YOUR GO-TO AFRICAN PRINT TOP

The easiest way to spice up any look is to throw in some colour.

And what better way to look colourful than with an African Print.
In Ghana, Fridays have become an African print day as most workers have the 'Friday Wear" dress code. Whereas some establishments have branded print clothes , most companies allow for employees to look stylish and work-appropriate in any African print outfit of their choice.

My top today is a real bargain.
Retailing at 66 Cedis , this Woodin FUSION top is simple yet stylish.
You can take it to work, go on a date or even hang out with your girls and still look fab.


It comes in so many different prints which will definitely leave you spoiled for choice. I love this colour on my skin. :-)

Walk into any Woodin shop and see some more designs from their Ready-to-Wear collection.

I styled mine with black jeans and white sneakers , which is how I would wear it to my meetings and for a hangout. 

As usual I did no accessories. Forgive me guys, fashion week is just around the corner and I promise to do better. Thank you so much for reading.


How would you wear yours?

THE LOOK

Top - Woodin FUSION Prêt-à-porter

Jeans and Sneakers- From my closet

Make Up and Hair - Afroface.mua (IG)

Photography - Team 1000 Words

JERMAINE NOW AT ELLE LOKKO

This young designer keeps getting better and we are loving this new collection of his.

You can get any of these at Elle Lokko 08 retail shop.

Jermaine had this to say about his new collection; 

"With this capsule I was thinking, who is the Bleu girl? Who do I want wearing my clothes? And the answer is YOU. The Bleu girl is basically everybody with style. If you've got style then we have something for you in this collection. This is by far one of our most eclectic collection yet, designed to bring out the Bleu girl in you. 

#GIRLPOWER

Hello Everyone,this is actually my first post for 2016, I wanted this post to be my first for the year.. I hope I'm not the only one who feels like this year came with a charm of its own.

What's new with me?

I started doing yoga and believe me. getting into those yoga pants and checking myself out in the mirror is the only fun part.

Why didn't anyone warn me?

I am jealous of all your new moves Nana Serwaa, I am still trying to find my balance though. :-)

Now back to today's post;

#GIRLPOWER is a new monthly segment on the blog to celebrate and highlight the work of women(especially in Ghana)who have set the bar high in their chosen fields.

There are so many women doing amazing things in our part of the world and this is my own small way of saying "hi 5" ladies. Our #Girl of the month post will be up every last Friday of the month.

For the first post however, I made a list of seven(7) women who were truly inspiring in 2015. They're go-getters and worth knowing. I have met and interacted with some of them and the others I admire from afar. Hopefully our first 7 "GIRLS" inspire you too.

Enjoy!!!

1. DOROTHY OSEI / DEE MAAT (IG: @stylecheckbydee )   

Dee is my soul sister, we connect on so many levels and we haven't even met yet.

She's a two-time BEFFTA wardrobe stylist award winner, a trained journalist , the creative director of Dolmich and works full time in a financial institution in London. I met Dee on Facebook when I stumbled on one of her personal style photos.

You're probably wondering how she does all that.

Her positive energy and effortless style sets her apart. Whenever I have a conversation with her, I learn something new, she's ever ready to share her knowledge on fashion and give her support.

You can stalk her too. Even from afar, you can learn a thing or two. 

2. CARITAS NAA AYELE ARYEE (IG @tatasjackiechan )

Sometimes i wonder where she gets all her energy from,because moving from my bed to the washroom can be such a struggle. This young lady has proved that with resilience and a big heart, you can achieve it all. She's a student , works at tiGo Ghana and is the CEO of GoDigital Ghana. Her foundation Tatas and Friends  rolls out social media campaigns all year round to support selected orphanages and individuals. 
You can support their current project #5forskuul by donation 5 Ghana Cedis to help provide basic items needed by students in deprived schools.She has a heart of gold and is committed to supporting the less privileged in society one project at a time.
We are proud of you Caritas and you inspire us in ways you can't even imagine.

