Author: Maryanne Alabi

Hey y'all, This is Maryanne Alabi also known as Mayreejay. Creative director and editor at mayreejay.com Head stylist at Maryannealabinigeria Owner of fashion brand MJstylefactory Lover of life, sunset, green plants and sunset Hey y'all My name is Maryanne Alabi also known as Mayreejay. Creative director and editor at mayreejay.com. Head stylist at Maryannealabinigeria. Owner of fashion brand MJstylefactory. Fierce lover of green plants, sunset, water, and life!!
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London Fashion Week 2019; Featuring YCH, Push Button and UNDERAGE.

This season of London fashion week has been such a breath of fresh air. Designers brought their very best down the runway, leaving us spell bound and having us looking for our bottom jaws.

To kick off my London Fashion summary , let us look at some of my best designers on and off the catwalk.

UNDERAGE launch their spring/ summer 2020 collection, a surreal imagining of a secret society where sensuality reigns supreme.

The collection was a suitably eclectic take on the power of the cult, a theme which serves as the heart of the collection. The designer Ying Shen explored the work of Maisie cousins, Richard prince and Claude Cahun for this season. This collection images a society that champions the female figure with dark undertones so familiar with the UNDERAGE aesthetic.

UNDERAGE

For SS20, YCH continues to explore how feminism has been accepted and expressed differently across nations, throughout ears and ultimately reflected in fashion. Trying to infuse both femininity of the past and femininity of today, an emphasis is on carefully balancing between the two concepts.

The collection includes a range of dresses, corset- inspired ,high waisted bottoms, layerable trench coats, puffed- shoulder jackets, shirts and blouses, square- toe boots knee high boots , sandals and mules, netty bucket bags, three in one layered bags, cowboy hats and leather jackets. As puffy power shoulders and work wear- inspired trousers embody fierce and independent women of today, the touch of lace, corsets and frill details compliments femininity.

Y C H

PUSH BUTTON Successfully executed an attempt to reinterpret push button 2020 odyssey to make it relevant to the upcoming 22nd century as their newly defined future.

This collection features variations of bulky and disheveled tailored jacket’s silhouette added to shirts, polo neck jacket and polo shirt transformative power- shoulder.

It also featured latex socks, bags, leather gloves and solid colors in olive green, black, gold, silver, neon green, sky blue, burgundy, beige and black.

PUSH BUTTON

For more London fashion week highlights and diary of a fashion stylist ,make sure to see them on my Instagram highlights.

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Quick 5: Wrap Dress

On the second episode of  Quick 5s style series , I am going to show you 5 ways to style this gorgeous wrap dress from Nigerian contemporary fashion brand, isi Atagamen fashion label.
The wrap dress is not just a must have , but it remains a classic piece that easily and effortlessly transforms from a day to night look.
Enjoy quick 5s of the wrap dress.


1 : As a cocktail dress


2 : semi- formal outfit, you can throw on a blazer and you are ready for that brain storming meeting.


3 : sultry enough for a night out, it becomes a kimono over your little black dress.


4 : Perfect for a casual, laid back or sporty feel , let’s have drinks type of day. Lol


5 : Thinking of what to wear for that beach party or a little extra cover up by the pool while sipping some cocktails, then this  dress is your best choice.


I love how versatile it is plus it ticks every fashion and style box.

You can get this dress and more fabulous dresses from Isi Atagamen fashion label


How would you style this wrap dress?


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Feel’In The Void; A Fashion Editorial

Because one is more authentic, the more it looks like what he has dreamed of itself.

This fashion editorial was featured by London fashion and style online publication, fashions finest UK and Nigeria’s international fashion and life style media publication Accelerate TV.

Look One

Beige Trench coat : fourteen zero seven
Black denims : Levis
Boots : call it spring
Scarf : Mayreejay Fashion store
Rings :Mayreejay fashion store

Look Two

Jacket : fourteen zero seven
Turtle neck Top : Rick Dusi Global
Leather pants : forever 21
Neckpiece : Mayreejay fashion store
Rings : Mayreejay fashion store

Look Three

Leather pants : Forever 21
Accessories : Mayreejay fashion store

Look Four

T shirt : Gdwn. studio
Hat : Mayreejay fashion store
Earring : Mayreejay fashion store

Photo shoot Credits

Style story and creative direction : MaryAnne Alabi , @mayreejay

Photography : Shola Ajisegbede , @sniperajix

Stylist : MaryAnne Alabi , @mayreejay

Model : Daniel Ajayi , @iamdanielajayi of ledmodelmgt

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Mayreejay et Arewa Scarves!!

Hey style junkies,There is a new fashion accessory bran d which designs strictly women’s scarves, owned by the beautiful style and life style blogger Maryam Salam owner of the blogger point which is a community of bloggers from all around the world.She recently launched her scarf line in Lagos and Abuja and it was an honor to work on this project as the stylist for the commercial shoot of Arewa Scarves along side other amazing creatives , we came up with the very best style story and created magic as usual.For more information on Arewa Scarves , please check out their page in InstagramPhotoshoot credit;Photography : @waleshittastudiosMake-up Artist : @seedeeMuse : @itsmaryamsalamStylist : @mayreejay

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Sunset Bloom; A Fashion Editorial

….. Even when the sun sets, it still beams light that gives life.

