Today’s outfit is a very special one to me because the outfit was given was made for me by a complete stranger! My mother told me never to talk to strangers on the internet (and I went ahead and started a blog!) but sometimes you come across the nicest people on these interwebs. I’ve never met Christina of Just Missed The Runway before but I so love her style and I always stalk drop by her blog and leave my rants of admiration. LOL. Christina noticed and before I knew it we were exchanging emails and before I knew it she had this beautiful African print skirt made for me and air mailed it all the way to the UK! I wish all bloggers responded to my feedback like this. Hahaha. Most people won’t even respond to comments. Not to talk o0f responding with gifts. OMG. She’s the nicest person ever! I was so not expecting it.
I received the skirt in the winter so I’ve been dying for Spring to get here so I can rock it. As soon as the first rays of sunshine emerged last week, I stepped out in all my fishtail gloriousness. BOOM!
Isn’t it lovely? How do I ever repay such a random act of kindness?
It’s the ones you least expect, that touch you the most. THANK YOU CHRISTINA. YOU are my God-sent, hottie, silky ebony skin Ghanaian blogger bae 😉 Everyone please go check out her blog and follow her! She’s such a gem.
Speaking of giving…what do you notice about these pictures?
I’m wearing tights. Yes, TIGHTS!
***In all the pics where I’m sat down, I’m wearing Pendeza skin tone tights and in the rest of the pictures, I’m not wearing any tights. This is just to demonstrate how similar to your tone the tights look 🙂
This beautiful lady from Pendeza Pantyhose got in contact with me about showcasing skin tone tights made for women of every colour. I could barely believe it. Until I received a beautiful pack of my own tights and tried them on. It matched! Now I don’t even wear tights and always prefer to go bare legs because I hate it when you can see that I am wearing tights. This one matched my skin exactly.
I’m wearing Tone 20 from the Toned Collection in the pictures above. Skin match tights are perfect for Spring because it is getting sunny but it still feels windy at times so you can get away with rocking your shorter hemlines while wearing skin tone tights.
“Pendeza was started back in 2010 to introduce sheer tights for darker skin tones. Our goal was to create beautiful hosiery from the finest yarns in order to enable colourful women to celebrate their legs in style and that is precisely what we have done. Before Pendeza, there were no sheer tights for darker skin tones. We proudly launched our Toned Collection to fill this gap in the market, followed in due course by our fantastic Black Secrets range. Pendeza is one of a kind. We pride ourselves on our great customer service and our stylish, affordable products. If you have not tried our sheer tights for darker skin tones yet, you’re missing out!”
To win all you have to do is:
-Follow @artbecomesyou and @bependeza on Instagram
-Share this post 🙂
-Leave a comment below saying why you wear tights.
That’s it!
I’ll pick at random from the comments and new follows. TWO winners will be selected.
First winner gets 5 pairs of Pendeza tights + £20 Voucher to spend in a shop of their choice.
Second winner gets 5 pair of Pendeza tights.
Hope everything was clearly explained. If not, just drop a comment about any queries and I will get back to you.
Winners will be chosen Wednesday April 29th 2015.
Good luck!
OUTFIT:
Ankara Skirt – Gifted by Just Missed the Runway
Corset bralet top – Topshop
Bag – Kurt Geiger
Black Courts – Christian Louboutin Cabo 120 Studded Pumps
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Françoise EA
April 15, 2015Gorgeous always…i absolutely love the skirt
Mojisola Obazuaye
April 15, 2015You look so beautiful Lydie. Love your gorgeous skirt and heels. The tights are perfect too.
I need them.
To enter the giveaway, I wear tights because they accentuate my legs and the give a classy finish to my look. I am following you and following bependeza on Instagram.
Sharing this post now.
Mojisola
http://www.mojintouch.com
Filomena Mairosse
April 15, 2015THAT SKIRT IS GORGEOUS!!!! I’m having such a fit over it!! This entire look is amazing! You look amazing!!! And Christina has impeccable style!
https://thevgcaesthetic.wordpress.com/
Dana Fashina
April 15, 2015Wow!!
