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Winter Black…How to wear Black Head to Toe ( A Tall Guide)

Winter is still lingering and as much as I can almost smell Spring, the cutting cold winds just brings me right back to reality.

One great reason for wearing black in the winter is that it helps to keep me warm. Black is an insulator !

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I was not going for the “moaning” look so I kept my clothing item light and on trend.
I love the way this hat gives this outfit a whole new dimension. Hats have a great way of making you look very stylish and “bloggaesque”

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I have lived in my turtle neck tops this season. Another great and on trend piece.
Oh… and very flattering.

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A must have for every woman is that ‘hold it all in High waisted black jeans . They are perfect for every occasion and it does wonders for concealing my muffin top.

I am wearing my thigh high boots for the appearance of even longer legs. You can hardly see the break from my jeans to my boots.

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I kept my jewellery to a minimum so that the outfit would stand out and do all the talking .

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That my friends is how you can wear black from head to toe and look show stoppingly fabulous.

This look takes several Ibs off me ..winning πŸ‘

Hat – River Island
Turtle neck top – Primark
Jeans – Asos
Boots – New look
Bag – Accessories
Jacket -Topshop

See you soon ✌&❀

@ijaykheavens

Travel Diaries – Uber- Lagos worst kept secret

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If you don’t have a car in Lagos YOU are finished❗❗❗
I don’t drive out here or have a car at my disposal at all times.

I was so anxious about this because you can’t always rely on people and taking taxi’s all the time can become costly.Β  Not being able to move around freely will put a real dampener on your holiday.

I was told that UBERΒ  was effective in Lagos but I did not believe it.
On getting to lagos I tried my Uber app and it WORKED. I requested for a taxi and it arrived within 15 minutes of the request.

I was pleasantly suprised that the driver called me within minutes of the request to confirm the booking and pick up address.
The car that arrived was clean and had A/C πŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™ŒπŸ™Œ *woohoo*.
The biggest shock was to find that the pricing was very very reasonable. Even cheaper than the rubbish local taxi’s here.

I am giving Uber Nigeria /LagosΒ  a huge πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

My only issue is that this great service has not been marketed well. Most people here are still unaware of the service.Β  … what a shame .

Till the next post ✌✌✌&❀❀❀

Travel diaries – How to wear leather in a warm climate

I always wondered how people in Nigeria can wear jackets, and tights given that the weather is so warm… I mean so Hot.

I found the most gorgeous pleather skirt from River Island and I just had to travel with it.
My friend told me that the way to survive in this Nigeria heat is to go from AC to AC.
I did just thatπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒπŸ˜ƒ and pulled off this fabcheek look.

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Necklace – Zara
Cami -Asos
Skirt – River Island.
Shoes – Marks and Spencer

See you soon πŸ’‹

Travel Diaries- Igbo traditional Weddings

So one of the main reasons why I made this trip was because my older sister was getting married. Having her traditional wedding to be exact.Β  I was so nervous for her because this was soo not her thing.

After much planning the day came, it went well and I am here to tell the story. πŸ˜„.

Can’t remember the last time I had someone doing my makeup but it felt so good.
To top things off I loved the end product.

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The great things about Nigerian traditional weddings is that we have somethings called  ‘Aso ebi’. This was the perfect excuse to get a dress tailor made just for my 6ft tall self.Β  For a change a dress made perfectly just for me . I wanted this dress to be soooo shapely, it looked great and very flattering but I couldn’t sit down because it was so tight. πŸ™ˆπŸ™ˆ. That will teach me.!

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Head scarf – Gele from Bimms in Lagos.
Dress – Tailor made just for me πŸ˜„
Necklace -Sheinside

Hope you like my dress. My tailor Joy did a fabulous job. She made this dress with just 3 yards of fabric.  Ok ….

See you on the next post.
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Connect with me @ijaykheavens

Travel Diaries – Guide to packing a Travel Suitcase

I couldn’t think of a better way to spend the new year than in a different environment.Β  A relaxing space to reflect on the days gone and pray about the days ahead.

My mission was to travel without checking in my whole life.
I followed the following steps to achieve this goal.

1- Research your travel destination. This instantly gives your packing purpose and you do not have to pack for different eventuality because you know what weather to expect at your chosen destination and what local vascinities to expect.

2- While packing, I found that having everything I wanted to take with me was really helpful. I was able to visually create outfits and consider which items would be most versatile so that I didn’t over pack.

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3- I chose to pack several neutral items. You might wonder how I managed to pick all those items into my suitcase ? That takes me to point 4.

