Voguing It : Ojy Okpe For Mania Magazine

The Nigerian Supermodel is featured on the cover of Mania Magazine 2012 special Travel Issue. Check out the rest of the spread on Bella Naija.

Floral Maxi - Le Petit Marché, May 2011

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Le Petit Marché - May 2011

Bella Naija has uploaded pictures from the most recent Le  Petit Marché that took place in Lagos, Nigeria. The last time i was home i so desperately wanted to attend one but you know how it goes in Lagos...something always comes up. Anyways, i decided to highlight some very interesting products that i so desperately want! How lovely is the yellow tee? Head on over to Bella to view the rest of the pics.

Uju: Nigeria

I love this dress on her. I love that she is not killing the dress with over accessorizing as some ladies are prone to doing. In my head, the women in the background are admiring her. lol.

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‘The Insouciant’- Debut Collection from Alali Boutique

I stumbled upon these pictures on Bella Naija and i was hooked. The collection is from Alali boutique which i assume is based in Lagos but i could be wrong. Bright colored prints and enterprising Nigerians? Count me in. Here is a brief introduction from Bella's website.

Alali Boutique focuses on pret-a-porter. There are no over-elaborate cuts, or avant-garde styles, and I am not seeking for their designs to appeal to me in that way. I want clean lines, a proper finish, and everyday chic sophistication. The appeal- is the designs ability to instill an interest in me to get it off the rack and wear it to a movie with my friends! Dress it up! Dress it down! Channel my style through these pieces. I am not going for fashion, but opting for a platform to express my individual style.

The collection is called ‘The Insouciant’, which means ‘a casual lack of concern or indifference’. ‘Insouciant’ can also be used in place of words such as ‘care-free’, ‘easy-going’ or as Nigerians would say, ‘I-DONT-CARE’. While these words all have negative hints, it is important that such insouciance is not confused with a lack of passion.

‘The Insouciant’ knows what is important to her and is passionate about it, however she also knows that nothing is ever ‘do-or-die’. The Insouciant represents that freedom and liberation in knowing that there are many doors- When one closes, the other opens. ‘The Insouciant’ is an attitude to life as well as an attitude to fashion- it is easy-going, unhampered and comfortable.

 What i like the most about this collection is that it is ready to wear and also shows how you can incorporate pieces from the collection with items already in your own closet. That Dark Fuschia top and the Ankara skirt is a combination every woman can achieve. Here are some more fashion porn for your viewing pleasure.

I want this entire outfit right now!

If you just absolutely have to have one of these pieces in your wardrobe you can contact The Boutique
for prices on their Alali Boutique Blog on http://www.alaliboutique.tumblr.com

From Bella Naija-
Prices range from N5,900-N17,700
For enquiries email us on alaliboutique@gmail.com or call 07066912089 or 08188877088
Follow Alali Boutique on http://www.twitter.com/alaliboutique and on the Alali Boutique facebook group
Credits:
Photography: Peter Bello
Make-up: Lape Oyebanjo
Styling: Odiri Obrutse
Models: Idu Onumonu, Carmen Ohen, Anne Olatunji, Ijeoma Onumonu
Design: Oroma Cookey-Gam

Teal Blazer: Arise Fashion Week, Lagos

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Gold Brogues: Arise Magazine Fashion Week, Lagos

Don't know her name but i want her hair.

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Tiwa Savage: Nigeria

Asho yen gbona!

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Ankara Gown: Arise Magazine Fashion Week, Lagos

Nice way to use all those left over ankara material. :)

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Ankara Playsuit: Arise Magazine Fashion Week, Lagos

  

Its AMAZING the things you can do with ankara!

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Lady In Red: Arise Magazine Fashion Week, Lagos

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Omowunmi; Nigeria

 

I am surprised this is the first time i am featuring Omowunmi on this blog because she ALWAYS knocks it out of the park.

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Anita; Nigeria

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Gbemi; Nigeria

Just another reminder that i need an Ankara Blazer in my life. :(

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Eku Edewor; Nigeria

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Noble Igwe; Nigeria

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Tiwa Savage; Nigeria

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Lady in the Jumpsuit; Nigeria

Bella Naija doesn't have a name for her

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Femi Atilade; Nigeria

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