Are you curious about how cannabis has made its way into the fashion industry? Do you want to know more about the top cannabis apparel brands out there?
In the last few years, cannabis and cannabis products have become very popular, largely due to the legalization of cannabis that has been taking place around the world. In the past, buying cannabis was a very different experience than it is today. For starters, there were far fewer options to choose from. And unless you had a friend willing to hook you up, you were mostly out of luck.
These days, however, the availability of cannabis has increased dramatically. Thanks to shops like Grasscity, you can now buy your favorite strains and products with the click of a button. And with more and more states legalizing marijuana, it’s only a matter of time before the market becomes even more saturated. Not only has cannabis become popular, but cannabis products such as fashion and apparel have also become popular.
Cannabis has been incorporated into many different industries, and cannabis and fashion have a long history together that a lot of people are combining the two. Here is a look at the top cannabis apparel brands.
The Higher Shop Apparel Brand
This brand focuses on creative marijuana designs with hundreds of different options to choose from. Not to mention plenty of clever parody designs that are fun for any cannabis lover. This brand offers apparel ranging from T-shirts, leggings, shorts, socks, and even backpacks, to name a few. Basically, this is the place to go if you are looking for some fun in your wardrobe.
Bongjour Clothing Company
Bongjour Clothing Company company showcases a beautiful play on words in their name but also showcases amazing hemp expression through their apparel. They are a group of hemp enthusiasts who heavily focus on artistic expression though their brand.
Bongjour Clothing makes all sorts of cannabis-friendly items, such as hats and accessories made from hemp material. They focus heavily on being eco-friendly too, making them a very sought-after brand. Bongjour Clothing company can easily be found on Instagram on the handle @bongjourbrands.
Grassroots
Moving on down our list, the next brand to see is Grass roots. Grassroots is an American marijuana apparel and lifestyle brand. They are located in the heart of California and their brand focuses on fusing streetwear with iconic cannabis fashion.
Grassroots places a heavy focus on artistic style hats that come in a variety of styles such as snapbacks, beanies, fitted hats, and so much more. They have incorporated cannabis into their fashion and promote the fact that they use hemp as the material for all of their products.
Greenlove Denver
Greenlove Denver focuses on the health and wellness side of cannabis, and they bring cannabis and yoga together in beautiful harmony. Greenlove Denver is known to be a modest lifestyle brand and great for those who are trying to love after themselves through their health.
Greenlove Denver has all sorts available, from fun t-shirts with quirky cannabis designs and even lovely eye pillows that include essential oils to help you have an amazing sleep. They truly bring health and wellness together with cannabis.
Captain Chronica
The final brand that we will take a look at is captain Chronica. Captain Chronica defines itself as the leading alternative lifestyle weed clothing brand. Although that may be a mouthful to say, that is exactly what they are.
Captain Chronica is a brand that designs and sells all sorts of weed paraphernalia and cannabis apparel with items ranging from Tees, hoodies, tanks, accessories, and so much more, all of which are weed-themed.
There are many great weed-themed or cannabis-inspired apparel and clothing brands out there, whether you want clothing made out of hemp itself or want clothing to express your love for cannabis and all that comes with it. If you want a hat, shorts, tee, bag, or pretty much anything you could think of, if you visit any of these stores on our list, you are bound to find something you like.
2022 has brought the return of Mary Jane shoes. These shoes have fast become a footwear staple in many wardrobes across the country. They are a practical, fashionable style of shoe that is known for the iconic ‘bar’ strap across the front.
But where have Mary Janes come from? And how do they fit into 2022 fashion? Here is the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about Mary Jane shoes and why they’re now a footwear essential again.
A brief history of the Mary Jane shoe
Before we talk about the current fashion trend of Mary Jane shoes, we thought we’d take a look at where they came from and how they first rose to popularity. Mary Jane shoes were formerly called ‘bar’ shoes and were worn by both boys and girls as early as the 19th century. Popular amongst school children, the Mary Jane shoes weren’t commonly worn by women until the 1920s.
