2012... So far so good.

2012..... So far so good

I can not believe that 2012  has gone beyond the half way point.  This year has gone by so quickly but we must say and God that it has been very eventful.

Embellish Me has been very busy embellishing several fashion forward people within and without Nigeria.

We had the opportunity of Embellishing very beautiful people in Dubai, France, Gambia, Spain, UK, USA,  and in our very own Nigeria.  We are looking to spreading the Embellish Me love to even more countries before the year finally comes to a close.

Embellish Me has also been involved in fashion shows this year particularly the Tea Party by TW Magazine in June last month.  We have a goal of presenting our pieces in collaboration with a fashion designer in the Music meets runway show this year.  Steps at achieving this are already ongoing.  Any further assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I would like to use this opportunity to thank all our clients this year so far. You have all been wonderful and we can not thank you enough.

Here are some pictures of this year's adventure. 

We have not received pictures from a few of our clinets and some destinations weddings but we will not hesitate to share once they are in.

Enjoy!!!

Janada's friends  - Abuja



Bukola and Fam in Hush Dusty gold - London

Bisi's friends in Lola Gold - Dubai

Bisola in Silver twine - Lagos

Enibabes in SunShine - Hertsfordshire

Yemi and oladoyin in golden petals - Hertsfordshire

Claire in flame orange duchess - Lagos

Dolly in Jane Peacock mini

Ese in Red 'yellow mellow' - Lagos

Lolades Bmaids in Fuschia and ivory yoyo surprise - Lagos

Ife in an ivory bridal piece - Lagos



Enibabes ivory and pearls

Fuschia yoyo surprise

Flame orange Lola

Back feathered top hat

Models from the TW Magazine Tea Party

 wana in cobalt tall order

Tope in Navy and Teal - Dubai

Ij's Bmaids in a grey diaomnte encrusted corsage - Abuja

Temilolu with a Golden Petals fan - Lagos

Lolade with a Pink garden fan - Lagos

Claire in Fuschia Claire star - London

Jane Peacock

Jane's Chief in Jane Peacock - Lagos

Obehi in Ivory Duchess - Lagos

Bukola in a black feathered top hat - Saint sulpice des favieres

Enibabes in black and Yellow

Pink garden

Ebele and Bmaids - Palma de Mallorca 

I hope you enjoyed looking through the pictures.  I can not wait for the pictures from Asaba and the Gambia to come through.  Unfortunately, the pictures from Utah were not sent but we heard it was a knock out.   

Until the next time

Stay Fabulous

High Fashion In the Rain

"Rain Rain, go away come again another day, fashionistas want to play". This song is propably resonanting repeated in many fashionable ladies' minds out there but because its rainy doesnt mean you have to be gloomy. 

Spring time or the rainy season is a time to when your classy and timeless pieces can come out on show.  Some fashion accessories may be seen as over the top or other times  not appropirate in sub saharan countries but totally permissible during the rains.   We get torrential rain on this side of the sahara so covering up properly is not just fashionable but advisable.

Here as some 'must have' accessories that would spring you back in to fashion shape this rainy season and tips on how to wear them.

HATS
Panama, Fedora, cloche,trilby, any type of hat can be worn on a rainy day if you are going for a girly, trendy or smart casual look. It protects your hair and has its unique appeal to each individual.  Try to wear a hat that suits the shape of your face.

TRENCH COATS
Trench coats are perfect for the rainy weather. It smartens up your outfit and keeps you dry.  Go for a light cotton trench coat that breathes.  Avoid suede ones as they could get ruined.  Its always safe to go for a neutral or pastel colour so you can remain colour co-ordinated and get one that matches your height.  A few iches above your knee is a good length.

via fashionjunkii.com

Some might argue whether it is apropriate to wear trench coats in Africa during the rainy season and the answer is YES IT IS. 

I mean if Burberry can make an African Fabric "ankara" trench coat in their Spring/Summer 2012 collection and the US Vogue editor in Chief is spotted wearing one, them YES.

RAIN BOOTS

Wellingtons or wellies as generally called in the UK is another name for Rain boots. 
A little bit of history here for you: It was worn and made popular by Authur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington hence the nickname.
Rain boots can be worn formally or casually.  For work, go for a nice tan  or dark brown colour since the classic black or green sometimes look like work men boots.  If dressed casual, you can go crazy. Add colour and style to your dress code ... green rain boots frog eyes or yellow ones with ducky beak...whatever tickels your fancy.... Let the rain be fun for a change.

LEATHER SHOES
Good quality leather shoes should be worn during the rain... since our climate doesnt really accommodate leather boots (sad face).  Remember to buy protective spray for the longevity of your leather shoes.  Its not a waste of money.  Keep them clean and shiny.

PLASTIC SANDALS

Pretty plastic sandals come rain or shine are very big this season.... from the runaway to the cheap and cheerful.  They are incredibly durable and brigthen up any outfit from you maxi dress to your short and tee-shirt. 

PRETTY BROLLY

Ditch the classic black umbrella and go for something cute and colourful.  Transparent plastic brollies are very in this season.  Polka dots and colourful monograms make these plastic umbrellas stand out.  Its the perfect accessory to add colour and brighten up your look and day.

