Friday, 14 August 2015
Halle Berry stuns in blue dress
Monday, 3 August 2015
Ooni of Ife Burial Ceremony
I still can't believe what is true?
Bloggers all around the world claimed that Ooni of Ife is dead and a traditional rites (oro) will be carried out along ife this week but the Nigerian broadcasting televisions are saying Ooni of Ife is not yet dead!
Please who is lying... Bloggers or Broadcasting stations...
Your comment can help something :)
Bloggers all around the world claimed that Ooni of Ife is dead and a traditional rites (oro) will be carried out along ife this week but the Nigerian broadcasting televisions are saying Ooni of Ife is not yet dead!
Please who is lying... Bloggers or Broadcasting stations...
Your comment can help something :)
Saturday, 1 August 2015
Top Ten Richest Nollywood Actors
Out of topic you will say, but just rush read through...
The 10 most wealthy Nigerian stars...
1. Richard Mofe Damijo
2. Jim Iyke
3. Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)
4. Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki)
5. Osita Iheme (Pawpaw)
6. Ramsey Nouah
7. Desmond Elliot
8. Mike Ezuruonye
9. Nonso Diobi
10. John Okafor (Mr Ibu)
The 10 most wealthy Nigerian stars...
1. Richard Mofe Damijo
2. Jim Iyke
3. Nkem Owoh (Osuofia)
4. Chinedu Ikedieze (Aki)
5. Osita Iheme (Pawpaw)
6. Ramsey Nouah
7. Desmond Elliot
8. Mike Ezuruonye
9. Nonso Diobi
10. John Okafor (Mr Ibu)
Best Dressed Nigerian Actresses
Being an actress is not about name only but how mature in dressing. Watch as I point out some of them;
OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEINDE
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a stylish piece of work. This curvy actress knows how to make fashion statements on and off red carpets. She always turns up edgy stylish a lover of Nigerian brand, she enjoys clothing in different Iconic pieces that almost fits her like a second skin.
Omosexy, as she is fondly called, is the drama queen of Nollywood and the mistress of mixing unexpected styles to suit her taste. She never blends with the crowd as she always stands out with her simple yet elegant look.
Genevieve Nnaji
Ever wondered how Genny manages to look so gorgeous year after year? It’s simply, because the Nolloywood diva weaves her beauty routine round “modern yet classic with a hint of cool”.
Bukky Wright
This actress with a flattering figure, always looks sleek and sexy but not overtly. Bukky is known for her mature and womanly dressing and you need no soothsayer to tell you that she has access to designer’s clothes and a pricey stylist.
Stephanie Okereke
This multi-talented actress’ style can best be described as elegant sophistication with a high fashion flair. Stephanie loves to experiment with the edgier look and she always looks all feminine. She is known for her mature and graceful dressing which she achieves by choosing pieces that reflect her graceful demeanor.
Ini Edo
According to the style suicide act of 1961, suicide is an act of intentionally ending one’s own cleavage cycle. Haba! What fashion statement are you making with miserable tits.
Rita Dominic
She is known for her hot and sexy hairstyles. Rita is a red carpet delight , because her style is usually inspired from the retro style but she always looks modern. Rita is also known for adding a personal touch to what she wears and she always looks fresh in them.
OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEINDE
Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde is a stylish piece of work. This curvy actress knows how to make fashion statements on and off red carpets. She always turns up edgy stylish a lover of Nigerian brand, she enjoys clothing in different Iconic pieces that almost fits her like a second skin.
Omosexy, as she is fondly called, is the drama queen of Nollywood and the mistress of mixing unexpected styles to suit her taste. She never blends with the crowd as she always stands out with her simple yet elegant look.
Genevieve Nnaji
Ever wondered how Genny manages to look so gorgeous year after year? It’s simply, because the Nolloywood diva weaves her beauty routine round “modern yet classic with a hint of cool”.
Bukky Wright
This actress with a flattering figure, always looks sleek and sexy but not overtly. Bukky is known for her mature and womanly dressing and you need no soothsayer to tell you that she has access to designer’s clothes and a pricey stylist.
Stephanie Okereke
This multi-talented actress’ style can best be described as elegant sophistication with a high fashion flair. Stephanie loves to experiment with the edgier look and she always looks all feminine. She is known for her mature and graceful dressing which she achieves by choosing pieces that reflect her graceful demeanor.
Ini Edo
According to the style suicide act of 1961, suicide is an act of intentionally ending one’s own cleavage cycle. Haba! What fashion statement are you making with miserable tits.
