Image via @fomenkojuli
Style look of the day goes to Yulia. She does this antique thing meets present day contemporary that is really refreshing. Her choice of shoes is unexpected with the two piece Gucci like look. Follow her at @fomenkojuli .
Instagram Like | Onyi Moss
Image via Onyi Moss on Instagram @mossonyi
Instagram is a great place to find well curated pages that exude inspiration. One such page is @mossonyi which is by Onyi Moss. Onyi wears two piece velvet trouser suits that hark back to eras such as the Seventies. Infact her whole sensibility is very 70s in feel, from her hair to the tones of her clothes. The textures and palettes of her photos inspire. Follow Onyi at @mossonyi .
Collection | Ahluwalia Studio
Priya Ahluwalia of Ahluwalia Studio knows how to make good clothes. The H&M design award winner 2019 makes enviable knits. Styled with a 70s feel here for the brands Arise Fashion Week studio showing, these are designs that you remember. Hopefully these are designs you are going to want to borrow from your boyfriend or brother too. Follow the brand on instagram at @ahluwaliastudio .
Style Look | Genevieve Jones
Image via Genevieve Jones on Instagram.
Love this look on Genevieve Jones. The designer and style maven sure knows how to create a moment in time. The image looks like it could be from Studio 54, an era synonymous with glamour and decadence.
Object Of Affection | Wald Berlin
Image from @waldberlin
This German brand has it right when it comes to their jewellery and accessory line. The shell designs are perfect for spring summer 2019 trends and will make a wonderful gift for yourself or someone else. Wear it in layers for effect. My eye is on the hairband. Wear with this seasons raffia and woven textures trend. More on this brand at @waldberlin on instagram.
Red Carpet | Brie Larson Avengers Endgame
At the world premiere of Marvel's Avenger Endgame lead actress Brie Larson wore a custom purple gown by Celine and infinity gauntlet inspired jewels by independent fine jeweller Irene Neuwirth. The actress kept her coiffed hair down and to the side. There was a focal emphasis on the jewellery for this look.
Catwalk | Kenneth Ize Autumn Winter 2019
Images by Rezbonna via Arise Fashion Week on Instagram.
Kenneth Ize showed at the Arise Fashion Week fall winter 2019 shows. In a beautiful palette of purple, pink, blue, green and orange, the woven suiting collection featured slightly boxy oversize jackets, polo shirts, Spaghetti strap dresses, scarfs, loose undone fringe ends, tapered trousers and mini skirts. Naomi Campbell who fronted the fashion week walked the show. The supermodel closed the show in a bandeau boob tube and a fringed skirt worn over tapered pants. The ingenious knit collection was a hit and could be a signature that could be to Nigeria what Missoni is to Italy.
Currently Crushing On | Gucci Zumi Bag
The perfect bag by Gucci's Alessandro Michele is named for its muse musician Zumi Roscow. With retro sensibility and delightful proportions, this is the bag to go for if you like all things vintage with a splash of the modern. Shop the Zumi here.
Style Look | Maria Bernad
Image via @maria_bernad
I like the pairing of the Levi jeans with the grey crop top. The platform mules are a wonderful accessory to top it off. Maria Bernard has style. Love following her on instagram. The necklace is the perfect touch. Follow her at @maria_bernad.
Editorial | Adut Akech
Image via @adutakech
Beauty magazine, Allure, hails South Sudanese model Adut Akech as Beauty's next superstar. With her hallmark black onyx skin, trademark pout and gazelle like neck, Adut is one beauty that is hard to forget. She stuns and she is only 19. Follow her on instagram at @adutakech .
Red Carpet Fashion | Jennifer Lopez
Image via @cfda
Jennifer Lopez stunned in Tom Ford at the Oscars 2019. The disco ball like dress was high octane glamour at its best.
Collection | Shrimps Riviera Collection
This collection by Hannah Weiland of the covetable Shrimps label is inspired by British summers in Cornwall. Fall in love with Cornish holidays with this collection that features two bags, a scarf, a blouse and a dress. Shop the collection here.
Collection | Fruche Spring 2019
Image via @fruche.official
Inspired by Solomon Osagie Alonge photography of the Royal Court of Benin, the spring 2019 collection of contemporary Nigerian Brand Fruche is a breath of fresh air. Contemporary and directional with a keen artisanal feel pointing to Nigerian cultures, Fruche manages to keep the historic and cultural modern and up to date. The collection is entitled 'Free Spirits' features feathered sheet inserts, beading, blazer dresses,ruching and pleating. Follow on Instagram at @fruche.official.
Object Of My Affection | Benedetta Bruzziches
More like art than an accessory. The beautiful Benedetta Bruzziches BB bag is part sculpture, one part exquisite craftsmanship. Currently crushing on this bag. This brand has been seen on the likes of Kate Bosworth. More on the brand here.
My Style | Layered
Image by @Prabhy_b
An outfit is only as interesting as it's many layers. The textures and cuts all come together to create fascination. I like to wear pants under a dress or a skirt and layer short sleeve tops over long sleeve garments. My headwrap is my go to accessory. Follow my style adventures at Instagram at @marian_kwei . Image by @Prabhy_b on Instagram.
Beauty Icon | Sophia Loren
Image via Harpers Bazaar
For her smouldering siren beauty and bigger than life personality. Sophia Loren is the ultimate beauty icon. This Harpers Bazaar magazine editorial inspires.
Portrait | Profile
I love a good profile shot. This one in my headwrap continually inspires. The ethnic like prints, the abstract like feeling, the afrocentric like direction. Follow me on instagram for more of my musings at @marian_kwei .
Event | Thakoon
Image from Getty Images by Skip Bolen.
Taken by Skip Bolen, this image encapsulates everything I love; beautiful interiors, luxurious textures, Kenzo floral, sumptuous turbans and New York. Taken after a Thakoon Catwalk show, I was in New York City which I love. Doesn't get better than all you love coming together as one.
Article | Woman Ready
Visit Woman Ready to read a post I wrote on 5 articles of clothing that flatter. Follow on Twitter and Instagram at @WomanReadyBlog .
Quote Of The Day | Julien Dossing Paco Rabanne
Great quote by Paco Rabanne's Julien Dossena. Fashion is all about the mix of high to low. Pairing catwalk designs with high street finds. Juxtaposing vintage with luxury. What are you mixing up today. Image from Porter Magazine on Instagram.