What’s underneath? Figure Flattering Jeans you can Wear!

Good morning my stylish readers. So,I found a secret worth telling to women like me with more tummy weight than we’ d care to admit! pot belly,muffin tops and whatever else it’s called (the food related names do nothing to help!) can be a put off not to talk of the off-balance look you get when you are trying to put together a killer ensemble  if you know what I mean!

Well, we thank the Lord that there are people always thinking of new ways to make our lives easier fashion wise and although their innovations called shapewear, have made it possible for us to squeeze into dresses a size or two smaller and come out looking smoother than cream, they know that sometimes we just want to put on our clothes without the extra fabric or whatever is used to make these things, and still look …creamy, get what I mean? I know I do! I am one of those who prefers to wear as little as possible underneath if it would still give the same effect, I’m Mrs. Minimalist remember?

One word- SPANX – this all popular label I first heard of from a reality show called ‘Rebel Billionaire’ that lasted just one season even though I had so much fun watching it; by British billionaire  Richard Branson in 2004.

Founder of the brand SPANX, Sara Blakely, then only 29, started her business in the 90s with one bright idea to cut off the legs of her hosiery leaving only her figure slimming panties giving birth to the girdle, the first of her lines of shapewear;  she was one of the chosen 16 contestants vying for an opportunity to be president of virgin Worldwide, Branson’s business empire! She didn’t win, but went ahead to fully prove her brand and is now the youngest female billionaire at age 41!

Sara Blakely

This label we love to love, is known for its form-flattering (and flattening) under layers that smooth, streamline and sculpt the silhouette  has good news- they just added jeans to its portfolio.

The label has already created ready-to-wear items, including leggings, hoodies and jackets in the past, but the jeans mark its first foray into denim.

Denim Leggings

Spanx Contour Jacket

SPANX Leggings

Currently available in two cuts, the Slim-X and the Signature, the jeans will delight devotees of the label,  So the first question that comes to mind is,what makes the new additions to her empire different? what makes this different from other pairs in the already flooded market with styles that promise all kinds of magical figure-changing effects: thigh-slimming, tush lifting, stomach camouflaging, leg lengthening and on and on?

“The magic of Spanx does not come in the tightness of the jean, but in the Spanx magic tummy panel hidden inside the Slim-X jean and in a uniquely designed wide, shaping waistband on the Signature style. So, all the results are achieved through hidden panels and Triple Thread Technology, ” Blakely told  The Washington Post. “We used the most premium fabrics combined with special-wash treatments to create the softest jeans ever.”

This one reminds me of maternity Jeans though the band is of course cut lower.

If you ask me, I’d say try it out and see. They retail for $148 in their online store/website. Also, you may be happy to find, if you’re already a fan, that you won’t have to worry about heavy branding belying the secret to your trim profile, as the only mark to be found is a red rivet on the back pocket.

So this is the place where I ask, would you wear this? I know I will definitely love to try it out!

hugs :))

Molekor.

source: vogue.co.uk, http://www.spanx.com

Men’s 2015 Style trends to Wear Now!

Hello guys, I know you’ve wondered for a while when we’d get back to what’s happening at your neck of the fashion woods! well, let’s catch up cos not only will I put you in the middle of the trend, we’ll go way ahead! set the trends in your neighborhood guys, you know that’s how we do it!

From normcore trainers to the color red, chances are, you already have some of these pieces in your wardrobe looking for an opportunity to express themselves. You have no excuse not to let them out now!!!

Let’s explore the possibilities…

DENIM

Prada

Prada SS 2015 Bag

Fendi SS 2015

Denim has always been a staple for the stable or the rugged male and now you have all thumbs up on styling them your way! whether you are daring enough to do more than one denim piece a time, or you’re Mr conservative in your single denim piece,or show off you denim pieces in the new designs off the runway! They are great for casual weekends worn with plain tees or over shorts like the Fendi look above.

THE COLOR RED

Red in well-tailored pieces is your color pick for setting off this trend! Imagine any shade of red you’ve ever seen and the answer is yes!

