International singer, DJ and philanthropist, Solange Knowles performed recently at The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, in a $158 Boxing Kitten Oxford Top and a pair of Printed Shorts, both from the brand’s Spring 2013 collection.

Boxing Kitten, owned by Maya Amina Lake, is a playful and audacious vintage-inspired brand with signature uses of vibrant African wax block print fabrics. The majority of textiles used by Boxing Kitten are Ankara fabrics.

Boxing Kitten Oxford Top	Print Shorts From Spring 2013 Lookbook

What do you think of her look?

 

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Remember when big afros were a fashion statement of being black? And everyone wanted to be team natural? Well, it’s back and there is a catching trend of chopping off hair and growing it back naturally. While some people manage to pull of this trend, some seem to be better off leaving it alone.

Rita-Dominic	Omawumi	Solange-Knowles

Omawumi has always been a huge supporter of the big hair trend, rocking it since she came up the music industry. Another lover of this trend is Rita Dominic, Nollywood actress. Solange Knowles, International singer, DJ and philanthropist is also an avid afro lover.
But the trend is really catching on and we can’t help but wonder if it is a trend for everyone to follow. We’ve handpicked through some pictures to help us decide. What do you think?

	Shingai Shoniwa

Do you love the trend? Or would you leave it alone?

 

 

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It is time to express you! Statement earrings are back this season in a BIG way! Colorful, huge and sparkly is the way to go. It’s time to let your earrings shine by keeping the rest of your outfit and accessories simple.

We love jewelry that really makes a statement! But we're getting a bit tired of necklaces and that's why we're so happy to say that the trend is on statement earrings.

For quirky and glamorous looks, statement earrings are what you should turn to as they are perfect for partying or adding something extra to an everyday look. Perfect for completing a party outfit or even a casual weekend look, statement earrings are taking center stage as a key accessory this season.

Hope this gives you inspiration as to how to wear your statement earring pieces.

 

 

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Ogo Offodile is a Nigerian born, New York based fashion stylist whose passion for creative expression and eclectic work can been seen across new stands, billboards, and numerous red carpets. Ogo and her sister ChiciOffodile are best known for styling Solange Knowles. Her experiences range from styling fashion editorials to advertisements, campaigns, music videos, celebrity styling, brand consulting, and much more.







She attributes a large portion of her creative influences to the "geek" in her and derives strengths from her vibrant multicultural Nigerian background. With a boundless creative vision, keen eye for detail and versatile approach to styling that explores the unique experiential relationship with fashion, art and technology it is no wonder her work has carved its unique signature and captivated the attention of A-list celebrities and publications like Vogue, Glamour, Harper's Bazaar, In Style, Marie Claire, and Women's Wear Daily.







Capitalizing on what came naturally to them both, Ogo and her sister set up Poodle Pusher in November 2008; a wardrobe and fashion stylist company that allows them to explore their interest and be creatively self- expressive.



 
 

For more on OgoOffodile,
Website poodlepusher.com
Blog strokesonhercanvas.blogspot

 

 

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