Friday 3 July 2015

Leggings has no limit- Gigi Hadid Rocks Leggings on a wide range outfit


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Perhaps she needs not much introduction, Gigi Hadid, the American Model and TV Personality in her current outfit like campaign proves legging could have wide range of use. Gigi Hadid seems determined to prove, once and for all, that leggings actually can be worn as pants. This past weekend while at Glastonbury, the It model rocked her favorite pair, a zipper-embellished option by Blue Life ($175), with a striped crop top and a sleek pair of kicks — just one of many nonpants pants outfits we've spotted her in as of late. She may have a model body, but seeing how many times she's fearlessly worn these babies in public has got us thinking: are the days of the stigma surrounding leggings about to be over?

If that's the case, quite frankly, we're relieved. What woman hasn't woken up on a Monday morning and groaned at the thought of shimmying into a tight pair of jeans? In the end, it all comes down to styling. See how Gigi has been wearing hers, then shop some similar items for yourself — if you dare.

Gigi was spotted out and about at Glastonbury in a striped crop top and her favorite zip-front Blue Life leggings.
Image Source: Getty / Keith Hewitt

She was also spotted wearing the same pair back in May with a moto jacket and some booties.
Image Source: Getty / James Devaney

That isn't to say that these leggings don't also work for their true purpose: as fitness apparel. Gigi was seen wearing them as such with some running sneakers.

Gigi has actually been wearing leggings a lot lately — and it seems that rumored boyfriend Joe Jonas approves.
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Thursday 2 July 2015

AFRICA FASHION RECEPTION 2015 OPEN FOR PARTICIPATION


The organizer of Africa Fashion Reception (AFR 2015) has called for participation from interested African Designer for this year's event. The event in its third years, holding at same venue in Paris.

Lexy Mojo-Eyes, CEO of the Africa Fashion Reception was invited by the African Union to address the 4th Pan African Cultural Congress hosted in Johannesburg by the Department of Arts & Culture of the South African Government. The event which took place between 25th - 27th of May, 2015 saw him talking about creating wealth across the African continent through job provision for women and youths through the various fashion vocations using the Africa Fashion Reception's platform.

To participate, visit the website, africafashionreception.com

Double buckle belt- An Unexpected fashion accessory Top celebrities are Rocking

Usually when we spot a must-have item, it's more of a want than a need. Designer bags, lace-up heels, jewels that cost more than our rent: they're pretty but not exactly practical. This It accessory, however, combines the best of both worlds.
As of late, Kendall Jenner and Selena Gomez have both been rocking B-Low the Belt's Bri Bri Belt($148), which instantly amps up even the simplest outfits while adding something extra to statement-making looks. And while there's probably no realneed for two buckles, we're justifying our purchase with the fact that belts in general help hold up our pants. Keep scrolling to see how both ladies styled it, then shop this piece and similar options for yourself.

Kendall can't get enough of this cool, double-buckle belt! Whether she pairs it with a dress or some jeans, it just works!

Kendall even wore it out and about in Paris, dressed in a striped shirt and black pants.
Image Source: Getty / Pierre SuuSuu
Selena Gomez was also seen wearing the same double-buckle belt with cutoffs and a swimwear-inspired bodysuit.
Image Source: Getty / James Devaney

From Lil’ Kim to Missy Elliott, the ’90s Hip- Hop Stars Whose Style Still Inspires

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At the BET Awards Sunday, hip-hop fans were treated to a delightful surprise when Sean Combs took the
stage—bringing with him many artists including Pharrell, Mase, and Jadakiss —to pay homage to the late Notorious B.I.G. But we were most excited to see the return of Lil’ Kim (and her skintight all-black look and over-the-knee boots). With Fresh Dressed now in theaters—the documentary that traces the history
of hip-hop fashion from Dapper Dan to Kanye West — Kim, and her risk- taking approach to her wardrobe
feels especially relevant. From her bejeweled, skimpy costumes (see her famous purple pastie-involving
get-up at the 1999 VMAs) to her voluminous fur coats that made sure everyone knew who was boss, Kim personifies a certain type of OTT we’ve come to expect from major hip-hop stars.

The pioneering women of nineties hip-hop, from Salt-N-Pepa to Missy Elliott, made their sartorial imprint
and popularized everything from excessive and campy jewelry to playful sportswear. Just as
provocative as Lil’ Kim is her rival Foxy Brown; meanwhile, artists like Neneh Cherry preferred a more
thoughtful and funky approach. And like her powerful music, Lauryn Hill’ s sense of style endures today,
as nineties nostalgia continues to pervade the runways.

