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So the shirt tucked into and Ankara print style is trending and it all started with A-list celebrity Rihanna, the Barbadian beauty rocked a river island wax print dress with a blue and white stripe shirt to the white house this look was right off the runway and she looked stunning in it. After the buzz it went down but it seems its back as style bloggers and other fashionista’s have been seen sporting this look. Below are some of the ways fashionista’s are sporting this look:

Rihanna

Rihanna rocked the river island Ankara print wax dress and she paired her look with huge vintage gold hoop earrings, a black handbag and black suede sandal heel.

Rihanna

Tola Adegbite

Tola rocked the same dress but rolled up the sleeves and paired hers with a snake skin gold sandal heel, vintage necklace and gold cuff accessories.

Tola Adegbite

Soraya

Style blogger Soraya of styleismything goes all out with this look as she rocks her Ankara print deep V asymmetric dress with a white long sleeved shirt, gold chain bracelet, a white bejeweled box bag, pink and gold heels and a spider mirrored sunglasses.

Soraya

Cuppy

Cuppy otedola or Dj cuppy has been seen in this look twice, here she pairs her Ankara long sleeved dress with a white shirt, Gnome necklace and ankle strap heels.

Cuppy

Cynthia

Style blogger Cynthia rocks a peplum Ankara top with a white long sleeved shirt, Blue loose pant, brown handbag, dark sunglasses and glossy gold stilettos.

Cynthia

Soraya 1

Soraya surely rocks this style with swag, here she sports a short sleeved white shirt with a fabulous V-neck dress. Her look is complete with a purple belt, cat mirrored sunglasses, yellow blazers, red suede purse with gold rim and patent orange heels which rhymes with the colors on the dress.

Soraya 1

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Why look plain and gaudy just because it is an ankara attire you are wearing. This ankara suits look will make you want to have a rethink about rocking an ankara suit.

Look below…


Get your tailor working now!

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Look Effortlessly Stylish With This Office Wear Ideas!

Getting a stylish outfit to rock can be difficult when you’ve got work in your head, however, there are ways to make them ‘work’ hand in hand, and we are here to share the secret!

First thing first, you must think style when you think work. This means, you waking up in the morning for work and already having an idea of the beautiful pieces you’d love to pair for the day.

 

Secondly, never settle for less, what this means is, don’t ditch looking pretty and fab’ because of a bad hair day, instead wrap it up in a stylish scarf or slip on a turban and you’re good to go.

 

Third, seek for the perfect heels.

 

Best wishes!

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African fashionistas, especially Nigerians can’t be joked with when pulling off an office fashion trend, as they have added so much creativity into their styling that we can’t help but love.
On top of their typical job duties, there’s a lot to worry about when it comes to your profession looks.

Curating an elegant work wardrobe is an art form. But luckily you don’t have to be an experienced stylist to know how to pull fashionable looks to work. You just have to know the formula for perfect work outfits.

The objective of achieving this look is to be neat, well-groomed, relaxed, comfortable and still remain classy. The office fashion outfits are not the same clothes you could wear on a Saturday afternoon at home to go shopping with, or clothes you would wear to a night-club. It is not an “anything goes” approach to dress and grooming.

Scroll down to check out how Career Women slay fashionable outfits to work.

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Animal prints were not made just for women, it can also be rocked by men who understand fashion and can style it well. Animal prints are popping up in more men’s collections these days than you might expect. Even more surprising is how easy it is to pull off when used sparingly and with restraint. Here’s how to add a little bit of animal print into your wardrobe this fall without looking feminine or like a fashion victim.

Look sophisticated with animal print blazer, paired with plain shirt and trouser.

play it minimal, style up your complete suit look with simple animal print tie and pocket square

Style Animal print sneaker with shirt and waist coat

Rock animal shoe with a simple shirt, trouser and jacket(optional)

Make a statement with animal print body hugging top with a plain trouser or jean

Look super stylish on animal print leather jacket, paired with a simple t-shirt and a plain trouser

For casual yet stylish look, wear an animal print sneakers with double denim

Rock the animal print trouser with a shirt and a blazer, for that dapper look

Style up your look with animal print sunglasses

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Cameroonian fashion designer – Maison d’Afie presents luxe dresses for the modern woman in new collection – “Muto“.

