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Blazer work outfit ideas for women professional in 2021

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.

Click here to shop the skirt set on Chicme

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.

Where to buy business casual clothes for women

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.

9 work clothes for women as a newbie professional

Lekki is a city with so many things you can engage in or do. It is a place in Lagos where most of the elite people in Lagos stay. So, naturally, you expect most recreational centers or fun places to be expensive. Yes, there are places in Lekki that are super expensive. Also, there are fun things you can do in Lekki that are affordable too. There are so many fun places to visit in Lekki Lagos on a budget. I have visited a lot of places in Lekki yet I have others on my bucket list. So, in this post, I will be sharing my top 10 best places to visit in Lekki Lagos on a budget.

Some of these places are quite close to areas like Lekki phase 1 or phase 2. However, some of these places are as far as the Lekki-Ajah axis, or Bogije.

Lekki Conservation center, Lagos (LCC): Top 10 best places in Lekki

One of my top 10 best places to visit in Lekki is LCC. Lekki conservation center is a nature park located at Lekki. This nature park has different sections to it; family park, tree house climbing, & Canopy walk.

How does it cost to enter LLC? The gate for entry is 1000naira per adult. It is located at Lekki – Epe, Lekki Penninsula II, Lekki. So, if you need to locate this place, take a bus from CMS or Obalende to Tippa bus stop. The park is just opposite this bus stop.

Lekki conservation center is a fun place to visit. You will have to make payment and wait at the holding area. Visitors are allowed into the Nature park in batches. Maybe this is to enable them to monitor people going in and out.

You can bring your own food to this park. So, if you are visiting LCC, feel free to get your food. However, their food vendors sell in the park at a hiked price. This is not surprising since this park is located in Lekki.

One of the major fun things people do is to walk the canopy. I was scared all through the canopy walk. This is because I have a phobia of heights. So, if you have a phobia of height, you can skip this on your visit.

The tree house climbing is tailored for kids. Although, I would not recommend it if your kid fear heights. But they are quite adventurous, it is a fun option for them.

The family park is free to access. I would recommend your visit this place. You can have a photoshoot, do content creation, a picnic, or games in this park. You can also get finger foods at this park. The opening hour is 8.30 am to 5.30 pm. You can read all about my experience at LCC here.

Lekki arts and Craft Market, Lagos

Another of the top 10 best places to visit in Lekki is the Lekki arts and craft market. This market is also known as the Oba Elegushi market. It is located at Jakande bus stop, Lekki.

Lekki arts and crafts market is kind of hidden. I walked around the market twice before I could locate it. This market host a lot of artworks, paintings, sculpture, artsy furniture, and fashion bags. So, if you want to visit this market, be ready to shop. There are so many things to shop for. I was not prepared for the nice things at this market.

So, if you are ready to shop, you can check out this market for things to add to your wish list. All the sellers are very friendly to customers and tourists. So, you can get their business cards to reach out to them when you’re ready.

I didn’t get anything on my visit. However, I reached two businesses ( collected business cards) and I shopped from them. They delivered the items to my office on the island for a 1000 naira fee. I prefer to shop online as it makes me more relaxed to see the items and make decisions. However, I shopped from both brands using WhatsApp. They were super helpful and offered great customer service.

Nike Art gallery, Lagos

Nike art gallery is one the biggest of the three Nike art centers in Nigeria. It is a 4-story building housing a lot of artworks, paintings, crafts, and textiles. It is a must-see place of the top 10 best places to visit in Lekki, Lagos.

Nike art gallery is located at the 2nd roundabout Lekki phase 1. It is easy to locate because it is close to the roadside. There is so much to see at this gallery. Also, it is free to access. So, if you need a place to visit in Lekki on a budget, opt for the Nike art gallery. I would love to re-visit this gallery again.

The opening hours are from 10 am to 6 pm. I went there quite late so I couldn’t really enjoy the gallery. You can also read my post on all you need to know about the Nike art gallery.

Top 10 best places to visit in Lekki Lagos

Eleko beach Lagos

Eleko beach is the second beach I visited in Lagos Nigeria. Lagos has so many beaches that I am yet to explore. So, I am glad I visited this beach. It is another place on my top 10 best places to visit in Lekki you need to add to your bucket list.

Eleko beach is located at Eleko beach road, a few distances from Novare mall. So, if you’re coming from the mainland, Eleko beach is quite far.

The entry fee is 500 per adult & child. It is a private beach with a lot of fun things to do. You can enjoy a horse ride or have a picnic at the beach. Also, there are beach huts with mini pools where you can have fun in groups. On my visit, I went with the Myhangout buddy brand. It is an Instagram travel and hangout brand. She offers a lot of hangouts at an affordable price. So, you can give her a follow on Instagram to get updated on the next hangout.

Lufasi Nature park Lagos

Another fun to do at Lekki Lagos is to visit Lufasi Nature Park. Lufasi park is located at Majek’s 1st bus stop, Awoyaya. This park was built to help conserve wildlife due to the Lekki peninsula development project.

The entry fee to Lufasi park is 500naira per child and 1000naira per adult. It is a fun place to hang out with your family or buddies. There are so many fun things to do at Lufasi park Lagos. The park has so many sports activities you can engage in like soccer, volleyball, and table tennis. Also, there is a kid playground to keep them engaged while having fun at this park.