It takes a bold personality and rare talent to break into the boy’s club that is the rap game, and that
courage is no doubt also echoed in the personal styles of artists today like Nicki Minaj, Azealia Banks, and Angel Haze. Here, a look at eight of their forbears whose music and signature looks continue to inspire us today.
Source: Vogue

Nigeria Television Fashion Show to hold on July 26th

The management of the Nigeria Television Fashion Show, (NTFS) has announces July 26th to show dazzling piece from the creative Nigerian Fashion Designers at the prestigious Sheraton Hotel, Abuja. So much has been promised by the management as so much effort has been put in place to see the event as glamorous as ever.





Friday 26 June 2015

Adidas Unveils Spring 2016 Tubular Sneakers at Paris Fashion Week

An Adidas Tubular sneaker for spring '16
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Throughout the spring ’16 men’s shows, fashion labels have been having their say about cool sneakers. Today, Adidas talked back.
The athletic label hosted a live presentation in Paris this evening to unveil four spring ’16 styles for its Tubular footwear series, which is inspired by 1980s running technology. The event, a moody, artistic showcase held in an underground venue, featured local performers showing off the kicks through dance and acrobatic moves. Also setting the mood was an intricate lightshow and music by Parisian DJ Michel Gaubert.
An Adidas Tubular sneaker for spring '16
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According to Adidas, the new Nova, Doom, X and Defiant styles from the Tubular collection are “engineered to fit with a contemporary lifestyle where innovative technology is as important as a unique design language.”
The styles feature the signature sole unit plucked from the classic Tubular 93 sneaker, but updated with a monochromatic color scheme and premium materials such as neoprene, leather and knitted upper.


An Adidas Tubular sneaker for spring '16
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The look of the collection was crafted by Nic Galway, VP of global design at the brand and the man behind other previous fashion plays, such as Adidas’ collaborations with Stella McCartney, Yohji Yamamoto and Rick Owens (though he didn’t show the styles in his latest presentation).
All those projects have turned out to be highly successful for Adidas in terms of building important connections with the fashion world. And they’ve helped the brand evolve the look of its own core collections to address today’s more sophisticated consumers.
UPDATE: Adidas has posted a video showing the new Tubular shoes in action. Check it out here:

Sunday 31 May 2015

6 Ways to looking stunning for new week

After the long week's activities at work. its Friday we say often, time to rest and have good time with friends and family. But in most situation we are wrong. The weekend turned out much shorter, with lot if unplanned event coming our ways. The time tickling towards a new week, which we have not planned for.

We bring to you today, ways to plan your busy weekend and yet, starting the new week with a stunning look.

1. Have good time with friends and family.
Your family is a great asset you can't afford to loose. Yes You need to work so as to provide for them. But don't forget your money isn't all they need. Little time help strengthen the bond between families. Take some time at the weekend to play around with your family, so you don't start the new week with  burden of your home.

2. Plan your outfit for the new week.
It is always burdensome starring at your wardrobe in the morning prior to getting ready for work. I bet you might end up being a victim of what I called accidental outfit. This happen when you wear the wrong combination. To avoid such, take time to plan yourself ahead of the day's activities.

3. Get your dress ready.
Getting the right combination of dress is not enough and having an expensive dress is a little less than having them in the best condition. Get your dress well pressed, That gives a litte more stunning and respected look. One cannot be over dressed, it can always get better. If you are busy the type, the laundry service offers a bit affordable service. Try one out today if you have not been patronizing them.

4. Get your shoes polished
You are a step behind without this. Your outfit is not complete without a good and well polished pair of shoe. Of course you are not expected to get than done when you needed them.

5. Settle your family after the dinner
The family dinner is a good platform to settle all debt and matters arising of the day. You don't wake up the next morning opening old scores. The new day should begin problem free mind.

6. Get a good night rest. A sound sleep over the night make the body healthy and the mind sound.

Hope these help you get better every week. Have a wonderful weekend and new week beginning.

Friday 29 May 2015

40 Best Quotes about Men's Fashion & Style

Fashion and Style have evolve for years with trend and era, people and style. It has survive and served not just our physiological needs, but also our mental and social status. Men lives for a while and die, but the brave ones left behind, a brain child in form of words to live with us forever.

We bring to you, 40 fashion quotes to help you define your style. 