Mary Janes were a common choice of shoe for 1920s flapper girls. This era saw Mary Jane shoes rising significantly as a fashion trend for women. But how did they go from ‘bar shoes’ to the name we know them as today? Well that’s thanks to the Brown Shoe Company in 1904. This company named their bar shoes after a cheeky cartoon character called Buster Brown. This became a marketing tool for the company and thus the iconic Mary Jane shoes were born!
How 2022 has brought Mary Jane shoes back into fashion
In a world where fashion is ever changing, sometimes classic styles are brought back and reinvented. Mary Janes are no stranger to this as this year has seen them come back with booming popularity, particularly amongst gen z.
But why have Mary Janes become so popular again? We think this is largely due to the versatility of them. Easily paired with tights, socks, dresses, and skirts, there are endless ways that Mary Jane shoes can effortlessly elevate an outfit. They also fit nicely into many gen z aesthetics such as kawaii and dark academia themes.
Revamping a classic silhouette
One of the ways why Mary Jane shoes rose to popularity this year is through a reimagining of their classic silhouette. Adding in modern elements to traditional styles is a great way to bring an older style back into fashion for modern audiences.
Here are some of the twists we’ve seen on Mary Jane shoes in 2022.
Heeled Mary Janes
This stylish rendition of Mary Jane shoes are insanely popular amongst gen z crowds. Mary Jane heels add height and platform to the traditional flat silhouette. As platform shoes are incredibly trendy right now, this type of Mary Jane followed suit.
Double strap
Another style of Mary Jane shoes is the double strap, which adds an extra bar to the traditional singular. This adds an extra element of sturdiness to the shoe alongside a slightly different look which many love.
Alternative material
Mary Jane shoes were traditionally made with patent leather or black leather, but many footwear brands have come out with different materials for an alternative look. A popular one is suede, this velvety material is great for a winter style.
Prints
Some footwear brands have even gone the extra mile to create funky coloured Mary Janes with wacky prints on them. This style of Mary Jane came into popularity this year and doesn’t seem to be leaving anytime soon!
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Twin brothers, preachers and fashion designer duo Bruce and Glen Proctor are making serious waves on the scene right now. For starters, Glen and Bruce built their career working for Beyonce’s House of Dereon and later launching brands for other celebrities including the likes of Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz, and P. Diddy! These fashion preachers then relaunched their own brand BruceGlen in 2019 by first growing their accessories line and subsequently expanding the business into a sustainable, on-demand lifestyle brand that helps add color and conversation to your day! Their pieces have been seen on stages, in music videos and red carpets for artists like Maluma and Keke Palmer. View more from them at FashionBombDailyShop.com!
What started as a pandemic project for Mara Novembre ended in a popular, trend-setting fashion brand beloved by many. Allure November was originally founded in 2012 within the confinements of Mara’s college dorm room. As a self-taught designer making headbands for herself, the side-hustle evolved into sewing turbans for her entire campus clientele. Before she even knew it, Mara could sew just about anything from scratch. After a lengthy hiatus, things have taken a new direction that has received a warm consumer response, and Allure Novembre as we know it today was birthed! Get into her fashion line at FashionBombDailyShop.com.
Michele Lopez is a fashion designer, prominent celebrity stylist, and lifestyle coach. She has mastered the art of transforming lives through inspiring women to own their power and authentic self. Renowned for her artistic glamour and keen eye for detail, Michele’s exceptional style and expertise has graced the pages of Vanity Fair, Vogue, highly ranked media outlets and talk shows including Wendy Williams, Dr OZ, The Real, Netflix, BET, CBS, and MSNBC. She is the personal stylist of Iyanla Vanzant , curating the wardrobe for 10 seasons and over 200 episodes of Iyanla; Fix My Life, Life Class with Oprah, and a host of other media opportunities. She has styled numerous mega–city tours and red carpets, designed looks for editorials and global marketing campaigns, and been a producer on the acclaimed Netflix film Love Dot Com: The Social experiment.
