OutFit Post:Sheer Chiffon Top and denim Jeans

Hi Y'all

Hope you enjoying your holiday as much as i am despite the fact that am still working....Since yesterday was a public holiday here  i took the advantage of the beautiful weather and went to Taj Mall,Embakasi and while i was there i had a chance to take pics of what i wore.:)

                      My hair looks a mess here,it was a bit windy there

Street Style South Africa

One thing about street style is that its a unique expression of ones style and individuality and this amazing Street Style Blogger from South Africa captures just that!He is Anthony Bila."a young man who has a great eye for style (on himself and on other people) and he also knows some stylish people. As the name of his blog suggests, Bila is interested in people whose style expresses their personalities, rather than those who are like walking catalogues. On the Expressionist, Bila also posts pictures of his artworks. It's simple, with minimal wording and maximum style".-Sunday Times.I think of him as Africa's Tommy Ton as he captures unique fashion moments in the streets.

URBAN COUTURE BY JERRON

I just bumped into these amazing fashion sketches by Jerron Couture on tumblr and i got to admit she got talent!I wish i could sketch fashion designs like her coz honestly speaking i suck drawing!See for yourself!

My Weekend!

Hey Lovelies!

I trust you had an awesome weekend,mine was soo good was hanging out with my girlfriends.I thought i would get some time to go shopping but i got too busy.Here is a pic of me on saturday night before leaving the house to go out with the girls!
I have to admit i love this weave and the lipstick is a new thing going on for me,am loving that am slowly adjusting to make up very well.

Have a lovely day,oooh and there is another post coming up!Hope you will like it.

Keep It

Vonette!

How to Wear Coloured skinny Jeans

I have always wanted to own a pair of colored skinny jeans but at times knowing how to style them can be a bit of a challenge.So i have done my research on colored skinny's and how to rock them with fab shoes and tops as am thinking of going shopping this weekend and colored skinny jeans is on top of my a must buy list.Anything to do with colored outfits you must have the color wheel in mind as you need to know which colors actually compliment each other because you don't want to look like a clown.So you can check out my post on colour blocking tips,facts and tricks you will get to learn more.

Bright Versus Neutral Colours
When you not so sure about the bright colours you can always pair the bright coloured skinny's with neutral colours.

Bright Coloured skinny Jeans
When you colour block you can never go wrong!

Different colours of skinny Jeans you can get from the shop

Where to buy coloured Skinny Jeans

• Mr.Price
• Jamia Mall
• Toi Market
• Elegant Exhibition(along moi avenue)

Keep it here as i will be posting pics of me in coloured skinny Jeans.Have a lovely weekend darlings!

Photo credits Google and Nusophisticate

xoxox

Vonette!

Strictly Men's Affair! 3

So I recently started this segment on men's style some time back but i failed to keep up with it,for some reason blogging about men's fashion can be abit of a challenge for a female fashion blogger but all the same am gonna give it a try I hope i can Keep up.When it comes to fashion especially for men i think a guy should find a style that suits him or rather compliment him.You just don't wear skinny pants because you saw Chris Brown rocking them and you thought you would look the same...no it doesnt work that way.I would advice a guy to try out different looks until he finds one that suits his body,personality so that when you out there you actually look fabulous.So get to know what style suits you and then go all out on it by that i mean maximize on it.
So here are different looks you can try out!

 

Outfit Post:Green Day!

Hi Y'all,
It feels like ages since i blogged!but am happy to be back at least now am done with school,from now on its just me n fashion.I have a fashion project am working on that i will reveal the details next week.so watch out for that.I will also be consistent on my blog post i sure have been MIA for quite a long time but am back now more energized.
So my weekend was interesting though yesterday it rained so much but at least i had a chance to take pics of what i wore.

                                     African Print Shirt bought it from Wambui Mukenyi
                                     Skinny Pants bought it from world business shopping mall
                                      Green Heels from some exhibition in town
                                       Lime Green bag bought it @ bus station
                                       African Print from my own collection Vonette Accessories

I tried changing my style a little bit by putting on those geek glasses and i totally loved the look.Am not one of those people who easily adapt to change but this time round i did and i loved it.

I would like to appreciate all my followers thanks for keep it Vonette.Have a lovely week and as promised expect lots and lots of fashion post from me.

xxxx

Vonette!

Michelle Obama Lady of Style!

Am proud of the Americans for voting for a wise leader!So i was super excited that Barrack Obama won this morning and was soo loking forward to his speech,and i loved each and every thing about it but what really caught me is when he was thanking his Family and i quote........."And I wouldn’t be the man I am today without the woman who agreed to marry me 20 years ago. Let me say this publicly: Michelle, I have never loved you more. I have never been prouder to watch the rest of America fall in love with you, too, as our nation’s first lady. Sasha and Malia, before our very eyes you’re growing up to become two strong, smart beautiful young women, just like your mom. And I’m so proud of you guys. But I will say that for now one dog’s probably enough"
And i started thinking of how Michelle Obama has really been a supportive wife to her husband and am amazed of her fashion sense that is  for sure. She truly is a fashion icon for the modern women.Here are pics of her i came across n i so like!

