Valentine Carryover

Hello beautiful people, welcome to my blog.

Valentine was a week ago but it continues for me everyday .... here I am in the cliched red that is worn to mark the day.

Valentine has now turned into a really big deal, it wasn't as big a few years ago. It is good for the economy and businesses as it provides Opportunity to make money for those that retail products and provide services fitting for the season.

I think everyday should be Valentine as we need to show those around us that we love them all the time we have the opportunity to as tomorrow is not promised.

I had malaria that day so I was just home hence the carryover and this post.

Let's talk about the beautiful red set from Zeech.

Zeech is a Nigerian brand that stock beautiful outfits in plain and patterned designs. You can reach them on Instagram @zeech_ng

How did you celebrate Valentine 2020?

Thanks for stopping by:

XO

Debs with Nine Lives

Hello beautiful people, welcome to my blog.

I got these beautiful Ankara prints from Debs clothier  and got it tailored by Nine Lives and Styles.

The pants is my favorite part of this set:

I restyled the jacket in these two ways and will update this post when I restyle the pants.

You can contact both brands via their Instagram;

Fabric; @debsclothier

Tailored; @ninelivesandstyles

Thanks for stopping by;

XO

The Acropolis Park

Hello beautiful people,  welcome to my blog.

I was wandering on the streets of Instagram one day when I saw a post by a friend of a birthday shoot that piqued my interest.  The lady photographed was beautiful and so was her outfit but what struck me the most was the location of the shoot. 

I did my research and struck gold when I found the page of The Acropolis park on Instagram and Facebook and it has been pure Joy since then.

The Acropolis park which is situated at Plot 3873 E27, Apo resettlement  in Abuja Nigeria is a perfect place for events, shoots and relaxation.

I have been to several event centres in and around Abuja and the Acropolis park is one of the best I have seen for weddings;

Office / work events / birthdays etc

Picnics;

Relaxation after a hard day or week

The park is also photoshoot appropriate because of its picturesque nature.

I shot this look at the park;

 The staff are courteous and ever available to attend to all your needs.

I will recommend this park for your next event.

Contact them +234 903 003 0888 and +234 803 306 1476 to book a space today.

They also have presence on Instagram as @theacropolis and facebook.

What do you look out for when you are looking out for location for an event? 

Thanks for visiting my blog.

XO.

Happy new year

Hello beautiful people,  happy new year. 

It is a shame that I am only wishing you happy new year today 15th of February,  I have no excuse but I will try and do better. 

A lot has happened since I have been here;

I started a business.....I now sell afordable and unique accessories. The name of the company is "ile.esho" I will do a proper blog post on that soon.

We celebrated Christmas, new year and 1st anniversary of my dad's death.

I am very hopeful that this year will be a good one, God sparing our lives.

The ankara set I am wearing is from @mayrushonline who you can find on Instagram.

Which of the styling of the top is your favourite?

Thanks for visiting my blog.

XO

Brand Spotlight: Unknown

Hello beautiful people, welcome to my blog.
Today I am showcasing a made in Nigeria brand called Unknown.
My relationship with Unknown dates back to 2016. I went to a friend's house on this fateful day and saw a beautiful Kaftan hanging as she was preparing for an outing. It was love at first sight with the outfit and I had to have it.....I got the brand's number from her and the rest is history.

My first Unknown piece

Unknown is an Abuja based Nigerian brand who believes that no tiny label should stop you from being your stylish self. Their level of excellence got them to second place in MSME Awards 2019. And I can testify to that as I still rock all the pieces I got from the brand since 2016 to date.

Unknown stocks beautiful Ankara dresses

Skirts and tops

Mixed prints

and even non-ankara pieces in different styles.

You can catch them on Instagram @unknownbrandng or meet them at the Naija Brand Chick trade fair happening on the 7th of December 2019 at Edmunds Event Centre, 80 Dabras Hotel Wuse 2 Abuja. Their retail price is from 5000 to 15,000 Naira.

My favorite is the shirt dress that I belted, which is yours?

Thanks for stopping by:
XO

World Bank’s #Blog4Dev Writing Competition: What Will it Take to End Child Marriage in Your Country?

Deadline: 20 November 2019
World Bank is seeking applications for its #Blog4Dev Competition which is an annual writing contest, inviting young people to weigh in on a topic critical to the country’s economic development.
The competition is a way to engage Africa’s youth and provide a platform to share their views—and solutions—about development topics that are important to them.
Topic
What will it take to end child marriage in your country?
Prizes
Winning authors are eligible for several prizes, including being invited to attend a dedicated program during the World Bank – IMF Spring Meetings 2020 in Washington DC, opportunities to represent Africa’s youth at high-level events, a chance to intern at a World Bank Africa country office, or an opportunity to have applicants blog published on the World Bank Africa blog Youth Transforming Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the #Blog4Dev competition, applicants must:

• Be a citizen of any of the 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Be between the ages of 18 and 28 years of age on November 30, 2019.
• Currently reside in a Sub-Saharan African country

Selection Criteria
The winning submissions will be selected based on the following criteria:

• Originality
• Clarity in Writing and Presentation
• Practicality and Relevance
• Potential Impact on Development

How to Apply
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo DR, Congo-Brazzaville, Cote d Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Reunion, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Western Sahara, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
For more information, please visit World Bank.