1. “Fashions fade, style is eternal.” – Yves Saint Laurent
2. “If you can’t be better than your competition, just dress better.” – Anna Wintour
3. “The difference between style and fashion is quality.” – Giorgio Armani
4. “Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live.” – Gianni Versace
5. “I don’t design clothes. I design dreams.” – Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren
6. “Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.” – Oscar Wilde
7. “To me, clothing is a form of self-expression – there are hints about who you are in what you wear.” – Marc Jacobs
8. “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.” – Orson Welles
9. “Men tell me that I’ve saved their marriages. It costs them a fortune in shoes, but it’s cheaper than a divorce.” – Manolo Blahnik.
10. “You can never be overdressed or overeducated.” – Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde
11. “Fashion should be a form of escapism, and not a form of imprisonment.” – Alexander McQueen
12. “Some of the worst mistakes in my life were haircuts.” – Jim Morrison
13. “Even on the most solemn occasions I got away without wearing socks and hid that lack of civilisation in high boots.” – Albert Einstein
14. “There is one other reason for dressing well, namely that dogs respect it, and will not attack you in good clothes.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
15. “A man should look as if he has bought his clothes with intelligence, put them on with care and then forgotten all about them.” – Hardy Amies
Hardy Amies
16. “Fashion is what you adopt when you don’t know who you are.” – Quentin Crisp
17. “Clothes mean nothing until someone lives in them.” – Marc Jacobs
18. “I think in black.” – Gareth Pugh
19. “A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life.” – Oscar Wilde
20. “Clothes and manners do not make the man; but when he is made, they greatly improve his appearance.” – Arthur Ashe
Arthur Ashe
21. “To achieve the nonchalance, which is absolutely necessary for a man, one article at least must not match.” – Hardy Amies
22. “Style is the perfection of a point of view.” – Richard Eberhart
23. “Being perfectly well-dressed gives one a tranquillity that no religion can bestow.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
24. “Putting on a beautifully designed suit elevates my spirit, extols my sense of self, and helps define me as a man to whom details matter.” – Gay Talese
25. “Dressing well is a form of good manners.” – Tom Ford
Tom Ford
26. “Looking good isn’t self-importance; it’s self-respect.” – Charles Hix
27. “I like nice clothes, whether they’re dodgy or not.” – David Beckham
28. “My Style – it’s black and it’s expensive.” – Mark Healey
29. “Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society.” – Mark Twain
30. “All it takes are a few simple outfits. And there’s one secret – the simpler the better.” – Cary Grant
Cary Grant
31. “Remind yourself. Nobody built like you, you design yourself.” – Jay Z
32. “It is both delusional and stupid to think that clothes don’t really matter and we should all wear whatever we want. Most people don’t take clothing seriously enough, but whether we should or not, clothes do talk to us and we make decisions based on people’s appearances.” – G. Bruce Boyer
33. “You don’t find a style. A style finds you.” – Keith Richards
34. “Elegance is not standing out, but being remembered.” – Giorgio Armani
35. “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci
36. “Clothes don’t make a man, but clothes have got many a man a good job.” – Herbert Harold Vreeland, Academic
37. “Style is when they’re running you out of town and you make it look like you’re leading the parade.” – William Battie
38. “Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy – but mysterious. But above all black says this: ‘I don’t bother you – don’t bother me.'” – Yohji Yamamoto
39. “Anyone can get dressed up and glamorous, but it is how people dress in their days off that are the most intriguing.” – Alexander Wang
40. “Fashion is more about feel than science.” – Pharrell Williams
Pharrell Williams

Body shapes for Men and their features

One of the most essential human need is clothing. However, putting on good cloth is not enough, but knowing the right clothes to fit into ones body shapes also becomes priority. Men seems to have less knowledge about themselves unlike what they knows about their women. Men's body type comes in different forms and shapes and with different characteristics. Offering different advantage and disadvantage. But knowing your own body shape and features allow you to decide on what to wear to perfectly compliment what you have got.

The Male Body Shape Breakdown:
When considering typical body shapes, men will often fall into one of five categories: trapezoid, inverted triangle, rectangle, triangle or oval.
If you recognise and accept exactly what type of body shape you are, it will become much easier to identify whether an item of clothing has a positive or negative impact on your appearance – particularly if you understand the reasons why it has that impact. When this knowledge is then applied to your everyday shopping habits, it will not only improve your style and look, but will give you the confidence to know that what you are wearing is right for YOU. With this in mind, today we bring you an introductory guide to the five body shapes identified above, along with some basic dos and don’ts for each…

1. The Trapezoid
Those with a trapezoid body shape will have broad shoulders and chest with relatively narrow waist and hips.
Due to the upper and lower body being balanced, it means this shape is far simpler to dress than others. In general, most styles and fits will suit this shape because it is well
proportioned.
So, if this relates to you, you can easily incorporate new trends, cuts and colours into your wardrobe, with little concern. Good news hey?
Obviously you will tend to steer towards that which you feel comfortable in, and that is important, but you should also realise this shape’s potential for experimentation .

