Grad Style: African Print Inspired Jumpsuit

I MADE IT!!

  Hi everyone I finally graduated from University of Ghana, Yaay! It actually feels like i have been in school for 6 years instead of 4. Those who know me personally are aware I was in Ghana Institute of Journalism for 2 years. Well, that's a story for another day!

Never be afraid of taking risks. 

My Jumpsuit was made by Ghanaian based designer Beth Sante! I am simply amazed about how quick she designed  the Jumpsuit under such short notice.  

I want to say a big thank you to her for this.

Hair and Makeup by me! I think i did good.

To place order kindly send me an email: Trendsandblendsgh@gmail.com 

Woodin Launches Perl' Or de woodin collection at Fashionistagh Shopping Festival

Woodin launched its most recent collection themed Perl' Or de woodin at the just ended fashionistagh shopping festival. Woodin’s latest collection is presented in 8 designs and exciting colors. Perl ‘Or de Woodin is a metallic print characterized by bold and graphic pearl motifs with light and gracious drawings.

This collection takes an air of elegance and splendor from its shimmering aboriginal-inspired designs. The fabric’s innovative edges make it perfect for creating bold and daring silhouettes. Find full details about the collection here http://trendsandblendsgh.blogspot.com/2015/05/woodin-launches-perl-or-de-woodin-in-8.html. The runway show featured designs from from Lamisi and Samson's creations and accessories by Afiyo Creations all based in Ghana. FashionistaGH is a media resource by Excelsis Ltd that seeks to push the best of Ghanaian fashion and lifestyle to the world. FashionistaGH is made up of a team of fashion commentators and curators, passionate event organizers and digital marketing aficionados. 

"Feline SS15" Collection by Totally Ethnik

Totally Ethnik announces the official launch of their new Women Wear Collection for Spring/Summer 2015. The collection, entitled Feline, draws from Designer Marie Kipre’s inspirations from the feline animal kingdom, interpreting the gracefulness yet strength of those animals. The Feline woman is therefore bold, modern and strong.

Totally Ethnik’s Feline designs offer a sophisticated expression of very feminine yet audacious, striking colors, patterns intended for women who are on top of their world. 

This collection is our strongest yet since the technique is more improved, more refined, and more elegant. The fabrics reveal exotic, feline prints and textures.

Totally Ethnik was founded in 2012 in Accra, Ghana, and is now in the process of opening a shop in East Legon, Accra.

#DASHIKI OR #DANSHIKI?

 #dashiki or #danshiki? Lets end the argument!!! before that read this little information i gathered on the origin of this garment. 

The Dashiki is a colorful garment widely worn in West Africa that covers the top half of the body. It has formal and informal versions and varies from simple draped clothing to fully tailored suits.

The name Dashiki is derived from the Yoruba word "danshiki", which means shirt. It is usually worn with a hat called "Kurfi" or "Koufia", which are Yoruba words for hat, and a pair of pants called "Sokoto", which is the Yoruba word for trousers.

The dashiki has made a huge breakthrough from Africa since the African American culture struggles of the 1960's where it became a symbol of affirmation, it stood for “black is beautiful,” and signaled a return to African roots. 

Dashiki's first started being made in Harlem around the summer of 1960 and now find a home all over the US. Celebrities all over the world including you:)  wear Dashiki. 

 Now i think its #Dashiki, what do you think? lets get talking 

Image source: https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=Dashiki&term_meta%5B%5D=Dashiki%7Ctyped

Information source :http://africaimports.com/african_dashiki.asp