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Designer of Interest- Lanre Da Silva Ajayi
Hello stylish readers, good weekend? well, let’s start the week with something nice and stylish! welcome to the world of Nigerian designer, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi or LDA as her line is popularly known.
Mrs. Ajayi is a designer whom I have heard of for a while now, although not really followed her progress, I must admit and so have slowly been drawn to her designs. I stumbled on a few of her ‘Color Storm’ collection on instagram and I became a believer!
This mother of two began her fashion house in 2005 in Lagos, not having had any formal training in fashion beforehand, she already had her degree in Business and a Masters in Finance when she started making clothes at home after her first child was born armed with her knowledge of dressmaking taught her by her mother. Her initial designs were ”with iconic 1940’s couture signature designs – a result of what has evolved into a much more modern and cutting-edge brand and a full-blown fashion house.”
Her label turns out Couture pieces, Ready-to-wear and Accessories. She crosses the culture divide with an exotic mix from print to embellished to feminine lightweight fabrics. ‘An LDA woman is the personification of sophistication, femininity, brilliance and boldness, which are the inspiration for each of her collections. Lanre states “Couture, colour and boldness with an edgy twist are the signature of my designs”.’
She’s found a way to hold her own in the industry with her creatively which ‘combines pattern, print, exquisite and even traditional fabrics to produce day wear, evening wear, gowns and cocktail dresses that bridge time and make the label successful within and outside Nigeria.’
She began to get international recognition for her designs 3 years later when she was invited first for the Thisday Africa Rising Festival, London (October 2008),and the following year, the ARISE Africa Fashion Festival, South Africa (June 2009). From then on it was show after show from New York, Lagos, London, Florence and still counting! She’s been featured in so many magazines from ARISE Fashion to L’Uomo Vogue! you know with that amount of exposure, it can only get better, so much so that even when she was photographed falling off the stage at Arise African Show in New York, every one wanted to know who this designer was and so, more publicity!!!
She’s had her pieces from the ‘Butterfly Kisses’ collection put up at the Dolce & Gabbana Store in Milan, Italy and some of her designs were put up for sale for a month at the Selfridges U.K store.This is in addition to her store in Lagos and the Temple Muse store that shows and sells her designs too…let’s not forget the 41 Luxe in Abuja which stocks her designs too.
Her designs have been favored by a lot of celebrities both in Nigeria and abroad and we hope to one day shop these favored pieces!
OK back to the stuff we want to see- her designs!
My favorite thing about her designs have to be the dresses.I think that’s her edge. Besides the fact that I have a thing for dresses, She does know how to make her dresses look like art! the fabrics, the print, the cut and the embellishment! awesome! true to her words, her designs breathe out lots of colors, inspired by the tropics perhaps? and her cuts are simple, letting the fabrics speak for themselves! I would only have to gaze at one of her mini 60s inspired mini shift dresses to remind myself all over again why LDA is my designer of interest!
Hugs:))
Molekor
photos: Lanredasilvaajayi.com
Inspiring Looks for the Weekend.
Hello my stylish readers. As we take out last stride into the weekend, I’d wish you a happy one with some looks that are sure to inspire your weekend style:
We favor the creepers with these shorts and the studded purse. Try out the flats with the crop sweater and wool skirt too.
Let your inner fringe out this weekend…
Love the colors! blue in cobalt or royal as it was once called, is a nice pick for a day out with a poncho for warmth. If where you live is cold, you could add a pair of warm tights and boots.
My love for the poplin shirtdress has no end… try out this simple look with the sandals and bag, less is more!
…add the high-low cut, some edgy shoes and a Chanel purse… if you don’t own one, a cute little satchel or cross body bag will do…don’t leave out the sunglasses!
Nothing says weekend like a pair of sneakers and a short dress, especially with legs like Malaika’s.