The new collection, which translates to ‘Woman’ in Douala (Cameroon) tells a woven tale of a woman crippled by the old beliefs and culture prescribed to her by her family and society. She is consumed by the fear of a brighter future until she breaks free and meets the endless stream of opportunities laid before her, which fear has been holding her back from.

We love the chic flow of the collection, the toned down textures and sleek fabrics.

See the collection below;


To find out more about Maison d’Afie, send an e-mail to [email protected] | Send an e-mail to: www.maisondafie.com.

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Fashion Inspirations For Guys By Fashion Blogger Akin Faminu featured in Bellanaija’s “My Style” July Editon

“Let your style express your personality because your personality isn’t the first thing people see, your style is” – Akin Faminu

It’s time for another fabulous edition of My Style – our monthly BN Style feature that aims to celebrate the unique style of our amazing BN readers.

The My Style page is all about showing how diverse and universal style can be. Style is individual, unique and fun and is a personal representation of how each person expresses their take on fashion; so BN Style watchers let’s appreciate his unique style.
Enjoy!

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Our stylish My Style star for this month is menswear enthusiast – Akin Faminu. A medical student at the college of Medicine, University of Lagos, a fashion stylist and a men’s fashion blogger at AkinFaminu.com, Akin believes that before anyone gets to meet you, they meet your style first.

He was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, and has always been science inclined since his days in secondary school, but then he also always had a burning passion for fashion and art. As the years went by, he learned how to combine both passions and knows in the end what matters most in passion and motivation.

You can tell Akin has a love for the suave and dapper things in life from his collection of suits and formal wear, and we just know the fellas are going to enjoy this one.

Check it out!

My Style Is…
…dapper, exquisite, and original. It’s easy going, interesting and detailed…very detailed. I pay attention to the smallest details, the buttons, shoelaces, cuff links, everything because details, I believe make the difference.

It reflects my person and it revolves around with the dynamics of fashion tapering from vintage to contemporary. It’s more minimalist than extravagant because I believe it’s not until you’ve spent extravagantly that you’re fashion forward, your Style is what matters.

Where Style Meets Personality
I would describe my personality as outgoing and confident and my style furthermore fuels my confidence. A ‘dapperly’ dressed man oozes confidence without having to speak at all. My personality depicts originality, creativity, flexibility, open-mindedness and an overall appreciation of aesthetics, and my style has a part to play in all of that.

Where I Shop Till I Drop
I am not very selective when it comes to shopping. I’m rather open-minded, and not too extravagant. I shop where I see quality stuff that suits me and I do a lot of online shopping as well, because going from store to store is quite time consuming and I don’t really have a lot of time on my hands.

I like to shop Nigerian as much as I can. Asos, River Island, Next, TopMan, Debenhams, H&M etc are some of the stores I visit regularly.

My Cut
I’ve been wearing a fade for as long as I can remember lol. It’s become a signature hairstyle sort of, and it’s by far my favorite. I wear hats too, a lot, so many a time my hair is covered.

How I Accessorize
Details! This is my favorite part of getting dressed because the importance of details cannot be over emphasized. From the ties to the pocket squares, the collar tips, the brooches, the lapel pins, the collar chains, the wrist watches, the shoes, the satchel bags; they have to be spot on if you’re nailing that outfit!

I Own the Night
Now this is where you go super stylish. Most of the events are usually at night so you want to look impeccable. If it’s a dapper or casual look I’m picking for the night, I’d do it well.

On a Regular Day
I really love being as free as possible on my casual days because dapper does it for me on other days. I’m a sucker for prints, florals and vintage shirts. I usually have a hat on with glasses when it’s sunny. I keep it simple really.

Shoes & Feet + Bag Life

The Rare Traditional

Getting My “Working Class Guy” On
“Dapper” is the key word here! I like to appear neat and proper when I’m at work…or well school in this case, and it’s a hospital environment as well. I pay a lot of attention to the details, everything’s important. I love vintage and print ties so you’d see me in those mostly. I don’t like to look too simple either so every chance I get to have a waist coat or a blazer on I do.

My Must-Haves I Think Every Guy Should Have
Well, the basic essentials that every stylish guy should have isn’t a particularly long list. Simple and high quality buttoned down shirts, granddad collared shirts, casual polos, properly fitted trousers and chinos, sweaters, denim jackets, casual shoes like sneakers, brogues and the like, dress shoes like oxford lace-ups, double strap monk shoes etc.

