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Hello so your favourite ISAAC is currently at Nysc camp and Rhoda Enietan is taking over today's episode. Today we will be talking about a few fashion items you should take to camp to look peng, you know 3 weeks of pepper dem!!!  BUT......here is the truth there really is no pepper them in camp it is a very humbling experience for the proud as everyone is made too wear the same uniforms,  and everyone is whoever they say they are. This for me was one of the most amazing thing about camp as everyone was made to relate on the same level it is a great place to meet the best friends!!! But not withstanding the situation on ground some people still found a way to pepper us. The waist bag/ Fanny Pack: While some of us went for the most basic fanny pack we saw, some  people went Gucci shopping and some for never before seen designs, this is something you will always be with so if you wanna stand out go for the best! The white sneakers/ tennis shoes: I personally nev...

FASHION What comes to mind when you think or hear this word? For some it's the trendy clothes that are released by designers ; year in, year out. For some, it is something much more, it is a way of life, a means to express their livelihood. Fashion is this and so much more, fashion is changing the human narrative daily, it is one of the largest enterprises in the world. It's not just about clothes, it's a whole world built on your perception, yes! Your perception! You alone can define what fashion is to you, don't be roped in someone else's believe. If it makes you happy, go ahead and put it on, that's why the old saying forever stands: Looking Good is Feeling Good. Always do you and no one else! Ojonugwa Isaac @aizyq_

Stay Bright! Each year we welcome the month of June with open arms and open umbrellas. Rainy days are here! Though dressing for the rains seems gloomy, it really doesn’t have to be! This season, don't restrain yourself from looking ravishing. You might want to avoid colors such as white cus that will be everyone's go-to color, Instead, flaunt bright colours like red, green, blue, indigo, yellow and stand out of the crowd. Many people think black isn’t the best color for this season. But with the sunny days gone, we don’t have to worry about wearing black as it is a weather friendly color for the season, wearing a dark color is always a good option in rainy season. If you get stuck in the rain without a coat for some reason, your light clothes might become see through. Dark clothes save your day. Wear a pair ripped jeans with any dark shade of top, add style to it with a scarf in bright color. Even though it rains all month, stay Bright cus that's how we should be! @...

Fashion has been influencing lives of people all around the world in some way or the other.We all love fashion, but are we aware about some interesting and surprising facts about fashion that prevailed in the history? 1. The T-shirt is one of the most popular items of clothing in the world, and around two billion of them are sold every single year. 2. The record for the world’s longest wedding dress is held by a dress which has a 1.85 mile long train. 3. In the United States, each person owns an average of seven pairs of blue jeans. That’s one for every day of the week! 4.Levi’s jeans are one of the most popular brands of jeans. Although you might pay a hefty price for a pair now, the first pair sold for $6 worth of gold dust back in 1853. 4. Michael Kors’ first project was his own mother’s wedding dress. He was a mere 5 years old at the time. 5.The famous Lacoste crocodile symbol was created in 1933, and was the first designer logo ever. 6. There is a rumor that the ...

Dress for the weather! Good day to you, my lovely readers! As we all know, the rains are upon us and this time, it did not come to play, which is why it is important that you are prepared for the weather and while being conscious of the weather, you should remain Stylish! Layering! This is the best trick you can employ this season..... Layering is a great way to pair those pieces that wouldn't look good on their own, this would in turn, birth an awesome look and help keep you warm. Extra Slippers! Why is this necessary? You don't want to ruin those amazing shoes that cost a fortune by walking in water with them, so an extra slippers would come in handy, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying you should go around in your bathroom flip flops...... Be creative and put on a pair of stylish water proof slides etc..... Umbrella Personally i don't go around with umbrellas and i get drenched alot! But since i love you all, i strongly advice that you take ...

