STYLE ME AFRICA
Today, I am excited to once again embrace my culture by showcasing African fashion. With the impending African fashion week coming up in Toronto on August 18th 2016, this is perfect timing for me to introduce my African look to you all.
African fashion has gained more popularity in recent years and continues to be a trend in the fashion industry. Remarkably, Nigerian fashion designers, drawing inspiration from their African culture and heritage, have demonstrably honed their skills in this area, and proved their talents through impeccable arts and designs. African style has taken a new role in the fashion industry to the extent that Western fashion designers are being influenced by African prints and motifs. Some notable Western celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce Knowles, Rihanna and even the first lady Michelle Obama have on occasions been spotted in African glamorous prints and style. Further, African fabrics such as Ankara and Lace have become so popular, and have made it to runways and red carpet events several times in recent years. One of the reasons for this global illumination on African fashion is that it comes in bold prints inspired by fresh and bright colors, and as such provides a lot of room for some creativity leading to an exciting and fascinating wardrobe.
In my home country, Nigeria, African attire is never complete without a head tie, otherwise known as “Gele”. The Gele plays a significant role in our cultural style, and they come in various fabrics and designs. My favorite is the Ash-Oke fabric. This head tie was a gift from my girlfriend Joy Fasoranti. Incidentally, I seem to have friends who are always insistent that we wear Gele to Nigerian parties hahaha.The Gele brings glamour to the entire look by accentuating and enhancing the facial beauty of the African woman, and it has evolved into a versatile piece ever since African fashion gained international recognition. It can be worn on both Western and African traditional wears which is one of the reasons it is loved by women.
As most of you would agree, wrapping of the Gele can be challenging, however, it does get easier with experience. This particular one was tied by the talented Oluwakemi Martins-Donus ( Donus Hands).
This is me at a Nigerian party that I attended last weekend and it was all about African glamour, elegance and style. My top was designed by a Nigerian fashion designer and it was a birthday gift from my baby sister. The top is made out of French lace fabric and I picked the A-line skirt from my wardrobe. The style is flirty and chic and the trail at the bottom signifies royalty in African culture. This silhouette was designed by no other than Rahymasleek fashion. I finished my entire look with a gold sandals and matching purse. Let me know what you think of the look.
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Nigerian Party, 2015

African attire without GELE
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Kenna Photography- Thanks to my talented daughter for the glam pics.
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Gele by Donus Hands. Follow on Facebook for more trends
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Skirt by Rahymasleek . www. Rahymasleek.com
Gold Sandals by Gucci
Purse – Holt Renfrew
Exquisitely divine. You nailed it honey!💋💋💋❤❤❤👌👌👌
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Beautiful outfit on a beautiful woman..(-❤❤❤
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My African queen😘. Love the outfit and colour. Fits you like glue👍🏼. If am not mistaken, you’re the first blogger I know showcasing an African outfit👏🏽. Kudos and congratulations darling! Keep ROCKING👌🏽😘❤️❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕💕💕💕
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This is heaven on earth … Nice one keep it up.
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No words just fab! Fab! Fab!
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The combo is exquisite, klassy and unique
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Monochrome is it! My tailor nailed this! Right fabric for a perfect style! Wow! I personally created the style and never thot it would be this pretty! One can’t go wrong with pink!
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Beautiful and elegant it looks great on you
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Wow so beautiful and glamorous. I learn alot from you daily
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Wow bring Africa to Canada I see! Thank you for representing the colorful beauty of Africa I couldnt be more proud. Nigeria is proud of her daughter 😊
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Beautiful. Absolutely loved it.
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I absolutely adore this look. You look very pretty in pink darling. And tell Nancy I love her lipstick:))). Have a fantastic rest of the weekend gorgeous.
Fashionably Idu
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U look gorgeous 💕 in d africa outfit, u always nail whatever you put on, but this time , it is hands down. Well done. 👍👌💖 I sincerely love the look👄💋💋
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U look gorgeous 💕 my darling
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My African Queen…you looked adorable on that dress. Gorgeously Fabulous….love you
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Hips definitely don’t lie!!!
