Brand New

Hello. So its been months since my last post. Life has been super busy and sweet at the same time. My school is back in session and I cant wait for the semester to be over already. Everything in my life is pretty new. New friends, new roommates, new lecturers, new clothes (hehe), new bags, new priorities etc. I feel somewhat brand new.

Anyway this post is just to reassure you guys that I am still here and will be back to posting stuff soon. Thank you for sticking with me through this journey.

Stay Stylish. SL

Ghanaian Fashion Brand Ameyo Fashion House Releases Spring/Summer 2016 Collection

I am a few days into the exams in school and it is not getting any better. I have so many projects to submit and shoots to style before the end of the semester. Well when the going gets tough the tough gets going (winks).

Few days ago I came across this Ghanaian Fashion ‘Ameyo’ and I absolutely fell in love with their SS16 collection. The brand caters to the modern and fashionable woman.

The collection which is a combination of pencil skirts, cut outs, high low shift dresses skater skirts, culottes and play suits which comes in floral fabrics and monochrome prints. The outfits sits perfectly on the models and makes an inspiring look for an everyday style.

I particularly like her taste in fabric and design but overall the collection seems pretty traditional with the same things we review everyday. Shift dresses, skirts and cut-outs constantly topping the list.

My favourite look  has to be the skater skirt over the pencil skirt, that is a look I look forward to trying on and seeing more ladies try on.

Check out the collection and tell me what you think.

Stay Stylish. SL

Grey’s Spring/Summer 2016 Collection Is All Shades Of Gorgeous

If you do follow my blog you will know that I am a student. Well exams start in a few days time and I have been super busy. This post has been saved in my drafts for weeks now but I decided to post it today. I have to get back to studying, wish me success.

For their Spring Summer 2016 collection, womenswear label Grey gives us an array of prints that is an infusion of fashion forwardness and sophistication. 

In the accompanying notes, the brand states it’s inspiration and applied techniques used in compiling the collection;

“Using etches of doll-like illustrations, laser cut technique, exaggerated larger-than-life bows, mix-match of colours and prints; Grey goes on it’s most explorative and adventurous foray into “the often uneven, imperfect yet inspirational stories of women both from a personal and a socio- political platform”

The lookbook consists of 3 beautiful models dressed in stylish pieces from the lineup. Striking poses alongside each other, the models give us an idea of how fluid the pieces are. They look easy to wear, chic and very relate-able for ladies who don’t go for ordinary when it comes to fashion.

The artificial flower with pink strips siting in a pot in the corner adds a certain feel to the shoot and compliments the models. Altogether, the collection is well put together and gorgeous.

Stay Stylish! SL

View the collection here.

 

 

Photography: Tunde Mason

Art Direction: Ozzy Etomi

Styling: Rukky Ladoja and Ozzy Etomi

Make up: Omono Etomi

Shoes: Ozzy Etomi, Rukky Ladoja and Bemisoke Shoes

 

Creativity! Where The Young Entrepreneur & The Economy Meet

March 26th is fast approaching and with it Gidi Fest 2016 (Gidi Culture Festival)! The festival will have music from Davido, Tiwa Savage, Yemi Alade, Phyno, Timaya, K.O., and Riky Rick, with opening acts Adekunle Gold and Small Doctor. Gidi Fest also features food and art from across Nigeria and beach football and volleyball headed by celebrity team captains. Even better, ticket prices are slashed to N2,000 and are available at www.gidifest.com.

 

Why the cut in pricing? Let’s get real about the economy. We’ve all felt the effects of the drop in oil prices and thereby the drop in our economy. This, in combination with foreign exchange rates makes for tough times in Nigeria. We’ve carried on in the traditional Nigerian way of ‘suffering and smiling’, but let’s be honest; it’s a tough time in our country!

Will oil prices go back up anytime soon? Your guess is as good as ours, but in the meantime, what’s clear is that there is no stopping the Nigerian youth. As the economy slows, we’ve all picked up the pace. We’re long past the days of being limited to ‘traditional’ careers. In the pages of newspapers, or even amongst your friends you can find people making careers (and money!) as stylists, creative directors, graphic artists, musicians, actors, producers – the list is endless. With 105million people under 30, Nigeria’s young people are a force to be reckoned with.

Who needs oil? Ok, we still need oil, but you get the point. There’s no excuse to not follow your dreams. The time is now! We’ve seen what many youths are doing and we are inspired. We’re building the country together.

Just like year’s past, we’re opening Gidi Fest’s gates to all communities, providing a day where everyone can come out, enjoy great music, great food, good times and even better people. This year, with the economy slowing some people down, we deserve a great day more than ever. Gidi Fest is creating a tradition of youth empowerment and celebrating African music, culture and people in every form.