Rita Dominic
She is known for her hot and sexy hairstyles. Rita is a red carpet delight , because her style is usually inspired from the retro style but she always looks modern. Rita is also known for adding a personal touch to what she wears and she always looks fresh in them.
Note on #TGIF What to wear on Fridays
Fridays are already one of the best days of the week -- and when you add the word "casual" to it, the day jumps to a whole new level of awesome.
For those of you who work in corporate offices, Casual Fridays are a glorious opportunity for you to ignore that stuffy business-attire dress code. Guys get to ditch the suit and tie, while ladies can leave that boring sheath dress and blazer in the closet.
But sometimes, with so much sartorial freedom comes a lack of common sense. Folks can get a little too extreme with their definitions of casual. Shorts, crop tops and leggings are all considered to be casual clothing -- but does that mean they should see the inside of a boardroom?
Here is a list of what to avoid on Friday as mentioned by some users from around the world ;
G-strings showing over the top of your pants, girls! -- Facebook user Sharon Ireson
Sundresses with straps thinner than shoelaces. --Facebook user Judy Adams
Slippers and/or leggings being worn as pants. -- Facebook user Trisaunia Lukach
My Green Day T-shirt was frowned upon. -- Facebook user Agnes Mitchell
Pajamas. It's hard to say, these days, what IS considered to be pajamas -- but in this case I'm referring to loose pants that are printed with cartoon characters, or anything that's pretty obviously nightwear. Like, I wouldn't wear my slippers and flannel pants to work, myself. -- Facebook user Amanda Guilford
No sandals when you have falcon toes. -- Facebook user Jamie Alexander Rico
We can wear jeans, but they cant be raggedy or with holes (I don't know why anyone would want to), no rubber flip flop shoes, no T-shirts with offensive logos (only teams), and the young guys cannot show their underwear! Other than that, common sense. I work in a courthouse so there are standards. -- Facebook user Alison Faye
For the guys, no muscle tops. -- Facebook user Johanna Wise
Once a girl in our office came in on Friday wearing cutoff jeans, a bikini top and a crocheted coverup. When she complained that she was cold a male co-worker said, "Then put some clothes on!" That being said, anything that bares your midriff, shorts that are shorter than mid-thigh and excessive cleavage -- not appropriate for the workplace ever! -- Facebook user C.C. Earthly
Anything you would wear to the gym. -- Facebook user Jessica Cleveland
Leggings as pants, dresses that are just long shirts, shorts that aren't as long as your underwear, and tube tops worn as shirts or skirts. -- Facebook user Jennifer Loffer
Crop tops or mini shorts anything that shows too much skin. -- Facebook user Amanda Lynn Perry
Shorts!! Everyone's idea of "shorts" is different. For that reason they should not be permitted to be worn on casual day! -- Facebook user Lorraine Lopez
Hope you got educated, if yes, reshare!
For those of you who work in corporate offices, Casual Fridays are a glorious opportunity for you to ignore that stuffy business-attire dress code. Guys get to ditch the suit and tie, while ladies can leave that boring sheath dress and blazer in the closet.
But sometimes, with so much sartorial freedom comes a lack of common sense. Folks can get a little too extreme with their definitions of casual. Shorts, crop tops and leggings are all considered to be casual clothing -- but does that mean they should see the inside of a boardroom?
Here is a list of what to avoid on Friday as mentioned by some users from around the world ;
G-strings showing over the top of your pants, girls! -- Facebook user Sharon Ireson
Sundresses with straps thinner than shoelaces. --Facebook user Judy Adams
Slippers and/or leggings being worn as pants. -- Facebook user Trisaunia Lukach
My Green Day T-shirt was frowned upon. -- Facebook user Agnes Mitchell
Pajamas. It's hard to say, these days, what IS considered to be pajamas -- but in this case I'm referring to loose pants that are printed with cartoon characters, or anything that's pretty obviously nightwear. Like, I wouldn't wear my slippers and flannel pants to work, myself. -- Facebook user Amanda Guilford
No sandals when you have falcon toes. -- Facebook user Jamie Alexander Rico
We can wear jeans, but they cant be raggedy or with holes (I don't know why anyone would want to), no rubber flip flop shoes, no T-shirts with offensive logos (only teams), and the young guys cannot show their underwear! Other than that, common sense. I work in a courthouse so there are standards. -- Facebook user Alison Faye
For the guys, no muscle tops. -- Facebook user Johanna Wise
Once a girl in our office came in on Friday wearing cutoff jeans, a bikini top and a crocheted coverup. When she complained that she was cold a male co-worker said, "Then put some clothes on!" That being said, anything that bares your midriff, shorts that are shorter than mid-thigh and excessive cleavage -- not appropriate for the workplace ever! -- Facebook user C.C. Earthly
Anything you would wear to the gym. -- Facebook user Jessica Cleveland
Leggings as pants, dresses that are just long shirts, shorts that aren't as long as your underwear, and tube tops worn as shirts or skirts. -- Facebook user Jennifer Loffer
Crop tops or mini shorts anything that shows too much skin. -- Facebook user Amanda Lynn Perry
Shorts!! Everyone's idea of "shorts" is different. For that reason they should not be permitted to be worn on casual day! -- Facebook user Lorraine Lopez
Hope you got educated, if yes, reshare!
