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Bikini sets + Shorts

Everyone deserves a break from all the hard work. One of the ways to take a break is to go for a vacation or a staycation. So, I love to go out to the beach to relax and reset from all the work. You can go on a beach vacation without shopping for swimwear. There are several options of swimwear you can choose from. However, if you need help with shopping for your swimwear, you can read my post on the 2021 swimwear trends you need. My favorite swimwear trend is the bandeau top bikini sets. I love it because it is versatile. The next step after shopping for the right swimwear is how do you style a swimsuit for the beach? Here are 6 ways on how to style your swimwear for the beach to flood your Instagram timeline and get the likes rolling in.

Bikin top+ Shorts

I love to wear bikini sets. However, I am not so confident to wear bikini bottoms. Also, the environment I stay in doesn’t encourage it. So, I had to wear my bikini tops with a short.

For a day out to the beach, you can style your bikini tops or bras with shorts. Also, you can wear a one piece bathing suits with your shorts. This is a modest way to show less and still love super stylish.

You can style this look with a pair of sunglasses and espadrilles. I love to walk barefoot at the bank of the beach. However, with a pair of espadrilles, you walk on the beach without worry about the hot sand on your feet. One of the best places to buy cheap bikini sets is Zaful. This brand sells swimwear and holiday-style outfit on a budget. Also, you can shop for beach accessories from Zaful. Use my code: HJDW to get 17% off your order. ( to save you some extra money). Click here to shop cute summer holiday looks from Zaful.

Swimwear + Belly chain

Another stylish way on how to style your swimwear for the beach is to accessorize a belly chain. The first time I saw someone wear a belly chain with her bikini set, I was taken aback. I only wear waist beads. So, It seems quite queer to wear a belly chain with swimwear.

However, with time I am now all in for this style. It is a unique way to style up your swimwear for the beach. You can also add other accessories like a beach hat or a pair of espadrilles or sandals. Zaful offers some stylish accessories you need for your beach outing. You can click here to shop beach accessories from Zaful.

Swimwear+ Sarong

One of the oldie but goodie ways to style bikini sets or swimwear is with a sarong. A sarong is a beach-type coverup you wear with your bikini bottoms for a stylish look. Sarongs are super easy to put on or stylish.

There are several options of sarong you can choose from. You can shop for stylish beach sarong from Zaful. Another style hack is to use silk scarfs or large floral scarfs as sarongs. This is an affordable way to dress up your bikini sets on a budget. So, you can style up your bikini sets with scarves you already own. Click here to shop these 3 piece color block bikini sets with sarong from Zaful for just $14.96. (Isn’t it just great)

Color block Bikini sets+Sarong

Swimwear + Coverups

Another ways to style your bikini sets or swimwear is with a beach coverups. Coverups are a must have travel you need in your closet. Coverups are super stylish and a perfect outer wear for your swimwear. So, if you’re looking to wear your swimwear modestly, opt for coverups.

There are several options of cover-ups you can shop for a closet. You can shop for stylish coverups from Zaful. I love sheer coverups as it is sexy. So, you wear a sheer coverup for a beach date with your boo. You can dress your swimwear and coverups with accessories like a beach hat or sunglasses. Click here to sheer kimono coverups on Zaful. Don’t forget to use my discount code: HJDW to get an extra 17% off your order.

Swimwear+ Maxi skirts

There are so many ways you can style your swimwear with your casual outfits. One of such ways is to style your swimwear with a maxi skirt. Maxi skirt is a summer casual outfit for women in 2021 which I am in for.

You can style your maxi skirt with your bikini sets to the beach for stylish look. Also, I love this style because it is comfortable too. So, if you need a fun and comfy way to wear your bikini sets, style it up with a maxi skirt.

You can wear your swimwear with a maxi dress for stroll at the beach or a beach party. I love Maxi skirts are versatile. You can wear it your casual blouses or with your bikini bras or tops.

Bikini sets + Maxi skirt

Swimwear + button up shirt

One of the best ways on how to style up your swimsuit on a budget is with a button-up shirt. Actually, I prefer over-size button-up shirts. Also, you can wear oversize shirts with your skinny jeans or pencil skirt. You can wear the oversize shirt as outerwear over a bodycon dress too.

You can style your oversize button up shirt as an jacket on your bikini set. Also, you can wear your button up in a knot over your bikini sets. You can also read my post on style hack you need to know in 2021.

How to style your swimwear for the beach

Lagos state has always had trains working from Lagos to Ibadan. However, I never wanted to take a ride though those trains. The trains is always so full to the highest capacity. So, for me taking trains was off my list of means of transportation. You can now travel via the Lagos to Ibadan train to Ibadan or its other stop over stations.

The trains are so beautiful and better. Of Course, I had to try it out. Plus I have never taken train anywhere before. I took a train recently from Lagos to Abeokuta. This train is the same that goes from Lagos to Ibadan with a short stop at Abeokuta. So, that Abeokuta passengers can alight. Here is all you need to know before you take the Lagos to Ibadan train.

Also, check out fun things to do in Ibadan if you plan to visit on vacation. Ibadan has so many fun things to do. You can also choose to explore Ibadan city for your honey moon. It has so many cheap honeymoon places in Ibadan to explore especially the beautiful IITA.

Lagos to Ibadan train Location & schedule

Now that you know that we have better trains that goes from Lagos to Ibadan. The next question is where can you board Lagos to Ibadan. The train station for boarding is located at Alagomeji Bus stop, Yaba. Just at the BRT bus stop at Alagomeji. All you have to do is to walk into the train station to purchase your tickets.

How to purchase Lagos to Ibadan tickets?

Since the train station is quite new, you can’t purchase your tickets online. Although, this will be good for those of us that like to do everything online. Also, you cannot pre-book your train tickets. Lagos to Ibadan train tickets is only available for sale on your travel day. The tickets are only valid for one trip.

You can purchase your tickets at the train station for how many people you want. So, this train is perfect for a group or family travel to and fro Ibadan.

