Style

COLOURS (PART I)

| Ann.Frimps

Colours matter a lot in Fashion . The colours we wear and how we wear them speak a lot about our outfits . In this post and other subsequent posts, I will be talking about some colours and their relevance and symbolism.

1. Let’s start with the NEUTRALS

Neutral colours could suggest, calm , purity and wholesomeness . Other people also see them as boring. White , black, brown , grey , ivory ,cream , beige , tan , khaki and many other colors and shades form part of neutrals . These colours are the best when you’re going for a minimalistic look🖤 . Most neutrals match with every color, they can really mix well and coordinate together(especially with accessories) and they do not draw much attention . In my opinion, neutrals are very essential in every wardrobe.

Tip * neutrals are good for office/ professional outfits*💼.

2. WARM COLOURS🏵️🌻🌹

Warm colours usually suggest, playfulness, joy , energy, intensity, vibrancy and even danger and warning.Some of such are :

  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Coral and many others

These colours draw a lot of attention to themselves and they could be noticed from far distances. Orange and yellow seem bubbly while coral and some shades of pink seem soft😊 . Warm colours are playful and usually associated with children’s fashion🙃. Fall/autumn aesthetic might also click into some minds when warm colours are mentioned 🍁🍄 [the shades of orange and red].

Tip#*it is not advisable to wear loud warm colours for professional occasions*

I do hope that you enjoyed the first part . PART II will be coming up soon 😉.In the mean time share your thoughts and tips on colours in the comment section , don’t forget like👍 and share too. And also if you’ve got any question and/or contributions about fashion and style or anything related you can write it out in the comment section through email or pinterest .👋👋

SONODWAE3 ART 2022 🙂🖌️

| Ann.Frimps

Heya 👋👋

I was at the SONODWAE3 ART EXHIBITION ’22(an annual event where students from STU exhibit their artworks and designs) . It was really cool. There were lots and lots of splendid exhibited works of art ranging from fashion 👗 to ceramics🏺.

I’d like to share some of the amazing works which caught my eye.✨✨

The work I really adored was the one on recycling. The designer made artefacts and designs from recycled plastic water bags .

My second best favorite was on Global Warming and Thrift flipping. #sustainable fashion 🌳🌎.

And the other amazing works and designs 

inspired by a pineapple

And the textiles ……..

The breathtaking yarn art

AND FINALLY THE CERAMICS AND EXTRAS

Water fountain 😍💧💧💧

It was great being there . I hope you also enjoyed a piece of it from these pictures and I hope you liked it 🙂🙂. Tell me what you think in the comment section. Like

Travel clothes guide

| Ann.Frimps

Whether its just a vacation week or a business trip , its sometimes quite a hassle figuring out what to pack .🤔 It gets even more puzzling when you’ve got luggage restrictions.

Well ……one secret is that, it’s not very difficult once you take it a bit at a time. Here are somethings you’d want to consider when choosing clothes for travel.

1. Essentials

There are some very important clothing items you just can’t go anywhere without.

  • Undergarments/underwear
  • Pyjamas /nightgowns
  • Slippers/flip-flops
  • Tops , shirts
  • Trousers/jeans/skirts/shorts
  • Dresses
  • Light weighted jacket
  • Casual shoes.

2.The Destination

The climate the season and the culture of the of your destination have to determine the type of clothes you choose. Blazers , jackets , scarves , boots , socks and sweaters should be chosen when visiting a colder place. For visiting places in the summer or in the equatorial or tropical regions you must choose light weighted clothes to make movements very comfortable.(and less sweaty👍) . Also a lot of research must be done so as to prevent offending other cultures with your clothes.

3. The purpose

When going for tours , it’s advisable to bring along comfy outfit especially if you’ll be walking a lot. I’m sure you wouldn’t enjoy hiking or walking around in high heels 😅👠. Nope 😬. Some flats , sneakers, sandals or convers and a pair of jeans , skirts and some simple T-shirts will do .

But for business trips💼👔 , you’ll definitely have to bring along formal outfits (suits, blazers, neckties, etc) . And for formal occasion and evening events : black tie outfits, jewelry, gowns and heels .

4. Duration.

Imagine running out of clothes on the 3rd of the 7 days of your vacay. Pack according to how long you’ll spend . Pro tip( don’t over-pack, essentials first)

  • Round up
  • 2 dresses or jumpsuits,
  • 2 pairs of jeans and skirts each ,
  • some fun tops , light weighted jacket,
  • sneakers, sandals , slip-ons and some other casual stuff (don’t forget the sunglasses for summer)😎😎.
  • Formal outfits for business and black tie outfits for evenings.
  • Ear muffs, gloves , scarves, jackets and coats , socks and boots(cold destinations)
  • Jewelry (watches, earrings, bracelets….)(alternative)
  • Other non-clothing essentials
  • Toiletries
  • Wallet
  • Important documents
  • Water bottle
  • Chargers
  • Snacks
  • Purse /backpack
  • And a suitcase to put everything+other mini travel containers

Hope this helps for all you travelers out there 🙃. Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section , like and share . And thanks for all the support so far 💕

Bon voyage 👋👋

Casual and cute 🌺

| Ann.Frimps

Two words in one outfit

I really admire this strapless sweetheart dress from New Look considering how laid back it is . To avoid showing too much skin at the top , adding a simple little coat or blouse can be a great idea . Just like the lace turquoise blouse in the picture

This dress is also versatile as it can be worn in numerous ways. ( Which I will talk about in some of my subsequent posts)

The dress works wonderfully with other accessories. Buying clothes like this will help with our fight against global warming due to how it leads to one buying few clothes . With this, I will encourage every person : think about our planet when choosing clothes. Choose durable clothes with versatility .

Fashion and culture

| Ann.Frimps

Fashion is a way we can express ourselves through clothing and accessories . Fashion has always played a major role in culture as well .

Though the African fashion has not faded away completely , it’s being overshadowed by the foreign fashion , just because some people think they might look too ancient .

There are some ways you can wear African printed fabric or African accessories without looking like you just time traveled from the 1800s.

Bring life to your plain black or white dress with some handmade African beads .

Kente and African print fabric have the most vibrant colors just like our culture . You can sew this into the most fashionable dress or suit . These fabrics can also be made into accessories like fascinators and head wraps and even bags .

You can still wear foreign clothes whenever and still depict your culture through it .

Indulge in the welcoming , bold , rich and creative African culture . Be proud being black .✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