After years of individual styling and developing images for individual personal brands, Michele’s vision of expanding her capacity to serve women has come to fruition with the launching of her fashion brand Michele Lopez. Michele’s fashionable finds are also available on FashionBombDailyShop.com (get the looks above and below here).
Known by her moniker “Miss Atilla”, our Chief Creative Officer is a multi-faceted individual. She is a fourth generation lawyer, wife, mother, supply chain and compliance expert and corporate leader in the international oil and gas industry.
She is British, Nigerian and American by marriage. After over 20 years of professional experience, she birthed Ade by Femi out of a desire to design beautiful clothes that are fit for all, and demonstrate that professional ambition need not be at the expense of one’s passion and creativity.
When she is not designing for Ade by Femi, she spends her time conquering corporate targets, cooking and travelling the world with her husband and daughters.
“Wear Your Love Story”. That’s the slogan behind Mason Beretta, who strives to deliver fashion that speaks before you do. The brand is bold, timeless and effortlessly elegant. Owned and operated by wardrobe stylist Amy J, she has dressed a celebrity clientele, namely Migos, K. Michelle, B. Simone. Mason Beretta has thus graced the wardrobes of Garcelle Beauvais, Tommi Lee and our very own Claire Sulmers. Shop the brand at FashionBombDailyShop.com.
Founded by Souadou Barry and fueled by travel, Fulani Handbags is inspired by ancient rituals and a traditional hand woven Senegalese fabric called Rabaal. The Fulani tribe is and was a nomadic group who live across north western Africa. Fulani’s philosophy is to offer a product of intuitive and accessible luxury. In this way, it takes colorful fabrics fused with soft leather to achieve a contemporary feel. The brand recently added a footwear and a ready to wear collection, making it a full lifestyle brand. Each design is the perfect everyday piece offering “timeless elegance with a touch of eclectic sensitivity“ while remaining at the forefront of the latest fashion trends.
Established in 2016, CBN aims for you to feel confident and to be bold. NeShemah Carey, who is owner of CBN.Chicago, attributes most of CBN’s aesthetics to her Jamaican descent! She says that although most of CBN’s design procurement now comes from several different design counsels, she will assure you that her Caribbean upbringing and love for dancehall culture will always be reflected in every design construct. CBN believes that women of all shapes and sizes should feel and look great in their clothes. They provide a wide variety of size ranges and give every woman the chance for a made to measure fit! CBN is locally produced out of Chicago, Illinois and hand crafted.
Russia Paul always knew that design was at her finger tips. Her designer brand Queen Russia was created to celebrate the Queen in us all. Originally from Baton Rouge Louisiana, the red carpet welcomed her upon moving to Los Angeles, and her brand has become a favorite to celebrities and stylists alike. Draya Michelle, Laverne Cox, AvrilLavigne and ChristinaMilian are only a handful of the notable names who have been dressed in Queen Russia designs.
Aisha debuted her first collection in 2017 during SS18 New York Fashion Week! With Mount Vernon, New York, as her hometown, Aisha McShaw launched her namesake brand as a career pivoted from 11 years in the banking industry. Her designs immediately received recognition as being amongst NYFW’s best looks of Spring 2018, and the brand has continued to blossom ever since. Aisha McShaw offers a rare balance of elegance and comfort. She also specializes in custom couture for a set of private clients.
After graduating from Columbus College of Art and Design in 2011 with a Bachelor’s of Fine Art Fashion Design, Daykeyla self-funded and launched her eponymous clothing line as a single mother to a new born and a 5-year-old. This was in 2013, and by the time 2018 hit, the resilient, entrepreneurial designer graced New York Fashion Week where she showed her “Schizo” collection. Her designs tell a story, and with a trajectory as inspiring as this, we cannot wait to see what she has in store this Fashion Week!
Ari Fletcher, Jayda Cheaves, Megan Thee Stallion, and Khloe Kardashian can tell you that Shane Justin‘s designs are truly “it”. The designer offers ready-to-wear and custom styles for both men and women that push the boundaries of design through edgy details and trendy fabric choices. With operations in Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale and New York, Shane Justin has grown tremendously in the years becoming a destination brand for a wide range of styles.
