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'THE FUTURE AWARDS; THE PRESENT FASHION!'

Hey everyone! Hope you all had a super fabulous weekend, I did! Thanks to H-I-M…. On Friday I was having a discussion with a friend of mine (H-I-M to be precise) about how it is necessary to look fabulous during awards. He thinks people should be remembered for their win not what they wear( whatever!), I think the contrary; the win matters as much as the fashion laying emphasis on Halle Berry’s Oscar win and the Ellis Saab dress, they sort go hand in hand…Anyway, that discussion inspired this article, ..'The Future Awards, the present fashion’

The Future Awards took place a few weeks ago and I will like to congratulate the winners and say more grease to your elbows…omagod! I can’t believe I just said that! It is taking me back to the days of prize giving days and the teachers who always said; ‘does she have two heads’ to those who never took a prize…. Lol… anyway, you know naijafashionfreak is all about the fashion! So I was excited about the whole awards ceremony, yes… Partially because of what it stands for, the fact that it acknowledges the success of individuals, but most importantly because it gives me the opportunity to be me! So here I am being me…or should I say WE (my body, soul and spirit).

This article explores the different looks, trends and everything fashion displayed at the glamorous occasion plus there is the ‘Miss NFF award for the all and sundry’ that has a nice ring to it…right???....so I say, Enjoy!!!!!

THE TRENDS:

I have learnt to acknowledge that trends differ in countries and fashion industries, although yes! We tend to follow the ones set by the international fashion scene, that is ,the trends featured in the Paris, Milan, New York and London runways, but we do have our trends which are unique to our industry, so that is what I am exploring. These trends are not necessarily global, they are local…

Clutches: Clutches usually take over the award scene, like I said; It is mostly for somewhat extravagant occasions, and an award show is certainly one. My love for clutches, I believe is so evident and I guess the stars love them too…awww…great minds think alike… a star!! I am… I certainly am!!...lol… Anyway, if you are yet to have one, haba!!!.. It is about time…and also, it is about time you start considering increasing your collection. Add a little more depth to it, In terms of more colours, textures, shapes, and sizes… since this year is all about increase…Preach!!!...financial increase…promotion in workplace…spiritual elevation…Amen!…why not clutch bag increase…lol…words for the wise…

Big Jewellery: Nigerian women are very flamboyant when it comes to their jewellery. It was evident at the awards.......as accessories were bold, big and beautiful…unfortunately, some failed to strike a balance; ignoring that when one chooses to go bold with jewellery, the outfit should take a back sit and lean towards simplicity. As too much flashy can become so so trashy! lol... however, the big jewellery is a trend to be reckoned with, it is for the drama queen fashionistas!!!...dare to be bold…go big with your jewellery! And let it do all the talking!

The Empire band: Just when you think Nigerians are over a particular trend, there you have it!the empire band is back! and it is doing wonders for ladies.... and it could do wonders for you too!!!!!

Prints: A lot of people went for prints at the Future Awards….was I thrilled…to be honest, although I love prints and usually encourage my readers to own a few, I wasn’t really feeling the printed looks at the awards. A few got it right. Yes…only a few…but, most ended up looking frumpy or cheap…but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a good trend...it is , but one should realise that prints for an award ceremony is such a ‘dare devil’…and only few can pull off the look.

The colour green: I thought everyone caught the green fever in the month on October, since that’s when we celebrate our independence and all…but I guess I thought wrong because Nigerians seem to have caught the green fever in the month of January! Green took the award for the most patronised colour of the event. Was I surprised…no… not really…the thing with the colour green is that it suits the varied complexions of the African skin….and it can be easily combined with various colours like gold, bronze, black…the list goes on…so I say…get something green yall...the grass is definitely greener this time of the year!







‘Miss NFF award for the all and sundry’

The award for 'best smile' goes to:

Ashionye smile is so beautiful and she is glowing...she deserves this award....doesn't she???


The award for 'Why the hell did you wear those shoes':

There is nothing like a finished look, and this lady needs to understand this; she spoils the whole look (try to ignore the choker)lol.. with the white shoes...not because they are pointed..she did get the whole pointed heel look down, bur because of its colour!!!!!!

The award for 'Print fab' goes to:

Prints ruled at the future awards, and she brings sexy back with this number, she worked it fabulously to the core!!!


The award for 'best use of colour' goes to:

Sasha's look is really impressive, she plays with colours and goes neon bright!!!...hail!!!!


The award for 'belle of the ball' goes to:

When I saw her picture, one word came to mind 'beautiful' it is as simple as that. As far as I am concerned, she stole the show!


The award for 'most under-dressed' goes to:

I see no reason why anyone should wear jeans to a high profile award show like the future awards...was she punked????..because I really do not get it...there is an appropriate dress code for particular occasions..and no... I will not take simplicity for an excuse...this is just wrong and totally unacceptable....

The award for 'that bag just spoilt your look' goes to:

I love this look...especially the Victorian themed top...but...as I have said earlier on...finishing a look is key, one item and one item alone which doesn't quite coordinate with the others can be doom for the whole look...the bag speaks HORROR!!!!


The award 'most unfaltering dress' goes to:

This dress is sort of like 'Mary Amaka' meets 'dance hall queen' ..it has a very conservative neckline and sleeve..and the shine..is all disco ball...okk...that is not even the issue, the main ish is its fit..it is so unflattering.......it pencils her figure....which in this case..makes her look less appealing to a fashion conscious eye.


The award for 'daring choice of shoe' goes to:

J'adore tu, whoever you may be. She spices up her outfit with a daring pair of shoe. This I will say, is a true finisher, putting every detail into consideration. She sticks to one colour, then decides to go astray with the shoes....I like!!!!...No..I love!!!

The award for 'best make-up' goes to:

Ty Bello's make-up is flawless....her strong brows framing her face, the choice of eyeshadow...... plus her beautiful warm smile.... she looks tres gorgeous .....




WHO RAN IT BETTER????

These two ladies happen to have worn the same shoes to the same occasion..should one have left them in the closet or never bought them attal????..lets know...who ran it better????


That's all folks...I will say at this point, that I am a bit disapointed by the fashion displayed at the Future Awards. I expected more glamour, more effort from our celebrities. Hope they step up their game next time around! Anyway, need fashion advice it still remains naijafashionfreak@gmail.com ....have a lovely rest of the week..see you when I see you..and remember to always keep your fashionfreak on!

Yours' Stylishly.


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