Fashion
Wazupnaija – Naija Entertainment blogs & Forums – Fashion
This Brand Is My Go-To For Adding Self-Care Into My Skincare Routine
Before we couldn’t fly anywhere, I took my in-flight beauty routine very seriously. So, in the month before my trips I would test all manner of products to see which ones would make the final cut. These are the ones that I deem to be worthy of decanting into the dozen tiny pots that fit into my clear bag. On one of these lab-worthy skincare trials, I came across Patchology. I rarely make time for products like eye gel masks but on an 8 hour flight, there’s really nothing else to do. So in my bag they went. Not only was it a joy to use but the eye gels were surprisingly effective and I embarked from the plane looking pretty fresh looking. Patchology have the kind of products that you don’t think you need and may not go looking for, but they’re seriously good if you w...
6 Princess Diana Denim Outfit Formulas That Look Cooler Than Ever
If you were to visit an exhibition celebrating Princess Diana’s fashion legacy, most of the attention would be placed on her Dior handbags, her little black “revenge dress” and the other gowns she wore for those headline-making moments. Though a pair of simple, relaxed jeans would rarely be featured in a retrospective exhibition of the fashion icon, how she wore denim is not just a source of style inspiration—it’s significant too. She ushered in a more-relaxed take on royal dressing (straight-leg jeans paired with sportswear was key to the relatable Princess Di’s wardrobe). In fact, many of her off-duty outfits remain timeless and look just as good today as they did in the ’90s. Keep scrolling to see and shop her six denim looks that remain relevant toda...
This Is How Easy It Is to Style a Gucci Belt
If there’s one brand that has been inescapable over the past few years it’s been Gucci. Since 2015, under the creative direction of Alessandro Michele, the brand has become one of the hottest fashion houses around. Thanks to Alessandro’s exciting and fresh vision countless other designers and high street brands have followed the “edgy grandma from the ’70s” trend. But the real crux of the fashion house’s success lies in its accessibility. While some opt to wear the brand sunglasses-to-platforms, others can easily dip their toe in with a bag or a pair of shoes. But one of the easiest ways to get the Gucci look? Wear one of the now-iconic double G belts. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Onlin...
This Simple, Short Hairstyle Is Set to Be Even More Popular In 2021
Here’s an all too familiar scene: you’re stood staring for far too long in front of a mirror questioning whether today is the day you finally hack your hair into a bob. We’ve all been there, right? By the looks of things, there’s no better time than now—as many hair salons are preparing to re-open and hairstylists have told us that this year they have seen an increased demand for shorter, choppier chops. While the popular long bob (“lob”) has dominated over the past few years, a bob-and-bangs pairing elevates the shape one step further. The fashionable cut teeters on the line between edgy and classic, and seems to suit so many face shapes. Whether you opt for a blunt cut or a more textured style, full fringe or sweeping side parting, there are many ways to pull off this cut....
We’re in Our 50s, Have Tried a Ton of Basics, and Now Rely on These 8 Easy Items
Janet Gunn is the inspiring influencer behind The Grateful Gardenia. Originally from Texas, the 58-year-old style guru is now settled in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and dog Buster. She’s worked as a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, flight attendant, actor, jewellery designer, and beyond. In other words, she has a ton of experience and an equally cool personal style. Melissa Meyers is a Los Angeles–based influencer with a focus on beauty, style, travel, and wellness. Her blog, The Glow Girl, aims to empower women to embrace the best version of themselves, age gracefully, and cultivate a glow from the inside out. She also happens to be 54 years old and has a penchant for masterfully styling trends. Here, the fashionable duo teams up to discuss the basics they swear by. Oh, ...
Tanya Burr On the Throw-On Outfits She’s Been Living In Recently
Tanya Burr started her career in beauty, with her video tutorials and product reviews, but increasingly over the past few years she has been gaining a following for her style and outfit ideas too. Having worked with the likes of Dior, she has a strong tie with luxury fashion brands, and has been a firm fixture at fashion events like the British Fashion Awards, however personally I find her every-day outfit ideas just as inspiring. When it comes to her casual outfits, Tanya sticks to a capsule of basics which can be easily mixed and matched. The building blocks of her outfits are always her denim (she tends to wear high-waisted straight leg jeans) and her trainers, and then she tends to switch things up with her outerwear. This year she has been rotating between her Arket leather ...
