Style by Stylifiq

2012-02-24T16:20:00.000+03:00

These lovely statement necklaces took a lot of time and concentration to make. In the end I feel that I couldn't have done better at this time. You will definitely turn a few heads wearing these. Pink looped fringe necklace Code: LFPI001Price: Ksh750 Black and white collar inspired necklace Code: CBBW001Price: Ksh800 Multilayer spiral necklace with leaf detail Code: MLFI001Price: Ksh950

Stylifiq beaded bracelets

2012-02-24T14:10:00.000+03:00

I made this beautiful bracelets tender loving care. I hope you will like them and take good care of them after purchasing. Nautical Bracelet. Code: NTRD001 Price: Ksh300 Spiral bracelet with white and red glass beads Code: SPRD001Price: Ksh500 Spiral bracelets with multicolored glass and nude beads Code: SPMC002Price: Ksh500 I have more beautiful pieces under

Shopping for Jewelry

2012-02-23T16:02:00.001+03:00

Every now and then I get an itch to update my jewelry box.. Today was on of those days. I have been scouring the web for to die for jewelry and I just love these pieces.. For the little queen that you are Pink Crown necklace only $4.98 My that sparkle Crystal adjustable ring only $4.50 Unleash your inner tigress Big bling Tiger ring only $4.80 How cute American

How to make a necklace using straws and knitting yarn

2012-02-21T11:33:00.000+03:00

This isn't the first time that I am making a necklace from straws. This time I made a statement necklace from straws wrapped in knitting yarn and I love the results. I was going to use twigs instead of straws but I later changed my mind and decided to use the twigs for something different, I will share that with you later. For this Straw and knitting yarn necklace I used: 2 different

How to make a four strand beaded bracelet

2012-02-15T00:50:00.000+03:00

This is an easy tutorial on how to make a beaded four strand bracelet. I made it recently and I love the way it came out. Even though you may not be into beading this bracelet shouldn't be a problem to make. what you need: Two strands of beads in different colors. Each strand measures about 120 cm 1/2 m ribbon matchbox sewing thread (not pictured) A pair of scissors (not pictured)

How fashion blogging changed my life.

2012-02-01T00:01:00.000+03:00

Fashion blogging has changed my life in more ways than one. I have put together this list to share with you my metamorphosis (If I can call it that). Promise not to laugh at me: My style sense has taken a beating as a result of fashion blogging. I consider myself a well dressed individual, I don’t normally go over the top but I still manage to look good. When I started blogging

Cowl skirt giveaway FashionBoma + Penzi 4 Enzi

2012-01-27T00:06:00.000+03:00

Don't you just love this skirt??Here's your chance to win it. FashionBoma.com and Penzi 4 Enzi have teamed up to bring you the amazing Giveaway. All you have to do to win this fabulous Cowl skirt is: join the FashionBoma community and upload some of your looks. The winner will be selected at random from the looks posted on the website starting today. Don't worry about the skirt

MIHI... fashion meets photography

2012-01-24T22:54:00.000+03:00

Mihi is a concept by zureya B, Ankara Vintage and Oderophotoz for a monthly event that aims to bring a new twist in the relationship between fashion and photography. This event intends to bring you an interactive session which intends to bridge the gap between designers,photographers and their clients. The event will be held at the Alfajiris restaurant garden, MaalimJuma road off Dennis

FashionBoma.... Bottomless fashion inspiration

2012-01-23T00:13:00.000+03:00

I thought I'd let you guys know that I'll be posting my outfit updates on FashionBoma now.. This is a new and exciting online fashion community that is really growing fast and Y'all are invited :) I have some cool diys lined up for you so stay tuned :) Glam Kisses StYl Connect with me on TWITTER or FACEBOOK

Accessories

2012-01-18T22:27:00.001+03:00

Here are just a few of my accessories: Drop earring: Diy chocolate brown wooden necklace: Dubois road tiny chain necklace: can't recall, had it for eons bracelets: see arm stacking tutorial Rings: Dubois road Bag: local thrift market I wore mismatched earrings again , this time I did one long one and a super stud do you like? See the full look here on FashionBoma and remember to

Diy Peter Pan collar necklace

2012-01-18T11:08:00.000+03:00

I have been meaning to make a peter pan collar necklace for the longest time now. Th only problem I had was finding a material that felt right for my necklace. One evening I found exactly what I needed. I had this little piece of tapestry mat that I had had forever. I was meant to make some mat samples but I never really got round to doing it. Thank God. I had new and awesome plans for it. What

Paper print out manicure

2012-01-09T21:01:00.000+03:00

I have had this manicure since beginning of 2012, maybe it's because i'm so excited about this year..Of course your's doesn't have to read 2012, it could read whatever you want. What you will need: Surgical spirit Nude nail polish Base coat/ top coat nail polish mirror image printout How to prepare the mirror image print outs: I struggled with this a bit but finally figured out a way to

Arm stacking...