A woman owned and black owned business, Forbes, Elle, Esquire and more have applauded Silver & Riley on their incredible achievements and world class craftsmanship. The brains behind it all, Lola Banjo, has made it her mission to conquer the world of luxury accessories, and she’s well on her way with her vibrant line of Italian made leather bags. The brand is a tribute and ode to her late mother.
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Today, OnlyFans is not only for regular folks and small-time entertainers. Prominent celebrities, from musicians to Hollywood A-listers, have also found fame and fortune on the site. The list goes on and on. No one is underestimating the power of OnlyFans. Misconstrued most times as a social media site for x-rated material, OnlyFans is far from that. Anyone is welcome to join and post any kind of content.
For all its worth, let us discuss some of the best OnlyFans accounts owned by our fave celebs of today.
Cardi B
First on the list is Cardi B. The award-winning rapper/singer has found fame making chart-topping tracks for years now. But in August 2020, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cardi B took her heat over to OnlyFans, becoming one of the first A-list celebrities to join the platform. The rapper, however, warned fans from the onset that she won’t be posting any X-rated or nude content.
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Amber Rose
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She posts regular stuff in her day-to-day itineraries but still gives her fans some sneak taste into her erotic side. Aside from content that can be streamed live under the regular subscription, Rose still makes exclusive content that she charges fans directly to access.
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Remember, in February of 2021; the R&B singer came under fire after allegations of a sex tape featuring him surfaced online. The controversy caused quite a stir in the entertainment scene. And when Songz eventually decided to open his OnlyFans profile at the end of that year, he used the saga to his advantage. Since then, Trey Songz has continued to give his fans just the kind of graphic content they look forward to.
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Mia Khalifa is not a stranger to many. The queen of explicit content has been on OnlyFans since September 2020. Mia Khalifa achieved instant fame on Pornhub as the most-streamed performer just two months after being on the site. The year was 2014, and despite the fame and fortune it brought her, Mia Khalifa’s career as a pornographic performer didn’t last past a few months.
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Blac Chyna
Last on the list is Blac Chyna. Blac Chyna is a popular model, reality TV star, and socialite. Her reality TV show, Rob & Chyna, earned her fame and money, as did other endeavors in the entertainment industry. With her army of over 16 million followers, Blac Chyna is one of Instagram’s most popular stars.
At $19.99 a month, Blac Chyna offers a subscription to her 100 exclusive photos and videos that she makes almost every day. She is very active on the site, always chatting with fans and dropping random status updates. To make things a lot spicier, Blac Chyna makes a specially-themed post on certain days of the week, such as Mondays and Fridays.
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In 2022 many methods and tools that were efficient in terms of Instagram promotion previously have come to past and stopped being lucrative: now people who are willing to start developing their resource here have to gain some knowledge beforehand and turn to help from professionals and third party websites that can give them a boost and an advantage over other bloggers out there.
In this text we have gathered 7 efficient promotional methods for development of your Instagram profile in 2022 and have placed them in a rating from the ones with an average efficiency to the highly effective ones. We have to mention though that those methods are not for everyone: some of them are suitable for beginners only, some of them are time and energy consuming, and some should be taken in a specific order. We are going to note all of that in the rating, but if you don’t have time or willingness to figure all of that out, spend time choosing a package to buy Instagram followers and picking the bloggers to collaborate with – you can always delegate that process to a professional SMM-specialist. However, this is going to cost you more money and you will have less control over the whole process.
7. Commenting. This one is suitable not only for beginners, but also for people who are struggling on their way towards a bigger and more popular account. This method includes leaving comments under the popular and controversial posts of popular bloggers in your niche. But you have to keep in mind several important nuances: first of all, you have to take care of your main picture and your username – should be as “saying” and catchy as possible, so that people would clearly see who you are and what you’re doing on this platform. Plus, you should never try to discredit a blogger whose audience you’re going to try to make yours as well: be polite, friendly and willing to share opinions.