Lagos to Ibadan Train schedule

The train schedule is readily available at the ticketing booth. The train travels to Ibadan both weekdays and weekends. On weekends, you are to purchase your Lagos to Ibadan train tickets at 2pm. The train will set off at 4pm daily to Ibadan.

There is only one stop at Abeokuta. This is at Laderin train station. My trip was from Lagos to Abeokuta. Although, the train ride was smooth and very convenient. The train is always very cold from the Air conditioner. So, you will enjoy a chilled ride to your destination.

On weekends, the train sets off early. So, you need to be at the train station at 7am to purchase your tickets. The train leaves at 8am to Ibadan on Saturdays.

The check in was very smooth. I almost entered the wrong class. There are 3 types of class available for boarding: Standard, First class and Business class. The standard class I took was so relaxing and beautiful. There a TV for you watch while you are on your trip. The Business class has a work table for you to work comfortable. While the extra perks for First class is the large spaces for use.

Lagos to Ibadan train tickets prices

Standard class: 2500 naira

Business Class: 5000 naira

First class: 6000 naira

Lagos to Abeokuta train ticket prices

Standard Class: 2000 naira

First Class: 4500 naira

Business Class: 3500 naira

Tips to know before boarding Lagos to Ibadan train.

The train is quite new. So, the Air conditioner is working fine. So, to keep you warm, wear a cardigan or go with a blanket. Luckily for me, I sat by the window. So, all I had to do was to pull the curtains to allow in some of the heat of the sun.

You need to go with your food to board the train. The train doesn’t serve foods to the passengers irrespective of the class you board. I was so hungry on my trip because I didn’t eat breakfast. So, I would recommend you get what you want to eat for your trip. And if its the weekdays, you can eat before going to the train station.

Ensure you go with a means of Identification. This was requested at the ticketing booth before you can buy your train ticket. I would have missed my train if I didn’t pack my work ID card in my handbag. You can also watch my vlog below on other packing tips for road trip.

And of course, you need a nose mask. You cannot have access to the ticketing booth without a nose mask. However, if you do forget your nose mask, you can easily purchase one at the train station. You can read my post on Erin Ijesha waterfalls. So, if you need place to visit close to Ibadan, opt for Erin Ijesha waterfalls, Osun state.

Lagos to Ibadan train: Why you need to ride & important things to know

We as ladies love to look good. However, not all of us want to spend a ton of money achieving this. Also, the current economy is quite tough after the pandemic. So, where can I buy clothes for cheap online and still look beautiful? In this post, I will be sharing my go-to 10 best places to buy cheap clothes in 2021. Although these brands sell affordable clothes, it doesn’t mean low quality. Although, shopping online comes with hits or misses. You can read my post on how to shop online to score great clothes or accessories for your wardrobe. These online clothing stores go easy on your income. Also, they offer stylish and trendy pieces you can shop for your clothes. If you love designers but can’t afford to splurge on them right now. Some of these brands offer designer dupes or alternatives you can shop for.

10 Best Places to Buy Cheap Clothes

As budget babe, I fell in love with the below cheap online clothing stores for women. They offer both affordable and trendy pieces you need in your closet. So, if you love trends, be sure to check out these 10 cheap online clothing stores for your fashion needs.

Shein

Shein is an online clothing store for women you need to know. They sell clothing for women for all categories. So, you can shop for Shein petite, Shein plus-size etc. The fashion items are very affordable. Also, you can shop for trendy fashion pieces for your closet from Shein.

You can also shop for stylish designer dupes or designer alternatives from Shein. I have shopped some nice designer dupe bags from Shein. So, I can recommend their site for shopping great dupes for your closet. However, you need to pay attention to the size chart for Shein bags. Some of the bags are mini-bags. So, if you need practical bags, you need to check the chart.

I love Shein website for affordable fashion clothes and accessories for women. You can also read my post on Shein review haul.

Designer dupe bags from Shein

YesStyle

YesStyle is one of the best cheap online clothing store you need to know. I prefer YesStyle to shop for basics. They stylish basic you can shop for your closet. Also, this brand offers clothing for everyone. So, you can shop for yourself and your family from this website.

YesStyle also sells lifestyle products for you can shop. You can shop for homeware, beauty products and travel essentials from this brand. So, if you need a one-stop cheap online clothing store to shop for all your needs, opt for YesStyle. You can use my discount code: STYLEZ20 for 5% off your order. ( This is to save you some schmoney).

I recently shopped a shirt dress from YesStyle which I am in love with. Also, I got a red lipstick for free as their influencer too. I love this shirt dress because it is so versatile. It is perfect as workwear and as a casualwear.

P.S. Ensure you read the size chart for the clothes so that you get the perfect fit.

Shirt dress from YesStyle

Forever21

Forever21 has always been top of my wish list online shopping store for women to shop from. So, I recently shopped from them for casual summer outfit for women. Forever21 is another of the 10 best places to buy cheap clothes for women online in 2021.

The outfits I got from Forever21 I really love. However, the jumpsuit I got was not a perfect fit. The jumpsuit is meant for tall girl. (Yet, I am 5ft 5“). So, if you want to shop online, a pro tip to note is to check the size chart. All the other clothes are so bomb for me. I love the crop blazer and tee shirt dress.

Forever21 offers affordable women clothing accessory. So, if you need a place to shop on a budget, opt for Forever21. Also, you can some trendy fashion pieces for your closet too. However, I prefer to collect basics from forever21. This is because they have some of the finest basics you can shop.

Jumpsuit from Forever21

Etsy store

Etsy store is another online clothing you need to know. They offers clothing for all categories; men, women and children. Also, you can shop lifestyle products from esty like homeware, self care products etc. I love the digital products from Etsy too. This is top of my home studio wish list. As a fashion blogger, I am working on getting my home studio together. And Etsy store has some of the finest digital photography props and background.

Also, I recently shopped a name necklace from Esty shop. You can read my Etsy review on the necklace. I love this necklace a lot. I wear to the beach, work or casual outing. You can get some pre-loved designers from Etsy store. So, if you need designers that are fairly used, you can check out Etsy for options.

