Lifestyle
Wazupnaija – Naija Entertainment blogs & Forums – Lifestyle
Gen-Z Influencers Say These 5 Trends Are Going to Be Huge in 2021
I never expected to have an existential crisis about my emoji usage but we’re in the year 2021 so that’s pretty much par for the course. For context, when I was asking my Gen-Z cousins about fashion trends, I also discovered they would never use the laugh-cry emoji. I hate to break it to you my fellow Millennials but one of our most-used emoticons is a signifier that we’re no longer relevant (well, at least that’s how I’ve interpreted it *inserts laugh-cry emoji*). The good news is that while I might be, ahem, “old” in some ways, Gen-Z fashion trends are something I can get on board with. I spoke to a range of Gen-Z influencers from all over the world—from Indonesia to the UK—on the biggest trends for 2021 and what they’re wearing right now. I also spoke to Depop, whi...
I’m Sure This Controversial Leggings Trend Will Be Everywhere in 2021
If there’s anything last year taught us, it’s that loungewear isn’t going anywhere. During a time where comfortable clothing is being prioritised more than ever before, fashionable girls have naturally been searching for ways to make casual and cosy pieces feel as directional as possible. Leggings are usually at the forefront of most casual wardrobes, but this spring, some of Instagram coolest have proven that there’s a new style in town. It’s not quite a legging, not quite a bodysuit, but a new, rather adventurous hybrid. We’re not sure if we should be calling them bodysuits with shorts, jersey rompers, bike-suits or stretch playsuits, but hopefully, by listing all three, you’ll get a sol...
Best Wardrobes in Britain: Abisola Omole
Then you’ve turned your business more into studio hire and event production. Tell me about that. We started doing more event production and naturally started doing more set design. My love of interior design just came from the sheer amount of events we had to style and create from scratch in these blank-canvas locations. I got really, really into furniture and started sourcing more and more pieces, and learning about different designers, so as I developed each space it became more and more refined and I felt like I was really finding my design voice. It got to a point where we didn’t want to rent furniture for our events anymore and started to purchase them instead. Eventually, we got a space in Leyton to be our storage and office, but I decided to lay it out in situ and then p...
I Keep Seeing These 7 Arket Items All Over Instagram
From tailored trousers to button-down shirts, there’s something so undeniably classic about the way Arket creates its collections. The high-street retailer is a favourite amongst editors and influencers alike, often relied upon to bring a mix of contemporary style or timeless appeal. Evidently, I’m not the only one who feels this way, as the brand regularly pops up on my Instagram feed thanks to being worn by some of the most fashionable women in the industry. Between Marianne Smyth of Smyth Sisters, Tanice Elizabeth, Linda Tol and more, Arket is certainly a go-to for understated items that are sure to stay in your closet for many seasons to come. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins...
Playboy & Adrian Brandon Connect On “For Good” Clothing Collaboration
Source: Playboy / Adrian Brandon Playboy is still one of the top names in the men’s lifestyle and entertainment space, moving to an all-digital format last year after a decades-long run in print. The digital publisher has offered clothing via its Playboy Shop for some time now, and a new collaboration puts the spotlight on a rising artist who depicts the vast scope and beauty of the Black experience By way of the “For Good” designer collaboration with Playboy, Adrian Brandon, a native of Seattle, Wash. who now calls Brooklyn, N.Y. home, will unveil a series of four designs that draw from his experience as a Black person in America. The first release for the Playboy collab is an artfully-designed sweatshirt hoodie that radiates with not only Black pride but the simplicity of the design itse...
The 2021 French Wardrobe: 7 Items Chic Women in Paris Will Wear
We’re always enamored with French-girl style. What can we say? This set just perfectly masters that “je ne sais quoi” approach to dressing. So naturally, we’re always intrigued at the items chic women in Paris gravitate towards. On that note, we thought we’d tap one of our favourite Parisian follows, Aïda Sané, to learn about some of the pieces she thinks will help make up the ultimate 2021 French wardrobe. That’s right—the mastermind behind @basicstouch thinks the seven items coming your way will be front-runners in the wardrobes of many women in Paris (herself included). “So to be fair, French women have such a classic style that it doesn’t really change radically with trends, but here are some items that I might th...
