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We ladies always love to stock up on our wardrobes whether we are going out or not. Although shopping may seem like the last thing you want to do right now. How have I been coping these days with the pandemic, I tune out and shop. I stocked up from Shein and here is my shein product review.

I have shopped at quite a few online fashion brands like My graceful place, shein, All she needs, etc. Shein is at the top of the list. You can check my previous post on my fashion haul review from shein. A major portion of my closet can be named Shein’s wardrobe. I have had my wow and no! moments with this brand. So, I will be sharing my best and worst buys from shein.

How to shop from Shein?

Shein is an online fashion brand that sells trendy and affordable fashion items for women. You can shop for fashion items in all categories; clothing, accessories like bags, clutches, shoes, swimwear, hats, and jewelry. The website is very easy to navigate due to categorization. You can also choose to type in what you want in their search box. I will recommend you check the new in for the latest trendy pieces and the sales section for clearance deals.

Shipping and delivery of orders

Shipping of items on shein depends on your location. Here in Nigeria, it takes about 3weeks for your order to arrive. You can get your order faster in some regions or through express shipping. I prefer the standard shipping option because it is free for orders above $49. So, I normally fill my cart or add the item to my wish list until it’s around $50. This is useful if you’re not in a hurry and want to save on shipping fees.

No additional tax fee or custom duty applies to my order. I only pay a holding fee at my local post office to pick up my order. This may be different for other regions.

Shein product review of my best and worst buys

The goal of this post is to share with you my best and worst buys from shein. More like Shein product review of things I bought. However, I have a collection of shein items and may buy more. I have my eyes on designer dupes on shein these days. So, irrespective of my worst purchases, I will still shop from this brand.

I have also shared a post on how to shop online and minimize the bad buys. One tip I failed to follow was reading reviews from other shoppers. Shein is like an e-commerce listing store so it is no news to shop bad buys from crappy sellers. So, below are my best and worst buys from Shein.

Shein product review: Leather dress, organza top, and jewelry

In this Shein product review, I will share both my best and worst buys. My best buys from shein are mostly clothing. Although I have bought more clothes on this site than any other item. The top on the list is a leather dress. I love this dress because it is versatile. I wear it as a jacket or a mini dress.

You know that it is fun having a lot of use for your outfit. Another is my organza floral top with bow detail. It is a playful and fun top to own.

Also, I can’t stop loving the three-piece jewelry set that I bought for about $3. I thought it would fade like another cheap necklace I have bought from Aliexpress and previously from shein. The fun part is that I can wear each necklace singly or layered. So, I love its versatility, and plus it didn’t fade after so many uses. That’s a win for me.

Loungewear set

You know loungewear fashion is in right now. I have always wanted to own my own lounging pant set. Something that is perfect for the home and a comfy casual outfit you can wear to the airport or grocery run. So, I shopped for a leopard print set from shein and I loved it.

The pant comes with a drawstring so you are sure of getting your fit. Another lovely item that I have worn severally is my ruched-sleeve blazer. As a working professional, I bought it for my office wardrobe. It is a good base color for layering and of course to keep the cold away at the office. I have styled it in several ways to get the most use out of it.

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Tulle Skirt

There is another fashion item that I am yet to decide which category to place in. It is my white tulle skirt. The tulle skirt is also another versatile piece to own. You can wear it for a casual outing or for a day or night with a boo. I really love this skirt. My only issue is that it doesn’t fit a size 6 on the waist. I am usually a size 6 so I may size down for my skirt haul.

Shein product review; worst buys

Just like every online shopping haul, I also had my worst buys from shein. My monogram necklaces are at the top of the list. It faded one week after use. I was so disappointed with this. Another is my bag set. It is a lovely bag set but the large bag gave in after several uses. Shein bags are not made to carry a lot of things. So I would not recommend shein bags for you if you need bags for carrying many things.

