Tobi: Here Comes...July!

I am so excited to officially begin the second half of this year! It has been an exciting year so far- and it is only gonna get better! I had a fun time over the weekend, ushering in the new month, in spite of the heavy rains in Lagos that just wouldn't stop. Here are some random pictures from my weekend. As usual, I was loyal to maxis, ankara and flower prints-can't help it!

 

I went from really casual to strangely eclectic, didn't I? What do you think of my weekend looks?

Ankara Jackets - Spice Up Your Life!

Ankara Jackets are fun, chic, trendy and sure to put you on the best dressed list! They are perfect for glamming up playful jumpsuits, shorts, skirts, dresses and jeans. There is nothing quite like an ankara jacket to breathe life into remarkably dull and uninspiring outfits. So, rock an ankara jacket and be fun, be adventurous, be vibrant, be hip!

 

     

 

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 Cover Mania! 

Harpers Bazaar Spain February 2012 Edition [Burberry Prorsum]{Source}

 Mania July 2011 Edition [Jewel By Lisa] {Source}

Celebrity Inspiration: Ankara Jackets

Rihanna

in L.A.M.B. S/S '11 Ankara Jacket {Source}

in Tina Kalivas '09 African Print Ankara-Inspired Jacket {Source}

Lady Gaga

In Burberry Prorsum S/S 12 Ankara Jacket[Source]

Beyonce

In Boxing Kitten Multi-Ankara Jacket {Source}

Gwen Stefani

In LAMB S/S '11 Ankara Jacket {Source}

Lisa Folawiyo (JBL)

in Jewel By Lisa (JBL) Ankara Jacket {Source}

Teyana Taylor

in L.A.M.B. S/S '11 Sleeveless Ankara Jacket {Source}

Our Artsy Finds:

 Fair+True Floral African Print Blazer Jacket

$125 - fashion-conscience.com

Sass & Bide A Matter Of Fact Jacket

RRP £355.00; £225.00 - asos.com

Mira Excel Ankara Jacket

N10,000 miraexcel.com 

Ankara Jacket

nairaland.com

 Xclamationa Ankara Jacket

N15,790 naijastyles.com

Prima Rouge Metro Cut Blazer

 $69.95 faceofankara.com

Renee Q Ankara Print Kimono Jacket

 $69  myasho.com 

Fair+True Trade African Print Round Neck Jacket

$115 (£75) - fashion-conscience.com

African Rebel Ankara Jacket

oodle.com

So, who else is hearting ankara jackets? How would you wear yours? 

Femi: My (Random) Creations

I like to make my own clothes sometimes. It is a pleasant respite from shopping, which I love on some days and hate on other days (those times when you just can't find what you're looking for!). I wish sometimes that I could just make wishes and the right clothes would find their stylish way into my closet, magically. I mean, it could happen, right? 
Sometimes, when I'm just not in the mood, I design my clothes and spare myself the achy feet and rude attendants!  Here are some random pictures over the last few months of me just rocking my own stuff...

 Blue&White Polka Dot Baby Doll Dress / Pleated Midi Dress with Sheer Lace Detail 

 Multi Coloured Caftan-Style Dress/ Sunflower Yellow Eyelet Shift Dress

Full Ankara Skirt with Sequin Detail/ Blue Mid-Sleeve Lace Blouse/ Pleated Ankara Skirt

I confess, I have a thing for lace and ankara. The delicacy of lace and the vibrancy of ankara gets me everytime! Which is your favorite look of all? Do you think I should continue designing my own clothes? I would love to know what you think...

Tobi: Tribal Influences

 Tribal inspired jewelry have been all the rage lately. Here's my office look today. I'm wearing a classic white shirt with folded arms + a pleated Ankara shirt with Satin trimming. I finished this look with a corset belt, tan flats I've had forever, and some tribal (Egyptian and Aztec-inspired) jewelry that's got me gushing! What do you think, hit or miss?

 All that teeth on display... I probably smile way more than the average person should (that's a good thing). [#MonologueTime#: Me: Don't you just love my tie? It's gold-plated, btw. Fun way to join the androgynous crowd, don't you think? Me (Reply):As If!]

 And here's the lovely pyramid ring I picked up at an open market close by the office.. I'm really feeling the neon nails too!

I did say I was at work, right?

 #Sigh!

Dami: Ankara Bangles

Made in total commitment to the ankara jewelry trend, here are ankara bracelets to feed your eyes, and style cravings:

Femi: How We Wore an Ankara Skirt

Tobi and I have a mild sister-tuition thing going on. Even across vast distances, we end up buying the same fabric and sewing the same styles. Well, here's another one of those..... I think it's interesting how we wore the skirt so differently...

My comfortable school look (remember this look?)

Well, here's how Tobi wore 'her' ankara skirt to work!

Tobi's work look

And the awesome accessories......

... were all lovingly made by  Dami!