The Revolution....... Ankara!!!!!!

Hello Loviesss,


How have you been? Its been a very hectic 2 weeks for me but i thank God things are back to normal    :) :) :) :)


A few days ago, i was thinking about our local ankara print and how designers all over the world are embracing it and i couldn't help but smile. Its exciting times to be creating pieces made from ankara or wax print as the west like to call it :)


Everyone is wearing Ankara and print inspired pieces. It amost feels like an overkill but I'm loving it! It's the unleashing of African fashion  on the world...... First Lady, Michelle Obama landed in South Africa wearing a print jacket Nigerian Lawyer turned designer Duro Olowu (Love his designs so much, check out some of his designs from my blog archive on "The Rainbow is in this summer"), she also wore one of his african inspired dress on a dinner date with the President and even another on Oprah's show..Michelle loves Duro Olowu..that's for sure!


Spotted on Beyonce and Solange Knowles, Alicia Keys and tons of other celebs, Ankara/print wax fabrics are no doubt the rave of the moment. With the release of Burberry's Prorsum 2012 collection featuring Ankara, these are great times for African fashion afterall Burberry has always stood for tradition and heritage. 


What's interesting is the versatility of the print fabric. From Aldo Ankara (Forwood) shoes available at £65. I luv luv luv them, to ankara bags, clutch purses, earrings, head bands, bangles, bikini's...... and the list goes on.....phewwww!!!!


I personally love the color it adds to whatever skin tone or outfit.......


Looks like the ankara renaissance is here to stay, can't get enough of it. 


Enjoy.


xoxo.

                                               Mrs. O in Jide Olowu print jacket

                                              Mrs. O in Jide Olowu dress

                                                Burberry's Prorsum 2012 collection

                                           Our own JBL i just love her designs

                                          Alicia rocking this short print dress

                           Luv, luv, luv beyonce's look and the scarf is on point

                                                       The ankara Basic Tee

                                                    Aldo (forwood) shoes

                                       Ankara accessories i adore. (Must have)

    My favorite. Love everything about this bag, the size, color, design, the damask print on the side

"Labour of Love"

Hello Loviesss,

How have you all been? I'm particularly excited about today's post because i'm featuring my very good friend and classmate's collection. (Btw, she's my motivation whenever inspiration for my collections seem to fly out the window...... lol). 

We attended the prestigious ISTITUTO MARANGONI school of fashion in London. Those were fun times *wink wink* but thats gist for another day.

Now to the designer and her collection...... "Labour of Love"

Funmilayo Csilla Deri is a Nigerian born, London/Budapest based fashion designer who launched her eponymous label in March 2011. The brand- Funlayo Deri is out with their Autumn/Winter 2011 collection of luxury ready-to-wear women’s fashion.

The collection features bold yet softly stylish pieces was inspired by the designer’s desire to pay homage to women who work hard. With each one unique, the pieces celebrate individuality, but all have in common a fine cut, luxurious fabrics and painstaking workmanship.

The Labour of Love collection features intricately draped, structured, asymmetric and fitted dresses and separates in exquisite silks, lace and leather that look divine and feel amazing on the body.

The pieces in the collection are very strong and i admire the craftsmanship that went into making all the pieces. 

Well done girl.

I hope you all enjoy it.

XOXO

                                                      Luv, Luv, Luv, Luv, Luv.....

                                 Love the Cape, the color & everything about it

                                         My favorite piece, Luv, Luv the Jacket

                                        The LBD redefined.....very classy & chic

60's fashion........... Jackie O on my mind

Hello Loviesssss,


Was thinking about blogging on 60's inspired fashion trends but i thought, hey the style icons should be celebrated first then we can talk about how their style inspired designers. 


Jackie Onassis (One of my favorite style icons)on my mind.......


Some knew her as the former first lady of JFK but to me, i remember her impeccable style. I follow fashion trend and not politics.. so i have little to say about that.... lol


Jackie O's style wasn't merely a trend but a sense of chicness that transcends all ages and over many decades.


She was timeless and responsible for bringing high style to her era. She was never afraid to wear what she wanted to. She made trousers look hot, shunned in sleeveless dresses and wore trouser suits with sophistication that would never be duplicated.


She set a lot of fashion trends......
- Sleeveless A-Line dresses
- French Suits with 3/4 length sleeves
- Black turtle neck
- Dark huge sunglasses (My Favorite *wink*)
- Pearls 
and the list continues....



I tried to get loads of pictures of her style but jeezzzz its was so difficult getting really nice ones. I'll upload more soon.
Lets know what you think about her style..... enjoy.


xoxo.

 This look inspired some of karl Largerfeld's lace scarves

                                          The Famous turtle neck

                           Color blocking her way *wink* 

                                       Eyes on the belt and i love the shade of green

                    She wore the embellished chiffon monostrap dress so gracefully

                                         Look at those sleeves... love love love!!!!

                                          Those Sunglasses are amazeballs

                                  Her look on my Collage