Hi!
So today I decided to share something from my greatest style influencer and woman crush everyday, my mom, Adeyinka Igbani.
I was so excited she finally decided to write this post after I relentlessly pressured her to share her “style story” with us.
Let me leave you to read the post itself 😘
****************************Hi everyone,
My name is Adeyinka Igbani, I’m just 51 and by April next year will be 52, by his grace. When I saw the caption on the tonyeigbani ‘s page, my initial reaction is “who told this babe I want to share anything? ” , peoples general comments however, has made me see it as a task that must be done.
In as much as I’ll not like to sound clichéd, I can very well say that wanting to appear nice, smart and neat is an innate thing, what with a fashionable mother and a very profoundly fashion conscious father, who could never be caught unawares in the fashion department. My Dad was a tailor (fashion designer) in modern day pallance. If my Dad needed to go to the next door neighbour, you might be tempted to think he’s attending a function (he was always fully dressed, with cap or hat to boot,as the case may be)
As young as 10 years or thereabout, my Dads friends called me “Iyalode”, if you’re a yoruba and you’re familiar with custom and tradition, you would know that title is no mean title,as I grew older, I had to playfully make them explain why the title, which got the me another one, “amuramarode”, which literally means “someone that gorgeously dresses up regardless of whether she’s going out or not”. So I can conveniently say that the interest in clothes and good grooming just grew in leaps and bounds. In those days of dating, a mans toasting wouldn’t fly except he’s a fine dresser, and let’s just say, he didn’t quite meet the mark, he must be ready to learn good grooming at least!
Even though I dress as occasion demands, I’ve come to realise that I prefer to dress in smart clothes than in elaborate clothing, when you don’t need me to touch anything, and I mean “anything”, give me traditional clothing. I believe they are “royal” and you adorn yourself with them when your outing calls for them.
I wear dresses quite sparingly, because I believe they don’t flatter me.
Give me nice cut pants in jeans or other materials, give me a shirt with a nice cut, if you really want to “kill it”, add a blazer, you’ll be my friend forever. These things fit me like crazy! Or what do you think? .
In conclusion, whatever you choose to wear, do me a favour, do not settle for less, don’t manage a stitch that was not well done, don’t manage a dress or whatever clothing whose finishing is shoddy, do not manage a button fixed in a hurry, demand perfection, and it doesn’t have to be costly, get what is due to you with little or no stress, when you’re already known for quality, you won’t have to demand for it to get it, you’ll command it.
Do not forget however, to top your clothing with nice jewellery, they abound everywhere, and it’s the way you wear yours that really counts. Finish your look with a nice handbag and you see yourself looking hot like a bag of money.
Details of my outfit.
Jeans pant is from my shop.
The tees from the Payporte store.
My jacket also from the Payporte store.
My earrings, bangle, ring and wristwatch are from my shop.
My bag is a Fendi.
I hope I didn’t bore you! Cheers.
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So there it is, I hope you enjoyed reading this post, maybe there should even be a style influencer series on the blog… What do you think?
Share your thoughts and comments with me in the comment section, I love to hear from you.
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Thank you.
Tonye Igbani.
Photography by :@thetonyeigbani
Your mum is soo cool. Absolutely love her style. Yummy mummy goals!
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I know right.. Lol! Thanks Anu 😘😘
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Lovely, Thumbs up to your mum for this post. Now I know where you get your impeccable fashion sense from. It is indeed innate (your mum’s words) and clearly hereditary.
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Awww Thank you, you are a style star yourself. 😘😘
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Thumbs up to your mum ..yes I think more style influencer series. .
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Yay!! Hopefully I can get more people to feature. Thanks for your comment.
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Knew I had to read this! She’s awesome! And I really enjoyed it! Love her shoes! And what she said below is so spot on.
“In conclusion, whatever you choose to wear, do me a favour, do not settle for less, don’t manage a stitch that was not well done, don’t manage a dress or whatever clothing whose finishing is shoddy, do not manage a button fixed in a hurry, demand perfection, and it doesn’t have to be costly, get what is due to you with little or no stress, when you’re already known for quality, you won’t have to demand for it to get it, u’ll command it.”
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Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Lol! That’s my favorite part. Thank you again for reading.
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And the award for stylish mum of the year goes to ……
I love love this post 😀
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Lol… She’d be glad to hear that.
Yay! I’m happy you love it! 😘😘😘
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I really enjoyed reading this and she didn’t bore me.
So stylish and very smart indeed, she is a beautiful sisi.
I love the outfit from jacket to shoes. I love the hair too.
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Glad you did! Lol! Thank you, I’m sure she’d appreciate your comment. Thanks .
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Slay mama 🙌🙌🙌 your momcee really tried I should force my mom to do something like this someday 😀😀😀
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Lol… You really should .
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Your mum is the real fashionista. I really like this post
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Yes o! I agree with you,.. I’m just out here trying to keep up 😂. Thank you
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I really enjoyed reading this😊😊
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I’m glad you did. Thanks 😁
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