You can explore every part of this park-like Anthill, the mini zoo ( for some domestic animals and monkeys), and the pond. It also has a short bridge which you can use for a photoshoot or content creation.

If you love arts and crafts, there is a store that sells arts, paintings, and craft items. So, you can shop for souvenirs on your visit. You can read all you need to know about Lufasi park and other things to do.

Omu resort Lagos

Another place that made my top 10 best places to visit in Lekki on a budget is Omu resort, Bojije. It is a fun resort you need to visit in Lekki. Omu resort is located at 1 Asiwaju Bola Tinubu way, Ibeju lekki (Bogije). Although Omu resort is quite far, the place is worth it.

Omu resort offers a group tour which you need to book in advance. This tour guide will curate fun activities for a group hangout. I enjoyed the engaging games we did at Omu resort. There are so many fun facilities you can use. Most of them are free to use and others are paid.

Omu resort also has a mini zoo which has some domestic animals and wild animals like snakes, lions, etc. Also, it has an aquarium which is free to access.

I love the rides at Omu resort. My best is the quad bike rides. It was so much fun. You can also ride a horse at Omu resort. Omu resort is also perfect for a family hangout. They have a children’s playground and a shallow pool in which they can have fun.

Omu resort gate fee is 2000naira per adult. Also, it is open from 9 am to 6 pm daily. So, you need to leave on time (coming from the mainland) to enjoy Omu resort. This is because Bogije is quite far and they close early too.

Lekki Leisure beach

Another of my top 10 best places to visit in Lekki on a budget is Lekki Leisure beach. This beach is an affordable luxury beach in Lagos you need to visit.

Lekki leisure lake is located at Adekunle Animashaun Drive, Marwa, Off Lekki Phase 1, Lekki. It is quite easy to locate from the Lekki phase 1 2nd bus stop. You can then take a bus to Lekki Leisure. (I am not sure of the bus stop). The drivers around there know the area very well.

My only issue is that there is a place where they dump refuse on our way to the beach. So, I would recommend you use your nose mask because the odor is quite offensive.

You need a nose mask for entry. Lekki leisure beach observes the pandemic protocols. The entry fee is 2000 per adult. Also, you are not allowed to bring in your food. And of course, the prices of food are not cheap. I will link my vlog below so you can the prices of food at Lekki Leisure beach.

Top 10 best places to visit in Lekki- Beach

Awolowo Museum and Private beach

Awolowo Museum and beach is another place in Lagos just like Kalakuta museum, Ikeja. It is the home of the late Chief Obafemi Awolowo. So, if you need a place that captures all you need to know about this Legend, visit the Awolowo museum.

This place is top of my bucket list of destinations to visit. It is located off Eleko beach road, Ibeju lekki. Also, this museum has a private beach attached. So, you can enjoy a tour of the museum and a fun day at the beach. The opening hours are 8 am to 5 pm daily. I am yet to visit this museum. However, I will definitely write a detailed post on this museum. Be sure to subscribe to my blog for updates on a new posts.

Laguna Beach Lagos

Another place to add to your top 10 best places to visit in Lekki is the Laguna beach Lagos. As you know, most of the fun places in Lagos are the beach.

Laguna beach Lagos is an affordable beach resort. The entry fee is 1000naira on weekends and public holidays. However, the beach club is free to access. I love free beach access. So, you know that this is one of my top bucket list places to visit in Lekki.

Oniru private beach

The Last place on my top 10 best places to visit in Lekki is the Oniru beach. Although this beach is closer to Victoria island than Lekki. However, it can be accessed from both places with ease.

Oniru beach is located at water corporation drive, Oniru estate. The entry fee is 1000 naira per adult. Also, the beach is accessible every day of the week.

You can engage in fun activities like horse riding, jet skiing, or a boat. However, I would not recommend this beach if you want to stroll on the beach. This is because the vendors have set up so many beach chairs and benches close to the water.

But if you need a fun place to visit in Lekki on a budget, opt for Oniru beach. Other places close to Lekki you can visit on a budget are Bogobiri house, Muri Okunola Park, Landmark beach, etc.

What to wear to the beach in Lagos, Nigeria

There are so many options of what to wear to a beach in Lagos. The beach is my favorite of the top 10 best places to visit in Lekki. The below are perfect

A bikini and sarong ( which can be a scarf)
A bikini and shorts or cover-ups
Playsuits
T-shirt and shorts
Mini dresses
Flowing maxi gowns
Floral dresses

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by Magdalene Enimhienomo
July 7, 2022

We are all super excited to go out and show off our outfits. The hope from the vaccines means we can go on brunch dates and socialize. So, we need casual outfits to go about our day. Also, since most businesses are now adopting the work from home style. You really do not need much workwear in your closet. Except for impromptu physical meetings or zoom meetings. (of course). On the other hand, if you must go to work and need some inspiration, read my post on back-to-work outfit ideas. So, in this post, I will be sharing 6 summer casual outfits for women in 2021. Some of these outfits you may already have. So, it time to bring out again. However, if you need to change your summer outfits, shop these cute summer outfits for your closet.

Maxi dresses.

The pandemic has made most of us seek for comfort in our outfits choice. So, for more comfy outfit ideas, opt for Maxi dresses. Maxi dresses are breezy and comfortable.

You can opt for prints or more colorful options. Just all dresses, it is easy to wear and style with less thought. All you need to do is to add accessories.

