Tobi: DIY 'Circle The Dots' Maxi Dress

I haven't done any personal style posts lately - simply because there's been no one around to take my pictures! For Femi's birthday last weekend, I decided to take a cue from my very artsy sister (who designs practically everything she wears) and design something for myself!  Here's what I came up with: a mixed polka maxi dress with wrap-style top. I'm wearing the dress with a DIY Pearl Cluster necklace made by my other artsy sister, Dami.

 

Femi had two parties (yep, you heard right!)- one at an orphanage with a few select friends and family (and many deserving little kids) and another for her school mates and friends! Here we are at the orphanage... 

 What do you think of this dress? Did I do a good job-

or should I leave designing to the designers? :)

Holla back...

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...