FASHION BLOGGER CATE AYELLAH SHARES TIPS ON HOW TO DRESS AS A PLUS SIZE WOMAN(PICTURES)

As a plus size woman it can be pretty confusing to find the right clothes that actually fit.A lot of my plus size friends complain about buying a dress or jeans only to find out later that they were a size too small.Imagine the disappointment!
So it was very refreshing to discover a plus size blogger who oozes confidence,style,colour and life.
Here are a few tips as seen from her,on how to dress as a plus size woman.
1.Yes you can wear bright colours!Its a written rule that plus size women should wear black as it makes them appear smaller.But life is too short to live in dark colours. So go ahead and choose an outfit in a bright colour of your choice such as the yellow one Cate wore below.

TEN TIMES KLEITH KYATUHAIRE MADE US SEE OUR LIVES
Kleith Kyatuhaire,the bubbly co-host at NTV style project is a fashionista,no doubt.Just a look at her expansive wardrobe can make you re-examine your life goals,haha.
I mean, i cant even imagine how many shoes she has ,that chic!
So lets look at the ten times this major fashionista made us wish we were her.
1.When she wore 4 different pairs of shades and managed to look flawless in all of them!Like who does that???

2.When she pulled off a lady like look with all the right accessories,that bag is everything!

WHO WORE IT BETTER? KENYA'S STELLA VERSUS UGANDA'S SHEILA GASHUMBA  IN THE HIGH LOW CROP TOP AND SHORT SHORTS

First, a little introduction,Stella Mwangi is a musician from Kenya famous for her song,'Haba Haba.' Sheilah on the other hand is a Ugandan television presenter and self proclaimed model.

And now to the outfit....

Kenya's Stella Mwangi wore this first so its safe to say that Sheilah Gashumba stole the idea from her.

Both ladies however looked radiant in this high low dashiki crop top and matching shorts that is perfect for an outdoor event.

Stella wore hers with knee high boots,black braids and minimal jewellery,(below)

SHOE GOALS#TEN PAIRS OF SHOES EVERY WOMAN SHOULD HAVE IN HER CLOSET
'Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world,'We are all too familiar with that saying but guess what, it actually rings true.
Shoes like hair can change your appearance and personality.A woman wearing a pair of Timberlands walks and feels different from one wearing pointy toe heels.
So here is a list of ten pairs of shoes that every woman should own in her closet,as of 2015 moving forward to help you look and feel as different as you want to be.

1.Ankle boots

Ankle boots are comfortable,easy to wear and match well with short dresses and skirts.

2.Sneakers
A pair of dope sneakers in a colour of your choice are easy foot wear at its best.You can wear them over a loose dress,gym wear or even shorts.

MICHELLE OBAMA WOWS IN VERA WANG AT STATE DINNER

The forever elegant first lady of the United states chose a dress by a Chinese-American designer, Vera Wang for a glitzy state dinner for Chinese president Xi Jinping at the White House on Friday night.

UGANDAN CELEBS FLAUNT THEIR WEEKEND STYLE
1.Irene Ntale
She wore this multi coloured coat ahead of a show in Masindi.Lovely!

2.Mugume canary and Sasha Ferguson wearing Vanessa Ikwang at Blankets and Wine,The couple that slays together stays together

JENNIFER LOPEZ SIZZLES AS SHE STEPS OUT WITH BOYFRIEND CASPER FOR UN EVENT

Jennifer Lopez is a stunner at 46!she stepped out along side her 28 year old boyfriend,Casper, wearing pastel shades in a round skater skirts and glittery blouse.The 50's inspired look popped well against her skin and she looks amazing as ever.
Her dapper boyfriend was the perfect accessory to match with all this glam!

CELEBRITIES CANT STOP WEARING THE CAPE DRESS

From Lupita Nyongo to Kim Kardashian and even solange Knowles, celebrities cannot stop wearing the cape dress.

solange knowles even took it a notch higher by wearing not just one but three white cape dresses on her wedding day.

And who can forget the red cape dress Lupita wore to the golden globe awards?we talked about that dress for days.

There are many reasons why we love the cape dress, its regal in nature reminding us of a queen gliding through her palace with the cape right behind her.Or if you are a fan of superhero movies, the cape dress gives you a golden chance to look like a human version of batman or superman lol.
Below is a list of celebrities who wore this trend so well,they made us fall in love with it.