I would also recommend burgundy details – ties, lapel accessories, pocket squares, socks etc and HATS! They’re the icing on the cake.

My Advice for Other Style Lovers
Your style is an expression of your personality and you have to be original about it. while going casual, don’t be too laid back about it, make sure your outfits are properly fitted, not overly fitted. You’re allowed to be minimalist, it’s not until you’ve spent extravagantly that you’re fashion forward. Express yourself, be principled and be original.

If I Could Steal A Celebrity’s Wardrobe
Now this would be a combination of David Beckham and Pharell Williams. Becks has it all, from ultra dapper to laid back casual, the stunning red carpet outfits, the shoes, the details, he is a stunner; and I would take all of Pharell Williams hats!!!! Those two are original and that’s what I like about their style.

Plain Backgrounds

Which Celebrity Stole My Look
I really cant tell. I don’t exactly compare my styles to others, I just try to be myself; but I admire the likes of D’banj, Uti, Mai Atafo and a host of others.

My Style Philosophy
Be daring, be different, be impractical. Let your style express your personality because your personality isn’t the first thing people see, your style is.

Thank you to Akin for sharing his amazing style with us. Follow him for more of his style on Instagram: @AkinFaminu | Send him and e-mail: [email protected].

The post My Style: Akin Faminu first appeared on Bellanaija.com

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This day is for Ankara!

Hello, lovelies! I know we all are Ankara lovers..we can imagine going everyday with one thing Ankara. Be it Bag, Shoes, Neck piece, Skirt, Shirt, Jacket, name it, Ankara can spice up our daily look from ordinary to glamorous if only we know just the trick! And in case you don’t then we are here to give it (to you) be it clue or reminder. Today we bring to y’all Ankara office styles you would stun in through out the week in your work place. Lets take a cue from how this diva’s style their Ankara for the office.

#1. Knee Length Ankara Skirt

This is certainly a gorgeous mix, a vlisco print Ankara wax sewn into a high waist knee length skirt is paired with a white cotton shirt with Rhine stone details at the collar, a pink and gold mini chain bag, gold and silver cuffs, dark ray ban sun shades and criss cross sandal heel.

#2. Ankara Safari Dress

Here is another Vlisco wax inspiration, Here the ankara print wax fabric is sewn into a safari like shirt dress paired with a belt made from the same fabric, a silver and crystal brooch used to clasp the collar and yellow suede platform pumps.

#3. Ankara Three In One Piece

Here you are shown how a single Ankara fabric can be used to style different attires, the first look is a long skinny trouser worn with a white flare blouse, gold necklace, a wine clutch, a blue waist belt and a sandal heel purple shoe. For the second look the Ankara fabric is sewn into a bustier above the knee dress paired with a gold chain, peach waist belt and the same clutch and heel from look one. For the final look the fabric is sewn into a knee length skirt with slit, paired with a purple butterfly blouse, gold necklace and the same blue belt and heel from the previous picture.

#4. Ankara Collar Dress

This is certainly my favorite look, Here we have a Vlisco wax Ankara print sewn into a box pleat short sleeve knee length dress with a white collar paired with a head band and a white sandal heel.

#5. Ankara Fusion

This look is simple and beautiful, a flare orange long sleeve blouse is paired with a black skirt with Ankara patterns, an Ankara hand bag, Ankara bangles, Ankara earring and transparent black pumps.

#6. Ankara Mix

This look is very classic, a Vlisco print Ankara fabric is sewn into a long sleeve button-less crop coat paired with another Vlisco Ankara fabric sewn into an inner blouse and the same matching Ankara print for the midi skirt. The look is finished off with a gold chain, gold bracelet, blue ring and mustard colored peep toe platform heel.

#7. Ankara Skirt Blend

This blend shows you two ways to rock Ankara high waist skirt, picture 1 and 3 has this Diva in a high waist pink and carton brown ankara print skirt which she pairs with a white cotton shirt with ruffle details and a black platform pump. Picture two on the other hand has another Diva rocking a cotton lace sleeveless shirt which she pairs with a high waist Ankara skirt, suede pumps and black beads.

#8. Ankara Flare Dress

I love this look, a high neck sleeveless mini flare dress is paired with a black with white stripe over sized coat and white pumps. Absolutely simple and gorgeous.

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