This method can help you gain a couple dozens subs, but not more than that. However, at some times this is enough to give your profile a new spin of growth.
6. Activity chats. Highly efficient for novices, not that efficient for people who have already gained their specific audience. If you’re totally new to IG and have no subs and no opportunities to share the audience with somebody who can help you, you can join activity chats on Telegram and What’s App where beginner content creators gather to give each other a hand of help. They share links of the posts that need support and give each other thumbs up and comments for them. As we have said, this is great for newcomers – because they are getting the much needed support and also form the “professional” bonds with people who might be their mutual PR partners in the future.
Don’t overuse this method, try it out to get your first several dozen subs and then quit. The audience that you’re going to get using it is non-specific and non-permanent, so you should use the created illusion of a successful account to move forward. Keep in mind that the effect is temporary.
5. Cross posting. Great for anyone who had a chance to gather a somewhat mediocre or big audience on other social media platforms. This one is suitable for TikTokers, Youtubers, Facebook enthusiasts – if you have people who support you there, you have a chance to bribe them for following you on a new platform. Find the right motivation and maybe hold a giveaway of presents or discount codes (if you’re trying to promote and sell something material or informationally valuable) – this is going to build up your reputation and strengthen the bond between you and your audience.
4. Free PR from the same “size” bloggers. This one is suitable for everybody: the only condition that should be met is that these bloggers have to be from your field and have to have the same number of subscribers as you do. Such PR is going to be completely free for you, but you will be able tangibly grow your audience by dint of conjoining yours and other bloggers’ audiences. Most of the time such people are too busy or too shy to reach out and ask for collabs, but you shouldn’t take that as a correct behavior pattern – reach out to several bloggers in your niche with an offer to collaborate and PR each other. This is going to be totally worth it, trust us on this one.
3. A possibility to buy real Instagram followers. If you see that you have difficulties with gaining subscribers by now (no matter if you’re new to Instagram or if you’re an advanced blogger) you can always solve the problem by purchasing some subscribers. This is a golden promotional tool that sometimes becomes a total game changer for people who have been facing some obstacles; by using this opportunity you can not only increase the number of your subs and change the situation on your profile, you can easily show positive impact on your page’s statistics as well – but only in case if you’re obtaining real subs.
What are real subscribers and what is their difference from the fake ones?
Real followers for Instagram are the ones that are real people coming to your page and becoming your readers. They have actual functioning profiles that are filled with photos, have subscriptions and their own subscribers. In general – just people who are willing to collaborate with promotional websites for a nice reward for their work. This pattern of work is common for companies that show high quality services and give warranties for the efficiency of their subs’ packs.
Fake followers (or inactive ones, or “dead” pages) are provided by bots that are being created by indecent companies that try to create a visibility of efficient services whilst giving their clients packs with subs that can harm their profiles. They usually don’t have that information noted on their website, but they don’t have the info about a decent delivery method as well. So make sure to talk to the company’s manager before buying something from them and look up reviews from the previous buyers.
2. Setting a targeted ad. This one takes second place in our rating, because it brings lots of specific, permanent or semi-permanent audiences that are definitely going to support your content and buy from you, because they were interested in it long before finding your account. Instagram uses the data that it gathers about each user to provide decent circulation of the ads: it shows the clips to people who are going to be interested in them according to their previous searches on the platform and to their subscriptions. This is why targeted ads might cost a lot (if you set “big” audience reach settings) but at the same time is one of the most efficient promotional methods.
1. Influence marketing through big bloggers in your niche. This one is suitable for everyone and takes the first place in efficiency, as it brings a highly specific and highly interested audience that is going to get a recommendation about you from the other person whom they already trust. This helps to build the best bond between you and your new subscribers, because they already come to you with a prejudice that your content is good and loved by a person whom they have been following for a long time now. Surely, the price of such an ad is going to broadly vary, but the game is definitely worth the candles. So make sure to pick the bloggers from your field and cooperate with several (or one) ones of them all at the same time; prepare new content in advance and be ready to put it forward regularly as the ad goes on. Be online to communicate with the new audience and give them a guide through your profile if they need one.