When a Man Can Buy a Black Suit – When to wear 2-Piece Black Suits
All right. There’s a lot of people out there who will say the black suit is something that you shouldn’t do, you shouldn’t wear. It’s hard for me to take a stand on this because I used to be in the camp of you do not wear a black suit. But having been a custom clothier for a while now and seeing that it’s still one of the most popular fabrics out there, and having been exposed to a lot of me who actually look great in a black suit, even during the day, even under unnatural indoor lighting, I have to say that for the right man, the black suit is a great piece – is a great suit to own.
I still do not think it should be the first suit a man owns. Because I think a charcoal gray or a navy is going to be a bit more visual, isn’t going to be a stark with contrast. But the fact is, it looks great on some men. So my answer, you know, whenever anyone asks me you know, what do I think about the black suit, I say for the right man, it’s one of the top three suits you should own. But again, it has to be the right man.
So let me tell you about who that right man is and if you fit that description, great. Consider it. If not, I would avoid it.
Okay. So the black fabric. It’s traditionally is a very formal fabric. You would see it in evening wear. So you would see it in black tie, basically the tuxedo. That’s where we see black and wear it. You know, you do occasionally see tuxedos in midnight blue but black is traditionally the fabric of evening wear. So that’s where there’s a bit of, you know, people feel it needs to stay there.
Also a thing with black is it’s for stark high contrast individuals. So you need to have very dark hair. I mean my hair, I don’t even think it’s – well, I don’t like my black when I wear it because I don’t feel that my hair to my skin, there’s enough contrast there. I’m a medium contrast individual.
If you’ve got really dark black hair, a lot of Italian men, it looks great on them because they got that black hair, they’ve got that olive skin, a black suit looks amazing on them. And they’ve got that color within their skin. So the black doesn’t – because black tends to suck out color and that’s why it looks great with a white shirt because you’ve got a – you know, where it reflects all color and then you’ve got the black which is soaking up all color. And that contrast right there is very powerful.
If you’re an Irish gentleman, you’ve got let’s say, black hair with lighter skin, you can pull it off. But it’s going to be a bit harder indoors and under unnatural lighting conditions. It can pull a little bit too much color out of your skin. But if you’re wearing a tie which has a little bit of vivid color, that will help.
So it’s for formal wear. That’s one of the argument that’s, you know, it’s a bit dated of an argument. The other one is the stark high contrast. This still applies. So if you’ve got red hair or light-colored hair, light-colored skin or basically, between your hair and your face, there’s not a whole lot of contrast, you’ve got medium-brown hair and reddish skin, the black suit is probably something you’re going to want to avoid.
It’s just – I would go with lighter color. I mean a charcoal gray is going to be fine. A medium gray is probably better, maybe great suit for you. But black almost just too much to stark for a contrast, not going to be probably the best suit for you.
The other one that – and I started talking about it, is how black absorbs color. So if you’re going to wear other, you know, other things with it, like a dress shirt, which of course, you’re going to be hopefully be wearing a dress shirt with a blue or black suit. But you’re going to want to pay attention to, is the black suit sucking some of the color out of it? So you’re going to want to avoid a lot of the pastels. They’re just going to make it almost look like an off-white which is not going to look right. Instead, go for – the only thing you want to go with is either a white or go with then something that has some strong color and that which can kind of offset that absorption that the black does again.
And you can also pull it off with a tie so you could actually wear – you could wear a pastel-colored shirt, a pastel is nothing more than a color that has a lot of white in it, you could pull one of those off if it reflects well with the tie that you’re wearing.
Another great thing about black, and why a lot of men are drawn to it, is it is one of the most flattering colors for forming a very lean silhouette. So if you’re a little bit heavier of a gentleman, if you got a little bit of weight in the mid-section, it’s not going to make you look thin, but what a black suit will do, is it will help trim you up. It will not make you look fat.