2012-01-03T15:06:00.000+03:00

Stacking lots of bracelets and bangles seemed to explode in 2011 and it's not about to stop in 2012. Just be careful when you're arm stacking so you don't look like you piled all your jewelry on. The whole "confused" look is so 2011. Here's what you need: Elastic thread white beads Black beads chain 1 Star (not pictured) See here how to make a star To make the black bracelet, simply

Star necklace tutorial

2011-12-31T21:40:00.000+03:00

Ever wondered how to make a star necklace, well I have and this post is about that. I always wondered how I'd give my stars some texture and sparkle and thanks to the inspiration I got from sand paper, yes you read right, I now know how. What you need: Spray paint Star shapes, I printed the star shape from word's basic shapes. Jump rings Super glue Sieved sand Ribbon card board

Ribbon necklace tutorial.

2011-12-02T00:54:00.000+03:00

First I should start by saying that this diy wasn't my original plan. I made this necklace because I didn't have all the materials for the original one and this one just came to mind as I was putting away the materials I had. I was folding up the ribbon when I thought to myself, "my, this would make a lovely necklace." Here's the tutorial, very easy I must add. 1. About 2m of ribbon, color

Kiswahili my language

2011-12-02T00:48:00.000+03:00

ION:I am sick and tired of people acting like Kiswahili is a second rate language.I was talking to my niece who goes to St. Scholastica Academy (a primary school along Thika road) and she told me some things that really shocked me. Did you know that our young ones are criminalised for speaking swahili in school?? At least in my niece's school they are. when one is caught speaking Swahili they

I almost caused an accident

2011-11-29T21:45:00.000+03:00

I had my project presentations today and couldn't figure out what to wear. The dress code for this sort of thing is official clad but I knew I didn't want to show up in a suit, too obvious. I remember some time back a friend of mine was doing her presentation and she asked for my advice over which I would prefer, Skirt suit or pants suit.. I chose the pants suit for her and that was only because

Polka dots, the debate.

2011-11-24T23:45:00.001+03:00

This polka dot vintage baby was once a blouse with larger than life shoulder pads. Seriously they were huge.. I wonder what the previous owner looked like wearing it, Johny Bravo comes to mind. Anyway I took out the shoulder pads and did a little tweaking. I love it now and I usually throw it on over a top and I'm ready to be spotted.. hehe getit? you know, the spots.. well never mind. Moving

Accessories for natural hair + fashion bloggers wake up call

2011-11-23T09:57:00.000+03:00

One of my readers suggested that I do a tutorial for a hair band that I as wearing in an earlier post. This tutorial is not as easy as some I have posted before and it may take a little bit more time but it will be well worth it. As a natural haired girl with very short hair, I find it very hard to style my hair. Hair accessories are an easy way way for me to avoid feeling plain or boring. How to

Emote...

2011-11-23T01:20:00.000+03:00

Does my face match the body language??? In keeping with the promise I made in an earlier post about th Kanga stories exhibition , here are my emoting pictures. Not bad ei?! As alwaysStYl Twitter Facebook

Kanga stories exhibition

2011-11-19T09:41:00.001+03:00

'Kanga stories, the cloth that reveals' is an exhibition on the kanga cloth, an essential aspect of Kenya's cultural heritage. The kanga is an effective way to chronicle history and convey both literal and socio-cultural messages which sets it apart from other cloths used by our communities - This is what the National museum of kenya in association with The British museum have going on at Nairobi

How to make a Christmas themed brooch

2011-11-18T15:55:00.000+03:00

The festive season is here with us, again.. Is it me or has this year really flown by?! Just the other day I was celebrating the beginning in my final year of college and now it's almost over.. wheew! So I was dressing up yesterday and I found myself looking at this small cardboard picture of an arrow pointing to the north pole. I had taken it out of a Christmas card years ago and stuck it on my

Braid out, hooray!

2011-11-18T13:56:00.000+03:00

I had mentioned earlier on facebook that I was attempting my second braid out, the first one tanked, story of my life. Anyway, these shots were taken on Monday just before I rushed to school to survey the situation, with the lecturer's strike and all. Thank God it has been suspended. I can't take any delays to finishing school. I had a splitting headache so I couldn't tie anything on my head and

The oldest trick in the book..

2011-11-12T17:56:00.000+03:00

A whole bunch of you have asked me to do more outfit posts, hmm, I have heard you. I will try my best but I can't promise more than a few.. There was a time, a while back when I was trying to find a hot pink pleated maxi to no avail. I bought this hot pink vintage button down dress as some sort of compromise. I have not given up my search yet so anyone who knows where I can find the

100 followers $

2011-11-10T18:00:00.001+03:00

wow.. I got the most brilliant surprise yesterday morning when I woke up to find that my blog had hit the 100 followers mark.. I was so happy, still am. Why is this so important to me? well let me explain.. You see when I started this blog late last year, I was very excited about it but terrified that no one would read it. I would put up posts but wonder if anyone really read them. At that time

3 random nailcare tips

2011-11-07T12:36:00.000+03:00

These are probably the most random nail care tips you will ever read about. #1 Maws lanolin cream makes good cuticle cream. One day in Juja I decided to get my nails done by some guy by the roadside. As he was prepping my nails for polish application he whipped out a tub of lanolin cream and started applying it on my nails. Now I'm one of those people who won't shut up while you do strange

Gold leaf necklace tutorial

2011-11-04T11:15:00.000+03:00

This is the necklace I made.. This was the inspiration.. Here's what I used to make it: 1. Gold spray paint2. jump rings3. leaves4. chain This is how I made it.. Step 1: Spray paint all the leaves. Make sure you do this outside in the open. Step 2: Arrange the leaves as you would want them on the necklace. Step 3: Attach the leaves to the chain using the jump rings. I

Gold leaf overload.