6 Perfect Outfits I’ve Found to Wear This December
This December will be like no other we’ve experienced, that’s for sure. With our days and regular activities dictated by ever-changing rules and regulations—where you can go and with whom, for how long you can stay and what you’re actually allowed to do during that time—it’s easy to write fashion off as too frivolous to mention. However, if the past year has taught us anything it’s that the little things do make a difference, and our growing list of small-but-mighty actions can include reveling in getting dressed. This doesn’t mean you have to own something new and get that fast fix in order to feel buoyant—I promise that even the most cursory and purposeful dive into one’s own wardrobe can hit a creative not...
How to Be Your Most Photogenic Self
What about that super-photogenic friend of yours who always looks incredible and somehow never seems to look moody or get red-eye in pictures? What’s her secret to appearing photo-ready? Mustn’t she save a lot of time by not de-tagging pictures or frowning at herself on FaceTime? Well, it turns out that being photogenic is not just about having a great face—hurrah! The truth about looking great in a photo is that there are some really handy tips that garner much more flattering results. From how to angle your camera and face to which word to say in order to give you a great smile (spoiler—it’s not cheese), we’ve got 10 incredible tips that are guaranteed to give you a great-looking photo. From the angles that celebrities use in the best selfies to int...
These 3 Princess Diana Items Are Trending All Over Again Thanks to ‘The Crown’
It hardly comes as a surprise that The Crown, Season 4 has reignited the world’s fascination with all things Princess Diana. Perfectly encapsulating the royal’s natural charm, Emma Corrin’s depiction of Lady Di was nothing short of fascinating. And of course, along with our renewed interest in Diana’s life has come a renewed interest in her ever-adored personal style. Season 4 predominantly takes places throughout the 1980s, depicting the early years of Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s marriage. It was an era in which shoulder pads and feathered hair reigned supreme, and as the fashion-conscious royal she was, Diana partook in several of the decade’s most iconic styles. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates...
Katie Holmes Has Convinced Us to Try This 2021 Footwear Trend
Ever since the now-infamous bradigan moment, Katie Holmes’ errand-running outfits have become a regular addition to the celebrity news cycle. This is hardly a surprise, given many of the actress’ best looks take place off the red carpet. After all, who could forget the suede fringe jackets, Birkenstocks sandals and enviably-cool pieces by cult label Khaite. While Holmes does have quite the affinity for Birkenstock Arizona Evas—she was spotted in the shoes several times throughout summer—with the changing of the seasons, it seems the actress has found herself another pair of preferred footwear. Holmes has been seen out and about on the streets of New York a few times recently, sporting a pair of satin green mules by UK-based label, Le Monde Beryl. Handc...
GOtv Boxing Night 21: Babyface emerges best boxer, wins N1 million
Rilwan “Babyface” Babatunde, on Friday, emerged the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 21, which held at the Rowe Park Sports Centre in Lagos. The West African Boxing Union welterweight champion went home with the Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and the N1 million cash prize attached to the prize. Baby Face, saw off Jubril “Terrible” Olalekan in the second round of their eight-round national welterweight challenge contest to emerge the choice of journalists who covered the event. In the bantamweight division, Habeeb “Ige” Oladeji won the national bantamweight title, defeating Tunde “Turning Star” Olojede by a split decision in an explosive 10-round fight. The lightweight rematch between Rilwan “Real One” Oladosu and Prince “Lion” Nwoye ended in victory for Oladosu, the WABU champion. Olado...
From Thongs to Wellies—These Controversial Trends Are Dividing Fashion Editors
The act of getting dressed in 2020 has become a little, well, bland—as jogging bottoms, puffer coats and sturdy boots have become the unofficial uniform of winter 2020 and many of us have prioritised comfort over experimentation. You’d be forgiven for thinking that this would mean trending items have become a little bland this winter. Of course crowd-pleasing loungewear sets, duvet coats and slippers are the items selling out at lightening speed currently, but there are also some trending items that have our editors divided. Maybe it’s all that time spent in leggings, but there are a number of micro-trends and styling tricks we’ve been spotting bubbling up this month that are fabulously creative and innovative. And like anything new and out of the ordinary they ...
