I haven’t been myself all week. My heart has been aching and I’m trying so hard to put a smile on my face. I’m sure you all have heard by now that a plane crashed into a residential neighborhood in Lagos, Nigeria, killing all 153 passengers + 4 on the ground. You can read more about it here. Well, I [...]

This Jil Sander-esque dress was “love at first sight.” I recommended it on the pinterest page several weeks ago. While on vacation, my big sis and I walked into this boutique by her house and our jaws dropped. She fell in love with a striped color-block maxi and I went straight for this piece. They had them in more colors [...]

This is the outfit I wore to chill out on Sunday. I made these lace pants 12 years ago – from the very first collection I ever did. Can you believe that? You all know I was just on vacay, right? (went home to spend time with my family). Well, I didn’t realize that my sister stored every single piece [...]

It’s amazing how fashion & style comes back full circle. This peplum look has been around for years. In fact, one of the reasons I love it so much is because it’s a traditional and cultural style back home (Nigeria). The peplum blouse is often paired with a wrap (similar to a wrap around skirt), a-line or pencil skirt and [...]

Hello, lovies. I hope you all enjoyed your 4 day weekend as much as I did. Wish it could have been longer, because I actually worked for most of it, but nothing beats having the family at home. I’m having fun with print on print today. My sweater was gifted to me by H&M, so check your location for purchase. [...]

I’m obsessed with Jewel by Lisa‘s Spring Summer 2012 collection and her genius pairing of lush and colorful prints on prints. As the Africa Fashion International Designer of the year winner, Lisa Folawiyo takes us on a voyage back to Nigeria in the 60’s. A time characterized by independence and growth, a time of change and promise. With the emergence [...]

So it’s my birthday week, which means the celebration is already at full speed. My birthday is actually Saturday, the 12th. I will be 35! I know Greg is planning a huge party because every single family member is flying in from all over the world. My mom, sisters, brother in Nigeria, aunt. Everyone. I feel so blessed and loved. [...]

It was great fun to watch the Made in Africa Arise Show at NYFW live from my computer. Job well done to Arise Magazine for making this possible. Hope you have enjoyed the designers featured. We are finishing off with Jewel by Lisa. The first brand/designer to embellish the ankara fabric (printed) with sequins, swarovski crystals and beads. Her use [...]

In the summer, I tend to wear lots of skirts & maxis. They are not only easy to style, but super comfortable and airy as well. I made this wrap skirt from left over fabrics I bought in Nigeria. Made two in different African prints. My sister-in-law (LindaLu Designs) helped with the second one that I can’t wait to share. [...]

Yesterday was a beach day for us. A little windy, but it was a blast. Greg and I get so much joy from just watching the kids play and be free. They build sand castles, dig “wells”, play pretend ‘mom & dad’, fly kites – roll around in sand and get dirty! I wore one of my favorite caftans. My [...]