Simple yet elegant and stylish,more reasons why her husbands adores her so much!Personally i believe if your smart on the outside you definately smart on the inside and in fashion you really dont have to try so hard to stand out,it should be effortless.

I leave with one more part of Barrack's speech that inspired me..

"I have always believed that hope is that stubborn thing inside us that insists, despite all the evidence to the contrary, that something better awaits us so long as we have the courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting."---Obama!

Pics courtesy of Mrs.O

Have an inspired week Lovelies!
xoxoxoxox

Vonette!

Kitenge Carrot Pants!

When i first started blogging,i instantly fell in love with African Fashion.I loved the vibrant fabrics from different parts of Africa to be honest i adore fabrics from West Africa and someday when i get a chance to go there i will carry a whole lot of them in my bag..lol..so with time i got so into it so much that at some point i thought i could start designing my own outfits from African Fabric,make them look modern,chic and stylish.so slowly i have been doing so but the road has been abit rough but am getting a hung of it.So watch this space for amazing designs from yours truly :-).
To all of you who keep constantly checking out my blog,am so greatful for the support,words cant express how much i feel delighted everytime i see i have readers from different parts of the world.
Anyway I wore one of my designs African Print or Kitenge Carrot Pants to the Kitenge Fest.

I incorporated a simple top n my black heels.

Feel free to comment on what you think about my outfit.Have a lovely week y'all!

XOXOXO

Vonette!

For the Love of Kitenge @ Kitenge Festival!

I must admit i have really missed my blog!Its been a month now since i had blog post,sorry for being MIA but am back now :)
I attended the much hyped Kitenge Festival over the weekend and i must say i was impressed by the way people came in large numbers to the event and the stuff being showcased from clothes to accessories was utterly amazing!The only thing i missed out and was really looking forward to was the runway session but oh well atleast i managed to see the beautiful outfits Kenyan Designers showcased.I was more into how people dressed up for the event and one word FABULOUS!most people came to the event looking there very best.
Take A Look and be the Judge!Of course i start with my personal choice of the best dressed :-)

Outfit Post:Floral Jumpsuit

Hey Lovely people!

Am really trying to keep up with my outfit posts,am so proud of myself.Hope y'all fine.You know i always thought taking photos for the blog would be so easy....well its not as easy as i thought,before i get the right pic i go through a lot of posing and after that editing begins....and it ain't easy at all and there is nothing as disappointing when you have taken pics and when editing you cant seem to find the right pics to use on the blog,it happened to me once but all in all its a learning process and am really getting a hang of it.So behind the smiles just know i went through a lot of poses.

I will be launching the African accessories i had earlier talked about on my previous post.Most of the pics  will be on my FaceBook Page ,dont forget to check them out.The bangles i wore here are part of the collection.

If you like get in touch with me through my facebook page and i will respond to you as soon as possible.

The full outfit

Floral Jumpsuit-----Bought it from my cousin

Ankle Boots-----Bought them from a friend

African Bangles-----Vonette Accessories.

Wishing y'all an awesome week!

xxxxxx

Vonette!

Saturday:Outfit Post

Hi Lovelies,

Hope y'all had a lovely weekend.Mine so far so good.Yesterday i attended a party at my mum's place,its been very cold in Nairobi especially on Friday and Saturday.I totally had fun at the party.I  first had to go to work, i usually work half day on Saturdays,then in the afternoon i had to go see a client who was interested in an outfit from my collection Vonette Boutique  later in the afternoon i  went to mum's place.Here are the pics

I may not be able to frequently post outfit posts through out the week as i usually work from 8am to 5pm and getting time to take pics at the office can be kinda tricky,thats why my outfit posts are not so frequent.I will be doing outfit posts mostly over the weekends atleast then i have time to do so.

The African Fabric bangles and earrings i have worn are my latest projects :-),by this i mean i actually made them,i will be launching my line of Earrings and Bangles made of African Fabric and they will be for sale on my blog as from next week on Tuesday,i have made a variety of them,no worries more info will be available on Tuesday.

A summary of the whole outfit:

The trench coat---thrift shop

Sweater top----Gifted

Tights---------Jamia Mall

White Peep toes---Mutindwa Market

Bangles&Earings-----Vonette accessories

Have a lovely week y'all and thanks for passing by.

xoxoxox

Vonette!

Janelle Monae the new face of Cover Girl!!!

That's right she is the new cover girl celebrity face!She joins the current brand ambassadors Taylor swift,Queen Latifah,Drew Barrymore among others.What really amazes me about her being chosen as the brand ambassador for cover girl is the simplicity in her style...this is what she has to say about her monochromatic wardrobe in the Sept Issue of Vanity Fair! ...... "It's part of having something that's transcendent. You could time travel, you could go all over the world, it won't ever go out of style," she says of her chic black and white. "It's just a part of a 'brand' that I created, even if nobody was watching. I know what I like; if you go to my closet, I have at least four of everything. Once you find what you like, it's like it worked yesterday, it works today, it'll work tomorrow"
 I couldn't agree more with that,style is something that is effortless,makes you stand out from the crowd and as long as you believe in yourself the rest of the world will believe in you.