2011-11-03T21:50:00.002+03:00

So I made this gold leaf necklace.. It was fun wearing it. I got some interesting looks :) A bunch of roadside idlers were really stunned, I heard one of them ask the rest, "Is she wearing leaves??" hahaha, I just smiled and walked away. The good thing about my love for diy is that I can actually make stuff like this out of the blue. Which is awesome because I always have

254 D word Mania ~ events

2011-11-01T03:12:00.000+03:00

This is an event organized by 254 D Word. Here is a brief description: "It's going to be dress mania. We have over1000 DRESSES for Ksh 800, 600 or Less. We have dresses of all styles and sizes to ensure that you step out in style. Everything must go!!! We will also be featuring Emerging Crafts - Jewellery, Chutneys, Baked Goods, other accessories.... Music performances, Food, Fun and

Craving animal print pants

2011-10-25T00:14:00.000+03:00

This weekend I purchased some animal print material with the intention of getting a pair of animal print pants made for me.. Here is my inspiration.. Wide legged animal print pants Skinny fitted animal print pants Cropped animal print pants I'm torn between flared bottoms or skinny fitting pants. Which one do you like?? Vote below Blog Polls

Facebook personalities $

2011-10-22T21:11:00.000+03:00

How is everyone doing? I have had one of the toughest weeks ever. Running up and down working on Open Access Fashion Week. I have spent most of today in a workshop trying to get some boxes built. I also got very disappointed when a photo shoot I wanted to do today flopped but I guess that's what happens when you're dealing with people, they let you down. Back to fashion week, it will be

Open Access week - JKUAT

2011-10-17T09:58:00.000+03:00

What is Open Access week? {Quoted from here } Open Access Week, a global event now entering its fifth year, is an opportunity for the academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access, to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to help inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research. “

What's your beauty routine??

2011-10-13T08:02:00.000+03:00

Skin care: We all know what skin care routine we are supposed to follow on a daily basis, you know, Cleanse Tone Moisturise, but how many of us really follow this routine?? Healthy skin is something that everyone wants to have, men and women alike. Personally I have never really had to struggle with breakouts or major skin problems. To keep this up I wash my face religiously at least twice a

And the winner is..

2011-10-12T13:48:00.000+03:00

I would like to thank everyone who participated in this giveaway.. There will be more giveaways to come. The participants: Jandy Kanini Lynn Bianca Carol Sammantha Razz Laureen Linda Gwada Anne Wambui Bevern Hercules Naomi Wambui Scarlet Nduta Rachael Muthoni The winner: 4. Razz Laureen The winner was chosen randomly via random.org. I was unable to post the widget here the way it's

Festus Okumu and other stories

2011-10-11T01:18:00.001+03:00

Festus Okumu ~ centre I know this is not a political blog and I do not wish to come across as partisan, that said I have to add that I have a right to choose to share my opinion here because this is my blog! So it's that time again when there are elections in JKUAT. I don't care much about JKUSO but it seems every year I'm always sucked into campaigns for one of the contestants for the

Hair inspiation

2011-10-10T10:15:00.000+03:00

Ever since I had my BC (big chop) my experience with natural hair has been quite a roller coaster. High moments when I'm rocking my TWA and low moments when I have to comb my hair. These beautiful Kenyan ladies representing us naturals have been a major inspiration Mary ~ Kurly Kichana Sitawa ~ Runway254 Na-na-na nappy baibe... StYl

Another simple DIY top

2011-10-04T00:07:00.001+03:00

You don't even need expertise for this one... All you need is A scarf needle and thread A pair of scissors This is the scarf I used (35 x 35") Start by folding the scarf diagonally to form a triangle.Cut as shown below to make an allowance for your neck. (DIY is a hobby for me so pardon me if I don't know all the correct terms. The most important thing is that you understand me :) The

Bagtastic giveaway!!