Lupita Nyong'o

TEN TIMES ANNE KANSIIME SHOWED HER NEVER ENDING LOVE FOR AFRICAN FASHION
Its not a secret that Anne Kansiime has a signature style,she loves colourful clothes with a touch of Africa.African hair, african jewellery and colourful clothes are what  makeup most of her wardrobe lending her an unforgettable look.
So lets look at the ten times this little beauty gave us some major fashion fever and african style goals.

1.When she wore these brown marley locks which she tied into a bun,unique and totally flawless.Her makeup too was on point and so were those earrings.

2-When she slayed in this blue dress and colourful head wrap,eh mama,mrs.ojok,some smartness!lol

FIVE FABULOUS WAYS TO ROCK  THE SKATER SKIRT

I am a big time lover of skater skirts because my hips are pretty small.so skater skirts give me fuller hips,just like that

.But what's more is that they make you feel girly reminiscent of cinderella twirling in her ball gown

The skater skirt is a versatile piece that can be worn anywhere from church to work to that evening party and still look gorgeous.

So i bring you a few picture ideas on how to rock the skater skirt to the fullest,lol. 
With a crop top

TRENDS WE LOVE:THE BLACK AND WHITE SUIT
The black and white suit is the ultimate symbol of women empowerment in fashion,its where the women get to steal from the men and still look as fly,isn't that what gender equality is about?To be able to have equal opportunities with men and in this case style choices?haha

So anyways back to this item,i love a woman in a black and white suit, especially on the red carpet, because it makes you stand out from the sea of long flowing evening dresses while at the same time giving you a new kind of sex appeal and attractiveness that is not normally expected.
I mean who can resist a woman who looks like she has got her shit together?That my dear,is sexiness.So dare to bring out your inner tomboy in this boy meets girl ensemble,trust me ,u will love it!

THE CROP TOP AND  FLARED TROUSERS TREND

When crop tops first came around,a few people were afraid of wearing them reasoning that they would make them look cheap and indecent.

Most of these women, being working mothers, were not so welcoming of the idea that their belly would be out for the whole world to see.

So being the fashionista that i am(lol) i have decided to show you a few looks on how to wear the crop top without looking cheap or even totally indecent.
Such as Omotola's below......

Some of these looks can even go to formal events such as dinners or even to the work place if your top is a bit longer like Rita Dominic wore hers below.

The trick is to reveal very little of your belly/stomach in a way that is more classy than cheap.

Then compensate for the revealed belly with wide legged trousers that will cover the rest of your lower body.

With that in mind this look will result in a very fun and sexy  and classy look,i will keep u updated for more!

TRENDS WE LOVE:KAFTANS

A kaftan by definition is a robe like clothing.Kaftans do well for women of all sizes ,depending on how they are styled or draped across the body.
They are even more amazing because they can be worn anywhere,from work to the beach and to that weekend party.

Kaftans are easy to wear, comfortable and decent,attributes that every woman longs for every once in a while
The trick is to know which type of Kaftan looks good on your body shape.For example a plus size woman would look smashing in a long flowing kaftan,while a petite size woman would look better with one that is more fitting onto the body.

STYLE CRUSH: SA's NHLANHLA NCIZA

The female singer in the South African music duo, Mafikizolo  always looks impeccably dressed. Sometimes too dressed,haha, but she's a diva so she can get away with it.

Here are a few of her recent outfits that have got me wowing!lol

This pink tulle skirt is so princess-y in a good way, it reminds me of everything pink and beautiful,like a cinderella come to life.

she paired the entire ensemble with the most unexpected shoes but still managed to pull it off.

 This green tulle skirt and kente bodice is everything,so beautiful and so African!I cant miss out on the elaborate jewelry and bold makeup,adorable!

It's safe to say that pink is her best colour and she wears it well.

 LUPITA NYONG'O SIZZLES FOR HER SECOND VOGUE COVER

African sweet heart Lupita Nyong'o has bagged herself another vogue cover!The 32 year old looks elegant in a series of breathtaking outfits....i love!