Maxi dresses are cute summer outfit ideas you need in your closet in 2021. You can wear Maxi dresses for a date, to the beach ( as a coverup), or a casual outing. You can read my post on beach coverups outfit ideas for your next beach outing. Also, you can shop for cute summer Maxi dresses from Chicme.

I love this polka dot maxi dress from Chicme. Click here to shop Polka dot Maxi dress.

Midi Skirts and Tops

Since we are all about comfort this year, opt for a midi skirt. Midi skirt is my best of the 6 summer casual outfits for women in 2021. You can opt for a lightweight breezy skirt option. This you can wear for a casual outing with friends or dress it up for a date.

So, if you need an easy to style casual outfit ideas for women, shop a midi length skirt. You can wear your midi skirt with a body suit, sequin top or tanks. Also, you can add accessories as you want. I am so in love with midi skirt because I get a lot of use from it. You can wear a midi skirt for work or as a casual outfit. My pattern midi skirt from Prettylittlething is my best buy yet.

This skirt I have worn to work and for casual outings a lot. You can read my review of this skirt from Prettylittlething. There are many places to shop for a good midi skirt. Online fashion brands like Chicme also have several options to shop. So, you can click here to shop for Midi skirt on Chicme for your summer wardrobe.

Jumpsuits

Jumpsuit is one of the best summer clothes for women. I love this outfit because it easy to wear. Just like summer dresses, all you need to add accessories to dress it up or down.

Jumpsuits are a classic wardrobe piece to own in your wardrobe. You can wear to work or casual outing depending on what you want. I love sleeveless jumpsuits as it makes it easy to transition my looks. So, if you want a cute summer outfit you can transition from day to date night, opt for a jumpsuit. You can also read my post on other outfit ideas you can transition from day to date or party outfit.

For summer, opt for jumpsuit with floral prints. However, if you need a semi casual look, go for a jumpsuit with a solid color. You can shop for floral jumpsuit or solid color jumpsuit options from Chicme.

Biker shorts

Another casual outfit ideas for women in 2021. Biker shorts is comfy outfit idea you need for summer in 2021. This short is always in style even in 2021.

I love biker shorts due to its versatility. You can wear bikers shorts with with a tee shirt for a casual stroll. Also, you can dress it up with button up shirts and sneakers for party or hangout with friends.

Biker shorts are also a comfy stay at home staple. You can wear it for your zoom meetings or as a work from home outfit. So, if you need casual outfits for women in 2021, opt for biker shorts. There are so many options to choose from. You can click here to shop biker shorts sets from Zaful.

Shop the set for $13.43

Tee-shirt dress

A very super comfy summer outfit idea you need in your closet is a tee-shirt dress. I love tee-shirt dress a lot. So, I always adding more tee-shirt dress to my wardrobe.

Tee-shirt dresses are easy to style. You can wear a tee-shirt dress for a casual with friends. Also, if you need a bikini alternative for the beach, opt for a tee-shirt dress. Most tee-shirt dresses are mini dresses. So, for more coverage, wear biker shorts or denim shorts in it.

I recently shopped for a tee-shirt dress from forever21. You can read my review of this outfit and how to shop on forever21. You can shop for a tee-shirt dress on Zaful. Click here to shop for a Tee-shirt dress on Zaful.

Shop it for $22.99

Crop blazer

Blazers are a classic you need in your wardrobe. However, this year trend is all about crop blazers. I love this trend so much. For me, it is one of the best of the 6 summer casual outfits for women in 2021.

I have some structured blazers and I am looking forward to adding more. However, a cropped blazer is a new twist for Blazers. So, if you need a non-conventional blazer, opt for crop blazers. You can wear your crop blazer with high waist pants or skirts. Also, it is a cute summer outfit idea for women in 2021.

There are so many fashion brands that have several options of crop blazers. You can click here to shop crop blazer set from Chicme.

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6 Summer Casual Outfits for women in 2021

Forever21 is one of the fashion brands to shop on a budget. They offers clothing and accessories for men, women as well as curvy women. So, if you are looking for a fashion brand to shop for him, her or plus size, opt for Forever21. You can shop forever21 for your wardrobe classics or casual wear. However, for work outfits, there are very few choices available on their website. Forever21 is always adding new items to their site. So, if you want to shop trendy pieces for your closet, opt for forever21. I shopped this brand online. But you can opt for in-store shopping in your area. So, here I will be sharing how to shop forever21, tips to know and how to ship to Nigeria.

How to shop forever21?

Dressing up is easy when you have the right basics or classics in your wardrobe. I gave out most of my outfits because I rarely wear some of them. Also, it is taking up so much space.

So, to re-build my basics, I shopped at Forever21 for some pieces. Forever21 website is so easy to navigate. You can type into the search engine for what you need. This is the best way to shop. So, you will not go over your budget for shopping.

However, if you are not sure of what you want, you can check the categories. If you need accessories, simply click on the category named “accessories” for options.

Since I am new to shopping from this brand online, I shopped for just 3 pieces. A cropped blazer jacket (beige color), shoulder pad tee-shirt dress ( also in beige), and oatmeal jumpsuit.

These basic are pieces you can get much use from. I will also share my review of these pieces in this post. If you are new to online shopping, you can read my tips on how to shop online.

When does forever21 have sales?

