ignore that but really, hello. Long time no post right? I'm not going to give any excuse because I don't have any good enough one. So let's just assume you love me so much, have forgiven me already and jump right to the post. 

First off, I'm back in Lagos...Yay to that! I'm really happy to be back home and back to Lagos traffic and stress. Who would ever imagine anyone would miss that. I did anyways. And I've been taking Lagos by storm. No time to chill fam. I've been all about events, outings, collaborations, okay just one for now but a lot has been going on. 

Enough rambling, I'm here to give a review of the last to places I hung out this past weekend- Nuli Juice and The Nike Art Gallery. 

Nuli Juice 

The first impression I got from here was really cool. The space had this homely feel unlike most restaurants. It actually looked like a place I could escape to to avoid drama. The choice of interior decor, I thought, was really cool. Amazing for taking photos which I did a lot. I bet the people there must have concluded that my friend and I were crazy. The food was amazballz (you'll think they sell Only juice from the name). I had a fiesty chicken panini, sweet potatoe fries,  jus de bissap (fancy name for zobo) and berrilicious smoothie. All of which I liked. The experience was really cool. Good clean inexpensive food. The only thing I didn't like was the fact that there were no waiters. You do everything yourself but then again the whole point of the restaurant is to encourage healthy living so a little excercise would do no harm. 

The Nike Art Gallery 

My next stop was The Nike Art Gallery. This was my first time here and I'm a little sad I didn't get to carry my camera along. I heard they didn't allow pictures but I saw a lot of people with cameras. There was also the 'No Photos' sign but no one seemed to pay attention to that. If you've been there before, and you know about their pictures policy, let us know in the comments. Thank you!

My thought about the gallery was Art Everywhere like literally. There were paintings and sculptures all the way up to the ceiling, all the walls, staircases, even the windows. It was all so beautiful seeing all that creativity properly preserved and showcased. I've always known Africa was the heart and soul of creativity and art but I've never seen it like this before. It was really breathtaking. There were endless oohh's and aahh's. I was lucky enough to meet a photography exhibition. I also got to talk to the photographer Oritse MXVO (check out his IG) and his numerous cousins, lol. The  best thing about this gallery is that it's totally free. Now who doesn't like free things? 

I'm just going to conclude by saying in the words of my friend and outing buddy Tilewa, "This outing was fullingly inexpensive" and that's the truth. 

Your Views Matter 

I hoped you like the reviews? If your in Lagos, are you going to try these places out? If you've been to any of these places and you had a different experience do tell. I'd love to know your story

If you're interested in reading a little more about my adventures, check HERE

African fashion or better still African style is versatile. It is an art in  itself. It is magical . It is mysterious. It speaks to you in a way that no other cultural style does. It tells stories. The cuts, the textile, the patterns all tell a a certain story so rich in history. African colors are big and bold like the continent and it's people. The colors excite the brain and leave you wondering. AFRICAN FASHION IS.

Remember when I introduced this segment on the blog last year, I’m not stopping. In fact, I decided to add a bunch of other categories to it. I mean, I muse not only about African designers, I muse about other things. so, I’m going to let you in on those things as time passes.

My fashion and beauty drive for this year is by Sisiano.

"The female body is beautiful. paint all over it". I feel it would only be noteworthy to give honor to who honor is due. That’s why today on the blog, I would be writing about SISIANO PAOLO: The creative director of the brand SISIANO.

This Nigerian based designer has changed the face of fashion. his work got it's break at the Lagos fashion and design week 2013  and gained immediate recognition. Not everyone recognize this guy for his fashion. It shouldn't surprise you to know that Sisiano is known for being a talented dancer. Wonderful! hands and feet made to create magic. He is the creative director at Sisiano and has his designs featured on a number of notable fashion shows and retail outlets. He gives credit for his sense of fashion to his mother.

MS. GREEN

THE BEGINNING

According to the brand, this collection is a gift to the modern woman: the modern woman that is sophisticated and stylish in her approach to fashion. Each design in this collection seems to be designed to fit  diverse personalities.

MIDNIGHT FANTASY

Making every woman's fantasy come alive. No matter who she is, she deserve her fairy-tale moment.

The female body is beautiful. paint all over it.

VIVIANNE

A blast from the past. The Victorian era to be precise. A representation of the soft but powerful side of a woman. This collection tells the stories of the past in the present. I’m a very visual person. This collection .caught my eyes because of it's colors and patterns.

LIPSTICK SMUDGE

Getting a woman in touch with her flirtatious feminine side. The designs in the collection are characterized by bold colors representing a confident  woman. The fringe details in this collection are everything.

From what I've seen in Sisiano’s designs, all the does is to basically enhance the woman peculiarity focusing on her best features. The use of sheers, chiffon and fringes is very common in his work. My thought is, he’s trying to bring out the soft, confident, sexy, flirtatious side of the woman not putting everything out there. His designs leave something to the imagination which i feel is a beautiful concept.

You should check out his Instagram page (@sisiano). There's this new collection coming. Birds At War. I'm sure you would love it.

YOUR VIEWS MATTER

Whats your take on his designs? I love his style but I don't want to be totally blinded by bias so I'm putting it out there. Sisano Paolo, Yah or Nay?