Outfit Details:

Top – Jumia

Skirt – (dress turned skirt) Warehouse

Sneakers – Adidas climacool from Jumia

Ankara Bag – DMG from Jumia on sale here, also have this here, shop more here

Glasses - Payporte

Photographed by my brother Jesse Imonirioma

Hey guys! How’s everyone?

Today I’m doing a fun look featuring a full flare skirt. You see, full skirts are indeed versatile when it comes to styling. Usually, I’d wear them with heeled court shoes or heeled sandals, but for a playful, fun, casual look, I decided to wear sneakers! Now I’d have gone for a white pair of sneaks, but your girl wanted to do different.

Story time: Now this full skirt you see here was originally a dress handed down to me by one of my aunts sometime in 2015. And you wouldn’t believe that I was grumbling in my mind like “A whole me Dafashionfreak, you’re giving me old clothes you don’t want. What do I look like?” Lol I would have preferred cash though, don’t judge. Anyways, to avoid long stories (which includes dumping it in one Ghana-must-go bag and then planning to take the dress to some welfare unit) I then realized I could actually wear the dress- even if just once so as to please her. I took the dress to a dry cleaner and I couldn’t recognize the dress by the time it was ironed. You see, that’s one thing with giving out your used clothing. Packaging and presentation matters. I definitely would have had a different perception or reaction if I received the dress after it came back from the dry cleaner. But then, diamonds don’t look attractive in the ground now, do they?

However, rather than the dress itself, I was more into the fabric. I liked it so much and felt a dress wasn’t versatile enough to style. So I decided to turn it into a skirt. And I tell you, after the transformation, I’ve been wearing this full skirt a lot more often and with almost any kind of top. And dear aunt was really pleased at the end of the day. Thank you aunty… :D

So back to styling, I went for a funky banana print tee to pair the skirt and a pair of Adidas climacool sneakers. Grabbed my Ankara tote bag to accessorize and finished up with this cute pair of transparent granny glasses I never thought would look good on me.

Hope you enjoyed my story? If you can relate with it, kindly share yours in the comments section below.

Also, if you would like a DIY tutorial on how I turned my dress into a full skirt, do let me know in the comments section below.

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to read.

Until next time,

Much love,

Maudleen.

Outfit Details:

Checkered Shirt – JML from Jumia

White tee – TRY (old)

Jeans – MrP

Bag – Asos

Shoes – Paperdolls from Jumia

Sunnies - Payporte
Photographed by my brother Jesse Imonirioma

Hey guys! How is the month of August treating you?

Life update: I’m doing just great, I’ve had a lot of experiences (both good and bad) but I’ve quite enjoyed my stay in Lagos. And sad to say (more like excited to say) that I’ll be returning to Abuja in some hours. Well, I need to go take care of Maudiffied (have a lot of work) and also to attend the bloggers brunch for 27th organized by The Blogger Point. But will I come back to stay in Lag? That, I’m not sure yet, because my fashion line is suffering my absence. I didn’t make the best arrangements to handle the business while I’m away. But I’m sure of visiting Lagos again.

So for today’s post; I’m sharing a very simple, quick, easy and stylish casual look for a daytime outing. It could be brunch/lunch with friends, a food festival, fashion festival, music festival or just any casual event. It’s that versatile. In my opinion, the colour grey is another wardrobe staple everyone needs to own. It could be a duster coat, pants, t-shirt, top or tank. There’s really a lot one could do with a grey clothing piece. But that’s for another day.

My Outfit: The main piece being the checkered shirt, I opted for an unconventional look. By wearing a white t-shirt paired with a pair of grey ripped jeans and threw on the checkered shirt without fastening the buttons for a relaxed feel (I like my comfort). Then I completed my outfit with a pair of snake skin block heeled sandals and a black cross body bag and of course sunnies.

Related: Easy Double Denim
Also, I've had this vest since 2012

P.S: I cannot remember the last time I purchased a white t-shirt. The white shirt I’m wearing here was purchased in 2013. I’m not kidding guys. I bought a number of white tees when I was going for national youth service four years ago and I still wear some of them till date. I know I’m very good at keeping/taking care of things and not just clothing alone. But this is white, and it still looks this white. If not for this post I wouldn’t even realize I’ve had this tee for this long.

Thanks for stopping by, do let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Until next time.

Much love,

Maudleen.

Hey guys! Happy weekend.

Outfit Details:

Off shoulder top – Shein

Skirt/head wrap – Maudiffied

Sunglasses – Chanel from Coliseum

Sandals – thrifted
Photographed by Jesse Imonirioma

Some of you might have seen me style this Ankara maxi skirt a few times before now. Especially if you know me personally or follow me on social media. But on the blog, this is the first time this beautiful piece is appearing.

Usually, I’d wear this Ankara maxi skirt to church, paired with either a white long sleeved shirt or a black lace top. But for today’s post, I decided to go for something a bit more stylish. And what better piece than a white off shoulder top? I completed my look with a head wrap from the same fabric as the skirt. And for comfort, I wore flat sandals and kept my accessories minimal.