2011-10-02T22:12:00.003+03:00

It's about time for a... This bag is up for grabs. It's a bag that I really love and I want to give it to one of my precious readers. I appreciate all my readers, fans and critics alike, without you this blog wouldn't be what it is today. I want to say thank you to everyone who helped to spread the word about this blog, especially some of my fellow bloggers for mentioning me and linking to me

John Kaveke LFW collection

2011-09-29T10:26:00.000+03:00

I love this collection. John Kaveke truly put Kenya on the map. So inspiring to know that Kenyan fashion is headed for great heights. My favorite To Kaveke StYl

How to make feather earrings

2011-09-26T09:36:00.001+03:00

Alas... You will need:.A pair of earrings similar to the ones above.A bunch of feathers.needle and thread.Rhinestones,tweezers & super glue {optional} The inspiration behind making these earrings came from some earrings that I saw on single ladies. I do not own any feather earrings, well, until now :) I bought a pair of stale earrings and thought to spruce them up with some feathers. I

making bracelets using beads and ribbon (DIY)

2011-09-19T11:01:00.000+03:00

Beaded bracelets Beaded bracelets are perfect for arm stacking. I don't particularly do a lot of chunky stacking at a time but I do love having one or two bracelets on my arm. This is yet another simple tutorial that will leave you with some pretty awesome bracelets or transform some store bought ones. Here's what you need: A bunch of beads Ribbon in the color of your choice Start by

Where do you buy your accessories??

2011-09-16T01:55:00.001+03:00

Source Every now and then I get questions from people about where to buy good quality jewelry. A while back I discovered a street in town called Dubois road in town. That’s where most of the jewelry around Nairobi comes from and that’s where I shop sometimes when I’m not making my own stuff. Dubois is a large street with so many shops. I don’t shop in a particular shop, usually when I get

love...

2011-09-15T08:59:00.001+03:00

... the only word that describes how I feel about the end of the old era and my new look. With loveStYl

End of the old Era

2011-09-14T04:58:00.000+03:00

Today I'm cutting my hair I announced a while ago that I was going natural , that I had decided it was finally time to embrace my God given kinks. I should first confess that very little thought went into that decision. At first I was just excited about all the fabulous Afros I was seeing around and I too wanted one. However I had to consider a few factors and this only made my decision

Long pendant and tassel necklace {DIY}

2011-09-12T00:27:00.000+03:00

I think the scarf that has served me the most is a certain hot pink scarf with black dots. I have had it for so long and I have worn it a thousand times. The sad fact I face now is that I can't wear it any more because I has a couple of holes and they have now become too hard to ignore. I didn't want to shelve the scarf so I found a way to make it work for me, you know, holes and all. I

That stone with holes, you know, the pumice stone... It's good for you.

2011-09-06T17:50:00.001+03:00

"Everyone, male or female, needs to have a pumice stone in their bathroom.Ashy feet ain't pretty, I'm sure you agree." I posted this on twitter sometime back and while most people agreed, I got a very interesting retweet with comment and I quote: "verbstract: Cracks hold the sheets. Useful RT @stylifiq Everyone, male or female, needs to have a pumice stone in their bathroom. Ashy feet ain't

Kenyan fashion blogs

2011-09-02T23:10:00.004+03:00

A while back I started my search for fashion blogs in Kenya. I remember back then the fashion blogs in existence were a handful as you can see here in my earlier list of fashion blogs in Kenya . Kenya's first online fashion community: FashionBoma An online community of fashion lovers. members get to upload their personal looks and share their style with the world. However this has changed

this isn't a typical post

2011-08-31T01:14:00.000+03:00

I didn't have much to do yesterday, just a few errands here and there. So I painted my nails. I did green and purple. These two colors are so different from each other but I like them anyway I got this green top a while back but never wore it. I'll show it to you better in a later post. I made that huge ring. I was to make more and sell maybe but I don't feel like I'm there yet. I do

My new resolutions

2011-08-29T22:37:00.000+03:00

I know it's not the beginning of the year but I thought that If I shared these here I'd be bound by my word. So my new resolutions are, (in no particular order) 1) To wake up early every morning, that’s 6:00 am on school days and 9:00 when I don’t have to go anywhere. I realized waking up early could be the solution to my never on time habit. 2) To buy a new notebook. I write down almost all

The price of sugar is too darn high!

2011-08-25T00:39:00.000+03:00

Yes, I know. That's an unlikely title for a fashion blog post but it's my blog and I get to choose the titles. Anyway it will make sense in a bit. I don't wear earrings much the main reason being that I have super sensitive skin which usually reacts to most metals. As a result I don't own that many pairs of earrings. Another reason for not wearing earrings a lot is the fact that I keep losing

Are Kenyan men allergic to shorts?

2011-08-24T01:39:00.002+03:00

How many Kenyan men do you know who can comfortably wear shorts and walk around proudly. Not many I suppose. For most of our men, shorts are a touchy subject, something that I'm yet to understand. So I got a few of my shorts wearing friends to share with us their thoughts on men and shorts. Guys feel free to add your thoughts on this subject in the comments section. Girls what do you think

Find the line, then toy with it

2011-08-18T20:19:00.000+03:00

Isn't fashion just exciting?? Yeah. I know. The thing that excites me most about fashion is how creativity is always being pushed to the limit. Fashion is all about standing out, being set apart from the crowd. Every one wants to be 'that one!' and so in a bid to become that, one needs to find the line and toy with it. For Dior Iconic punk rock star Iggy Pop spotting a Dior snake skin bag

{DIY} Oversize clutch bag..