Just like most fashion website, Forever21 does frequent sales. I love to shop sales for lovely fashion items. Why pay full price though? So, I am always on look for deals to save while shopping for fashion pieces.

Forever21 has seasonal sales, annual or holiday sales. You also get 20% off when you sign up to their newsletter. As a subscriber, you get notified of all the sales and new items added to their website.

Also, they have student discounts so you can more on your cart.

Shipping to Nigeria

Forever21 ships to a lot of countries world wide. However, they do not ship directly to Nigeria. ( I still don’t get this though). So, if you’re shopping from Nigeria, you can ship first to US.

They offer free shipping to the US for orders from $50. So, if you need to save on the shipping fees, shop up to this threshold. Another is to combine your shopping with friends so you can save on shipping.

For shoppers in Nigeria, all you need to do is to a US address. So, if you have a friend or family in the US, they can ship it for you to Nigeria. However, I use HOR logistics to get a US address which I use to ship all my items to Nigeria. So, if you stay in Nigeria, you can read my post on how to shop from the US and ship to Nigeria. You will also learn how to set up your profile on HOR logistics with ease.

Forever21 haul Review

So, this post is incomplete without a review on my cart. Forever21 is an affordable fashion brand that I will shop from again. However, it is not the best option in terms of clothes quality per se.

Although, I am in love with 2 out of the items I got. This is because of the great quality for the price. The 3rd item was a hard miss.

It is inevitable to have hits and miss when it comes to shopping online. The 3rd item which a jumpsuit was not okay for me.

The jumpsuit is quite soft and feels good on the body. However, it doesn’t fit well for a size 6 jumpsuit. There was extra room in the jumpsuit that makes me seem like I had a short torso.

Also, it was way too long for me. ( I am 5ft 5″). So, if you want to shop for jumpsuit on Forever21, ensure you check the size chart. Have your tape rule to take your own measurement and compare with that on the website.

Asides, the fit, the jumpsuit sheds quickly. I only wore it twice and it looks faded.

Forever21 best buys

The crop blazer is of great quality for me. Crop blazers are a trend for 2021. So, I am all in for this trend. You can wear a crop blazer with high waist pants or skirts. Also, you can wear it like a bolero on your dresses.

My best buy from Forever21 is the shoulder pad tee-shirt dress. I am so in love with this dress. So, I love to wear it a lot. The quality is also great. The material is soft and it fits nicely. However, this dress is quite short. So, it is not tall girl-friendly. If you want to shop for this dress, check the size chart before purchase.

So, I totally forgot my bodysuit from Forever21. I love this fashion piece. It is soft and ribbed. So, I wore it as a monochrome look with my prettylittlething skirt. All my fashion pieces were great for their prices except the jumpsuit. So, I would recommend shopping online on forever21. However, if there is a forever21 store near you, opt to shop in-store. You can search for this by typing “Forever21 near me” on the google search engine. This will work with your location put-on on your mobile device.

How to shop forever21, Tips + Shipping to Nigeria

by Magdalene Enimhienomo
July 31, 2021

Nigeria’s creativity is not promoted as much as it should be. So, I take it upon myself to share this creativity on my platform. Nike art gallery Lagos is one of the top places on my bucket list since I started blogging. I recently visited this place and I am in love. Nike art gallery is owned by Chief Nike Davies Okundoye. She is such a pleasant Lady. So, if you want to talk to her, you can easily reach out to her. The gallery is a 5 storey building full of paintings of different types. Also, the gallery has sculptures as well as craft items. My best is the crafts of lovely chairs, tables, etc. These give me so many ideas for options to decorate my dream home. (**Sighs**).

Nike Art Gallery Lagos: Location & Opening Hours

Nike art gallery Lagos is located at 2 Oba Yekini Elegushi road Lekki phase 1. So, if you want to visit, it is quite easy to access. From Lagos mainland, take a bus to CMS or Obalende. At Obalende or CMS take a bus going to Lekki phase 1, stop at Elegushi road, it is just on your right.

The building is hard to miss by the road side. Nike art gallery is open from Mondays to Sundays. So, you can visit at any day of the week. However, the opening hours is from 10am to 6pm. I wish they could review the time. (lol).

On my visit, I got there almost 5 pm due to the Lagos traffic and other stopovers. I hope to revisit again someday. Nike art gallery is also in other parts of Nigeria: Osogbo and Abuja. So, if you are in these other parts of Nigeria, you can check them out.

How much does it cost to get into Nike art gallery? It cost you nothing to enter the gallery. It is free to access. Also, there is no restriction to any part of the gallery. I walked all the stair to the apex to enjoy the arts and crafts.

Things you need to see at Nike art Gallery Lagos

As stated earlier there is a lot to see at the Nike art gallery. There are so many paintings. So, be ready to see lots of paintings of different types in the gallery. The gallery also houses wood craftworks and sculptures. My best the sculpture of Prof Wole Soyinka. ( I love him for his uniqueness ).

The artsy chairs, tables made from recycled rubber tires and couches are lovely. Of course, the items are for sale. So, if you need pieces of furniture for your home, visit this gallery for options. Also, the furniture is so artsy and perfect for resort interior decorations. So, instead of shopping for furniture abroad, opt for Nike art gallery options.

If you love African fashion, you will love the pieces at Nike Art gallery. There is a shop by the side that sells African prints textiles and outfits.