That’s so many awesome things about this post I don’t even know where to begin!
You look awesome.
That skirt is BEAUTIFUL.
Those tights are incredible.
Your hair is off the hook!!
Now carry on ❤❤
Art Becomes You
April 15, 2015Awwww girl you’re too sweet!! Thanks ?
chiclittlehoney
April 15, 2015This outfit is so lovely and you wear it very well! I’m in love with the skirt, too.
versicolorcloset
April 15, 2015I agree with Dana. Girlllllll this is by far my absolute favorite post on ABY. Did you get the new camera you wanted cause the quality of these photos is just amazing!!!
Your hair is just fab! Your lipstick is totally popping. I need these tights in my life like yesterday!!! They would make ‘bare legs’ winter appropriate and that’s every girl dream. Finding tights that are truly nude for brown skinned girls is nearly impossible so these are a genius invention! (Consider this my giveaway entry 🙂 )
And that skirt OMG!!! I’m so in love. I can’t contain myself. Lol I would be ordering right now if it was available for sale. I need to be friends with miss Christina. Lol
Those Loubs are everything!!!
Kudos girl. Kudos.
Corinne Mafeu
April 15, 2015Hi,you look gorgeous!! I didnt even noticed the tights, that’s just amazing so i couldn’t not participate at the giveaway. I followed both of you on instagram(@corinercy),i share the post on my google+ account, for the question i like to wear tights because they protect me from the cold and i hate wearing trousers!
Thks.
giftedhandsinmotion
April 15, 2015Absolutely Gorgeous!
Jovy Rayne
April 15, 2015Reblogged this on Jovyryn Styles 101 and commented:
Simply GORGEOUS!!!
Jovy Rayne
April 15, 2015All I can say is . . . GORGEOUS!!!! The entire ensemble is just PERFECTO!! I’m madly in loveeee with your heels and the tone tights are just top notch! i sincerely cant tell the difference 🙂 The African look (skirt and hair) really do suit you.. Hats off on this one ABY cc Christina (love your work)
I like wearing tights because they give you an even tone( esp if you have spots) and they add that chic element to an outfit when paired with heels.
Devinne S.
April 15, 2015Whoa, that’s an incredible story! It’s so cool that you got a skirt that was made for you!!
sillycrazylove
April 15, 2015Absolutely beautiful! <3 I can't get over how amazing the colors on the skirt are!!!
http://www.sillycrazylove.com
calityfashion123
April 16, 2015Simply gorgeous!
Naeun
April 16, 2015Wow that skirt is amazing, can’t believe it’s hand-made! Also those tights are amazing, I seriously couldn’t tell the difference when you were/weren’t wearing them xx
http://www.tongue-in-chic.com
Art Becomes You
April 16, 2015hey thank you doll!
onachicdiet
April 16, 2015You look drop dead gorgeous, i love how you put this look together, your jewellery, the skirt, shoes, everything is effortless and it looks amazing!
Art Becomes You
April 16, 2015Thanks Fran bae!!
fashionandstylepolice
April 16, 2015Love the skirt and those tights are Amazing.
Kristen Leotsakou
April 16, 2015I’m in love with that skirt! and it looks amazing on you! xx
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kathrineeldridge1
April 16, 2015This skirt is simply stunning! I adore the color and print. What a nice gift! 🙂
http://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Style-Lee
April 16, 2015Beautiful, that skirt was just made for you girl, love the print!
fashlovesmarsh
April 16, 2015The skirt is absolutely gorgeous.
http://www.fashlovesmarsh.com
Art Becomes You
April 16, 2015thanks!!
annie lee
April 16, 2015girl, you have an amazing figure! you look so good in that outfit xo
Yef
April 16, 2015The outfit is the Ishhhh.And your hair..Oh my!! The skirt is lovely..Na really..I wish all bloggers responded like that..haha. I love the shoes! I wear tights as a shape wear and to prevent friction between my legs.. Shared on my I Rep Camer FB page….Keeping my fingers crossed!
