Cheatsheet: How To Turn Heads Without Baring

There is a lot of pressure on ladies to dress indecently so as to be attractive these days, it's very unfortunate. We need to realize that it's far more attractive to leave that little extra up to the imagination. Somewhere along the line, fashion rules started to dictate that ladies have to reveal a bit of cleavage to make the heads turned, and somehow, we all accepted it as standard.

Believe it or not, you can be attractive and draw attention without even being indecent or immodest. Here's how to strike the balance.

Can't Do Without The Heels, Can Do Without The Pain!

Wearing high heels improperly can cause a lot of physical pain and may even pose serious risks to one’s overall health over time. This, however, does not mean we all have to bring our heels out to the city square, set them on fire and dance around them with hands raised high. We only need to learn that there is a right way to wear them so we do not hurt when the sun sets. Here are a few tips to help make high heels comfortable. 

6 Fashion Disasters Every Man Should Avoid At Work

The only thing I like better than the sight of a well dressed woman is the sight of a well dressed man. Why? Well, women by nature like to dress up and look good, which is why a 5 year old girl's favorite game is playing 'dress up'. It's just innate, so it's not much of a big deal. For a man however, it is not so. Most men don't really care so much about how they look, so when you see a man who cares enough to put in time and thought to his appearance, you just gotta love the man!

Because Men Need To Dress Up Too...

Who doesn't like a well dressed man?

I don't know why the general assumption is that only women like to dress up or only women should spend quality time, money and effort to look good. On the contrary, many men do invest a lot in their dressing and grooming (and more men should!) You have to admit that a well dressed man with perfect grooming is always a sight for sore eyes. They radiate confidence and charm, you can't help but want to listen to what they have to say (and hope that the content is as good as the packaging. Lol)

How NOT To Look Like An Idiot In Heels

One of the greatest turn offs in life is the sight of a woman struggling to walk right in her 7 inch hell shoes. It makes you wonder if someone stuck their feet in the shoes against their will. It's unfortunate to have to witness such a scene. It's even more unfortunate if you are the lady in question. Ladies, this is how to avoid being in that situation.

7 Shoes Every Woman Should Own

Shoes have long transcended the status of simply protecting the feet. They make a fashion statement all by themselves now. Wear the right outfit and the wrong shoes, you end up having a collosal fashion fail. The say men can make do with a single pair of shoes for just about anything, for women, that just won't do. When you get comfortable in particular type of footwear, you tend to collect several of that same type and ignore others (for example, I own way too many flat ballerinas!) Fashionistas however agree that there are atleast 7 basic shoe types every woman should own at least one pair of.

Whatever you do, make sure you keep your heels comfortable for you. It's always heartbreaking to see women swaying and staggering in their shoes because they are way too high for comfort. If you must wear 7 inch high heels, make sure you feel comfortable and confident enough that you could walk a tight rope in them if need be.

You've Been Knotting Your Shoelaces Wrongly The Whole Time!

Shoes that have laces are in vogue now probably more than ever. From dress shoes for men to unisex sneakers, everyone has at least one pair of shoes that has laces. If your laces keep getting loose after you walk some distance and you need to keep stopping to re-tie them again and again, you've probably been doing it all wrong. If they never loosen, it could be that you make the knot too hard and then it gets very difficult to take out when you want to remove the shoes, either way, it's not ideal. This Ukrainian lacing method of knotting shoe laces is the best I've seen so far in terms of firmness, ease and neatness. Learn how to do it from the step by step photos and 1 minute demo video below.

How To Care For Every Piece Of Clothing You Own

It's a shame to buy expensive clothing and not be able to wear it again after the first or first couple of wash(es) because it was wrongly washed. At the same time, you don't necessarily have to spend a fortune paying the dry cleaners to literally do your dirty laundry for you. You could clean every single type of fabric you own by your self if you would just be careful enough to follow the directions on the label or the fabric care cheat sheet chart below. Again, as the cover photo says, you could just give it to your mother (except she isn't around!)

This Is Why You Don't Need To Wash Your Jeans

I've always hated washing jeans! When you hand wash, they are so difficult to wring properly and when you machine wash, they lose a lot of dye and seem to come out a bit weaker after all the spinning. It always seems to be a lose-lose situation. I wonder, can't they make jeans that don't fade a bit more with each wash? That is one reason I usually stick to lighter shades of blue when buying jeans - because they won't fade as much or as fast, and even if they do, it won't be as noticeable.

An Exposé On The Perfect Type Of Dress For Work

Dresses are always an excellent choice for the office, and they are convenient too. I would always pick a dress over a two-piece or three-piece assemble any day because you can easily wear that one-piece dress and be on your way. Having a wardrobe filled with work-appropriate dresses is a life saver if you always have busy mornings. There is no need to do too much of matching and pairing. 