Nike art gallery is a place to visit to enjoy arts and creativity. So, if you are looking for a place to visit on a budget in Lagos, opt for the Nike art gallery. Other fun places you can visit in Lekki include the Lekki arts and craft market, Lekki conservation center, Lekki leisure lake, or Elegushi beach. Elegushi beach is the closest to Nike art gallery. So, you can visit this beach from the Nike art gallery.

Nike art gallery Lagos: All you need to know

by Magdalene Enimhienomo
July 7, 2022

Summer is that time of the year that we all look forward to. I am super excited that we are able to go out again. ( Thanks to the vaccines, have you taken yours?). There are so many places I want to cross off my bucket list. However, vacations is incomplete without a visit to the beach or a swim in a luxury hotel. It is now time to pull out our swimwear or shop for new ones. If you’re you need to shop for new swimwear, I am sure you would want to go for what’s on trend this year. So, in this post I will be sharing the best summer swimwear options you need in 2021. My best being the Tie-dye bikini options. I know this trend started last year but it is still in for 2021. You can read my post 5 easy beach coverups for a modest look.

Tie-dye Bikini set

Tie-dye bikinis are in for me this year. I love it a lot. There are so many options you can choose from with different patterns. I love tie-dye prints on bikinis because each design is unique. So, if you need a stand out bikini for your beach hangout opt for tie-dye prints.

There are so many options for tie-dye prints to choose from. You can opt for a tie-dye tankini so you can get as much use from your swimwear. Also, you can opt for other variations like the halter tie-dye bikini or high waisted bikinis.

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Animal prints Bikini sets

Another of the top best summer swimwear trend you need to add to your closet is animal prints bikini sets. Animal prints bikini sets are in for summer 2021. This option of bikini sets is all over Instagram as the ladies options.

Animal prints are a classic. So, opting for a animal print bikini sets is one the best choice. This style is always on trend. So, if you’re looking for a style that will keep on trend each year, opt for Animal prints bikinis. You can opt for a subtle cheetah prints or Zebra prints for your summer swimwear.

Bandeau top bikini sets

Another the best summer swimwear trends you need to know is the bandeau top bikini sets. Bandeau styles are super fun. I love this unique style for a full coverage of the boobs.

Bandeau tops in a swimwear is modest. This is because it gives your boobs coverage. Also, you can wear the bandeau top with other outfits for summer. You can wear the top with denim shorts and a jacket. Also, you can wear it for a casual outfit on pants and kimonos. So, I love this option for its versatlity.

We all know that I am all about getting as much use for fashion hauls. I am a serial repeater of my outfit. So, naturally I love this option of swimwear.

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Cut-out on swimwear

This year’s trend is all about the cut-out. We have all been indoor for the better part of 2020 into the early part of 2021. Finally, we able to go out to have fun again. So, it time to show off some skin. The cut-out on swimwear are subtle like the key hole cut-out. I am also in for cut-out details on one-piece at the sides.

If you’d love to show off some skin in subtle way, opt for this swimwear option. I love this swimwear options for a date at the pool. Also, if you are on vacation and want to get attention, opt for this swimwear trend.

High waisted Bikini sets

High waisted bikini set is a great alternative for the usual thongs that comes with bikini sets. I love this trend because it very comfy at the bottom. The focus of high waisted bikinis is the bottoms.

Also, it gives the bottom full coverage. So, if you can wear it without thinking about showing too much butt cheeks. Although, this is a trends for summer 2021. It is not suitable for everyone. This is because, it draws more attention to your legs & thighs. So, if you are no so confident about those areas of your body, this is not for you.

Of course, I support body positivity. However, you want to wear an outfit that you’re not so confident in. I love the high waisted trend a lot. I would recommend it for you if you want to wear bikinis bottoms that are not thongs. With the high waisted bottoms, I don’t have to worry about beach coverups. You can shop for high waisted bikini bottoms on Zaful.

I love to recommend Zaful a lot. It is an online fashion brand that offers trendy swimwear pieces. So, if you need a brand to shop trendy swimwear, check out Zaful. I also love this brand because the options are very affordable. You cam shop a full swimwear set for as low $11.

Zaful ships to a lot of countries. However, they do not ship to Nigeria. So, if you want to shop for Zaful swimwear from Nigeria, you can ship your orders to US. You can then ship it from US to Nigeria using HOR logistics. I use this brand a lot to ship from US to Nigeria with ease. You can read my post on how to shop from US and ship to Nigeria without hassle. Use my exclusive coupon code: HJDW at check out to get 17% off your order site wide. This code is at no extra charge to you but will save you some cash as a reader on my blog.

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Subtle tie detail swimwear

This year, the subtle tie detail swimwear is making hits. I love these bikini sets with extra ropes to allow you tie them to your taste.

I call a subtle tie detail because you get to choose how you want it. This type of swimwear pull the focus on your shape. So, if you’re looking for a flexible style to emphasize your hour glass shape, opt for swimwear with subtle tie details. All you have to do is to wrap the extra ropes around you and tie it as you want. You can shop for this type of swimwear trends for 2021 on Zaful. This is one my best summer swimwear options for 2021.

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Multi use tops swimwear

Another best swimwear trends I am so excited about this year is the Multi use top swimwear sets. We all know we have been through trying times. So, the average consumer do not have a lot disposable income for shopping.

