I know all of you are thinking: she's back to her old ways, no posts for a while, then voila. Well I'm sorry and I'll try to do better.
Allow me a little rant. Abuja weather is the most ridiculous ever, just a few weeks ago I was celebrating harmattan well, goodbye to my little party is hot again in ABUJA, no cold nights what so ever, its back to the extreme heat again
Any way to style and fashion, I Have to tell you fashion is a huge part of the Nigerian wedding tradition, asoebi originally a Yoruba word meaning clothes of the family which was worn at a wedding, has now become a nationwide term for fabric that is given to friends of the bride or groom to wear to the wedding.
The asoebi custom has become so popular it has even become commercialized. It got to a point I began to get mildly annoyed at the 'asoebi' custom, which adds extra expense to the guests who have to pay for the fabric at exorbitant prices. So I would wear the colours of the wedding in my own dresses or jumpsuits.
However, the asoebi custom adds a colourfulness to the wedding party that can only be African, the different styles of gele, the different styles that guests made with their Ankara fabric.
I will be attending a wedding starting on Thursday till Saturday and I will be wearing the asoebi for each event of the wedding ceremony and I will show you pictures okay.
love,
creaky
xoxo
Monday 26 January 2015
Monday 12 January 2015
Golden Globes 2014.
Was I right or right? Told you guys. The Fashion on the red carpet was AMAZING!!. The Globes are where its at. Lets talk now about how my predictions turned out.
I predicted Winter whites and Icy blues. I saw one icy blue on Amy Adams in her amazing Versace dress. Winter whites on Emily Blunt in Michael Kors, Ellie Kemper with amazing jewellery embroidery, Anna Faris, Kate Hudson also in a White Versace dress. Salma Hayek was the star of this trend it in a winter white dress with exquisite embroidery by Alexander McQueen.
I predicted cut outs and crop tops. Kate Hudson's Versace dress had the must amazing cut outs on the side. Kate Mara in a red Miu Miu with cut outs in the back. Taylor Schilling from Orange is the New Black ( love that show) was also rocking the cut out trend in a stunning red dress. The only crop top I saw was on Lorde who paired her black crop top with an over sized suit.
I predicted dark tones as well as colour. Newbie Nina Rodriguez who also won best actress in a TV series, comedy wore a black dress. Ethan Hawke kept pace with the ladies in a grey suit. Amal Clooney on her first red carpet as Mrs Clooney in a Black Dior dress with white gloves so classic. Jen Aniston who was nominated for Cake wore a St Laurent Black dress. Sophie Turner from Game of Thrones in a spectacular black and white dress along with host Tina Fey in a black and white Anthony Baradi dress. Jessica Chastain ina Versace black dress that looked like moltedn gold highlights. Felicity Jones was in a green Dior dress.
For our women in colour Naomi Watts was in a amazing Canary Yellow Gucci dress. Kate Mara in red Miu Miu, Host Amy Poehler in electric blue Stella McCarthy. Allison Williams from Girls in an amazing red Armani dress. Guilianna Rancic in beautiful Lavender dress also killed it on the red carpet,
Kerry Washington went both 1940s glam and colour with her mixture of purple and navy blue ankle grazer dress, the full skirt and off shoulder sleeves made it more Mad Men like, a lot of people didn't like this look but I did. Julianna Margulies from The Good Wife rocked the 1940s glam in a Juiliana Cozenko dress that was midi length.
Zac Posen ruled like I told you. I mean, Kate Baranski from the good wife in Burgundy Zac Posen dress, Lena Dunham in a red Zac Posen dress, Katherine Heigl in Zac Posen, black figure hugging dress with a scoop neckline.
The trend though that I did not predict was the silver, chainmail, jewellery encrusted trend. Julianne Moore rocked a Givenchy couture dress in silver chainmail and grey feathers beneath. Emma Stone's jumpsuit had a jewel encrusted bodice and black bottoms. Jennifer Lopez in a silver dress with an amazing cape. So Amazing
I predicted Winter whites and Icy blues. I saw one icy blue on Amy Adams in her amazing Versace dress. Winter whites on Emily Blunt in Michael Kors, Ellie Kemper with amazing jewellery embroidery, Anna Faris, Kate Hudson also in a White Versace dress. Salma Hayek was the star of this trend it in a winter white dress with exquisite embroidery by Alexander McQueen.
I predicted cut outs and crop tops. Kate Hudson's Versace dress had the must amazing cut outs on the side. Kate Mara in a red Miu Miu with cut outs in the back. Taylor Schilling from Orange is the New Black ( love that show) was also rocking the cut out trend in a stunning red dress. The only crop top I saw was on Lorde who paired her black crop top with an over sized suit.
I predicted dark tones as well as colour. Newbie Nina Rodriguez who also won best actress in a TV series, comedy wore a black dress. Ethan Hawke kept pace with the ladies in a grey suit. Amal Clooney on her first red carpet as Mrs Clooney in a Black Dior dress with white gloves so classic. Jen Aniston who was nominated for Cake wore a St Laurent Black dress. Sophie Turner from Game of Thrones in a spectacular black and white dress along with host Tina Fey in a black and white Anthony Baradi dress. Jessica Chastain ina Versace black dress that looked like moltedn gold highlights. Felicity Jones was in a green Dior dress.