How would you wear an Ankara maxi skirt? Kindly let me know your thoughts in the comments below.

Until next time…

Much love,

Maudleen.

Accepting: That I’ll have to relocate to Lagos. I don’t know much about Lagos living but, let’s see how it goes.

Admiring: A footballer like Neymar. LOL, don’t ask me why.

Bookmarking: Launch ideas for a new store. No, I’m not launching a store yet. I just always like to gather ideas ahead of time. You know, just in case.

Cooking: Beans. Beans! Beans!! Beans!!! In various ways, and I am tired (screaming TAYAD)! In a week I can’t count the number of times I cook beans at home. Seems like beans are a major source of protein in this our country, aside the likes of beef and fish. I’m looking for new cooking recipes, in case you have any really good one, kindly let me know please.

Changing: My name to “Mrs. Neymar”. DUHH…

Deciding: To work and live in Lagos. Did I just say that? Can’t believe myself still. But it’s true. Well, let’s see how long I’ll last here. Meanwhile, I’m sure Grace would be shocked. After years of begging me to come to Lag. Too bad she’s not in the country at the moment.

Discovering: Lagos, as it is. And I haven’t been amazed yet.

Disliking: The hold up. The roads are just so narrow and it’s totally not good for a busy city like this. Major cause of traffic jam.

Drinking: Lots of water as usual. But right now, Lipton tea with milk and sugar because it’s raining.

Eating: Beans. Beans! Beans!! Beans!!! And I am tired! I’m not gonna eat beans for a long time. (But I’ll sha eat moi moi. Don’t judge! I need the nutrient.)

Feeling: Not only thankful but blessed.

Following: More like unfollowing: some of these instagram pages that share horrible looking images. Especially when it’s uncalled for. My memory is too precious for me to be seeing horrors.

Giggling: A lot at this TV show “Fresh off the boat”. It is both enlightening and funny. Also giggling at whatever comes out the mouth of Trevor Noah, he’s just too funny and educative at the same time.

Hearing: Bad news o. Do you guys see those whatsapp broadcast messages going around? I don’t want to say too much here, but “B.H attack” was mentioned. We just need to be careful and avoid large gatherings.

Hoping: That nothing bad happens in this country- Nigeria. Also hoping that something good comes out from this my relocation. And that I’m able to go where God leads me.

Knowing: That God is leading me to my glorious destiny.

Loving: My short violet colour polished nails. I’ve decided to stick to short natural nails. So what I do is to just polish them weekly. Though they don’t even last up to a week without chipping, but I’m loving the sight of new colours on my finger nails every week.

Making: New blogger friends. And can’t wait to meet some of them in Lagos.

Opening: and reopening these DMG bags pages on Jumia. Guys, a clearance sale is going on, and you must have heard already if you follow me on social media. You would also get direct links to shop on my snapchat (@dafashionfreak)

Playing: Yemi Alade’s KISSING. Old but I fell in love with the song again. I literally had to re-download it. Maybe because I’ve been hearing it on the voice Nigeria. So what I do is, I always play it when I’m doing the dirty dishes. And I happen to finish up quick. Try it, it works like magic. Put a song you like on replay and do your chores.

Praying: For peace in our nation. For God to scatter the plans of the evil ones.

Reading: Every Day is for The Thief by Teju Cole. Funny how I started the book on my flight from Abuja to Lagos, and that beginning story was totally relatable with the whole airport experience I’ve been having. Like, it’s always the same. Please, when will things change?

Sewing: Something white for bloggers hangout.

Smelling: Puff puff everywhere I turn. This is Lagos.

Wanting: To eat these puff puff and fried chicken portions. I remember when I used to buy puff puff from shoprite in Jabi lake mall, Abuja. I’d always garnish it with fried chicken. Oh yum yum.

Wasting: Data!!! When did I start using more than 5GB in a month? In June is used 15GB, July I minimized usage and at the end I used up 13GB. I remember in 2010 when we paid N1,000 for only 100MB for one month. And it lasted. So what’s happening now? Although data bundles are even cheaper now, as we can get 1.5GB for N1,000. But why doesn’t it last a month? Am I watching too many youtube videos?

Wearing: Very tiny cornrows. I’ve had my simbi is a girl hair style for over three weeks now. You’ll most certainly meet me at home looking like your house girl. Because, I don’t wear wigs at home. And that brings us to – Also Wearing: Wigs and very often. I think I was on wigs all through the month of July. And it’s most likely gonna be the same for August. No time to go and be doing hair. P.S: I made the wigs myself…

Wishing: that Neymar would give me just one week paycheck from his.

Wondering: If it is possible for me to change attendance location for TBP bloggers hangout/seminar. As I am presently in Lagos meanwhile I registered to attend that of Abuja. Well, the month is still fresh, who knows if I may happen to goto Abuja by that period.

Thanks for your continuous support guys. I wish you a fabulous August!

Much love,

Maudleen.