without actually resting as you planned to on Friday. So its back to work, and school!!Dont worry yourself, the holiday season is approaching!!

So on todays edition of 3 ways to rock, we look at how to work floral shorts in 3 different ways!!!

Floral shorts can be tricky but if you follow a few basic rules of thumb, they’re pretty easy to pull off. Here are a few ways of styling them, as Christiana Brown a blogger shows us how to style one floral shorts but in three different ways for three different occasions!!

1) The professional look

Christina Brown of http://www.lovesugarbrown.com in Floral shorts

2) The Casual look or Weekend look 3) The dress down hang-out with friends lookThere you have it guys!!1

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Style Crush of the week: Rita Dominic

There are very few people or should I say, celebrities, who dress to impress and most especially who do not follow trends like the very obvious pack. Today, we review our style crush of the week, which is no other than Rita Dominic. A diva in  Nollywood and a Television goddess, Rita’s style is apparently no news to the world, as she makes it a clear point of duty to dress simple, with the sole aim of impressing the lots. Her fashion as we have grown accustomed to, is one you can never get tired of as she effortlessly has a way of turning heads.

We totally love Rita’s style!!! Do you love Rita’s style too? Has her style inspired your wardrobe choices??? Please give us your feedback!!!

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Style detail of the week: Full Skirt or Circle Skirts!!

Hey guys!! Its that time of the week again, when i take out the time to share with you, what I recently found. But before i dwell into that, on saturday, I recently got acquainted with an old movie called Grease, and when I was watching it happily, i noticed things I didn’t notice the first time I watched this movie. The fashion of that time is basically the same as now, just a bit evolved.

So for todays edition of style detail of the week, I want to talk about this stylish trend i’ve grown to love over the years as ever since I was introduced to it by a close pal of mine, i doubt i’ve ever looked back on it. This weeks love is on, “drumroll pleaseee” Full skirts!!

Once upon a time, the thought of Full skirts, would make one think, “Cinderella”. But today, we would can incorporate them into our everyday wear, and still look glam. Although some people may say its a bit too prim, while some who are on the big side may say, “it makes me look larger”. But let me put the rumours or issues to rest and say it as it is: Full skirt fits all silhouettes. When worn with the right pieces, it can automatically transform to suit every occasion, whether its for work or play.

So incase, you’re still uncertain on how to style a full skirt, here are some eye-catching inspirations on how to incorporate the fashion piece into your everyday wear.

 

 

 

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What to wear: Date night

Hey guys!! So this post is going to focus strictly on what to wear for a date night. Yes!!! I went there. Sometimes, we feel we know what to wear if such times arise, but when you look into your wardrobe, you get stuck completely, and you start having doubt issues on whether that guy we have been eyeing, who just summoned courage to ask you out, will be interested in what your saying or better still, will find you irresistible. This things actually happen and so, I decided to use this very special opportunity, to guide ladies out there, who have a date night or will have a date night, so when it comes one wont look troubled due to her wardrobe issues.

Mind you, every indidviduals choice of a first date look differs completely, depending on the items in your cupboard. But, something that should be considered is that you want to impress your date and make a lasting impression, while not trying to look to hard.

1) You can pull together this look, which is a chic blue and black dress, keeping heels low and finally have fun with your makeup.

2) you can also opt for a simple sheer top with a pair of skinny-jeans, with a blazer which gives a sophisticated touch. Finalizing the look with heels and a clutch bag and earrings and you’ve got yourself a perfect chic look.

3) A pair of leather leggings or pants, matched with a draped satin blouse and a pair of sexy heels, creating a balance between edgy and feminine.  Then add a few details with gold dangling earrings, a cut-off cuff bracelet and a black evening clutch. And for the final touch up, you can do a bold red lip which yields a smoldering date night look.

There you have it guys!! 3 amazing looks on what to wear for that date night.

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3 ways to rock: Graphic tees!!!

Hey guys! Its monday already right!! I know how you feel and believe me it was such an exciting weekend to let go of, considering how fast it went by.

 

So ive been noticing alot of graphic tees and i must say, at first, i wondered why such would be considered fashionable but after i surveyed the internet(checking blogs actually), i figured out the trend is actually a nice fit to try out. It can be paired in so many ways and I honestly believe it is a gorgeous catch. It can be worn on casual fridays as you can never go wrong with it, and best of all they naturally provide an easy way to transition from work to fun outfits.

As you all know, whenever I find a new love I make to a point of duty to share with you and today, I show you how how to style them, without feeling out of place.

1)You can pair your tees with a pencil skirt, tucked in and adorable heels. Spice up the look with jewellery and an amazing bag or purse and you’re good to go.