For our women in colour Naomi Watts was in a amazing Canary Yellow Gucci dress. Kate Mara in red Miu Miu, Host Amy Poehler in electric blue Stella McCarthy. Allison Williams from Girls in an amazing red Armani dress. Guilianna Rancic in beautiful Lavender dress also killed it on the red carpet,
Kerry Washington went both 1940s glam and colour with her mixture of purple and navy blue ankle grazer dress, the full skirt and off shoulder sleeves made it more Mad Men like, a lot of people didn't like this look but I did. Julianna Margulies from The Good Wife rocked the 1940s glam in a Juiliana Cozenko dress that was midi length.
Zac Posen ruled like I told you. I mean, Kate Baranski from the good wife in Burgundy Zac Posen dress, Lena Dunham in a red Zac Posen dress, Katherine Heigl in Zac Posen, black figure hugging dress with a scoop neckline.
The trend though that I did not predict was the silver, chainmail, jewellery encrusted trend. Julianne Moore rocked a Givenchy couture dress in silver chainmail and grey feathers beneath. Emma Stone's jumpsuit had a jewel encrusted bodice and black bottoms. Jennifer Lopez in a silver dress with an amazing cape. So Amazing
Sunday 11 January 2015
Hi!!!!, This is a short post, I have to watch the golden globes red carpet and report back to you.
So its award season finally! As important as the awards themselves are, the red carpet fashion are the most important for us. So what trends are we expecting? We will discuss this according to four categories: colour, style, cut and length.
In line with the season, there will probably be a lot of winter whites and icy blues. But some of the women will be in dark toned greens, greys and the classic black dress. Some would also go for bright colours like corals and the beautiful shades of pink and purple like lavender and violets.
With the style of dresses we will see a lot of reoccurring trends, like the crop top and skirts and cut outs (laser cuts or panelled cut outs). We probably will see the full midi skirt and the 1940's Mad Men glam. Zac Posen will definitely make an appearance on the red carpet.
With the cut a lot of figure hugging dresses and full skirt even A-line dresses will show up. I still want to be surprised by the outfit choices of the celebrities.
The midi length will probably be the most worn length on the red carpet this season.
Bye Lovelies the Golden Globes call.
Creaky.
So its award season finally! As important as the awards themselves are, the red carpet fashion are the most important for us. So what trends are we expecting? We will discuss this according to four categories: colour, style, cut and length.
In line with the season, there will probably be a lot of winter whites and icy blues. But some of the women will be in dark toned greens, greys and the classic black dress. Some would also go for bright colours like corals and the beautiful shades of pink and purple like lavender and violets.
With the style of dresses we will see a lot of reoccurring trends, like the crop top and skirts and cut outs (laser cuts or panelled cut outs). We probably will see the full midi skirt and the 1940's Mad Men glam. Zac Posen will definitely make an appearance on the red carpet.
With the cut a lot of figure hugging dresses and full skirt even A-line dresses will show up. I still want to be surprised by the outfit choices of the celebrities.
The midi length will probably be the most worn length on the red carpet this season.
Bye Lovelies the Golden Globes call.
Creaky.
Friday 9 January 2015
I'M BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND ITS A NEW YEAR.
Okay, so, I know that I haven't posted in a while and I have a plausible reason; I was in my final year in the university and so had a lot on my plate. However, I do promise that posts will more regular this year and if I fail, do with me what you will.
Hope you all had fabulous holidays, well I didn't, I was completing my final year research paper so no fabulousity went on. I do look forward to fantastic year for fashion and personal style.
Around the world, designers released their winter collections and Utilitarian or Military inspired is on everyone's lips, online stores like asos.com are already promoting their military collections ( I know because I have an asos account and I am obsessed with the boots they have on) Teen Vogue is also advocating the military inspired trend.
However, its not winter in Nigeria, its harmattan and so its really hot during the day and cool sometimes cold at night at least where am at (Abuja). So how can we work the military inspired look into our closets while considering our weather. I'm here to help.
If its for a day outfit, without being cheesy and actually wearing camouflage, you can wear a totally rocking forest green sleeveless denim or khaki cargo jacket with a plain black tank and jeans with awesome boots for a military and for our whimsical girls even a pair of oxfords would be totally cool.
Another way to rock the military inspired look for day in the hot weather are a pair of shorts, Shorts in a dark colour and a nice tank with combat boots in brown or black totally rock. For our tomboys, cargo pants in three quarter lengths and a plain tee give that edgy military feel.
How about for a night out since its so cold, like tonight, and jacket would not only be stylish but practical. Throw on a Shift dress and sneak in the military edge with a nice dark cargo jacket, The collar and the pockets make it so cool and throw on a pair of heels for a touch of sophistication. Do not be afraid to go for colour just because you're wearing a military inspired look with a dreary night and the dry air a nice pop of colour amidst the dark tones in your shoes, accessories, and make p are a welcome sight. N.B: Don't forget though not to go with colour in everything mentioned above i.e. shoes accessories, makeup it will be a bit too much.
Another way to rock this trend for night is wearing a body con dress, midi length in a neutral tone like, black or dark grey and throw on a military inspired jacket kick it up a notch with a dark lip, preferably in forest green.
Jumpsuits, playsuits and dungarees are another totally awesome way to rock this trend.
Do not forget a hat, hats are an essential part of the utilitarian look
N.B: The Utilitarian look is quite practical, isn't it?
Layering is an awesome way to rock the military inspired trend so when you think military inspired layer, layer, layer is the principle. oh and dark and neutral tones.
Hey! I'll rock
this trend and show you guys. cool?
Oh its so good to be back.
Love ya
Creaky.
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