Every woman must have atleast 2 basic tees in her closet whether for random errands or occasion, which is also a great option if you are looking for lowkey vibes. YES we are into curve-hugging designs, everyone wants to enjoy a good body con dresses , tops etc but no doubt sometimes we need loose, breezy pieces for comfort too. One fun thing about big tees is the complete comfortability. Trust me, the feeling is like taking a cup of chill drink after a stressed up day. I don’t know about you but some days all I want to do is put on a big tee(T-shirt) and call it a day. Most times, I will say that the fashion statement is underrated. I know some people might pop up the question why? Anyway am going to brief it up because most people don’t really understand the fashion world, which makes them probably go for the bold fashion sense which might not fall into the occassion of the day.However, learning how to dress up a big tee (T-shirt) is a skill everyone should not delay to master. Their are different ways to rock your big tees (T-shirt) and look really fashionable but let’s highlight a few;

As a dress : Questions like how is that possible!! Lol don’t worry trust me on this one. I see it as fashion sense that portrays Uniqueness and class simultaneously all you need to do is try to rock it with fishnet, boots and fashion accessories.

Ankara skirt :

All you need is to be creative with your ankara skirt style to bring out the sense of hotness and confidence. Just choose a unique design then rock with a graphic or plain tees and thank me later. Trust me you can never go wrong with the African print .

With a short:

Most people will be screaming in their head Ahh!!! is damn too casual. A tee with a short might look casual depending on where you are headed but wearing a pair of heels or sneakers elevates the boldness.

Jean especially the mom jean : Jean and a tee are classic combo that shouldn’t be underestimated by even the most fashion forward women. Both of these pieces are very comfortable and can be worn for event that requires little or more formality. Combination of them create an unstoppable radiant look.

With biker short, waist belt and sneakers:

This is what I call the peak of comfort and class. Damn the look is what i call gorgeous especially with a ponytail hairstyling.

Believe it or not solid tees work well as the foundation for your outfit. They are very comfortable, simple and extremely versatile. Go get more of it and rock the world because is an amazing place.

One of the recent Fashion Statement in the world is the “Contact lens” which is an artificial device whose front surface Substitute the anterior surface of the cornea. Also known for its exceptional charming eye look and can be worn for two major purposes;

Cosmetic purposes

Refractive purposes

Both involves maintaining personal hygiene to avoid cases like protozoan infections like Acanthamoeba.  As much contact lenses can be worn for two major purposes, research have proven that the percentage of people that put on contact  lenses for cosmetic purposes is at the increase and also people who wear it for refractive purpose include cosmetic purpose as one of their reason. Some give reasons like “ Spectacles  makes me look unattractive”, others “ ohhh!!! My eyes feels so heavy with a pair of glasses” etc. contact lenses can come in different color depending on your fashion taste and statement but the most common colors include brown, honey brown, sterling grey to mention a few.

       There are different types of contact lenses I bet a lot of people don’t               know about that but do not worry, here is a quick rundown about them;

Hard lenses : they are manufactured from polymethylmetharcylate. which has a high optical quality, light weight, durable and cheap but it also has its disadvantage which is it been practically impermeable to oxygen.

Rigid gas permeable lenses: they are basically hard but due to their oxygen permeability they are regarded as semi-soft lenses. RGP are commonly manufactured as silicone acrylate a copolymer of PMMA and silicone containing vinyl monomer.

Soft lenses: they are the most common and most prescribed in clinical practice. It is made up of Hydroxythylmetharcylate  which makes it the most comfortable.

In as much as we have listed the types and purpose of contact lenses in the fashion world, Contact lenses still have its “DO’S and DON’TS which helps to maintain the natural lens and the artificial lens.

        RULE GUIDING CONTACT LENS WEAR ( DO’S AND DON’TS).

1. Always wash and rinse your hands thoroughly before handling your lenses or touching your eyes. 

2. Clean your lenses after removal as indicated by healthcare practitioner.

3. When handling your lenses, work over a clean flat surface.

4. Make sure the lenses don’t discolor the lens.

5. Make sure you remove frequently especially when it does not involve extended wear.

Since we have been talking about the purpose, types and rules guiding contact lenses, it is advisable you also know the indication and contra indication of contact lenses because it serves as a tool to determine when to wear to contact lenses.

 

Indication of contact lenses include; 

for preventive cases such as prevention of symblepharon.

it can also serve as operative indication in cases like viterctomy etc.

