Stephanie Linus Daily

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  • Fashionista On A Budget? 6 Ways To Keep You Looking Like A Million Bucks!

    It is no longer news that Nigeria is in a recession and most times, it means is that people get to buy less for more. Not good at all, right?

    One thing I am sure of is that, recession or not, Nigerians love to look good. You only need to go on Instagram to see the latest aso-ebi styles that are trending to confirm. If anything, our fashion industry is even growing faster than ever before. But I know that things are not always as they seem, and even when we want to look good, we have to be wise about spending.

    So these are 5 tips to help you stay fashionable without breaking a bank:

    1. Look for Sales, Deals and Discounts:     At this period, you can’t afford any money going to waste. Keep your eyes on the look out for sales, deals and discounts. It’s a good thing that Easter is coming because many online shopping platforms offer their best deals during special periods like Mother’s Day, Black Friday, Christmas etc.

    2. Considering Selling or Trading Clothes You Don’t Wear: If you have nice things you don’t wear or use, consider selling them. That way, you make some extra cash to buy the clothes you really admire.

    3. Take a Friend along when Shopping: This is for those of use that have the tendency to overspend. Make sure you take a friend along that would keep you accountable. Be careful to ensure that this friend does not do the exact opposite (Lol!).

    4. Shop Off-Seasons: This may sound ironic, but a price surge usually happens when demand is greater than supply. So for example, a Red dress would be more expensive during Valentines season. Shopping off-seasons means you shop ahead of the season to avoid paying more due to high demand.

    5. Be Creative: Believe me, there are many creative ways to stay fashionable without poking holes in your pocket. Read fashion magazines, and try to recreate the styles there at a lesser cost. Repurpose your old clothes by bringing them to life with a little bit of DIY hacks. The good side to this is that you do not have to worry that someone else is wearing the same outfit as you.

    6. Shop Locally: This may be a good time to cut down on shopping at those international stores and ‘Buy Nigerian’ to keep costs lower.

    SDL Fabz, how do you maintain a “slaying” look even in the recession? Share your tricks in the comment section *winks*

    xoxo ❤️ SL

  • Help Me Pick A Dress

    It’s a bright sunny day and I’m in the mood for wearing something floral and breezy.

    I have this white pair of sandals and I’m fond of wearing them often with leggings. But I’d like to change thing up a bit and pair it with a dress.

    So, do you think this Carrie printed boat neck dress will do:

    printed dress 1

    Or the Mahaut sleeveless striped tank top & Eleta striped asymmetric maxi skirt

    Dress 2

    I love both dresses but I can’t seem to pick one. Which should I go for?

    Photo Credit: Bergdorfgoodman.com

  • Groovy Friday: What Not To Wear To A Wedding

    Hi SL Fabz,

    The weekend is almost here, and I’m sure we are getting ready to unwind and have fun.

    Most of us would be attending wedding ceremonies this weekend, right? I think I hear ‘Yes’. So, let’s have a chat on outfits that shouldn’t be worn to weddings.

    Fashion in its ever evolving nature has ruled out some of the things we took as norms with regards to wedding guest outfits. Previously, the rule was that only a bride should wear white on her wedding day, but that has changed. Now brides even dress their bridesmaids in white and sometimes ask their guests to dress in white too. (Remember Solange’s wedding). But I still know some people frown against this.

    However colours aside, there are some outfits that are just not cool to be worn to weddings. I asked a few people and this is the list we came up with:

    Ladies:

    1.  A very short dress
    2. A very tight dress
    3. A very tight and short dress
    4. A super sparkly dress
    5. Anything too loud or garish
    6. A dress that exposes too much cleavage

    Men

    1. Jeans trousers
    2. Sagging trousers
    3. Shorts
    4. A hooded shirt
    5. A t-shirt
    6. A tuxedo (only meant for the groom)

    The overall idea when picking an outfit for a wedding is that what you wear should not outshine the bride or groom because its their day not yours. Also, don’t dress too casual or look out of place.

    Dearest fashionistas, I’d love to know what you think. What are the outfits you shouldn’t wear to a wedding? What is the most ridiculous thing you’ve ever seen anyone wear to a wedding?

    And, if you were a bride, would you like anyone to wear a white dress to your wedding?

    Let’s discuss!