However, some dresses are not appropriate for the workplace and so you must pick your clothes carefully when shopping. One quick tip is never to pick a spandex dress for work, you really don't want to go looking like Kim Kardashian at work. Also, gowns with flare should not be a top choice. See more tips for picking perfect office dresses after the cut.

Fashion And Style: How To Pick The Perfect Necklace For Any Outfit

Finding the right neck piece for an outfit is a crucial part of feminine fashion. It could make or mar the overall look, so a lot of care and consideration needs to go into selecting the right piece. It would be better to go with a bare neck than to wear something that won't work with your outfit. The infographic below will give you pointers on what necklace works for what neckline.

The Gentleman And His Ties...

It was my dad's birthday two days ago - an excellent time for us all to show our appreciation to him for all the love and care. A part of my sister's tribute to him read: "Thanks for knotting your tie and going to work for many years (even when you'd come home tired after hours of traffic and say 'ko easy f'ole), but still set out the next morning just to make sure we always have resources when needed". My dad retired as a chattered accountant, so he did have to knot a tie day after day, like so many men still have to now. I remember he had so many of them. How did he (or mum) care for those ties and avoid having to replace them ever so often?

How To Dress Decently And Still Draw The Attention You Want

There is a lot of pressure on ladies to dress indecently so as to be attractive these days, it's very unfortunate. We need to realize that it's far more attractive to leave that little extra up to the imagination. Somewhere along the line, fashion rules started to dictate that ladies have to reveal a bit of cleavage to make the heads turned, and somehow, we all accepted it as standard.

Believe it or not, you can be attractive and draw attention without even being indecent or immodest. Here's how to strike the balance.

Love Designers? Say Them Right!

It's no secret that Nigerians generally love the finer things of life, we just seem to thrive on them (even if it means overstretching ourselves financially to have these things), anyway, the main point is that it's kind of embarrassing to be acting all polished and clothed in designer branded items from head to toe only to have someone ask you what you're wearing and you stumble over the name Yves Saint Lauren - Classic 'falling of hand', abi?

Don't get caught in that situation, learn to say them all correctly now.

Your Hands Need To Look And Feel Youthful Too...

The condition of your skin is all too often a dead giveaway as to just how well you take care of it. That’s doubly true of the areas of our body with thinner skin—particularly, our hands.

We don’t love the saying that “you can tell a woman’s true age by her hands,” but we have to admit, there’s some truth behind the matter. These tips will get you on the right track to treating your hands with the same care you would the rest of your skin.

6 Fashion Hacks Every Chic Girl Should Know Plus Something Extra

Being a girl is serious work, you need to look, dress and smell the part. You spend hours in a salon getting all your muscles cramped for a painful hairstyle that costs more than you think it should, you carve your brows just so (and sometimes cut yourself in the process, like me), you spend all that precious time trying to do the perfect makeup..., and on and on like that.

Simple dressing up and fashion glitches just shouldn't need to be added to your list of worries. Here is a list of 7 less things to worry about.

Fashion And Style: What Kind Of Trousers Do You Wear?

Trousers are the go-to choice for a lot of women nowadays, men lost the sole rights to them long ago. Pants are easy to wear, and for the most part sensible and comfortable (I said for the most part because quite a lot of people seem to interestingly favor skin tight and uncomfortable trousers). Most of us just know we wear trousers without knowing what each style is called or the best kind of tops/shirts to pair with them. Spice up your fashion vocab, sense of trouser style and know what sty;e of pants suit different body shapes! Learn after the cut.

Fashion And Style: Ladies, How Much Do You Know About The Shoes Yo Wear?

Shoes are such an important part of a person's dressing - particularly a woman. A man could have one basic pair of shoes for a myriad of outfits, but it doesn't work like that for a woman. Each outfit needs to be paired with the perfect shoes. Learn something more about shoes after the cut.

Tips To Use When Shopping For Clothes

Many people have several articles of clothing sitting in the wardrobe that they have either never worn before or that they stopped wearing. Why? Many times, it's due to careless buying. The piece of clothing had been paid for before the new owner got home and realized something was not right. Does that sound like you? Then read up these tips I found on shopping for clothes smartly.

16 Reasons You Should Not Buy That Dress (Or Those Shoes!)

I know there are so many people out there who own several things they don't or can't wear. Why do you think a lot of ladies have a wardrobe full of clothes, and yet always complain of having nothing to wear? There are times you feel like buying some fashion article but you really shouldn't, these are 16 of such times below.