Wear one piece in a jacket or as pants, a total look or as a mono look and you’ll sure be turning heads!!!

Fendi

Etro SS 2015

Diesel Black Gold 2015

Lanvin SS2015

Kane SS2015

Hackett London

Hackett London SS2015

Burberry SS15

Burberry SS2015

NORMCORE TRAINERS

As we all know, normcore is all the rage even in luxury! now that the  recent obsession with colorful 1990s-inspired trainers is winding down, it looks like we’re about to take a more pared-back approach to our footwear what with the sandals and Birkenstocks!

These days, you could wear them with anything from slim pants to shorts and even the vested outfits!

 

Etro

Issey Miyake 2014

Canali SS 2015

Bally SS15

SLOUCHY LOUNGE WEAR IN LUXE LOOKS

For a look that’s not sloppy but gives off a luxe casual weekend look, go for unstructured fuller cut masculine pieces. Bottega Veneta’s range and the Paul Smith range in particular stands out. The fashion houses used up neutral hues and baggy drop crotch shorts and trousers to give off a relaxed weekend vibe. Check out the Emporio Armani for a more fitted structured look:

Paul smith

Paul Smith SS15

Paul Smith 2015

Bottega Veneta SS15

Bally SS15

Emporio Armani SS15

Emporio Armani SS15

So guys, it’s time to step out and up your casual weekend look several notches. It’s not for a stylish man to only look good on work days but all the time! like Coco Chanel would say, ‘ you do not know when you would have a date with destiny’ and its nice to look good for destiny, don’t you think?

Hugs,

 

Molekor

 

 

 

Source: Vogue.co.uk, Fashion Beans

Styling The Jeffrey Campbell Booties…

Good Morning my Stylish readers, it’s a wet morning here in Abuja and you know how I feel about the rain so you know it’s going to be a late morning! Anyway, I had to do a wardrobe assessment and style some clothes for a friend turned client, Emem. Remember her? my not-so-little black dress story? well, she needed to have her wardrobe assessed to, among other things,  figure out new ways to wear her clothes and then she told me about these Jeffrey Campbell booties she had bought from polyvore that she really liked but just didn’t know how to style  especially given her lifestyle where you know, she was working most of the time.

I gave her a few ideas- skinnies,a lovely ankle length plisse skirt, shorts, onesies etc. We arrived at 3 looks (that was OK for her- she is not the trying out lots of clothes sort of person 🙂 )

For starters though, so she could afford a more serious look with the booties, we decided to shop this really cute chocolate peplum skirt to try out with them and see how it turned out!

These beautiful lace up booties was also designed in lace of leaf green, beige, brown (the heels), white and a peep of black.

We started with this matching green top and the peplum skirt I talked about which is one of my best looks, but for the sleeves!!! A sleeveless, cap or small petal sleeves would have rocked this look better but we had too much going on here what with the belts at the wrists and all! this  just took the look to an edge we didn’t like! perhaps with another outfit, another look…. but with this look, we had to keep going.

With the colors, this look was really awesome! That peplum skirt was a hit! I love the fit, the way it brings out her curves!!

This Salmon pink shirt dress is a good look out for a day out right? the color of the dress makes the booties look more interesting!

This shirt dress was a really good match too. The salmon pink suits her skin and I love the girly turned edgy look…

 

…And then there was the ivory silk top with embellishments. She really loved this look  I’m sure you can see why. Really nice look I must say but I’d like you to make some contributions. Which look do you think went best on my stylista here?

Did we do OK?

Molekor

 

 

 

 

 

Quotes, Anyone?

Quotes, Anyone?

My Verche Story…

Hello my very stylish readers, I do hope you’re enjoying these posts on accessories, particularly statement jewelry  because i’m having a blast! After this you should not have any reasons not to stand out at work or at any event for that matter!

