2019-02-13 16:05
Halfway through the month of January and I’m super pumped. With the levity I’ve decided to treat life with, I’ve made a list. I’m a compulsive list maker (thanks, mum… Read More
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2019-01-10 20:11
Life is a series of missing clues, it’s up to us to fill in the gap and make sense of the general picture.I learnt a thing. While the current ASUU strike has its setbacks, the fre… Read More
2019-01-03 21:42
Out with the old, in with the new.A new year inspires life-changing decisions and actions. I however, am sticking with a continuity plan. New year, same me.I had seriously underestimate… Read More
2018-12-06 07:10
In my opinion, it’s a great time to be female and a bad time to be a feminist. Now I know this isn’t what our foremothers died for but feminism has become a joke. Not due to… Read More
2018-11-14 10:58
Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.-Gustav FlaubertI went for a Physiotherapy Convention at Enugu and for the first time in my 22 years, I travelled w… Read More
2018-10-22 20:24
Change. The only constant in this world of ever shifting forms, properties and phases. What happens when one changes and can no longer recognize one’s past self?I’ve recentl… Read More
2018-10-16 19:33
“What happens next?”The constant question on our minds as we sail through this journey called life.Live in the now, they say. Every moment is precious- I know this, you know this… Read More
2018-10-12 10:28
Lately, I’ve decided to pick up the pieces of my life and form an existence I can be proud of. One that I find satisfying. As such, I realized I need to get my act together and I achie… Read More
2018-10-07 14:37
Art. The conscious production or arrangement of sounds, colours, forms, movements, or other elements in a manner that affects the senses and emotions.Art form.Any activity or piece of w… Read More
2018-10-01 04:52
Independence, short form indie.Self-subsistence, freedom from control.Also, self-imposed shackles.We bear it with smiling faces, joy plastered all over.Here’s my take and a watered dow… Read More
2018-07-16 19:36
Sometimes, the problem lies within.Even when one thinks one knows it all, there’s always the bigger picture. The larger perspective in which things could be seen more clearly. Thi… Read More
2018-07-09 20:15
The year is half spent which in my opinion, calls for a re-evaluation. Self-reflection as well as a review of the resolutions I made at the beginning of the year.I made 6 basic resolutions a… Read More
2018-07-02 18:06
With one-half of the year gone, a certain feeling of uncertainty creeps in, along with self-doubt and the “what have you even done this year?!!!” question which keeps one a… Read More
2018-06-20 21:15
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved the process of putting an outfit together. The layering. The contrasting textures.It’s an art form.These days, when asked to describe my… Read More
2018-06-09 20:06
Over the past four years, this blog has transitioned from my online portfolio (to prove I was indeed a fashion writer) to something more like an online journal of my style, thoughts, p… Read More
2018-06-01 20:52
Lately, I have begun to crave a different type of environment, a different lifestyle. One that satisfies both my adventurous side and the loner in me. One that feeds my aesthetic crave but i… Read More
2018-05-27 18:31
I believe in doing the best you can right now to get to your future goals. I tell my friends all the time to start working on their future selves NOW. That being said, I certainly did not se… Read More
2018-05-22 13:22
The spring + summer concept here of course, refers to the "spring/summer" fashion season seeing as there ain't no such thing in Nigeria. Seyi and I had a Muse moment with a Nigeri… Read More
2018-05-06 12:00
We all need a change of pace from time to time and I woke up this morning feeling refreshed, feeling free. The goals, dreams, the responsibilities. They choke in excess leaving one feeling s… Read More
2018-03-17 18:51
Have you ever had that awkward moment when you had to pose for a photograph while sitting and you had no idea what to do with your hands? Or legs?You know how you know exactly what to do whe… Read More
2018-03-01 17:11
Do you ever feel like this fashion thing is all just vanity? Sometimes, I just get tired of all the effort we put into staying trendy and stylish and I just wonder, what is the point? Is all… Read More
2018-02-25 21:21
Been natural two years now and I have no regrets. Not a single one.Personally, one of the perks of having natural hair is less product and manipulation is needed. Like, I could literally pac… Read More
2018-02-13 19:12
Whilst this title might be inspired by my outfit, it occurred to me during the thought process that it is, indeed, true.I've always wondered about couple dynamics and how different people's… Read More
2018-01-25 12:11
In a world of colours, I'd rather be black- uncomplicated and straight forward, simple but edgy, the very definition of my style and attitude.Yes people! Blazers are back! They never really… Read More