The swimwear options is suitable for you if you are seeking for multi use options. Many swimwear brands have made normal tops to go with out bikinis.

This tops are so welcome. Brands like Zaful have options with in 3-piece sets. A bikini bottom, bra and a top. This you can wear together for a modest look to the beach or for a swim. Also, the tops are made like normal outfits. You can wear the tops with your skirts or pants. Like I stated earlier, I am all in for versatile fashion pieces for my closet. So, I recommend this opt if you are looking to shop on a budget for your closet.

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Best summer swimwear trends for 2021

by Magdalene Enimhienomo
March 15, 2024

shapewear vs waist trainer: Which is best for you?

Shapewear and waist trainers are now a fashion must have you need in your closet. Although, these two fashion items are used interchangeably, they are different. What is the difference between a body shaper and waist trainer? The difference is in the result that they provide. So, choosing any of these options depends on what you need in the end. Shapewears gives you temporary result. Like an instant slimmer figure. Also, shapewear gives you smooth figure in your outfit. So, shapewear is suitable for everyone irrespective your body type. On the other hand, waist trainers can help fix your body permanently. That is if you use it religiously. So, in this post, I will be comparing shapewear vs Waist trainer to enable you choose which is best for you.

Also read: Style hacks every woman should know in 2021

Shapewear: How does it work?

As stated earlier, shapewear gives your body a slim and smooth curve. You can easily wear shapewear in your outfits. So, if you want to create an illusion in your outfit, opt for shapewear. You can wear shapewear for work, dates or casual outings.

There are so many reasons you need a shapewear in your closet. Shapewear is easy to wear with outfits. Also, it gives a temporary instant result by smoothening your body. So, with a shapewear you can easily hide problem areas. There are several types of shapewear to choose from depending on your needs. You can opt for shapewear for tummy tuck, butt or thigh fats.

Since shapewear can help you hide problem areas, it boost your self confidence in your outfit. It smooths out your figure giving a slim silhouette. So, if you need an instant fix to hide problem areas in your body, opt for for Shapewear. There are so many options of shapewear you can shop for. You can shop the best shapewear bodysuit depending on your need. Whether you want a smooth thigh or sucked up tummy. You choose, and decide what’s best for you.

Waist Trainers: How it works and benefits?

Waist trainers are designed to help your body shape in the long term. It is a made with high compression material that sucks in your excess fat. Also, waist trainers helps you control the amount of food you eat. In the long run if you’re consistent helps you reduce weight.

Just like shapewear, waist trainers also gives you a slimmer frame. However, waist trainer is helps to train the waist to maintain its slimmer frame. The key to achieving great result with waist trainer is though consistent use. You are to use your waist trainer for at least 8 hours daily to start seeing result.

Waist trainer helps you improve your figure and posture. Also, achieving your desired body shape helps you boost your confidence. So, if you’re seeking to achieve a more permanent result in body shape, opt for waist trainer. You can shop for different option of waist trainer for women.

In conclusion, waist trainer vs shapewear have their uses. Both fashion pieces are beneficial to us as ladies. However, the best option suited for you depends on your needs. So, if need a temporary fix opt for shapewear. However, if you want a more permanent trained body, opt for a waist trainer.

Shapewear vs Waist trainer: which is best for you?

by Magdalene Enimhienomo
January 25, 2023
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There are so many fun things to do in Lagos, Nigeria. One of such fun things to do is visit the beach. Lagos is close to the Atlantic ocean. So, it has many beaches spread across different areas except the mainland. I have seen several fun beaches in Lagos. Click here to check out other budget-friendly beaches in Lagos.

I am still exploring more beaches in Lagos state. So, I recently visited the Lekki Leisure beach Lagos. This beach is an affordable luxury beach with so many fun things to do. I enjoyed a walk on the sea bed as it has unique oyster shells and sea spiders. Actually, I love the beach spiders as they adapt to the environment. They have the color of the sand so it is not easy to spot them. So, here is all you need to know on your visit to Lekki Leisure beach Lagos.

Lekki leisure beach Lagos Location

Lekki leisure beach Lagos is located at lekki phase 1, adekunle Animashaun drive. How to get there is quite easy. Take a bus from Obalende or CMS, and stop at the 2nd roundabout Lekki phase 1. You can take the bus from the bus stop close to the pinnacle filling station to Lekki Leisure Lake. It is quite known by the drivers or bike men.

What is the gate fee for entry into Lekki Leisure beach? The gate fee for Lekki leisure beach Lagos is now 2000naira per adult and 1000 naira per child. The hike may be due to recent times. Also, you need your nose mask for entry into the beach.

At the ticketing booth, you are given a yellow tag before you’re given access. The security personnel will search you before entering. I love this beach a lot. My only issue with this beach is that you’re not allowed to bring in your own food.

Since this is not my first time going to a Lagos beach, I assumed that I can take my own food along. I bought some items at the Lagbus terminal at Oshodi. However, the security personnel asked us to leave it behind at their post. The only way I can take my own food in is to pay for the corkage fee. This cost about 10000naira. (why will I pay 10K for snacks that are worth just 2K plus).

I later found out that car owners are allowed to bring their own food. So, if you have your car, you can easily take your food in with ease. The sad part is that the food at Lekki Leisure Lake is not cheap at all.

