GIRL ON D FENCE

My lucky skirt!

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The amazing designer, Marayah O happens to be a friend and mentor of mine. I got this MO beaded skirt on sale about a year ago and I've rocked it every way!
Good craftsmanship is hard to come by, many washes later, the lace is still yellow as ever.
Not a single bead is missing!
I call it my lucky skirt because I met someone amazing while wearing it...pictures below!

Red and blue

2013-07-15T12:28:00.000+01:00

So i rushed out of church after sunday school to take these pictures before the main service started.

I forgot to put on any jewelry except my wedding rings.

Tom ford glasses- LYDC London briefcase - Shoes are by a dodgy dubai designer . lol

I think i'm cross-eyed! lol

I love this skirt to bits! The shirt was given to me by my aunt. For someone who loves playing safe fashion wise, i consider this a daring outfit. Boring me, right?
I'm hanging on to this blog for dear life. sometimes, i get so busy, i forget i have a blog. its that bad. Sorry for the hazy pictures. took them just before the skies opened up.

STREET STYLE: GRACE

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Grace is petite with a very ladylike sense of style. Enjoy

STREET STYLE

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YEWANDE- MODEL

DEOLA SAGOE- DESIGNER

DARA- EVENT PLANNER

So, im back from the wedding hiatus. Over the past few weeks, my lifestyle and schedule have changed a lot. I've never been much of a poser as you all know, so i have decided to make up for this with street style ! Gives me time to showcase Nigerian style in its splendour and variety while i pose as my schedule allows. Am i smart or what? *huge grin*

UBER CASUAL

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Whenever i have to go to the mall, Here's what comes to mind ;something loose, something short, a huge bag and a pair of flats.

I maintain that i bent to scratch an itch! Watch -Chanel J12. A gift but i guess you can get one from the POLO store in VI.

Necklace- Street store

Top- wrangler (shoprite ikeja mall), shorts- Mr Price, Bag and Flats- Atmosphere.

Hmm... i may be off for some days. I'm getting married next weekend! I'm excited, frustrated and a little crazy. I'm probably the perfect bridezilla or something..Aaannnnnyyyyyhu, I care not! April 13 is my day and i shall do as i wish! #sticks out tongue for emphasis#

Warmth 2.O

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Warmth 2.O by davina200790 featuring poleci

Poleci
$68 - theoutnet.com

Yves Saint Laurent slim fit pants
$400 - farfetch.com

Giuseppe Zanotti high heel sandal
$925 - colette.fr

Hermès gold handbag
portero.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs bracelet jewelry
$280 - asos.com

Tatty devine
asos.com

Pim Larkin bracelet jewelry
piperlime.gap.com

John & Pearl triangle earrings
$44 - wolfandbadger.com

WARMTH...

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I love warm,vibrant colors paired with neutrals any day.

I guess i have a thing for leopard skin print too...

Bag- Baby Phat. I've had it forever. Shoes- Atmosphere.

Watch- Citizen. Wire and bead bracelet by Kate.

Atmosphere tee. I've also got it in Olive green. Their new tees are super chic and comfy.

Pants- SELECT.
These pants started out as a boot cut pair! I'm crazy right? i was craving the cropped look so i chopped 'em up :-)

i love my orange lippy! Neckpiece- Street vendor.
And one last crazy pic; Just cause i can!

KOMOLE

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So, here i was, trolling through Bella Naija as usual and then i saw this! Deola Sagoe's Komole collection. If this doesn't represent the true spirit of retro Nigerian beauty, I don't know what does...

These are the pieces i love the most. The intricacy of the fabric is out of this world.

Wont do 'anything' to own material stuff, but i'd do ALOT of things to lay my hands on this frock!'

Wardrobe Basics.