2018-01-18 12:13
Are tassels still in in 2018?We'll see.This concept was something I came up with after watching relatively difficult Tassel earrings DIY tutorials. This method is so simple, I'm actually won… Read More
2018-01-15 17:37
Why do I feel that the best time to actually set resolutions is about two weeks into the New Year?This is not rationalization, honestly.I am of the opinion that setting goals or resolutions… Read More
2018-01-09 07:42
I'm currently of the opinion that Banana leaves are my aesthetic: exotic with a sprinkle of rustic to keep things interesting.So you remember the pajama trend, right? I thought it would be i… Read More
2018-01-03 23:29
It is the dream of every social influencer with a visual appreciation of life to curate the perfect Instagram feed.Hopefully, today, I'll be able to help with that.This has been highly reque… Read More
2018-01-01 21:42
They asked, "How many shoulders will you be wearing in 2018?"Me: None of course!This is actually the only off-shoulder top I own, purchased on a whim because everybody, their dogs and even t… Read More
2017-10-21 00:30
The dressing down of a dressy piece is, indeed, a form of art.Nothing as versatile as a slip dress. Wear it alone with heels, you're set for a party. Wear it with a blazer, it becomes conser… Read More
2017-10-12 16:21
I'm constantly thinking of ways to recycle and upcycle clothes so when the bestie was about to throw these pair of jeans away, the wheels started turning and here we are.I've never really be… Read More
2017-10-05 13:36
She saw the world in black and white until experienced proved her wrong. Eventually, she learnt to value the greys.It seems like all I've been wearing these days have been white tops and bla… Read More
2017-10-03 08:16
Just as a stream may run dry and as juice gets sucked out of the orange leaving it fairly useless (we have other sources of fibre, eh?) so also can one's creative juices dry up,leaving one u… Read More
2017-10-01 04:36
The colours of independence were bright, fierce and shone through the gloom of the previous years.Outfit details-Ankara two piece: O'milua-Earrings: O'milua-mules: thrift-choker: random buyH… Read More
2017-09-28 17:20
In all honesty, it's been an enlightening 4 weeks for me this September.I learnt that when you're set on your course, you should allow no distractions. Such things drag you back and deter yo… Read More
2017-09-25 11:48
One of the perks of being a blogger, apart from attending events and having a swell time that is, would be discovering brands one would've not known otherwise.On the 23rd of September, I att… Read More
2017-09-22 12:00
There's almost nothing as interesting as a mix of things where the result is slightly complex and completely balanced.Details:Shirt: Calvin KleinTie: From Dad's wardrobeDress & Shoes: Th… Read More
2017-09-15 18:46
Trends change way too fast for my taste truth be told so I, therefore, don't hop on them fast enough but if there's one trend I've been loving lately, it's statement accessories. I've always… Read More
2017-09-07 13:00
It's back to school season so I put together a preppy look in tribute to all those times I had to wear ugly uniforms.You know how you own a clothing item that becomes your favourite thing on… Read More
2017-09-05 19:16
If there's a story I'll never get tired of telling, it's my long term acne struggle story."It's just hormones" they said. "It'll clear up eventually" they said. When I turned 20, I realized… Read More
2017-08-30 19:00
So you know how you have a particular concept in mind for a looking and then you add one thing that changes the whole thing up? That's what happened when I decided to knot the camisole in th… Read More
2017-08-26 00:24
Have you noticed that depressed people sleep a lot?It's a never ending cycle you see. You say you want to do a particular thing. You tell your friends all about it. You don't do it though. T… Read More
2017-08-19 09:51
In all honesty, the focus of this post might be the dungarees but the hat has my heart. Get it?I've had these dungarees for as long as I remember having clothes and I don't think I'll ever r… Read More
2017-08-10 08:30
I was quite tempted to replace the "cute" with "quirky" but I wasn't sure the projects were quirky enough.I have actually had this idea for so long but since I usually do fashion DIYs so I w… Read More
2017-08-01 11:42
I'm actually a fan of modest fashion, low-key.I know, I know. The word "decent" and fashion don't usually go together, realistically speaking but that's a story for another day. By "wearing… Read More
2017-07-29 17:15
My titles amuse even me these days.I recently went thrifting and was on the hunt for something to transform and I stumbled on this bag that I actually thought was black.We'll be giving this… Read More
2017-07-24 05:38
Forget your favourite skinny jeans, the true hero is a trusty pair of culottes, I kid you not.Seriously. They as comfortable as a skirt and shorts combined in one and have the added plus of… Read More
2017-07-19 21:55