Today it’s about me… well to an extent and I very well deserve it don’t I? I mean talking about these beautiful pieces should have made you wonder what it’s doing to me right? what can I show off from my wardrobe? is there a place for the simple minimalist like me?… what’s my story?

So here they are, my Verche pieces, courtesy of Verche L’Art cessoire for moi! I obviously had fun with these pictures and you must know I took these photos last night! Thanks to my friends Ayo and Nnete Oladiran who I pulled out of their routine to take these 100 photos a second pictures!!!! It was an eventful evening but worth it hey? I absolutely love these jewelry pieces- Simple, versatile and yes, quite L’ Art cessoire!!!

This is really versatile. You could wear the necklace and earrings with jeans and simple clothing, for a quick trip out of the house but not wanting to lose your stylish touch if you know what i mean ;).

This looped set below looks good with dresses also and against the black, it’s hard to miss. I like the size and length and I just can’t begin to tell you all the outfits I’ll be wearing these with!

 

Ahh the Emerald/Pine and Silver! This was definitely my favorite! see how the contrast works against my skin tone? priceless!

 

I did get a bit carried away as you may have noticed but was quickly drawn back… no drifting  here!

What a fun week I’ve had with the team at Verche L’Art cessoire and of course Madam Verche. If you haven’t had the time to visit the store online or in Abuja if you live around, please do and let me know your thoughts. Also, remember to ask for their new pieces which you will be seeing first off below.

More importantly though, there’s a two-week wallet relief  for your shopping experience as she will be giving  10% off products for you, my awesome stylistas and for those who want to push to a 20% off (who wouldn’t ?!) drop by the store and answer a fun question which will get you that double score!!! be sure to give up this code also: VERCHE526.

Now for the new pieces:

You like? lots of rubies, emeralds, pearls and all things nice!

So what do you think? hot?  or hmm…

 

Hugs :))

Molekor

 

 

Verche L’Art cessoire

Suite 205, Obum Plaza

16 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent

Wuse II, Abuja

Nigeria

+234 (0) 8130722209

www.vercheonline.com

Photos of Me: Ayo Oladiran

Shoes: Zara pumps

Jewelry- Verche L’Art cessoire

Nude Beige Dress: H&M

 

 

 

Meeting Madam Verche.

Madam Verche is the name her friends call her because not only is she the CEO of the famous brand Verche L ‘Art cessoire, but she knows her brand like the back of her perfectly manicured hand! She not only retails some of the best Jewelry in the country ranging from costume to silver and gold; she also creates and designs these unique pieces.

Ibok Offiong, a mother of 3, began her company almost 4 years ago and since then,  has grown it to this wonderful jewelry brand. I sat with her for a few hours at her home and while we chatted I was able to structure these few questions for her,  to give you, my stylish readers an insight to the mind and achievements of this Nigerian Jewelry Designer and retailer:

1. What does Verche L’ Art cessoire mean and what are your achievements 3 or 4 years on?

 Verche L’Art cessoire means Vera & Chloe’s Art of Accessories, which are my daughters names. I came up with the name in French because the business was birth in Paris. We have been in business since September 2010 really, that’s over 3 years now and still counting. Some of our achievements include, winning Accessory Designer of the year 2012 by The Nigerian Entertainment Award, Winning YOUWIN award by the Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria in May,2013, Being invited to feature on the Plitz New York Fashion week on September 9th 2013, Being featured on Moments with Mo on 26th December 2013 and recently jointly organizing a successful event with 2 friends in Maryland, USA, an event called “All Things Nigerian Expo,2014” on May 26th,2014. Looking forward to more achievements.

Madam Verche- Ibok Offiong

At the Plitzs NYFW New York

2. What is the most memorable experience your position as Madam Verche / CEO has exposed you to?

My most memorable experience was meeting the Black Peoples Entertainment CEO and her loving and acquiring my piece at the pop up store after the runway show at New York Fashion Week.

Me with TV Personality Ebuka and Stylist Barbie at the ‘Ages of Fashion’ Runway Show in Transcorp Hilton Abuja, which was my first runway show as a brand.

