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If you are 5’11 like me, finding the right work pants or jeans that are long enough and fit properly in all the right places can be a real pain in the butt, literally. Growing up, I always had to buy trousers a size bigger, then give it to a tailor for alterations. Imagine all that stress. Any need to wonder why I prefer skirts and dresses to pants? Why I love flared skirts and why you should too Skirts are one of the simplest, yet elegant and sophisticated clothing item a woman can own. If you are looking to...

Can you wear boots with chic dresses? Some say no, others say it’s an incredibly hard look to pull off, and I say Yes, you can wear boots with dresses. It depends on the type of dress and the style of boot. My focus in on knee-high boots because it can be confusing to know what type of dress to pair them with, as boot season is upon us, and the options are numerous.   The Power Of Dresses Let me introduce you to women’s fashion hack No 1 - dresses. Dresses are the fastest, most efficient way to get...

When the hoodie and joggers rage began in 2020, I was like huh? I could not understand why my niece was gaga over it. In the hot, humid climate of Lagos, Nigeria she would be donning the thickest hoodie and sweatpants you could imagine, talk about suffering for fashions sake.

Many cultures have the tunic as well as different ways of wearing it. In the Nigerian culture, the men’s tunic is called different names depending on the fabric and type of pattern on the fabric. If it’s a plain material like cotton, linen, or other suit fabrics it is referred to as Senator, if the fabric has a lion motif, it is referred to as Isi-Agu, when made with Ankara  it is referred to as Native, and if it is a part of a 4-piece traditional ensemble made from Aso-Oke or lace, the tunic becomes an inner wear and  is referred to as Buba.

Teal Trouser suits are not my thing style wise as I am more of a dress girl, but I find it intriguing and hold it in high esteem, for helping women in the past hold their own at work especially in male dominated professions.