So women know this in a little black dress, all that stuff. A black suit for certain men under certain conditions, especially if it fits his body well, maybe he doesn’t have bends on the back, it’s just really – it’s a good fit there. When you look at the guy head on, it’s going to actually maybe build up the shoulders just a bit, tighten that mid-section, he’s going to look lean meat.
Okay. So what’s my final conclusion? What am I Going to say about the black suit, again, for the right individual, the black suit, one of the three suits that you should own and definitely you can pull off. It’s not just for funerals, it’s not just for weddings, you can – look at Tom Ford, the guy wears and rocks a black suit, everywhere he goes, you know, whether he’s walking down, you know, the streets in New York City or he is Vegas, I mean the guy has always got that black suit with that crisp white shirt with the high color, you know, color ends here, it looks great.
And a lot of it is about confidence too. You know, don’t – you’re going to read stuff on forms, you’re going to read stuff on websites where people are going to, you know, tear up the black suit. Again my opinion, if you have the right hair, if you’ve got the right contrast, go for it.
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I still do not think it should be the first suit a man owns. Because I think a charcoal gray or a navy is going to be a bit more visual, isn’t going to be a stark with contrast. But the fact is, it looks great on some men. So my answer, you know, whenever anyone asks me you know, what do I think about the black suit, I say for the right man, it’s one of the top three suits you should own. But again, it has to be the right man.
So let me tell you about who that right man is and if you fit that description, great. Consider it. If not, I would avoid it.
Okay. So the black fabric. It’s traditionally is a very formal fabric. You would see it in evening wear. So you would see it in black tie, basically the tuxedo. That’s where we see black and wear it. You know, you do occasionally see tuxedos in midnight blue but black is traditionally the fabric of evening wear. So that’s where there’s a bit of, you know, people feel it needs to stay there.
Also a thing with black is it’s for stark high contrast individuals. So you need to have very dark hair. I mean my hair, I don’t even think it’s – well, I don’t like my black when I wear it because I don’t feel that my hair to my skin, there’s enough contrast there. I’m a medium contrast individual.
If you’ve got really dark black hair, a lot of Italian men, it looks great on them because they got that black hair, they’ve got that olive skin, a black suit looks amazing on them. And they’ve got that color within their skin. So the black doesn’t – because black tends to suck out color and that’s why it looks great with a white shirt because you’ve got a – you know, where it reflects all color and then you’ve got the black which is soaking up all color. And that contrast right there is very powerful.
If you’re an Irish gentleman, you’ve got let’s say, black hair with lighter skin, you can pull it off. But it’s going to be a bit harder indoors and under unnatural lighting conditions. It can pull a little bit too much color out of your skin. But if you’re wearing a tie which has a little bit of vivid color, that will help.
So it’s for formal wear. That’s one of the argument that’s, you know, it’s a bit dated of an argument. The other one is the stark high contrast. This still applies. So if you’ve got red hair or light-colored hair, light-colored skin or basically, between your hair and your face, there’s not a whole lot of contrast, you’ve got medium-brown hair and reddish skin, the black suit is probably something you’re going to want to avoid.
It’s just – I would go with lighter color. I mean a charcoal gray is going to be fine. A medium gray is probably better, maybe great suit for you. But black almost just too much to stark for a contrast, not going to be probably the best suit for you.
The other one that – and I started talking about it, is how black absorbs color. So if you’re going to wear other, you know, other things with it, like a dress shirt, which of course, you’re going to be hopefully be wearing a dress shirt with a blue or black suit. But you’re going to want to pay attention to, is the black suit sucking some of the color out of it? So you’re going to want to avoid a lot of the pastels. They’re just going to make it almost look like an off-white which is not going to look right. Instead, go for – the only thing you want to go with is either a white or go with then something that has some strong color and that which can kind of offset that absorption that the black does again.
And you can also pull it off with a tie so you could actually wear – you could wear a pastel-colored shirt, a pastel is nothing more than a color that has a lot of white in it, you could pull one of those off if it reflects well with the tie that you’re wearing.
Another great thing about black, and why a lot of men are drawn to it, is it is one of the most flattering colors for forming a very lean silhouette. So if you’re a little bit heavier of a gentleman, if you got a little bit of weight in the mid-section, it’s not going to make you look thin, but what a black suit will do, is it will help trim you up. It will not make you look fat.
So women know this in a little black dress, all that stuff. A black suit for certain men under certain conditions, especially if it fits his body well, maybe he doesn’t have bends on the back, it’s just really – it’s a good fit there. When you look at the guy head on, it’s going to actually maybe build up the shoulders just a bit, tighten that mid-section, he’s going to look lean meat.
