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How the Tignon Laws tried to Conceal African Beauty

Most times, head coverings are associated with religious practices, but it has extended into the fashion scene and it is worth every attention it draws.      Before i go further, did you know that a decree known as the Tignon Law was passed to prevent women of African descent , Slave or Free, from unveiling their hair? They were to cover their hair and heads with a knotted headdress.      Headdresses are not just a medium to conceal women's beauty but have been incorporated as a fashion accessory and are becoming mainstream not only for a particular religious sect. Modest Fashion Movements are emerging, while some of its designs are featured with head coverings, some are not and it is becoming a thing right now and i'm so digging it.                                                                                                                Other head coverings for women include; The Turban : Its origin can be traced to Southeast Asia and the Middle East. F

Skirt Styles You Should Know About

You can look good in skirts too, not just in pants. Going for a more feminine look? these are some of the different types of skirts you can find in stores, alternatively, you can make one for yourself.  The Pencil Skirt : I know the pencil skirt is a perfect match for almost any kind of blouse but we've been spinning in the wheels of sameness with the pencil skirt, its about time we roll on to something different . there are other designs, some of which are; i. The Broomstick Skirt: This features multiple tiers of gathered fabric and a uniquely wrinkled appearance.  ii. Tiered Skirt: This is achieved by a strategic layering of fabrics.                       iii. The Tutu Skirt: Yikes !  who said tutus are meant only for Ballerinas. Only a Tule can give you the desired tutu you need. I just love the sound of 'tutu', don't you?   iv. Draped Skirt: Loosely gather a fabric and fasten it to secure the pattern created would land

What is your body type and how to dress with the finesse

Many a time, finding the right outfit could be time-consuming because you probably do not know what your body type is and what best suits u. To know more about your body type, all you need is a tape then click on the link below >>> https://www.calculator.net/body-type-calculator.html   TADAAA...how easy was that Now the basic body type classifications include; The Pear, Apple, Carrot (inverted triangle- which wasn't indicated on calculator.net), Rectangular and  Hour glass shape.   The Pear shape is smaller on the upper body and wider at the hip with a slim waist. WHAT TO WEAR                       The Apple shape consists of a wider waistline and smaller hips.  WHAT TO WEAR    The Hourglass consists of a proportional upper and lower body and a slim waist. WHAT TO WEAR       The rectangular shape has a matching proportion from the upper body to the hip. WHAT TO WEAR Last on the list is

How 2 Pull-Off Ankara with an ever-Green Finesse

Did you know that Ankara is of European origin? Ankara was formerly called Dutch wax and it originated in Netherlands. It was made for the Indonesian market but quickly became more popular here in west Africa (smirk “our over sabi too much sha”). Recognizing this unique market opportunity, the Dutch started producing more of this fabric for the west African market. These days, there are many brands such as Vlisco and the likes of it. These brands produce some of the finest prints that are used today in the Nigerian fashion industry. Some of the ways you can pull off the Ankara look to give you that ever-Green   Finesse touch include; Going Mono : This is wearing a single ankara pattern. There are no other patterns or fabrics mixed with this and could be thought out to have a boring look. But with one or two twists to this, trust me, you can rock a sole ankara pattern.  The Denim mix : Yeah Yeah, asides pairing ankara with denim jeans, you can choose to make

10 Sleek Fabric Types

     There are so many reasons for Product Return ranging from incorrect sizes of products ordered or the product does not match the description on the website. A deliberate fraud or it could be the product was no longer needed.        I'm here to share with you a few tips with image samples on the different kinds of fabrics (not all fabric types), to deliver top-notch information to you so as to maximize the services i would be providing you subsequently. Shall we begin with the different types of fabrics used in dress making.  I. Silk: Silk fabric has a lustrous and glossy sheen with small slubs that run horizontally across the fabric .  II. Neoprene: Neoprene fabric is created by sandwiching a 1.6 mm layer of SBR fabric (Styrene Butadiene) in between layers of polyester spandex resulting in a 2 mm thick fabric. III. Organza: Organza comes from the silk family. Organza can vary widely in thickness. Thin organza is sheer and somewhat flowy, but thic