2. The Inverted Triangle Triangle
Similar to a trapezoid, you will also have broad shoulders and chest, however, your hips and waist are narrower.
This means your upper torso is much wider than your lower torso and, subsequently, the lower half of your body. This body shape is particularly common for those with athletic frames and can also be sculpted through regular weight lifting/body building.
When dressing for this body type the imbalance between top and bottom is something you should pay special attention to.

DO
  • Consider detailing around the hips with the use of belts or pockets. This will help to break up an outfit whilst drawing attention to this area.
  • Wear tops particularly if the stripes are focused across the stomach rather than on the chest.
  • Opt for v-neck knits/tees as they will narrow the chest and draw the eye down.
  • Use graphic prints and logos to create a central point of focus that will reduce attention to the upper chest.
  • Try straight or more relaxed slim cuts (rather than too slim/skinny) for legwear as they will help balance your proportions and broad shoulders.
  • Try unstructured double-breasted jackets as they will help widen the torso without adding width to the shoulders or upper chest.

  • Don't Wear structured jackets with shoulder padding or wide lapels. This will only emphasise the widest area.
  • Don't Consider tops with wide scoop necklines. Again, this will only appear to widen that area.
  • Don't Opt for skinny leg cuts as they will make the top half of your body appear even wider – throwing out your proportions further.
3. The Rectangle

Men with this body shape have shoulders that are the same width as their waist and hips.
When dressing a rectangle the aim would be to widen the shoulders whilst making the lower torso appear narrower.
Although you are unable to physically alter the shape, wearing certain styles and cuts can work to give the illusion of a different one.
Therefore the aim with a rectangle is to ultimately appear similar to a trapezoid.

  • Wear structured blazers and jackets that appear padded in the shoulders yet narrow down from the underarm. A good way to achieve this would be to get the sides taken in by a tailor or the jacket arm thinned.
  • Layer intelligently – shirts and fine knitwear in particular can be used to widen the chest/shoulders and then narrow down towards the hips.
  • Utilise prints and patterns accordingly – intelligently placed colour-blocks and prints can be effective at emphasising the upper section of your body.
  •  Don't Wear prints that mimic and emphasise your rectangular shape – for example, photographic tees or large geometric.
  •  Don't Wear sleeveless pieces – unless layered effectively.
  •  Don't Use bright primary block-colours on the torso unless print, detailing or an appropriate neckline is utilised.

4. The TriangleTriangle
Several parts of the body are used to determine whether this shape applies to you: chest and shoulders are narrower than waist and hips, meaning you appear larger on the bottom half of your torso. This may also result in a sloping shoulder line.
The imbalance is created by your lower half appearing wider than your upper body.
Correcting this imbalance should be the focus when dressing this body type.

Do:
  • It’s imperative you focus on well-fitted clothing, ill fits will only emphasise this shape.
  • Opt for single-breasted and button-down styles as they will help streamline the torso.
  • Wear straighter leg trousers and chinos.
  • Give shape to the shoulders with structured tailored blazers and jackets.
  • Aim for darker colours on top as they will instantly flatter. Introduce colour with a scarf or a bright piece layered underneath, like a tee or shirt.
Don't
  • Wear horizontal stripes across the stomach area.
  • Wear polo necks or narrow crew-necks as they will decrease shoulder width and emphasise shape.
  • Wear skinny or heavily tapered jeans/trousers as they will widen the central part of the body.
  • Wear jackets with noticeable pockets on the front as they will attract attention to the stomach area.
5. The Oval
This shape is self-explanatory. An oval body shape appears round, particularly at the centre of the body. This may result in narrower shoulders and a slimness in the lower leg.
When dressing this shape, attention should be paid to lengthening the torso, making it appear slimmer. Shoulders should be given shape too, in order to make the body shape appear more defined.
This may be a shape that men find they fall into in their later years, however there are those that always fall into this category. Whatever your situation, there are ways in which you can add definition.
Do:
  • Wear vertical stripes and pinstripes as they will instantly lengthen that specific area of the body.
  • Ensure trouser legs and sleeves are the correct length as gathering will shorten the limbs and fail in adding shape or definition.
  • Wear detailed prints or textured pieces in darker hues to add a point of interest to an outfit whilst remaining flattering.
  • Aim to wear fitted, loosely tapered trousers as they will help to lengthen the legs.
Don’t:
  • Wear horizontal stripes anywhere on the body as they will make that part appear rounder.
  • Choose to wear cowl necks, wide crew necks or polo necks.
  • Use statement/coloured belts – they will only attract attention to the waist and highlight your widest point.
  • Wear footwear with a white sole or trim as it will widen your feet and take away from any attempts to lengthen the legs. Likewise, boots can make your legs appear shorter. Instead, try low profile, slimline silhouettes.
  • Wear double-breasted.
I myself belong to the inverted triangle shape, which one is yours?
 


 

 


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