Okay. So what’s my final conclusion? What am I Going to say about the black suit, again, for the right individual, the black suit, one of the three suits that you should own and definitely you can pull off. It’s not just for funerals, it’s not just for weddings, you can – look at Tom Ford, the guy wears and rocks a black suit, everywhere he goes, you know, whether he’s walking down, you know, the streets in New York City or he is Vegas, I mean the guy has always got that black suit with that crisp white shirt with the high color, you know, color ends here, it looks great.
And a lot of it is about confidence too. You know, don’t – you’re going to read stuff on forms, you’re going to read stuff on websites where people are going to, you know, tear up the black suit. Again my opinion, if you have the right hair, if you’ve got the right contrast, go for it.
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Mistakes of Men With Wearing Suit
Men! Are you a man?
One of the most stylish fashion statements a guy can make is a suit. Sure, we love the scruffy flannel-and-jeans look. But when it's time to look sharp, smart and put-together, there is nothing like a suit.
When it's done right, that is. Too many men are failing to wear their suits to perfection (or anywhere in the neighborhood of perfection). The pants are too long, the jacket sleeves are too short, the lapels are too wide, the buttons too tight... we could go on and on.
So we will. Below, we've helpfully highlighted the 15 more egregious mistakes guys are making with their suits. Men, print this out, laminate it and study it. Then pledge never to commit these errors ever again.
1. Letting a white undershirt poke though above the dress shirt at the neck. This is sloppy-looking, giving off a whiff of frat boy. It's also simply unnecessary: Go buy yourself some v-neck undershirts (or better yet, wear none -- they're by no means required) and save the crewnecks for days when you wear a tie.
2. Not getting your jacket sleeves hemmed or tailored. Most men assume that once their pants are hemmed, they're done. But jacket sleeves are just as important, if not more so, to have tailored. Too-long sleeves look careless, and too-short sleeves look dorky. Make sure the jacket ends 1/2 inch above your shirt sleeve. In addition, take care to tailor the jacket width around the bicep and the torso. Most guys' suit jackets are way too roomy, making them look heavier or simply sloppier.
3. Choosing jackets that are too long. A good way to test the length? Let the jacket hem fall where your fingertips end naturally. It's as easy as that.
4. Forgetting to remove the brand label off the jacket sleeve. We're shaking our heads.
5. Forgetting to cut open the thread on the the back vent and the pockets. Again, smh.
6. Choosing lapels that are too big. If they're big enough for Rush Limbaugh, they're too big. 3 inches is probably a safe upper limit.
7. Wearing pants with pleats. You're not the dad from "Leave It To Beaver" (or this guy) and this isn't 1955. Flat-front pants are the way to go so you don't look 10 pounds heavier.
8. Wearing pants that are too long. Mind the break -- the break, that is, in the fabric that occurs when the bottom of your pants skim the tops of your shoes, creating a horizontal crease (a "break") in the fabric. Pants with no break mean they're so short they fall right above the shoe and flash some sock. This is trendy, but perhaps too risky for many guys. Most men should aim for a medium break -- not too rumpled or baggy, but not too short around the ankles.
9. Wearing pants with cuffs. Not only are they untrendy at the moment, cuffs visually shorten the leg, a death sentence for the petite dudes out there. For everyone else, cuffs also tend to flop around more. And no woman likes a guy whose pants flop around the ankles.
10. Choosing shirts that are too big. There will be some gym rats with bulging muscles whose shirts are too tight. But generally, men have the problem of buying them too big. When it come to the collar, follow the one-finger rule (if you can fit more than one finger between the collar and your neck, it's too big). For the torso, just purchase a slim-cut shirt, for the love of God. If it's billowing out or bunching at the sides when you tuck it in, it's simply too big.
11. Thinking pinstripes are the only acceptable suit print -- and actually wearing them. Suits come in more print options than just pinstripes, from glen plaid to windowpane check. Adventure out into subtle prints, always neutrals on neutrals... but leave the bold pinstripes to Gordon Gekko and Derek Jeter.
12. Wearing black. Yes, wearing black. You may have gotten a spiffy black suit for your Bar Mitzvah, and you may have seen your father rock a black suit to the office. But black should generally be reserved for funerals and weddings -- for daytime wear, stick with a classic navy or charcoal gray suit, paired with shoes in brown hues. Bonus: There are almost no color shirts that don't match navy or gray.