Name Necklace from Etsy.com

Chic me

One of my best cheap online clothing store for women to shop for casual outfit is Chic me. Chic me is an online clothing that caters solely to women’s clothes and accessories. I love this brand because the quality is great.

So, if you need where to shop for cheap clothes online that has great quality, opt for Chic me. Also, the customer service of this brand is great. I shopped from them during lockdown and my order got missing. They actually asked me if I want a refund or another send over. Isn’t that great??

Most of the pieces I got from Chic me, I still wear to date. The turtle neck top below is still my favorite. You can shop for your casual outfits from Chic me. Delivery is quite fast. However, this depends on the region where you’re located. Click here to shop for cute casual outfits for women from Chic me.

PrettyLittlething

Another of my top 10 best places to buy cheap clothes for women you need to know is Prettylittlething. They offer women wear for all categories. You can shop for women’s clothes and accessories for your closet at Prettylittlething. Also, they stock up on trendy fashion pieces too.

So, if you need trendy fashion clothes for women, also check out Prettylittlething. I love this brand for their vacation styles. This is especially for this summer season. So, if you need to shop for trendy vacation styles, opt for Prettylittlething. Also, you can get nice designer alternatives shoes from this brand. I am so love with my designer dupe heels from them. ( I get so much compliment in these shoes). You can also read my post on where to shop designer alternatives for your closet.

Zaful

Zaful is one of the best cheap online clothing stores to shop for vacation styles and swimwear. They have some of the best swimwear trends for 2021 you need in your closet. One of such swimwear trends is the cut-out bikini sets. It is super stylish and fun.

Zaful offers trendy fashion clothing for women on a budget. So, if you need a place to shop stylish fashion clothing for women on a budget, opt for Zaful. You can shop for both items of clothing for women and accessories for your next vacation. Also, you use my discount code: HJDW to get 17% off your order. ( to save you some extra money). Click here to shop cute summer holiday looks from Zaful.

Meshki

Meshki is another affordable fashion brand to shop from on a budget. They offer trendy casual and dinner-style outfits you need in your closet.

Meshki is one of the best cheap online clothing you need to know. You can get stylish casual wear, loungewear as well as a party outfit. I love their stylish party-style outfit collection. So, if you need a prom dress or date night outfit, check out meshki for their stylish options. Click here to shop from Meshki. Also, you can use afterpay at check out to allow you to buy now and pay later. Also, don’t miss out on the summer deals. Use code: basics20 to enjoy up to 70% off + 20% off basics.

Everything5Pounds

Everything5Pounds is one of the best cheap online clothing store you need to know. I love this clothing brand as it offers affordable clothing and accessories all at 5pounds. I recently shopped from this brand. So, I can’t wait to style the pieces that I got from them. Keep your eyes out for my review.

Also, be sure to sign up for their newsletter. This is because you can get great deals and new-in delivered to your mailbox. And yes, they sell out so fast. However, you can add an item to your cart for at least one month. So, if you find something you love, you need to get it fast. You can shop for work outfits as well as casual summer outfits for women. You can click here to shop for clothing and accessories all at 5 pounds.

Click here to shop women shoes from Everything5Pounds

Yoins

Yoins is another online clothing store you need to know. They offer clothes for women on a budget just like Shein. So, if you’re looking for Shein alternative to shop, opt for Yoins. I recently shopped from this brand and I love their outfits.

I love my knit top from Yoins. So, I would recommend their outfits. I also got some shoes from them. However, I would not recommend shopping for shoes from this brand. They have nice designs and the shoes are true to size. The quality is not great at all. Both heels I got are now useless. But if you need to shop for online clothing for women on a budget, opt for yoins.

10 Best Places to Buy Cheap Clothes Online

Finally WHO approves a vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infections. This is a ray hope compared to Last year. There were so many challenges that came with the pandemic. So many jobs lost and businesses struggling to stay afloat. However, with the vaccines , we can now go about our normal lives. Also, there is now hope to travel and do business safely. Although, vaccination does not mean you can’t be infected by the virus. However, if infected, it is less severe. There are so many speculation on whether or not to get vaccinated. You can choose to take the vaccine if you want. I have taken my first dose vaccination. So, if you want to get the Covid-19 vaccination in Lagos, here is all you need to know.

How to register for Covid-19 vaccination in Lagos

The first batch of dose of vaccination is currently ongoing in Lagos. However, not all individuals can have access yet. The individuals that can get the vaccines now are essential workers and their families. Also, the elderly can get the vaccine for now.

As you all know, I also have regular job so I registered as an essential workers on Lagos state forms. Most organizations liaise with Lagos state government to get their essential employees vaccinated. However, you can register for the covid vaccine here or visit NPHCDA’s portal.

Only registered individuals are attended to at the vaccination center. After registration, you will get a notification for the location, registration number and time. However, if you miss your scheduled date, you can still take your vaccine on a later date with your number.

Vaccination centers in Lagos state

There are several vaccination centers in Lagos state both on the island and mainland. However, I was assigned the center at Yaba, military hosiptal. I lost my way twice. Also, a tricycle driver who wanted to help dropped me off at a military barracks. Thank God I was polite and asked questions.

The queue at the center is so much. You need to leave home early to the vaccination center. It took about 2 hours before I got the vaccines. Plus many “elites” were using their connections to jump the queue.

Covid-19 vaccinations: All you need to know

There are so many stories of how people react to the vaccine. However, people react differently to the vaccines. There are a few tips you need to know before taking your first does.

  1. Ensure you eat breakfast before taking the vaccines. So many people agree to this fact. The vaccine is quite strong and just like a normal drug, it needs food. I ate about 4 times on the first of taking the vaccines. I even woke up at midnight to eat too.
  2. Wear a short sleeve outfit for easy access to your shoulder. It will quite stressful to pull up your long sleeve outfit to to take the vaccines

Other tips to know

At the center, you will be advised on how to take care of yourself after taking the vaccine. You can take paracetamol for the body aches or fever. Also, the vaccine is not suitable for pregnant or breast feeding mothers. So, if you’re an expecting mum, you can’t take the vaccine. Alcohol is to be avoided for at least 24 hours. So, if you need to take the vaccine, avoid alcohol.

