MEET Amaka Ezurike | Chicago IL
Favorite Shops
Top Shop
XXI
H&M
Favorite Designers/Labels
Not really keen on labels but I do love Micheal Kors if I had to choose
Style Inspirations
Solange
Personal Style
My personal style varies depending on how I feel. I don’t like to stick to the norm, I can decide to be fun and flirty in a dress one day and the next day dress like a rockstar! my style has no boundaries.I always say I hate following trends but I often find myself looking trendy. Overall I would say I just wear what I want.
Favorite thing to wear?
Shorts
MEET Ashley | Riverside, CA
Favorite Shops
XXI
Favorite Designers/Labels
none
Style Inspirations
Myself and 80’s clothing
Personal Style
Different
Favorite thing to wear?
High waisted shorts
AFWLA | Designer Spotlight
Mikuti
Mikuti is a brand specialising in jewellery which is inspired by the Swahili Coast, and the striking surroundings of East Africa. The main aim of Mikuti as a brand is to bring together fashion, jewellery and economic development. The name of the brand is extremely memorable, just as the designs it offers are. Mitkuti respectively means ‘Dried Leaf’ in Kiswahili.
What is so unique about this brand is that it stays true to its roots- the brand is inspired by its environment but at the same time it helps its environment. Mituki is able to create new jobs and economic opportunities as it works alongside individuals and artists within Tanzania, creating greater economic success. Also the locals are able to share some of the profits made, and receive a fair wage for their hard work. In this instance, everybody wins.
Mikuti’s jewellery ranges offers many options for its customers, as there are different designs and patterns to chose, and they are all created using natural, local and recycled materials.
The Mikuti items that have recently caught our eye are:
The Perfect Stack All Dressed Up - $68
Novet Cuff - $52
Furaha Choker, Lagoon - $28 (Matching bracelet for $25)
Spotted! Partying it up at District over the weekend, couldn’t help but love this African print tee worn by Michael.
Blogger Terence Sambo of ONB compares the tee to a similar version by Burberry (here).
MEET Angelina | Riverside, CA
Favorite Shops
XXI
Nordstrom
Karma Loop
Favorite Designers/Labels
Steve Madden
Coach
Marc Jacobs
I love everything
Style Inspirations
I just do my own thing, throw things together
Personal Style
I can’t put a specific name to it, it can go from punk to edgy. If i had to put a name to it i guess unique, i do my own thing.
Beauty Regimen
I do my own hair, like the color and everything. Make up, I go all out all the time
Favorite thing to wear?
Denim, you can wear it with anything
AFWLA | On Beauty
Bold red lips have been a prominent trend in the beauty industry, but now it seems that there is a new color taking the industry by storm. It appears that celebs are now opting for darker shades for their lips as they pay homage to and embrace the 90’s look that has come back into fashion.
During the 90’s, dark lips were loved, and celebs ranging from Jennifer Lopez to Gwen Stefani were seen rocking them. If it was so successful at that point, it can definitely be brought back now. With the celebrities embracing this look, it is inevitable that we, the public will soon follow suit.
Dark lips are just as edgy as bright reds, but can also create that cooler, casual look. These dark hues have been seen on runways in 2012 by Gucci and YSL.
Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2012 Runway Show
Wearing darker shades on the lips means that we one can wear less makeup everywhere else; a thin layer of eyeliner and gold/brown eye shadow will compliment the lip color well.
For style inspiration check out Rihanna’s look – she carries off the dark lips perfectly, ensuring that other makeup is minimal.
The wonderful thing about makeup is that as long as you find the right look that suits you, the price doesn’t matter. Lipsticks in these dark hues can be priced between $2 (Black Radiance) and $50 (Tom Ford); there is no right or wrong price, only finding the right look for you. The colors to try are dark berry, burgundy, violet, and even black.
xx Winnie
“Brave Pink World” Nylon Mexico
photographer: David Titlow
styling team: Emely Catherina wardrobe; Mariko Kinto hair; Freya Danson make up
Various artworks by Nigerian-British artist Chris Ofili.
(Source: dassitright)
