'Æ - frɪ - tjuːd

A woman can be overdressed but never over elegant. . Cultivating a #dazzling presence, sound confidence and a fun-loving curiosity, will leave people wondering, ... "Who’s that lady?" . . . #aefritjud #elegance #style #beauty #poise #grace #confidence #mindfullness #joiedevivre #whosthatgirl #funloving

"Cherie, ne me tourne pas le dos” (Darling, don’t turn your back on me). . Taken from the name "Madame Santa Anna Nelly" (who was one of the Nana Benz in Togo), the #Santana wax print is an age-old favourite, especially by the #Igbo. . #Prints are not for everyone and such dazzingling and vibrant ones like Santana can be too heavy for some, but used subtly to accent clothing or to accessorise, opens it up to anyone looking for that memorable pop of colour to boost an outfit. . Santana has been teamed with a black brocade wax print to create this elegant Wristlet Clutch Bag, matching bauble chain #fabricearrings and fabric wrapped bangles. . Are you FollowingMe yet ? - #FollowToWin to be included in my upcoming #competitiongiveaway    . . #nanabenz #Togo #womeninbusiness #womenmeanbusiness #shophandmade #HandmadeRevolution #TheBeautyoFHandmade  #handmadeaccessories

“Don’t be like the rest of them, darling.” . #Style is a very personal thing, not everyone has it naturally. It’s not about wearing overpriced 'high fashion' clothing (which lasts but a mere few months in the life of a fashion cycle), but about knowing how to put an outfit together with: . - key pieces; - the right colours for your skin tone; - flattering shapes/styles for your body; and, of course, - #accessories . With just a single accessory you can transform a simple dress or casual jeans and t-shirt into a completely different look, feel and dimension, creating the illusion of an expensive and/or well curated #stylish outfit, whatever your flavour. . Carry your own personal style with #confidence and #flair. . . #ownyourstyle #beconfident #beyou #personalstyle #dontbeshy #authenticself #doyourthing #doityourway #styledna #slayinyourlane #bodyaware

"Camo is the leopard print of menswear..." [Nickelson Wooster] . I love this quote and I so get what @nickwooster is implying, lol, and I love me some camo too - in all colours, types of #fabric and print sizes - there's something #strong and #unyeilding about it (don't you think?). #Assured and #nononsense. . You know what it's like ladies when you don your leopard print item, that furry, feline feeling. Well camo, for me anyway, does kind of the same thing, but with muscles and a #growl, rather than a purr Lol! . However, in this instance, it has been elegantly transformed into this powerful statement Wristlet Clutch Bag, and teamed with Jade Green & Copper double leaf earrings in pebbled leatherette, to complement the colours of the camo. . This ensemble definitely screams #FashionWarrior. . For pricing and enquiries: see link in bio. . . . #handmadeearrings #leatherearrings #handmadeaccessories #handmadejewellery #statementjewellery #handmadebags #camo #camouflage #wristlet #clutchbag

There's something very special about #handcrafted items.  Each piece is unique, even if made with the same materials and in the same way/shape - it has it's own #styleDNA, so to speak. No one else has one quite like yours. . Heavily mass produced items serve a purpose (for some) in today's fast paced world, but nothing quite compares to purchasing for yourself, or giving as a gift, an item that has been lovingly and painstakingly made by a single individual, #byhand. . From natural beauty products to candles and scents, clothes and accessories to cards and gifts or cookery to artwork in all its forms - no matter the discipline, it can be considered an outpouring of that individual creative's soul into something tangible to #sharewiththeworld. Now that's special. . . #SupportHandmade #HandmadeRevolution #HandmadeWithLove #TheBeautyoFHandmade #HandmadeIsBest #iLoveHandmade #HandsAreFormMaking

"I always put in one #controversial item, it makes people talk." - [Dorothy Draper, 1889–1969] . YASSS! Ms Dorothy had the right idea - you dress it up girl! . This #sumptuous ankara wax print would have surely met with #DorothyDraper 's anti-minimalist approval and love of #exuberant colours - every time I've worn my dress made up in this #fabric, it's always a topic of conversation being a memorable (and relatively hard to find) #ankaraprint. . #BagIt before it's gone. For pricing and enquiries, see link in bio. . . #FollowToWin - the first #competitiongiveaway will be running in the next few days so be sure you #HitThatButton to be in with a chance. . . . #aefritjud #independentdesigner #designerbrand #handmadeintheuk #wristlet #clutchbag #fabricearrings #creativepassion

Be your own kind of #beautiful. . Show the world all your #glory . #youareallkindsofbeautiful #prettywoman #girlboss #loveyourself #justbeyou #slayinyourlane #doyourthing #beautyisintheeyeofthebeholder

#Angelina No.4 . *** NEW COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE *** . Another gorgeous paring of denim and an Angelina wax print as a worthy addition to the Wristlet Clutch Bag range. . A collection exclusive of which there is *** ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND *** available in this particular print and style - #whenitsgoneitsgone . Pictured with Sapphire Blue & Jade Green pebbled leatherette circle pendant earrings. . . [Sales & Enquiries: see link in bio]