This is our vision. What’s yours? Show us solo or even gather your #GidiSquad. We’re taking submissions via Instagram and Twitter, make sure you tag #GidiFest16 and follow us @GidiCultureFest on either network. The story we love the most gets 2 VIP tickets to Gidi Fest 2016 on March 26th.

For the up and coming musicians out there check out the Flow with the Beat competition. The competition gives new talent a chance to #LiveYourMusic by downloading the Gidi Cypher Beat produced by DJ Choptstix (https://soundcloud.com/gidiculturefest/gidicypher), flowing over the beat and sending it to us at hello@eclipseliveafrica.com. The competition ends 13th March.

To buy tickets and get more info on the festival check out www.gidifest.com

For a glimpse of what to expect at Gidi Fest 2016 watch

 

Gidi Fest 2016 is brought to you by Eclipse Live, Eko Atlantic, Lagos State and Heineken with support from Red Bull, Mikano, Eko Hotel, Pepsi, South African Airways and Hyperia.

 

Montaigne Place Launches Alexandre J’s Covetable Fragrance Collections

Leading luxury beauty haven Montaigne Place unveils the Alexandre J Fragrances in Nigeria, another addition to the recently launched luxury fragrances line, with it’s wide range of fragrances – The Collector, The Oscent, Le Royal & Western Leather.

Alexandre J’s love of art and history brought him to creation and today, his thirst for beauty leads him to explore such varied areas as painting and perfume. This french artist also delves into other cultures to find creative avenues that his imagination the turn into new worlds.

Alexandre J makes unusual use of exceptional materials. He scuplts them pushing the limits of creation to give life to objects that arouse emotions. Finding the perfect balance is a slow, painstaking process. Alexandre J does not shy away from challenges or compromise: the olfactory experience is all that matters.

Each collection has a distinct style and offers a selection of scents for men and women.

The Collector

A meeting of the Oriental desert and French baroque archichecture, this collection of 8 fragrances evokes a timeless journey, the warmth of elements and the change of scenery. It focuses on a magical place talking to everyone’s imagination. Sensual and sophisticated, the fragrant composition is an invitation to a journey of both the mind and the body

Advocating luxury craftsmanship, Alexandre J bottles are unique and elegant, demonstrating handmade art and painstaking design. The collector comes in aluminium bottles with golden accessories packaged in leather boxes. The The Collectors fragrances are is available in 100ml.

Black Muscs

It embodies chic amber, allied with fruity, floral notes. A reflection of mysterious personality.

Golden Oud

A solar perfume, thanks to its oriental woody notes.

 

Rose Oud

An ultra-feminine fragrance, unveiling a sparkling intense rose.

 

Zafeer Oud Vanille

A cocktail of oriental notes, a caramelised vanilla with hints of coconut.

 

Argentic

This offers a masculine, young, sophisticated scent.

 

Iris Violet

A mouth-watering delight that combines all of the powdery, fresh & delicate beauty of the titular flowers.

 

Silver Ombre

It captivates due to the opulence of its oriental amber rose.

 

Morning Muscs

It seduces with energising fruity and musky notes.

 

The Oscent

 

The story of Oscent closely reflects that of the philosopher’s stone, a legendary alchemic substance with the capacity to transform metal into gold or silver. Similar to this famous magical substance, Oscent has the power to thrill those who wear it.

Oscent Pink is a feminine fragrance, fruity and floral. Its facet of red fruits marries with the sweetness of the jasmine. Oscent Black is an oriental woody musk. Its notes of tobacco reinforce its masculinity. Oscent White completes the trio, with an accord of oriental amber. Oscent Is A Dreamlike Digression, An Ephemeral Moment That Revives A Magical Legend.

 

Le Royal

A fragrance fit for royalty… it can be described as a crown of citrus fruits, wooden sceptre, & spicy amber train. It exalts ambitions and makes destiny sovereign.

It has a singular and distinguished aura that everyone can make their own.

 

Western Leather

 

 

 

Western Leather Black & White embodies the mythical leather jacket. Sometimes rebel but always trendy, the man and woman who wear it as a second skin are sensual and self confident, precious, chic and sexy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Western Leather Black & White is the final touch to complete a ‘couture’ outfit.

 

This covetable fragrance collection is exclusive to Montaigne Place in Nigeria and available at all outlets. Why stop at just one range?  Come in today to discover all these magnificent fragrances.

Bag It! – The Dior’s Dioreva Bag

If there is a fashion brand that understands the beauty of a woman’s accessory, Dior will be among the top of the list for me. The brand encompasses everything a sophisticated and classy woman wants in her bag and more.

The new Dior bag, Diorever, is one of the bags that will get the attention of every woman with its cutting edge exterior, the signature aesthetic of a Dior bag, and structured lines with a touch of urban beauty.