2011-08-15T09:15:00.000+03:00

I finally got round to turning my skirt into an oversize clutch. I had this silver pleather skirt for a while and only wore it once. I have never been that uncomfortable in my life. Yeah the skirt looked good but underneath was a whole different story. It made me sweat so much and didn't absorb the sweat so I ended up feeling like I had spilled water on myself. Funny thing is that it was a

Just a shirt

2011-08-12T20:33:00.003+03:00

Just put on a shirt and come with me Most of my guy friends complain to me that the kind of clothes that most fashion blogs recommend to them is not to their taste. They don't want to be walking around in orange blazers green pants and purple supras all in the name of fashion. So my dear friends this post goes out to you. Nothing fancy here just a simple shirt worn well and you're good to

The darkest hour comes before dawn.

2011-08-04T23:32:00.000+03:00

Day 4 of the Bow challenge The most obvious way to wear a bow is by wearing a bow tie. Since my outfit was pretty casual, I wore a colorful bow tie with some fun print. Oh, and I braided my braids for a change. sheer blouse- gikosh, Jeans- Alex, Bowtie- Toi, wedges- DIY, jewelry- my collection I'm starting my exams tomorrow. I probably won't sleep tonight but that's ok, I can sleep when

What do ogres and onions have in common?

2011-08-03T23:14:00.001+03:00

Day 3 of the Bow challenge Shrek is one of my all time favorite animations. Although I don't quite understand how ogres have layers, I understand how fashion has layers. Adding a bright scarf to an outfit takes it from ordinary to super, while you're at it, why not tie your scarf into a bow for added character.. Since the chilly weather won't go away, piling on layers of clothes is an

Take me to a place I have never been before...

2011-08-02T22:23:00.006+03:00

Day 2 of the bow challenge I got to this side of school that I had never been to. I decided to do a bit of exploration Hey the gate is open, maybe we can sneak in unnoticed.. It's been ages since a got a ride on a gate, might as well do it again now. Ok, seriously lets be quiet now. We don't want to draw attention. Cant - reach - the edge... Phew! coast is clear. So this is where

Bow challenge ~ For the love of bows

2011-08-01T20:15:00.006+03:00

Day one of the bow challenge. I tied a scarf around my waist with a bow at the front The oversize sweater looked like it had bat wing detail I braided my hair.. I'm trying to get the roots to grow out before I cut off the treated hair and go all natural. I haven't got the guts to cut it off just yet.. Borrowed blue sweater, paper bead necklace from Annet, thrifted boots I have decided

Welcome to the disco + mulika

2011-07-29T11:08:00.002+03:00

So you've heard about the party that everyone is ranting about. If you haven't then listen up... Muthoni the drummer Queen who is also the founder and CEO of the monthly Blankets and Wine, East Africas Premier Music Festival will be releasing the video to her new EP 'Welcome to the Disco' on the 30th of July at Club Volar,( formerly steve's steak house) Ngong Race course. Tickets will be

Emma Waruguru

2011-07-24T19:49:00.001+03:00

Emma was one of my favorite contestants for the Nestea miss world Kenya competition sponsored by Ashley's pic via fb It was sad to see her leave the academy and I have something to say about that... She was discovered in Nyeri during the grass roots recruitment roundup. Her father died when she was young and she didn't get to go to school. Some of the things that we may sometimes take for

Flames falling from my ears

2011-07-20T08:53:00.000+03:00

This was me on Monday.. I'm not fond of Mondays since I like the whole relaxed mood that is usually on over the weekend. However life goes on, there has to be a Monday to start the cycle of another week leading to another weekend. Speaking of which, it's Wednesday already :) After doing this post on black Identity image , I was inspired to pull out my canvas shoes from the pit they were in.

{DIY } super glue bonded beads ring

2011-07-19T12:45:00.002+03:00

I told you guys about my super glue incident earlier, well, this is the project I was trying to perfect. I didn't finish the second attempt for reasons I already explained. This was a pilot project. The ring didn't come out so pretty but You can find a way to make yours pretty. Colored beads perhaps.. For this DIY project you will need: 1 tub super glue A small bottle top greased thoroughly

My 5 links

2011-07-19T11:27:00.000+03:00

This is an initiative by Evans Gichomo. The aim is to appreciate bloggers and in Kenya and share mini-blog rolls for a broader read. Here are the steps to follow: Read more here.. The Guidelines:Blogger is nominated by other blogger(s) Blogger publishes their 5 links on their blog and tweets the link with #My5Links The Blogger nominates five other bloggers to do the same. Categories My Most

Bead and ribbon earrings {DIY}

2011-07-18T01:39:00.001+03:00

These are my favorite earrings at this point in time. I love them for their color as well as their simplicity. They are so easy to make. If you look closely you notice that these earrings are made of beads tied onto ribbons and attached to earring hooks. So basically your supplies will be: Colored beads Colored ribbon {I used organza ribbon} Earring hooks I started by

MULIKA~ Black Identity Image by D P Mungai

2011-07-15T01:17:00.003+03:00

Another week, another guest on MULIKA . Before I let you go on I have to say something about today's interviewee. I watched him grow up!! how cool is that?! {But just to clear the air, I'm not old, at all.. }Now I would love to say that I had much to do with the level of talent this guy possesses but then I'd be lying.. Ok, enough talk, Let's get down to business! Did someone say Street Style??

