Layered You might think I’m wearing a dress but it’s actually an ankara top worn over a top (I wore here) that’s worn over a dress (I also wore here). Talk about layering, isn’t that what Fall is about? It’s not always buying new things. Sometimes you need to get creative and work with what you have. Speaking of Fall, it’s unbelievable how beautiful everywhere is now. I’ve never experienced Fall like this; the trees are orange, purple, red… All my favorite colors and it’s an absolute joy walking around because everything is SO pretty! I wish we could just have this and skip the winter part to spring. Yes? I know there have been a lot of outfit posts lately and I’m not complaining (hopefully you guys aren’t either), haha. I can’t write when I’m stressed out so when things calm down, there’ll be plenty more writing but till then, what do you guys want to see more of? What are you favorite parts on this site? I’d love to know so I can give it to you more and make my little space on the world wide web more “homey” and appealing. So, tell me in the comments! I’m taking notes and your comments really do make my day. Don’t be shy or lazy, I won’t bite. Promise 😀 Outfit details Ankara blouse: custom made Booties: here Beaded purse: inherited; similar here Sunglasses: here Necklace:similar here; on sale here Always, Miss LAJA
Triangle Yay for crop tops even when the temperature’s dropping each day! Nothing much to say but success to everyone taking midterms now! Oh and the winners for my giveaway have been announced here so congratulations! Thank you so much to everyone who entered! *Hugs*
Jagged Edges Everything about this look screams SASS and I’m loving it; high bun, sassy ankara jacket, booties of life, sunglasses. Ughh, I love seeing and embracing the edgy side in ankara fashion and myself… It doesn’t happen very often… It’s funny how the weather’s cooling off but I seem to find myself buying more crop tops… How do you explain that? In my defense, it was a warm day. Anyways, I tried the rolling-up-your-trousers thing and I really like how it turned out. I must admit, I always felt I looked awkward in three quarter trousers but apparently not. Plus, I was motivated by these bad boys that just flew in. These booties are soo unique and edgy I can’t even deal. It was lurve at first sight. Spontaneous, but still love all the same. 4 days left to enter my giveaway! Outfit details Ankara Jacket: Custom-Made Bag: similar here Sunglasses: Aldo Booties: here Always, Miss LAJA
The Ankara Robe This lovely ankara robe was given as a gift from my close friend’s mum and best believe it was meant to be a sleeping robe but… It was too beau-riful to be confined to the four corners of my room so I pulled this together. It was one of the more chilly days so it worked out nicely. Speaking of chilly days, it’s been bipolar lately causing my outfits to be bipolar. So expect a few warm weather outfits here and there on here… Haha, see what I did, there? Any-hoo, Demetisk NewYork released his 2014 Fall collection (that looks SO yummm-ayyy) with several ankara robes, so I’m happy to say my instincts are well on their way. Woop woop! Ankara Robe: Custom Made Sunglasses: Aldo Bracelet: Fulfill Jewelry Croc purse: old (but I love this one) PhotoCredit Always, Miss LAJA
Fall Break Though not celebrated by many universities, this break was VERY much needed and I thank God for it. Anyways, it was a chilled weekend plus a Monday and Tuesday of sleeping, chilling and attempting (quite unsuccessfully) to get work done. I also really appreciated the weather this past weekend. It was a rainy but still warm. I’ll pick that over the cold any day! I went on a food tour and got to visit the farmer’s market and of course eat food… I also tried bubble tea for the first time. Nope, wasn’t feeling it at all. Anyways on to the pictures! I’ll let them speak for themselves. And don’t forget to enter my giveaway, one more week left! For those of you that had a fall break, I hope it was replenishing like it was for me and for those who didn’t, ayah, diariz God o! Don’t worry, Thanksgiving is coming… Purple, orange and white flowers… My kinda combo Not that I’ll ever wear this out or anything… Beeswax candles Does this ankara hair-tye look familiar? The cooked samples were SO good *swoon* Ram head… Aries… My friend said this looks like kontomire… She’s Ghanian You know it’s real when it’s half a sandwich on half a plate… Chop knuckle Paid for this later… T’was good though Sneak peak These bad boys just came in… Wherever there was food, there she was… Looks like I’m about to speak into the rod… Always, Miss LAJA
