oh yeah! final year........

         I remember the exact day I resumed as a fresher here in Covenant uni...those memories are very nostalgic and dear to me. I also remember how I was ridiculed and 'mocked' for my choice;  my friends laughed at me and never missed an opportunity to poke at me..."oh, you're going to Convenant ?"...."that glorified secondary school?" This constant ridicule has continued even till my final year. *shrug* I survived didn't I? And every time I remember my days as a fresher am like "wow, time fucking flies!"
         Well this is a kind of reminiscence about the days-weeks-months-years past. It is also a kind of outlet where I would be able to let off some 'final year steam', 'cuz baby, it's all about final year on here!
         I would also be comparing my 'dreams' about Uni and what I actually experienced (boy,was I let down). But I would go all cliche by saying that I gained more than I lost (yeah, yeah, whatever). So from today I'm gon be writing about my life in school and how I can't wait to get the fuck outta here (kukere)....(azonto)...(etighi).............
                                                                                                           -KJ
                                                                                                 

Sunday series

Today's service was great......and I felt great too....wearing my fave skirt, I had a new spring to my step, just because I wore my best striped skirt.:D.
Okay! Let's have the analysis of the outfit...

1. A white top with contrasting black collars, and a handful of stars here and there
2. black and white striped skirt from primark
3. nude and black patent court shoes
4. suede envelope clutch
5. accessories were minimal...a black bangle, a couple of rings, and my fave goddess earrings. :D

And I'm in my elements with the monochromatic trend...I love me some "black 'n' white".
Also, if you need help with print clashing,the following tips would do you good;

• choose a "theme"! Your theme could be the prints, colour, etc.....for example, your theme  colour  could be blue. so in both separates (for example, a top and shorts), the prints should have blues at thereabout the same shade so it gives it a kind of balance.
• be confident!!! this is the most important aspect. print clashing is a challenge so you have to be confident, else, you could end up being a fashion victim

                                                                                                                     

BACK

well sue me !!!!! haven't blogged in decades...miss his space eh.........have a lot to talk about. Starting with my victory in the Redefinition show (yeah.i did), and also a couple of life-changing events that happened early and middle of this year, I'm happy to announce that this has been a good starting year for the Kopho Jomo brand.
Tomorrow's church.and as you know in typical Cu style, it's a fashion no-nonsense day. i'd better catch a few winks of sleep.Goodnight all!!

                                                                                                                       -KJ

Redefinition!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So I've finally decided to bring to your notice, officially that I'd be launching my own clothing line and clothier's services during the REDEFINITION FASHION SHOW. For non-CU peeps, 'redef' as it is often called is an annual event that takes place in Covenant Uni. and students showcase their work and also compete in a theme battle section.
Last year we had the presence of famous designers like Ohimai Atafo, Lanre Da Silva, Uche Nnaji and so on. this year's event promises to be bigger and better so I'd be briefing you constantly about the event to take place on the 14th of April.
So y'all should remember me in your thoughts and prayers.

Photo credit: Kopho Jomo(kindly request for permission before use)

                                                                                           

Trend Watch

Today's trend is the ever revolving PEPLUM. A short over-skirt or ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket, blouse, or dress. Peplum is very easy to wear as it fits almost every body shape. It gives a nipped waist silhouette making the waist appear smaller. It's also very easy to adopt into any dress, skirt, blouse or jacket and also there are variations of this trend. It trended in 2009 and 2010 and has make a come back this year.
DRESSES

Estelle

Asymmetric peplum

Long peplum

Structured peplum

JACKETS

Do you like this trend?

Fashion face-off

I discovered some outfits that were closely similar and were worn by two people, so here goes the first fashion face-off..........
who wore it better?

L-r: *don't know her name*, Ekemini

L-r: Priscilla, *don't know her name*

The Sunday Series (Final Alpha Semester Series)

So sorry for this coming late buh I tell ya it was worth the wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
more pics after the jump....

The Vintage shopper

If you are on the same train as I am i.e. the vintage train, you will find this piece of information very useful.
As I was scouring the web for useful info (instead of jacking for oncoming exams), i found this...
Still interested? more info after the jump.

Oleku

Oleku....i don't mean the song by Ice prince, rather the style; OLEKU.
HISTORY:
the history of the trend can be traced to the early seventies in the south-wetsern part of Nigeria. The yoruba traditional wear of iro and buba was re-invented and re-styled into a shorter and more stylish version.
PRESENT:
there are so many recreations of Oleku but my best so far is one made by Bola Obileye (seriously dougnuts blogger and stylist behind Tote).

