What does good dressing mean to you?

Have you guys heard of the term that dressing well is a form of good manners? In the words designer Tom Ford I couldn't echo it loud enough. For me looking good and dressing well is a signature that defines who I am. I have always been taught to take pride in what I look like and make sure this shines through on a daily basis. The way you present yourself to others is the way people will accept and define you. Sadly we live in a world that can be judgemental and full of prejudice however I feel that appearance is something that should be weighted very high. What you attract is what you command. I don't mean to make it sound easy but honestly guys.... 

It is a fair amount of effort! If you had the chance you will see me each morning scrambling for what to wear for at least 30 minutes making sure that as I step out I am making a fashion statement to the world. Sometimes I say to myself there is no way I can repeat that outfit again I wore it last week, but I think it is about the way you choose to rock it. If you wore it with a cardigan last week wear it with a leather jacket this week. If you wore heels with it 2 weeks ago downplay it with some statement flats. :) 

Comfort is very important to me when I am choosing an outfit. I love to feel good in whatever I'm wearing, if you catch me on nice outing you will probably see me wearing a bodycon dress- which relates to a very tight style of dressing. I am naturally a slim built person with not that many curves :( However it is about embracing what you have and making the best with your features. Shake what your mama gave ya! Well in my case wrap tightly what nature gave ya! LOL 

I'd really like to know the sort of dresses or clothing items that are your statement pieces? 

Drop me some comments below :) Or if you want email me with some pictures of your statement outfits and then in my next blog post I can feature all the pictures that have been sent to me in a post titled 'Statement pieces from across the world' That would be fun. My email address

I'm always on the look out for new dresses and my selection can be found anywhere from asos to boohoo to missguided to AX PARIS. I like to play it safe but make a statement all the same time. 

My aunties back in Nigeria and Germany are always on the phone to me asking 'I hope you are still eating healthily' 'You always have to look good' 'Make sure you always dress well' 

It is definitely runs in my family and it feels good when you step out and all eyes are on you for the right reasons! 

Below are some pictures of some of the outfits my aunties have worn! 

Which looks are you all liking? Signify in the comment box below by saying 'Look 1' 'Look 2' e.t.c.

I also forgot to show you all my OOTD for sunday the 31st May! I Wore a red dress from ASOS 

Shoes are from Miss selfridge.  The shoes were purchased last year for my birthday and they are one of my favourite pair of heels.

                       

I purchased this outfit from Asos a while ago and I love it. Red is definitely a colour to wear this summer as it is bright and hot. I decided to wear a red lace body inside of the dress so if you look closely around the arm area it is lacey. I decided to add my own twist to the dress as I have actually worn it a couple of times. When it comes to repeating favourite items I make sure I give the outfit a break and then reintroduce it again a few weeks later as though it were a new outfit. When I do wear it again I will make sure I do something different to the outfit to make it feel new. 

It's even better when you get the thumbs up from people you look up to in the industry who I consider style icons too. I tweeted my outfit to Rocsi Diaz and Melissa Knowles and they both gave me the thumbs up. I found out that Melissa Knowles is fan of Asos too. She wears lovely outfits too that compliment her looks and figure.

You look great girl ! RT @xxZoebillionxx: And yay or nay to this outfit? 😁 @rocsidiaz xxx pic.twitter.com/XXx9o9GsT4

— ⓇⓄⒸⓈⒾ (@rocsidiaz) June 3, 2015

@xxZoebillionxx Love the color.

— Melissa Knowles (@Knowlesitall) May 31, 2015

.@xxZoebillionxx Your blog is so cool. Love your writing style and outfits. I'm a big @ASOS fan as well!

— Melissa Knowles (@Knowlesitall) May 31, 2015

It is really great to know that Melissa Knowles is an Asos fan. I was really happy when I heard that! 

I'm always on the look out for outfits that stand out. An outfit she wore yesterday to help bring attention to National Gun violence awareness day #StopTheViolence. Was an orange dress from Zara which looked really lovely, definitely my kind of outfit. Simple but statement worthy! ZARA I think this a gorgeous dress.