It’s simple outlook with a crest-shaped clasp, with an optional shoulder strap makes the bag perfect bag for the week and can be swapped as a weekend accessory.

There are three sizes mini, medium and large and each comes with an optional shoulder strap. The mini starts at $2,950, medium at $3,400 and large at $3,900.

 

 

 

 

Image Credit: http://www.purseblog.com

From Milan Fashion Week – Favourite Street Style Picks

Milan Fashion Week has come to an end for this cycle and while we enjoyed seeing the Fall 2016 collections from some of our favorite European designers; Giorgio Armani, Missoni, Versace, Prada to name a few, my attention was also on the images from the streets of Milan as residents and visitors to MFW showcased their style.

And there was lots to see! From neutral to bright and bold colours, prints, fur, blazers, leather, lace, sequins, denim, satchels, fringing, pom poms and more fashionable details there was plenty to please the eye and see up inspiration.

Here are some of my favourite street style looks from Milan Fashion Week.

 

 

 

 

 

Images – stylecaster.com, fashiongum.com, arabia.style.com, styledumonde.com, hefashionspot.com, chikoshoes.com

T.I Nathan Celebrates Richard Mofe Damijo As A Legend & Style Inspiration

T.I Nathan, menswear fashion designer celebrates Nollywood Veteran Richard Mofe Damijo, as a father, legend, multiple award winning actor, Icon and inspiration.

The creative director who took to his art to create images worthy of a legend had a few words to add to this celebration.

 

‘Richard Mofe Damijo, prominent in his ways and action is being embossed in the very essence of what it is to be a legend, to be an inspiration, to have the power to create a revolution.

RMD isn’t just an actor or figure of respect. He represents something, a drive, a yearning within so many people.

Richard Mofe Damijo is the source of total expression. From his captivating movies to his amazing skill in being a husband, father and a grandfather, we have come to understand that Richard is an embodiment of total Inspiration, thriving as the man who is so revered from the west. He is different, charming, funny and real. ‘

The designer also further highlighted some of the finer points of the man that is Richard Mofe Damijo.

As Nigerian Icon And Inspiration

RMD is unarguably one of the most prominent actors in the history of Nollywood and the Nigerian entertainment industry. He also adds politician and commissioner for culture and tourism in Delta state as list of achievements under his umbrella, which goes ahead to explain the reason he is inspiring to us.

On Being Fashionable & Stylish

The creative director believes Richard Mofe Damijo is style inspiration to older men looking to keep up the good looks. He is a man with amazing style and with his distinctive taste in clothing, it is worthy of the celebration of a legend.

In the accompanying photo editorial, RMD looked every inch as described by Temitayo creative director of the T.I Nathan,  captured in a double lapel tuxedo paired with damask pants, matching pants and blazer, Damask jacket and a crisp white shirt paired with floral pants.

 

 

All outfits by T.I Nathan

Creative Direction – Temitayo Nathan

Style Direction – Mag Payne

Makeup/ Grooming – Leylarh Cadne

Photographer – D’Mayo

Words by – Chuka Nwobi

Floral slippers by ( T.I Nathan x BLAQ shoes )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: stylevitae.com

Caught In Motion – A Morafa & Fruché Collaboration

Emerging fashion houses Morafa and Furché teamed up to merge two different aesthetics thoughts to design something different, unique yet youthful.

 Marafa and Fruché stated that the collection was inspired by love, bright colours, and the freshness of morning light, and it celebrates the minimalist femininity and masculinity.

For the women’s wear, the  main fabric was lace, giving us slight glimpses of the model’s skin. There were in pop colors likes purple, red, yellow, blue with neutral tones.

For the men, suits, blazers, shorts, high slit skirt and dress, wedding-like gown, ruffles and more were spotted.

Take a look below

photographed by Shola Animashaun

 Stylist: King Duke Styles

NYFW FALL/WINTER 2016 – DELPOZO’S DRAMATICS

Madrid based “prêt-à-porter” fashion label Delpozo’s creative director Josep Font, was inspired by nature and art in his Fall/Winter 2016 collection which he presented at New York Fashion Week . 

Looking at the runway photos, I fell in love with the pieces. The colours are bold and the designs are very structured and defined. It might take a big fan of fashion to pull off these outfits, but you do not need sartorial knowledge to love and appreciate these looks.

Spotted in the collection are nappa leather opera gloves, 3D adorned with a riot of leather appliqué, dramatic dresses with architectural designs, bell coats tied at the shoulders in bows, structured gowns juxtaposed with sculptural geometry, come together for an rich, interesting collection with a feminine edge.

By far one of my favourite collections this season.

 

 

Images: stylevitae.com