4- I learned that rolling your clothing items is the best way to pack and make the most of your luggage space. I did just that and strategically squeezed all the items I wanted to travel with into my luggage.

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And there you have it!

5- Shoes were bagged and packed last because I didn’t want the heels to get damaged in transit. Do not forget to distribute the weight of the suitcase evenly.

I will keep you updated on my travels once I get to my destination.

See you soon.
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See you soon.
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A-Z A/W trends 2015 – Shearling

This is just in time as things get even colder.
Textures are huge this season … from fur to tweed to leather to shearling.
Considering that it’s coat season I will be sharing some of my favourite shearling coats .

I love this reversable pile coat from H & M.
It’s like getting 2 jackets for the price of one πŸ‘. You can’tΒ  go wrong.

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Check out this patchwork faux fur and faux shearling coat from Asos. And guess what …. its from the Tall range.

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This is how I would style my Shearling.

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Stay tuned for tomorrow’s trend ‘T’

Let connect @ijaykheavens
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A-Z A/W trends 2015 -Margot Tenenbaum

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Hey Guys,

So we are half way through the A-Z A/W 2015 trends.Β  A huge thank you for all your support and time spent reading my posts thus far.

Ok, we are talking about the Margot Tenenbaum trend . This links in well with the “G” of geeky goes chic post . However Margot deserves her own blog post as her look inspired several designers such as Gucci and Lacoste this season.

Firstly you will need to get the hair cut right. Straight cut bob or lob with the trademark hair clips.

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The long faux fur jacket.

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The loafer shoes

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The right clothing include tennis dresses , pleated midi skirts. You see were we are going.

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Top hold tote bag

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And you can’t forget the black eye pencil to complete the look.

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There you have it. The very trending Margot Tenenbaum inspired look.

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Stay tuned for tomorrow’s  ‘N’  trend.

See you then.

XπŸ’‹πŸ’‹
@ijaykheavens

A-Z A/W trends 2015 -Jumper dresses

YyyyyyAaaaaaaaaSsssss!
We have made it to trend number 10.

Jumper dresses are my comfort Zone.
They are super easy, leggings or  jeans…it just works every time.
With the 70s trend still reigning mighty high neck jumper dress are the new biz. Pair it with high thigh boots 😍😍😍😍
Sexy

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I could wear this trend all day every day.
Hope you like and see you tomorrow
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Connect with me @ijaykheavens

A-Z A/W trends 2015 – Fur

Fur, Fur, Fur, Fur I can’t say it enough.
It’s huge this autumn/winter and it’s looking better than ever.

I love that you can wear fur in soo many different ways.
FAUX FUR STOLE totally looks amazing on the runway. I can see myself wearing this style as I parade MY runway(Oxford circus)

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If you are like me and wondered how the fur would stay on the shoulder.Well….Note the belt around the waist used as both as an accessory and to hold the fur from falling off the shoulder.

FUX FUR JACKETS

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I have even seen fur shoes. These quirky KG shoes are rather cute. Check out the heels too.

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http://www.kurtgeiger.com/lap-black-fur-37-carvela-kurt-geiger-shoe.html
Will you be keeping warm in your fur?

Keep posted for Trend “G” tomorrow.
Don’t forget to comment with me @ijaykheavens

Check on it – Winter Coat for the Tall

Hey Guys,

Although the October weather has been pretty mild here in the UK, I know that the blistering COLD is on its way. Β I have taken it upon myself to start my winter Coat hunt now!

Ladies you know how difficult it is to find a good tall coat, one that is not sold out. Β I did some of the leg work and will be sharing some of my fav finds here over the next few weeks.

I start with this Charcoal Plaid Boy Friend fit Coat from Dorothy Perkins.

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I will be the first to say that this Coat does not look very appealing on the site. Unfortunately since we do not much choice but to shop online, I had to take a chance. Β Ladies do not be afraid to take a chance!

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This boyfriend fit coat is fierce. Β Totally different to anything in my wardrobe. Β A great variety if your looking for something to spice up your wardrobe.

I particularly love that I can turn up the sleeves and for the first time it is not because the sleeves are too short.

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So there you have it. Β What do you think of this Coat. Β Would you wear it ? Β Would you buy it ?

In case your wondering about the rest of my outfit. Β Details below.

Charcoal check Coat- Dorothy Perkins (Tall)

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/en/dpuk/product/clothing-203535/jackets-coats-4102031/tall-charcoal-check-coat-4731418?bi=0&ps=20

Cami Top- Asos

Jeans- Topshop (Tall Joni Jeans)

Socks – New Look

Peep toe shoe boot- Next

Hand bag -River island

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @ijaykheavens

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