Do you usually buy stuff and end up not wearing them because you’re scared of ruining them? Or wearing and tearing them quicker? This African print maxi skirt is one of those items in my closet. Hard to believe it’s my first time wearing it after a year.
It was gifted to me by my best friend, sister and makeup artist extraordinare Sandra Ekukole. Check out her ig @bihyouty. She asked for my measurements one day and asked me what I wanted sewn and I said a skirt that would swallow me up! In a couple of days, a local tailor had whipped up this beauty. When I received it I was overjoyed. It fit perfectly, it felt luxe, it was the perfect length and the skirt had the exact fullness I was hoping for.
It was so massive yet fitted, I felt like a princess. Everyone wanted to know where I got it from. I got so many compliments. It almost went to my head I tell ya :/
Most of my ankara wear has been gifted to me. Probably because, there are only a few dressmakers abroad that can sew as well as our seamstresses back home. Unfortunately, after being bitten once I am sceptical about trying out some of the IG and Etsy boutiques who flaunt gallant designs and boast of faultless embroidering skills… I feel safer ordering from back home. Even high end designer brands have jumped on the ankara bandwagon. And some of the prices they charge for African pieces is simply extortionist and unfair. I’m all about supporting independent boutiques so, If you know a top notch tailor in the UK though, hit me up below!
I can’t wait to style this over and over! Are you a repeat offender like me?
OUTFIT: African print maxi skirt – gift, bustier – Warehouse, Chunky necklace – Accessorize
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giftedhandsinmotion
August 14, 2015Beautiful!
Art Becomes You
August 14, 2015thanks!
Mojisola Obazuaye
August 14, 2015Really nice baby. Princess Lydie?
Love you girl.
I agree with sowing from home. Have a fantastic weekend.
Mojisola
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dayinmydreams
August 14, 2015that skirt! you look like a million bucks
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Art Becomes You
August 15, 2015Awww thank you!
AppealnStyle
August 14, 2015Lovely Hun
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August 15, 2015Thanks ??
G
August 15, 2015lovely ensemble
Art Becomes You
August 15, 2015Thanks G!
moonstone34
August 15, 2015Looking good girl. The color, fit and print look beautiful on you!
xo, jackie
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Art Becomes You
August 15, 2015Thanks doll!
No Rule, Just Style
August 15, 2015You look radiant my dear! Just flawless!!
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Art Becomes You
August 15, 2015Thanks boo xx
onachicdiet
August 15, 2015Beautiful babe :)xx
Art Becomes You
August 15, 2015Thanks love!
blvckbee
August 15, 2015Looking gorgeous in this!
Agnes x
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Art Becomes You
August 15, 2015Thanks bee xx
Style4Curves
August 16, 2015and you look like a Princess!!! just gorge!
Art Becomes You
August 16, 2015awwww cheers love x
adventuremeetsdesigner
August 16, 2015simply amazing! love how you styled this outfit!
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Art Becomes You
August 16, 2015thanks girl x
deefordana
August 16, 2015I loveee this look!! The skirt is absolutely gorgeous! I’m loving this print so much ♥
Art Becomes You
August 16, 2015thanks lovely Dana x
The Bandwagon Chic
August 16, 2015Stunning.
I love this flowy look.
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Art Becomes You
August 16, 2015thanks chica!
Filomena Mairosse
August 16, 2015Maaaaan listen!!! This skirt is FLAWLESS!! And the way you styled it???? PERFECT!!
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Art Becomes You
August 17, 2015You always make me blush with your comments, thanks!! ?
Essentially Fashion
August 17, 2015That skirt is amazing!!!
iamserenel
August 17, 2015Love the skirt, it is STUNNING on you 🙂
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Carina
August 18, 2015Obsessed with this look!!!
Style Domination
August 19, 2015STUN-NING! You must have stopped traffic! xo
Katie Kuo
August 20, 2015beautiful. The skirt is lovely, purple is definitely your colour!
classmeetseast
September 6, 2015Loooove this outfit and your pictures are gorgeous!
Art Becomes You
September 12, 2015thanks!! x