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80’s fashion is unforgettable because the 80s were a decade of decadence. This decade was also the golden age of TV with some of the most entertaining and influential TV shows like Family Ties, Family Matters, A Different World, The Cosby Show and soap operas like Dynasty and Dallas.

Western fashion has often looked to African and African-American culture for inspiration but this time around the world seems to want an official romance with it. Here’s what you should know about when the affair started and how Afropolitans are changing the narrative.  Western designers have been flirting with African symbols, patterns and fibers since as far back as the 1970s when Yves Saint Laurent created a fashion collection that evoked images of an exotic Africa for non-African audiences. These collections were based on what Western designers imagined Africa to be as opposed to what it really was. (Read more...

You’ve managed to grab a 5-day vacation to recharge and refresh amidst a very stressful routine, congrats! You already imagine opening the doors of your hotel room, taking in the astonishing view and taking beautiful pictures but suddenly remember that you don’t have a vacation ready wardrobe. Aaargh! The thought of what to pack is suddenly blowing hot air on your breezy vacation for which you’ve already compiled hashtags - #adventure #passion #style.  (I know right?) Packing insta-worthy outfits starts with having a quick run-down of what you need from head to toe literally and then visualizing the activities you...

Crochet ponchos are real life wearable art giving a cozy, one-of-a kind feeling that only handmade items can give. Today, I look at crochet ponchos and wonder why I never thought about making this during my crochet crazy days seeing that the poncho is more or less an elegant reshaping of a crochet tablecloth. When I first learned crocheting at age 12, the only type of crochet pieces I remember making were tablecloths, knapsacks (they were the rage then), purses and bags. It was very uncommon to make them into wearable items back then. Now I figure it’s because crochet...

I love the ease and mystery of the poncho. It’s the perfect slip-on blouse to hide bulges and to layer. You can wear it over anything, dress it up or down and have it in any fiber and color imaginable. If you are a mom like me, the poncho is a lifesaver. Need to slap on something fashionable to pick the kids up from school without looking you tried too hard? The poncho is it.  The poncho has had short bursts of fame on the fashion stage which fizzled out. However the demand for lounge wear during the pandemic hints...