Raiding My Father’s Wardrobe

Raiding My Father's Wardrobe

Hi readers!
Happy new month! I just might start blogging about my personal style a bit often. I have joined a gang! A real gang? Err I wish. I’m much too gentle for that plus Jesus gang is awesome. What gang then you might wonder? *drum rolls* A gang of wardrobe raiders!ย This post is a result of raiding my father’s wardrobe.

Following the ongoing strike in the university, staying at home has been pretty boring. Really can’t point out any tangible thing I’ve done. I haven’t finished Michael Crichton’s Timeline which I started two weeks ago which is really odd. I usually finish a book within a day or two.

So I had to leave home on Tuesday to work at the school’s radio station. I am a volunteer there now and have my own programme, UI Talking on which issues relating to UI students are discussed. I’ll put up a post on how to go about being an on air personality at a radio station soon.

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I just threw this outfit together which consisted of this shirt which I had taken from my father’s wardrobe when I raided it out of boredom and high waist jeans. This look was created. I styled my crotchet braids from this post in two cornrows.

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I had to shoot after work and just wanted something comfortable, namely trousers which enables me photograph easily. Follow my photography page on instagram @playground_media. My new friend Olamide Alli of @allyphotography_ happened to come with me to the shoot and while the client was getting set we played around. I never intended to take pictures of this look but I actually like how it turned out.

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I believe everyone should develop their personal style. There’s no use trying to copy someone else. Yes, a little bit of inspiration from someone is good but don’t make their entire style yours. My go to style will always be jeans, a shirt or T-shirt with flats. I don’t like high heels that much and I’m not going to just because it fits someone well or because it’s trending. But then I think I will be raiding my father’s wardrobe often. Why? I am a fan of male shirts now!

Just how cool is this tote bag made by Yetunde Salimon (@beadornedbyyettie on instagram). She made the T-shirt from my first flatlay and she was featured in this post.

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What’s your say on personal style? And what is your go to style? Do comment ๐Ÿ˜ธ Thanks for stopping by!

22 Comments

  1. I love heels, even though I’m already tall (oh, to be 5′ 8″ again…) but I love pairing them with comfortable-worn-forever-jeans and a slouchy knit shirt of some fashion or another. I’m not into baggy, but loose and free is definitely where it’s at.

    Adorable outfit on you! It’s very much old New Orleans style and I love your braids.

  2. Cool style…I love jeans and flats too, though am thinking of trying short dresses and block heels soon.
    Uhm, about the post on being an OAP, you got me on my toes already so I hope you deliver

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