Show some skin

show some skin by chechi-a featuring an enamel bracelet

Yo! So i'm getting so much better at this polyvore thing, i even know how to add serenren with some back ground tinz u know, and some text, lol. Anyway this is my ideal outfit for a fashion event or a night on the town i think its more sophisticated that just wearing "bum shorts" or a bandage skirt but you're still showing some skin. It's so grown and sexy.

H M jersey shirt
$23 - hm.com

Alexander Wang satin pants
farfetch.com

Casadei stiletto pumps
shoescribe.com

Patent handbag
loriblu.com

KENNETH JAY LANE chunky ring
$87 - pret-a-beaute.com

Black drop earrings
artisandesigngallery.com

A V Max enamel bracelet
maxandchloe.com

A V Max enamel bracelet
maxandchloe.com

Benefit sheer makeup
benefitcosmetics.com

The Big Chop

I recently chopped off my hair, like i literally woke up by 2am grabbed a pair of scissors and chopped it off. My mum almost cried when she woke up in the morning and saw the damage.  I've been wanting to cut it for year but i didn't have the courage to and to be honest i was worried that people would no longer find me attractive. So anyway i chopped it off and then went to the salon the next day to have it 'neatened' up.

Skater Dress- Chechi Arinze

Crotchet waistcoat - Collctibles

Belt - Can't Remember

Shoes - Qupid

Manicure - Wow (@ The Palms)

The initial reaction wasn't exactly positive i must confess. I got a lot of "Why did You cut your hair, what's the matter!!!", "it makes you look 'somehow' " and the worst "are you sure u'll find a husband this". laaal. Nigerians have no chill whatsoever!
Anyway it appears with the hair came a new attitude because for some reason i really couldn't be bothered about other peoples opinions. I love my new hair, i think it reflects my personality and other than the fact that people tend to stare a bit more than usual i really havnt noticed any differences in the way people treat me.

It's so funny 3weeks on, people now walk up to me to say they love my haircut and want to know where i had it done.

I'm not Sure how long this phase will last but i'm loving so far. Only downside is i think it makes me look even younger, what do you think guys am i just being paranoid?

The Making2 ft Chechi Arinze.

So last year i got selected to be part of a competition called "The Making' We got to have free photo shoots done for our collections and then the pictures where to be put on different online magazines. This isn't  actually a collection, i just put together different looks i had at the time as it was a bit impromptu, hope you like the pictures there's a bit of flower power going on hehe. can't believe how much I've progressed in terms of design from where i started. To find out more about The Making go here

This week i got to style and design clothes for a really big Tv commercial. It was such a stressful day, the shoot didn't wrap till 4am! like i totally have a new found respect for all the models and artists who have to shoot videos every other month it's not all fun and games at all. Anyway i'm so excited about it! I'll be sure to post the video here once the commercial airs.

Urban Culture

Been feening for a snap back for the past couple of months, finally got one last weekend. I blame it on all the ratchet music I've been listening to lately. Honestly all i have to do is hear 'they ask me what i do and who i do it for' and I'm on my feet popping, my friends are getting worried.  Juicy j, 2chainz, Future......u name it, i love em all x_x.
 Anyway my friend just got back from America and she got me these really cute hi-tops, so i decided to christen them yesterday.
She sha gisted me about how she wore her's with a peplum top instead of the usual sporty stuff, tried it out with an ankara twist and i can't lie peeps where definitely all up in my grill because of this outfit! Coincidentally today is her birthday. all i want for my birthday is a big....HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZAINAB!!! aka Zbaby aka Zee of Life!. luv Ya!
                                                               Check on it!

and errm if you would like to order my peplum top you can email chechiarinze@gmail.com, it comes in size 8, 10 and 12. Fabric may vary. You can also like us on Facebook ChechiArinze to get more updates.