3. What’s your best Verche piece/Accessory /Collection /Line and why is it your best?

 I love more than one piece really, and a few of them include the “Zahara” (it’s a tribal loop/coral set), “Rowen Berry” (pearls and links/chain combo), “Ixora”(pearls/toothpick corals combo), “Fleur”(Gold chain/Red Corals) and “Bryony”(multicolored crystals). All this pieces are under our Floral Collections and our “ADORN” Line .

Zahara

Rowen Berry

Fleur

Bryony

Ixora- The Pearls and Tooth pick Corals.

 (These pieces are all available at the Verche L’Art cessoire store in Abuja, Address below).

So there you have it! Need I say more? You have been shopping and viewing her pieces the past few days so let me know what you think now that you know the brains… or hands, behind the brand.

Drop by tomorrow if you want more and I know you do, of her new accessories just arrived ! there is also a special Madam Verche Discount to be had, so be the first to shop and wear and, you know, change the game as one of my ‘stylistas’ !

Till tomorrow,

 Hugs :))

Molekor

To shop the Verche L’Art cessoire Jewelry and Accessories, visit:

Verche L’Art cessoire

Suite 205, Obum Plaza

16 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent

Wuse II, Abuja

Nigeria

+234 (0) 8130722209

www.vercheonline.com

Your Best Statement Jewelry For Work.

Hello Stylish readers, no small talk because I’m so excited- my new-found love for statement  jewelry just stepped up! so now that you have your arms loaded with the right statement jewelry for events, should we perhaps veer to the work side of things?

I know dressing for work can be boring and as if it were not bad enough, some offices give off dress codes like it was promotion worthy! grey, black, navy and anything neutral is the go-to for most work places and that can be daunting… but I say, not entirely! It could also serve as the perfect backdrop for the best of accessories! while you may be sanctioned for wearing out-of-place outfits or colors to work, no one is going to fine you for some really dazzling jewelry can they?… but I’m not saying to go chunky like the rap stars of the 80s or 90s though.

This is what I mean:

 

I honestly love these. The simple loops with the green and red pearls, those earrings like rested wings, the corals against the black dress, those huge grey pearls and oh! the art deco intertwined piece of gold, with rich blue stones are probably my best look outs!

Do shop these lovely pieces and start every Monday morning with a spring on your step!

You can find these unique pieces at : http://www.vercheonline.com, or email:  ibok@vercheonline.com.

Hugs as always,

:))

Molekor

Finding The Right Statement Jewelry For Occasions

I know, I know you’re reading the post topic and thinking, here we go again with the statement jewelry thing again!…. well, you’re right, here we go again but believe me when I say I have good reason- you know I have told you how important statement jewelry is to your quest to being a better ‘stylista’  ? but did I specifically tell you how to wear these statement jewelries?…mmm or did I?

OK Let’s be honest, we African women know how to put it all out when we have a big society wedding to attend or any event that involves us spending hours with the tailor making sure our ‘Aso ebi’ (Occasion Uniform) outfits are made to fit, our make up is top order and let’s not forget the nails and ‘Gele’ (traditional head tie); but so does every other stylish woman who’s going to be attending that same event especially if they share the same ‘Aso ebi’ as you! So ladies,  this is how you stand out, with your accessories! purses, shoes, pins and what we will be talking about today, statement making jewelry!

So how do you get the right accessories that speak volumes without you having to say a single word? that gets conversations started and just refuses to let you lose the smile on your face because of the approving nods and glances coming your way? whether you are the celebrant or the invited, shop jewelry like this when you need to make an appearance and, you know, thank me later!

 

 

Now you know, tell me, aren’t these some good eye candy? Definitely on my A list!

To shop these items, visit:

http://www.vercheonline.com

http://www.facebook.com/Verche.l.art.cessoire

ibok@vercheonline.com

archibongibok@yahoo.com

Hugs :))

Molekor

photo source: http://www.vercheonline.com

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