The cheapest food is a suya meal or peppered gizzard is about 2,500naira. Here is my vlog of Lekki Leisure lake, I shared the menu and other costs of food.

Fun things to do at Lekki Leisure Lake

Just like any other beach in Lagos, there are so many fun things to do. However, I love this beach as they provided so many fun facilities for use.

Horse riding: You can engage in horse riding activity at Lekki leisure. I love horse riding at the beach. It is so much fan. However, you need to pay a fee for a horse ride. This service is run by horse vendors on the beach. They reach out to people at the beach to enjoy a horse ride. You can also do a photo shoot with the horses. So, if you need a birthday shoot idea, take great pictures with horses at the beach.
Family picnic: You can have family time at Lekki Leisure lake. This beach is open from Monday to Sunday. So, as a working parent, you can still visit this beach over the weekend with your family. Also, Lekki Leisure lake has children’s play facilities like a bouncing castle to keep them engaged. So, if you need to enjoy a couple’s time with the kids, opt for Lekki leisure lake.
Enjoy beach sports: You can also enjoy some beach sports at Lekki beach. You can engage in Volleyball, beach soccer, or tug of war. I had fun playing volleyball at this beach. Although I suck at it. You have access to the pitch and the balls are already available for use.
Swim at the beach: If you love to have a dip in the water, go swimming at the beach. You have free access to swim at the beach. However, if you don’t know how to swim, you can still enjoy the water close to its bank. The waves of this beach are huge that it gets so close to individuals sitting close to the water.

Facilities at Lekki Leisure beach

I love Lekki leisure beach Lagos as almost all the facilities are free to use. You only have to pay for your gate fee and food. Also, you need to pay a fee for the horse riding and quad bike ride. These facilities are run by individual vendors.

However, you have free access to the sports activities as stated above. Also, you can use any lounge chair or beach benches of your choice. So, if you need an affordable luxury beach, I would recommend Lekki leisure lake.

This makes it easier to have a family picnic with ease. So, instead of paying for beach benches or bringing your picnic needs, these are available for use there. I have visited another affordable luxury beach and this is not so. One such affordable luxury beach is Landmark beach Lagos. At this beach, you pay for everything up to the chairs, food, etc. And just like Lekki leisure lake, you can’t bring in your own food. You can read my post on Landmark beach and all you need to know.

So, if you need a luxury beach to visit in Lagos on a budget, opt for Lekki Leisure Lake. You’ll love it there. Please feel free to leave a comment. Also, you can suggest other beaches in Lagos you want me to visit.

Lekki leisure beach Lagos: 5 fun things to do and know

Have you ever felt like you have so much to do yet achieve nothing? This sometimes happens to me. I always feel like I have so much to do but have no idea how to do them. This in turn gives me anxiety and stress. You can read my post on 5 easy ways to relieve stress. However, writing down these goals into smaller daily task takes gets you closer to your goals. Back in high school, I have this habit of writing my to do list in jotters. However, getting into professional life, I stopped using planners. I use scrap sheets to take notes which get lost sometimes. Now I am back to using a planner and my productivity is off the roof. So, here I will share why need a digital planner to boost your productivity.

You will complete your task faster

Like I said earlier, I always loose the small paper that I scribble my to do list. With a digital planner, I able to break down my task to daily goals. So, it makes it easier to complete my work.

I used to feel like I needed more time from the normal 12hours of the day. However, with a digital planner, I am able to work through my task with extra time to spare for other things.

So, a digital planner help to fix in your daily task. Also it helps you track and check off task that are completed. The key is to prepare your to do list a day before or weekly as you may.

You also have to allot time for impromptu task. Like responding to an email that came in within the day.

Digital planner makes you arrange and prioritize your task. So, you know the task that are urgent and the not so urgent task. It helps you allocate time and run the task with ease.

Digital planners help you stay organized

Another reason you need a digital planner is to stay organized. Like I stated earlier, with a digital planner, you able to prioritize your task. Also, it helps you stay productive during the day.

Without a plan for the day, it is easy to get distracted. There are so many distractions nowadays. Sometimes, I spend about 1hour scrolling from instagram, Twitter, facebook etc. This makes me abandon my main task of the day before I have no plan for the day.

So, with a digital planner, you stay organized and productive. Even if you get distracted (it happens), you have your planner to refer to the task of the day.

To relieve stress

It is so easy to feel overwhelmed with so much to do. This in turn may lead to high stress levels for you. Sometimes I feel afraid that I may forget an important task. Truthfully, I have missed deadlines just because I forgot to deal the task.

So, the fear of forgetting an important task will cause you to stress. Using a digital planner makes you feel at ease. This is because you can easily refer to your journal to check your task.

I use satin journal planner to record my daily task using the monthly goal setting and tracker. So, you can plan your task for the whole and track your progress. Although there may be impromptu changes that you do within the month. However, the digital planner will make you feel at ease with the task broken down into daily achievable task.

Also, satin journal has a section where you can create your vision board. A vision board is super useful to plan the goal of the year. I love the create vision boards early in the year to kick my year. However, I still include more goals to my vision board as it becomes clearer to me. So, you need a digital planner to create your yearly vision board.

A vision board my contains goals like having 100+ blog post, visiting 3 international destinations or exploring more places in your local. This vision board makes it easy for you to research and plan yours with ease. With a digital planner, you are well prepared to achieve your goals. So, you can have a stress free year with all your goals handy in your digital planner. You can also read 5 easy ways to relieve stress and anxiety.

