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Style Icon: Oluchi Onweagba-Orlandi

September 12, 2022 By in Fashion, Style Tags: , , , , , Leave a comment

The stunning Oluchi Onweagba-Orlandi is the style icon this month. For those who do not know who this beauty is, she is a Nigerian model based in New York City. Oluchi Onweagba-Orlandi came into the limelight at the tender age of 16 when she won The Face of Africa” contest. This talented young woman has been slaying on runaways and billboards ever since.

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Style Icon: Oluchi Onweagba-Orlandi

I love seeing Oluchi on and off the runway. Her signature style is usually feminine, chic, and elegant. This stylish woman can look good in pretty much anything and she knows it. I love how she puts her pieces together. She is definitely a natural when it comes to fashion and style, but then again, that should come as no surprise since she has been modelling high-end designer pieces since her teenage years.

I recently came across an interview Oluchi Onweagba-Orlandi had with Vogue and she talked about where how love for fashion started from. Here are some excerpts from the interview:

Fashion was a huge part of Oluchi’s life growing up in Nigeria

I spent most of my after-school hours at a local fashion house called Henrietta Design Collections. She specializes in made-to-measure traditional Nigerian and Western outfits for her clients. I would hang around, watch, and assist her with errands. Those were my early associations with fashion. She actually introduced me to modeling.

It is lovely to see that this famous supermodel remembers her background and acknowledges where she got her love for fashion and modelling. Many people tend to forget stories like this as they ascend.

Adding a bit of Lagos fashion into her New York Wardrobe

Well, I had to adapt to the style culture to blend in. I updated my closet to main classics that never go out of style . . . including countless jeans. But I infused a little bit of Lagos fashion into my New York wardrobe by mixing knee-length, plain-fabric tunics with jeans on Fridays, and wore caftan dresses on the weekend, especially during summer.

I would love to see her wardrobe. I can already picture the stylish pieces and designs she is describing. Her outfit below is a vivid description of a blend of New York and Lagos fashion.

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What do you think of this month’s style icon? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below. Thanks for reading. Have a lovely day/night whereever you are.

 

 

 

3 Style Tips for the Fashionista

August 21, 2022 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , , 2 Comments

Fashion trends are always popping up. There is a never-ending trend of new styles to keep up with and fashionistas all over the world know all about the struggle. The struggle can be so real when you have a bank balance that doesn’t match up with your quest for new clothes and accessories. Keeping up with the different stylish trends is great but what is even better is sticking to your signature style in the midst of the noise.

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There are certain style rules every true fashionista should follow. You don’t want to get caught up in following every current fashion trend. It is okay to keep up with fashion so your wardrobe stays fresh and current, but you also want to make sure you stay true to your style at the same time. Here are 3 style tips for the fashionista to keep in mind:

Shop for clothes in the right size

This is a very important style tip. It is important you shop for pieces in the right size. The last thing a fashionista wants is to have a wardrobe filled up with pieces that don’t fit right. Baggy or overly tight pieces would mess up most looks, so ensure you shop for the right size in the right store. Sizes mean different things in different stores, so double-check you have the right sizes before you shop.

Go for styles that flatter your body shape

Not every style you like would suit you. Sometimes we may find certain styles really trendy but they may do nothing for our body type. It is important to always go for styles that flatter our body shape regardless of how stylish we may find them.

Never follow trends blindly

I mentioned this point earlier but it is such an important tip and I am going to mention it again. With fashion trends popping up every now and again, it is important to make sure we don’t follow trends blindly. Staying true to your signature look is more important than shopping for every new trend. A true fashionista would go for timeless pieces that would be in vogue for seasons.

So there you have them; my 3 style tips for the fashionista. What do you think of these fashion tips? Do you have a tried and tested style tip to share? Please sound off in the comments section below. Thanks for reading. Have a great day.

 

 

 

Magic Opaque Tights That Don’t Rip

May 18, 2018 By in Fashion Tags: , , , , , , , , , , 26 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I am forever buying new tights and leggings. It is like an endless shopping game for me. My opaque tights usually rip after a few wears. While my leggings rip after some weeks of wearing them regularly, which is a pain. Sometimes I get to only wear my tights once before it rips. Can you imagine how annoying that is? To spend a few pounds on a piece you only get to wear once.

 

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In my pursuit of some quality opaque tights, I came across this Magic 50 Opaque Tights by Solidea. I liked the description of the tights on their website. It sounded like what I needed, so I knew I had to give it a try. Black tights are always a necessity for me even in the spring/summer months. I like to have a few around just incase I need to wear them on a chilly day. You can never really know how the day is going go weather wise with our precious British Weather.

I really like this  Magic 50 Opaque Tights by Solidea. It is so amazing. It is definitely not your usual sort of tights. I realised that as soon as I unboxed it. It has a very firm texture that allows it hug the legs and keeping it looking toned. The patented wave fabric in the panty helps get rid excess fluids and eliminates cellulite. It also ensures all day freshness.

 

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The opaque tights comes in 5 sizes – small, medium, medium large, large and extra-large. I am wearing a medium. It also comes in 3 colours, Fumo, Nero and Moka. Mine is in Nero.

I don’t see this opaque tights ripping. It looks like a piece that would be around for a long time and I am sure it will be. Solidea do make great products. I still have the Karen 70 Lace Knee-High Socks by Solidea I got years ago, and it is still as good as it was on the first day. So if you are in search of opaque tights that won’t rip, you need to check out the Solidea website. There are loads of options available, so I am certain there is a piece for everyone.

 

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What do you think of this Magic 50 Opaque Tights by Solidea? Do you have any magic tights that just don’t rip?

Please drop a comment in the comments section below. Have a lovely day.

 

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