Ankara & I

Ankara print by jadore-fashion.com

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a great weekend. Happy New Month…How time flies!

Ankara print, Zara bag, Aldo shoes by jadore-fashion.com

Ankara print by jadore-fashion.com 0

Ankara print by jadore-fashion.com 1

African ankara by jadore-fashion.com 1

Yesterday (October 1st) was the 52nd independence anniversary of Nigeria and I am wishing Nigeria a happy birthday. I am greatly influenced by my culture and my style is no exception. I always incorporate African prints into my style and this is visible in some outfits I wear for weddings, dinner dates or casual outings. In this post, I am wearing an African print dress which I designed last year (similar to my birthday dress here). You can wear it with heels like I did for a friend’s birthday or with flats for a sunny stroll at the park.
Outfit: Dress (self-designed, love this here)
Aldo shoes (similar here)  
Zara bag (here, similar here)
Michael Kors watch (here)

Here is my “Nigeria Tag” Video…

More videos coming soon…subscribe here

Enjoy the rest of you day!

xoxo

Stella

Photographed by PaOsin & Video by LynksDrivers

Follow me:  Bloglovin / Twitter / Facebook / YouTubeTumblr/ Instagram

Share:

53 Comments

  1. Vera Ezimora
    October 2, 2012 / 3:13 pm

    I love this dress! And err, it was fun zipping you up in it. Lol. The colors are so vibrant. Love it!

  2. Vera Ezimora
    October 2, 2012 / 3:26 pm

    See Uzo dancing oh. Lol!! I loved Violated too. The actress was Ego Boyo, not Liz Benson. Love the video. But don't try this dancing thing next time. Hahaha.

  3. Mana Pitang
    October 2, 2012 / 3:36 pm

    Stella you rock this outfit! You look spledid! I love the bold colors they really suits you well! The Bag and the shoes just accomplish this gorgeous style! I will deffinetly try it!I love it!P.S. I watched your youtube video its quite interesting. Never knew you were from Anambra State! Thanks for the Igbo lessons 🙂 I will post the video on my blog! So feel free to visit it!Have a wonderful Day!Mana

  4. nikolia
    October 2, 2012 / 3:43 pm

    girl you are so classy and gorgeous! xx

  5. Funmi Akinsanya
    October 2, 2012 / 3:52 pm

    Wattt?????? Stella dancing???…..hummm… Lol.. i like.

  6. LaizaLounge.com
    October 2, 2012 / 4:03 pm

    Awwww I loveee your outfit…Very lovely

  7. J'Adore Fashion
    October 2, 2012 / 4:13 pm

    @Vera: Thanks for zipping and unzipping it. Thank Goodness I didn't eat that Efo that day LOL! Oh Ego Boyo…does she still ack? Love her!@Mana: Thanks dear! yep, I am Anambra baby 🙂 I will definitely check it out.@Nkolia: thanks babe :)@Funmi: Ki lo dey! I can shake my tail feather lmao! I tried small ;)@Laiza: Thanks boo 🙂

  8. DesignerDrop
    October 2, 2012 / 4:14 pm

    Lovely outfit!

  9. ashi
    October 2, 2012 / 4:40 pm

    stunning dress and the colors are so vibrant and beautiful on you! im yet to watch the video cos im in school library but i will comment shortly after i do 🙂 ps: your make looks fab

  10. Ciaa
    October 2, 2012 / 4:45 pm

    Ankara and you indeed. You look incredible .

  11. Laura
    October 2, 2012 / 4:47 pm

    Love the dress Stella, you should start an entire line!

  12. Fifth N Sixth Closet
    October 2, 2012 / 5:31 pm

    I love the color of the fabric of your dress its very pretty & I like the dress you did a wonderful job designing it! Cool video…

  13. Diane
    October 2, 2012 / 6:00 pm

    So pretty! Love the dress ❤

  14. Daniella
    October 2, 2012 / 6:24 pm

    You look amazing in that gorgeous, eye catching printed dress!! The shoes and bag are the perfect chic touches that compliment beautifully. Enjoyed your video also, you did a great job, it was very natural and interesting :)Take care,Daniella xox

  15. Sue
    October 2, 2012 / 7:20 pm

    That dress looks amazing. The print is super fun and it fits you like a dream 🙂

  16. Mary Kapsi
    October 2, 2012 / 7:42 pm

    Amazing dress dear!Join my Giveaway!