DISTRESSED JEANS
Distressed, Stone-washed, you name it play a very vital role in this seasons fashion.  Put them to good use on a rainy day.... They dont get soaked quickly and keep you looking stylish.

Other items such as water proof Wrist watches, colourful rain coats with a matching hat and brolly, colourful leather satchel bags, makintosh cloaks and many more are fashion accessories that can add a little colour and brightness to a gloomy rainy day.

TRY THIS...

Popping out to lunch from the office...
White Shirt with a black pencil skirt and a skinny belt.
Replace your Jacket for a nice Tan cotton Trench coat  and your leather court shoes for a tan pair of rainboots with a buckle effect at the top while outdoors

Or at the weekend, wear your skinny jeans or leggings and a nude or neutral coloured tee-shirt or round neck blouse.  Show of your colourful rain boots.  Wear a nice light neutral jacket, a few "ankara covered beads" and top it off with a dark brown trilby and a plastic transparent brolly

or nice white tee-shirt with denim cut-off shorts... a colourful scarve round your neck...  surely your cheeky  rain boots to brighten up your look and a nice cotton trenchy coat.  Wear a colourful leather satchel bags to free your hands or tote daintily  hung aorund your elbow.
NOW, thats my kind of rainy day fashion, boho yet chic, cute yet trendy.  This would keep u singing in the rain.

Send me more ideas of your idea of High Fashion in the Rain....

So till the next time, Take care of you and

Stay Fabulous

Beware! Hen Party in Progress

A hen night is the female version of a stag night or bachelor party, where the bride to honoured and celebrated by her female friends and family just before she's gracefully united with her husband.  It is the most interesting and prestigious party a bride has before her wedding.

The Hen Night or bachelorette party was originally popular in the UK, Ireland, USA, Australia and New Zealand but now is a world wide spread occurrence where the bridesmaids and female family member and friends host the bride and bond before she gets married.  Usually, the bride is not involved in the planning but these days, anything goes.

Having a hen night party is surely not the only way to spend quality time with bride before the wedding day.  There are so many activities that can be done together as a group.

• Spa treatment day
• Go- carting
• Burlesque or belly dancing classes
• Wine tasting and dinner
• Professional make-up session with a professional photographer to take memorable pictures
• Paint balling.
• Cake baking and decorating classes
• Short city breaks

...and so much more but having a themed party and dancing till the sun comes up is always the number choice amongst ladies especially if the bride has a lot of single girlfriends.

My best friend is getting married and we, her bridesmaids and friends had a surprise themed Hen party, where we dressed up as 1930’s show girls. It was a night never to be forgotten and that is just round 1.  Abuja, here we come.

Heres a little sneak-a-peek into our Saturday shenanigans.

Headbands made by EMBELLISH ME

 Absolutely fabulous day and night.

Looking forward to the rest of the celebrations.

Love you girl. Happy Married Life.

 Share your hen night experiences with us either as the bride or as a friend.  We would like to hear from you all out there.

So.... till the next time take care of yourself and 

STAY FABULOUS

YET ANOTHER EMBELLISH ME SIGHTING ON BELLA NAIJA

I am always excited when there's a story about an Embellish Me Bride on Bella naija because the pictures are always so beautiful.

Our Bride, Bisi Sadiq was an absolute gem.  We embellished both her shoes and cluthes for the traditional wedding ceremony and made Red double bow head pieces with an encrusted centre for her friends and family.







Happy married life Bisi

From us here at Embellish me.
Stay Fabulous

Another Embellish Me Sighting on Bella Naija

Another Bella Naija sighting of one of Embellish Me's Brides Sandra Uleyi Ushie looking stunning in her goose feather and diamanté head piece. Shame she only talked about her dress and didn't mention the fabulous headpiece. Oh well, We forgive you Sandra.

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http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/01/18/bn-wedding-belles-10-bn-brides-tell-us-all-about-why-they-said-yes-to-their-dream-dresses/

Fascinators Today

Fascinators

A fascinator, a style of Millinery work is an extravagant headpiece, which can be described to be a cross between a hair accessory and a mini hat.  Fascinators are usually made with flowers, feathers, ribbon, fabric etc. and can be fancifully embellished with crystals, beads, pearls and stones. 

They are attached to the hair on a comb, headband or clip and worn either in the front or side of the head.  They can come in a multitude of sizes from a small corsages to an elaborate arrangement of feather and bows.

Today, fascinators may be worn to formal occasions such as weddings, races and soirees as opposed to the traditional full brim hats.

In Nigeria, fascinators especially ones made from sinamay have always been around but as fashion has gravitated towards vintage and abstract styles, they have become increasing popular with a more exquisite, extravagant and sophisticated twist.  As fashion evolves, headpieces, fascinators inclusive take on different shapes and forms.  The world sat and watched in awe as the guest to the Royal wedding of Prince Philip and Kate Middleton paraded their hats and fascinators. It was absolutely fabulous.

In present times, it is very common for a bride to wear a fascinator as an alternative to a bridal veil especially with themed or unconventional wedding gowns.

Embellish Me specialize in making fabulous fascinators, cocktail hats, neck
Pieces and fashion accessories. Whatever the occasion, LET EMBELLISH ME EMBELLISH YOU.

Until the next time,
STAY FABULOUS