10 Dress Trends That Will Rule This Spring
As someone who, prior to 2020, seldom wore anything but dresses, the last twelve months have proved a struggle. During this time, I invested in my first pair of non-gym leggings, which I took to wearing like a second skin. Then, there are jumpers. I think I now own more wool than a flock of sheep combined. Still, I long for the moment where dresses—the fancier the better—are called for; an idea I seem to share with every designer out there. It’s always around this time that Who What Wear brings you its annual dress trends round-up, a certified edit of the most noteworthy frock looks for the year ahead. And while occasionwear had no place in our wardrobes in 2020, a host of our favourite brands—both high-end and high street—have concentrated their efforts on creat...
Every Cool Girl I Know Loves This Jeans-and-Shoe Pairing
Probably the most versatile item in your wardrobe, there’s no denying the appeal of jeans, but wearing them day in, day out can feel a little like Groundhog Day—particularly as we edge nearer to the end of winter. After wearing jeans exclusively with boots (or perhaps slippers) for a solid five months, now’s the time to switch up your footwear for something more springlike. Sandals still feel way off, so, to bridge the gap, we suggest loafers. With the ability to add a polished vibe to any outfit, it’s little wonder that loafers feature in the regular rotations of social media’s sleekest dressers. You can thank Gucci for marking their return to the style agenda a few years back. Still, loafers have proven themselves to be a perennial favourite th...
Ganni Just Reissued Some Of Its Most Wanted Dresses—And They’re On Sale
You’d be hard-pressed to find a fashion devotee who doesn’t like Ganni. From influencers to editors, stylists to buyers, the Danish label is a go-to cult brand for stylish women all over the world. Not to mention, celebrities. Ganni has also been worn by the likes of Margot Robbie, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Selena Gomez and more. Since the inception of the brand, there have been a few stand out dress silhouettes that we seem to gravitate towards again and again. From the wrap style, favoured by influencer including Imani Randolph to the throw-on midi worn by the likes of Zeena Shah, there are a few key cuts you see and immediately know Ganni is the brand they belong to. Evidently, Ganni has decided to embrace that success, as the brand has just rec...
2021 Polaris Slingshot R First Drive: Shot in the Dark
Polaris redesigned its surprise hit Slingshot three-wheeler for 2020, and the improvements make a night and day difference. With that kind of work put in already, you might be surprised to hear the company is making more changes a year later, but they’re some of the key improvements I was hoping to see, making the 2021 Polaris Slingshot R the best one yet. The biggest upgrades are software-related. Polaris has gone through and recalibrated its “Autodrive” five-speed automated manual transmission after only a year on the market to improve shift time and smoothness. A five-speed manual remains standard and it should be noted the automatic is a $2,000 upcharge. 2021 Polaris Slingshot R: Updated Gear If I’m honest, I didn’t notice much of a difference. The Autodri...
2021 Nissan Altima or Maxima: An Intra-Brand Sedan Battle
Nissan Altima Full Overview Although the Nissan Altima and Maxima are nearly identical in length, the two sedans are more different than you might think. Both sedans have been a part of Nissan’s lineup for decades, serving customers who don’t want another Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, or Toyota Avalon. So if your search has narrowed to the 2021 Nissan Altima and 2021 Nissan Maxima sedans, which one is the better buy? Let’s break down their differences. Altima Over Maxima: Efficiency and Range See all 10 photos Thanks to its lighter weight and all-four-cylinder lineup, the Nissan Altima is more efficient than the Maxima, and it’ll take you farther on one tank of fuel. That’s true regardless of whether you’re comparing the six-cylinder 300-hp Maxima to the 1...
H&M Has Revealed the Must-Have Pieces From its Latest Designer Collab
Back in January H&M announced its latest designer collaboration, and it was everything we could have wished for: Simone Rocha. Cannot compute! When January felt like it couldn’t be more bleak, along came a piece of shopping news that soothed the soul, saved our wardrobes and gave every fashion-lover something to look forward to. Well, the brand has just dropped all the lookbook imagery from the upcoming collab, and it’s as good as we’d hoped. As is tradition with all of H&M‘s legendary designer collaborations, this collection was shrouded in secrecy, but the sneak peak we are receiving today, ahead of the line (which drops on March 11—diarise now!) is enough to keep us going. It looks like all of the beloved Irish designer’s si...
