Thursday 4 June 2015

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.


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 
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