In Nigeria, its quite normal to have tons and tons of weddings towards the end of the year especially around christmas but this year has been quite different. It actually seems like people are running away from the end of the year for their nuptial celebrations. Makes a lot of sense though. The choas involved, finding a tailor (dressmaker) to get all your 'Aso-Ebi' (fabric given to family and friends for the celebration) made, going from wedding party to the next or even having to decide which wedding to go for because you are a bridesmaid or hostess for 2/3 different friends on the same day. Its madness and can be extremely exhausting.
There are still many December weddings but at least theres is an all year balance presently.
Its quite common to find themed Spring, summer and autumn weddings in Nigeria despite that fact that we actually dont have four seasons in this part of the globe. Nonetheless, its still uber fabulous.
Here is a sneak peek into some of Embellish Me's Summer and Autumn weddings and a few fashionistas that Embellished the wedding ceremonies they attended.
Hawa in a Red corsage with goose feathers
Sandra in a white feathered piece with diamonte veiling
sandras bridesmaids in a red feathered encrusted piece
Tutu in Kimora White with pearls
Dolly in Golden petals
Ij and Friends in Silver Row Mini
So many more weddings but the pictures haven't come through yet. I would be sure to share them once I receive them. Here are a few close up pictures of the head pieces used during the summer and autumn weddings.
Bisi's Red doble bow delight
Bisi's shoes for her Engagement Party
Double bow delight
Tutu's Bridesmaids pieces - Turq Silver twine
IB's Old gold yoyo surprise
Tutu's White stones
Tutu's Cascading Pearls
Hawa's MOH's piece
Wannies Bridla Piece
Motunde's Aso-oke Haute Pieces
Sandra's Bmaids pieces
Mena's Lilac/Purple feathered piece
T.O.M with a Moroccan Neck lin
Wannies Bmaids Piece
Ij's Mini Sliver Row
Calabar carnival - Piece for the beauty Pageant
Congratulations to all EMEBELLISH ME brides. We wish you all the Best in Life.
As usually, please lets share our views and comments.
The Elite model look is the largest and most glamorous model search competition in the world.
Beautiful young ladies are scouted for professional modelling careers. It has been very successful over the years but this year's edition was particularly exciting for EMBELLISH ME.
EMBELLISH ME head pieces were used on the models during the fashion show and it was indeed a delight to see how perfectly the pieces matched the various styles adding extra glam to their appearances. Our head pieces were teamed with outfits of fashion big names in Nigeria.
For Pictures, please view the link below
http://www.mypersnickety.com/Events/Fashion
and click on ELITE MODEL LOOK 2011
If you like the pictures, please comment and lets share.
In Europe and the west, summer is at its tail end. Temperatures are still quite high in some parts of the Americas but generally winding down in Europe creeping into the season of autumn.
I am a four seasons fashion believer and follower for sure, it’s just a shame I am predominately based in the tropics. Nevertheless, I still keep close tabs with the seasonal fashion trends without being a fashion slave of course but an avid participant.
This season, there are a lot of CARRY ONs from the summer and some fabulous additions for vanity sake. Here are just a few below
1. Prints, Patterns and Polka Dots
2. Jewel Tones
3. Chokers
4. Go Nude
5. One of the boys
6. Block itc
PRINTS, PATTERNS AND POLKA
Patterns were really big in the summer from the warm mix of colours on ankara - African fabric to the rich and delicate floral designs and prints. Polka dots are back this season in a big way and Stella McCartney’s autumn 2011 collection is totally polka inspired. Other patterns like plaid, tartan and hound tooth are also very fashionably palatable this season. Try to avoid dull colours and mixing clashing patterns. Having a block colour as a base is also a very good idea.
JEWEL TONES
Emerald, my best colour was coincidentally and undeniably the colour for summer. Now emerald has regrouped with family members to take over the autumn - winter season.
Jewel tones like amethyst, ruby, garnet, sapphire and citrine will you give you that opulent and sophisticated look and upgrade you from nice to uber fabulous.
CHOKERS
Yes, Chokers are back in after a very long leave of absence from the fashion sense. This season, fashion designers’ palates have shifted slightly from cascading pearls, beads and medallions to chokers. From feathers to bejewelled pieces, chokers are a necessity for the fashion conscious this season. Choose from the array of bejewelled chokers in different colours and sizes from EMBELLISH ME today.
GO NUDE
Go nude and not naked. Leave a little to be desired. Cream, sheer pink and taupe colours are ever so sexy and feminine. Adding some Chantilly or English lace to the hem line, overlapping the main outfit fabric or as the sleeves is a summer carry on trend into autumn.
Peak-a-boo lace around your cleave or lace higher up the hemline showing off soft silhouettes of your legs is a definite yes to the 5th date with a new guy in your life..... That should keep him around for longer.... if u know what I mean *wink wink*
ONE OF THE BOYS
Despite we are borrowing from the boys, this fashion trend is playful and has an unusual sex appeal. A white or pin-stripe shirt tucked into tailored tapered trousers and a cheeky pair of suspenders is guaranteed to turn heads at the office. Waist coats, Cummerbunds and bow-ties are also hot this season. Wear an ankara cummerbund and bow tie with a white shirt and black short on your next night out and dazzle all onlookers. I am particularly excited about this trend. LOVE IT.
BLOCK IT
Bold colours are totally in this season from the 1960's shift dresses to bold hued jeans of the early 90s. Lime, orange, fuschia, yellow, you name it and the great thing about colour blocking is you can mix and match without the fear of clashing. Its fun and exciting. I love it. If in doubt, use a neutral colour to balance the match. Gold, tan and black are particularly helpful or maintain the same colour from top to toe.
So many other fantastic trends this autumn but for digestion purposes, we would leave it here for now.
I would love to know what you think. Let’s share other hot trends and pictures to welcome in the Autumn season.