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Wardrobe Basics. by davina200790 featuring guess

Alexander McQueen bustier dress
$2,120 - brownsfashion.com

Equipment blouse
modaoperandi.com

James Perse short sleeve tee
stylebop.com

Jane Norman scoop neck tee
$12 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Wallis black blazer
wallisfashion.com

Golden goose
thecorner.com

Alexander McQueen high waisted black shorts
alexandermcqueen.com

Scotch & Soda stretch pants
$130 - scotch-soda.com

Guess
$130 - welikefashion.com

Guess? jeans
$135 - zalando.co.uk

Even odd legging
$37 - zalando.co.uk

KG Kurt Geiger high heel
$180 - kurtgeiger.com

Studded shoes
maurices.com

CÉLINE tote bag
buyma.com

Rope pearl necklace
$335 - astleyclarke.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs gold bangle jewelry
$275 - asos.com

Henri Bendel white pearl earrings
henribendel.com

sweet peach

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sweet peach by davina200790 featuring round earrings

TIBI sleeveless dress
tibi.com

French connection blazer
usa.frenchconnection.com

Sole Society high heels
nordstrom.com

Chanel
bagborroworsteal.com

Sonia Rykiel bracelet jewelry
thecorner.com

Forever 21 long beaded necklace
forever21.com

Pim + Larkin round earrings
piperlime.gap.com

WILL(What I've learned lately) MAKING DO

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I'd love to have these christian louboutin June pumps. hmmm...perhaps if i sell my car?

I can afford these. Zara pointed vamp shoes. Order here

I've wanted this Jane sandals ever since i saw fellow blogger Karla Deras purchase 'em.

I ordered this Zara option here to satisfy my craving. It also comes in plain black and looks just like the Saint Laurent, but i fell in love with this coral/gold combo instead.

We all lust after the pricey designer items. i do too, but i know there are more important things in life. So,while waiting patiently till i can afford such stuff, i will find what is closest to them on the high street and be happy, content and grateful for the gift of life. After all, dead girls don't strut.

FINALLY...

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I missed doing this...while i was gone, i wrote my final exams and got my dream job as a fashion editor, plus i'm getting married next month! I'm stepping into a new phase of my life and i sure ain't leaving my blog behind.

dress- Boohoo.Denim Jacket- Thrifted

flats- Atmosphere

This used to be a bubble dress(those ones with the poufy bottoms. Hope i got the slang right.).Anyway, i looked like a donut in it,so i ripped out the hem and had it sewn straight.

Did i mention that a long sleeved jean jacket in a dark wash and a lighter one with the sleeves ripped out are must haves? They fit everything and never go out of style.

The cuff is a gift from my friend; winnie and i bought the ring from a street vendor.

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The purse is thrifted too! oh well, what can i say? Funny enough, my definition of thrift comes in two dimensions, used and new. All the 'thrifted' stuff in this post were purchased new, but dirt cheap! keep your eyes open girls, you don't need to break the bank to look good...

LUSTING AFTER...

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cropped pants just got apple shape friendly. these doesnt taper off totally so it balances out a top heavy frame. Like mine!

I want super curly brazillian. its a bit hard to find.

*sigh*

*Double sigh...

Victoria Beckham bell dress from 2012

I just couldnt stay away any longer...

TO INSPIRE THE MEN...

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pick out fun hats, and never be scared to rock stylish shorts.

embrace color with your shirts. stainless steel jewelry last almost forever and cost less.

funky leather bracelets and Gshock watches are in right now.

Genius is a friend of mine who just happens to have good taste! gone are the days when Nigerian men dressed in bland clothing. Embrace patterns, colors and accessories made from diverse materials ranging from rubber to titanium. i hope this post inspires guys.

PS - I know ive been away for a while, im working on re designing and branding the blog...pls bear with me. .

EXAMS are over....yaaay!

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L-R me,seun,tooni and sewa.

i let out my inner J Lo. scraped the hair back, dark eyes, loud orange lipstick and huge earrings!

forgive the painful smile...i was speaking when tooni took this.

and then we went shoe shopping at Diva's shoes and bags...and we went home with some fab peep toe shoes you will see later.

The long and tortuous exam month is over! and i am back in form. my friend sheun who goes to school in Ukraine is home for the summer and we had a girls day out with shewa and my cousin tooni. we hooked up at the mall for food, ice cream and some shopping...i needed that!

layers.I LOVE! ( one skirt two ways)

2012-06-21T15:28:00.001+01:00

i have a thing for layered skirts. they work wonders for my apple shaped body. layered skirts balance out a top heavy frame and make the legs look lovely. My exams are starting soon and im so eager to get it over with. Wish me luck!

fashion.me

2012-06-18T03:40:00.001+01:00

bag-forever 21here / watch-Tiffany here/ cougar shoe by Monsoon here/ cuff here/ neck piece-monsoon here / Monsoon dress here and Tiffany earrings here

I just joined fashion.me, a new social network for fashion lovers. #bliss!# I warn you, it is addictive!here's a trend page I created. I am absolutely lusting after every item...happy new week!

work WORK work

2012-06-17T02:17:00.003+01:00

You know Davina is busy when...