Awards and my acceptance speech

2011-07-12T16:30:00.001+03:00

I have got several awards lately but haven't got around to respond to them. I am finally doing it :) I will start with is one from Perpie of Style is flair LOVE YOURSELF This requires that I make a collage to myself to prove to myself in some weird way that I love myself. I wanted to do a collage of different parts of my body that I would want to celebrate but I am pressed for time. In the

My first You Tube video!!

2011-07-09T23:43:00.001+03:00

finally... It took me a while to post my first video but here it is. I struggled with the editing since it was the very first time I was doing this sort of thing so it was pretty much trial and error. I will be working on my skills, I'm not sure when because my exams are just around the corner However, I had fun doing this and I'll def be indulging in my new found hobby. Actually I'm

Shout out to my reader...

2011-07-09T20:08:00.000+03:00

I am glad that the tutorial I posted up earlier on how to make a button bracelet wasn't entirely ignored. one of my precious readers actually went through the trouble to make a beautiful button bracelet. When she twitted me I was so jazzed since I was having a crappy time and she just made my evening. Thanks @Jaywanja The button bracelet made by Jaywanja Love the arm stacking I

Accidentally Trendy....

2011-07-07T15:24:00.000+03:00

What happens when you wake up one morning and you find yourself accidentally trendy??? This is a clear demonstration that trends mean nothing if you don't own them and make them work for you.. If you just wear the "it" stuff without really giving it much thought then you my dear are not different from these examples... Turban trend and the pleated skirts trend photo credit color blocking

FAB Expo review.. as told by you

2011-07-06T23:57:00.001+03:00

The FAB EXPO went down this weekend at the Westgate mall. Unfortunately I was unable to attend so i wouldn't be the right person to review it. I asked you guys earlier to tell me about your experiences and this is what these beautiful people had to say.. To start us off is a word from the organiser...{I will express my views like this} Pinky Ghelani-Raj FAB Expo organiser Here's what I

Shoes I'm craving

2011-07-05T03:09:00.000+03:00

photo credit What do fashionistas and pregnant women have in common?? They both get weird cravings at weird times.. no? I was just about to go sleep when I thought that maybe I should let you know what I'm craving.. sharp pointed flat canvas shoes preferably in a bright color. Now where will I get those at this hour?? photo credit photo credit photo credit These yellow ones

WANGU jeans - Wangu like me

2011-07-05T02:47:00.000+03:00

How many of you can say that you have a brand of jeans named after you?? how many? none? well, sucks to be you. I have a brand of jeans named after me! WANGU jeans. Yeap! That's my middle name, you know, like Wangu wa Makeri. Never heard of her?? then go google her this ain't a history lesson... Now where was I? Oh, Fashion and Wangu jeans.. A little bird from African perspectives told me that

{D.I.Y} How to make a button bracelet..

2011-07-04T10:04:00.001+03:00

I haven't done a D.I.Y post for my blog for a while now.. Well, It's about time. I may seem to be in love with buttons and the truth is I somehow have some sort of twisted fetish for them.. This is a simple tutorial on how you can make a lovely bracelet from a bunch of buttons. Things you need Collect the items needed: Leather strap {measured to fit wrist}, a bunch of buttons, a set of

MULIKA Scarlet Jeddiah {Fashion blogger, make up artist}

2011-07-02T20:38:00.000+03:00

This week on MULIKA I feature a young and talented fashion blogger. I visit her blog and I like that she adds a playful twist to fashion so I thought it was about time I added some of that playful spirit to this segment. Here goes.. Might I add that this was one of the smoothest interviews I've ever had to do.. Full name Scarlet Nduta Jeddidah Location Nairobi Blog title Legendary

BIG decision {Growing out my kinks}

2011-06-22T10:28:00.000+03:00

Finally after a long struggle with myself I have decided that I'm going Natural. It is time to embrace every single part of me including my kinky hard to deal with hair.. Now I know this won't be easy but I plan on convincing a few of my friends to join me in this epic journey to naturalville. Natural hair requires a lot of care but luckily there are a couple of blogs out there that talk about

Behind the scenes, Penny winter

2011-06-21T10:25:00.000+03:00

Photographs: Touko Sipilainen, Styling: Annabel Onyango, Makeup: Suzie Wokabi, Videographer: Jakub Zahradnicek, Fashion designer: Penny Winter, Shoot assistant: Carl Odera. I did a post on Penny Winter, A talented fashion and costume designer based in Kenya a while back. The model here is the beautiful Namnyak Odupoy who is also the stylist of runway254 Ever wondered what it

I love sweater dresses

2011-06-20T08:35:00.000+03:00

photos from shop bop photo credit I love how versatile sweater dresses can be.. In this chilly months ahead, it would be wise to invest in one or two... They can be worn on their own, paired with leggings or with pants. To accessorises a dress sweater You can wear your boots, ankle or knee length.. ( see guide to wearing boots). You can also throw on a chunky belt to add color

