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Fashion Fridays: All-Denim Everything!

Date: Sept 6th 2012- Day One of Fashion Week

Occasions: Fashion’s Night Out/ Chic ‘n’ Kinky Natural’s Night Out

Dilemma: What to wear

When stepping out on the first night of Fashion Week, ya wanna look your best… usually. But with a limited budget and not a whole lot of time, I decided to shop my closet. A funky yet comfy look for the natural hair event I’d be attending was needed, so my favorite pair of jeans was a sure thing. Now, do I do a cami and a blazer? A white tee and beaucoup accessories?? Welp, at the back of the closet hung an old friend- a western-style denim snap button-down shirt. But a denim top AND bottom… how would that look? 0_o *cue banjo-playing quartet*

Once again, Folake Huntoon of StylePantry was in my head! With this style post, I was reassured that an all-denim ‘fit was all good. BOOM!

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With my favorite summer fedora, nude pumps and a tan belt to break up the monotony a bit, I was “ret ta go”!

At Chic 'n' Kinky's Naturals Night Out

So, how did I do?! ^_^

My look... Western Denim Shirt (Old): Gap- similar here, here and here | Skinny Jeans: L.O.G.G by H&M- I like this Old Navy pair here and the H&M skinnies here | Nude Patent Platform Pumps: ShoeDazzle- check out these pumps by Jessica Simpson or this pair from Chinese Laundry | Fedora: Canal Street Vendor- try this Forever 21 version here or this one on Amazon

So ladies... How do you do your denim? Share your comments below!

Until next time fashionistas!

xoxo

~Toia

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Some of you asked for this one, our latest Black Girl Killing It, Supermom Folake!

How would you define your personal style?

I'd say it's Three's company meets Woodstock meets Today's fashion! 

Do you find that you follow fashion trends, or do you play by your own rules?

I have always played by my own rules, but I also follow fashion trends for the job. It's possible to see a sprinkle of "trendy" items in some of my looks.

Are there any colours you tend to shy away from, and if so why?

Probably black. That's because where I'm from (Nigeria), you only wear black when you are mourning the loss of a family member. But I'm learning to incorporate black pieces here and there.

When you hear the term "Black Girl Killing It" what comes to mind?

Damn! She served! Do I need to translate that?

Do you accept anyone's critique or are you confident in your style choices?

I'm naturally a confident person. I don't "dress" to please or to be critiqued. If you like it great, if you don't more power...

As a child were you always into clothes or did you grow into your own fashion sense?

I have always been into clothes. So much so that my father enrolled me into a fashion school at the age of 15.

Do you participate in your local fashion scene?

Not at all. I'm quite low key :)

How does your day to day life factor into your wardrobe choices?

I'm blessed in such that I work for myself - which means no dress codes. To be honest, I don't think my outfits through. I wake up in the morning, open up my closet(s) and get inspired. However, I do have three kids that I chase after on a daily basis, so I put that into consideration :)

What is your greatest fashion pet peeve?

Wearing leggings as pants.

What is your favourite trend right now?

I'm partial to the whole 70s theme :)

Have you ever tried your hand at design or sewing?

I have a clothing line. I have always had one. WeWeClothing.com - Which just got picked up by Zulily.com, so all feature designs will be for them, sold by them.

Are there any designers that you like to wear or whose clothing stands out with you?

They are way too may to mention. I'm drawn to bohemian inspired pieces from high to low end.

Your five must-haves as a girl: 

Faux fur vest

Maxi dress or skirt

6 inch platforms

big sunnies

big bag

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