  17. Temi Adebo
    October 2, 2012 / 8:16 pm

    Love llove the style of the dress. You looked gorgeous

  18. Couture Carrie
    October 2, 2012 / 8:46 pm

    Gorgeous look!Love those shoes!xoxox,CC

  19. Allmyfavouritethings
    October 2, 2012 / 9:53 pm

    Nwa nnem how now. I'm also from anambra state (awka). I think you've inspired me to do a nigerian tag vid as well (I have a youtube channel and blog)Will prob post a vid response if I ever do get round to doing it lolLove ankara mein several posts on my blog toohttp://allmyfavouritethings.co.uk

  20. Francesca Romana Capizzi
    October 2, 2012 / 10:30 pm

    Happy bday to nigeria!! I love this dress!Don't Call Me Fashion BloggerBloglovin'Facebook

  21. modishYou
    October 2, 2012 / 10:46 pm

    Great! Love your blog. Would you like to follow each other via GFC, Bloglovin, Facebook or more?www.modishYou.blogspot.com

  22. Pastime Bliss
    October 2, 2012 / 11:19 pm

    as a fellow Nigerian, Happy independence day 😀 Love the style on the dress, its gorgeous Lola xx

  23. DaFashionFreak
    October 2, 2012 / 11:51 pm

    You look stunning! I love the dress, great style!*hugs*-Maudleenwww.dafashionfreak.blogspot.com

  24. raliat11
    October 3, 2012 / 12:26 am

    Wow! Such a gorgeous dress! Love the colors on your skin tone! Really enjoyed your Nigerian Tag, I hope to see more videos from you…:)

  25. Adeola Naomi
    October 3, 2012 / 12:31 am

    Totally Rocked this dress!!!I love Ankara prints!

  26. LohiO
    October 3, 2012 / 1:15 am

    Awww I love the dress and love the video!!!

  27. simplychic
    October 3, 2012 / 4:21 am

    o i love it! the colors are so vibrant and the heels are fab.

  28. Shiia.M
    October 3, 2012 / 6:16 am

    Great pics !I like your style 😀 !Kisses 😀

  29. asya as'bah
    October 3, 2012 / 6:33 am

    OMG!!Stella u luk standing in kitenge dress….i lv uuuu mwaaahhh!!!plss let me share 't n my blog

  30. maki / Kinga
    October 3, 2012 / 8:32 am

    I love your outfit! This dress is perfect- love the facture, colours and the way it fits you!!!!P.s: your nail polish is also super cool 😛

  31. Anonymous
    October 3, 2012 / 9:00 am

    Can't belive you madethis on your own! Love this dress, Stella!

  32. Amy
    October 3, 2012 / 12:13 pm

    this dress is stunning! you look beautiful!xx amy Leopard and Lillies

  33. Amy
    October 3, 2012 / 12:13 pm

    this dress is stunning! you look beautiful!xx amy Leopard and Lillies

  34. LV
    October 3, 2012 / 1:45 pm

    That dress is fabulous and wow you are talented. What a gorgeous design! And of course you look as beautiful as always. I love the bag and shoes too!http://foodfashionandflow.blogspot.com/

  35. 9jaFOODie
    October 3, 2012 / 2:33 pm

    I love it!!!!!

  36. Roseanne
    October 3, 2012 / 3:31 pm

    i LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE YOUR DRESS!

  37. Oh to Be a Muse
    October 3, 2012 / 5:11 pm

    Just have to say this dress is GORGEOUS!

  38. Joy Shana
    October 3, 2012 / 5:20 pm

    OMG you look gorgeous,am Nigerian too,i love your Nigerian tag video, you sound cool,love the originality and the dance:)http://shana-style.blogspot.com

  39. Sing of Sing'ature Style
    October 3, 2012 / 5:46 pm

    Such a pretty bold dress.

  40. Breakfast at Cindi's
    October 3, 2012 / 5:55 pm

    You looked gorgeous, love the print on that dress so vibrant : )xo,CindiBreakfast at Cindi’s

  41. Kizzy
    October 3, 2012 / 11:52 pm

    Beautiful dress. I'm so loving the back design.

  42. Carmen
    October 4, 2012 / 4:27 pm

    Amazing dress, you look great :)xxwww.clothesandcamera.blogspot.com

  43. Annette Akye
    October 4, 2012 / 11:52 pm

    dress is made from ghanaian kente fabric, you is hawt!!

  44. Frances Diaries
    October 5, 2012 / 10:28 am

    Nice one Stella, and that's a world class dance lol.

  45. Beauty
    October 6, 2012 / 2:56 pm

    A very beautiful dress. You really do have a great sense of style. Also, you do a great job at promoting the African Culture. Kudos..:)

  46. Naijalife
    October 10, 2012 / 5:50 pm

    this is so awesome… totally love the dress. this look is amazingly afrocentric

  47. Anonymous
    October 10, 2012 / 10:01 pm

    I hate the dress …….. NOT!!!! I want it!!!! *nw wailing n renting my clothes*

  48. MELISSA WARD
    October 12, 2012 / 11:55 pm

    Lovely dress swooning over the print

  49. nkem
    October 22, 2012 / 5:31 pm

    I liked you before now I absolutely love you. Awesome job! my mentor( for force, lolz)

@jadorefashion
Instagram
Stella Adewunmi
• powered by chloédigital