Doing the 'running man'.... give them! lol

Peplum Top - Chechi Arinze

Skinny Jeans - Random

hi-tops - Sketchers

Snap Back - Nike

Wristwatch - Moschino

Necklace - Vintage

Arm Party - Mixture

P.S I recently got featured on a style blog called Metrogypsie. check out my style feature here

They love Chechi Arinze!

Titi Adedeji, she rocked our sequined boat neck party top and viva glam maxi skirt at the 2012 Headies. 

Anita, we met her at the Dec 2012  edition of Le Petite Marche. her she is rocking our peter pan embelished bib blouse.

 Waje in a Chechi ArinzeVa va voom bodycon dress

                                    Omoye Rhythm Fm oap in our Joke Ankara Jacket

   Actress Lala Akindoju in our viola aztec maxi dress at a movie premiere in Lagos.

Zainab one of our favorite clients in our Sunday Best ankara mix dress at an event in Abuja.

Upcoming songstress Saeon in a fitted Chechi Arinze number at an event at the Oriental Hotel recently.

Have a lovely week guys and thanks for stopping by. #CA

Hi guys the major reason i've been blogging sporadically is because i'm currently working on  my debut collection. Its been quite a stressful but rewarding process. I've been inspired by everything from baroque architecture to old hollywood movies during this process. So today i'm going to be sharing some images that have inspired me with you.

Elizabeth Tailor as Cleopatra in 1963, i love the fit, the styling....everything

i loooove this dress. its just sooo sleek. Rita Hayworth in Gilda 1946. cant believe a dress thats over half a century old is still so current.

 

Juila Roberts in Pretty Woman 1990. This dress is everything!

Princess Di is probably one of my top 3 Fashion Icons of all time. I've always loved her style, and the way she could steal the lime light from the whole royal family just by turning up in some fabulous ensemble.. This Black number is by Versace.

Versailles chapel

Interior of Strawberry hill by thomas pitt. There's just something very hedonistic and opulent about baroque architecture.

18th century benedictine rococo monastery church of Zwiefalten

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                                  This image really doesn't do it justice. That's all from me for now.

Beaded Blazer

This is what i wore to church on the first Sunday of the year. Uchechi was so nice to me and gifted me this  Chechi Arinze blazer. Paired it with my mum's bag and favourite pair of shoes from Zara. I'm back in London now :( it's so cold. No suya, no 'The Place' coconut rice and asun (peppered goat meat), no Ebeano sharwama, how shall one survive?

  

a lot of my friends have been complaining about commenting, you don't need to have a blog to comment you can use your gmail account or just comment under anonymous and leave your name at the end of your comment. Also we made a get to know us page. Check it out

xoxo

Kelechi.

Happy New year guys!!! Anyway i decided not to make any New Year's resolutions this year, just going to work hard and pray harder. So my best friend was in town for a couple of days last month and I spent time hanging out in her hotel room, gossiping till like 1am in the morning and eating mountains of food,  planning her bridal shower and generally having a fab girly time..

Wore this ankara shirt for the 1st time and i got so many rave reviews i think i'll be wearing it far more often. Face is quite pale because i had no make up on except for clear lip gloss.

i love these shoes so much, they are so practical! They make my feet look tiny, plus they kinda give me some extra swag when i walking, lol.

Shirt - Chechi Arinze

White Jeans - Mango

Belt - Primark

Boots - ROUGE

Necklace - Opia

If you would like to order this shirt just send an email to chechiarinze@gmail.com and we'll forward you the details. It costs just N7,000 and comes in a wide range of prints and colors.

Heat Wave

 I'm kinda obsessed with bib blouses right now. Anyway I'm off for another looong meeting. I ordinarily wouldn't wear something this transparent during the day but the heat in lagos has been terrible lately. Forgot my sunglasses at home yesterday and I almost cried. Meanwhile I'm getting quite bored of my hair, anyone know of any nice protective hairstyles that won't cause damage my hair?

Knit Mesh Bib blouse - Chechi Arinze
Skirt with ruffle detail - Mobos
Earrings - Divas
Glasses - Random
Shoes - Dorothy Perkins

xoxo

uchechi