     

Rocsi Diaz is another style Icon that I follow. A couple of weeks ago she posted some of her outfits that she wore on her trip to Las Vegas. These two particularly caught my eye. 

The first dress is unique and really suits her. I love the lace combination with the dress. The yellow part has a tribal look to me and the simple nude heels were perfect to go with it. Like to know it I love the simplicity yet definition of Rocsi's white body con dress.  

Did you guys spot Kim Kardashian's recent outfit to the CFDA fashion awards? 

Her outfit dress designed by Jack and Lazaro

I found this outfit to be very unique and different. I haven't seen anything like it before. Considering she's pregnant I actually thought to myself wasn't it a bit too tight around the belly area? What do you guys think? Yes or No to Kim's outfit! 

Another outfit that was a sure winner for me was Janelle Monae's stunning custom caped design by  Tadashi Shoji I think it was a very bold, powerful, confident and unique look. She definitely exuded confidence wearing this outfit and it shone through. I would definitely wear this outfit. 

You are never fully dressed without big hair/braids/eyelashes/Foundation/mascara/heels!

Which category can you not do without or which one of those items that I have listed completes your outfit?

For me it is all about big hair and long eyelashes and a knocker pair of heels. 

I think big hair and statement curls is definitely in this summer! I love the way I look with Curls 

What do you guys think? Oh yeah I forgot to mention that I think I have a mascara obsession and I am devoted to Rimmel London scandal eyes. Trust me when I say it is the best mascara ever. I continously get complimented whenever I apply my mascara. It definitely accentuates my eye lashes making them as long as ever! Bold eyes for me are everything. Big hair, bold eyes, shoe game strong it is a sure winner! 

Many of you have wondered where I purchased my extensions from. I must tell you that I have not regretted buying this hair as it has lasted me for over a year. I have been able to wash and reuse and it has still maintained the same quality and shine. Check Diamond hair out Here . When I purchased the bundles of hair about a year and a half ago I went for Peruvian hair and bought about 5 bundles which has been inserted into my hair through a method of weaving. 

As you can see I really do love my mascara and actually feel really incomplete without it! I definitely am loving my curls and I think braids are actually not bad either for a great protective style if you have natural hair I have rocked braids too in the past. People tend to say they make me look really young I think so too. 

It has been a slightly longer post but I hope you have enjoyed going through all the pictures and reading all that I have said. If you have any comments or suggestions or would like to show me some of your cool outfits then feel free to email me! 

See you soon 

Zoe 

#Vote for Aduna and let us make Baobab famous! One fruit, one vote 10 million Livelihoods

Africa is very very close to my heart being of African descent, a Nigerian born in the UK I still have the spirit of Africa running through my veins. 

I have been fortunate to visit Nigeria a number of times and seen the life and soul of Nigeria through each encounter I have been blessed to experience.

Now, once in a while when we turn on the television we are presented with a very different image of Africa. The thought of Africa to some people is that it is a country where there are people who are suffering endlessly with no food or water or proper shelter. You see and hear children crying with flies perching on their dull skin and mothers carrying these innocent souls with their ribs almost coming out of their frame. 

That is not Africa. Africa is a vibrant continent that is full of life and vigour. The people are warm, friendly and welcoming. 

Africa is a country that boasts of a wealth of natural resources, it is also a hub of economic growth, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Did you know that more than 25% of the world's Botanical species originate from Africa? Sadly less than 1% find their way onto the shelves of health and beauty retailers. 

This is where Aduna comes in, they need your help to make Baobab famous #MakeBaobabfamous

Aduna Baobab is a 100% natural, nutrient dense raw wholefood. It is a rich source in Vitamin C, Calcium, potassium and thiamin. It is almost 50% fibre and has one of the most highest antioxidant properties in the world. It is called the feel good fruit and trust me when I say you will feel good when you take it. Whether you mix it in with fresh juice or mix it into water you are bound to get a boost that will leave you feeling energetic. I really look forward each morning waking up to a fresh glass of Baobab mixed in water. 