Bodysuit

I love a good body suit. A bodysuit is a wardrobe staple to own. It is a top you can pair with a lot of bottoms; pants, shorts, etc. Click here to read stylish ways to wear bodysuits effortlessly. I bought a bodysuit from shein which I loved so I made another purchase. It is a lace body suit. I am so unhappy about this purchase because it doesn’t fit a size 6. The cup of the lace was bigger than my boobs. I know my boobs are quite small more like an A-cup. So, I was quite disappointed.

Mini bag

Mini bags are fun bags to own. This bag is a huge trend you need in your closet. Although some brands go as far as micro mini bags I prefer mini bags. This type of bag is made for your basic essentials. So, I bought a leopard mini bag from shein. I loved it for as long as it lasted.

This bag gave in within one month of use. I gave it out to my sister who repaired it for her use. My experience shopping bags from shein is not really amazing. So, I can’t really recommend shopping for bags from shein if you’re looking to carry lots of things in them.

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Shein product review: My best and worst buys

The current global situation is causing a shift towards remote work. So, employers are welcoming the idea of working from home. In other to be productive while working from home, here are 6 work from home outfits you need.

These 6 work from home outfits are a great option for you. It automatically puts in work mode while working from home. Also, dressing up for work will enable you to achieve your work goals at home.

Loungewear

I can live in loungewear set forever. Loungewear is another of the 6 work from home outfits you need ASAP. Also, if you need an outfit to work from home, opt for a loungewear set. Here is why I’m loving Lounge wear as a great option for work from home.

It’s the versatility for me. You can wear a lounge set together or separate from other outfits. There are so many options available both online and in your local markets.

You can also shop stylish options for your work-from-home outfits. Since we are all at home, parents are now thinking of homeschooling options for their kids. It is not easy to work from home as a parent without keeping the kids engaged. So, to be productive while working, get your kids also catching up with their studies too.

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Knit Jumper

Another cozy option of the 6 work-from-home outfits you need is a knit jumper. I love knit jumpers because it is cozy. It is the perfect summer staple wardrobe-essentials. You can wear knit jumpers with leggings or shorts as work wear.

A Knit jumper is a versatile piece that you wear for work or play. So, for a Skype meeting or an official video, you can throw on a knit jumper for an official look. No one needs to know that you’re wearing at the bottom. We all know that video calls are mostly from the waist up. So, you can be semi-official while working from home in a knit jumper.

Click here to buy a knit Jumper

Blazer

It is inevitable to avoid meetings while working from home. Although, most of these meetings are remote. That doesn’t mean you should appear in the meeting like you’re just getting off your bed. On such days, a blazer is another work-from-home outfit to throw on. You don’t need to wear it all day at home. For a quick executive meeting via skype, throw on a blazer for a semi-corporate look.

It is one of the cute work-from-home outfits to throw on easily.

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Shirt Dress

The most difficult thing about working from home is the relaxed environment. So, a more relaxed easy throw-on outfit is the best option of outfit. Another work-from-home outfit idea to wear is a shirt dress. A shirt dress is also a business casual outfit.

There are so many options available to shop. For me, a button-down shirt dress with a pair of sandals is the perfect work-from-home outfit.

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Turtle neck top

A turtle neck top is one of my best outfits. It is a versatile fashion piece for your closet. A turtle neck top is also another work-from-home outfit idea you can wear. You can turtle neck tops with denim, joggers, or skirts. Turtle neck can serve as casual or work wear.

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Tee shirt

T-shirts are a staple wardrobe essentials for your closet. A simple work-from-home outfit is a tee shirt. You have options to choose from; graphic, statement, white or black, etc. You can elevate your pajama pants with a tee shirt while working from home. Also, you can wear leggings beneath your tee shirt.

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Thanks for taking out time to read this post. Hope you’re staying safe. Feel free to comment other work from home outfits you wear.

6 Work from home outfits for women

The best part of every fashion event for all fashion seasons is the runway pieces. (I am practically useless as soon as the runway starts). I am always on the lookout for my favorite Lagos Fashion week designers. Some of them are oldies but goodies while others are new to the fashion scene.