It took about 2 days for me to feel better after the vaccination. However, on the second day, I was already able to do my regular task. So, if you’re worried about being sick for so long, it is for a short while. Please note that you may react differently from me. However, ensure you follow all the guidelines that you will be told at the center.

After the vaccination, you will be given the card. Also, a date for the second dose will be stated on the card. You will get a text confirming your vaccination the same day. So, if you’re still contemplating to take the vaccine, just do it. It is quite safe. If you’re planning yo travel it is advisable to take all your vaccines. You can also read my post on how to process your e-yellow card.

Covid-19 Vaccination in Lagos: All you need to know

The e-commoerce store business is quite overwhelming with so much choices to make. Entrepreneurs spend lots of time to decide what to sell through the sites to earn profit.

What they need to first is to choose the field for proceeding with business, this makes their task easier to adapt to the changing trends. So, here are 10 best clothing to sell online with to maximize profit.

In addition to these 10 best Clothings, you can also shop for gothic-clothing for your online store. This will enable you cater for more customers that love gothic outfits. Want to dabble in to selling used Clothings, you need this guide to selling clothes on vinted.

The fashion industry is very volatile. So, fashion designers need to stay in trend. That is selling a trendy pieces will boost your sales. So, an e-commerce fashion store owner, you need to be aware of trends before re-stocking.

Men and women are behind fashion trends, you need to consider their requirements when updating the products for sales. Not only clothing but also the accessories related to them catch the attention of the audience. If you are set it up right, your customers will love your collection for sure.

10 Best clothing for your e-commerce store

An e-commerce fashion store needs sell what their customers want or need. Although this is hard to tell because customer taste changes. Businesses have to satisfy the requirements of every customer. That is they have to check fashion trends that can improve the traffic to their online stores.

Customer taste changes a lot. So e clothes that were the attraction of last year may be overtaken by any other designs this year. Also lifestyle and seasons determine what customers buy. So, an online store owners need to highlight their options accordingly. Let’s look into the few fashion trends that are likely to be on every shopper’s list this year.

1. Oxford shirt

Every year men’s clothing trends are seeing tremendous changes. You need to make a wardrobe with so many basic essentials.

But some products are favorites for years and will continue to attract the attention of consumers. Oxford shirts are timeless fashion pieces suitable for men of all ages. These shirts have gained popularity with the years and still, it has high demand in the online market.

As it is not a new product, some online store owners may be reluctant to sell them again, but with the steady customer flow, they give you enough profit. The marketing task for this shirt is easy as people know about them before, you will quickly grab the attention of shoppers looking to purchase them.

2. Mirror Turtleneck

Several women love wearing turtleneck clothes that come in different designs, how about trying mirror turtleneck? It gives you a flashy appearance, suitable for wearing at parties or nightclubs, this will be the best fashion choice you can comfortably buy.

You can wear mirror turtle neck tops with silver pants or skirts. Fashion store owners can add this attire to their trend list as the demand is increasing from the women consumers.

3. Cargo pants

This is one of the top-selling items in the clothing list for men, while you may be wondering how cargo pants are becoming a trend. You may not believe it, but the customer demand for cargo pants has indeed been increasing for years and the marketers hope to continue this trend in the current year also.

Even the fashionable celebrities give the cargo pants place in their wardrobe, if you market these pants incorporating with an influencer, it is surely going to work positively.

4. Oversized denim

This is clothing that is popular among both men and women, so clothing brands have added them in their stores with priority. The oversized denim was the trend in the olden days, and it had a downfall when slim-fit denim attracted the attention of consumers. But according to the data collected regarding marketing, consumers have started to show their interest in purchasing oversized denim in the past few years and it will be continuing for a longer time.

You can wear oversized denim on shell tops, pants and a pair of sneakers. According to the change in trends, you will have to adapt to the situations, it is a good choice to include this denim in your store to increase potential customers.

5. Corduroy jackets

The cord jackets are very trendy. So you can add it to your e-commerce store to sell.This suitable for a store that is caters to men’s fashion needs. Corduroy is the new denim. It is a trendsetter that you cannot deny, you can observe the Google trends data to see the improvement in sales in the past years. If you are aiming at global customers, even if it is winter clothing, you should be ready to deliver the product throughout the year.

6. Plaid pants

People nowadays love plaid pants and many men consider this as an essential fashion element for their wardrobe. The demand for these pants has been rising over the years and marketers expect the sales to boost highest this year as it is gaining more popularity. Even small e-commerce business can try their chance by including these pants in their stores this year to improve sales as the trend is going upwards.

7. Neiva blouse

This is a perfect choice that can suit your night outs, you will look stunning with the neon fabrics used in this blouse. You can style it with denim pants, skirts, or any others as per the interest of the user. The blouse has long sleeves and a bit loose appearance, you can buy your regular size for fitting according to the design.

The trends show that women love this blouse. So, it is speculated to be the same this year. You can create a stylish look that everyone will admire by wearing this dress during late-night talks or parties with your friends and family. Also, you can read my post on other summer casual outfits for women in 2021.

8. Ruffled Organic Cotton-Poplin Shirt

You can be the trendsetter this year wearing this shirt that has statement collars. The dress material is white organic cotton-poplin and there are button fastenings at the front so that the user can wear them conveniently.

You can combine midi skirts with denim to add style to your appearance with this dress. When you buy make sure that you get the true size, it is designed for a loose fit and the fabric used is non-stretchy. You can wear this slightly loose white outfit with oversized ruffles throughout the year.

9. Wide collared shirt

 Wide collared shirt of one the 10 best clothing to sell online in 2021. It is a new trend among women that gives you an elegant look without many accessories additional. They have long sleeves with slit and the cuffs can be buttoned around the hem. You can wear them anytime throughout the year, it gives you a polished and impressive appearance.

