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A Meal Of Sorts

I doubt I’d taken leave of my senses, in the kitchen I look at the toast cut in cubes and the filling I had tossed together. Thinking of her beautiful locs as I slide stuffing into bite-size sandwich. I drive a stick through four sandwiches when I’m done, arranging them on a plate with learnt precision. I grab a pinch of spring onions and scatter the vivid green over the plate. I look down, I’m…

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A handful of Good People

He walks in wearing baby pink shorts and a white tank. His ripped arms over compensate. He sits  before me and tells a story. He is the hero risen from a sunken place. A captain of his ship, except for now, sitting nervously before two huge LEDs, a camera, and a handful of good people… 

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Bearded Men Clan

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'A Man About Town'

‘A Man About Town’

“A well-suited man is a sure way to a woman’s pants heart”  - Anonymous. I’m not one to dispute this, at least not while staring at the vibrant, eclectic collection by Nigerian design label, McMeka!

As was intended, my eyes are drawn to the bright red and blue, the aesthetic of that briefcase. I love the deliberate over-sized lapels and that asymmetrically cut deep-green piece. If you ask me, I…

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'A Man About Town'

‘A Man About Town’

“A well-suited man is a sure way to a woman’s pants heart”  - Anonymous. I’m not one to dispute this, at least not while staring at the vibrant, eclectic collection by Nigerian design label, McMeka!

As was intended, my eyes are drawn to the bright red and blue, the aesthetic of that briefcase. I love the deliberate over-sized lapels and that asymmetrically cut deep-green piece. If you ask me, I…

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Well-suited!

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#HairInspiration

I went natural exactly 3months and it’s been fun growing, exploring and finding which product is right for my hair.

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When was the last time you looked in the mirror & thought, with equal measure of vain and guilt; 'this dress is smoking hot!?' Well check this collection out! I know lots of people stay away from wearing faces but this vibrant, sequin, print party has me re-thinking my style boundaries. It's smoking hot! Yes literally! Designed by Nigerian label Lanre DaSilva Ajayi for Dolce&Gabbana concept store in Milan, this Pictorial Expression transitions beautifully from its edgy editorial appeal into chic night-out wear. Here are a couple of my faves from the collection... Photo Credits: Photographer: Moussa Moussa Hair, Makeup & Styling: The LDA Team Model: Oby To buy a piece from the LDA design label visit their flagship boutique at 1B, Lanre Da Silva Close, off Hannat Balogun Dolphin Extension Ikoyi, Lagos | Call [phone] | Visit www.lanredasilvaajayi.com