Improved lifestyle

Digital planners have so many benefits to us. One of such is an improved lifestyle. Satin journal digital planners have a habit trackers. This can be used to track any habit you want. Like money spending habit or daily routine that are more productive.

I am an ardent fashion shopper. Retail therapy is one of the ways that I reduce my stress levels. So, if I need a mood boost, I am online adding items to my cart. This is a really bad habit I am working on to curtails. My bank balance suffers most.

So, to track my money spending habits, I use satin journal habit trackers. This gives you an insight about yourself. You are able to see habits that are bad for you to let go off. Also, you get to adopt habits that are beneficial to your productivity. Asides the habit trackers, you get to monitor your progress on your task. So, you are able to see areas hat needs improvement to help you achieve your goals. You can shop satin journal digital planner for $7.99. To save 20% off your order, use code TRENDSENSTYLEZ.

Satin Journal Digital planner Demo/ How it works?

Why you need a digital planner to boost productivity?

by Magdalene Enimhienomo
November 22, 2021

The thought that you have so much to do or have a deadline to meet often causes us anxiety and stress. This type of stress is common and it is inevitable. Here are 5 easy ways to relieve stress and anxiety naturally.

Constant stress (if not managed) may have a negative impact of one’s mental health. Do you struggle with stress or anxiety? Me too. How is it possible to not be stressed as an adult? So, if you feel overwhelmed or stressed, you can manage it.

There are very simple ways to manage stress without visiting the hospital. However, this method is only useful for short term stress or anxiety. On the contrary, if you’re struggling with extreme stress or anxiety, you need to seek medical help. So, to help you manage stress, here are 5 easy ways to relieve stress. These simple things has greatly helped me to de-stress and manage anxiety with ease.

5 easy ways to relieve stress

Stress is a natural part of life. I get stressed with work, life goals that are procrastinated or new experiences. So, these tested and tried 5 easy ways to relieve stress has helped me manage it efficiently.

Listen to Music

There are days that all I need to is to listen to great music. Listening to your best songs on days that you’re feeling stressed works like magic. It takes my mind off the stress. Also, it makes focus on how to deal with the cause of the stress.

I listen to music on the bus from work in traffic. It makes me enjoy the song while being stuck in a traffic jam. So, if you’re looking to ease stress listen to good music. The key is to listen to songs that resonates with you. If you can dance to the songs to help you ease the stress or anxiety.

Get Organized

I know that I am not such that is super organized. So, this part for me is easier said than done. However, clutter may be adding to your stress. A room that has so much clutter or a disorganized kitchen cabinet may add to your stress. It is very difficult to find anything in a cluttered space. So, to help you reduce stress organize your space.

Simple things like organizing my task on my desk works. Also, clearing your desk after you’re done with task gives a sense of relief. So, if you want to relieve stress or anxiety organize space and task.

To deal with anxiety, I write down my to do list. This serves as guide as I work through each task during the day. Sometimes, anxiety may be as a result of an unfinished task. Also, procrastinating your task may cause you anxiety in the long run. Simply put, be organized in your daily task to relieve stress and anxiety.

Play online games

Another of the 5 easy ways to relieve stress is to play online games. Does playing games helps reduce stress? Of course yes. Online games are very engaging and fun. So, it takes your mind off your stress. Also, wining the games is an instant mood boost. It makes you feel good.

I play games whenever I need to relieve stress. Online games works well for me. This is because I don’t have to download the games to play them. I have young sibling that would literally drain my mobile phone battery playing games.

Also, online games is a cheap form of entertainment compared to streaming movies. There are so many online games you can play. However, to help me relieve stress I play these two games. One of such online games is the sorcerer. I love this games as it is just like the Zuma games. It is super fun. Also, winning each level is an instant mood boost for me.

The second game I love to play is tap supermarket. I love to shop for groceries in the super market. So, naturally I love this game. It is very engaging and relatable to me. As a client service personnel, I can relate to dealing with inventory as well as an angry client. So, I find this games super fun and engaging. You can check plays.org for more engaging games that is suitable for you.

Tap Supermarket Grocery Store Simulation Game

Regular exercise

Regular exercise is another easy way to relieve stress. Exercise like stretch or a quick jog is okay. So, if you’re looking to reduce stress, opt for exercise.

Exercise is the last option for me. This is because I have little stamina. Also, I don’t like any rigorous task. However, when I need to de-stress, I do exercise. It helps relieves you of stress as it soothes the body.

Regular exercise also helps you sleep better at night. Par of the source of our stress is not sleeping deep at night. So, opt for exercise to help you relax and enjoy a good night rest.

Take time out to rest

Rest cannot be over-emphasized. It is important to take time out frequently to reset and recharge. The human body needs rest as much as possible.

So, form a habit of taking time out in the year just to rest. You can have a staycation at home or within your locality. Also, since travel is back again, you opt to travel outside your own country. Although, it cost a lot to travel internationally. The key is to plan and save for this travel goals. You can read my post on how to save for travel with ease.

Stress and anxiety can be managed. All you need to apply any of these 5 easy ways to relieve stress.

5 easy ways to relieve stress and anxiety

by Magdalene Enimhienomo
July 26, 2022

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