NIGERIA'S CHIDINMA EKILE DEBUTS NEW AFRICAN INSPIRED HAIRSTYLE

Iam here for African inspired hairstyles mainly because they have always been cool and now that the world is celebrating all kinds of  African styles,what better time to get rid of these weaves and rock our natural hair than now?!!
So as you can imagine i absolutely love this look on Chidinma as it suits her face pretty well.Would you try?

RIHANNA SIZZLES IN PINK FOR THE LAUNCH OF HER NEW PERFUME

Rihanna exuded old Hollywood glamour at the launch of her new perfume line in Brooklyn on Monday.

The 27 year old singer was dressed in a Vivienne Westwood 80'sinspired creation which showed off plenty of leg and was generally a difficult look to pull off.

She however pulled it off effortlessly and managed to look splendid.I would so wear it.
What do you guys think of Riri's look?Too much drama or just perfect?

FASHION  AT THE 2015 VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS,WHO ROCKED,WHO FLOPPED?

 The MTV Video Music Awards saw stars strut in some interesting outfits.Aside from host Miley Cyrus who kept shocking in different weird attires,( I Cant post them here cos they are xrated) Amber Rose and Blac Chyna made an interesting entrance in outfits with words commonly attributed to them boldly writen.Amber is obviously promoting her Slut Walk event.See more stars below..Iam in love with Nicki Minaj's outffit...gal looks like a goddess!!!!

 WHO WORE IT BETTER???Desire Luzinda from Uganda versus Sophie from South Africa in the grecian gown.

This gown is amazing for many reasons,first of all it comes in white which is such a classy and angelic colour,secondly it wraps around one's body, in all the right places, showing off curves and booteey!!!
So anyways back to the match,who wore it better?Desire rocked hers with red hair,white crystal bangles and a colourful shoe.
Sophie on the other hand accessorised with a head band,a belt and gold and black shoes.Who would you rather?

FUTURE FASHION KILLERS:NORTH WEST AND PENELOPE STEP OUT IN STYLE

The little cousins who also double as best friends were spotted in St Barts where the entire family has been holidaying, rocking mirrored sun glasses and temporary tattoos.North was carried by a visibly tired Kim while Penelope showed off her swag by walking..i think their style is a little bit too old for them ,kids should be allowed to be kids.What do you think guys?

FASHION STYLIST TAZIBONE ALL FRESH AND CLEAN IN NEW PHOTOS

Famous for his edgy and sometimes old school style,the fashion stylist gave us something different today morning.A sophisticated, fresh and clean look that resonates with many men today both young and old.
Unlike his other looks,this is a look that i see every Tom and Dick and Harry try to emulate because it can go just about any place,to work,that evening dinner,a date and even church!!!!!!
And for that alone we give this look a much deserved 100 percent,keep it up Solomon.

ANNE KANSIIME WOWS IN NEW TOMBOY INSPIRED PHOTOSHOOT

I love this look for so many reasons,one because Anne refers to herself as a ninja warrior and these over size jeans and tshirt make her look the part really well.

Two because she brought the swag on, standing like the boss lady that she is, and serving us some serious face.Ninja levels of awesomeness!

In other news where can i get those sneakers at a friendly price??

ZARI FLAUNTS POST PREGNANCY BODY TWO WEEKS AFTER GIVING BIRTH

Only two weeks after giving birth,the socialite and fashionista Zari is back to wow us with her awesome body.
 She posted the above picture in her gym clothes showing off her already toned belly.look at it!!!!!!!We are officially jealous zari!!!
Before that the mother of four had slayed in a pink monokini and later changed into damaged jeans and a chiffon top.
Whatever she wears,this lady stays winning!!!!see more pics below....

DESIRE LUZINDA SIZZLES IN ALL BLACK THROW BACK PICTURE

Black and Gold is one of the best colour combinations out there....the contrast of the dazzling gold against the black is always adorable.
On that note we love how Desire killed it in this throw back picture. Those thigh high lace up boots are super sexy and those dangling earrings frame her face really well.keep it up girl!!!!!!!!

DANCEHALL ARTISTE CINDY SANYU DEBUTS BALD HEAD,HOT OR NOT?

 

She has tried it all....long hair weaves,short cropped hair ,colored hair but this time round the  'ndi mukodo' singer  went bald with no hair on her head,at all.I personally love the look but i dont know about you guys,is it a yes or no?