Beautiful ‘write up’. Very nice read💋
Keep up the good work girlfriend😘
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Is there anything you don’t look good in? You absolutely slayed this outfit, loved the all through pink, super proud of you my gorgeous sister.
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You rock it too Gorgeous in African Style Glamour all the time
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Absolutely stunning n fabulous😍😍😍😍……simple…classy….elegant….you rock sweetie😘😘😘
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Stunning and gorgeous 🙌🙌🙌🙌. You rock always 👏👏👏👏.
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Looking good is good business 💋💋💋💋 lady Geee💝
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Very nice
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One word…Gone woth de wind fabulous, u show case creativity, finise and panache. Alos u are a breathtakingly fine lady….no if or but…just fine
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My Lady Glamorous A, this is so beautiful. Anything rocks on. I want the number for the designer of the blouse. it suits you perfectly. Your elegant figure is priceless. I always look forward to your weekend post. So much inspiration from your website. ” Gele accentuates the facial beauty of the African woman” HMMMMMMMMNN Austa J. Very proud of you. @ proudfriend and #proudnursecolleague. The lord is your strength. keep it coming.You make us proud.
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The African queen herself. You can pull anything off. This is elegant and gorgeous.Beautiful fashion designer’s display and I am sure you make them proud. Your fashion designers are awesome. I understand that Rahymasleek only sells on the website now. So we need more fashion designers or stylists to make us look beautiful like you. You didn’t disclose the name of the Nigerian designer of the blouse. By the way, your write up is FABULOUS.
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Glamorous Queen, let me start by saying wooooow. Your house is gorgeous. I Love your taste and the interior design. I am not surprised, afterall, is the GLAMOUR QUEEN HERSELF. The outfit is gorgeous and I must say that your beautiful shape even ROCKS MORE. Is not the fashion designers. You make anything look gorgeous. You have the carriage, its just your personality. its who you are. You are classy and elegant. Please keep it coming. kudos to the fashion designers. You make them PROUD.
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I am very proud of you.
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Wow another wonderful write up and showcasing of the African culture and fashion by the one and only Glamorous Austa. Africans and Nigerians specifically are known for their love of fashion and u did justice to this beautiful monochromatic pink ensemble. Thanks for showcasing one of my African outfits dear, it’s no secret I’m partial to African outfits and most especially to the make to measure aspect of it. Africans rock. Nigerians rock… Canadian Nigerians rock… And yes Glamorous Austa rocks baby..,,, Keep up the good work dear.
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The pink is vibrant and subtle and stylish. You have absolutely inspired me to wear more African outfits. When the saying goes, when is never overdressed or underdressed, that is what you do with all your fashion. I love, love, love your sense of style. You can’t buy class, you either got it or you don’t. LADY YOU ARE ONE CLASSY LADY
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The pink is vibrant and subtle and stylish. You have absolutely inspired me to wear more African outfits. When the saying goes, when is never overdressed or underdressed, that is what you do with all your fashion. I love, love, love your sense of style. You can’t buy class, you either got it or you don’t. LADY YOU ARE ONE CLASSY LADY
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The pink is vibrant and eye popping and oh so subtle. You absolutely have inspired me to wear more colors. You either got class or you don’t. Lady you got class .I certainly am a follower
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Absolutely Beautiful! Tres Magnifique mademoiselle Augusta! From the bright nd bold colors to the amazing bele head ties, I Love Love the African fashions!💖💜💙 These are my FAV Fashions and I could wear all day Every day!! Thank You my Beautiful African Queen Augusta! I Love you Darlyn!💖💚💜💙💛
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Gorgeous
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Gorgeously gorgeous. I am loving every bit if it. You are indeed an American Queen. Love it. TOBI.
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Interesting post! I’m in love with the idea of dignity in African fashion. If you love fashion you can check out my blog page at http://www.tastemyjollof.com
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