Timeless fashion

Trends come and go.That's just how fashion has been from the days of old. From 3/4 pants to plazzo trousers to dresses to leggings. But despite these changes,there are certain pieces have stood the test of time.Here's a list of some of classics J

1.Jeans

The cut of the trousers may change, but the fabric is still the same.  They are perfect for casual outings. They help to give you a laid back,fun loving look. My favourite cut is the straight jeans, they are just yummy J and look good on most body shapes.They might not be suitable for ladies with extreme yams(beware!!). Recently, denim  jackets have re-entered the scene. They pair amazingly well with bright colours and bold prints.

2. LBD

I know you have probably heard this a thousand times. So,I will try not overflog the issue. The fact is the LBD is a must have in every wardrobe. Whether for work days,going out with friends during the weekend or going to church on sundays. Even if you have not worn your LBD and you dust it off after a few years, it will still look nice.#fact

3. Polo shirts

If you ask me, I will say the cave men wore polo-shirts(lol). They have been around "FOREVER".They are not only fashionable, they are also comfortable.If you would like a polo shirt for office or casual wear,opt for silk or cotton made shirts. These are not very expensive but they do offer a smooth and shiny appearance which makes them great for office and casual wear. Silk and cotton made polo shirts offer a higher level of comfort but you do need to know that they stain easier and faster than other materials.As with almost everything, quality is important when purchasing polo shirts.

4. Pearls

This accessory is great for both day and night and will never go out of style.For a more casual look, you could try a layered setting and for work, a single strand choker will be perfect for work.

5. Crisp white blouse

This peice of clothing, does not get the accolade it deseves. They are easy to combine with other peieces and give you a ''look''. It doesn't have to be a button-down, you could try tees or tunics.The general effect is the same.For an extra Oomph!, you can match with bright coloured accessories.

6. Tailored blazer

We did a post on blazers last week J. Need we say more

7. Black trousers

They come in different cuts and styles. No matter the ocassion, you can always rock your black trousers. It is very easy to combine with other pieces. When you think that you have nothing to wear,you can always count on your black trousers. They are a staple for every working girl.

Feel free to mix and match these pieces for optimal results.

Jeans,white tee and a blazer

Polo shirt and jeans



White shirt and washed jeans



The miracle in your wardrobe - Blazers!!!

Blazers are the new tees and your wardrobe is incomplete without a blazer.  They are fashion staples and are here to stay.

This wonderful fashion creation is totally versatile and can transform any outfit to knock-out classy.  They are great for adding structure to a boxy silhouette, toning down busy patterns and guess what???, a simple blazer can be converted to an office wear too. *Woohoo* So bye bye “Gosh what do I wear?” and Hello mix and match. J

Here are a few celebrity inspired ways to wear your blazer:

1.                   With a pair of jeans/leggings

  

Make a bold statement with a bright coloured blazer

 This look is great for a day trip or movie night.  Try on the look with a scarf and heels or just light fashion accessories and flats.

2.         With a pair of shorts

 This look is great for a night out in town or lunch date with friends.

3.                   With a short dress

I love this look because it is extremely classy and versatile.  So whether it is a club party, house party, drinks with friends, church etcetera, this look totally nails it.

4.         With a maxi dress

Always remember, the taller you are, the better the look on you. So if you are petite like me, the look may

drown you. But you can pair this outfit up with wedges if you are an absolute die hard like me J

5.                   With bold patterns

This look rocks!!!  A blazer tones down the busy patterns of the dress/top and adds maturity to what would otherwise have been a playful/youthful outfit.  Totally works for a day trip

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6.           With pencil skirts or work pants

 I personally love this look for work days.  Paired with blouses or shirts, the look hits boardroom chic during office hours and classy chic when out for drinks with friends.

7.          And unless you are Rihanna, don't try this look on please.

Please mail us on nefertitifashion01@gmail.com or call 0802 3207 9875 if you have been inspired to buy a blazer or two.

3 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT LEGGINGS………………….

Leggings have been around for a bit and naija ladies have caught on to this trend. However, some of us don’t get that they are not pants and cannot be substitutes for them. I have seen a couple of girls out in town wearing leggings with their unmentionables exposed!!!!!!(free show). So, I was inspired to write this post as a public service announcement (PSA). Here are 3 tips we should all put in mind when next we want to put on a pair ;

#1.Fabric

The fabric they are made of is a very important factor. You don’t want to wear a pair and end up in jail for public indecency. If they are  made of a thin fabric-then it becomes transparent (especially when you stretch) and those parts of your body that should be seen by only your man will be exposed to the general public(Oops!). When it comes to leggings the thicker, the better.
Check the denier of the fabric. Just in case you don't know, denier relates to the thickness of the leggings. For more  coverage and durability, purchase a higher denier (say 100 plus denier)

Oops!

#2 What to wear over them

General opinion differs from person to person. Personally I think that you should wear a pair that are long enough to cover, but short enough not to be a dress. Preferably, something nice and flowy. They are already tight and wearing something equally tight on top will only end up making you look like cat woman (or some other super heroine). However, if you must, you could try wearing something loose like a chunky sweater or a boyfriend jacket to layer it and reduce the “cat woman effect”.

Layering

                                                                           

The cat woman effect

#3 Your feet

 Wearing the wrong foot wear can kill any outfit and totally ruin your look. You could try to wear flats or mid heels with your leggings to give you that chick look.
This ends our PSA for today J

P.S. I’m in love with print leggings at the moment, They are fun, comfortable, cute and help you get noticed wherever you go J. Every girl should have one in her wardrobe.

Print leggings

Introducing: Nefertiti

Here I am trying my best to write up the “perfect first blog post”. Something to catch your attention so that you will keep coming back for more.  I have gone through many drafts, re-drafts and all sorts of criticisms and bashing from my friends.  All this before I even got this point. However blogging has no rules, so what the heck! I’ll just freestyle for a bit. Here goes:…

I know how annoying it is when you search your wardrobe for that killer outfit to wear to that social event but just don’t find anything banging.  We all dread that awkward moment at a party when the “not so cool” girl is putting on the same dress you have on…(Oooooppppssss isn’t that the dilemma with trending outfits).  Almost every lady I know hates Mondays.  However, I also know that ladies would definitely look forward to work on Monday’s if they had something new and classy to put on to work….don’t we all love it when people at work notice our new looks.

In our over-zealous J efforts to jazz up the average naija babe (You can say thank you later J, Nefertiti Fashion was born.

We hope that Nefertiti will become an online resource for ladies who are looking to dress to impress no matter the occasion.  With our weekly (or daily or monthly or whenever-we-like) posts, the goal is to provide you with useful, interesting and fun tips to incorporate with your personal style to give you that effortlessly chic and classy look.  Also, you can be sure to boost your wardrobe with trendy, timeless, vintage, brash or sassy outfits and accessories, carefully selected from stores all around the world by our personal shopper. *wink*.

So tell someone to tell someone because we are going to change your style. That fine boy that you have been eyeing will have no choice but to TAKE YOU HOME TO MOMMA , and if career is your thing, looking good will get you the attention you need. (caveat emptor J)

With love

HRS