Some of the contra indication include ;

Mental incompetence

Poor motivation 

Chronic blepharitis and recurrent styes

Corneal dystrophy

 These and more are the indication and contraindication of contact lens wear. It is advisable that before you make use of the contact lens whether for refractive or cosmetic purpose you endeavour to observe the necessary rules and go with the motto “ CONTACT LENS HYGIENE, CATCHY EYES, CHARMING LOOK (C^3)’’.

Are you a fashion lover? 

Did I just hear someone say No!! Dear can’t believe you are missing out on the uniqueness of fashion but not to worry am here to bring it to you, whether you have issues in making right decision on the proper outfit to be found in your closet or  difficulty in combing colors and patterns.

If you among the Yes candidate trust me you are on the right path. As days pass by so does fashion either by been created or recreated, as a fashion lover or someone learning how to combine style knowing the important outfit to have in your closet and how to style them is very necessary. As much as there are different outfit for different event there are outfit that hit the spotlight in the sense that one can wear them at any time and still look outstanding such outfit are advised to be found in every closet and they include:

A LITTLE BLACK DRESS:  On my top list is this fascinating style known for its comfortablity is good for every lady to own a little black dress because it can’t disappoint quote me on that.  Little black dress can be rocked by heels, flat shoes, sneakers etc all you need is choose a date for the event and let your little black dress speak for you.

POLO: Always ready to serve at all time, about 90% of people own a polo in their closet and is worn by both male and female because of its availability and can be worn by a pair of jeans, a plain trousers. Try to get a Polo if you don’t own one.

JUMPSUIT: You will agree with me that “Jumpsuit” is one of the fashion that has beat the taste of time. It comes in different colors and one can’t be shabbily dressed when putting on a pair of Jumpsuit. It can be worn for professional event, casual event and wedding event all you need is to choose your choice of color and design for your jumpsuit  , a pair of heels,  good hair style and a proper makeup then you are good to step out.

PANTS: I know a lot of people will say Ahhh  Pants!!! Don’t worry is not the regular underwear kind of “pants”. By pants I mean the stylish plain pants worn by both male and female that comes in different colors, mine I prefer the red pants maybe because I have a thing for red colors. It has been proven that no matter the color of pants all you need is a good combination, Pants can be worn with Blazers and an inner wear with a pair of heels. Pants can be worn anytime and for any event. Get yourself Pants , save yourself from what to wear problem.

Fashion is interesting and stress free all you need is try to get yourself updated , also try to get your closet updated. I  hope this really helped in the updating of your fashion journey. 

The word “Creation‘’ has become an important part of our existence and can be defined as; construction of ideas or reconstruction of old ideas into a modernized one. One can also define it as action of making something new and fresh. Creation always occurs in our daily activities starting from how to create a good decoration, creating a new recipe down to how to create a new style. It's been said "everyone is a creator" one way or the other because the act of creation is now a part and parcel of our daily activities.

 In as much as everyone can be called a creator, there are people who do exceptionally great in creating ideas. To be able to get that kind of perfection in the act of creation whether a contentwriter, fashion writer / designer certain factors should be considered:

 

1.   Be Observant.

 

In my opinion, this is very necessary because you can’t be a good creator if you can’t take note of your environment and the activities happening. In terms of fashion, a good fashion designer/stylist should be able to observe new trends and be conversant of environment in the fashion world.

 

 

2.    Be a Deep thinker.

 

This comes immediately after observing, the act of thinking really helps a lot in creativity. It brings you to the world of great ideas. By thinking I don’t actually mean the shallow kind of thoughts, but the ones that triggers you to think like there is no box and turn mere imaginations or ideas into reality. In the fashion world, both stylist, pattern makers, fashion journalist and an illustrator need to be able to see fashion in different perspectives. For a good creativity, whether as a content writer, fashion designer or anything that requires creativity one has to develop the act of thinking. Which brings us to my motto “Talk less, think deep, create more."  It can serve as a guideline.

 

 

3.    Read and learn from Previous Ideas/ work of people.

 

There is a saying no one knows it all, there fore, we actually add to our knowledge by checking and reading people work. Learn to open your heart to more knowledge and ideas for better creativity, as a fashion journalist, it's  advisable to watch fashion shows, read magazines, articles of pervious people because it goes along way in stimulating fashion creativity.