13. Going bold with French cuffs... that look like flippers. French cuffs, worn with subtle (not flashy/cutesy/anything with logos) cuff links, can add some "oomph" to a suit for a more formal occasion. But when they're too big at the wrist (or, God forbid, exceed the size of the suit sleeves they're under), they'll flop around conspicuously. Best to just steer clear entirely.
14. Letting your tie peek out from under the sides and back of your collar. Either your collar is too small or your tie is too big. Either way, make sure this never happens.
15. Focusing on flash over substance. Tie clips, pocket squares, French cuffs -- these are privileges that are earned, not simply given. You've got to master the basics first, which means a solid-fitting suit and a shirt to match in a foolproof color combo. As the saying goes, "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist."
One of the most stylish fashion statements a guy can make is a suit. Sure, we love the scruffy flannel-and-jeans look. But when it's time to look sharp, smart and put-together, there is nothing like a suit.
When it's done right, that is. Too many men are failing to wear their suits to perfection (or anywhere in the neighborhood of perfection). The pants are too long, the jacket sleeves are too short, the lapels are too wide, the buttons too tight... we could go on and on.
So we will. Below, we've helpfully highlighted the 15 more egregious mistakes guys are making with their suits. Men, print this out, laminate it and study it. Then pledge never to commit these errors ever again.
1. Letting a white undershirt poke though above the dress shirt at the neck. This is sloppy-looking, giving off a whiff of frat boy. It's also simply unnecessary: Go buy yourself some v-neck undershirts (or better yet, wear none -- they're by no means required) and save the crewnecks for days when you wear a tie.
2. Not getting your jacket sleeves hemmed or tailored. Most men assume that once their pants are hemmed, they're done. But jacket sleeves are just as important, if not more so, to have tailored. Too-long sleeves look careless, and too-short sleeves look dorky. Make sure the jacket ends 1/2 inch above your shirt sleeve. In addition, take care to tailor the jacket width around the bicep and the torso. Most guys' suit jackets are way too roomy, making them look heavier or simply sloppier.
3. Choosing jackets that are too long. A good way to test the length? Let the jacket hem fall where your fingertips end naturally. It's as easy as that.
4. Forgetting to remove the brand label off the jacket sleeve. We're shaking our heads.
5. Forgetting to cut open the thread on the the back vent and the pockets. Again, smh.
6. Choosing lapels that are too big. If they're big enough for Rush Limbaugh, they're too big. 3 inches is probably a safe upper limit.
7. Wearing pants with pleats. You're not the dad from "Leave It To Beaver" (or this guy) and this isn't 1955. Flat-front pants are the way to go so you don't look 10 pounds heavier.
8. Wearing pants that are too long. Mind the break -- the break, that is, in the fabric that occurs when the bottom of your pants skim the tops of your shoes, creating a horizontal crease (a "break") in the fabric. Pants with no break mean they're so short they fall right above the shoe and flash some sock. This is trendy, but perhaps too risky for many guys. Most men should aim for a medium break -- not too rumpled or baggy, but not too short around the ankles.
9. Wearing pants with cuffs. Not only are they untrendy at the moment, cuffs visually shorten the leg, a death sentence for the petite dudes out there. For everyone else, cuffs also tend to flop around more. And no woman likes a guy whose pants flop around the ankles.
10. Choosing shirts that are too big. There will be some gym rats with bulging muscles whose shirts are too tight. But generally, men have the problem of buying them too big. When it come to the collar, follow the one-finger rule (if you can fit more than one finger between the collar and your neck, it's too big). For the torso, just purchase a slim-cut shirt, for the love of God. If it's billowing out or bunching at the sides when you tuck it in, it's simply too big.
11. Thinking pinstripes are the only acceptable suit print -- and actually wearing them. Suits come in more print options than just pinstripes, from glen plaid to windowpane check. Adventure out into subtle prints, always neutrals on neutrals... but leave the bold pinstripes to Gordon Gekko and Derek Jeter.
12. Wearing black. Yes, wearing black. You may have gotten a spiffy black suit for your Bar Mitzvah, and you may have seen your father rock a black suit to the office. But black should generally be reserved for funerals and weddings -- for daytime wear, stick with a classic navy or charcoal gray suit, paired with shoes in brown hues. Bonus: There are almost no color shirts that don't match navy or gray.
13. Going bold with French cuffs... that look like flippers. French cuffs, worn with subtle (not flashy/cutesy/anything with logos) cuff links, can add some "oomph" to a suit for a more formal occasion. But when they're too big at the wrist (or, God forbid, exceed the size of the suit sleeves they're under), they'll flop around conspicuously. Best to just steer clear entirely.
