Don't let the blog title fool you. Dressing for success is dressing in a way that is comfortable, makes you feel great and is appropriate so that you can rise to the occasions. It is NOT about external validation based on what clothes you wear. This past year I have being attending varied work and … Continue reading Dressing for success
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Desiree Iyama
On my recent travels, I went to Lagos in Nigeria. If you have ever been to Lagos you will know that Lagos is a magnifying glass where fun is magnified to a mega scale! Part of the fun memories was when I met the creative director of Desiree Iyama and we got the opportunity to collaborate and … Continue reading Desiree Iyama
Loving me – natural hair
Growing up in a Nigerian household, I remember sitting down on Sunday afternoons to have my hair styled into cornrows (cornrows are plaits that are close to the scalp). These would last for around two week and the cycle would be repeated. Then towards the end of secondary school, I had my hair relaxed (chemically straightened), and … Continue reading Loving me – natural hair
The art of the white t-shirt
I love a white t-shirt. It is simply an essential wardrobe basic. I paired my favourite v-neck white t-shirt with an Ankara* skirt. *Ankara is a vibrant African print material which is often sown into different style. It is a key Nigerian fashion that is now getting international attention. Check out my favourite Nigerian designers on instagram at: … Continue reading The art of the white t-shirt
Ayo Sokale 