 

Colour Blocking,tips,facts and tricks

Currently i have been obsessing over colors especially bright ones.And i came to realize colour blocking is so easy as long as you know which two colors compliment each other... and thank God for the color wheel as it clearly shows how to blend in the colours..

According to the colour wheel,colours that are directly across each other go well together like green and magenta,blue and yellow...e.t.c Also a colour scheme designer does the trick,clearly shows which colours compliment each other.
Here are some basic facts about colour Blocking

1. accentuating and tying these colours is usually done with shoes and accesories
2. any solid coloured clothes in bright hues can be mixed and matched to make fantastic colour blocked outfit
3. play bright colours against each other for bold new  looks
4. black and white are seen occasionally but can create stunning looks when paired with eye popping colours.

Fashionable people Colour Blocking!

I think colour blocking is one of those trends that are here to stay!Its one of those looks if you get it right u will always make a fashionable statement wherever you go.

Pictures courtesy of google! and NuSophisticate Blog

Stay Fabulous

xoxoxo

Vonette!

Winners of the African Print Jacket Giveaway

Hey Lovely People!!!!!,First of all apologies for delaying in announcing the winners,i know i was to do so yesterday but i have been kinda busy,anyway first of all a big thank you to all of you who participated in the giveaway am more than pleased,i wish i could give y'all the jacket but unfortunately i had only two jackets to giveaway.It wasn't easy choosing the winners as everyone of you proved that they really should win this  amazing African Print Jacket....and the winners are:CYNTHIA MWANGI and WAMBUI KIIRU!Congrats to both of you and  you do get a chance to have a custom made African Jacket that will be designed by yours truly!:).Kindly get in touch with me through my facebook page.

Once again a big thank you to all who participated,i will be holding giveaways quite often so that different people get a chance to win.

Always

Vonette!

Giveaway:The First Giveaway ever,African Print Jacket

Hey Beautiful people!
Hope you had an awesome weeknd like i did.First of all am more than happy to announce my first giveaway,it is the Jacket from one of my first collections...not only will i give away one but two of them so here are the rules...

1.Its open to everyone in Kenya
2.You have to like my page  The Vonette Way on FaceBook
3.Follow me on google Friend connect,the icon is on the blog  on the right side just click on follow
4.Comment on this post on why you think you deserve this jacket

Its that Simple :)Here is a pic of the Jacket

All the best!Oh  n the giveaway will run for a week meaning it will be closed on friday at 5pm.

Remember to follow all the rules in order to qualify for the giveaway..

All the Best!
xoxoxox

Vonette!

Introducing Vonette Boutique

Hi Lovelies,
As promised i finally have the pics for my designs that i mentioned in my previous posts.Am happy to announce my online boutique--->>Vonette Boutique.Its mainly for African Attires that are for the young and fashionable people.All outfits can be custom made to suit the clients taste.I draw my inspiration from the various African designs that i see from other designs.
Print Jacket
This is an ideal Jacket that can go well with a well fitting pair of skinny jeans.Can work for a day or night look.

African Print Jumpsuit
This is my best design so far i love it to bits,its more of a day look.One of those sunny days that u just want to look fashionable and stylish.:)

Orange Dress
For that special occasion maybe a wedding or when you going for dinner with a very important person :)

Top and Pants
The skinny pants and the top can be worn separately or together.Would work for a day look or a night out wear.

Shorts

This is just the beginning of my collections and my fashion Journey ,am looking forward  to design more stuff and sell them out there to anyone and everyone who is interested.and very soon i will be launching my online shop where you can actually purchase the outfits....who knows i also start making accessories to go with the outfits..:)If you might be interested  just send me an email and we can talk.
Better keep it here as i will be unveiling new designs every month :)
At this point i would love to know what you think,comments and suggestions will be much appreciated.
In the meantime i have updated the price list on The Vonette Way my FaceBook Page,feel free to check them out.
My email is vonorinda@yahoo.com

Much Love

Vonette!

African Inspiration

Hi Lovely People!
I know i promised pics of my designs well ummmm there has been abit of a  delay,but don worry they be coming soon..i promise :)
So i jus want to share with you some pics here which draw my inspiration on African outfits and designs that i came  up with.
The reason as to why i love African stuff so much apart from that.. of course African.... is that am so amazed by the potential Africa has in terms of African Fashion its just a matter of us exploiting our potential s/o far West Africa be going hard when it comes to Fashion....i know East Africa we aint that far from their footsteps....,I must Say that i was totally amazed by the young and upcoming fashion designers in Nairobi who showcased their designs in the recent concluded FAFA competitions.
Am so happy to see that in Nairobi we starting to appreciate fashion and fashion events here are like almost every weekend.Again am so happy about that....... too bad i miss most of them.. i know i know i must make plans of attending.....am looking forward to attending Trendz this weekend,i promise to give you the low down on the event :).
So back to my inspiration of African Fashion :).....Am a huge fan of its african inspired on tumblr...

more pics on Its African Inspired....thats where i draw my inspiration from...makes me fall in love with African designs over and over again.

Yours truly

Miss Vonette!