Hair Affair

  Chechi Arinze Jacket

Just got back from the salon. Showing off my flowing locks. LOL Im quite proud of myself, I've decided to lay off the weaves for a while. Big things have been happening for me. Left my old job. Started off a new brand  women's wear, 'Chechi Arinze' , featured on Moments by Mo, etc. Anyway this is me off to the Pan African University for a social sector  dialogue.

Uchechi.

DIY : Black ruffle Bib Necklace

. I dont know if you guys know what has been going on in Nigeria, but we've had a nation wide strike since Monday protesting the removal of Fuel subsidy(i.e fuel prices have practically doubled). I've been going crazy with boredom as i havnt been allowed to join the protests.
Decided to do my 1st DIY project of the year and it turned out FAB! I can't wait to rock it with a pristine white shirt

the pleated chiffon ruffle i used was gotten from the collar of my mum's old shirt but you can find similar materials at your local haberdashery

once you've attached the ruffle to the ribbon you can procede to sew or glue on stones, bows and buttons  with reckless abandon :D

Check it out!!!!!

Chechi Arinze's Hair Accessories

In the past i've only made necklaces and earrings so making hair stuff is new for me. Aaaanyway these are a couple of the hair accessories i've been making.

Each one comes in different colors so you can specify the color you want if you decide to order. I also do bespoke designs.

To order please send me an email ezniracouture@gmail.com

The Classic

N2000

White Lily

 N1,500

Burlesque

N3000

The Fan

N1,800

Bedazzled Minnie

N1800

Mint and Choc chip

N2000

Something Old.

This is one of the first dresses i ever 'designed' that my surulere tailor got right. I've had it for two years and it's still one of my favorites. Maybe it's the fit or maybe it's the fact that i made it out of one of my mum's old ankara headties (benefits of being skinny). i'm really not sure what it is, all i know is it's the one dress that never fails me when i have 'nothing to wear'

                                  no i'm not angry it's just the sun in my eyes.

i love the low back! it's all kinds of sexy

ankara dress- Eznira

Gold Butterfly Belt - random

Burgundy Brogues - can't remember x_x
gold tiger skin bangles - Divas

Gold and red coral ring - Divas

What i Wore This week

This week was extra stressful, i now have a new found respect for all designers. Putting together a collection even a mini one such as mine isn't beans and the weather in lagos is soo  not helping, needless to say i'm not a fan of rain. It messes up my hair and ruins my shoes and makes me want to stay in bed all day.. aaanyway this is what i wore this week, so proud of myself i didn't wear black even once ! :D

FRIDAY

 Green Cami- Clothes Swap

Ankara flared skirt- Eznira

Croc skin Wedges- cynthia vincent

Tiger Print gold bracelets - Diva House of Accessories

Gold Hoops- Mama eznira

                                                              

THURSDAY

had alot of meetings on thurday plus i had to to visit the market hence the flats

 

this picture is the height of 'bluriness' but i like it for some reason. 

Jacket:- Dorothy Perkins

Tank- Random

Jeggings: Denim Co

silver Flats:

TUESDAY

 I've had these jeans for about four years and only started wearing them in january, mum got them on a trip to dubai and at the time i thought only a crazy person would wear RED skinnies. lol

was feeling extra cute with myself on tuesday hehe

top: random

Highwaisted red jeans:- gift from dubai

Blue sandals: Primark

scarf: mama eznira

ribbon necklace: eznira

MONDAY

                       This shirt actually belonged to my dad once upon a time :) and yea i know im wearing my jeggings again but theyr just so comfy

Shirt:- Dad's

Tank: random

Jeggings: Denim Co

Red pumps; primark

Vintage inspired necklace and bracelet: Nibrands

P.S. sorry the pictures are grainy obviously i need a new camera

pictures taken by mama eznira

Made by Me

Hi guys, i'm in a bit of a hurry as i'm working on a little project for 'the mentor' but these are a couple of pictures of one of the draped skirts i made, more pictures of the others later.

I wore it on saturday, pictures courtsey Issey.

This is my favorite picture because it's timeless, it looks like it could have even been taken in the 70's

Love the touch of rock the black shoe boots and the lace top gives the look.

This is the back i was feeling very  'Calatrava-ish' with myself.

Lace Top- Internacionale
Silk Draped skirt- Eznira
Bag- Aldo
Shoes- Atmosphere
White Gold Ring- Mamma Eznira

Decided to keep my hair natural for now, seeing as i actually have a whole lot of it!!!!

P.S Arise Fashion Week begins on thursday!!! I'm sooo excited. Been thinking it won't be a bad idea to work as an intern behind the scenes.....will let you guys know how that goes.