Actress Ella Balinska attended the Valentino spring 2019 show wearing a couture Valentino coat. The modelesque talent was the perfect figure for the haute couture garment. This star is one to watch style wise. I see great things style wise for her future.
Magazine | Lupita Nyong'o Marie Claire
Dressed in Balmain and Lady Grey earrings, Lupita Nyong'o wears her trademark natural hair for the cover of Marie Claire March 2018. The actress discusses her latest roles. She is one of a kind, bringing inherent passion to everything she does. She's an icon already.
Fashion Tip | Customise
Clothes and accessories are meant for the wearing. Wear a dress as a skirt, tie a scarf as a belt. There are no rules, it is all up to you. Case in point, these bangles hung on a black satin ribbon make a necklace Dries Van Noten would be proud of, it was inspired by one of his collections. I might just have to try this again. It is a look o quite like. What garments and accessories can you repurpose? In what new ways can you wear the old bits in your closet?
Fashion Designer | Prabal Gurang
Some designers just get it. Prabal Gurang I'd just one of them. He makes beautiful pieces which can't help but leave you in awe. The color palette is sophisticated and for an assured woman in the know. Which ever design you chose know you will leave an impression.
Fashion Tip | Your Signature
Everyone has a signature. It might be wearing a belt over a dress. It might be wearing your clothes a certain way. One of my signatures is twisting a scarf in a headwrap. I'm British by way of West Africa so I wear my roots in the way I wear my wrap. Also I like heavy dose of jewelry so I suppose like these ear cuffs this is a signature too. What do you repeatedly wear, how do you wear it? What is your signature? Start with one piece and build from there.
Style Look | Poppy Delevigne
Every inch the style influencer in a Philosophy di Lorenzo puffy sleeve dress with Roger Vivier heels. The hair, the dress, the bag, the tights, the shoes, everything is perfect.
Instagram Like | Muses Uniform
Muses Uniform is a beautiful instagram page. Sumptuous interiors, enviable locales, a decadent color palette, memorable style and delicious cuisine. Nelly makes it all look so easy. The French based connoisseur of all things beautiful definitely deserves to be in your instagram feed at @musesuniform.
Beauty Tip | Lip Scrub
A good beauty tip is prep lips with a scrub before wearing lipstick or gloss. Make your own by adding sugar to a lip balm like Maybelline's Baby Lips. Scrub dry lips away for the perfect pout.
Trend | Chanel Couture Spring 2019
Breathtaking design Wonderful craftsmanship. Exquisite attention to detail. Chanel shows why it is a leading Couture house with this gown. The beaded torso of the gown is second to none. The blue pleated structure around the arms and train are a wonderful juxtaposition to the white torso.
Style Influencer | Evangelie Syrmniotaki
What can be said about Evangelie? She knows her camera angles! Known for her love of strong shoulders, high heels and strong red pout, Evangelie's instagram is high octane glamour and beautiful clothes. Her images are editorial worthy and they continue to inspire. See her feed at @styleheroine .
Veganuary | Beauty Products
This month challenge your makeup bag by going vegan. More and more brands are offering vegan ranges that promise to work. Milani's Baked Blush for £10 will bring bronze and rose color to cheeks while Charlotte Tilbury's 'Dolce Vita' palette for £39 gives you a range to play on eyelids with.
Fashion Tip | Gold Necklace
Gold necklaces are always in style. Invest in a few to accessorise your look. It can be your statement look which you make work with every outfit you wear. This gold plated one by Tohum is beautifully done and would look great worn both day with a pair of snacks and at night with your favourite black dress. Layer them or wear them alone for interest. More on it here.
Shopping Basket | Marni Coat
Meet the coats of all coats. Or maybe just one of them. It gets a yes from me. The brown patent leather, the purple piping, the textured shearling collar and pockets, the belted feature, the length. What a coat, Marni get it right. Shop it here
Object Of Affection | Marc Jacobs Bag
Image from Harvey Nichols.
The Marc Jacobs leather snapshot shoulder bag is the perfect size for every outfit. This bag is perfect for every woman from the style influencer to the working girl. I like that you can just sling it over any outfit for a stylish look that is fresh and modern. More on the bag here.
My Style | Garments
A great scarf makes a great headpiece. A good ear cuff makes a good accessory. A good jacket (this one is supposedly by YSL - but think it's a fake) goes a long way. Throw it all together and you have an outfit that is happy to be. Liking the color of the headscarf with the check of the jacket.
Current Crushes | Neophyte Jewels Hair Barrettes
Neophyte Jewels are major. The brand makes hair slides that are luxe looking but budget friendly (think prices starting from six dollars). The name barrettes and gem and pearl accessories are one for the shopping list. Adorn your style with a Neophyte jewel or four. More on the brand here.
Makeup Bag | XO Balm
Image from XO Balm
Every makeup bag needs a multi purpose balm. If it is all natural, cruelty free and sustainable, it is all the better. The XO Balm for skin, hair and nails is made from a minimal ingredients list of just beeswax, olive oil, coconut oil and seed oil. A rich emollient, this nourishing wax based product is an indulgent solution for ashy skin and a pampering treat for nails, split ends and cuticles. Free of any non natural substances, this useful product doesn't add any harmful ingredients to skin or hair. Packaged in a generous sustainable 45g tin, the XO Balm is a good addition to every beauty counter. It is available for £12 here.
Beauty Look | Naomi Campbell Natural Hair
Image from @naomi
Naomi Campbell looked memorable wearing a natural hair look at the Louis Vuitton menswear autumn winter 2019 show. The supermodel usually known for wearing super long straight hair looks opted to sport her afro for a change that stood out. The soft and gently curled coif added to the retro feel of her outfit.
Fashion Tip | Prints
Image by Hannan Saleh.
I think prints are a great way of adding interest to an outfit. The fun thing about them is they can be layered for depth and texture. One great tip for wearing prints is to intentionally pair contrasting patterns for a directional look. Looking to wear an animal print? Throw a floral print with it. Enjoy a good check? Clash it with an abstract print. Try putting two prints together for a fun outfit. One way to make it work is to keep both garments in the same color palette. Enjoy reading my other posts for more fashion tips.
Celebrity Fashion | Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen just oozes elegance. Very few could pull of bike shorts and even fewer could make it work for an evening look. Teigen manages both in the look above. Athleisure never looked so elegant.