ifbkseoul
April 16, 2015you look fabulous! love your skirt!
http://differentcands.blogspot.com/
Kimberley Stewart
April 16, 2015Amazing as usual! Everything is on point!! The skirt is amazing and fits perfectly!! <3
Kimberley Stewart
April 16, 2015Tights ??? are awesome too I must check them out!!
carrieslifestyle
April 17, 2015oh my god this skirt is juast amazing. i love it
Check out my new post on my blog about how to bring colour on a rainy day
http://carrieslifestyle.wordpress.com
Posts online about Argentinia, Tahiti, Rome, London…
valentina ioana
April 17, 2015omg…i will for those shoes! lovely look my dear!
http://www.eager4fashion.com
Emily&Elizabeth
April 17, 2015I love this look! That skirt is gorgeous!!
xo Emily
http://www.fashioncolumntwins.com
Cynthia
April 17, 2015That skirt is everything to me, you look ? and as for those tighs they don’t even look like you have them on definitely a huge prop for me☺
Art Becomes You
April 19, 2015thanks Cyn!
officialfantasy
April 17, 2015OMG you look absolutely stunning!! The print on the skirt is so beautiful and the sun just made you glow!!! Lovely post
Art Becomes You
April 19, 2015thanks boo!
Nina
April 17, 2015Beautiful outfit. xx
http://www.ninasstyleblog.com
Art Becomes You
April 19, 2015thanks Nina!
pinklacepearls
April 17, 2015Amazing! That skirt is everything! Xo
The Fashion Marionnette
April 17, 2015what a hottie!!! you look amazing, girl!
i’m always touched by the kindness of others, even when it doesn’t concerne me directly. bravo christina! i will certainly follow her! we need more people like her. <3
Art Becomes You
April 19, 2015thanks a lot. yea she’s a gem
Cheryl
April 17, 2015great write up as usual Lydia! love this whole outfit and yess Loubs! I got my first pair from my boyfriend as a birthday gift, can’t wait to wear it in one of my blog post one day and join all the bloggers with loubs commitee lmao 😀
http://www.nowuseecheryl.com/
Art Becomes You
April 19, 2015lol you such a joker! welcome to the Loubs committee, may you receive even more red bottoms!
J
April 20, 2015Fabulous love the tights. Got a pair. You can get them in PAKs or African Hair retail store in London. Info for those who want to save some coins.
justmissedtherunway
April 21, 2015how could i miss this!? School has been kicking my butt recently! i need to catch up! no need to repay me! The way you styled this skirt is enough hunny! Pass me those shoooesss too 😉
larissa
April 22, 2015i have been looking for this type of tights 4 years ago. i have eczma on my leg which make is impossible for me to wear short things and i have wearing black tights. please i want to min this
Ngem
April 23, 2015Love this. The skirt and shoes r killing me. Just go inspired. You always kill it Lydia. Follow Christina religiously and she is so stylish. I need to start blogging 🙂
My African closet
April 25, 2015So so gorgeous. Hot skirt for a hot girl. And that print is gorgeous against your beautiful skin. Lovely, just lovely
https://myafricancloset.wordpress.com/
Dana
April 28, 2015I would never have been able to tell you were wearing tights! you looks fabulous chica! I love your entire outfit, please give me your shoes!
Just stopping by to leave my daily dosage of love
Have a great day, xx
Dana, http://booquepress.com
Nigeriansnailingit
July 3, 2015you nailed this 100% . sharing this on my site now!
Art Becomes You
July 3, 2015awww cheers 🙂
bukumodels
October 5, 2016That is unfortunate the images are not available. I really love it when a Sista wears nylons. I wanted to reblog. Is there a way you could email me the photos?
Art Becomes You
October 11, 2016hi hun. thanks! where did you want to reblog these?
bukumodels
February 5, 2017https://www.instagram.com/ebonymodelski/