Learn the secrets to having that fashionable look every time you step out.
Dressing up is not only an art but also a science. You have to take many things into consideration if you really want to achieve a killer look. One of such things is how to pair the right necklace with…
I remember some years ago when this stylish friend of mine paired an Ankara dress with sneakers. Then the trend hadn’t become a fad but she was the type who loved to explore and that was how she knew different…
Fashion, as we all know, goes beyond moving with trends. In fact, you really don’t have to go along with trends in order to be considered fashionable. What is important is identifying your personal style and expressing it with what…
Hello, Svelte Magazine reader, welcome back to another Ankara series. While we previously showed you how to make Ankara slippers so you could add to your skillset, we also showed you quite a number of stylish Ankara jumpsuits to flaunt…
There was this traditional marriage I had to attend. As usual, the Aso ebi was the ankara fabric. I was tired of the regular skirts and dresses we ladies mostly sew. I wanted something that would make me smart and…
It was cultural day in my kid brother’s school and he had been asked to represent the Igbo culture. We didn’t have any Igbo attire for him to don and so we contemplated his missing out on the celebration. As…
When I inquired of my grandpa why he is never seen without a covering for his frail head, his words to me were: “I love my hats like my heart.” According to him, from his boyhood days, he had learnt…
Have you ever seen a lady wearing heels then you silently pray that she doesn’t fall? Have you ever seen a lady wearing heels and then stop to admire how she struts and wish you could do it like her?…
Which native wear for men and women helps you pull off a great, casual look when paired with a pair of jeans and sneakers? You guessed right. Dashiki of course! This attire has an Afro-urban feel and it has become…
With so many outfits available, it can be difficult to know what to wear to every occasion even if a dress code is given. If you’ve ever been confused about what to wear to any occasion, you have to know…
Dressing with style goes beyond combining colours well in your outfit. You have to know the right colours that suit your skin tone and as well know how to dress according to your body type. Only then can you be…
On Sunday in church I was a little peeved by an unpleasing sight. To others, it probably was okay, but going by my fashion acumen, that particular sight was a no-no for me. I’ll tell you what inspired me to…
Are you contemplating wearing a necktie this week but find the long tie too serious for the look you want to pull off? Try a bow tie. It’s classic and gentlemanly. If you’ve got a dinner, prom, wedding party or…
Thinking of turning up in a different yet exotic look this weekend? Try pairing your outfits with knee-high boots. This type of shoes for women connote style, class and adventure. Don’t fidget. I know it’s not quite a popular item…
