Lisa Folawiyo stays giving me life Andrea Iyamah can adopt me now Tears for this David Tlale (South Africa) dress Aso Oke skirt from Ladunni Lambo (Nigeria), LOVE Onalaja (Nigeria) serving elegance This Odio Mimonet (Nigeria) skirt tho Omilua (Nigeria) taking mixing print to a new level Classic Maki Oh (Nigeria) Oh just another photo…
BRAG 2016
Twirlll Miss LAJA X Mummy LAJA 😀 Loved the decor LAJA X Laquan Smith <3 Mega babe 😀 #StrongIndependentWomen The Honorees From the latest in #LAJAInNewYork, I had an absolute blast attending the BRAG 2016 Gala. BRAG (Black Retail Action Group) is a non-profit striving for diversity within the fashion and retail industry. It’s lovely…
LAJA X Forbes
In my LAJA Aniocha wrap dress Honored to have been selected as a Forbes Under 30 2016 Scholar. It’s a very exciting recognition, cheers to more exciting things to come and thank you all for the support you’ve shown LAJA so far. Much love and have an exciting week! Always, Miss LAJA
Mother Knows Best
Hello lovely, I’m back with another ankara print styling post. I curate this look with 90% of Mummy LAJA’s clothing and 10% mine. It’s a blessing having an incredibly stylish (and intelligent) mother who you can permanently borrow from. This peplum top is a no brainer; the orange and black floral print are LAJA incarnate…
African Print Diaries
The ankara fabrics that we most popularly refer to as “African prints” were not initially intended for “Africans”. When I first found out, I thought “Oh really?😕 Oya continue.” Again, Dutch colonialists imitated Javanese batik to undercut the Indonesian fabric market. Inferior quality caused them to be rejected by local Indonesians so soldiers recruited by…
Naughty & Nice
I came across these editorials and they’ve been giving me nothing but life. Both exuding different vibes but the one thing they have in common? Ankara. I had to share this with you, because this is life. Life, I tell you. I was struck and very impressed by how high fashion but wearable these pieces…
5 Valentine’s Day Outfit Ideas
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I decided to compile some outfit inspiration that has reflected my mood lately. I’ve always believed that we should always celebrate Val’s day regardless of your marital status. You show love to everyone whether it’s your S.O, your parents and even yourself (yes boo, celebrate self love) I always…
Gimme More Flare
Happy February, sunshine! This week has been a whirlwind for me. So many meetings and appointments to keep up with. I wake up and before I know it, the day’s gone. I’m glad though because tomorrow, I’m seeing a BØRNS concert! *jumps up and down like a true fan girl* Being excited is such an…
Purple Enough?
Today’s outfit is too bright for life and I definitely need the brightness and colour in my life considering the tragedies that plagued the news this past week. I’ve talked about it so much and I just need some air to breathe because it’s so darn depressing. I need some change in my life right…
LAJAdages, Your Quotes #7
I find it interesting seeing how people of different backgrounds, cultures etc react to the same adage. I had a conversation with 5 people on theirs. See them below and read mine here. What’s comes to your mind after reading this adage? There’s no right or wrong answer so don’t feel you need to have…