Style story by Maryanne Alabi @mayreejay

Creative direction and shot by Alex @thelexash

Styled by Maryanne Alabi @mayreejay

Wardrobe from @mysalllybawa and @mayreejayfashionstore

Flowers by @isiatagamen and @omoshalie of @thingsmadeposh

Modeled by Blessing @theblessingorji

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Quick 5s : How To Style A Silk Scarf.

I’m very excited to introduce a new series to the diary of a fashion stylist, The quick 5s are going to serve you with easy ways to style any and every thing in your wardrobe.

To kick start this series, we start with styling a printed silk scarf.

How many ways can you wear a classic printed silk scarf?

In this article, i show you mutiple ways to style your printed silk scarf different from the norm.

1: As a neck scarf.

2: As a belt around your jacket.

3: As a belt for you trousers.

4: As a bag strap.

5: As a hair wrap

You can style your scarf by wearing it as a turban, or a vintage inspired way of knotting it underneath your chin, or better still wear it as a bracelet , so many stylish way to style just one piece of silk scarf.

To get the best of printed silk scarves , simply visit my accessory store and get the best styles and prints ever.

Photo shoot details:

white T-shirt: zara

Two piece suit : Calvin Klein

Leather pants : forever 21

Leopard skirt : Forever 21

Nude bag : Dooney and Bourke

Black purse : Forever 21

All photos were shot by @sniperajix

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What Lies Beneath: A Fashion Beauty Editorial

This season’s accessories and beauty trends are to die for. As we explore the adventures of bring non- conformist.

This editorial captures the essence of being bold and free while baring all that lies beneath.

Photo shoot Credit

Photography : @sniperajix

Make up artist : @adella_makeup

Muse : @mz_basilia

Hair stylist : @beautyace7

Stylist : @mayreejay

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Mayreejay And Arewa Scarves

Hey Style Junkies,

There is a new fashion accessory brand that caters strictly to women. Arewa scarves is owned by the beautiful London based Nigerian fashion and life style blogger Maryam Salam , she is the founder of the blogger point, a community of bloggers from around the world.

She recently launched her line of amazing scarves and it was an incredible experience to be the stylist on this commercial shoot.

You know i totally love anything head wraps and scarves, so its no surprise that i had to jump on this style adventure. Hope you love the photos as much as we enjoyed creating it.

For more information on how to make a purchase, kindly visit their store Arewa scarves

Photoshoot Credit:

Photography : @waleshittastudios

Make- up Artist : @seedee_b

Stylist : @mayreejay

Accessories @Mayreejay

Wardrobe : @mayreejay and @thenalegirl

Are you a fan or scarves or not?

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New York Fashion Week Day 3: The Shows

Day 3 of new york fashion week had me attending quite a numbers of shows. it was my busiest day  and  I had planned to make the most and best out of it as I usually would.




Right after seeing some shows at the fashion gallery which included prèt- é- porter. I went on to see shows by the Oxford fashion studio which presented 14 designers over the course of two shows at Pier 59 Studios. The collections ranged from evening wear to street-style, including both men and women.

RON RAMOS
CEST D


POLI AND JO


FARAH NAZ

MINZOU

JISU LIM

NC by Charly Nzogang 

Jyu Ri Ri

Out of Order

Meg Beck

Pheren Couture


Do you like my outfit? Would you wear it?
Love to read your comments.

More New York fashion week round up coming soon, stay close.

XO,
Mayreejay

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A Day At the New York City High Line, Hudson River and The Observatory.

Right after seeing  fashion Hong kong ( nyfw day one ) show during new york fashion week, I decided to take a walk and experience my immediate surroundings, what it revealed to me was more than breathtaking and I would cherish those moments for a long time. I figured it is only fair to share my experience with you, so here it goes….




The show held at Industria, Embedded in a vibrant neighborhood, walking distance to Diane von Furstenberg’s showroom and her personal apartment, it is also called Industria’s West Village, located steps from the Whitney Museum, Hudson River Park and the High Line. Just in case, you plan on visiting new york city any time, these are places you must see, it has very breathtaking scenery and perfect for photo and video shoots or just time off to relax with friends and loved ones.




The high line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets of Manhattan’s west side. it is such an arty place, filled with art on every corner, arty installations and lovely gardens, all the way to the end of the rail line where you begin to see tall buildings, the observatory, and a view of the Hudson river park.


Commission by phyllida Barlow

Building on 10th Avenue


The observatory

High line train park


I tried my best to capture as much art as i could while walking the high line, such as some of the art exhibitions curated by artists round the Whitney museum.

High line rails

Do make sure you visit the high lines any time you go to new York.
XO,
Mayreejay