FASHION FADES, STYLE IS ETERNAL

When legendary designers such as Coco Chanel said this, they were not joking. The world of fashion is ever changing and trends come and go quickly. One moment it’s all about rocking the neons and pastels and the next everyone is crazy about metallics and all that shimmers. Some of you might still be wondering where exactly I’m heading to so let me bring you out of the dark. True African Women, the most important thing ever is to ALWAYS stay true to yourself, your roots, and, your STYLE!

In this day and age, a lot of us are, to put in simple terms, FASHION SLAVES. We seem to wear whatever is trending just for the sake of it being a fashion trend of the moment. Or, even worse, we think that just because Solange or Oge Okoye look nice in something, we also can automatically look equally fabulous in it be it fiery red box braids or a bustier. It is important to note that celebrities should be your STYLE not FASHION icons. By that, ladies, I mean you should watch the way a celebrity whose style matches yours dresses. For example, if you have a versatile and elegant style like that of Genevieve Nnaji, then try emulating her fashion choices, it is that simple.       

As I’ve mentioned before, trends come and go in a flash. No matter how many people are following the trend or how gorgeous whatever is trending is, do not succumb to pressure. You should only invest in trends that suit your style, your pocket and the life you lead. Following a trend that will cost you a fortune or is not for your body shape will leave you broke AND you will be a serious fashion disaster which you will regret.

 A very good example is the time when Rihanna decided to dye her hair a sexy, fiery RED for her album, LOUD. This made a lot of us feel like we could also rock an entirely RED hairdo. Some looked A-M-A-Z-I-N-G while with some, it was actually scary. This is mostly for that daring diva who not only has the LOUD personality, but the perfect skin tone too. 

                 Riri rocked it - could you?

 So that is basically it True African Ladies. Refuse to be a fashion slave. Remember that celebrities might have access to every designer but that doesn’t mean that whatever they rock is going to be nice on you. Follow trends that suit your style and that way, you are being true to yourself like every True African Woman should be.