Picnic in Lagos by Nicole Asinugo, featuring CEO Dancers’s Ezinne Asinugo, was born out of Nicole’s personal desire to see a picnic that reflected her cultural (Nigerian) heritage. She wanted to show a group of friends with bold individual styles, coming together to have their own version of a Western picnic. On her blog Nicole says, “We so often […]
Author Archives: Nikki Billie Jean
Fisayo Starts off her post with this: “Ankara is Always Relevant” Ankara / African Fashion is a huge trend now! But if the trend dies (I hope it does not), it will still be relevant for people like Fisayo and myself because this is apart of our African culture! — Now, Fisayo is looking ever […]
What a regal prom outfit! Amari is looking like a true African Queen.
Hi Everyone! Happy Friday! Today’s Ankara Street Style of the Day is Yvonne Ben of The Kalediscopian Yvonne is wearing a Green African Print Blocked Outfit! I did not even notice it until now! Her top and bottom are in different prints! Nice Job on the mixed Print Look Yvonne! She finished off her look […]
Today’s Ankara Street Style of The Day are Alice Gyamfi & Senya Donkor.
Today’s Ankara Street Style of The Day is Brandon Seron! Brandon Seron is wearing a Custom Chez Kevito Ankara Print Tunic with a Train! I love this creative spin on a tunic! Very different and innovative Brandon is also wearing a matching hat which compliments the look really well! Love the outfit Brandon! Check out […]
Happy Monday Everyone! Today I present to you Nana Nkrumah & Rico Lamptey’s Dashiki Print Outfit for Prom Nana is wearing a red dashiki fitted gown and a matching clutch! She finished off her look with gold accessories and a slicked back bun. Her date Rico went for an all back suit look and accessorized with a red […]
Hey Everyone! Today’s Ankara Street Style of The Day isBeauPatra on Instagram! This a simple yet elegant eye catching outfit! The lime green kente print head wrap compliments the prints in her dress! In her Instagram caption she says,” Make it Simple but Significant” And her outfit is simple, but yet significant! Original Picture (HERE) […]
Looking for an idea for you next gown to wear to an event?I got you covered! Here is a gown made by Joann Mardea aka Lady Afrika on Instagram She is wearing a Green and Purple Gown and made the Ankara Print Fabricthe element of surprise by adding it to the skirt and back of […]
In Honor of Throw Back Thursday I decided to re-introduce this awesome collection by Ituen Basi! Back in 2010, Ituen Basi Independence Collection went viral and took the internet by storm. The collection features eclectic mixed print Iro and Buba Ankara Print Outfits with Ankara Print Shoes The […]
What a chic maternity editorial! Malaika Bolatiwa & Rita G Photography collaborated to create a set of very fashionable and chic maternity photos! Malaika is also working hard in the gym to lose the baby weight! She is around 7.5 Months Post Partum and has a 6 Pack Coming in! Keep Up the Good Work! […]
Afros on Fleek! I love this new collection ! from By Natacha Baco Their Muse Collection 2015 includes: Ankara Print Jumpsuits, Fitted Dresses and 2 piece outfits to name a few! I am digging the Solange/70s vibe from this collection. Would not be surprised if I see Solange rocking some of these looks in the […]
Hi Everyone! Happy Monday! Today’s Ankara Street Style of The Day is Lingy aka Ling Was Here Lingy is a a Puerto Rican/ Black Seamstress, Professional Make-Up Artist and Youtube Vlogger. Someone gave her the Ankara Fabric as a gift and she decided to make a 2 piece Ankara Print Suit! She finished off the […]
Yesterday, my brother Nick went to prom. He is a senior at my alma mater Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C.