2) A tee shirt can be paired with jeans and a blazer with either flats or heels and you will make people stare at how simple but excellently chic you look.

3) Lastly, you can pair the graphic tee with a print leggings or pants, giving you that divaish look.

 

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Name to know: T.I NATHAN

Hey guys!! I promised you more posts to be up, as I will make it a point of duty to post at least 2 posts a day. So how is this Thursday for you. I know a good amount of you are waiting patiently for tomorrow, which you can dance and say, THANK GOD ITS FRIDAY. Don’t worry, I feel the same way here.

So guys todays blog post is on something quite different. About 2 months ago, I was doing what I love best,(actually what I like 2^nd best, as my first is sleeping), surfing the internet for fashion related things, and I stumbled upon this amazing upcoming designer, who is into prints. The interesting part is that his designers are for the males. Like I used to be part of those who said, Prints looked funny on guys but as I checked out his collection my opinion changed completely.

Without talking too much, I would like to introduce to you, T.I Nathan, which is a fashion brand in lagos, founded by designer Temitayo Nathan Ilesanmi. As this is his first collection, he beautifully applied his personal style and interest into the collection, focusing majorly on quality of the fabrics and production. His love for the vintage trend and subtle design approach, he has produced wearable garments for the Modern man.he has successfully modified the Mens wardrobe, which we must say, is a good fit to own.

I applaud his efforts completely as he gets an A+.

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3 ways to incorporate metallics into your wardrobes

Ever since the trend Metallic’s showed up during spring 2012, making designers and fellow stylist gush over the trend, it doesn’t seem to want to go into hiding. It has been revisited by countless designers on the runway and it is evidently getting a major extension into 2014 fashion. When this gorgeous trend first cast its sheen on the accessories market, it extended tremendously to dresses and jackets.

Some might say, you look too shiny or more so, like an alien but I can categorically encourage you to try out the trend. It has a way of uplifting your confidence level from 0 to 110 percent. In order for you not to go over-board with metallic’s, the fashpa team has put up 3 ways you can rock metallic’s gracefully, without looking like a shiny lamp.

1)    In case you’re wondering, yes metallics are work appropriate, but to play things safe, you do not want to be too flashy. Try a subtle ensemble such as pairing this olive metallic sheer blouse with this sophisticated wrap skirt plus opaque control top tights. Instead of the ankle boots, you can opt for nude pumps.

2)    The days you have a billion errands to run or better still, you need to just want to look casual, this mirror metallic oxfords or brogues, pairing them with something simple as this cute sweater top and jeans, and not forgetting the cute quilted leather mini bag.

3)    Look three, is more for a date night simple look or the girl next door, with a touch of glam.  Metallic accessories are a fun way to make any outfit pop, pairing this metallic green shoulder bag with a garden print full-skirt dress, mute blush pink heels and a simple neckpiece.

Here we have it, 3 amazing ways to incorporate the metallic trend into you wardrobes without looking over-board.

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Statement fashion piece: Shorts

Where do I begin really, for my love of shorts. A wardrobe without shorts, is very incomplete as this statement fashion piece continues to improve on its cool factor with many different lengths and styles to choose from. Shorts are ideally a great way to show off legs, as it ranges from casual to elegant with a variety of choices.  Wendy a blogger wearing leather shorts with a purple peplum top.

Shorts have been in the wave, since 1933, when Alice Marble a tennis player, made a personal choice to abandon her dresses and opted for shorts instead. Alice Marble, tennis player in leg-baring shorts in 1933.

The following year, Marlene Dietrich decided to turn them into fashionable shorts. From then on, the trend resurfaced in the 1950s as high-waisted shorts worn by Audrey Hepburn and Elizabeth Taylor. In the 70s hotpants reigned, but when Jane Birkin, a style icon championed her brand of boyish chic shorts, it was seen that the longer style was a completely refreshing look to flashing your God giving thighs.
 Vonne couture, a designer spotted in shorts, looking very chic and casually dressed up.

In the 80s, when Catherine Bach, a movie star, paired her denim high-waisted shorts with a plaid tied-up shirt, the fashion piece became the decade’s sexiest wardrobe staple to own. And so, from the 90s till date, we have evidently seen the transformation of the fashion piece. Although despite the newfound refinement of shorts, be it cute and girly shorts, it would always and forever continue to be a key item in our closets, as the trend is becoming more versatile every year with designers continuing to experiment with different options.
 Catherine Bach in shorts in the tv hit, “The dukes of hazzard”.

 

So, if you have been wondering what it feels like to wear shorts but are just too scared to try it out, fear not, for no harm shall come to you. If you pair it up nicely without looking too trashy, the trend will suit you just nicely.

 

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