I remember my first "manicure". I was about eight years old and my friend brought transparent nail polish (nail hardener) to school. She encouraged all of us to use it and by the end of the… Read More
2017-07-18 03:42
I can't count the number of times I've been labelled "extra".But then, extra stands for extraordinary in my book so, thank you very much.So I'm bringing an extra-printy post today. Those lin… Read More
2017-07-14 15:58
I find it a little strange that after almost three years of blogging, I have never done a "facts about me" post. That said, I decided to go big by stating 25 as opposed to stating 10 as I wa… Read More
2017-07-12 15:35
The day was a gloomy day.It started out raining incessantly until she was quite ready to get to dancing in the rain. Suddenly, the rain stopped, the sun shone and she smiled as flowers bloom… Read More
2017-07-11 07:18
If you don't know what any of this is about, I implore you, type "deconstructed shirt trend" into any search engine of your choice and get properly educated.I'm actually really loving this t… Read More
2017-07-03 10:36
It might interest you to know that the title of this post has little to do with this outfit. I was considering other titles but this is the one that stuck.What a title.Let me just start off… Read More
2017-06-27 10:15
I sometimes stare into space and wonder about the oddest things, one of which is why a romper is called a romper.Don't judge me.With the emergence of the male romper trend, it's fair to say… Read More
2017-06-27 09:56
There is an age-old formula that has been proven over and over again:Bloggers + Food = Awesome.Scratch that. Simply put, Food = Awesome.On the 21st of may, I attended a blogger taster… Read More
2017-05-28 09:36
Quirky items are interesting items.Quirky bags really trended for a while and as always, I'm a bit late on getting on the train.There's this satisfaction in answering "Oh I made this" when a… Read More
2017-05-11 00:04
For some strange reason, I've always had a rebellious streak. Not the "pierce every visible part of your skin, stay out too late, worry your parents to death" kind of rebellion though.Edgy"C… Read More
2017-05-05 06:43
I am by no means a beach person. I really don't see the point of going to a place where there's an endless supply of sand and raging sun.Needless to say, I especially don't understand why Ni… Read More
2017-05-03 07:44
Blogging is something very dear to me. Apart from it's various benefits, it's an opportunity I do not take for granted.It gives me a voice and this is something that I've wanted for so long… Read More
2017-05-01 20:18
The word boredom is mostly foreign to me.Not necessarily because I have a lot of things occupy my time (medical student + blogger + You Tuber = Little to no free time) but because I've alway… Read More
2017-04-25 22:40
As a crisp clean background is visually appealing, it could be very frustrating when you take a picture of a subject with a white backdrop and there are dark spots and odd shadows. Am I righ… Read More
2017-04-20 02:13
It's really weird how I don't keep up with the outside world. Much. I don't listen to the latest songs, I don't know a lot of celebrities, I don't keep up with politics and I don't know who… Read More
2017-04-15 19:49
Transformation DIYs are always fun to undertake and using a t-shirt is always a good idea. I realized that other than this tutorial, where I turned a basic t-shirt to a cut-out crop top, I h… Read More
2017-04-14 00:44
I changed my Instagram bio a while ago to "Basic, not Boring". It might seem kinda lame but I felt this basically described me (pun intended). I like what I like and I stick to the selected… Read More
2017-02-26 10:21
I've been big on slogan t-shirts lately, and with the rise of the embroidery trend, I decided to do something that encompassed both. This is actually my first trial with hand embroidery.It's… Read More
2017-02-22 08:55
It's amazing the way style works. Clothes can be changed up, down to maximize one's closet. It's just about imagination and being creative.Hey people!This is going to be a really quick post… Read More
2017-02-19 07:16
Seeing as things don't work out exactly how we plan in life, it just so happens that sometimes, unexpected and unforeseen things occur in our pictures. Like the time you thought the car in t… Read More
2017-02-13 22:42
Hey you. Yes, you.This video is definitely for you if you're like me who always leaves picking outfits till the very last minute then starts questioning the whole point of going out and… Read More
2017-02-09 10:47
Sometimes, we get so caught up in trends that we forget the basics. The white t-shirt plus a black straight skirt is a classic combo and with the reign of Normcore, we are discovering that … Read More
2017-02-04 19:23
You tube was something I immediately dismissed the first time it popped in my mind.I had been blogging for a year, with little to no results showing on my stats, and was seriously struggling… Read More
2017-02-02 16:39
The problem with being single-minded is the chronic inability to multitask.Hey guys! It's been a month! As I type this, I'm slightly nervous to be blogging again for some strange reason but… Read More