Summing up Now you have a full guide to efficient promotion on your hands: if you’d combine several or all of the methods while developing your page, you will be able to see astonishing results in the shortest time. Yes, all of that is hard daily work that should be done by you (or by somebody whom you’re going to delegate it to), but it is definitely worth the fuss – in the end you’re going to get a decent channel for communication, interaction and cooperation with your audience and other brands (if you need it), you will be able to easily and quickly announce new things in your brand’s (or your own) life and sell the products and services effortlessly.
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and your summer tan glimmers bronze while the kids spend another day in the pool. All is right in the world.
You glance down at your phone and see a new notification. “Welcome to Middle School! Back to School is around the corner!” the subject link begins. The school announcement bursts through your summer bubble with details for class schedules, lunch menus and dress codes.
Never fear! We’re here to make getting back to school as easy as possible so you can soak every last ounce of goodness from your summer. Back-to-school shopping and preparation can set the tone for an awesome start to the school year, and we are all in for it. Enjoy these five tips for going back to school with middle school kids.
1. Enjoy Books and Movies Set in Middle School
Whether it’s your child’s first year in middle school or they’re returning, back-to-school jitters are normal. One fun way to turn nerves from anxious to excited is to enjoy some family-fun movies or books set in middle school. Enjoy books like “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” “Wonder,” or “Save Me A Seat” for a fast track to middle school without actually stepping on campus. Of course, you can watch the movie adaptations of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” and “Wonder” or add the likes of “Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life.”
2. Express That Style
Middle school will be some of the best years and some of the hardest years. Big kids become teens in this in-between world squished in the middle of elementary and high school. Identities are formed, friends are made and middle school photos will follow them forever. So why not give your kids the “look good, feel good” confidence they need to succeed in middle school?
Finish Line is our go-to source for style on a budget that parents can afford. Not only can kids express themselves with back-to-school shoes, backpacks or accessories, but you can know that your purchase will contribute to the Special Olympics, opportunities for those with special needs and resources for disadvantaged youth.
3. Visit the Campus
Now that you’ve watched a few movies and lined their shelves with back-to-school clothes, it’s time to visit the campus. Settle back-to-school jitters with a quick trip to the school. Most schools have a back-to-school night or an open house before class starts, so take advantage of this if yours does. Getting to see, touch and smell the school before it’s official can help your kiddo feel confident come the first day of school.
4. Run Through That Schedule
Knowing where to be and when is a big power play when you’re in middle school. Help your kids navigate their schedule before, during and after that campus visit. Give them a paper copy, snap a photo with their phone and make sure they know how to access any virtual maps or helps that may keep them on track with their schedule. Even a seasoned middle schooler will have a new schedule. Your kid will feel loads more prepared if they’ve walked the route at least once.
5. Level Up the Back-to-School Gear
Not only can your kids express themselves through fashion, but they can also level up their notebooks and lockers, too. Try Zazzle for unique, customizable pencils, notebooks, folders — you name it. If your kid needs it, Zazzle’s got it. Does your kid have a middle school locker? Zazzle has lots of fun ways to spice up and personalize a locker, too. There is no limit to self-expression in middle school.
The Middle School Years Will Pass
The transition from summer sun to classroom bells can seem jarring at first, but before you know it you’ll be in the 2022-2023 school year groove. Fall with all its comforts will wrap us up in pumpkin spice and snickerdoodles, and your child will be a pro at that once-formidable schedule. While these years will pass quickly, don’t miss the moment to give your kid a good start.
Lagos-based fashion stylist Voodoo Republic says working with Bella Smurda has been “amazing”! The Triumphant singer has been loyally dressed by Voodoo for the past 2 years and the two work collaboratively to fuse Nigerian culture with modern fashion. It’s thanks to Voodoo that Bella coined his nickname ”Dangbana”, a Pidgin english word referring to someone with strong convictions to their roots and heritage, during their first shoot together where he made a bold style statement in a mens skirt. Now, Voodoo Republik chops it up with Fashion Bomb Daily to share the journey, challenges and beauties he’s experienced over the past few years venturing into fashion styling within the heart of Africa.