SHOP RIGHT! Here's the hard truth: we buy too much stuff. And not only do we buy way more stuff than we need, we also buy the wrong stuff. Shopping more sustainably isn't just about the environment, it's also something that will help us buy better, support our homegrown fashion talent and avoid a wardrobe filled with pieces we hardly ever wear. Rather than rushing out to buy items for specific events, think about buying pieces that will both benefit your wardrobe and support local craftspeople. Most bad decisions are made when you don't put enough thought into what you're doing - and if you're the kind of guy with items hanging in your wardrobe you never wear, most of those will be cheaper, heat-of-the-moment impulse buys. These all add up. Next time you see something you want, a good rule is to take a couple of days to think about whether you really want it. Those 48 hours will give you time to really consider what it will bring to your wardrobe and the mone...

Arise Fashion Week Begins Friday at 3pm For the next two days, the cream of the fashion world will converge at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island for this year’s edition of Arise Fashion Week  (AFW). Described as ‘the most beautiful runway in Africa’ the fashion festival which was berthed over a decade ago is adjudged the most prestigious platform to showcase Africa’s creative talents through fashion and music. Campbell moves to promote African fashion Vanessa Obioha For the next two days, the cream of the fashion world will converge at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria Island for this year’s edition of Arise Fashion Week (AFW). Described as ‘the most beautiful runway in Africa’ the fashion festival which was berthed over a decade ago is adjudged the most prestigious platform to showcase Africa’s creative talents through fashion and music. International models like Naomi Campbell, who is here to promote African fashion, Grace Bol, Georgie Badiel, ...

Choose Your Shoes! A lot of people don’t care about what they wear on their feet. However, shoes are one of the most important aspects of your general attire. You should always strive to look your best by choosing the right pair of shoes, because in a way you are not just wearing them for the sake of wearing them, but you are always portraying an image or a style. The reason why women have a lot of shoes says something about how important they are to one’s appearance, and women judge someone’s attractiveness on shoes alone (Guys take note of this)! Before just picking any type of footwear from your nearest shopping mall, you have to understand what kind of person you are and how you want to portray yourself. Your clothes and especially your shoes must have a healthy blend of balance that’s the right fit for your body, your personality, and the type of look you’re trying to go for. A saying that i always go by is "Good shoes take you to Good places". Take for inst...

Inspirational Fashion Quotes! Hello there, I'm sure you're wondering what inspirational fashion quotes are all about, well sit back, read, enjoy and be inspired. Coco Chanel "In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different." Alexander McQueen "I think there is beauty in everything. What 'normal' people perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it." Christian Louboutin “Shoes transform your body language and attitude. They lift you physically and emotionally.” Carrie Bradshaw "I like my money right where I can see it: hanging in my closet." Vivienne Westwood “Fashion is very important. It is life-enhancing and, like everything that gives pleasure, it is worth doing well.” Gianni Versace "Don’t be into trends. Don’t make fashion own you, but you decide what you are, what you want to express by the way you dress and the way you live." John Galliano "Style is wearing an evening dr...

Good afternoon everyone, welcome to the final part of DECIDING WHAT TO WEAR. This part focuses on dressing for the right weather. 1 Dress for humidity. Humidity causes you to sweat more than you would normally, and it’s important to consider this if you want your clothing to remain sweat free. When dressing for humidity, choose outfits that fall away from your body and touch your skin as little as possible. Avoid synthetic fabrics at all costs. Swap out jeans and t-shirts in favor of long, flowy dresses. 2 Dress for the freezing cold. It’s very hard to look fashionable when you’re also trying not to freeze to death, but it can be done. Pick warm fabrics like wool, fleece, cashmere, down and flannel and avoid cotton. Dress in heavy layers and don’t skimp on the outerwear. You can always take it off inside. Do not leave any exposed skin. Exposed skin leaves you vulnerable to frostbite. If you’re concerned about wearing the wrong shoes, bring a cuter pair of shoes to change i...

