Hey, I'm back.
so sorry I've been away for this long. i deeply apologize. My Internet is really shitty, so it usually takes forever for me to upload pictures; the past few weeks have been quite interesting.
while in Lagos for le petite marche (May market) i meet this really nice lady who bought a dress from me. she loved it so much she called back saying she was opening a boutique in Lagos,(which would basically stock beach dresses and accessories its called beach living) anyway the point of this story is that i was asked to design a line of dresses for the shop.
so in my absence from blogs ville I've making pretty dresses. its going to be called Akpos Okudu for beach living. Hopefully my Internet behaves so i can put up the pictures of the dresses.
OK now back to Nigerian style.

lace.
I Have a penchant for dresses; long,short ,pencil,flare,tulip,bubble,origami, be it in dreamy chiffon ,whimsical organza,tulle,satin buy especially lace.
Full on lace frocks or just dresses with bits and pieces of lace.As much as i love this fabric i have to admit its not the easiest for me to work with; however I'm going to be incorporating (not sure about that word,couldn't think of something else.) bits and pieces of lace into my next collection.
I'm in love with all kinds of lace from french,Chantilly to dry lace, Bali lace and even crochet which i consider the cousin of lace.Below are some beautiful Nigerian ladies rocking some REALLY pretty lace outfits.

Reni Folawiyo.This dress is sooo beautiful.

Zara Okpara in Jbl top.





model wearing Tiffany amber and Tundun Peterside rocking same dress.

images-this day style.

LABEL LOVE- JEWEL BY LISA.
JBL is undoubtedly one of my favorite designers.And i don't mean favorite ''Nigerian'' designer, i mean favorite like 'favorite, favorite'. I absolutely heart how she interprets Ankara; mixing it with bits and pieces of silk and of course her signature embellishment.
In my opinion Lisa Folawiyo, the amazing lady behind JBL is (partly) responsible for all the love Ankara is receiving in Nigeria and the rest of the world; perhaps that's a huge statement to make but i don't remember any other person that worked Ankara like she has. She took Ankara from your traditional Nigerian up and down and totally made it FABULOUS.
What i think is really amazing about her label is that you can see constant improvements. It used to be all about cute jackets, dresses and shorts now its pretty much everything from pants, bad ass blazers and the likes.
Lisa folawiyo's latest collection for arise Africa fashion week was definitely my favorite.
here are some pretty outfits by JBL.



















images-Thisday style, bellanaija, truelove w.a, fashionafrica .

THE LITTLE WHITE DRESS.

The little white dress is one fashion staple that is certainly taken for granted. A must have ;especially for fashionistas that live in the tropics,as white has a cooling effect and also gives an aura of innocence.The lwd in my opinion is the ultimate blank canvas, as it gives you the chance to jazz it up with accessories.
it is can be flirty,feminine,fun,chic..... it can take you from day to evening depending on how its worn.It's a refreshing change from the overly hyped little black dress(lbd).
here are some of my favourites rocked by celebrities and my Nigerian divas off course.


kate moss topshop. roberto cavalli.

tiffany amber

jewel by lisa

images-thisday style,fashionchip.com,truelove mag.