Simple print pants and a plain tee is all you need for that trip to the movies. Add heels and you’re good to go. Kisua Fashion
We know that overalls are hanging on vigorously and are not going anywhere soon, not with the normcore trend staring us down, so pay your friends a visit with these relaxed pair…
Pair this simple Ankara top with your skinny jeans or pants .
A simple print dress with pockets to-go never did us any wrong, You?
Pick a color, any color, and wear it down! Red perhaps?
Another way to style the beloved shirtdress which is also not going anywhere so stock up!
This military take on overalls is simple and chic!
Lovely skirt! nice for my tropical weather!
I definitely will be trying out a few of these looks, you know I will! Don’t be shy to push your style envelope, who knows which side of the fashion letter you might land on?
A Cherry weekend to you!
Hugs:))
Molekor
photos: Pinterest.com, Harpers bazaar.com,
MakeUp Trends For Fall 2014
Kerry Washington with colored lashed out eyes and fresh-faced pink lips
Hello stylish readers, before we delve into the always entertaining make up trends for the year 2014, I really have to say a few about one of my best designers who just passed away. Oscar de la Renta died at the age of 82 after a long battle with cancer. He lived a full and creative life and we are blessed to have known him in our lifetime as one of the most accomplished designers we will ever know or study about.Coincidentally, I did a feature on him in my Designer of Interest Category a few weeks ago.If you haven’t done so already please check it out to know more about this favourite designer of mine.. I know that we will miss seeing him on the pages of magazines or on our screens and I pray for his family must already miss him so.
Our make up trends for fall this year are nothing short of dramatic and eye-catching. The eyes took centre stage as we saw looks from the metallic and fully covered smokey winged eyes to the heavy lids and under eyes.
The metallic look was all over the fall runways from Rodarte to Armani who in his case, spared the lips and focused squarely on the eyes. All lashed out- lashes are being stretched to give a wide-eyed look and then deep lines below and above the eyes. Colors are not left out in the intensity of the eyes.
Followed up on the runways of Ralph Lauren and Diane Von Furstenberg was the glowing fresh-faced look which I like so much. Smooth with just a hint of color on the cheeks and lips.
And then we have the nude face much like the glowing skin but with little or no color. Models on the runways of designers like Isabel Marant and Stella McCartney smoothed out their faces for this look.
Old 60s make up laced a few runways and the old hollywood glamour look with rich eyes and equally rich berry lips are hard to miss! Red is always a favorite in the fall with romantics like Dolce and Gabbana.
So go all out this season with your eyes and when you’re not going metallic, a fresh glowing face never hurt anyone. I’m a fan of the red lips too and if you want to unleash your bohemian personality, try darker shades in burgundy or berry.Till tomorrow then.
Hugs:))
Molekor
photos: citizens of beauty.com Harpers Bazaar, Elle.com , popsugar.com , fashion style mag.com
Shoe Trends for Fall 2014
Hey stylish readers, if you are a shoe lover then hold still as I bring you the shoe trends for fall. Shoes we’re seeing everywhere and hope to see in our wardrobes too! Out with the Birkenstocks and welcome classy kitten heels!
Creeper brogues, suede pumps, the 2 strap sandals, kitten-heel booties.. there are lots to pick from but I must say , my eyes are all over the embellished loafers and those 2 straps!!! what’s your style?
Molekor ;))
photos: style.com, google images, polyvore.com
Some of Our Best And Not So Good Looks From The Genevieve Pink Ball.
Hostess, Betty Irabor
Hello stylish readers, Saturday was a very pink night at the Dorchester Event Centre in Lagos, where the Genevieve Pink Ball, a yearly event intended to raise awareness for breast cancer, took place and of course for such a noble event, the guests turned out in glamorous outfits with ‘A touch of pink’ .
Photos, photos:
What do you think my stylish readers? was I right or was I right? drop a word or two… or maybe more!
Hugs :))
Molekor
photos: olori supergal.com, Pulse. com
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