My Style: Omowunmi Wemi-Akinsola

Vintage blazer, M&S dress, River Island shoes, Casio watch, Vintage hat.

My Style is one of our favorite features on the BN Style page, and judging from the responses it gathers, I can safely say, it has our readers interested. This year, we would like to have our fashionable BN readers featured regularly, so I encourage you all to please send in your entries.

If you are interested in appearing on My Style, simply send two pictures of yourself or that of a friend depicting a typical Day and Night Look with a short summary of your style to my email box: [email protected]

When your entry is approved, you will be required to send in more pictures and personal commentaries on your style or that of your friend as the case may be! Thanks to everyone who has participated so far, keep the emails coming.

Let’s remember that this feature is about appreciating an individual’s expression through clothing!

BellaNaija reader, student and fashion blogger, Omowunmi Wemi-Akinsola, is a girl of few words when it comes to talking about her style. But who needs words, if your style is expressive and eclectic as hers.

Omowunmi’s Style:

I am a bit of a tom boy, as I’m sure you will point out as you look through, other times you can see the “wannabe lady” side of me. I believe that everyone should be able to wear whatever they want without having the fear of being judged in a negative light because you really do not know their situation. Unfortunately, most parts of the world we live in doesn’t tolerate my opinion. I always quote this particular saying of mine from my old blog : “Whatever you see as appropriate is what is appropriate for you. It might not be deemed appropriate for others and what others see as appropriate may not be deemed appropriate for you.”

Why I Love My Style:

I like my style because I wear what I feel comfortable in, regardless of what others think. Most of the time, I’m out and about in heels solely for the purpose of a confidence boost. I still want to look like a regular girl but, slightly different (not crazy different )and I also like to stand out without seeking attention as I can be rather shy.

Style Philosophy:

Your style is one important aspect of you, because it usually shows your personality.I love expressing myself, So I do it on my personal fashion blog at http://www.daisy-mak.com/.

Hair:

Most of the time, I have a weave in, sometimes long and wavy, obviously It gets boring, so I change it up a little bit to short bobs, fringes, straight & long or just an up do/bun with my natural hair.

H&M dress, Espirit belt

Topshop skirt, tank and cardigan, Primark shoes, Fendi bag

Topshop jumper, Topshop skirt, Schuh shoes

Make-up:

During the day, I usually keep my makeup subtle. Thin strokes of eyeliner, blush, pink lipbalm/lipgloss/. At Night, I love to go with dark eyes and red lips, sometimes plum. Occasionally, I have clear/pink lips but that’s only when I have no choice. Majority of my makeup is from MAC, I have a few bits and bobs from random places e.g Rimmel and sleek eye-shadows, YSL touché E’clat & mascara and Benefit eyeliners. Most important of all, my favorite eyeliner which I always demand from somewhere in Lagos. I am not aware of its precise origin but it’s one hell of an eyeliner so who cares.

Day look makeup: Dark eyeshadow, eyeliner, pink lipgloss, blush. Self made jacket

Day look makeup- Simple( powder, bright pink lipstick, eyeliner) YSL ring, New look ring, Mums ring, Vintage fur jacket

Night makeup- Dark blue eyeshadow, Pink/orange lipstick, eyeliner, mascara

Night look makeup- Rep lipstick

Day Look:

My day looks are constantly changing. Ladylike, punk look, casual, colourful.

Guissepe Zanotti shoes, H&M jeans, office shirt, Vintage blazer and vest

Topshop dress and shirt, Ray ban Aviators, Topshop shoes

Louboutin oumos, Mango jeans, Mums blazer, Miu Miu head band, Leyva belt

Zara blouse, River Island shorts, Aquascutum blaser, Louboutin pumps, Mums necklace, H&M scarf

Asos dress, Vintage blazer, Topshop shoes, YSL bag

Sisters cape, H&M dress and belt, Tom Ford sunglasses

Louboutin Pigalles Vintage skirt, Virgos lounge blouse, Vintage bag

Vintage blouse and trouser, Topshop bag

Topshop hat, Bintage blosue and shorts and Rupert Sanderson shoes

Vintage skirt and jumper, Tory burch pumps

All H&M, Primark shoes

Self made jacket, H&M jeans, New look shoes, Topshop scarf, Ray ban sunglasses

D&G bag, Bik Bok denim gilet, Topshop jeans, Grandma's Broche, Primark tank, LV scarf

Bag- Nigerian market, Office shoes

Shopping Habits:

I shop anywhere, It really doesn’t matter where it’s from to me, they are just clothes; as long as you can come out looking like a human being you shouldn’t be too picky. Also, as long as the price is right as I’m still a student… You know? High street stores, online boutiques and stores/ Vintage(I have lots of Vintage)/ ebay/ thrift stores/flea markets… e.t.c…. EVERYWHERE! Treating yourself occasionally is allowed.

Alexander Wang bag, Virgos louge dress, Topshop skit, Miss Selfridge leather jacket

Wardrobe Staples

Sunglasses: I use sunglasses a lot, primarily because I’m prone to migraines on sunny days, but, with the bad comes the good right?

Doc MArten boots, ALdo bag, Primark blouse, H&M jacket and skirt

Black Shoes: You just have to have them. You can never be stuck with them.

YSL shoes, topshop skirt, vintage jumper and H&M hat

Night Look:

To be honest, sometimes I wear day dresses out at night. But accessorizing obviously plays a big part in the end result of your look.  So sometimes it doesn’t matter.

Beige fabric and Primark necklace

Vintage dress(my favourite dress) YSL bag, Topshop shoes

Vintage trousers, H&M Top

Orange Fabric, YSL Glasses

Stawberry Kats dress, Vintage blazer and clutch, unknown necklace, Aldo shoes

Matalan dress, Next shoes

Christian Louboutin Pigalle, Virgos Lounge dress

Debenhams jacket, Primark necklace, Vintage clutch and trouser, Mink Pink sheer blouse

Vintage top, H&M dress underneath, Topshop tights, TK max belt, ALDO shoes

Can't remember where the dress is from, Aldo shoes

Vintage dress and top, Burberry shoes

Click to visit Omowunmi’s fashion blog – http://www.daisy-mak.com/
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