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FBD: How did you get your start in the styling game?
Voodoo: As a kid I could always tell when someone is well dressed. Subconsciously, I would look at 5 different people and try to figure out who’s the most well dressed amongst them. So overtime it grew to be a thing for me. I could always tell what pant went with which shirt, what shoes go the best on what outfit; fashion has always been a part of me. Yunno, fashion is just like mathematics to me; 1+1 would always equal 2. I just always knew once you place 2 beautiful pieces together it’ll always come out perfect.
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FBD: What’s your approach when you first start styling someone? Do you ask questions, go through their closet? Do you edit their existing wardrobe or build them a new one?
Voodoo: So basically, what I try to do most times is that I try to understand the client’s past history first, the kind of outfits he/she likes. I go through his/her past history, previous pictures and try to see what the person has worn in the past just to understand the persons style. I look for things that’ll look the best on them. I also have back to back meetings with the client. I show them samples and they select. I do this because most times you might think this is what will look good on a person and they’ll have a completely different thing on their mind. Sometimes you’ll get the perfect outfit for them but they won’t feel comfortable in it. Trust me, comfort is one of the most important things about fashion. When you wear the perfect outfit you’ll know you look beautiful without looking at a mirror; and this is the philosophy I try to imbibe in my craft.
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FBD: The people you style are often in edgy street wear, would you call that a personal signature of yours?
Voodoo: Yes for sure, all my works gotta have that ‘Voodoo’s touch’. At the end of the day, the only way to survive in these streets is by being different; you gotta have your own spice, there are a lot of people out there that do what I do, that’s why I gotta stand out. Also, street wear fashion is taking over the world right now, when you look at the likes of Kanye West, Burna Boy; they’re pioneers of street wear and I’m really inspired by them.
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FBD: Who are some of your go-to brands and designers for styling now?
Voodoo: I have some bad ass boys here in Nigeria and also got a couple of other more in the rest of the world. From Nigeria, the likes of David Blackmoore, Manacquired Knowledge, Uxl, and Daltimore, then overseas Boohoo Man, House of Sunnyman, Topman, Bruce Glen, Akingsy and a lotta other more that always come through for me whenever I need ‘em.
FBD: Who are those which you aspire to work with later in the future?
Voodoo: Yunno, it’s really crazy that I’ve worked with half of the people I used to aspire to work with; but there’s still a long list of people I’d love to work with. The likes of Wizkid, Davido, Burna. Sometimes, I actually pray to God to make it happen and I know it will.
FBD: What would you say to young wardrobe stylists out there who love and respect your craft and wish to be like you someday?
Voodoo: It took me a while to realize that there are a lot of young wadrobe stylists out there that admire what I do and aspire to be like me; I get a lot of emails from them most times and it blows my mind. The first thing I’m gonna say to them is: you gotta have a team because you can’t do it all alone. Big shout out to my creative assistant Victor Ijaduola and my personal assistant Tunmise Ogunbore. Also to my girlfriend and mum as they all are a big source of support to my craft. Secondly, you have to stay focused. It’s gonna get really stormy along the way but you always got to put your head in the game and overcome all the obstacles. The only way to survive in this game is to be unique, no matter how good others are; you have to be different. Everything about you has to stand out. Yunno sometimes you have just one chance to prove yourself. Also, don’t let your mistakes get the best of you – move on and learn from them. Trust me, you’ll take over the game.
It’s a given that A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have a combined wardrobe that could collectively put us all to shame, but the stylish two continue to slay each and everyday even after welcoming new life into the world! Early on in the week, Rihanna and A$AP stepped out into town sharply dressed, and the footwear was worth a double take.