There are numerous designs introduced for this shirt, the patterns, and colors you can purchase suiting your interests. This shirt has high demand from the consumers, and it will be increasing this year according to the analysis. You can pair this shirt along with leather pants or shorts, which you are comfortable wearing.

10. Striped shirts

This is always loved by men, as it can be worn all around the year especially during summer days. The customer demand for this clothing is increasing every year and is expected to have high sales.

They are well designed, simple, and gives a positive appearance to the wearers, it can be easily paired with many other garments for those who prefer a stylish look. You can aim this feature of suiting with other clothing items during marketing as several customers will be interested in purchasing this shirt.

Wrapping Up Thoughts

Now you may have got an idea about the upcoming trends in the fashion industry, you need to set your store clothing accordingly to impress your customers. E-commerce business is always subjected to change, customer satisfaction plays a major role in deciding the marketing strategies adapted each year. However, starting it out is the key to success.

Fashion trends are mostly determined by the purchasing style of the majority of consumers, some can be any new designs while certain old trends are retained again in the next year. Marketing already popular clothing may be easy for you, but to introduce new designs to the audience you need to work on your methods.

If you succeed in promoting your strategy, no matter if your business is small, the number of purchases will increase rapidly. You can observe the fashion store owners who have been successfully handling the customer needs over years, study how they determine the trends. You need to know the opinion of the consumers, several digital tools and analytics will support your effort. So, these 10 best clothing to sell online in 2021 will help you kick start your e-commerce business.

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10 Best Clothing to sell online to bump up your income

Shirt dress is one of the comfiest clothes for women. There are several ways on how to wear a shirt dress. It is also an effortless wardrobe must-have for everywoman. So, here are some shirt dress outfits and best places to shop for it.

There are different types of shirt dress options. I love the button down shirt dress option. However, you can also opt for the tee shirt dress option. Shirt dress are a versatile fashion piece you need in your closet for summer. Also, you need a shirt dress as part of your fashion travel essentials.

You can also read my post on travel essentials for women. Shirt dress is easy to dress up or down. Also, you can wear your shirt dress to work or for casual outing. Here are 4 easy ways on how to wear a shirt dress.

How to wear a shirt dress

There are so many ways to wear shirt dress. You can dress up your shirt dress for a date night. Also, you can dress down your shirt dress for a casual outing. Shirt dress are super easy to style. So, there are several ways you can wear a shirt dress to get different stylish looks. Here are 4 easy ways on how to style a shirt dress.

Shirt dress Outfits

One of the easiest ways how to wear a shirt dress is to wear it alone. It a complete outfit on its own. So, you can wear your shirt dress with a pair of sandals for a casual outing. Also, you can dress your shirt dress for work or a party. A shirt dress is a wardrobe staple you can easily transition from day to date night. So, if you need an outfit for work and after-party, opt for a shirt dress.

You can shop for a button-down shirt dress. This I love a lot because of its versatility. Also, you can shop for a shoulder pad tee shirt dress. This I also love because of its uniqueness. However, this you can only wear for casual outings. I recently got this shirt dress from Yesstyle and I love it. You can shop similar from Yesstyle. Use my code: Stylez20 for 5% off your purchase. ( this is at no extra cost to you).

Shirt dress + Pants

Another super fun way to wear a shirt dress is with pants. You can wear your shirt dress as a top tucked in pants. Also, you can wear shirt dress as a jacket. You can wear shirt dress, shell top and pants for a work day. Also, you can wear shirt dress, camisole and shirt for a casual outing.

Button down shirt dress makes it easy to wear as a dress and jacket. So, if you need another way to wear your shirt dress, wear it as a jacket.

Shirt dress || Bikini Alternative

It is that time of the year that I love to go to the beach and soak up the sun. However, I am not super confident in bikinis. I can only wear bikini bras and shorts. So, if you find yourself in this bucket. You can wear a mini shirt dress as a bikini alternative.

Also, you can wear shirt dress as a beach cover up for your bikinis. So, if you need an affordable beach coverup, opt for a shirt dress.

Shirt dress + shorts

Another easy way on how to wear a shirt dress is with shorts. There are so many types of shirt dress you can add to your closet. You can opt for a mini shirt dress or midi length option. However, you can wear a shirt dress with shorts. You can wear your mini shirt dress with a denim or bikers shorts.

For a day out to the beach, wear a mini shirt dress, biker shorts, and espadrilles. You can shop for a shirt dress from Chicme. This brand has so many options you can choose from like floral prints or denim shirt dresses. Click here to shop shirt dress from Chicme.

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Travel is now open so we can start planning our vacations. However, in recent times, travel is now very expensive. So, travelers are looking for ways to get the cheapest flight booking deals out there. Is direct Vs 3rd party flight booking options, cheaper? There are so many tips on how to find the cheapest flight for travel. However, not all are applicable and tested. You can read my post on how to find the cheapest flight for your travel.

I love to search and compare plane tickets from different airlines to the gest the best deal. However, it will be quite stressful to hop from one airline website to another. So, to make this easy you can use an aggregator like Expedia or sky scanner. So, you can either book your flight ticket direct from the airline or through the 3rd party site. This post will aim to provide answer to the nagging question, “is it better to book flight tickets direct vs 3rd party sites”.

Direct vs 3rd party Flight tickets, which is better?

There is no hard and fast rule on which of these options is best. They both have their advantages and disadvantages. Below are the pros and cons along with all you need to know.

Direct Airline flight ticket booking

One of the ways you can book your flight ticket is through the airlines. Airlines offers various deals on their site for available flights. So, you can just go to the airline like air peace for example and book your plane ticket.

The flight fees on the airlines website is based on 3 major classes: Economy, business class and first class. The lowest class of flight is the economy. This also the cheapest flight ticket you can book for your travel. However, if you’re looking for class for your flight, you can opt for business class or first class plane ticket.