 

 

4.    Prepare for a few Failure.

 

Most people don’t attempt anything because of fear of failure, the word “It wasn’t Successful”is like anallergy to some people that they despise to hear it which gives them little or no courage to attempt. As one in the fashion world you need to be openminded to failure and try to keep on trying till you achieve the necessary result bearing the Saying "NOTHING GOOD THING COMES EASY" at the forefront of your mind. That way, you have to work for it.

 

 

5.    Communication skills.

 

Been able to relate your ideas with others with the similar vision is necessary for a successful creativity both in fashion world and writing.  It opens your mind to other ideas, share ideas, collect and communicate you ideas.

 

  Creativity is very important in our daily activities because our life rotates in the world of creation so is important to take note of these factors and more factors which wasn’t included in other to perfect our world of creation both in fashion world and any other thing in our environment. Trust me if we put all these on check our daily life will be more comfortable and the fashion world would be full of many unique and colorful patterns.

Fashion is not an isolated factor of clothing but a connection to our lifestyle, personality and various cultural heritage which redefines ones personal identity. Just as fashion is seen as a signal of personal identity, it can also have influence both socially and psychologically. Fashion can be classified into different types Style, Basic or Classic, Trends, Fad and Fashion Forecasting.

According to editorial policy of fashion theory, the journal of dress body and culture defines fashion as “ The Cultural Construction of Embodied identity which encompasses both street styling, fashion created by designers and couturiers”. These can be showed through fashion shows where fashion stories can be communicated either by Formal Fashion shows or Informal Fashion shows.

Fashion is a changing trend with a great definition of trial and error, what was considered Fashionable a few decades back might be synonymous to killing fashion. Oleg cassini; a reported French born designer quotes “ Fashion anticipate and elegance is a state of mind a mirror of time in which we live a translation of the future and should never be static.”

Fashion designers and Pattern makers create fashion and accessories sometimes according to the culture of a tribe or country. Just as culture is a diverse so is fashion therefore various fashion designer and pattern makers have their different concept and ideas in creating a chic. People that create and wear culture related fashion most times have the mindset to educate and showcase cultural identity.

Culture is beauty and different styles defines culture. In Nigeria there are a lot of amazing cultural heritage and attires but the most identified falls into the 3 major ethnic group which are the Igbo, Yoruba and Hausa.

IGBO’S : The Igbo men traditional attire in the ancient days was just wrapper and was decorated with ULI BODY of different shapes and designs but the modern traditional attire for Igbo men is called ISIAGU mostly worn when collecting their Chieftaincy title with a pair of trousers and title holder’s hat or Okpu Agwu. For women puffed sleeved blouse along with two wrappers and head tie.

YORUBA’S : They take pride in their attire and have very wide range of clothing materials. The most basic being the Aso-Oke a hand loomed cloth of different patterns and colors sewn into various styles. They also have OFI, ARAN, ADIRE.

HAUSA’S: They are men are identified by their elaborate flowing gown known as Baba Gida and huluna whereas their women wrap around robe called “Abaya” with a matching blouse, headtie and henna designs on their hands.

Despite the diversity in cultural heritage, fashion has found a way to bring togetherness where people wear different attires without putting in mind the tribe.

About 90% of ladies have difficulty in predicating what they might need in their hand bags every day. With early office work, coffee dates, emergency meetings and beyond, the day can take us in many directions. Since life can be so un-predicated there are few things that are expected of you to have in your handbags.

         Trust me as a lady everything has to be on check from beginning down to your hand bag, it is not just the handbag but the one with the basic filled items. So, if you do not have these items you are not ready to hit the road.

        I have gathered few essential that are helpful to have in your handbag. These items helps to prevent state of emergency and disarrangement.

1. Cash

       This is on my top list can be in different currency. It drives your need whether home or somewhere else no matter what, do not forget or skip to carry cash along. Trust me you are incomplete without cash no matter how little believe me you don’t want to stand alone in between your friends wishing; ‘’ I hope I would have carried some money along’’. You never know what desire or when you desire because of money is the only solution for all monetary needs.

2. Pads

 

    I call it the ‘’ emergency pads’’. Though you are familiar with your cycle please always have your little friend at all times to avoid unnecessary drama.

3. Tissue

     Ladies please do not ever head out without tissues. It is unattractive to keep breathing heavily because you don’t have a tissue on hand to blow your nose. Also is absolutely wrong not to clean up after using the restroom.

