Farewell Joan Rivers

Hey people!

Its good to be here again although this time its on a sad note. On thursday the 4th of September, the good people of the E! Fashion Police show broke the news of the death of the chief host, Joan Rivers.  I'm rarely phased by the death of celebrity personalities but Joan's passing really got to me, maybe its the love & humor of fashion we share. I'll miss you as my weekly dose of Fashion Police. You are irreplaceable! Farewell Joan! ♡♡♡

I would like to use this opportunity to really appreciate all of you (family, friends and readers alike) for taking out time to read, comment and share. I would also like to charge you to take your life's bull by the horns and truly LIVE enjoying what you do and ready to stand by the consequences of your decisions like Joan did! Here's an illustration I did in respect to the style icon.

As for me I ThankGod for helping me survive NYSC orientation camp! I got to meet a variety of interesting people too. Although at times it could be stressful and annoying, most times its actually fun. Anyways I hope to resume work soonest (fingers crossed) and really start adventuring around town so wish me luck!!

Stay Haute,
Sir Binna.

The Emerald Country of Nigeria

Hello beautiful people!

It is the 30th of September (as I write this post) and while having my evening read of Chude Jideonwo's 'Are We The Turning Point Generation?' I realise its Nigeria's 54th Independence Day tomorrow. At this point my mind wanders into a comparison of two lands in their quest for prosperity at all social levels.

On one hand, most people would know the story of the 'Wizard of Oz' and like most fables it carries a real-life scenario into fantasy. On the other hand, Nigeria, though a land full of opportunities, suffers plagues of violence, manipulations and corruption just like the Emerald City of Oz. All these can also be attributed to the antagonist of the Oz story; the Wicked Witch of the West. 

But back to real life, at what point would Nigeria truly transform and take its place in the world? No one can certainly say but we must do what we can to aid the transformation we seek. I hope I'm not sounding like a broken record but I'd close with a saying from an apostle of change in Nigeria; Chude Jideonwo...

"We should not let what should be stop us from achieving what can be"

Happy Independence Day Nigeria!!

Now in other non-partisan talk, my look here is simply a play at 50 shades of grey but with a hint of emerald green just to be a little patriotic! Lol 

What ways are you inkorporating green to your outfits?

Stay Haute,

Sir Binna.

The 2014 Met Gala

Retail Therapy: Slippers by Kene Rapu 2014 Resort Collection

Thinking about... Rock n Roll

Hey people! Hope you enjoyed your weekend!

2013 Oscars Best Dressed

Lupita Nyong'o in Prada

B L O O D & B A N D A G E S

Hey people! I hope you had a great week!

Here's some random pictures from Sunday afternoon! I'm really getting used to this native thing! It's so comfortable! This time I got to rock my whites with my two-tone Oxblood Aldo shoes!!! Shout out to my sis & nephew (the shoot director) for the pictures!

Rita Ora in Moschino

S P E C T R U M

Hey folks! How's the week going? 

It has been saddening listening to the news and hearing news of death all in the name of seeking employment in Nigeria! We need to keep praying and working to the betterment of our dear country. Don't think your idea or dreams are too little because you'd grow and employ different people. That way you might just be saving lives!!

Hse of Nwocha Presents "Cocoon: The 2014 Collections"

Hey guys!!

Been a minute! How are you all doing! I won't go the cliche route of how I've been so busy with "stuff" , I'd rather just thank God for the things that have been happening in my life lately that kept me away from the blog!! One of them is the opportunity to be on the production team of the Hse of Nwocha Show tagged "Cocoon." Wondering "why cocoon?" We'd get back to that...

Complete Fashion Magazine Feature

Hey guys!!!
Life has been hectic. Workload has been quite heavy. I just finished working on the production of  the Hse of Nwocha 2014 Collections Show with a really cool team and I'm pretty pleased at how the show went. In between I'm trying to round up my dissertation which is on the topic; 'Teamwork'. All these without breaking down & falling ill. Thank God for good health and Beyoncé's album keeping me company. lol

The new issue of Complete Fashion magazine is out with the uber cool duo of Burna Boy and  Lami Phillips on the cover and they both look amazing. The issue also features styling by yours truly taking pieces from the Glitz Africa Fashion Week Runway (check it out here) to the streets in Accra, Ghana.

 

 

Don't forget to grab a copy!

Stay Haute

Sir Binna

 

 

Full Figured, Fit & Fab!!

Yaaay!!!

We made it into 2014! Happy New Year People!!

I hope y'all have your new year goals set! I'm sure a lot of people, myself included have fitness & health goals! So I got into my vaults and found some stylish illustrated ideas for the ladies who are really working it!!

 

Lost Symbols & Shocking Hues

Got to hang with one of my best pals, Robert a while ago around his birthday. Since I couldn't stick around for the party night we had a chilling 'Turnt Up' day! lol

Fashionable Friday + DIY Arrowhead Bowtie

 Hey guys! Its been a little while & I couldn't wait to get back to you, my dear readers. Yes you! I appreciate each and everyone of you that read, comment, share, re tweet and even follow the blog. Thank you for your encouragement! There's been a lot of fashion in the air with the global and local fashion weeks and they've got me so hyped. I hope to share some really cool inspirations & trends with you all soon.

White Grey Black

Omalicha's 2013 Makeover Campaign Tagged 'Reflections of Beauty'

Hey people. 

This strike is becoming overwhelming oo. Please pray for ASUU and Nigerian students. Let God have mercy on us. Even studying is now a problem because we are definitely going to be bombarded with work when we resume. Anyways I've been trying to keep my mind active and here's one of the stuff I've been up to. This one's for the ladies though.

Thinking About... Frosting!!!

Hey folks!

This has been in my draft for a while from my cousins wedding!! I chose to go the native route with a modern day twist!

I got the tunic top from my brother-in-law, which surprisingly fit like a glove. I would have worn white pants but didn't want to look like another 'Lagos Money Maker' so I chose blue. Yea, shocking electric blue pants with a snowflake-looking brooch from my sis! lol
What can I say. I'm blessed and feeling very cool with myself!
#FrostKing
 

Thinking About... Sailing!!

Hey peeps!

Its been a long month & although it seems like I abandoned y'all its really not my fault; having to deal with bad internet amongst other things. You'd think that with my school closed for the industrial action, that things would be easier & I would be posting more.

 

*shrugs*

 

I got together with photographer, Mide Coker of Mode Juridique again who I did the All Black Everything post with a while back. She took these cool pictures.

 

Thinking about... Getting Plaid!

 

So earlier this year I got these pieces from my dear sisters. Head-to -toe Forever 21!! So I thought I might as well wear them all at once!!

Fenix Inkorporated Styling: Yemi Alade's BAMBOO Video!

Hey people! Hope you enjoyed your weekend!

A while ago I got to style Yemi Alade's video for her Bamboo single. It was great, a bit exhausting, but overall it was fun! Here are some behind-the-scenes pictures from the shoot.

 

The accessories...