Stylenspire: Fall Into Prints, Pattern and Texture this Autumn

SHOP STYLENSPIRE

Ankara print maxi dress
— Stylenspire.

Mink fur cape, handmade stone carved necklace and earrings, Leopard print heels

— Stylist own.

Stylenspiration: "Imagination is a revelation of the truth that lies within each of us. Be creative! Be beautifully styled! It's a reflection of the inner you." Y.S

Ankara print maxi dress — Stylenspire.

Rabbit fur collar, handmade stone carved necklace and earrings, Sunglasses, Leopard print heels — Stylist own.

Ankara print bootcut pants

— Stylenspire.

Faux fur vest, Turquoise pin, Pink silk blouse, Purple wool blazer, Box chain clutch, Multicolored tiered earrings, Grey toned leather booties, Sunglasses

— Stylist own.

Ankara print bootcut pants — Stylenspire.

Two piece Jacquard vest and jacket, Turquoise ring, Turquoise leather glove, Multilayered pearl necklace, 

Pearl drop earrings, Grey toned leather booties — Stylist own.

Ankara print bootcut pants — Stylenspire.

Black+White stripped jacket, Turquoise ring, Turquoise leather glove, Multilayered pearl necklace, Pearl drop earrings, 

Grey toned leather booties — Stylist own.

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Photography by Keyla for Grace Michael Photographer
Stylist by Coco Cuffie
Makeup by Erika Barnett; Lash extensions by The Luminary
Hair by Thierry Baptiste (loctician); Bankhead (barber)
Model: Zenobia

Stylenspire: pops of color - loads of charm

World Wide Wonders, 

I know its been ages and I apologize for being amiss. 

A lot has been going on, like I predicted last Spring, and it has been a wonderfully challenging journey. It turns out that I've been having an affair. 

Yup! 

You read it right.

Now it's full blown into a romance that was ordained. 

Truth is I cheated on my fears; broke up with my doubts and married my dreams. 

Once I let go of the nothingness in doubts and fears, my attraction to my dreams started growing incredibly. Not to over romanticize this, but I fell in love with my dreams all over again. Sharing my daily style chronicles on this blog led me back to my love of designing women's fashion. I used to push back designing into the 'some day-one day' slot, until I got to the cross-roads of 'now or never'. 

I chose now in the Spring of 2014 and exactly a year later this Spring of 2015, life has been a victorious journey of pain, passion and praise. 

In the months that have followed since I last blogged, Stylenspire has branded into a full handmade clothing line for women, including the launch of the online shop on Etsy.

Just this past season, I have been able to showcase my debut collection at the RAW-Natural Born Artists GRANDEUR event, the MIDWEST FASHION WEEK opening ceremony of EMERGING ARTISTS, and the POSH FASHION SHOW.

There's so much more to share, so stay tuned and come alongside with me on this Stylenspiration journey!

 

Outfit deets: 

African Ankara Print EMMA MIDI SKIRT - by Stylenspire

African Ankara Mixed Print UNO BLOUSE - by Stylenspire

Cuffed Jeans - William Rast

Cuff Bracelet - Juicy Couture (old)

Ring - My Cousin's (old)

T-Strap Open Toe Pumps - Sam Edelman (old)

Stylenspiration: "She believed she could, so she did." anon

Stylenspire: made to measure

With the turn of the season, fair weather and blossoms inspire us to see newness in everything all around us. Hence, seeking the new in self and style is a sure thing for us world wide wonders. Perhaps, it is a season to take a different approach to seeking our higher self and also how we acquire our fashion. 

Through a decade's experience of custom-tailoring special occasion clothes for women, the trend of bespoke tailored everyday fashion has finally caught on and I thought to share some of my current creations with you.

Be stylenspired to add uniquely tailored custom pieces to your wardrobe. Imagine that you have the say so in all aspects, from the fabrics you use, to how each design is tailored just for you.

Enjoy!

Outfit deets:
Bespoke Tailored by me - (1)Water Color Charmeuse with Sequined Tulle overlay midi skirt
(2) Camouflage Charmeuse with Camouflage Tulle overlay midi skirt
(3) Ankara skirt with Mesh overlay
(4) Ankara off-the-shoulder jumpsuit
Styled with - BCBG Maxazria LIZA knit tank +
BCBG Maxazria EVE top in DUSTY OLIVE +
LYDELL NYC statement necklace +
Juicy Couture mixed metal & rhinestone necklace +
H&M cropped denim jacket +
THEORY blazer

Stylenspiration: "Stylenspired with you in mind - custom tailored just for you."Y.S

Stylenspire: spring pursuits

Just as I have broken free of the winter vortex I got sucked into, I get sprung into a deluge of spring pursuits. In a good way though. The frost is gone and the air is lighter, the warmth of the sun has lost its cold glare and the rain has come. All wonderful changes that usher in the Spring season and a long list of to-do, the biggest part being a new move for me.

I am sad I have been unable to blog for a while, yet joyful because there is newness all around me with lots to accomplish. While the Creator reveals His glory with this budding season - both in my life and in nature, I spring forth into all the promises it holds and the fulfillment He'll give. 

My pursuit of fruitful finds may keep me away from blogging much this season, but I will look forward to when I am settled and able to share the joys of style art with you again.

I am so grateful that God "sends the rains in their proper season - the early rains and the late rains - so we can each bring in harvests" of the abundance of His Beautiful Grace". "For He is about to do something new. It begins to happen even now. Do you not percieve it?"
DEUTERONOMY 11:14  and ISAIAH 43:19

Outfit deets: 

Washed Denim Jacket - BAR III (old from Macy's)

Metallic Glazed Lace Skirt: Bespoke tailored by me / DIY (Fabric from Joann's)

Crystal Tri-Color Leather Bracelets - Jessica Simpson (old from TJ Maxx)

Ring: Swarovski Crystals

T-Strap Pumps: Ivanka Trump (old from Nordstrom)

Stylenspiration: "Spring happily with all the beauty in bloom." Y.S

Stlyenspire: dress revival

A few months back, I had the opportunity to design and style for a Charity 'Murder Mystery Dinner' event sponsored by Honor Without End, Inc - a not-for-profit organization. 

I was offered to showcase some of my bespoke designs and have recently decided to share how I styled them with you.

As is my norm when it comes to designing, the traditional Nigerian/African fabrics were infused with Western elements of fashion to create the style art I wanted. My models were 'girl-next-door' young ladies and it was such a joy to work with them on this night. They each had their unique personality, owned each style and brought to life the mantra "there is no passion to be found playing small…" Enjoy!

 

Yours truly... 

Outfit deets: Elie Tahari Teal Zip-Back Jacket // LaROK Cropped Sequin Jacket // Express Mesh Tank Tops (teal and maroon) // BCBG Maxazria Satin Peplum Jacket // Shoes (each model's own) // Everything else designed by me with Swiss Voile Lace/Ankara/Batik/Mesh/Satin Fabrics

Photos: joyfully by Renita Hills

Models: Jocelyn + Celina + Amanda + Cassaundra + T'Amara  

Style Artist: Self