#Angelina No.4 . *** NEW COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE *** . Another gorgeous paring of denim and an Angelina wax print as a worthy addition to the Wristlet Clutch Bag range. . A collection exclusive of which there is *** ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND *** available in this particular print and style - #whenitsgoneitsgone . Pictured with Sapphire Blue & Jade Green pebbled leatherette circle pendant earrings. . . [Sales & Enquiries: see link in bio] . . . #handmadeearrings #leatherearrings #handmadeaccessories #handmadejewellery #statementjewellery #handmadebags #waxprint

Do it big, do it right and do it with style. . Be #BOLD. Be #TRUE. Be #YOU. . Æ-frɪ-tjuːd can assist you to personalise your looks to create a signature style with ready to wear and customised statement pieces. Get in touch for more info. [Sales & Enquiries: see link in bio] . . . #dontbeshy #ididitmyway #doyourthing #doityourway #styledna #slayit #personalstyle

 #Angelina No.3 . *** NEW COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE *** . Vibrant sky blue and bold orange Angelina wax print Wristlet Clutch Bag. . Another collection exclusive of which there is *** ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND *** available in this print #whenitsgoneitsgone . Pictured with colourful #Ankara pointed ellipse earrings (available in 2 sizes). Firm, yet super lightweight to avoid ear drag. . . . [Sales & Enquiries: see link in bio] . . . #handmadeearrings #ankaraearrings #handmadeaccessories #handmadejewellery #statementjewellery #handmadebags

Friends don’t let #friends leave the house without accessories. . #RealTalk . At the very least, your girl’s gotta be #slayin in some #earrings. If not, treat her to a pair from my upcoming collection (and yourself too, of course) from. . . [Sales & Enquiries: see link in bio] . . . #accessorise #dontleavehomewithoutthem #accessoriesmakethingsbetter #handmadeearrings #handmadeaccessories #handmadejewellery #statementjewellery #handmadebags

#Angelina No.2 . *** NEW COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE *** . Stunning lime green Angelina wax print Wristlet Clutch Bag. This colour is just so delicious. . Another collection exclusive of which there is *** ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND *** available in this colour print and style. . Pictured with #Adinkra symbol #Duafe #leatherette earrings in a walnut woodgrain. These earrings are super lightweight, so no fear of that dreaded ear drag. . . [Sales & Enquiries: see link in bio] . . . #leatheretteearrings #fauxleatherearrings  #adinkrasymbols #handmadeaccessories #handmadejewellery

Nothing haunts us like the things we didn't buy. . It's happened to us all at one time or another and that bitter pill can often be hard to swallow (not too mention the sleepless nights!). . Treat yourself to something nice. You deserve it. . . . [Sales & Enquiries: see link in bio] . Competitions and giveaways coming soon so #FollowToWin.

#Dashiki vs. #Angelina vs. #AddisAbaba vs. #MiriamMakeba vs. #Mashallah vs…..? . *** NEW COLLECTION EXCLUSIVE *** . The iconic "Angelina" wax print is recognisable worldwide having been in existence for well over fifty years, but often goes by various names, such as, 'Addis Ababa’ 'Miriam Makeba', 'Mashallah’ or simply referred to as 'Dashiki' - after the garment on which it has had its greatest #cultural influence. The list of names this much loved #fabric goes by is varied and, depending on where in the world you live or come from originally, will very much determine the name by which you call it. . But whatever you refer to it as, it sure looks #pretty when transformed into this cute Wristlet Clutch Bag and teamed with the matching #FabricWrappedEarrings. . This is a very unique and elegant statement pairing, of which there is ***ONLY ONE*** - I will not be reproducing this double act in the same way/fabric styling again. . . [Sales & Enquiries: see link in bio]

Nothing haunts us like the things we didn't buy. . It's happened to us all at one time or another and that bitter pill can often be hard to swallow (not too mention the sleepless nights!) . Treat yourself to something nice. You deserve it. . . . [Sales & Enquiries: see link in bio] . Competitions and giveaways coming soon so #FollowToWin.

#STYLE: because your personality isn't the first thing people see. . This darling dual-fabric Wristlet Clutch Bag ensemble just oozes charm and #elegance. . The bold orange and jade green #waxprint against the dark denim makes for a perfect pairing, and the matching bauble chain #fabricearrings adds the finishing touch. . Fitting for all occasions, from date nights to weddings, the compact yet spacious clutch features enough space for all your #girlyessentials and an internal slip pocket for your phone and cards for added security. . Treat yourself to one of these #LimitedEdition #handmade beauties, or buy as a gift for that special #sisterfriend who's always got your back. . #FeelingLucky? I'll be running a series of competitions and giveaways so #FollowToWin to ensure you don't miss out. . #YouveGotToBeInItToWinIt . . . [Sales & Enquiries: see link in bio]