The IT Sweater

Wow you guys! I wish you knew how excited I am about this post simply because of this beautiful sweater! This is my IT SWEATER and it is such a statement piece! I first saw this sweater in the white (here) and was so drawn to it, but it was not until I saw it in this blue and black print that I was totally convinced about it. It was like love at first sight! I particularly love this sweater because it is so unique with its bizarre and ornamental floral print that is somewhat reminiscent of Baroque Art.

Nigerian Independence Day Celebration

Hi lovelies! So two weeks ago my country celebrated 53 years of Independence!! Yay!! 

Since August a very good friend of mine, Jide, started planning a Nigerian Independence Day Celebration in Sheffield and to my surprise, he asked me to organise a fashion show for the event. I was so chuffed that he asked me. I was even more happy that it would be the first fashion show I would organise so I was really looking forward to the challenge. And, boy, it was just that indeed. The purpose of the event was to celebrate and appreciate not only Nigerian culture but African culture and history. Featuring a drummer, comedian, photographer and designers from different backgrounds and cultures the show was a huge success. Myself and the other organisers were so happy with the turn up of people and with the way the show went after many weeks of hard work, planning and organising. 

The Hosts

 The Comedian

The Drummer

The D.J.

The Designers

Belleza by Seun

House of Sernante by Sena

(click here to access website)

And the headliner of the day was...

Live Israelah Connection (L.I.C.) House of Fashion UK by Live Chambo
(click here for Facebook page)

So, look who was convinced to model! yep, that's me!! Lol.

The Totally Amazeballs Team of Organisers

The Man With the Plan: Jide

The show was organised under my former university, Sheffield Hallam, and they were so pleased with the success and organisation of it that they want to establish a Nigerian Students Society (separate from the African and Caribbean Society). How exciting is that?!! It's amazing the kind of impact just one person's determination can make. Well done, Jide! 

To see more photos of the event please visit the Facebook page here.
All photographs by the lovely Tayo Otubusin. Click here to visit his website.
  

I certainly hope you've enjoyed this piece. Thanks for reading. 

xo, K.O.

Style Feature: Hats

One thing I'm looking forward to wearing a lot more of this season is hats. A stylish hat is definitely one of Autumn/Winter's must have pieces. Not only are they this season's key trending pieces, they're also necessary for covering up bad hair days when they come and protecting our tresses from those bitterly cold days. 

SnapBack - Brian Lichtenberg, Fedora - Eugenia Kim, Beanie - Asos, Floppy Hat - Maison Michel

My personal favourite this season is the felt fedora!! I managed to bag myself a gorgeous floppy, wide-brimmed one from H&M last week but it's not due to be delivered until early November :-(. But still itching to have one in my closet I purchased another fedora when my Mum and I went shopping the other day; this one was from Primark and it is so stunning, I couldn't believe that it was at Primark that I found such a beauty! 

Fedora - H&M, Beanie - River Island, Homies SnapBack - Asos

 

Ways To Style

 

Fedora - H&M, Belt - H&M, Boots - Kurt Geiger, Coat - New Look, Sweater - Zara,
Leather Trousers - River Island, Nail Polish - Rimmel London, Lipstick - Mac Ruby Woo

Highlight this dark colour palette with a tan pair of boots and a tan belt. For a more feminine look, wrap the belt around your waist to cinch in the over-sized coat and top this off with bold, red lipstick. I can't wait to style my own fedora with an over-sized coat!  

Sweater - River Island, Jeans - H&M, Chain Necklace - River Island,
Chain Bracelets - River Island, Beanie - Asos, Bag - Asos, Sneakers - Nike 

Beanies are quite easy to style, you can almost wear them with anything. For a simple look such as this one add a flare of edginess with bold accessories and a cool pair of sneakers.

SnapBack - Brian Lichtenberg, Clutch - Alexander McQueen, Heels - Alaïa

Lipstick - Ilia, Sweater - River Island, Skirt - Givenchy

This season it's all about placing a feminine spin on the SnapBack. Wear yours with an over-sized sweater, a pencil skirt, the highest of heels and a clutch bag for a fun evening out. A dark lipstick colour adds a touch of boldness and completes your look.

Hope you ladies find your favourite hat this season.

Thanks for reading.
xo, K.O.