There are perks of booking directly from the airlines (Direct Vs 3rd party booking). Many travelers argue that in case of issues or emergency flight changes, airlines services are better. Some 3rd party agent or websites charge extra for the “inconvenience”. Below are the other perks of booking directly from Airlines.

Flight cancelation or reschedule

In recent times, the uncertainty around the pandemic may lead to flight cancellations or a need to reschedule your flights. It is easy to reschedule your flight directly from the airline. Can I cancel a flight booking direct from airlines? Yes sure. There are times you need to cancel or make changes to your booking. This you can easy do with the airlines.

Unlike if you compare direct vs 3rd party agents, you will need to 3rd party websites first. These agents will ask for extra charges or fee to make changes to your flight tickets. So, it is advisable to book flights directly from airlines for the ease of making changes to flight books.

Also, in the event of a cancellation, it is easier to deal directly with the airlines for a refunds of your funds. So, you can get your refunds without hassle with little or no fees.

Earn flight miles or points

Another reason when comparing booking your flight tickets direct Vs 3rd party, it is said you earn miles if booked from airlines . So many airlines offers your miles to encourage flight booking directly on their website. I love to book from 3rd party website because I can compare flight deals. However, I couldn’t get a friend to book on the same 3rd party website because of the miles he enjoys with a air peace flight booking.

This points or miles you can use to get a discount on your next flight ticket fees. On the other hand, most 3rd party website offers very discounted fares from airlines. So, you may not get the extra advantage of earning points using 3rd party website.

These reward points you can easily redeem when you book your next flight.

3rd party online flight booking

The other option to book a plane ticket is through 3rd party sites or agent. These sites liaise with airlines to book your flight on your behalf. There are so many 3rd party websites for online flight booking you can use. However, the best website for flight booking is relative.

This is because these sites have their use. So, you can use any 3rd party website like expedia, sky scanner, travelstart etc to search and book cheap flight tickets for your travel.

3rd party sites offers discounted flight fares

Flight ticket purchase through 3rd party sites has its advantages too. The main one is the getting the best flight deals available for your travel. So, if your goal is to get cheap plane tickets for your travel, use 3rd party sites. I would recommend using travel start Nigeria, if you’re in Nigeria.

Travelstart is a search engine and online flight booking sites you can use to book your flight tickets. Just like 3rd party sites. Travelstart pools the flights and prices from several airlines. This will enable you compare and choose the best flight deals available from the airline of your choice. So, if you need to get the best deals for your flight, opt for 3rd party sites.

Although, to get the best flight ticket deals, you need book your flight ahead of your travel dates. You need to book your local flights within 1 month or 3-6 months for international travel.

This is because the prices of airplane ticket rises as your travel dates gets closer. So, it is impossible to get cheap last minute flight tickets. Although, there are cases that last minute flight is inevitable like a work meeting or a burial travel. Below are other benefits of booking from 3rd party airlines.

Flight cancelation refunds

You can cancel and ask for refunds on your flight tickets from 3rd party website. This sites will then liaise with the airline on your behalf and get your refunds. However, this service comes with an extra charge or fee. In which in most cases are quite outrageously high for some 3rd party website.

I normally use Travelstart to book both my flights for local and international travel. They offer free cancellation or reschedule of flight for travelers. However, you need to buy their Travelstart cancellation product ( Flexible travel date fee). This will allow you cancel your flight within 48 hours of departure for free.

Earn and redeem points or miles

Another perks you can get from booking direct from airlines is earning points you can redeem for a discount your flight tickets. This you can also enjoy with some 3rd party website for online flight booking.

Travelstart Nigeria also enables you to earn miles from airlines. All you have to do is to sign up for frequent flyer number from your preferred airlines. This you need to add at check out for your flight booking.

So, asides the discounted fares from this 3rd party website, you get to earn miles too. This points you can also redeem using your frequent flyer number on the airline of choice.

Although booking flights direct vs 3rd party has its pros and cons. Most 3rd party websites are now offering the same benefit as booking directly. So, if you need to book cheap plane tickets for your travel and still enjoy the benefit of direct booking, opt for Travelstart. You click here to book your international flight ticket. Also for local flights in Nigeria, click here to book.

Direct vs 3rd party: which is best for flight booking?

Do you love designers but you can’t afford them? Yeah, me too. I love designers and watch Cassie’s YouTube channel for the designers’ updates. However, the prices of these designers are way above my spending limit now. So, I opted to shop designer dupes to save a lot of income.

One of the best places to shop designer dupes is Ego shoes. Ego shoes is a Uk fashion brand that sells quality designer dupe accessories. These dupes are very affordable compared to the original designer brands.

So, if you need to shop for cheap designer dupe bags, shoes, or hats, shop from Ego shoes. I would recommend Ego shoes as one of the best places to shop designer dupes for your closet.

Ego shoes: Best places to shop designer dupes

As stated earlier, Ego shoes is a UK brand that sells cheap designer dupe alternatives. All the items in stock on this website are 50% off sitewide. They sell the best affordable designer high-quality designer dupes you can get. I recently shopped a Louis Vuitton multi-pochette accessoires. This bag is on-trend this year.

Although we were in panoramic last year, many influencers have this bag. So, I couldn’t help but get mine too. (dupe or not). This bag is a versatile designer dupe bag you need right now.

How to find designer dupes on Ego shoes

Ego shoe website is easy to shop from. It is one of the best places to shop designer dupe accessories. So, you can be sure that you can easily get what you want. Also, there is a search box where you can type in what you want.

The website has categories you can access. So, you can just click on bags if that is what you’re interested in. I have always wanted to shop for the Louis Vuitton dupe that I got this year. So, I kept it on my wish list until I was able to purchase it. You can also save items you want to shop on your wish list using Honey.

Shipping and delivery

Ego shoe ships all its items worldwide. So if you’re in Nigeria, you will get your items at the nearest post office. It took about 3 weeks to 1 month to receive my order. I guess it came to Nigeria earlier. However, due to our postal system, there was no notification sent.

