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When women watch porn at work

  It’s easy to write rubbish when you aren’t exactly decided to what to say. This isn’t one such post. This is a long windy complain that seeks no redress….. …..now I forget what it was I intended complaining about. Anyway, I’ll tell you about my day (you’re welcome!); I waited on officers, caught myself chatting with my other boss half asleep-half hungry. I walk out of the office for no reason.…

I can’t help but notice the cocky elements of fringe as I swapthrough Vogue’s  issues (January – May 2015)  From fringe purses to skirts, sleeves etc Vogue has simply assailed me.  I must admit, it is tempting to think of owning something that dangles with every breeze as nothing in my personal style and choice of clothing ever favors loose, free, anything.

As thrilled as I am by the idea of trying something new, I see myself fussing and trying to prevent flying strands of cloth from brushing people’s faces if I stood too close, should I be wearing fringe. Perhaps fringe on the lower part of my body might suffice?  Wait, what if my heels get caught on them? The longer I think this out, the more irrational the fears are, that come to mind.

I have seen certain fringe outfits that seem to have a sort of structure and firmness. Those definitely have me considering a visit to my tailor.

Might you want to risk fringe, here are few inspiration I drew from African designer lookbooks. If you aren’t fringe shy, do tell how you rocked this trend.

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Fringe Inspiration: Sisiano’s “Ms. Green: Lipstick Smudge” Collection Lookbook

I will try fringe: A full fledged Kaba and Slit isn’t my style either.

I’m never one to fuss over fringe. Where I come from, maximum value must be obtained from whatever you buy.

What’s the deal with prints then?

I’ll tell you what; designers have found a way to manipulate forage such that a single leaf floating across a shirt immediately starts a conversation. What better way to go through the day? But if you’d rather not deal with sapiens, then let’s zoom out on self and consider this a gently prodding …you might find to your surprise you like how you look in them.

Start Small

The thing with change, irrespective of the scale, is small, continuous effort. You may consider swapping your plain blue/gingham/paisley ties, socks, sneakers, pair of shorts for a flora. Study how you feel in it and the reaction it elicits. If you’re on edge all day ‘cos you’re rocking a trend, take the heat off…focus on the task at hand or that co-workers eyebrows. In no time, with minimal effort you’ll become a trend harlot.

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Style matters

Keep true to your style – whatever it is – find a floral that fits into your modus operandi. If it’s just not you, carry on mister. Trends offer a chance to discover things about yourself, flirt with fashion and indulge but they’re also commercially engineered so don’t ever feel pressured.

FOR GUYS AFRAID OF PRINTS: Floral

Prints crawled up menswear seasons ago. With florals in the lead, there’s nary a pair of shorts that won’t come unadorned next season.

LET’S TALK HEMINGWAY AND THE PLACES HE CLEANED

CLEAN –WELL LIGHTED PLACE BY ERNEST HEMINGWAY

Read it once read it twice read it one more time…..

or I could have kissed it once… except I’m not familiar with its history – family tree of owners, shipping and handling plus finding it in the Book Trust dungeon was a clear sign from spider man to back off. His webs were all over that stuff.

You might think I’d jump straight to the review but no.…

Book Review: Belle Cora

A NOVEL BY PHILIP MARGULIES

Belle Cora by Philip Margulies Published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing  Genre: Fiction, Historic, Romance Pages: 608

Based loosely on true life, Philip Margulies lets his main character do the telling. Arabella Goodwin tells of her life before and after the death of both parents. She is shipped off with her brother Lewis from their comfortable New York City home to…

Think cupcakes – vanilla cupcake with a perfect twirl of whipped cream, sprinkles in the crane of each twirl or deliberately sitting on the naked pastry – as though painstakingly placed – sprinkle after sprinkle, smiling at you through the window of that bake shop. Why does that seem more attractive than your freshly baked batch sitting on your kitchen counter? Finishing is everything. I’m…

H BY HAKAAN YILDRIN

(LONDON FASHION WEEK SS15)

What’s yellow, boxy, sporty and futuristic?