I pack my hair up into a bun ,use next to no makeup and wear my knock about jello sandals.

I got this size 16 marks and spencer shirt from a classmate who sells only shirts. I never pass up a good white shirt. The loose fit gives me room to move on a day spent doing buisness and running errands,

SCHOOL STYLE...

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Jumoke.

Penzaar

socialite, event organizer, class clown!

and my Bestie, Dara; yep, she's still stuck in her skirt phase.

This is my own form of street style. If you receive lectures on a campus like mine, wearing heels and certain colors are an absolute no no. The terrain is craaazzzy! Then again, school rules forbid clothing that "exposes" the body. Examples of these are tank tops and tubes or corsets. #rolling my eyes#. This segment is for those who still mange to keep it together and look stylish despite the constraints...

A scarlet frock

2012-06-04T23:03:00.002+01:00

Jeggins- Denim co/Watch- Lorus/Bag- Hermes/Shoes- Desert Noble

The buttons make this dress so lovely.

i attempted a skyline manicure and this is how it turned out..DO NOT LAUGH!.

In case i hadn't mentioned it before, the color red is a favorite of mine.I had a rather horrible weekend and i just needed this to brighten me up. My mom's friend brought this dress for me all the way from China. i cannot pronounce the name on the Label (lol!) but i love it.Contrary to the popular belief that Chinese goods are inferior, the fabric is lovely and I've had this for 2 years and its vibrant hue shows no signs of dullness. Thumbs up for China! Uh, and about that halo manicure DIY i promised... from the look of the "skyline", i don't think i should attempt it! *giggles*

TREND ALERT!...Flatforms

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Jessie coral suede flatforms. just N5000 HERE

get them here

Riri neva lets a good trend pass her by...

Its okay to suffer for the sake of fashion in a pair of sky high Loubs, but I'm a fan of any trend that gives comfort. Flatforms give you added height and balance like no other shoe can. they've been all over runways for a while now. Pair with a short dress or distressed skinnies and you're good to go. That said, i'm still wondering if i can wear 'em!

TREND ALERT!.. Halo Nails

2012-05-31T22:47:00.003+01:00

A cooler version.

Nail trends never cease to get me excited. the double color trend is recycling itself, now all you have to do is ring up your nail color with another shade. Diy and how-to coming up soon...

Life's Little Pleasures...

2012-05-29T23:11:00.000+01:00

watching a pretty baby play.

New flats that i really need. so what if everyone else has a pair!

my new Hermes FeuDou bag. A precious and expensive gift from a friend who understands my love for bags.

The design on my new tee which im gonna rock soon. ok, some of my pictures showed up...i don't know how, im just grateful...more to come. Xoxo

i love...

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pretty DIY polish

A large slice of red velvet cake...yum!

friends with style in a skirt phase...


and a good bunch of braids!eyes-sleek midnight eyeliner/ brows- Tara brow pencil in dark brown/lips-Mary Kay gingerbread

My camera seems to have misplaced all my recent photos! these are from my phone because i can't not blog..lord help me

HER SKIRT PHASE...and a fab weekend

2012-05-15T19:29:00.000+01:00

She has tried, without success, to teach me how to pose!lol. skirt- thrifted/ watch-swatch irony-shoes- dollhouse

Shades-mango/Gold Earrings- gift from her gran

garbed in traditional ankara cloth for the wedding

Rose ring- the school vendor/ earrings- fashion jewellery/glasses-gucci

My friend Dara is experiencing what i call a "skirt phase" she just got 5 different skirts and she's been wearing them one after the other! the lovely maxi skirts look good on her( she's a model). i love the look, but it just wont suit my body type. Anyway, i HAD to show u guys so i took these pictures as we set out for lectures. also added some snaps from my fun weekend (weddings all the way!) Have a lovely week!