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.

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!

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

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
 

J Reason presents 'The Mood' Resort 2013 Menswear

Hi guys!

 

So i was fortunate to cover a fashion presentation by Jide Adedeji, creative director of the design label J Reason, showcasing his summer collection to select guests by the relaxing sea side view of the Ember Creek in Ikoyi.  The collection boasts of bespoke menswear with an air of functionality, sportsmanship and style.

 

Hosted by Sheifumi, the mood was set indeed for the young fashionistas and enthusiasts of Lagos with light drinks, finger foods and a great DJ. Here's a little of all that went down. Enjoy!

 

 

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!!

Thinking about 'Black n Blue'!!

 

What's up folks!!

Happy New Month! Welcome to the second half of the year, though it started on a Monday! arrgh1! Thank God though for the six months gone by!  

MAXIVIVE presents 'ITELE'

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