5 Ways To Being Iris Apfel (And The Best You) in 2016.

OMYGAD WHO IS THAT?!
That was my first reaction to seeing the above photo of the 94 year old style icon, interior designer, textile maker and eccentric color fairy Iris Apfel.
I can't remember where i saw the photo but i remember the amazement i felt. Which is the height we should try to attain in life.
Quick summary- she is a New Yorker, became interested in trinkets and odd accessories from age 11, started her career as a Copy Editor for Women's Wear Daily, met and married her husband Carl in 1948 ('goals' or no?), he died last year at age 100 , they don't have any children because according to her, -
"I don’t believe in a child having a nanny, so it wasn’t what we were going to do, but also having children is like protocol. You’re expected to. And I don’t like to be pigeonholed".
She decorated the US White House for 9 presidents (cool, i know!), rose to fame just 9 or 10 years ago (!), has a makeup collection with MAC, an eye-wear collection with Eye-Bob, an HSN shoe line, is a Professor of Fashion at the University Of Texas, and an all-round Human of Wonder.
Some of her famous sayings include-
"Taste you can learn, but style is like charisma. You know it when you see it"
"When you don't dress like everyone else, you don't have to think like everyone else"

The Midi Skirt.

Ulyana Sergeenko, the Russian queen-goddess of fashion is the very epitome of bold and fearless femininity as far as fashion goes. I mean, who rocks full, balled-out midi-length skirts with fierce shoes and pursed lips like her? NO ONE.
We mere mortals can only try.
The midi skirt is one piece of clothing that is utterly feminine and flattering on most body types, as long as the choice of fabric and length is right.
It might not be the easiest thing for everyone to wear, but if Ulyana's way of rocking it is too bold for you, you can try toning down the look with the ideas below-

This is a good choice for an easy day that you also need to dress up. The light tee tones down the fullness of the skirt, while giving the torso a lean, slim fit, and the slinky ankle-strap sandals, gold link chain watch and necklace keep it modern and dressy.

These are two other great options for two different occasions, Formal/Work and Casual to run some errands, or meet-up with someone for food and drinks.
One thing to keep in mind when wearing this look is to keep your top fitted and simple, keep your shoes nice, and keep your confidence fierce. That's all!
Wait, there is a moral to this err story- Don't be afraid to try new things, in fashion and other areas of life.
Cheers.

Make-Up: Dark Lips

SO I've finally joined The Dark-Lips Coalition, and I'm loving it so far. Granted, it's not for the shy, but if rocked properly, I've found that it just pops so well and makes your face bright and nice. 

This look has gone beyond the goth, and can be classy and edgy, depending on what you use to achieve the look. I say avoid the very-matte lip colors, and go for a lightly creamy lip color instead.

Normally, it is advised to keep the rest of your face bare or minimally made-up, so as not clash heavily with the dark lip, but i say you can play around with some neutral-toned make-up around your eyes and cheeks, like some gold or bronze shadow, a bronzer, a subtle metallic or brown liner on your eyes (Like J.Lo above). The key is to make sure the look is clean and balanced.

          This is me with my dark lips. (Purple Liner- local brand/Plum Lipstick- Jackline)

It is important to line your lips with a dark liner first, to ensure that the lines of your lips are clean and not messy. 

If you don't want to invest in a dark lipstick, as it's not really an every-day look, you can get a lip pencil in any dark color of your choice, use it to line and fill your lips, and then top off with any red or deep-pink lipstick you already own, the results are very similar.

Cheers!

New in: Color-Block Sandals.

Me and other shoe-lovers all over the world fell deeper in love with Solange Knowles when she rocked this delicious Fendi color-block sandals last year.

                    Fendi Grosgain Color Block sandals

Well, i couldn't find or afford these Fendi ones, so i got something close to it that i absolutely love.

This is my new favorite sandals, i got it from a local market here in Lagos.

Cheers!

Make-up: Colored Eyeliner.

The colored eyeliner is a very fast and effective way of spicing-up your make up and playing-up your eyes. Celebs like Kelly Rowland and Beyonce are fans of this trend, and there are different ways to wear it whether for your everyday face or for more glamorous occasions.

This is my everyday-face colored eyeliner look, using blue eyeliner in the inner corners, and a sassier green in the outer corners.  If i were going out to somewhere fancy, i'd amp it up with some eye shadow in same colors.

Love it.

This look is best worn with a subtle lip color, leaving the eyes to grab all the attention. 

Ermm, please pardon my eyebrows, they are going through a phase...

Cheers!

2012 Ends & Welcome 2013

Happy holidays everyone! Join me in thanking God for this year, then take time out to evaluate our lives and choices this year, and then plan for life and other blessings for the coming 2013.
Thanks and God bless us all!

Style Icon- Ulyana Sergeenko

Ulyana Sergeenko- fashion designer, fashion icon, photographer, and socialite.

         Vintage belle meets modern edgy nerd. *sigh*

This has got to be one of the hardest looks to pull off ever. A different type of monochrome.

Fashion-Black-Witch-Queen-Complete-With-The-Veil. Be afraid, be very afraid.

  Look at her. Pointed toes, Pouted diva lips, everything. Posh who?

                        Darling!

                           Her skirts!

Happy Birthday To Me!!!

It is my birthday today! yay!! I'm a year older, and definitely wiser and stronger. Many thanks to God,  my family and friends, i appreciate all of you.  Thanks for all the birthday greetings I've been receiving. I hope and pray that God continues to bless us all with good life and prosperity.

Cheers!

errmm, if you wanna send me some baiday presents, abeg holla at me so that i'll come pick it up sharp sharp... :)

Editorial: Chanel Iman For XOXO The Mag's, November 2012.

Source: Fashiongonerouge

Bridal: Elie By Elie Saab For Pronovias 2013 Collection

This is my first 'wedding' post kind of, but i saw these amazing wedding dresses, and i had to share, they are Elie by Elie Saab for Pronovias 2013 collection. The dresses are very sweet, flattering and modern. The lace details and the drapery (?) are so feminine and graceful. Love it!.





My dream wedding dress right here *sigh*

Or maybe this one...

Photo: Singer Monica' s White Jeans and Green Ensemble

I saw this photo of singer Monica Brown over at NecoleBitchie's, and i had a good fashion moment right there. This look is just IT on many levels, The all-white jeans and tank outfit, given life with that comfy-but-edgy military green jacket and those super-cute Adidas sneakers. Love it.
A white outfit can be as versatile as a black one, it's all in the way you accessorize.

House Of Nwocha Fall 2012 Lookbook- 'The Yoshinaka'

This collection from the House Of Nwocha fashion design label is inspired by the tale of a strong Japanese warrior princess, hence the title 'Yoshinaka'. The designs are a little gothic, absolutely strong, powerful and beautiful.

These first two dresses are my favorite pieces from the collection

Style Inspiration: Closet

A woman's closet is a very important part of her home. This is why our mums have boxes and boxes of clothes and closet space, while our dads are squeezed into whatever corner is left, lol.
I've always had a clear idea of what my closet will be like, if i had no cash or space limitations, but at the moment, i'm neither rich, nor do i have my own self-built/designed/bought house and closet, so for now, i just admire and dream of perfect closets.
The perfect clothes closet for me, Structured, but with the center column for special things and nick-knacks-

The greatest shoe-rack idea ever! a nice fancy vintage-y hutch to preserve and beautifully display your shoes-