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5 Colours That Look Good On Any SkinTone

By vane-style - February 13, 2019

Trying to find colours that suit your skin tone can be a bit of a hassle especially when dealing with rich tones. A fair knowledge of universal colours will ease the process of combining colours.

Universal colours are colours that flatter every skin tone. These are colours that strike a balance - not too bright or too dark. Let's check them out!

Red

People tend to shy away from red garments because they find it tricky to pair but it is actually not as hard as it seems. Monochrome red is always a good idea when in doubt or you could try wearing onesies like dresses and jumpsuit to save you the stress of styling separates.

Tracy Nwapa

Pink

Most ladies love pink but the numerous shades can leave you confused. We recommend fuchsia pink because it won't wash your skin out or give it a darker illusion.

Veronica Odeka

Green

Even though neon green is taking center stage, 'Nigerian green' as it often called is a no-brainer. Tracee Ellis Ross's Grammys outfit will show you exactly what we mean.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Blue

Royal blue is the 'it' blue shade and it is super fun and probably the easiest to pair. You can pair wear a royal blue top with jeans or pants in neutral or bold colours depending on the look you are going for.

Rhonke Fella

Yellow

Olarslim

Just because yellow is a really loud colour, pairing it with pastels and neutrals work best with it.

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Tips on how to wear Denim with reference to body types.

By vane-style - February 12, 2019

Wearing Denim on Denim (Double Denim)

- Yes ladies, you can pair denim shirts with jeans but there are some little tips to make it look flattering. It is best to pair two different washes of denim for a modern and stylish look. Generally, darker washes create a slimming effect while lighter shades of denim draw more attention to volume. So if Ure curvy below the waist (hour glass shaped, pear shaped), the best option will be to wear light shades on top and dark shades as bottom.

Derin Odugbesan

Denim on White Shirts.

- one of my favorites ways to pair jeans! You can wear jeans with a white shirt tucked in for a casual date night (maybe this valentine’s, wink) or casual day at the office styled with some cool heels or sporty shoes depending on where you’re headed. You can pair also with white shirts tucked out for a casual street style vibe.

Printed or patchwork denim.

- when wearing printed or patchwork jeans, it is important that you keep the top/blouse really simple with minimal detail or print, you don’t wanna be looking too busy. Also, same applies if wearing a patchwork or art printed denim jacket, keep the jeans /pants simple.

Ozinna Anumudu

Layering.

- Layering with jeans is suitable for all body types if done correctly. As earlier said women with more volume on the lower half should opt for darker shades of jeans. Jeans can be paired with a nice blazer to work, tailored jacket for evening or leather jacket, pair them with nice T-shirts or camisoles. Also, high waisted jeans gives the appearance of a more curvy figure which is a great addition to layering especially for “the inverted triangle” body type and “The lean column” body type.

Sharon Ooja

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TIPS FOR A PROPER WARDROBE ARRANGEMENT

By vane-style - January 29, 2019

It is important to be able to effectively manage wardrobe space in order for it to serve you optimally. Let us look at some of the tips that are helpful.

1. It is better to fold all knit items to prevent hanger bumps. This includes sweaters, T-shirts and some blouses. This just suggests that clothes that are knitted and have loose knit holes should not be kept in hangers because chances are the hangers might ruin them e.g the hanger gets stuck in one of the holes. Oh no!!!

2. Garments that have sequins, embellishments and appliqués are best protected in your wardrobe by putting them in a garment bag, that way it makes them dust free and helps prevent tangling or loosing of the appliqués and beading.

3. Occasional items such as evening gowns, wedding dress, maternity dress, coats should be kept in a different section of a compartmentalized wardrobe and can easily be hand-picked when needed.

4. Frequent items I.e items that fit, items that go with other items and that you wear often or as recently as three months ago should be kept within reach in your wardrobe/closet space.

5. It’s also advisable to fold T-shirts into a drawer in other to get a full visual of the possible options available when you need to wear any, also linen and cotton garments could be hanged in a clamp hanger to prevent unnecessary creases.

Go try out these few tips and declutter your wardrobe space today!

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Things you should know about Pastel colours

By vane-style - January 22, 2019

Did you know white and pastel colors are a great pair?

One of the best ways of pairing pastel colors is with white. You can never go wrong wearing pastels with white separates. For example, wearing white jeans with a blush pink top or Grey complements each other so well. Try it today!

Did you know that pastels are appropriate for weddings?

Pastels are a great fit/guest attire for weddings but white, off white and ivory, should preferably be avoided except when instructed by the bride or groom. Green, mint, pink, lavender hues are great to wear for weddings! Pippa Middleton and Meagan Markle have both been spotted wearing pastel hues as guests.

Did you know certain pastels complement better on certain skin tones?

So while we have explained that pastels and white are a great combo, skin tones must be put into consideration when wearing pastels.

Light skinned tones - best pastel hues are baby blues, powder blues, soft lavender, pale orange, goes well with this skin tone, complete the look with dark or brighter shades of makeup, so as not to look washed.

Medium-skinned tones - best pastel hues are buttery yellows, greys, mint greens, peaches, and pinks.

Dark-skinned tones - best pastel hues are pastel yellow creates a nice contrast, lilacs, and purples create a warm look.

Style Tip 101

Pairing pastels with white is a great fit, make it look more stylish and chic by adding a little edge to the softness with a little contrast by pairing them with a bright detailed accessory.

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4 WAYS TO WEAR WHITE FOR A SLIMMING EFFECT.

By vane-style - January 09, 2019

White is one hue known to add volume in areas where needed, however with these few tips, you are about to discover one hue that can work a slimming effect.

1) Conceal the bigger part of your body in proportion with a darker color.

2) Pair with a separate in a very bright hue

3) Try a white pleated skirt; Pleated skirts are known to conceal and add volume where necessary.

4) Wear slim stripes, or opposite proportions. Horizontal stripes for the smaller part of your body and Vertical stripes for the bigger part.

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3 ways to style stripes.

By vane-style - December 11, 2018

To stripe or not to stripe?
To clear your doubts, stripes are always in. They have proved to be timeless, classic and cool. They are always in and have become a staple.
While contemplating on this, here are a few ways you can style stripes.

1) Pair with patterns

2) Pair with a bold colour. This is always a
winner. You can't go wrong.

3) Be geometric: Pair with similar or same shapes(check) or stripes in the opposite direction(horizontal/vertical as the case may be.

Stripes acts as neutrals; this makes it a versatile piece with quite a number of styling options. Always consider it when layering.

Written by Seun Akeke

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Ways to add culture to your style

By vane-style - December 04, 2018

It is the month of December, the city is buzzing with events at every nook and cranny. Ebonylife premiered a new movie last Sunday and the style theme was opulently Nigerian.

It was a hall full of celebrities, dignitaries all looking glam in different cultural garments.

On that note, we will be giving a few tips on how to include culture into your wardrobe.

1) Play with your accessories: Designers in and out of Nigeria are adopting the use of our local fabrics to make beautiful accessories that could add some culture to our western styles. There are quite a number of accessories designers who use coral beads, Adire and asooke to make bags, jewelry, foot wear, turbans, scarves and the list goes on..... Here are a few brands you can look at.

Ariaba Lifestyle

Kenneth Ize

2) Go for brands that manipulate fabric. Some brands do no wrong manipulating fabrics by mixmatching or underlaying and many more other ways. A few of the many designers who do this are: