After I spending weeks trying to churn out this blog, I simply realized that fashion ideas and ideals for an ultra modern lady can never be exhaustive! I combed through fashion mags, read fashion views and reviews, watched fashion programs just to sieve out something tangible. Despite the eclectic tastes ladies have for fashion, they all have one thing in common and that is: looking good. Being a "keen observer", I've come up with these tips!
ACCESSORIES:
A lady that goes out without a piece of accessory is like a cake without icing. Accessories remain one timeless fashion item a lady mustn’t ignore. From anklets, bangles, beaded necklaces, bracelets, cocktail rings, earrings, to statement jewelries, belts, hairpins, all these add glam to your persona.
TIPS: If you’re wearing a strapless gown or top, de-accessorize by not wearing a necklace.
A lady that goes out without a piece of accessory is like a cake without icing. Accessories remain one timeless fashion item a lady mustn’t ignore. From anklets, bangles, beaded necklaces, bracelets, cocktail rings, earrings, to statement jewelries, belts, hairpins, all these add glam to your persona.
TIPS: If you’re wearing a strapless gown or top, de-accessorize by not wearing a necklace.
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| Accessories: A must have for ladies |
COLOURS:
Ideally, red is a classic colour for ladies. However, this colour must be worn sparingly for special events. For instance, it could be worn for movies premieres, weddings but not parties! Other colours for ladies include (but not limited to) beige, blue, caramel, turquoise, all pink hues, lilac, cream, lemon, peach white and black.
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| A red number for that special even |
TIPS: On a good day, it is best to experiment the monochrome theme (with limited accessories though). This will however, depend on the occasion.
EVENTS:
Events/occasions have a way of dictating what one wears. If you’re a party freak, as a lady you should indulge more in casual or semi casual wears. Each occasion is unique and you must live up to expectations by making a statement with your garb.
TIPS: On a first date, avoid livid colours like red, yellow, fuchsia, etc. These colours tend to be suggestive of the fact that you’re desperate!
HAIRS:
Not a few ladies care about their public persona. In a church service recently, I spotted this lady with sleeveless sky blue dress with deep blue heels and a matching clutch. Perfect, isn’t it? As service wore on, she lifted her hand to worship the “King of Glory” and I spotted something inglorious. My admiration for her dress sense dissipated! She didn’t shave her armpits and yet she wore a sleeveless dress? Wow!
TIPS: Hairs should be a lady’s worst enemy and the best weapon to fight it isn’t a shaving stick please. Try Immac or Veet hair removal products.
Events/occasions have a way of dictating what one wears. If you’re a party freak, as a lady you should indulge more in casual or semi casual wears. Each occasion is unique and you must live up to expectations by making a statement with your garb.
TIPS: On a first date, avoid livid colours like red, yellow, fuchsia, etc. These colours tend to be suggestive of the fact that you’re desperate!
HAIRS:
Not a few ladies care about their public persona. In a church service recently, I spotted this lady with sleeveless sky blue dress with deep blue heels and a matching clutch. Perfect, isn’t it? As service wore on, she lifted her hand to worship the “King of Glory” and I spotted something inglorious. My admiration for her dress sense dissipated! She didn’t shave her armpits and yet she wore a sleeveless dress? Wow!
TIPS: Hairs should be a lady’s worst enemy and the best weapon to fight it isn’t a shaving stick please. Try Immac or Veet hair removal products.
PHONES:
Mobile phones with the feminine feel double as a fashion item. Phones with the “feminine” feel include (but not limited to): Samsung Omnia II, LG Prada, Bold 2 and Storm 1. For the uber classy lady, Nokia N900, Nokia E7, HTC HD2, Samsung Galaxy Tab, S/Ericsson X12, Blackberry Playbook, BB Torch (white), Bold 4 (white) and Storm 3. Oh well, need I mention the Vertus and iPads?
TIPS: On the issue of “diamond studded” phones, you need not copy the Hiltons or the Kardashians to get noticed. A simple sticker with a top designer hologram will do!
SCENTS:
This is one department most ladies are better-off than blokes. As in, they know which fragrance to wear for every material occasion.
Some are switching to male colognes. But it’s good to observe the olfactive notes first before picking male colognes. For instance scents like One Million (Paco Rabanne),
TIPS: If you’re in search of a shop in Lagos or Abuja for your top fragrances, your best bet is Montaigne’s Place. Call Funmi on: 08064863969 for your picks.
SHADES:
Sunny days, sunglasses are indispensable if you're lounging outdoors. The ones in vogue are the classic aviator glasses and 'Jackie O' glasses (accredited eponymously to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis).
TIPS: For any knee length floral gown you’re wearing, an aviator sunglasses fit well if you’re tall with high cheek bones.
SHIRTS:
A white shirt will do for your office work or any formal or semi-formal event. Ideally, all shirts should be fitted.
TIPS: Avoid using coloured colognes (or deodorants) on your white shirts. Many ladies do this mistake.
SHOES:
This is a fashion item ladies will keep buying at the slightest opportunity. Nearly all ladies are into shoes. From Jimmy Choos, Alexander McQueen, Christian Louboutin to David Wyatt, Emilio Pucci, Tory Burch, Nicola Finetti, Betty Jackson, Duchess, ladies will keep stockpiling their collections notwithstanding the price tags!
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| Alex McQueen boots |
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| Louboutin 's statement heels |
On the casual scene, gladiator sandals are ideal. Examples include: platform, heeled, high heeled front zip, punkstlye and “ankle booty” gladiators. Also in vogue is TOMS.
TIPS: Never wear a high heel from house to office. Wear a flip-flop for ease of movement. Also note that the higher your heels, the more you’re prone to ankle sprains.
WARDROBE:
For want of space and time, I’ll not dwell much on this because a lady’s wardrobe can’t never contain her wishes. But a typical lady's wardrobe should have these items:
-Handbags, clutchbags
-Make up kits (bronzers inclusive)
-Boxes of jewelries and chocs
-Sandals, heels, sneakers
-Bottles of perfumes (whether filled, half-filled or empty)
-Bedsheets
-Wristwatches
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| Make a cool statement with these timepieces |
-Suits, blazers
-Evening gowns, tops
-Shirts (cotton are best)
-Skirts
-Shorts (boy and/or bum shorts)
-Jeans (ripped, non-ripped, skinny, bootcut, etc)
-Undies, panties, pads … and many other stuff I’d rather not put in print!
Truth is, most of the aforementioned items serve ornamental purposes. So, ladies don’t toy with your wardrobes!
On a final note ladies, learn to “keep your friends close, but your wardrobe closer!”
