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Yanni's Guest Diva Edition: Afrocentric Chic!
Tribal. It’s one of this season’s hottest trends and I simply adore it! Batik, African Wax Prints, Animal Prints. It’s all so delicious! To me this whole Tribal deal it isn’t just a trend. It’s part of my personal style! It’s my way of subtly screaming “I’m Black and I’m Proud!” and also a way to pay homage to the motherland.
Here’s a couple of ways to keep yourself Afrocentric Chic!
1. Accessories, accessories, accessories: I love to incorporate one of a kind pieces that embody the spirit of Africa. A few of my favorite affordable jewelry designers are:
~Aku of Kezzmit: Paperclay earrings with primitive stampings. ~Camille of Peace Images: Fierce! Camille serves up fashion forward Afrocentric pieces. ~Rachel of Rachel Stewart Jewelry: Rachel incorporates the images of iconic Black figures, odes to old school slang, and bangin’ prints in line. 2. African Wax Prints: Colorful bold statements. These prints are not for the faint of heart as they will demand the attention of you and everyone around you. Here are a few great uses of African prints.
DIY: Find a piece of African fabric that you like? Be Creative!
~Throw on a plain tee, drape the fabric over your shoulders, and belt it. ~Having a bad hair day? Use a bold print as a headband or headwrap. ~Loving your outfit but it’s missing a certain something? Fashion a cute belt from a wax print for an instant lift.
I hope that I have inspired a few of you lovies out there.
Take care and remember to always stay Afrocentric Chic!
~Audrey (Yanni's Guest Diva) Labels: Afrocentric Chic, Animal Prints, Boxing Kitten, Etsy, Lookbook.nu, Rachel Stewart, Yanni's Guest Diva Edition
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