14. Letting your tie peek out from under the sides and back of your collar. Either your collar is too small or your tie is too big. Either way, make sure this never happens.
15. Focusing on flash over substance. Tie clips, pocket squares, French cuffs -- these are privileges that are earned, not simply given. You've got to master the basics first, which means a solid-fitting suit and a shirt to match in a foolproof color combo. As the saying goes, "Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist."
How a Nigerian Designer Describe passion for Fashion
I believe this will motivate you...
Foremost Nigerian designer Deola dishes on challenges, passion and more in the Nigerian fashion industry to Elle SA while ultimately revealing a feature in the documentary, My Nigeria for Al Jazeera.
The designer who is has showcased around the world spoke candidly with Elle South Africa about her passion and more.
Excerpts:
ELLE: What sparked your passion and interest in fashion?
Coming from a place where the African fashion story wasn’t being told in its entirety, seeing as it was being told through the eyes of European designers who would pick up on more prevalent parts of the African culture during visits for inspiration, I felt there was a deeper story within, itching to be unveiled. The popular Maasai culture was indeed striking, but the Africa I was living in, my Africa, was going through a renaissance, which was characterised by an uncanny and quite contemporary combination of Western and African silhouettes. African fabrics have a truly unique quality and I felt I had a very important role to play in changing the perception of African fashion and in economically empowering local artisans, which is why I have consistently worked with native Nigerian fabrics, such as ‘Adire’ and ‘Aso Oke’, in every collection. ‘Komole’, my own authentic answer to every Nigerian’s yearning for an original interpretation and crafting of lace, is original from conceptualisation to crafting to final creation. Komole is now justifiably associated with top-tier attire for every occasion.
ELLE: What sparked your passion and interest in fashion?
Coming from a place where the African fashion story wasn’t being told in its entirety, seeing as it was being told through the eyes of European designers who would pick up on more prevalent parts of the African culture during visits for inspiration, I felt there was a deeper story within, itching to be unveiled. The popular Maasai culture was indeed striking, but the Africa I was living in, my Africa, was going through a renaissance, which was characterised by an uncanny and quite contemporary combination of Western and African silhouettes. African fabrics have a truly unique quality and I felt I had a very important role to play in changing the perception of African fashion and in economically empowering local artisans, which is why I have consistently worked with native Nigerian fabrics, such as ‘Adire’ and ‘Aso Oke’, in every collection. ‘Komole’, my own authentic answer to every Nigerian’s yearning for an original interpretation and crafting of lace, is original from conceptualisation to crafting to final creation. Komole is now justifiably associated with top-tier attire for every occasion.
ELLE: How did your involvement in the documentary, My Nigeria, come about?
I believe this selection was based on merit and on the longevity and commitment to value and quality of the Deola Sagoe brand over the years, within the wider context of Nigeria as a fast-evolving country.
ELLE: How do you think the documentary will speak to women?
I believe it will inspire women to begin to take their destiny in their own hands and to realise that they have a role, which transcends traditional moulds and norms.
ELLE: What is your specific role in My Nigeria? How so your label ‘The House of Deola being featured?
The My Nigeria series consists of 30-minute clips on the Al Jazeera channel with a spotlight on the side of Nigeria, which historically has not been portrayed by the global media. The truth is, for every stereotype of corruption or extremism you hear of, there are a million motivated and driven Nigerians who add value and impact positively in and out of Nigeria. The aim of the story is to highlight the truth about Nigeria and change false or misguided perceptions and stereotypes. The Deola brand is being cast in the role of an effective and impactful organisation, particularly with regards to Nigeria’s image, and when shared will empower the people and enlighten the international community.
ELLE: What are some of the challenges faced by female designers in Nigeria?
The challenges facing Nigerian designers don’t impact women only. All Nigerian designers have to contend with poor access to training, infrastructure, distribution, retail, a lack of funding and intellectual property theft. These are things we are hoping will change in the near future.
ELLE: What’s next from the House of Deola Sagoe?
Komole Kandids is currently in the works and should be released sometime before the end of the year. I am particularly excited about this collection and it is quite close to my heart for a couple of reasons that I won’t disclose just yet…let’s keep an element of surprise! I can, however, say this collection will unveil the ‘blue blood’ in, and speak to, every woman at any level or phase of her life and for any occasion she might have in mind. In this ‘selfie’ age, everyday has its moments and everyday is an event, which you might want to capture on camera and keep for a lifetime.