3. GLORIA BUCKMAN YANKSON (IG @gloriabuckman )

You can call her the #Unrestricted one.Gloria runs one of the best event planning companies in Ghana (@PlanitGhana).Her zeal and warm personality amazes me all the time. She's one of the most hardworking women I know and her positive energy makes her even more admirable.So if you're looking at a career in events, you might want to join one of her periodic training programmes, visit PlanitGhana.Com for more information.Her passion and love for what she does is evident in her work. We adore you Gloria, you are a real #GirlPower.

4. ANITA ERSKINE (IG @theanitaerskine )

Oh did I tell you I love my "Jill of All Trades?" :-) I stalk her so much :-)

Anita knows her "stuff".
She's a TV personality and hosts about three(3) different TV programmes. She also works in radio, is a public speaker and the founder of Brand Woman Africa, a media content development company with a primary focus on the empowerment and advancement of African women across the world.
Dear Anita, you're one of the reasons why I feel I can do it all if I put my mind to it.
Super #GirlPower

5. DIANA OPOTI ( IG: @dianaopotipr )


She got me loving African fashion even more. I came across her #100DaysofAfricanFashion campaign on social media mans I've been hooked since then.
Diana is a fashion PR and TV content producer. She believes in Africa fashion and the success of her campaign goes to show the impact she's made. She often says " The best way to support African fashion is to wear an African fashion brand" , which emphasises her commitment to supporting local fashion business. Diana is a fashion and style influencer with a PURPOSE. Honestly, she made me see African fashion in a whole different light.
You're an amazing person Diana, and thank you for setting the pace for us to learn from and emulate.







6. LINDA NAA OYOO QUARTEY (IG: @oyooquartey )


She's the creative director of Roots by Naa, a fashion accessories brand and the the co-founder of storefoundry an online shopping centre. She is also a managing partner of OneBaobab, a content creation and social media management company that offers tailor made branding and social media marketing services to their clients.
This industrious young lady is also a Lifestyle blogger (oyooquartey.com)
She launched her blog app last year and it is available for download on both Play Store and App Store .
Hardworking girls are the "ish", keep doing your thing Miss Naa .








7. FIONA AKU WORLANYO ANSA (IG: @aku_purpleheart ) 


Aku is an award winning filmmaker.
She addresses societal issues in her films and tells stories that are usually compelling and humorous at the same time.
Her choice of local Ghanaian languages in her films always does it for me, she's spontaneous and such a creative soul.
Her short films have been shown at several film festivals and she has won some awards for her hard work.
Valentine might be over but you can watch her award winning short film "Dear Valentine" here. I can't wait to see your next film Aku, and with young filmmakers like you, film-making in Ghana and Africa has a bright future.








Now tell me, which of our "GIRLS" will you be stalking? :-) :-)

Copyright of headline Illustration belongs to @peniel_enchill

FIVE THINGS ON MY MUST-HAVE LIST

I'm loving so many items right now, from lipsticks to tshirts,  but these five top my list and I'm going to show you why.

1. AFRICAN PRINT WRAP SKIRT BY NAADU

It is number one on my list for so many reasons;you know that feeling you get when you see an amazing fashion item and you're already thinking of different ways to rock it?
Well, that is exactly how i felt when i saw this wrap skirt.
In a matter of minutes i had already paired it with a white long sleeved shirt, a crop/tank top , sneakers and even a Tshirt all in my head. lol 
You can stop by their pop-up shop at the African Regent Hotel from now till 23rd September or contact them on +233234974530



2. VASTIES RETRO SUNGLASSES

They are about the coolest sunglasses in Ghana right now, so chic and fab. They are the perfect accessories on any sunny day ,thankfully there's sunshine all year round.
I can't wait to lay my hands on a pair or two.
They are available on vasties.storefoundry.com




3. JADA PONCHO HOODIE BY NUNA COUTURE

Cool is my favourite word today, and for a good reason too.
This hoodie is unisex and can be worn in different ways. Comes in coal black, royal blue,blue-black,light oatmeal, white, orange-red and turquoise green.
Now isn't that cool?
To order contact +233265349598