Futuristic baby! Avnah Couture style

2011-06-18T13:46:00.000+03:00

I'm just blown away... This is crazy lovely... All images courtesy of www.avnahcouture.com Is there such a thing as wearable couture? AVNAH-COUTURE says Yes! Avnah Davis-Long is a designer to watch out for, her futuristic, avant garde boadering collection is for the bold woman who is not afraid to step out an make a statement. There is a whole line of clothes that you don't

Nestea miss world Kenya 2011

2011-06-18T12:32:00.000+03:00

These are the finalists of the Nestea miss world Kenya roundup... Asha Bashir_Miss Nestea Kisii Susan Anyango_Miss Nestea Githurai Esther Mukuhi_Miss Nestea Nakuru Vivian Cherono_Miss Nestea Eldoret Hakan Misri Nestle Kenya MD_Pierre Trouilhat Nestle EAR Head_Susan Anyango Miss Nestea finalists_Natasha Metto Miss World Kenya_Guenter Spiess Business Executive Manager Nestle

Runway 254 {more photos}

2011-06-16T20:50:00.000+03:00

Here are some more photos from Runway 254... Some behind the scene action by our stylist Namnyak Odupoy A model gets a hair over by Curfew of Tress freedom Military dress by Julia of Namour The beautiful people who made it all happen The next runway 254 will be held on 15th July 2011.. and next time the show will be hotter.. believe that StYl.

Bullets make me happy

2011-06-13T14:51:00.000+03:00

Assad Mounser jewelry (see more bullet jewelry) Earrings (see more gold chain earrings) Wars and violent clashes leave this really negative impact on society. They destroy the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. Guns and bullets have been associated with misery and bloodshed for the longest time.For many, bullets carry a story so sad that even the sight of them shudders them.

TRESS FREEDOM WIG FALLS OFF

2011-06-12T20:41:00.000+03:00

I had to share this video with you guys. I found it last week while looking for hair to be used for Runway 254 and it completely made my evening.. Enjoy. visit Tress freedom to view their hair products follow on twitter or facebook LMAOStYl.

Runway 254 --- behind the scenes

2011-06-12T19:23:00.001+03:00

Sitawa, Runway254 Founder, Suzie,Model wearing a Namour Design, Namnyak Odupoy, Professional Model and Event Stylist, Nelly, Model and Designer(Bendiga) Models during the fitting Attitude on the runway The first ever Runway 254 went down this Friday 10th June at Q's.These are a few pictures to give you a glimpse of what happened behind the scenes. We had crazy weather on that evening

MULIKA ~ FASHION 2DIE4 {Georgie Ndirangu}

2011-06-10T02:32:00.002+03:00

MULIKA has been off for a while, I apologise. Today I feature a young man who is causing a stir in the Kenyan fashion scene, Georgie Ndirangu. He is the CEO of fashion 2DIE4 Describe your personal style in 3 words. :::Comfortable, Fitting and Appropriate. Georgie Ndirangu What are 4 ' must haves' in a guy's wardrobe? :::Cologne, Nice pairs of shoes, Fitting jackets, and a Watch.

CFDAs {lady gaga - my take}

2011-06-09T02:35:00.000+03:00

At the CFDAs Lady Gaga and Patti LaBellePhoto By Stephane Feugere So it appears that the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) {read America's fashion elite}decided that Lady Gaga deserved the Fashion Icon award. Now this got me thinking, since the awards were held I have been trying to wrap my head around this. Who is a fashion icon?? according to the free online dictionary

You are invited.. #Runway254

2011-06-07T18:58:00.001+03:00

Have you heard the latest buzz in town?? Yeah the fashion show this Friday. If you missed my earlier about Runway +254 you need to check it out to get all the details of the event. If you do not wish to miss out on the fashion madness you can RSVP by following the links below =>FB: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=113862205369317 Twitter: http://twtvite.com/runway254 and the hash tag is #

Sometimes a girl just wants to STAND out!!!!

2011-06-07T18:41:00.001+03:00

Photo credit I love this last pair of boots so much. Cant stop staring. Now this is what we call design! Many designers today come up with shoes that are almost identical save for a bow there or some studs here and quite frankly a sense of originality is alway lacking. No offence to anyone but seriously the most part of being a designer is coming up with original and somewhat unique designs

RUNWAY +254

2011-06-06T21:42:00.000+03:00

What is Runway +254?? Runway +254 is a fashion show that aims at providing budding Kenyan fashion and jewelry designers with a platform to showcase their work. The event will take place on June 10th 2011 at crocked Q's rooftop from 7pm Now you know how fashion gigs in Kenya can be bloody expensive... well this time it's different. Entry is only 200 bob! Thats right, 200 I didn't

New Nivea with Hydra

2011-06-01T10:28:00.000+03:00

On 19th April 201, Nivea launched a new line of moisturisers with Hydra IQ. I was invited for the launch which was held at the intercontinental Hotel. unfortunately I was unable to attend so I invited my friends Carol and Julia to attend on my behalf. They did and from what they told me later, I seemed to have missed out on some mad fun. Next time I'll be ready.. So anyway the products that were

The fashion show - depressing

2011-05-30T11:38:00.001+03:00

How many of you watched the fashion show on Citizen tv yesterday? If you did, then you will agree with me that the segment they like to call student's corner was such a bore. I remember thinking to myself, as the models strutted the junk, surely our fashion design students must be better than this!! There was one model that was quite memorable. Gorgeous girl dressed in some manilla paper

I take the bus..