2017-02-02 16:07
With the rise of human rights and freedom of expression, quite a number of issues have come to light. I never knew of the existence of the non-binary gender, agender and the gender flu… Read More
2017-01-04 21:43
The concept of underwear as outwear is nothing new perhaps due to legendaries like Coco Chanel for her silk lounging pyjamas, and Madonna for her cone-shaped bras and girdles worn on clothin… Read More
2017-01-04 21:16
In the year 2016, I realized just how fast-paced life could get. How does one live in "the moment" when said moment is gone in the blink of an eye?A lot of energy was spent planning 2017 in… Read More
2016-12-14 16:48
Hi guys!I seem to be on a roll with these list-type posts.To be honest, I had to idea what to blog about until about 11am this morning. I was at a fashion campaign shoot and it came to me- m… Read More
2016-11-28 21:38
Hi guys!This is going to be a really quick one.Do you remeber Tonye from this collaboration? We met again at the Nigerian Natural Hair and Beauty show 2016 (read my review here ) and co… Read More
2016-11-25 09:26
I attended the #NNHB2016 show on Saturday, 19th of November. Yup! Look who's becoming a social butterfly!Just kidding. This weekend promises to be full of shows that involve my bed and… Read More
2016-11-22 07:42
Hi guys!So two weekends ago, I attended day 2 of the Gtbank fshion wknd with the bestie (who basically dragged me there in my opinion) and this is what I wore:I've been loving neutral… Read More
2016-11-14 09:26
Hi guys!Long time no acne jokes/rants/mentions right? If you think this is because it cleared up, you have no idea how far you are from the truth.Ok so, lots of people hate acne. I have hear… Read More
2016-11-14 08:28
I'm pretty sure there's that one clothing article in your wardrobe that you find yourself wearing over and over. And over. Every single time you're at a loss on what to wear, you pick that i… Read More
2016-11-09 18:17
Happy new month guys!Quick recap first:I finished my exams a few days ago, so I'm officially in my third year of studying physiotherapy now. I'm not going to lie, this year has been a challe… Read More
2016-10-28 04:04
To be honest, I'm one of those people who avoid buying things online.For one, I like to see and touch what I'm purchasing, not just view some picture that was put up on a site while the actu… Read More
2016-10-21 21:09
Hi guys!It's been two weeks! This is the longest I've been away since I took my consistency vow. It was actually just supposed to be one week which turned into two (I sort of fell ill) and h… Read More
2016-10-03 20:33
I'm not even going to comment on how this month went like a blur.September used to be one of my favourite months. The feeling of going back to school to see friends and so on. I'm just… Read More
2016-09-27 20:16
It'll be October very soon.This will mark the beginning of fall, which is basically a non-existent season in Nigeria. Unfortunately. I sometimes long for the need to wear knee-high boots and… Read More
2016-09-19 18:32
Let's face it. We are an image-obsessed generation. We are vain and we do not care, hence Instagram's (still rising) success. We might as well accept that. *shrugs*Now that that's out of the… Read More
2016-09-16 06:37
I have quickly learnt that the best place and time for bloggers to do style collaborarions are at events. There, we would already be dressed, on location and shoot ready.On the 20th of Augus… Read More
2016-09-09 10:38
When it comes to capturing life moments, it's immensely tragic that selfies don't make the cut seeing as it's a very handy skill most of us seem to posses (excluding me of course. My selfies… Read More
2016-09-01 23:48
Happy new Month guys!I've been wanting to do the Life Adventures section in the taking stock format for a while now but kept procrastinating. Since I had been staring at a blank page for a w… Read More
2016-08-30 08:17
Hi guys!Guess who still has good vibes this month? I think this one of my happiest months this year.So today's DIY is very basic.Too basic to me but... I find it difficult to shoot DIYs whil… Read More
2016-08-22 21:29
Dear beloved readers,I send my greetings to you late this evening, filled with a lot of nostaglia (and noodles) writing a post that I was so sure at some points through this journey I wasn't… Read More
2016-08-19 09:27
Hey guys!Sorry for staying away for so long. Was planning on making this a #nsfdw2016 recap but last minute decided to go with a style post. Said post is in collaboration withSeyi Adenowo of… Read More
2016-08-19 09:15
Taking pictures with a phone camera could be a struggle especially if you think the pictures aren't going to turn out good, yes?You see, the key word there is think. Mobile phone cameras hav… Read More
2016-08-07 06:48
Hello people!Feels like forever since a (personal) outfit post, yes?So I've noticed that as trap music continues to reign, there has been a significant increase in urban outfits and fas… Read More
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