I would recommend that you track your international order online to know its status. Ego shoes provide a tracking number immediately after your order is processed. So, you can easily track it to know where it is. Normally I use Nipost international tracker to check my order status. This will tell me if my order has arrived in Nigeria.

All I have to do is visit the post office to confirm the tracking number. Shipping is faster for regions closer to the UK.

Designer dupe Alternatives: Louis Vuitton Multi-pochette accessoires

My best designer dupe bag so far is this LV dupe from Ego shoes. I love it because you can wear it for work or a casual outing. Also, you can wear the bag together as a set or separately. I will share some pictures of how I wore this designer dupe bag.

The bag comes in a set of 2 bags. You can wear the 2 bags together. Also, you can opt to wear either of the two bags. I prefer to wear the 2 bags together. This is because the bag is can only contain essentials. So, I can add my essentials to both bags.

I also love this bag because it has two bag handles. So, you can wear it with its coin bag as a cross-body bag. Also, you can take off the large strap and wear it as a shoulder bag with its chain strap.

So, If you’re looking for the best places to shop designer dupes, shop from Ego shoes. There are other fast fashion brands you get cheap designer dupes for your clothes. These include Amazon, Etsy, etc. You can also read my post on other places to shop designer alternatives for your closet. I hope you love this type of post on where to get designer dupes. Feel free to comment on other places you want me to check for designer dupes that you know.

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As we all know in this blog, I also have a regular day job. One of the challenges I have is shopping for quality work clothes on a budget. I follow a lot of Nigerian brands whose work clothes for women are quite expensive. However, I got to find these 5 best places to buy work clothes for women in Lagos.

Before I found these brands, I had to opt to shop for work clothes from the famous Eko. If you’ve been to this market, you will know it is not easy to shop here. This market is always crowded and you have higher chances of losing your valuables. Also, some of these sellers hike the prices if you’re a newbie. (Jonny just come).

I bought a workwear dress (emergency) from this market and I hated it. So, I had to look for other places to shop for work clothes for women. Here are my top 5 best places to buy work clothes for women in Lagos.

Under 5k store

Under 5k store is a Nigerian fashion for women’s clothes you need to know. It is one of my 5 best places to buy work clothes for women in Lagos. I first got to know about this brand on Instagram. However, you can only make your order via WhatsApp.

I know most of us are wary of shopping from Instagram. (Scam everywhere). Under 5k store sells clothes for women for both work and casual outings. I love their workwear options.

I recently shopped from this brand and I love the outfit. The outfit is fit to size. So, I didn’t have to make any adjustments to the clothes. All items in this store are around 5,000 naira. However, you get some of these workwear outfits that sell for less than 5,000 naira. You can follow them on Instagram to get the latest update on ongoing sales. Also, the items sell fast too. So, if you like, shop it asap.

Virtue Clothiers

Another of my 5 best places to buy work clothes for women is Virtue clothiers. It is a Nigerian ready-to-wear Instagram store. They sell clothes for both work and casual outings.

My best work clothes for women that I can’t stop wearing are from virtue clothiers. I recently shopped for a polka-dot dress from this brand and the compliments are endless. So, if you need work clothes that are affordable yet stylish, shop from this brand.

Their prices ranges between 5000-8000 naira per dress or workwear outfit. Also, you can look out for sales from this brand to shop for work clothes for less prices. You can only shop for your outfit from WhatsApp. Click here to shop for work clothes from virtue clothiers on Jumia. They have so many chic options you need to step up your work outfits.

Jumia has monthly discounts you can use to get some money off your orders. I use the honey chrome extension for mobile/PC to get this discount. All her outfits are true to size.

Stylestation. ng

Style station is a relatively new Nigerian fashion brand you can shop for work clothes for women. It is another of my 5 best places to buy work clothes for women in Lagos. They sell various categories of workwear for women on their website. However, the least price for an outfit is about 8000 naira. So, the prices of some of their workwear outfit are higher than the previous two Nigerian fashion brands.

Style station is an online clothing store in Lagos you can shop from the comfort of your home or workplace. Also, you can make your order via Instagram or WhatsApp. They deliver to Lagos and outside Lagos.

I recently shopped for this brand. The clothes seem like they are being made on request. My dress was beautiful but looked like it needed proper ironing.

The 5K shop

Another Nigerian fashion brand you need to know for women’s work clothes is the 5k shop. Although it has an Instagram presence, you can only make your order from its website. At first look, you will think that this brand only sells casual outfits. However, you can get style work clothes for women for 5,000naira.

Although, I am yet to shop from this brand. It is one the top of my wish list site to shop for workwear. So, I cannot talk more about the quality. However, it is worthy of mention on this list because of the positive reviews about this brand. My fingers are crossed though.

Allsheneeds fashion store

An oldie but goodie favorite Nigeria brand that I love to shop from is Allsheneeds. This brand sells fashion and classy women’s clothes you need in your closet. You can shop for both work wear and casual clothes from this brand.

This brand started out as a fashion brand and has evolved to include lifestyle too. So, if you a Nigerian fashion brand to shop for all things women need, shop from allsheneeds. You can also read my reviews on shopping from this brand. Also, you can patronize this brand by going to their physical store at Lekki. So, if you’re not a fan of online shopping, you can patronize them in-store.

There are other places you can shop Nigerian fashion items on a budget. One such place is the Lekki arts and crafts market. You can read my post to know all about the Lekki arts and craft market.

5 Best places to buy work clothes for women in Lagos

There is nothing more exciting than getting your first job. I have attended countless interviews in my life. So, I can relate to the joy of getting new job. However, as a newbie you may have some challenges figuring outfits for work. You don’t want to look like you had a wardrobe malfunction to work. So, to guide you in forming your work wear outfits, here are some classics you need. Although some of these work clothes for women may not apply to you. I work in a corporate environment with more flexibility in terms of work outfits.

However, these 9 work clothes for women are must have staples you need in your closet. So, if you’re need what to wear for work for your first day at work or for the next big presentation, opt for any of these outfits.