Good morning beautiful people, welcome to the second part of deciding what to wear. This part focuses on Dressing For Different types of Occasions! 1 Select an outfit for a wedding. Dressing for a wedding is tricky because it varies depending on time of year and wedding location. The one constant rule for weddings is don’t wear white. Other than that, take your fashion cues from the invitation. If the wedding explicitly states black tie, plan to wear a tux or evening gown. If the wedding takes place during the day or outside, wear a more casual dress or suit. Men may be able to get away with slacks and a button down shirt. If the ceremony takes place in a house of worship, bring a sweater to cover any exposed shoulders. 2 Select an outfit for a job interview. Once upon a time, the only appropriate clothing to wear to a job interview was a suit. Now, times have changed, and depending on where you’re interviewing, a suit may be a little too much. If you’re interviewing for a ...

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR??? Baptisms, weddings, networking events, funerals, job interviews, barbecues, holiday parties, showers. What do they all have in common? It’s always so confusing to figure out what the heck you’re supposed to wear. Picking an outfit to wear is stressful; you have to choose something every day and sometimes fashion fatigue is inevitable. But practice makes perfect, and the more time you spend planning your outfits, the easier it will be to plan them quickly. Give yourself some time and you may start to see your closet in an entirely new light. We are all guilty of saying "i don't have clothes" when in reality there are tons of clothes that are lying in the closet. Whenever you feel uninspired, follow these methods in order to decide what to wear...... 1 Build an outfit using one piece as inspiration. If you have a new piece of clothing you’ve been dying to wear, consider anchoring your outfit around that one piece. If it’s a nice shirt, find pa...

WARDROBE RESOLUTIONS FOR 2019! Good day wonderful readers, its your favorite stop for the juicy stuff in the world of style. I'm sure most of us have made the decision to make 2019 our most stylish year and i am here to help you achieve that. While making research, i found this really useful article and i decided to share with you all. This talks about wardrobe resolutions to go by this new year. . From holding onto old clothes that never get worn to panic buying pieces that won't have more than one outing, we are all guilty of making less than sensible decisions when it comes to our wardrobes. But, it doesn't have to be that way. 1. Don’t buy something for just one occasion We’re all guilty of it. A wedding, a Christmas party, a Friday night reunion with old friends. Heading somewhere exciting means we inevitably feel like we need something special – and therefore something new – to wear. However, more often than not, as much as we like the piece that we buy, it...

WELCOME BACK TO STYLE ZONE! Hello fashion lovers, i want to officially welcome you back to style zone, i wish everyone a happy new year! As we all know, the importance of looking good cannot be overemphasized. Its is no news that you will judged by your appearance, what we wear speaks a great volume even when we haven't been granted audience. As we go about our goals this year, let's ensure we do it in style, it is important to note that it doesn't take much to look good; in order to look good, pay attention to right combinations and excellent styling, when shopping, try to get timeless and not trendy pieces, also pay attention to laundry instructions as various clothings have different laundry methods. You should also know that looking stylish is all about personal discovery, find your personal style and stay true to it. Above all, always be confident in yourself...... Remember that looking good is good business. Post by Ojonugwa Isaac IG @aizyq___ @istyle.enterp...

DRESS WELL! Good day lovely people, you're welcome to another session of style zone. The issue of dressing well cannot be overemphasized and i won't stop preaching against bad dressing....... So sit back and enjoy this post that i found! 1. The way you are dressed is the way you’ll be addressed. Come to think of it, you respect someone who is dressed well say a nice shirt or blouse and trousers and you are more likely to despise someone who is shabbily dressed, right? QED! 2. Dressing boosts your confidence. If you have ever dressed better than you used to do once or twice, you’ll agree with me that your confidence level was at its peak at that moment. Sources of this confidence ranges from the look full of admiration on the faces of people to the compliments you receive from them. Seeing reasons to start dresssing well yet 3. It helps improve your lifestyle… A better lifestyle results into a better you. 4. It attracts the opposite sex Guys, you might have pr...