Eleganza I did this engagement/gele makeup look for my lovely, lovely friend. It was inspired by her jewelry, outfit and of course, the gele. Plus, I figured it’s nice putting some new faces here once in a while, you know? It was so much fun playing around with colors and the photoshoot was a blast so shout out to my darling, beautiful, model bride, Zarina! Makeup/Gele/Photography: LAJA Styles Always, Miss LAJA
A Million Ways Ahh, one of those days when everything just works out perfectly; hair [check], outfit [check], mood [check], weather [check]… Now tell me, what more can I ask for? Surely you remember her brother, right? Believe me when I say I had this outfit planned the very moment I tried this ankara croptop for the first time… And that was over 2 months ago. You know when you just see an item, and you’ve basically planned one million ways to wear it before you actually wear it? Exactly! I present to you the first way, in a million… This will definitely not be the last time you’ll be seeing this piece… Yes, even with the funky winter coming. Now, excuse me as I continue to feel fly with myself… Outfit details Ankara croptop: Custom made Maxi Skirt: here Charlotte Russe Wedges: here (also love these here) Aldo Sunglasses: here Dooney and Bourke Bag: similar here Earrings/Bracelet/Ring: thrifted Fossil watch: here Don’t forget to enter my giveaway here! Always, Miss LAJA
She is 54 + GIVEAWAY! (CLOSED) If you don’t know, October 1st is Nigeria’s Independence Day! Osheyyyyyy, the Motherland turns 54 today. Of course, I had to wear my iro and buba to church to represent in the little way I can since I’m not there. It drew a lot of attention but wareva! Check out the gele skillsss! You like? Even with all her wahala, I just can’t stay away for too long. I always say that the “Nigerian stress” keeps me balanced and that’s the honest truth. It feeds my soul. It’s home. So cheers to a new year of greater heights, more responsible leaders, peace and progress. Diariz God o! And with that, I partnered with Fulfill Jewelry on a giveaway as a thank you to everyone that has come with me this far! Entry details below. Outfit details Iro&Buba: Custom-made Fulfill Jewelry Multi-Strand set here Aldo Sunglasses here Fulfill Jewely Pouches here (A CHANCE TO WIN 3 BELOW!) Vince Camuto sandals (old) but similar here and here 2 people (one from Nigeria and the one from US) stand a chance to win 3 Satin pouches each (see here for more) of your choice retailing for $9 each by following the options below. This giveaway ends on the 25th of October and the winners will be randomly chosen/announced here via Rafflecopter. I will send a personal message via Instagram/Facebook to the respective winners and ask for your address with pictures of available colors for you to choose from. Fulfill Jewelry will send the pouches to the winner in Nigeria and the US winner will receive their pouches from me. If this giveaway doesn’t apply to you, don’t worry there will be more to come! Success, my loves! a Rafflecopter giveaway//widget.rafflecopter.com/load.js Happy Independence 9ja, Miss LAJA
That’s A Wrap Debuting this lovely ankara jacket that I’ve had for a while but hadn’t figured out the best way to match it up. The day finally came and I kept it simple with the classic black and gold combo. The weather had been really bipolar so I was glad it was warm that day. Cold seems to be winning *sad face* Finally you can now see that my braids are indeed blue not black… Too bad I’ll have to take them out cause if you can’t already tell, the edges have become rebellious. I had to wrap them FROM the gods… Details Ankara Jacket: Custom-made Dress: Body Central similar (here) Shoes: Anne Michelle (here) Earrings/ Button Bracelet:(Fulfill Jewelry) Sunglasses: Aldo (here) Bag: Aldo (similar here and I also love this one here ) Always, Miss LAJA
Colored Maze Sadly, it was quite cold during this shoot. I guess the cold is in a haste to make it’s presence known. NO, GO AWAY PLEASE! All in all, this ankara dress just has the perfect amount of class and my sunnies add the right amount of sass. Yes It really brightened up my day. Pun so intended. Do you remember here siblings? Yup, she is the oldest of the clan. Ankara+ Braids+ Sass + Class= A happy Miss LAJA Details Ankara Dress: Custom-made Black Croc Purse (old season): Antonio Melani but similars HERE, HERE and HERE Shoes from Payless couldn’t find the exact pair but similar ones HERE, HERE and HERE Aldo Sunglasses (sold out) but similar ones HERE, HERE and HERE EARRINGS: Fulfill Jewelry!!!! Fossil Watch: HERE Always, Miss LAJA