2011-05-28T10:33:00.001+03:00

One fine evening I was at a bus stop waiting for a matatu to take me home then a bus came, A 32seater I think. Without thinking twice I hoped in. All the window seats were taken so I sat like two seats from the door next to a certain fellow, the chatty type who never seem to read the ' dude, leave me alone' vibes but I didn't know that at the time. I kid you not, this is how the guy broke

5 COOL KID ESSENTIALS

2011-05-24T19:11:00.000+03:00

What does it take for a guy to be considered cool?? This is my list... Note that this list is in no particular order... 1} Cool Sun glasses Photo Credit 2} Fancy Watch Photo Credit 3} Pinky Ring Photo Credit 4} Rich Cologne 5} Fancy wallet Photo Credit I'm curious to find out if the guys agree with me.. Have your say. If there is anything I left out, please add in the

TURN A CUTLERY HOLDER INTO A SMASHING JEWELRY HANGER

2011-05-20T10:31:00.000+03:00

Before I know you're now going aha! "Why didn't I think of that?" Most of our homes have one or two of these cutlery holders tucked away somewhere in a store gathering dust. It is time to bring them out and give them some purpose. I have been using this one to hold some of my jewelry pieces for years now and decided it was time I gave it a make over. For this project, a mug holder or

D.I.Y SHELL RING

2011-05-19T15:08:00.001+03:00

Inspiration comes from every where... Photo credit: Street Etiquette As I was blog surfing, I came across this image from Street Etiquette and a light bulb went off in my head when I saw this shell ring that Ondu was wearing. How easy would it be to make a similar one?! How to make your own shell ring: You will need: A shell Ring base Glue To make the ring, simply glue the shell on

CLOTH COVERED WOODEN RING

2011-05-19T12:27:00.001+03:00

I was toying around with a trapezoidal shaped block of wood then this idea came to me. What if I covered it with a piece of cloth and attached a ring base? So I did just that and there, I got a unique checkered ring! How to make a ring using an oddly shaped object, a piece of cloth and a ring base You will need: An oddly shaped object A piece of cloth {ironed to canvas* optional} A piece

7 points to help you prepare for modeling auditions.

2011-05-18T10:47:00.000+03:00

I still remember my first casting call. Oh! The horror... First, the auditions were held in some place in industrial area and since I hadn't gone with the other group from my agency, {I had other commitments} I had to find my way to the location which was at the client's premises. The only guide I had was a map that came via email. Skip to the part where I arrive... So as I entered the board

SINGLE FEATHER NECKLACE(diy)

2011-05-14T13:59:00.003+03:00

This morning I found this feather outside and I loved it. I wanted to use it for something so I decided to make this feather necklace. Fun Fashion D.I.Y Project {Another feather necklace} You will need: A feather Ribbon A sparkly button Some Rhine stones Super glue Chain Step 1 This is pretty simple. Using the ribbon, tie a bow on the stem then sew the button on. Step 2 Add the

ADD BOWS TO YOUR SHOES !!

2011-05-11T22:55:00.000+03:00

This is a very simple D.I.Y but it will add a twist to boring old shoes. Fun Fashion D.I.Y Project: How to add bows to old shoes You will need: A pair of old shoes in need of a make over Two pieces of 1/2 inch ribbon 12inches long 4 Rhine stones (or more) Super glue Step 1:Tie the ribbons into bows. Step 2:Attach the ribbons to the sides of your shoes using some super glue.

MULIKA ~ BEADNOIR FASHION Kenyan Jewelry Designer

2011-05-06T16:59:00.001+03:00

Yes, I know, I haven't blogged for a while but today I bring great things for you.. On Mulika today, I feature a budding jewelry designer who is headed for great heights. Name: Mbuiyu Kaiganaine name of jewelry: Beadnoir Based in Nairobi < kenya For how long have you been designing jewelry?? I have been designing jewelry for a bout one year now. How would you describe your designs?

PAPER BAG WAIST AND PINEAPPLE HAIR

2011-04-28T09:28:00.000+03:00

To think I almost didn't buy this hot pink skirt... Paper bag waist Obsessed with pineapple hairstyles {skirt ~ Paris Kenya , Blue rose ring~ Jade collection, Vest ~ local supermarket, Shoes~ Ngara} Maybe Its not too late to catch up with the paper bag waist trend. I thought it would be fun to try out on a skirt.Just turn your skirt upside down and fasten around the waist with a