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Riri was spotted wearing an all black outfit that paired a satin corset and leather trench with $720 heels from The Attico that are currently sold out. She also wore a $2,760 satin Dior Saddle bag – classic with a twist.
More recently, A$AP wore Salomon trainers on his feet while running errands alongside Rihanna. The multicolored, drawstring shoe was from a Fall Winter 2020 release and has since been sold out everywhere!
The sun is out, and temperatures are rising. No matter where you live, these are sure signs that spring and summer are right around the corner! The sunshine and warmer weather can work wonders for the human body, providing an increase in vitamin D, lowered blood pressure, and improved mental health. In addition to the health benefits, warmer weather can also bring an abundance of bright, beautiful colors in the form of fresh foliage and whatever fun fashions and colors that may be trending this year. While bright, trendy colors and fun patterns come and go each year, there are numerous ways to incorporate these trends into your wardrobe to look dazzling all season long.
Bringing color into your wardrobe or outfit doesn’t only apply to clothing. While shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, and shoes are an easy way to make for a show-stopping outfit, there are numerous other options that can make any outfit pop. Introducing color through hair accessories, semi cured gel nails, jewerly, and handbags are perfect options to really up your fashion game.
Nailed It
Manicures are not new into the fashion world. Manicures started to become prevalent back in the 40s – women would paint their nails at home, or go to the beauty salon for manicures and acrylic nails. During this time, the trend was all about the color red, and the nails would be filed into a more talon type shape. From there, every decade brought new and different trends including pastels, brighter colors, and patterns. Today, it’s almost thought anything goes! The capability for nail artists to create more unique, orniate designs is becoming more and more common. Unfortunately, while the designs and colors are now seemingly endless, prices have followed the same trend, becoming an expensive habit that needs to be kept up every two to three weeks. This is why we love that semi cured gel nails. Different from regular at-home gel nails, semi cured nails are much more flexible, making it easier and more comfortable for all nail types. Many other nails are more of a one-size fits all model, which just isn’t the case because everyone’s body is different!
So whether you are getting ready for a wedding, date night, or a job interview, there’s a set of semi cured gel nails that will perfectly match the occasion. We also love that the nails are triple-layered, won’t damage your natural nails, and are vegan! So the most difficult part of using these semi cured gel nails is trying to decide which color you’ll accent your outfit with.
Hair Doesn’t Have to be Hard
Hair accessories are nothing new in the world of fashion. Whether you’re dressing up or down is up to you. The best part is that many hair accessories don’t break the bank, and are a great way to add a little extra oomph to your outfit. Butterfly clips, originally premiering the late 80s, early 90s, are back! These small clips come in all different colors, glitter, and more. You can add one, five, or ten to make a real stand-out statement!
Banana clips are another trend making a comeback. Banana clips come in all different colors and are especially great for people with thick, curly hair. These clips look good and are extremely function, especially during those hot spring and summer nights.
Knot headbands are an easy way to stand out. Available in an impressive number of colors, patterns, and fabrics, it’s up to you to decide what style you are looking for. Running late? Throw your hair back and pop on a headband for a sophisticated, yet intentional, look. These can be worn from the gym to work to spice up any outfit.
Scrunchies are another hair pieces that give us a blast from the past. Scrunchies are just another easy option available in a surplus of colors that are easy to grab and go. These are also a great option to reduce damage to hair, wet or dry, but still pull together an outfit in a way that looks intentional.
Note that Tote
While purses and handbags are nothing new, it’s an integral part of an outfit and the warmer months are the perfect time to experiment with fun colors. Not matter what shape or size, have some fun with new and trending colors and patterns, even if they’re outside of your comfort zone! Pastels and neons are easy options to rotate through your wardrobe based on your outfit. Whether you’re dressing in neutrals and bringing the color through your purse, or just going full of color, bring it!
Regardless of what you choose, try adding a pop of color to your outfit every day. Not only do they look great, but these fun, lighter colors also reflfect heat and absorb less heat than other colors. So reflect the mood of the season, and be sure to always compliment your outfit with a smile.