Read more about them on their website here

Their mission is to create demand for under utilised natural products from small scale producers in Africa. Since their launch in 2012 they have lifted Baobab from obscurity to being London's best selling superfood. They are already working with 11 communities in Poverty stricken Northern Ghana to source their Baobab, over 1000 women are receiving transformational income flows through trade and not aid. They are now ready to scale up to a possible 8,000 communities. 

But to achieve this target this is where your help is needed. The demand for Baobab needs to be heightened #VOOM.

Wouldn't it be amazing to create sustainable livelihoods for millions of rural households?

This will become a reality if you take a few seconds of your time to vote. #MAKE BAOBAB FAMOUS! 

Aduna has made it as semi finalists of Virgin's pitch to rich competition. Watch their entry here. 

They came from a field of 500 entrants and are now part of the final 10 entrants they have almost made it to the finish line. 

You 

can help them get there. 

There are 

14 days left to generate as many votes as possible

Getting into the top 3 would mean getting Sir Richard Branson's backing for the campaign

This would transform awareness of Baobab- and with it potentially millions of lives. Lets do something great! 

Voting takes just 10 seconds and here is what you need to do:

1. Click on this link here 
2. Verify your vote (click the link you will receive from Virgin via email) and also check your spam inbox just incase you can't find it in your main inbox 
3. Share and spread the word everywhere you can on your social media websites. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest. 

Further reading? Click here

Baobab harvesters in front of a tree

                            

                                          Baobab superfruit powder loose.

               Remember #MakeBAOBABFAMOUS  

When CNN and HLN say yes you basically can't say no!

Following my previous post 'Everyone's path is so different' which paid homage to my role models shortly after I was given undoubtedly one of the best advice I have received to this date about career moves and how to make it within the TV business via periscope. I was overwhelmed from the feedback I received from my role models and how sweet they were about my blog post.

As humans we feel energised when we get recognition and validation. Inevitably one has the tendency to want to doubt themselves as an individual, feeling like you cannot attain a certain level or get to the peak of your dreams. You sit down wondering when will it ever get better? Or when will I ever make it?

You've probably been laughed at, bullied, doubted, disliked or told you can make it

BUT regardless if any applies to you reading this or has ever applied

Truth is we all have the capabilities and the ingredients required within us to succeed within any chosen field. It takes preparation, seriousness and focus. Keeping one's eye on the prize and closing both eyes to distraction at the same time.


I'm determined to make it and so you should be too! Max Foster from CNN after watching me anchor Buckingham News on Youtube kindly gave me his thoughts and feedback as to how I can keep getting better and better. After watching he concluded that: "You have got it" :)

Errol Barnett CNN correspondent in Atlanta dedicated a Facebook post to me and my blog post. He wished me luck and also enjoyed reading the post. I was pleasantly surprised! This made my day.

Zain Asher CNN newsroom co-anchor also gave me the thumbs up via a Twitter message.

The beautiful Melissa Knowles American reporter and TV host on the daily share, HLN said that "My blog is really cool and that she loved my outfits". I don't think she knows it yet but I love hers too :)

The sweet CNN International news anchor Rosemary Church thought "Great job and she really loved reading it".

:)

Got a few moments? Maybe over a tea break or whilst you are on the train to work have a browse through below of all the lovely comments and audio feedback I got from Periscope.

Errol Barnett's Facebook post regarding my blog post 

Melissa Knowles Twitter response

Zain Asher Twitter response 

Rosemary Church Tweet about my blog

 Max Foster's feedback after watching me doing my anchor segment for Buckingham News.

Larell from CNN, was kind enough to have a read and has given me his opinion so far 

Max Foster Anchor and London Correspondent for CNN international gave me some more advice on Periscope. Have a listen!

Errol Barnett and Rosemary Church also gave me a lovely shout out this morning on Periscope. Have a listen :)

P.S apologies for the sound quality, I was recording from iPhone to a software on my PC. 

I hope you enjoyed this blog post! Stay tuned for the next post :)

Zoe x x