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D.I.Y ANKARA BRACELET

Ankara fabric comes in a variety of rich colours including luscious yellows, oranges, reds, greens and several other colours. Made of 100% cotton or cotton poly material, the material is durable and the beautiful array of colours it comes in makes it extremely popular. The material originated from Nigeria and was typically used for making casual outfits. Nowadays, it’s primarily made in Ghana and usage has expanded beyond clothes to include bracelets, earrings, neck pieces, purses etc.  The amazing bit is that with enough skill you can comfortably make your own Ankara jewellery at home.

The D.I.Y instructions in today’s post are dealing with how to make an Ankara bracelet with a bit of a twist, as it will be all blinged out. We all know how popular rivets and studs have become in the recent past and the Ankara studded bracelet is bound to be up there on the list of chic items. It's pretty simple to make the bracelets as the pictures are also quite self explanatory.

• Cut a strip of fabric on the 'bias' i.e. across a square section like you are cutting a strip off a diagonal. The picture below with red fabric shows the bias direction. The fabric should be just long enough to go round the bangle and wide enough to close in neatly on the inside although you may need to finish off with some ribbon to make it look neat.

• For ease use iron-on studs for this project and iron them onto the fabric.

• Spread your glue on the bangle being careful not to use too much of it.

• Place your already studded fabric on the glued bangle surface and smooth evenly. Finish off with some ribbon or trimming on the inside to conceal rough edges.

* Images and Story adapted from Naira Land. 

AYE FOR TASSELS

Tassels and fringe embellishments on handbags have been important accessory details over the past few years and this trend has caught up with jewelry, shoes and basically anything and everything. Playful, somewhat bold fringe and tassel additions complete your look quite fabulously. Thankfully you need not look further than Toteally Kenya to stay up to date with this trend. 

Fringe Belt with intertwined faux leather and metal available at Toteally Kenya  

Fringe Belt with rose detail available at Toteally Kenya

Fringe Earrings available at Toteally Kenya

Tassel Earrings in Empress Design available at Toteally Kenya

Tassel Fringe Necklace coming soon Toteally Kenya

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Stacked Bangle Bracelet available at Toteally Kenya

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT MAKE UP AS YOU ACCESSORIZE?

It’s safe to say that Tote-Alley do lovely jewellery, bags and hair accessories, depending on the look you want to show or have, wearing the right make up will just about get the right look. Personally I love the afro fusion look. So, let’s talk about make up that goes with the accessory below

Face Primer: Wondering what this is? A face primer is one of the best ways to insure your makeup stays on longer. They pamper the skin and create a protective barrier. Primers are excellent for people with combination to oily skin. Just apply after moisturizer and let it sink into the skin for a few minutes, and carry on with your regular foundation routine.  It glides on and provides a smooth base for foundation. It also makes foundation last much longer plus you don’t need as much foundation as it provides a silky smooth base.

Flawless Foundation- Foundation brings life back to your cheeks and realness back to your skin. Get the right skin tone that matches with your skin, apply it over the face primer and what as your face transforms.

Mascara: Many people going for a natural look use brown mascara. It can make your lashes look longer or thicker, without darkening them to much.

Eyeliner: There are several eye liners in the market the most famous is black BUT you can become adventurous by wearing an eyeliner that is the same color with your eye shadow. This can be a purple or blue

Eye Shadow: This is one of my favorites because you can choose from a world of colors but depending on your skin colour plus the accessories you have chosen for the day. Wearing the same color as your eye liner makes you look so adorable. 

 

ACCESORIZE WITH THE STATEMENT NECKLACE

Make your mark in maximum impact necklaces. Big necklaces, jeweled rings and bold bangles create stand - out style. Minimum Effort, Maximum results !!!!!

Bib, layered necklaces and unique metalwork have added an extra flair to basic outfits, you can't grow out of a good necklace.

The statement necklace is an EASY and high-impact accessory trend that is worth buying into. How to wear the statement necklace:

Show some skin: wear it with a low collar outfit. 

Go strapless: work it with a strapless top or dress to bring it out more.

Layer it: You don’t have to invest in a chunky necklace. Just layer different matching necklaces and you will be amazed how it will transform your look.

Wear with a sweater/pullneck/collared shirt : Keep the shirt buttoned up all the way to the top, a flat statement necklace is the best to match up with this.  




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