It is the biggest fashion show in West Africa in collaboration with Heineken. The runway was literally on fire with a collection that draws inspiration from the Western world as well as purely Afrocentric collections.

Favorite Lagos fashion week designers and celebrities

This year’s event is my first time seeing the runway pieces from Lagos fashion and design week up close. My blog was given a press pass to cover the runway for the 3-day event. There were so many celebrities in the front row.

Celebrities like Somkele, Rita Dominic, Akin Faminu, Denola Grey the host of this year’s runway & Sonia Irabo among others. Sonia labor was the first designer to show her “Dew Collection” in collaboration with other designs in a fight against mental health diseases.

The collections feature bright colorful summer prints that speak color to life itself. Denola Grey, a fashion blogger rocked stylish looks with tinted grey according to his brand name. 

Style Icon-Denola Grey, Photo credit: Lagos Fashion & Design week 2018 press

Heineken Lagos Fashion week 2018 Favorite Designers

The runway pieces by designers were breathtaking &well crafted in sartorial collections. There are about 50 designers for the 3-day runway show namely Orange culture, NACK, Maiatafo, Ugo Monye, Fayrouz green access e.t.c to mention a few.

My personal feedback for the team of Lagos fashion and design week runway show is that the better part of the show should start early. (The harassment from “Agbero” at night is not funny, well it’s a story for another day).

NACK & UGO MONYE

My two favorite Lagos fashion week designers of 2018 to know are NACK & Ugo Monye. All the designs are amazing Comprising contemporary as well as Afrocentric pieces. Ugo Monye stole the audience’s attention through captivating Igbo performances as well as amazing pieces.

His collections are well-crafted sartorial designs for the modern Nigerian man. A stern lover of Afro-centric designs will be lost in his collections.

NACK’s creativity is something worth mentioning, especially his ability to play with his collections. Artsy, sporty and creative are the words that come to mind with NACK runway pieces. I particularly like his infusion of athleisure trends into his runway collection. For me, NACK totally killed it on the runway.

Ugo Monye. Photo credit: Connect africa

The pieces from the runway at Lagos Fashion week 2018 were made for every type of Individual. For a chic, feminine silhouette with a royal look, the Clan collection is the go-to design. The designers were all amazing and all their collections were stylish. This shows that designers are abreast with trends in fashion as shown in their collections.

When is Lagos Fashion week 2022?

I am always anxious to know new Lagos fashion week designers. Also, I love to see what my favorite designers are up to each year. So, you can be sure I will be attending this year’s fashion week.

Lagos fashion week 2022 will commence from October 26th to October 29th, 2022. To know more about other things planned out for Lagos fashion week, check out their website.

How to register for Lagos fashion week?

Lagos fashion week is free to access. Just the popular NYFW, Lagos fashion week is that done to promote the Nigerian fashion industry.

When did they commence Lagos fashion week? Lagos fashion week was kickstarted in 2011. It is still blossoming 11 years after. It has put our Nigerian fashion designers at the forefront. Also, some of our Nigerian fashion bloggers were published in Vogue too.

It is quite easy to register for Lagos fashion week. Follow Lagos fashion week’s official Instagram to learn more on how to register.

What to wear to Lagos fashion week?

In every fashion week, you may be tempted to go extra with your looks. However, if you’re not a content creator, I would not advise that.

Lagos fashion is always fun to attend. There are sometimes intermittent breaks to allow designers time to prepare between shows.

So, you may be asked to leave the hall while they prepare. The key for me is to be as comfortable as possible. Go for a casual yet stylish look. I would recommend choosing comfort in your style.

I love to plan my looks for the 3-day runway show. For what to wear to Lagos fashion week, you can go for a sporty look or a very casual yet comfy style. Look good because you never know if your look will make it to the street style looks.

Some favorite Street style looks from Lagos fashion week 2021

Below are some street style looks from Lagos fashion week 2021 to inspire you. So, it is not only about Lagos fashion week designers’ work but the street style is something to look forward to.

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