Totally Ankara.. purely African!!

With Africa naturally being the motherland of beautiful and exquisite things, Having the Ankara effortlessly take over the fashion industry shouldn't come as much of a surprise. "Ankara"  is a very colorful and vibrantly patterned cloth made of 100% cotton or cotton poly material.

 

Ankara was initially very prominent in West Africa (and still is) but with the dawn of a new decade the style has quickly gained fame having not only spread into the entire African continent but also gaining acclaim in the international market; finding home in various personalities and celebrity figures' closets as well as gracing numerous fashion runways. 

 

 

 

 

 

The now famed Ankara was normally adorned as a casual everyday wear...today however the style has become a preserve for social occasions such as weddings, cocktail parties and for some this serves as a very chic official/ semi-official wear.

 

 

 

"Ankara" is no longer solely used to make attires ... it has diversified into accessories, shoes, bags, and even umbrellas who would have thought!

 

  

One can pair Ankara accessories with all types of dresses, jeans, printed/patterned blouses and much more...be careful however of very bold patterns seeing as the accessories are already pretty detailed.

 

Different styles of rocking the fabulous "Ankara" ...

 

  

 

 Ankara swim wear inspiration...

 

 

Celebrities in Ankara styles...

 Gorgeous...the dress complements her skin tone.

 love this dress on Gwen...stunning!!

All hail the Ankara!!!

Stylishly Preggers

For a while now I have found myself making this statement on several occasions; people are either getting married, 


or getting babies...

based on the fact that many of my friends are either walking down the isle or are soon getting a bundle of joy...but i digress.

Being preggers has seen some ladies dress up very frumpish in oversize and unflattering clothes throwing style and trend out the door. The good news is that hope is not completely lost for the stylish ladies who are wondering what to wear and how to best celebrate their new found shape...at least for the next nine months or so.



Maternity clothing has come a long long way from the unattractive baggy dresses and dungarees our mothers had to put up with...to very fitting, very trendy outfits that make you proud of showing off your body.



Let's take a look at some evidence proving that being preggers doesn't necessarily mean being frumpy!!

 Street style...

 Gorgeous...very simple and stylish!!

 

 

 

 For that glamorous night out...

 
 

 

 Well ladies, there you have it...there shouldn't be any reason not to rock that baby bump.