 |
| AISHA |
BY BOLATITO ADEBAYO
Aisha Buhari was in the shadows during her husband’s campaign as she
cruised the campaign trail in her hijab and her style did make an
impression on us. Our observation is that we have an idea of what her
style is, her body type and overall aesthetics. With all these tits
bits we will be setting a style agenda for our amiable First Lady.
These tips will help her streamline her style and transform her to the
modest classic First Lady we have always dreamed of.
Define your style
First and foremost we would like you to define your style, like some
first ladies in the past. We would like to know yours. The key to
looking put-together is defining your style and the image you’d like to
portray.
Hijab
The key to making your hijab look edgy is to keep it simple and the
whole outfit will pop with more dimensions. Getting the right hijab
for your face type is as important as picking the right hijab itself.
It’s all about balancing out your face and framing it in a way that
compliments your angles and features. Whether you are doing a hijab or
chador there are modern, trendy and classic ways of tying your hijab.
Whichever one you pick, make sure you own the look. Also don’t be scared
of doing bright colours once in a while too.
Scarves
One thing we have noticed is that Aishat always throws on her scarf
on most of her outfit and it’s a good way to upgrade any boring,
conservative wear into sophisticated and fashionable attire and still
look professional. You can look out for a scarf with simple designs and
pair it with your attire in color combination to give a touch of
elegance. You may also tie a scarf bow for a cute, preppy appearance,
or wear it as an headgear. You can complement your dressing with a
glamorous stylish look of a scarf. From dramatic velvet, soft and warm
cashmere, sheer and romantic wrap, crochet shawl, lace or beautiful
pastel shawls, make sure your scarf color matches your outfit. For
evening outing, go for scarves with embellishments like beads and
sequins.
Ankara
We are so sure we will be seeing a lot of Ankara on you in the next
four years, and we can’t beat the trendy designs coming on now. As the
First Lady, we are asking for something fresh each time we catch a
glimpse of you. Probably a signature Ankara design that we might even
name after you, but whatever designs your creative team will be looking
out for, we want something elegant, timeless and trendy.
Make up
It’s actually very important that our dear First Lady is always
picture perfect and that is where the makeup comes in. The secret to
achieving great make up is having a great skin. Foundations and
concealers are next on the eye list. Make sure your base isn’t too thick
or pasty. Highlighting is still important, but keep it subtle! Strong
brows are gorgeous because they frame your face. Blush should enhance
your lovely face always. With lip color, you have a little bit more
freedom to express yourself than you do with eye colors, as long as
they aren’t too distracting. You can also dazzle us with a little henna
once in a while. We will love to see that creative design on you too. We
are looking forward to a camera ready and fresh-faced First Lady.
Jewelry
As the president’s wife , we expect some sort of simple high jewelry
glam. From stunning turquoise to mesmerizing aqua, the azure-inspired
shade adds a light-hearted playfulness to the First Lady’s look. Also
star-lit yellow diamonds, sapphires and other precious stones like
pearls and corals will lift your spirits and bedazzle those around you.
Other accessories
Always make sure you look out for rare and timeless pieces. Your
shoes must scream style and sophistication. Sometimes, you should let
your shoes make the fashion statement as you strut your stuff all around
the country.