4. Make up bag 

     For every woman this is among the major thing required of you. It may not necessarily contain every make up accessories but the essentials like mirror, lipstick, powder and powder brush should be available in other to keep up with the good appearance throughout the day.

5. Perfume

      As a lady that lingering and captivating scent is expected from you always.

6. Lotions

     No matter how little endeavor to have it on you always because it helps to moisturize your hands and legs when you feel dry.

7. Hair brush

    Your clothing can not be complimented without a proper organized hair, the hair brush serve as a help for disorganized hair for an outstanding look.

8. Sanitizer 

      Add it to the list of your essentials not only that it keeps hands germ free especially during this pandemic but also gives this awesome smell.

9. Mint 

     A lot of ladies do not really take note of this but it is really necessary because bad breathe after meal is really a turn off. So, make sure you have a mint or gum for a minty smell.

10. Pen / note book

    This is not only for women but also for men. It makes you a good planner and always helps you to take note when necessary.

 11. Portable charger

     We use our phones more often than any other thing. The like hood of it shutting down during needed is very high, it is advisable to get yourself a portable charger.

12. Wallet 

     A lot of ladies will be like ‘’ what am I even doing with a wallet’’. Don’t worry you really need it for avoidance of unnecessary misplacement of cash and cards. Try as much as possible take make your wallet a portable as possible.

 13. Safety pins

     Though under rated they serve as life savers in cases of emergency.

               

  Apart from the regular underwears, there are other important clothing that should be found in a ladies closet.  This clothing can differ according to the owners style, personality, lifestyle and preference.

   Most women find it difficult to choose a particular clothing for a particular occasions. Therefore, having a closet built on a streamlined selection of items makes day to day dressing infinitely easier and prevents " I have nothing to wear" statements. This concept helps to maintain your new work from home routine.

   Building up a right closet is quite challenging starting from when to begin and how the wardrobe should look like is much of a problem. There can never a woman out there who hasn't stood in front of her closet and thought " I have nothing to wear" some women even  find it difficult to build up a right closet but don't worry here are some guidelines that will serve as an excellent primer;

1. A T-SHIRT: This tops my list on the right clothing to have on your closet because you can never go wrong with a pair of T-SHIRT. This can be in different colors but preferably a "white" which really looks stunning with a pair of jeans.

2. AN EVENING GOWN: A flowing luxurious dress usually worn to formal or dinner occasions. Also known as court dress based on its creativity at Royal court. This creativity is usually from luxurious fabrics such as chiffon, velvet, satin, organza and silk.

3. A LITTLE DRESS: This is among the list of closet staple. It can serve as a "throw on and go" piece and a must have in every woman closet.

4. BLAZERS: A structured outwear is one thing you can always count on. A Blazer is a master piece that can be worn with tee or blouse and still looks fashionable.

5. JUMPSUIT:Made from soft and comfortable fabrics " jumpsuit " is one of the most popular summer outfit to wear. Mostly worn by parachuters and sky divers in the year 1919 for jumping. It has been re designed to a more fashionable clothe that gives an outstanding look to a wearer.

6. CARDIGANS: You can't give a list of closet staple without mentioning a "cardigan". Named after JAMES BRUDENELL and was modelled after the knitted wool waist coat that was worn by British officers during war.

  Cardigan was worn by both male and females to prevent cold  which can be in form of a jacket or a sweater.

7. BLACK PANTS: By this I didn't mean the underwear kind of pants but a plain pair of black trousers. Black pants have found its way back to the fashion trends because of its uniqueness and  been able to be rocked in all occasions.

  Wearing a pair of " black pants" with a pair of shoes, boots or sneakers for a casual outing can never go wrong.

8. HAIR ACCESSORIES:  During the ancient days "hair accessories" were worn during formal occasions but now they have become one of the everyday fashion items.

  Hair accessories, not only because of the outstanding look it gives the wearer but also the beautification it gives the hair. This can be in different styles and design according to the wearer concept. 

   It can be in form of traditional hair accessories or the regular casual hair accessories.

9. HAND BAGS: This is one of the most important must have essential in a ladies closet. Infact without a hand bag as a lady your closet is incomplete.

    Handbags gives your dressing a more outstanding look and adds to the beauty fashion. My advice to every lady is if you don't own a handbag you need to get one.

10. SHOES(HEELS): it is a necessary commodity that should be owned by every lady. Whether a flat pair of shoes or a pair of heels both can grace an occasion and gives that fashionable look.