What are your two favorite things to wear?
Hi ….. Here’s my answer to this prompt 🤍😊
My two favourite things to wear are
A pink dress is what I go for is I just don’t have any idea of what to wear ….. It works for me 😊. I don’t know if it will for everyone though 🤷♀️??
I can say bracelets are the jewellery I wear the most. I just love them .
I know it’s been a while since my last update (academic duties)….. but I’m back for now🤗
Thanksgiving is just hours away and for those who would be at gatherings and dinners and are still unsure of what to wear…..I think I’ve got you.
Here’s a last minute THANKSGIVING STYLE GUIDE
Corduroy , Suede, wool, waffle knit, tweed, faux leather,cashmere, denim and organic cotton are the best not only because they are going to keep you warm but they add a fall aesthetic appeal🍁🧡
You could just play around with the classic fall colours ( brown ,earth tones, ,orange, burgundy, etc. ). or you can do earthy pinks and dark greens. It is really up to you and what you have at the moment.
Throw in a scarf , boots -ankle or thigh high . A cute bag and some subtle jewellery
Here are some ideas:
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Remember to be thankful for everything , even the little things🙏 . Ciao👋
Perfect dress, perfect shirt , hair on fleek , flawless makeup but… should you go with the pendant or princess or collar necklace, maybe a simple chain?? Or keep it simple with no jewellery at all.
This is a drill most of might have gone through before or on the daily. Well… I’ve sampled,done a little search here and there and have found the most appropriate jewel for necklines. And hopefully, you’ll find this useful.
1. The classic crew/round neckline
For the crew/round necklines which we usually see in t-shirts, it’s advisable to keep it simple
A simple chain , pendant necklace or stacking a couple will do it . You could just go for some hoop earrings or nothing at all….(less is more).
2. The V neck
This very sleek neckline goes best with a collar necklace, simple chain , Lariat for elegance or a pendant necklace 😊
3. The Sweetheart neckline
Usually seen in gowns , evening dresses and blouses 🤭. They look better with princess necklaces , short gemstone pendant ones or none . The secret here is to choose a necklace that does not interfere with the curve of the neckline. It shouldn’t be long enough to cross the neckline.
4. Asymmetric necklines
Asymmetric necklines are already dramatic on their own and need noooo necklace. Just some earrings, dangling or stud or anything other with a statement bracelet will do 👍
5. Turtlenecks
These snuggly comforts 🤗 can be paired with layered chains , a simple chain , chunky or pearls .
6. The illusion neckline
The illusion neckline as we know, has a lot of intricate and pretty details. And you wouldn’t want to overshadow or overcrowd that with neck jewellery, would you? Exactly! Just some earrings and bracelets would do .
7. Off the shoulders
So much space for creativity. You could go simple, you could go chocker , collar, beaded, princess. As long as you don’t interfere with the design or clash textures, you’ll look fab.
8. Square neckline
Angular , stacks/layered are the best here . Just bare with the earrings for minimalistic elegance 😉
9. The collar
This guide for the collar is mostly for unprofessional/non official outfits. This is where you can actually go bold, mild, chunky, simple, everything actually goes….. mostly.
10. Boat Neckline
The boat neckline is actually my favourite neckline of all time . It’s elegant and flaunting. For this neckline I suggest no neck jewellery . You could go for it, but the chances of it taking away the simple elegance is very high. The necklace must enhance not overwhelm .
11. Halter neckline
Going for Halter…. earrings are your choice. With some bracelets (statement, tennis, beaded or any other).
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Be yourself in what you wear . See you 😊👋
The season for celebrating love is here. Most people have got this thing for wearing red during this season especially on Valentine’s day while others just don’t really like the idea; though they still would like to get into the whole Valentine vibe.
It is totally understandable because it could get cheesy with a red outfit on Valentine’s day. Nevertheless you can still dress for Valentine’s day and look smart and elegant. Here’s how:
1. Prints
Prints with red or similar shades are a good way to get into the Valentine mood without actually wearing solid red . You could go for floral print (especially with roses 🌹), African print and even graphic prints.
2. Red accessories
If you would not prefer to wear red by any chance, complementing your outfit with red accessories could work for you. It could be a wrist watch, lapel pin or a simple brooch , it’s up to you and what you feel ok with . Remember, it must complement the outfit you choose to wear.
3. A darker shade of red .
A darker shade of red is a sophisticated and classy choice. They’re usually intense yet very elegant.
Perfect for work and evening events.✨❤️
Still unsure? Why not opt for a lighter shade?
One important thing to note is not to celebrate and spread love on Valentine’s day, but everyday. – A little love goes a long way to make a better world .
I am hoping that this post has got you bursting with outfit ideas for Valentine’s day. Always experiment with new style choice.
Don’t forget to like and share a comment on what you think or what you’d like to see.
Love you 💕. Thanks for all the support so far . See you soon 👋🙂
Headwear range from fedoras, sunhats, hijabs, caps to berets, fascinators, tiaras , beanies and numerous other ones . Apart from serving as design features, they also protect from the sun 🌞 , keep the head warm during winter ❄️ and come to rescue during a bad hair day 😉🤭.
There are a lot of headwear and each of them have distinctive features and functions. They are very easy to style yet headwear like hats and caps come with some rules and guides you must follow when you wear them .
Hat etiquette for men.
Your hat should be off when :
Hats should be on when :
Women’s hat etiquette
*This only applies to fashion hats
Hats should be on at:
Hats should be off when:
During the evenings top hats are permissible for men ( though, hats are quite rare these days for men🤷) . For women, wide brim hats should be off after sunset because these hats are usually for shielding the face from the sun 🌞 so there is no need for them once the sun goes down . Fascinators and tiaras are appropriate in the evening.
Fun fact
Did you know that a chef’s hat has one hundred folds👨🍳👩🍳 which represent the hundred ways an egg can be cooked . Cool. Right?
Caps, unless baseball caps follow the same rules of the hat etiquette for men. These rules apply to both sexes in this context. However, baseball caps can be worn at sporting events whether indoors or outdoors.
Fascinators
Fascinators…… fancy. These glamorous headpieces are usually worn for weddings. They come in different shapes, sizes and designs. Fascinators are not always extravagant there are simple styled ones too. Styling a fascinator is quite easy, . It just has to match with or complement your dress and other accessories
When wearing a large fascinator with lots of details, go low with the jewelry especially on the ears and neck . If you’ll be wearing a fascinator for long hours, make sure it’s light-weighted and it is fastened properly (you don’t want your fascinator falling of in the middle of a wedding ceremony.)
Headbands
Fitness headband/sweatband
Fitness headbands keep hair from your face during workouts 💪. They also absorb sweat💦to prevent it from running down all over your face.
Spa/skincare headband
Spa headbands are solely meant to be worn during skincare time or makeup application to keep hair away from the face. They shouldn’t be worn outside as part of an outfit.
Fashion headbands
Flowers 🌺 , sequins , pearls , or just solid plain . Fashion headbands come in varieties and are go to accessories. They can be made of different materials like metal , plastic, or cloth . I prefer metal and cloth ones, they’re durable
Hair clips, ties and pins
They help keep your hair in place, whether it’s a ponytail or a messy bun and at the same time providing a touch of glam. Consider how a scrunchie adds more detail to a ponytail.
Headwrap/ scarf
Head scarfs are probably the most worn head accessory here in Africa. It is very versatile and the way they are twisted , turned and tied by African women is just an artful sight to behold.
Choosing headwear
During the fall🍁, winter ❄️ and monsoon🌧️ seasons hats or headwear like knit caps and felt hats are the most suitable, because they are made of heavy fabric and materials and they will keep your head warm and cozy all day. ☺️
In summer🏖️, spring🌷and harmattan ☀️, wide brim and light hats like sun hats and straw hats are the best. They don’t absorb a lot of heat and they’ll shield your face from the sun. They match with almost everything, dresses , shorts ,…. everything
The next time you decide to put on headwear consider; how long you’ll be wearing it for , climate factors and the occasion . Be creative with them and make sure to observe those etiquettes 😉😉
I do hope that this post got you informed. There’ll be more coming your way on ACCESSORIZE ✨ ( The series). Make sure you don’t miss it. Like, tell me what you think in the comments section and share.