Read up all the interview on http://www.elle.co.za/my-nigeria-meet-deola-sagoe/
My Nigeria is a series of six half-hour documentaries showcasing Africa’s most complex and populous country. The six half-hour films will go out in a prime time documentary slot (date and time still to be confirmed) to Al Jazeera’s global audience of over 250 million households across 130 countries.
Source: Elle SA
Foremost Nigerian designer Deola dishes on challenges, passion and more in the Nigerian fashion industry to Elle SA while ultimately revealing a feature in the documentary, My Nigeria for Al Jazeera.
The designer who is has showcased around the world spoke candidly with Elle South Africa about her passion and more.
Excerpts:
ELLE: What sparked your passion and interest in fashion?
Coming from a place where the African fashion story wasn’t being told in its entirety, seeing as it was being told through the eyes of European designers who would pick up on more prevalent parts of the African culture during visits for inspiration, I felt there was a deeper story within, itching to be unveiled. The popular Maasai culture was indeed striking, but the Africa I was living in, my Africa, was going through a renaissance, which was characterised by an uncanny and quite contemporary combination of Western and African silhouettes. African fabrics have a truly unique quality and I felt I had a very important role to play in changing the perception of African fashion and in economically empowering local artisans, which is why I have consistently worked with native Nigerian fabrics, such as ‘Adire’ and ‘Aso Oke’, in every collection. ‘Komole’, my own authentic answer to every Nigerian’s yearning for an original interpretation and crafting of lace, is original from conceptualisation to crafting to final creation. Komole is now justifiably associated with top-tier attire for every occasion.
ELLE: What sparked your passion and interest in fashion?
Coming from a place where the African fashion story wasn’t being told in its entirety, seeing as it was being told through the eyes of European designers who would pick up on more prevalent parts of the African culture during visits for inspiration, I felt there was a deeper story within, itching to be unveiled. The popular Maasai culture was indeed striking, but the Africa I was living in, my Africa, was going through a renaissance, which was characterised by an uncanny and quite contemporary combination of Western and African silhouettes. African fabrics have a truly unique quality and I felt I had a very important role to play in changing the perception of African fashion and in economically empowering local artisans, which is why I have consistently worked with native Nigerian fabrics, such as ‘Adire’ and ‘Aso Oke’, in every collection. ‘Komole’, my own authentic answer to every Nigerian’s yearning for an original interpretation and crafting of lace, is original from conceptualisation to crafting to final creation. Komole is now justifiably associated with top-tier attire for every occasion.
ELLE: How did your involvement in the documentary, My Nigeria, come about?
I believe this selection was based on merit and on the longevity and commitment to value and quality of the Deola Sagoe brand over the years, within the wider context of Nigeria as a fast-evolving country.
ELLE: How do you think the documentary will speak to women?
I believe it will inspire women to begin to take their destiny in their own hands and to realise that they have a role, which transcends traditional moulds and norms.
ELLE: What is your specific role in My Nigeria? How so your label ‘The House of Deola being featured?
The My Nigeria series consists of 30-minute clips on the Al Jazeera channel with a spotlight on the side of Nigeria, which historically has not been portrayed by the global media. The truth is, for every stereotype of corruption or extremism you hear of, there are a million motivated and driven Nigerians who add value and impact positively in and out of Nigeria. The aim of the story is to highlight the truth about Nigeria and change false or misguided perceptions and stereotypes. The Deola brand is being cast in the role of an effective and impactful organisation, particularly with regards to Nigeria’s image, and when shared will empower the people and enlighten the international community.
ELLE: What are some of the challenges faced by female designers in Nigeria?
The challenges facing Nigerian designers don’t impact women only. All Nigerian designers have to contend with poor access to training, infrastructure, distribution, retail, a lack of funding and intellectual property theft. These are things we are hoping will change in the near future.
ELLE: What’s next from the House of Deola Sagoe?
Komole Kandids is currently in the works and should be released sometime before the end of the year. I am particularly excited about this collection and it is quite close to my heart for a couple of reasons that I won’t disclose just yet…let’s keep an element of surprise! I can, however, say this collection will unveil the ‘blue blood’ in, and speak to, every woman at any level or phase of her life and for any occasion she might have in mind. In this ‘selfie’ age, everyday has its moments and everyday is an event, which you might want to capture on camera and keep for a lifetime.
Read up all the interview on http://www.elle.co.za/my-nigeria-meet-deola-sagoe/
My Nigeria is a series of six half-hour documentaries showcasing Africa’s most complex and populous country. The six half-hour films will go out in a prime time documentary slot (date and time still to be confirmed) to Al Jazeera’s global audience of over 250 million households across 130 countries.
Source: Elle SA
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