Men in Brooches!

hello everyone! been writing exams but i'm back now. i'm working on a lot of things now that i can't let in till i'm almost done at least. Noticed a trend that is setting in among Nigerian men now which is brooches. i know next to nothing about mens fashion but i can tell a good tailored suit from the other and i love pink on a guy (sexy). At first, i wasn't really feeling the idea of guys wearing brooches as i am of any female inspired menswear but a few fashionistos rocked it so well that i think i can bear to see more of the trend.

not the biggest fan of this corsage brooch tho

photo credit: bellanaija.com neks2u.com fashionphoenix06.com

Lazy Sunday

Happy new year to all my stylish readers. I have a few resolutions for my blog but i'll keep them to myself and hopefully you'll see the changes as the months go by. school will be resuming tomorrow so you'll see a little less of me but will try my best to keep updating you.
caught the vlisco bag in the editors pick in the latest edition of Fab magazine. and i honestly can say i never knew they were into production of handbags for sale. i had seen them in their ads but didnt know there were collections of bags.. of course i checked out their website and lo n behold not only bags but keyrings, bracelets and other accessories.
here are 2 of my faves;

messenger bags are still hot. this stands out with the african print detail. i would carry this class, the beach, shoots and so on. its very hand and would work with most outfits.

this mulberry meets hermes tote is lovely in this champagne colour. its no wonder it was sold out on the website. what i love the most about the bag is the african print lining

you can check out their web for more http://www.vlisco.com/

Maju- Ready to wear at its best

You might have heard of maju if you went for the october edition of LPM. The line of dresses, purses and sandals have a hint of vintage in them especially the bags. the best news is they are affordable, proof that not all stylish items have to be expensive. it is no wonder why the maju stall at LPM was so busy. here are some of the pictures from their ember collection

spotted rocking a maju bag

fashion editor 360 nobs onyinye fafi obi

Maju will be available for the November edition of LPM.

5 items that will give your wardrobe a pop!!

As another month is coming to an end, salaries and allowance have people thinking on how to spend their money. I'm no financial expert but I know how we walk into a shop and later regret most of our purchases. I hate being in that position even though I recommend every once in a while impulse buying. Here are the lists of things you might not have realized but will go a long way in transforming your look.

1) BROOCH
 They come in all sorts of design and colours plus they are easy on the pocket. you can wear it the classic way which is on the lapel of a blazer or through the holes of your skinny belt right next to the buckle. You could even gather a bunch of necklaces and pin them together with a brooch or tie a scarf in form of a headband and pin the brooch to hold it up.
there are lots of ways to incorporate a brooch to your look.

2) COLOURED/TEXTURED/PATTERNED BLAZER
  Unlike what most people think, these blazers would go with most even of outfits if co-ordinated well. wear it with a frill dress or lbd or even a prim pencil skirt or denim. It will bring a new statement to your outfit. Personally I love the red blazer paired with gold and black chunky accessories.

3) STATEMENT WATCH

4) CARDIGANS
  Yes! even with our weather, you can rock cardigans, the light material ed ones though. I'll advise you stay away from the embellished one as they are not as versatile as most, if you don't want the regular plain cardigans, you could go for striped ones like the one in the picture or just pin a brooch to it. they come in long sleeve, quarter sleeve or no sleeves so they can be worn with almost anything. if you choose to leave the buttons open, wear a skinny belt over it for a more defined look.







5) FEDORA HAT

As seen on mo cheddah in my last post. fear not, you don't need a professional stylist to know how to rock this look. Wear it with a maxi or mini dress or jeans. It is a casual look, please DO NOT wear it for a formal event as I've seen many Nigerian celebs sporting it on the red carpet. a brooch can also be pinned to it to give it a twist.

jidz limited collection- ''hand arts''

I call it hand art because they are works of art. Any lover of beautiful things will want to covet one or two if not all of the collection. Here are my fave pieces from the collection. Notice this is my second blog on accessories. I'm becoming an adept lover of accessories, they are fun and not hard to style except when they are overdone. you could wake up years of unused clothing in your closet with a purse or earrings.

i just see this bag with a purple dress and fabulous heels for a night out with my girls or a date.

my hp mini and i fell in love with this laptop bag. love how the gold contrasts n yet blends with the pink.  a unique and stylish way to carry a laptop

culture chic african are the words that came to my mind. whether its skinnies or a frock, this bag will finish up the look

'color yellow' many people are scared of this color cuz its loud. what better way to wear it than with accessories. this shade of yellow, mustard shade is a bit mellow but would still brighten up any outfit

this royal blue and gold bag is working for me in so many ways. the croc skin is a super plus! i see a white boyfriend shirt and tan shorts with this bag.