Thanks for reading 🙂. See you soon 👋
SUIT ACCESSORIES👔
Suits , as we all know are usually for professional and formal settings and others like weddings. However , we have : business formal, business professional , business casual and casual under professional outfits. The accessories you choose can determine which of the four categories your outfit falls under. The accessories under this category are usually used or worn any how, so this post ( the first one of the series) , is all about suit accessories.
1. TIE
Ties are the commonly known and used suit accessory . They are very necessary and mandatory in every formal outfit especially for males. Choosing the appropriate tie to suit an outfit for a particular setting is quite tricky.
The usual conservative solid black,navy or burgundy usually does the trick but make sure it complements the outfit . In the same way patterned ties could work . When I say patterned I don’t mean bold and colourful floral prints , I mean striped, birdseye , graph checked, and the other classics with appropriate toned down or dark neutral colours for a business formal outfit.
For black tie,/evening events you can go for a bow tie or something similar to business formal. For weddings💐 you can go for bow ties too and pastel coloured , the classics or pretty patterned ties. Always make sure that the tie isn’t too loose or too tight. The tie must be long enough to touch the waistline of your trousers or slightly touch your belt’s buckle but it shouldn’t cross the buckle.
2. Pocket square
Pocket squares are meant to complement a tie . Never match a tie directly to a pocket square. In choosing a pocket square, selecting a patterned one with some or similar colours to the tie will be ok. You can also go for classic white( to be safe) or be experimental with patterns and colours but be mindful of the fact that a wrong choice can destroy your look. Pocket squares must not clash with the tie in terms of colour and pattern instead they must complement as said earlier.
3. Tie clip/bar
The role of tie clips or bars is to hold/fasten a tie to the shirt. Tie clips must be located between the third and fourth button of the shirt. They should be ½-¾ of the width across the tie ( not to long all the way, not too short 👍). A tie clip/band is needless when you’re wearing a three piece suit (ie. Trousers,vest/waistcoat and jacket) because the waistcoat/vest holds the tie in place . The tie clip would be useless in that outfit.
4. Cufflinks
Cufflinks are usually put on french cuff shirts . They’re so small and cute yet they make a statement ✨. Cool . Match cufflinks with the other metals in your outfit. Gold =gold, silver=silver.
5. Lapel pin
Lapel pins are worn on the upper left lapel of a suit jacket. They sometimes symbolize achievements 🎖️🎖️ and belongingness to a particular society, organization or country. The flower lapel pins 🌺🌼 are usually worn for weddings, prom and other related events.
Note:
The next time you wear a suit I hope you consider these few factors to help make the appropriate choices for any setting.
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👋Have a lovely day 🤗.
Accessories have great worth and significance in fashion. These date way back to thousands of centuries before where gloves 🧤 , fans , pocket watches and monocles🧐😅were dominant. Even though times have changed, accessories are still a very important part of fashion.
Accessories are almost similar to icing on a cake 🎂 . Some accessories also provide functions like warmth , protection and storage apart from adding pizzazz to your clothes. Accessories are meant to complement what’s already there ,bring out understated components and pull the look together to form a complete outfit.
Accessories, when worn rightly can create a stunning look but when worn wrongly can totally mess up everything. Sometimes we don’t know what accessories to wear for which occasion, how to wear them or the rules associated with wearing them . Other times, we also fail to acknowledge the versatility of some accessories.
Did you know that, there are some watches you can’t wear with a formal suit? . Or that you can’t wear some accessories during certain times of the day?
ACCESORIZE ✨(The series) is a comprehensive collection of blog posts about accesorizing which I’ll be bringing to you . Make sure you don’t miss out on any of them. 🙂
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