I love the chiffon trimming!

revamped buba

what do you think of this?
will you try it?

The Sunday Series

Now here goes the concluding part of this particular edition;
1. Dami
I really love the playful twist to Dami's outfit this Sunday. The high ponytail with the cute bow complemented her outfit comprising a beautifully patterned top and brown pants.

Dami

Dami and Ese

2. Ese
Ese's outfit consisted of a simple but tasteful blazer, black pants and flats. Her well-chosen accessories add enough spice; the 'shanbala' bracelet, wristwatch and of course a red pout from the princess of pouting.

Ese (RomanRites)

 3. Shy Miss 'Anonymous'
Though her camera shy self wouldn't allow me to take a full pic, we can see that there's really nothing to be shy about. Her choice of colours was on point an the outfit was not overdone. The top, pants and shoes went together perfectly aand she gets a huge thumbs-up.

Lovely peep-toe shoes

 4. Jevwe (Je-we)

What can i say? I'm  nuts about this pattern; the hounds-tooth pattern. And Jevwe scores a special mark for not doing it too much. The blazer was balanced by a black straight skirt and black and white earrings. Finally the red belt adds a pop of colour.

Jevwe

 5. AY
I don't think that it's a coincidence that the only boy whose outfit caught my eye was one of the top male fashion designers in school right now. Of course i won't bore you with the well known 'Redef.' deets buh the orange blazer-blue shirt-lovely pocket square combo was on point. Now to the shoes, they are simply male shoe-candy!

AY (Parah plus)

Shoe candy

 6. Nkem and Tosin
These girls really caught my eye with their tie neck blouses. Nkem's blouse has these lovely polka dots while Tosin's blouse has a lovely collar which is set of by the peach tie. Extra credits to Tosin for the wide legged pants.

L,Nkem,R,Tosin

 7. Vanessa
Vanessa looks really pretty in a flower print blouse and grey skirt. Not colour shy, she adds a peach purse and green belt. Check out the beautiful hair.

8.Ekem
Ekem's outfit shows a new take on the wide spreading palazzo pants trend. here she dressed it up with a blouse, blazer and flats.

 

 9. Dimigun
Dimigun's flower patterned dress is really lovely on her. the belt creates a lovely silhouette and the bright purse adds colour. The pearls are just perfect.

Dimigun  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sunday Series

Yesss!!!!! The first in the Sunday series is here. And this Sunday CU students didn't dull. All the current fashion trends were duly represented and I'll try to point them out.

shoe candy

Yours truly

                  

My Blogger-friend

yaaay....finally checked up on ese's blog: Romanrites.blogspot.com. It's really fun and I'm really proud of 'its Lewinsky' as we all love to call her. And also it's really nice of her to feature some of my last week's Sunday pics; will be uploading them later. But this post really goes out to her for the spontaneity of starting a blog out of the blues. You go girl!!!!!!
p.s: #ff back tho'

The Sunday Series

Sunday is the day when errybody here in my school unsheathes  their fashion 'swords'. So to tap into this wealth of fashion-drama, I'm starting this section. There's going to be pics of the good, the bad and the fugly. So since tomorrow is Sunday, it will be a good day to start. Now all you have to do is think deep before clashing those patterns *wink*.

Roberto Cavalli in Lagos?!

I know this is coming awfully late but only a part of this blame is mine. I knew that Roberto Cavalli was in Lagos way since but I couldn't gush about it due to the awful internet connection here in school. But still in my books it is still worth talking about. He wasn't here alone but also with Vogue Italia's Editor-in-Chief Franca Sozzani. What a huge affair for Nigeria's Fashion Industry. Things we miss out on for school? And with the way he was giving out free hugs, one could see that he's not one of those pompous celebrities that think we fans don't worth their time or hugs.

 That's him with Omotola, so endearing *sighs*

Yessss!!!!!!!

Finally!!! After years of procrastination with some prevarication thrown in, I've finally started my BLOG! I know you are wondering-Yes, I'm that excited. Not only is it an outlet for some creative writing, it is also a  starting block for other things to come. So lemme start by giving little pointers about myself;

• I am a student at the moment
• I am an ardent reader of historical romance novels(not that I'm a helpless romantic tho')
• I love being creative
• I am a serious lover of fashion and style
• I have a major lipstick fetish
• I am  a dogged follower of the hippie movement

So try summing me up what do you get?

Yep that's me *covers face*.