Fashion
Wazupnaija – Naija Entertainment blogs & Forums – Fashion
I Was Totally Over Blush Until I Tried This Powder
While some people have seen the last year or so as an opportunity to ditch their usual makeup routines for something more low-maintenance, I have taken an entirely different approach. Over the last 18 months, I’ve been experimenting with new eye-shadow looks and hairstyles and rediscovering my love for all of those overlooked beauty products that were starting to collect dust. At the same time, I’ve even added new steps to my makeup routine, including applying foundation, concealer, bronzer and, more recently, blush. Sure, blush had been a part of my beauty routine in the past, but after I discovered Glossier’s Cloud Paint, I called off my search for the perfect blush. But with so many recent blush launches (not to mention all the TikTok users posting their favorites), I ...
25 Autumn Outfit Ideas That Aren’t Just Jeans and a Jumper
Despite the generally grey weather, fashion-girls everywhere love autumn for its gorgeous outerwear pieces, cosy jumpers, and flattering ankle boots. It’s a time when summer clothes can still be worn, and the change of season is always a great excuse to renew your wardrobe and invest in a few key pieces. However, while there are more styles and silhouettes to play with, inspiration can sometimes be lacking when it comes to outfits. If that’s your case, don’t panic. Street style stars know a thing or two about layering, and they’re here to show us to make the most of those cold-weather essentials. Ahead, take a look at 25 outfits that you’ll love wearing this coming season, from all black looks to colourful statement coats. You Deserve to Make Money Even When y...
The Classic Print That Fashion People Always Come Back To
On paper, polka dots are the perfect print for my aesthetic. I seldomly wear bright colours and tend to gravitate towards more classic pieces. So given the fact that polka dots usually come in monochromatic palettes and are largely considered timeless, you’d think I would take to them naturally. But for some reason, I’ve just never been into spots. Looking back to my school days, I think my year-11 performance in Grease, for which I wore a polka-dot circle skirt complete with poodle embroidery, has something to do with my reluctance to wear the pattern today. Since then, I’ve always found it a bit twee and, well, costume-like. But seeing as polka dots are set to make a major comeback this autumn, I decided it was time to overcome my re...
20 Homeware Finds Our Editors Are Buying Instead of Clothes
We all know that the start of any new season brings with it a desire to update your wardrobe accordingly. We’ve already begun discussing the boots, outfits, and jackets you might want to consider as we move into autumn. Still, this focus on fashion doesn’t mean you should neglect your interiors, as, chances are, you might want to make some seasonal updates in your home, too. You needn’t undergo a full-scale remodel or paint job to give your home some new-season appeal. In fact, with a handful of well-chosen pieces, you can breathe a new lease of life into your space, making it feel fresh again just as we gear up to spend more time indoors during the colder months. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating sho...
These 8 Ankle Boot Outfits Are So Good, You’ll Want to Live in Them This Autumn
We know you’re probably making the most of the last few weeks of sandal weather, but now that we’re experiencing the first signs of autumn, we also think it’s a good time to start thinking and clothes an shoes to wear in the colder weather. And where better to start than ankle boots. Ankle boots are a trusty accessory that’ll easily transition you into autumn. So much so, they’re usually the first thing we’ll start wearing once the temperature drops, with the best styles always selling out early. However, assuming you already own a pair of ankle boots that you love, we’ve instead focused our efforts on unearthing some excellent ankle boot outfits to wear them with. Styling up ankle boot outfits is easier than it sound...
Here Are All Carrie Bradshaw’s Best Looks From the Set Of And Just Like That
I don’t know about you, but I spent last night watching the first episode of the new Gossip Girl reboot. Now, we have yet another revival to look forward to because the new Sex and the City show officially began filming in New York City. That’s right: Carrie, Miranda and Charlotte are back in action and wearing some very on-brand outfits for each of their characters. (Sadly, Samantha will not be part of the new spin-off, and her sassy ensembles and witty one-liners will be sorely missed.) Big has just made his first appearance, and it’s intriguing to see what Carrie wears alongside him: a feathered headpiece reminiscent of her wedding day? Hmm. Thanks to paparazzi images, we have the very first look at what the ladies are wearing in the show, which will be calle...