No, not you sponge bob. I’m talking H by Hakaan Yildrim.

This spongebob analogy is by no means the reflection of my appreciation for Hakaan’s SS15 collection. Certainly spongebob possesses none of the finesse of handmade beading, signature hexagon detailing or cut-outs of any kind. I won’t drag this out, lest spongebob…

I didn’t realize I hadn’t picked up my eye liner till the very last minute when we had to step out.

I barely use makeup lately (more out of neglect than conscious choice or aversion) so mascara and eyeliner are my life saver and I won’t go out without a little definition to my eyes!

So there, in front of the mirror, I stood wondering what to do…

I figured if I only I had some sort of thin object…

A breath of fresh air! Emmy Collins S/S14 Collection

“Timeless”

How good it feels to wake up this cold morning; everything synchronized – air, traffic, breakfast – do you notice how less hectic everything seems when the sun isn’t at its glaring best?

I saw Emmy’s tweets (there, I said Emmy – like we been friends from when!), followed up on link and yes, was impressed with what I saw. To a trained eye, the attention to detail in this collection has…

Novelist, Taiye Selasi featured in Porter Magazine

Judging from my header, my glaring love for all things fashion, literature, arts en général can’t be missed. Better still, it can be piqued and Taiye Selasi doubling as a style crush and author does just that!

I stumbled on her recent feature for Porter Magazine’s THE EDITand boy do I love that bright orange jumpsuit! (styled by Helen Broadfoot ) The feature bounces off on her work as a novelist,…

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  Street+Style || Sydney

As Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia winds down,  memories of trends are as fresh, as are vivid on my screen!.  

Plaisir de vous recontrer Lanre da Silva!

  With my eyes gently pulled close, I felt every movement of the brush; the smooth sweep of eye-shadow on places where creases would have been, if eyes were open. I found that my excitement had simmered into what was now passive bliss, thinking of the sleep climbing up my spine.

As I waited beneath a beaded dress, textured from materials I knew little of, I forgot to rehearse the questions I…

‘A Man About Town’

“A well-suited man is a sure way to a woman’s pants heart”  - Anonymous. I’m not one to dispute this, at least not while staring at the vibrant, eclectic collection by Nigerian design label, McMeka!

As was intended, my eyes are drawn to the bright red and blue, the aesthetic of that briefcase. I love the deliberate over-sized lapels and that asymmetrically cut deep-green piece. If you ask me, I…

Even ‘boflot’ sef….

Try out this simple, fancy recipe this weekend!

You know that urge when you see boflot, hot from the oil, draining off in the colander and you look around, trying to find reasons to resist the temptation building up to buy…1. No! Boflot not healthy  2.That heap of rubbish (miles away) is too close.  3.Where would I eat it?and all this time, your mind is equally trying to remember where last you…

  The collection didn’t come off until after the furniture store was officially launched. While guests relaxed and were treated to cocktails, models cramped in the warmly lit stairway, ready to strut the collection. The interior of the store was beautifully styled and accentuated with great art pieces. I was drawn to the unique fabric of the sofa, the textured feel which I think was played up by Amber in the ‘Nervana’ collection. Her evening wear ensemble seemed fluid, long…and bold as they are simple. I imagine it feels comfortable against the skin.

model in tiffany amber

  The colors ranged from neon yellow to printed custom-made fabrics.

I spotted Lanre Da Silva (fab Nigerian designer) and a bunch of other faces, which I learnt from onobello belonged to the ‘movers and shakers’ of Nigeria. Now, that’s a worthy unveiling!

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Lanre Da Silva

I’d love to know what you think of the collection…!

image credit: beth models, onobello

Read more about the designer here Contact: T +234 704 043 4426 or purchase from store  Find more images of event here

  Double Dose Art: fashion + furniture

Nigerian Design label Tiffany Amber unveils Spring/Summer 2014 collection at DO II Event in Lagos. The collection didn’t come off until after the furniture store was officially launched.

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