WHY CAN'T A SMART WOMAN LOVE FASHION? Good day lovely ones, a lot of people have the misconception that as a geek, you shouldn't be fashion savvy, sadly this is not true; enjoy the beautiful story from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. After years of dressing down to make the right impression, novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wises up to a truth that her Nigerian mother has known all along As a child, I loved watching my mother get dressed for Mass. She folded and twisted and pinned her ichafu until it sat on her head like a large flower. She wrapped her george—heavy beaded cloth, alive with embroidery, always in bright shades of red or purple or pink—around her waist in two layers. The first, the longer piece, hit her ankles, and the second formed an elegant tier just below her knees. Her sequined blouse caught the light and glittered. Her shoes and handbag always matched. Her lips shone with gloss. As she moved, so did the heady scent of Dior Poison. I loved, too, the way she dr...

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU'RE RUNNING OUT OF CLOTHES TO WEAR! Hello dear, welcome to another session of style zone. My dear readers, have you ever had to go out and you felt there was nothing to wear? When you feel this way, do a thorough purge of your closet, i mean take everything out and start sorting things. Cleaning out your closet can be very stressful and daunting especially if you have clothes that you haven't touched in years. We tend to convince ourselves that certain pieces might make a comeback, therefore we keep stuff that are not needed, but sometimes you just need to let things go. A closet purge is actually what you need to give you a fresh start on your journey of style. When you think of what to keep or do away with, ask yourself questions like; does it still fit? When last did i wear it? Is it damaged? If i saw it in a store today, would i still buy it? If you've answered no to these questions, then it's truly time to let go. Now you want to keep the ba...

PRINTS MIXING!!! For a while I stayed away from matching prints because my initial reaction to it was ‘This is way too risky’. My Sense of style at that time was heavily influenced by the matchy matchy trend; and the black accessories go with everything believe system… I’m sure you understand . So embracing a fashion style that’s about pairing a print bottom with a separate print top was a no no. In essence, print mixing is a way to think outside the box, fashion is all about freedom and self expression. The way I see it, matching different sets of prints is not just one of those passing trend , it’s more of a fashion statement and a way of letting the world into one’s  creativity, so the world can see fashion the way one sees it; an art without limits. Do note that Rocking print is cool, creative and fashion forward,  but it’s not for the faint hearted and definitely worth experimenting but if you want to pull it off, you have to put in the work.  The key...

BLACK! Trying to come up with today's post wasn't easy as I've been a little bit under the weather, but I did stumble upon a useful article and I thought I'd share it with my loving readers. Fashion’s fickleness is well documented – it’s an industry that ricochets from season to season, picking up and dropping trends as it goes. Still, there are some things that will always be in style – and black is one of them. From austere Protestant Pilgrims and mourning Victorian widows to the subliminal sexuality of a well-placed handkerchief in a back pocket, it’s a colour imbued with hidden meanings. We’ve heard the news – wearing it makes you appear more attractive and intelligent, and someone’s even trying to create a version that’s even darker than what we already have. But the lasting love affair has more to it than that. Black clothing has an undeniable power. Unlike red or green, which represent specific wavelengths of light, black isn’t exactly a color; it’s what we...

SWEATERS! Hello there, remember I told you I'll be on your screen? Well I'm back! Today I'll be talking about sweaters, yes sweaters! Sweaters are garments which were traditionally made from wool but in recent times, we've seen them come in fabrics such as cotton, leather, fur, etc. In times past, sweaters were considered old school and boring, but welcome to the 21st century where you can slay in absolutely everything. Sweaters add this feel of excellence as well as comfort to your outfit. Sweaters if Styled perfect will leave you feeling and looking awesome. Now that the rains are here, rush into your closet, bring out those sweaters you've tucked away and start rocking them. Should you need help styling a particular sweater....... Hit me @aizyq___ and @istyle.enterprise on IG. Till I come your way again I am Ojonugwa Isaac.