WHO WORE IT BEST?THE KARDASHIANS STEP OUT IN MATCHING GLADIATOR SANDALS

You know what they say,the family that slays together stays together.The kardashians know this too well as they co-ordinate their fashion items.The family was spottedin st
Barts where they were shooting scenes for their reality show.

Who wore the gladiator sandals best?Kourtney,Kris or Kendall?More pics below......

THAT WONDER DRESS

We all have that one outfit in our closet that we can't stop wearing.Why? because its so comfortable,it flatters our bodies and looks fabulous at the same time.

Its what I love to call the wonder dress.Every woman deserves that one dress that can take her anywhere, to church,to the market place,to office while at the same time wielding the power to make her look like a million bucks.

Its what i will say for this midnight blue dress.Although i later gave it away to a friend,its the best example I have to illustrate this point.

The colour was flattering on my complexion,the silhouette did my petite body justice and most importantly i was super comfortable in it.Did i mention i looked like a million bucks,yeah baby!That is the power of a wonder dress.

Here are a few clues on how to get that one wonder dress

1.Go for a neutral colour

Colours such as black,white or red are easy to accessorise and are flattering for most complexions.The little black dress in particular is a crowd's favourite so get one in a shape that flatters you.

2.Mind comfort

If its a little too tight at the hips it will make movement difficult.Go for silhouettes that give you room to breathe such as a maxi dress,a kaftan or even a skater dress.

3.Choose something feminine

Despite our desire to be comfortable,at the end of the day every woman want to look like a woman.So choose something that will compliment the best parts of your body and hide the ones you don't want to be seen.Do you have beautiful legs?Choose a dress that shows them off such as a knee length skirt.Do you have an enviable bust,wear a dress with a bit of cleavage at the front.Until next time,babaye!!!!!!!!!

CELEBRATE LIFE'S LITTLE MILESTONES

Iam at a point in my life that i would refer to as the transition stage,am not where i used to be but am not where i want to be either.Iam a caterpillar forcing its way into a butterfly and as you can imagine,its as difficult as it is exciting.

For example i have always wanted to be a television presenter complete with a talk show of my own, but the opportunites to be one were scarce and pretty difficult,so i was frustrated about it.

I pretty much had given up on the idea it until recently when i was presented with an opportunity to guest star on a friend's show.Was it what i wanted?No.Was it better than nothing?ofcourse yes!.

In all this I am learning to be happy with the little milestones I make.As an ambitous person  its easy  for me to be preoccupied with the ideal ,such that I miss out on the little blessings that life has to offer,that slowly by slowly eventually lead to the 'big thing.'

Its what most people call 'arrivalism syndrome.'the  refusal to be happy until one achieves their dream goals. Its bad this one.

WHAT TO WEAR TO WORK-MONDAY TO FRIDAY

Gone are the days when one would show up to work in a grandmother's suit.Today the trend is sexy,comfortable and yet very formal.So refreshing, right?Here is how to show up like a boss lady at work.

1.Monday

Keep it formal and serious

2.Tuesday

Keep it bright and colourful

GROWING DEEP AND GROWING OUT
If you have been following my Facebook posts,you know by now, that i love sharing inspirational messages from time to time.Here is why.I realized on a personal level that the more i gave of myself and my experiences the more fulfilled i became.That giving and receiving have a symbiotic relationship,they literally feed off each others palms.

I recently gave away a few of my old clothes and to tell you the truth,i felt much more fulfilled and satisfied than i had been buying ,wearing or holding onto them.The joy i felt afterwards was as if i had received the same clothes ten times as much.
Its important to note however,that one cannot give from an empty vessel.You must posses in order to give.I had to have those clothes first before i gave them away.
 The role of motherhood helps to further illustrate this point very well.Have you ever noticed that when a mother is sad,broken or unhappy this negative energy translates into the general mood of the home?
The wife /mother being the main nurturer and emotional wellspring in the home is therefore  burdened with the task of keeping everyone happy even when she could be dying inside.But for how long can anyone  be able to do this,without breaking down?
On the upper hand,when a woman is fulfilled and happy,her children will be healthy,her husband will generally be in a good mood and her body will be glowing.The witty phrase 'a happy wife makes a happy home,' was surely coined from here.Read on.....