Work Dress

One of the easiest outfit ideas of the 9 work clothes for women is a work dress. So, if you’re stuck on what to wear for work, opt for a work dress. There are several dresses you can choose from. For work environment, opt for dresses of midi length. Most work environment will not allow maxi dresses. And of course, mini dresses is out for work.

For work, I prefer sheath dresses as a work outfit idea for women. However, you can opt for sheath or shift dress. Also, for those of us that feel cold easily, throw on a blazer for warmth. You can also read my post on how to dress stylish for your cold office.

Work dresses are a must-have staple for your work wardrobe. You can shop for work dresses for women online from Chicme or yes style. On Yesstyle, you can use my code: Stylez20 for an extra 5% off your order with no charges to you as a customer.

Blazer

Another of 9 work clothes for women you need as a staple is a blazer. Blazers are a must have for every working woman. So, if you need classic outfit for your work wear, opt for blazers.

Blazers are such a versatile fashion piece you can wear for work or casual outing. There are several ways you can use blazer for your work wear. You can wear it with a matching pant as a pant suit set to work. Also, you can wear over dresses or with shell blouses and skirt.

I love blazers a lot. For a pop of color on your neutral work outfit, opt for blazers with vibrant colors. I would recommend pop of colors like red, wine, blue or orange. However, if work will not allow such colors, go for neutral color blazers like grey or navy blue to create work wardrobe.

You can click here shop for blazers online from Chicme or Forever 21. I love to shop from Chic me a lot. You can read my review on chicme here.

Dress pants

Dress pants are one of my best of the 9 work clothes for women. Although skirts are quite flattering for women. I feel both stylish and safe in dress pants.

If you work in a busy city, you can relate to this. Also, if an outfit you can easily transition from day to date night outfit. All you need to do is switch your accessories and some jewelry to your look. You can also read my post on other outfit ideas you can transition easily. You can wear your dress pants with shell tops and blazers or work blouses.

Dress pants are a classic you need to add to work closet. So, if you need work clothes for women. shop for dress pants. You can shop dress pants options from Chicme.

Shell tops

You may wondering what are shell tops? Shell tops are stylish sleeveless blouses or tops. These shell tops makes it easy to dress up for work. So, you need as many shell tops as you can get.

I love shell tops made from cotton, silk or chiffon material. You can easily layer your shell tops with blazers for a professional look. So, if you’re need to build your work closet, opt for more shell tops. Also, you can dress shell tops up for work or dress it down for casual outing.

You can shop for quality shell tops from Chicme for work. For a simple workday look, wear a shell blouse, dress pants, blazer, and flat ballerina shoes for work. Also, you switch the flats for heels if you want. Heels are great for poise but getting the right heels is always not easy. Like you guys know in this blog, I love to do all my shopping online for all my fashion needs. So, if want to shop for heels, you can read my ultimate guide to shopping for heels.

Midi Skirt

Another work cloth for women you need is a midi skirt. I love midi skirt a lot. Midi skirt are super stylish for work. So, if you need skirts for work, opt for midi skirt.

Midi skirts flatter your body frame irrespective of your body type. So, if you’re petite like me, you can definitely wear a midi skirt and look cute. Also, midi skirts make you have a slim waist. Although, you can also get a slim waist by using shapewear in your clothes. However, a midi skirt automatically makes your waist look slim.

There are several types of midi skirts you can shop for work. You can opt for a bodycon midi skirt or pleats. Pleat midi skirt is one work outfit for women that I am into right now. You can click here to shop for stylish midi skirt workwear from Chicme.

Why should shop for women’s clothes on Chicme? Chicme offers discounts codes for new users. Also, the flexible payment plans you can use. Afterpay options is available if you need to shop now and pay later. All you need to is to sign up for afterpay on check out platform. You get to slip your payment into 4 interest free payment. You can also use Klarna if you want a more flexible payment up to 4 times spread in weeks for you. Great right. So, you can shop for your fashion needs now and pay with ease.

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Basic tops ||must-have of 9 work clothes for women

You need a wardrobe overhaul when you are transitioning to the workforce. So, fear not. You can style pieces you already own for work in the meantime. I also felt like I needed to start shopping for work clothes for women when I got my job. However, some of these basics have serve me well for both work and casual outings.

One such basic clothes for women you need for work is a tank top. Tank tops are also shell tops you can wear with skirts or dress pants to work. You can dress it up with a pair of heels or dress it down with sneakers for a casual outing.

Another is a tee shirt. Tee shirts are work outfits you can wear on Fridays. Most organizations allow you to dress down on Fridays. You can shop for several types of tee shirts like a plain white tee-shirt, graphic tee-shirt, or statement tee. This tee-shirt you can wear with dress pants or denim pants to work. If you work in an organization that is less with workwear, you can wear a tee-shirt on jeans to work any other day of the week like Thursdays too.

A bodysuit is another basic you need for your workwear outfits. I love bodysuit a lot. It removes the hassle of having to tuck in for work. I recently shopped for a bodysuit from Forever21 which I styled with a patterned skirt from Prettylittlething. You can read my review of the bodysuit here.

Tote bag

This list of 9 work clothes for women is incomplete without a tote. Tote bags are very practical for work. There are several sizes you can shop for work.

Large tote bags are a must have work outfit essential for women. This is because we women carry lots of stuff when we go out. Sometimes, I fill my bag with the essentials as well as things that I may need. So, I need a tote that can carry all my stuff with stress.

You a need a work tote bag to carry your planner, lipstick, power bank or charger, etc. Also, if your tote bag is large enough you can fit in your laptop or baby essentials if you’re a mom. This tote bag from river island is also part of my work wear shopping list. It is beautiful and made like a name brand bag. So, if you’re looking for an affordable name brand tote bag for work, shop it on riverisland.

Other work outfits must-have you need are sneakers, heels, sandals, and jewelry. Jewelry makes you look put together. So, if you want to look stylish to work, add some jewelry to your look; necklaces, bangles, wristwatches, etc.

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