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Style By Number With Sgtcclothing.

Hello Style lovers, Happy new year.

This year I promise to serve you loads of amazing style content, from the best of fashion weeks to editorials, style diaries and everything stylish in between.

Let’s kick off with four ways to style this gorgeous sgtc clothing layered ruffled dress.

Look 1;

Pair the dress with white boots to give it an extra edge.

Look 2;

Pair with a tulle skirt

Look 3;

Pair with a top, with top of dress tied on waist.

Look 4;

Pair with a sequin blazer and strappy sandals.

All photos were taken by @121withdavid

What look is your favorite?

I hope you enjoyed this quick style by number.

To order this outfit and other amazing sgtc clothing pieces, see more their Instagram page.

Make sure to follow my instagram for more daily style diary and let me know what style trend you want to see.

xo.

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Heneiken Lagos fashion week 2019; Style Diary

Another season of Lagos fashion week has come and gone but as always the nolstagic feeling and excitement that comes with the best of runway , streetstyle slays and catching up with some of your fashion colleagues stays with you for a long time .

It was Evident to see alot of spring summer 2020 trends infused in the collections seen  on the runway all over the world which played a huge role in my style diary decisions.

My fashion week style diary was heavily influenced by my constant hunger to be comfortable above fashion trends and support made in Nigeria brands while looking effortlessly stylish.

Without too much epistle, let’s get into my Lagos fashion week 2019 style diary.


Day Two : Monochrome vibes

Blazer:  Rick dusi
Body suit : Victoria secret
Leather pants : forever 21
Boots : Top shop
Purse : Fossil

Day Three : Canary

Two piece over size blouse and skirt : Sally Bawa
Mules : Topshop
Purse : Bottega veneta

Day Four : Cape Goddess
Cape Kimono : jzo
Body suit : forever 21
Leather pants : Top shop
Boots : forever 21

My accessories are all from Mayreejay fashion store.

Get my look for less by following @rickdusi, @mysallybawa @jzo_ng and get a 10% discount when you order any of my looks.

Hope you loved my fashion week looks. 
The key is to always keep everything else simple and let the outfit speak for itself. 

Accessories are your best friend and can make or break any outfit you have on.

More to come on diary of a fashion stylist, I will be sharing my top runway shows from heneiken Lagos fashion week 2019.

Photos taken by @sirdmayo , @njcworks @eichiemoses @globaladdict and @tecnomobile

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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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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

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New York Fashion Week 2019; Day one

I have always dreamt of going to New York and being a part of new York fashion week, so when this golden opportunity knocked at my door , I not only leaped at it but jumped for joy.

It was such an amazing feeling to also get invited to designers shows during new York fashion week. I feel so blessed to finally realise this dream.

Let me take you on this new york fashion week journey with me and show you all I got on to.. without any more time wasting.

First up was Celestino couture’s fashion week presentation. The collection featured high fashion pieces, with ruffles, damask, really nice details with swaroski stones.

CELESTINO garments boasts unconventional details and innovative concepts married with the elegance of classical style. I really loved the collection.

My Favorite looks from CELESTINO

I also got to see four Indonesian designers ; Dian Pelangi, Itang Yunasz, 2 Madison Avenue and Alleira Batik. They sure put a spin on the FW19 collections which had intricate details like embroidered lace, bead work and crystals were woven into organic cotton silk,leather and satin. Many of the looks had the traditional Indonesian prints and head wraps, like hijabs and turbans.

2 Madison Avenue

Dian Pelangi

Alleria Batik

Itang Yunasz

These compilation of designers runway gives you an idea of color and style trends to look forward to in the coming season.

Hope you liked the round up of day one. More to come.

XO

Mayreejay