Style Stories: How a Vintage Topshop Dress Led Me to My Future Husband
Fashion has a remarkable ability to shape our memories of an important person, place, or major event. Whether it’s a piece of jewellery gifted from a loved one, a dress worn on an unforgettable night, or a handbag that validates your financial freedom — sometimes our clothes help to create who we are. Style Stories share the scandalous, wholesome, and hilarious moments when our style became an important character in the story of our life. Having recently walked away from a relationship that left me a broken shell of my former self, dating felt like dangerous terrain that couldn’t be trusted. A broken butterfly being forced from its chrysalis, on a diet of antidepressants, sleeping pills, and pure anxiety. I was sure that nobody would be interested in me. I even considered movin...
Street Style Outfits Have Spoken—This Trend Is Already Winning for Autumn
My obsession with relaxed tailoring reached an all-time high after I spotted the outfit trend that’s really taking off recently: wide-leg pants. While it’s a trend that has been on the rise for some time now, you actually can’t ignore the impact it has been making. The street style outfits from Copenhagen Fashion Week really cemented the trend, and I’m calling it out as a key buy for fall. The wide-leg pants we’re seeing have really relaxed silhouettes and long hemlines. Fashion insiders are pairing them with everything from crochet tanks and crop tops to matching blazers and bold accessories, so if you’re looking for inspiration for how to wear them, there’s no shortage of cool ideas. Here, see how the fashion set is wearing wide-leg pan...
8 Buzzy Autumn Trends That You Can Start Wearing Now
Autumn trends can often feel a little bland, with colour, prints and, well, fun removed from our wardrobes until the sun returns. However for autumn 2021 there is a more eclectic mix than usual, with more vibrant and celebratory pieces than we typically see. While timeless staples will always have a place in our forever wardrobes, and form the basis of most of our outfits, there are a few additions that can add a little more energy to your autumn look. We’ve combed through the trends to bring you 8 buzzy items that you can start wearing now. There’s the statement boots that will make any outfit more of a talking point, the bold colour of 2021 and the check print that you are bound to see a lot of over the next 6 months. So if you are looking to make an addition or two to you...
People Always Ask How I Grow My Hair So Long—These Are My 5 Tips
For the majority of my life, I haven’t had a particularly loving relationship with my hair. I always deemed it to be flat, fine and lifeless and I longed for the sort of waves and curls that bounce as you walk. For the entirety of my pre-teen and teenage years, I experimented with countless different hair trends (from a VB-esque inverted bob and a fringe to a scruffy shag) in a bid to find a style most complimentary for my limp, straight strands. But as I entered adult life, I realised that it was time to admit defeat and embrace the cards (read: hair) I was dealt. So, from the age of 18, I have sported, for the most part, the same long hairstyle. And while I’ve spent a lot of time resenting my hair, in recent years I have realised t...
39 of the Best Bob Hairstyles to Inspire Your Next Haircut
My hair has recently reached that awkward in-between length: it’s no longer the mid-length lob that I visited the hairdressers for last year but it can’t quite be considered a long hairstyle yet. Instead, it’s sitting rather uninspiringly on my shoulders causing me to seriously consider going for the chop. I’ve experimented with shorter hairstyles over the years but have never taken the plunge into a full-on bob. However, with my Instagram feed starting to fill up with dramatic, post-lockdown haircuts, I have to admit that I’m seriously tempted to forgo my lengths in favour of something shorter, choppier and infinitely cooler. And a quick look online confirmed Kourtney Kardashian to Lil...
Switching to This Type of Fragrance Is the Most Effortless Way to Smell Amazing
Fragrances can really set the tone or vibe for the day. I like to think of choosing a fragrance as choosing my “aura” for the day. Do I want to feel seductive and sexy? I might try a spicy or musky fragrance. Do I want something that’s light and carefree and perfect for daytime? I normally gravitate toward fresh florals or citrus. And for special occasions, like weddings or big work events, I might bring out a classic designer fragrance to make me feel grown-up. There’s a fragrance I’ve been drawn to recently, though, that I realised is perfect for days when I want something effortless, a little low-key, but still noteworthy—basically, something that will make me smell good, that might get me a compliment or two, but that doesn’t make me look l...
