Afrika Skirt

I recently rediscovered all the Afrika skirts I picked up last summer at American Apparel. Im not sure if they make them anymore but I have a ton of them including this one and this one. The patterns and colors are really great. I paired this skirt with my denim top that I wear with just about everything. its wonderful as a neutral and I find myself wearing it more and more. I finished the look with my Michael Kors slingbacks...I love love love the copper heel too.

denim shirt: H&M Mens dept | Skirt: American Apparel | Shoes: Michael Kors | Sunnies: D&G

 

I've been rocking these Senegalese twist for nearly two months and although I love them they are getting way too hot for my head in this heat! I'm going to be taking them out soon and really don't know what I'm going to do with my hair after that. I'm sure i will cut it, just not sure how short I will cut it. Stay tuned.

         

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Photography By Tiona D.

african print skirt

 african prints are on the map and not just here in the US. take a look at mainstream designers such as Marni, Kenzo and DVF that are fully embracing the african prints and trends. but what i want is authentic african designers like Christie Brown, Gloria Wavamunno, Loza Maleombho and Madam Wokie  making their way into my closet! for my african fashion fix i always check out 4AcesDate being that one of the girls Ozzy is based in Lagos, Nigeria where

 Arise Magazine Fashion Week happens. i hope to make it there one day. the fashion is amazing. until then...American Apparel Afrika Skirt will do!

Top: Thrifted from Salvation Army | Skirt: American Apparel Afrika Line | Shoes: L.A.M.B. Mya

Bag: Light Years NC | Necklace: Thrifted from Housing Works | Ring: Got in Mexico

i am totally smitten with the print on this skirt mostly because it has my two favorite colors at the moment in it: yellow and green. check out my other african inspired posts here, here and here. just so you all know i will be rocking this bag with almost every outfit possible. its a great go-to bag because its so versatile and chic. im going to try and find more of them and report back to you all where you can get one. i get soooo many questions about this bag. But the store I got it from doesn't sell online  (BOOOOOOOOO).

retailers need to step their game up.

so waddaya think folks?

also if you know of other great african designers please drop a note in the comment section so i can stalk them. lol.

xx

Monroe

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