4. MSIMPS LAPTOP BAG

I love the Africa print and leather combination and to make it even better, it can be customized to suit your lifestyle.
And yes it'll make the perfect gift item too. *gift ideas*
Place an order at info@msimpsgh.com


5. KAMOKINI SWIM WEAR

This being on my wishlist has nothing to do with the fact that i love water (well I'm an Aquarius). I can't say much about my swimming skills, but going to the pool or the beach is always a good idea to me. :-)
I love swim suits, probably my favorite fashion item ever and these kamokini swim suits give me a reason to love them even more, so so stylish.
They are available on luxoca.com


So there you go, here's my list.
What's on yours? Tell me...

Cheers...Laurie

SANMICAHZ'S PURE COLLECTION

Sanmicahz is an emerging Ghanaian fashion brand started in 2012 by Sandra Micah.
Sandra realised her love and passion for sketching and imagining clothes and enrolled in the Vogue Style School of Fashion and Design now known as the Joyce Ababio College of Creative Design to learn more about patterns, dress making and fashion illustration.
After school, she travelled to south Africa to learn more and also worked with a fashion house. After gaining some experience she started to work on her own, making clothes for her clients, showcasing at fashion shows as well as pageant shows.
She later came back to Ghana to fully establish herself.
The Sanmicahz Brand caters for the everyday woman, the stylish, glamorous and the corporate woman.
Her new collection is "The Pure Collection" and was inspired by current colour trends which is the black and white, she used mainly white fabrics which symbolizes purity.
The new collection is "purely sexy", Need I say more?
Sanmicahz is definitely a fashion brand to watch.
Enjoy the new collection........

PHOTO CREDITS

Photography: Pixslrate Studios

Models: Gloria Adorable Dogbey and Hubaida Mambo

Stylist: Sandra Micah

CONTACT DETAILS

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/sanmicahz

Twitter: @sanmicahz

Instagram: @sanmicahz

Email: sanmicahz@gmail.com

Phone numbers : +233267692333/+233543075551

EVENT: RETROFAB FASHION WEEKEND

PRESS RELEASE FOR RETROFAB FASHION WEEKEND

Ebony and Ivory Productions Ltd., is pleased to announce its next event, a three-day affair scheduled for the 2nd of May (fashion night), 3rd and 4th of May (fashion bazaar) 2014, dubbed Retro Fab Fashion Weekend.

After a successful first run last October, where we out-doored Retro Fab with successful two-day events comprising a Catwalk Show and a Sales Bazaar, we have decided to ride on the wave of our success and produce a bigger and better version of the original Retro Fab. After the very positive reception of the maiden edition, we are determined not to disappoint.

The event will bring together some of Ghana’s most celebrated boutiques and fashion brands, and for shoppers to converge at a destination where they can be able to see, touch, and feel the garments and articles on display from the various boutiques and fashion outlets!

The event will be in 2 parts:

• 2nd of May, 2014: La Villa Boutique Hosts Retro Fab Fashion Night – a night of haute couture and culturally rich glamour. This event is by invitation only and will comprise cocktails, a runway show and industry networking.

• 3rd and 4th of May, 2014: Astros Park in Dzorwulu will be home to the Retro Fab Fashion & Sales Bazaar

featuring over 30 brands and shops from across Ghana, starting at 10am and ending at 8pm.

We look forward to continuing our great relationships with our sponsors, La Villa Boutique Hotel, Grey Goose and AstrosPark, our partners, the press, and all of our fans—and with only 6 weeks till the event, our team has kicked into full gear.

With 10 boutiques, 3 stylists, 100 styled and affordable pieces and 30 models, we have no doubt that we will set the bar even higher than we did last October.

 For more information, please contact Doris on 024 424 2191

We look forward to seeing you at La Villa Boutique Hotel on the 2nd of May and at Astros Park on 3rd and 4th of May.