If you’re looking for how to wear ankle boots with ankara short gowns, this post will guide you by providing 7 images of Fashionistas rocking the look. As you already know, the Ankara African fabric has come a long way. Gone are the days this beautiful and colourful print fabric that is loved by African women was ignored. As such the possibilities of what you can make or design ankara are limitless.
If you like to colour block, this look will be perfect for you. Just mix and match your style. But be care with the colours you combine. If you do it well by taking some cue from this outfit, you’ll have a great style. But if you combine the wrong colours, you’ll look like a clown with all the colour riot.
If you dislike heels or want a much more street style, this look with low ankle boots will be perfect for you. It’s also a great way to wear you shoes for the whole day without getting too much pain. This is the ankle boots you pick if you’re looking for style and comfort
This is the look you go for if the weather is a bit cold. The tights will keep your legs warm and make you feel comfortable. The flat ankle shoes also make sure your feet are super comfy.
If you love ankara African print but don’t like loud colours, this is the look you go for. The colour of the print used for the dress is subtle and the black ankle boots make it even much more toned down.
This style will look great on teenagers and young ladies.
This green ankara dress and black ankle boots look great together. It is subtle and the black belt adds a little bit of edge to the overall look.
This is another way to wear an ankara dress with ankle boots. It’s a look you can wear to an event.
Check out these top bridal hairstyles for women of colour. One of the most important elements of a woman’s styling needs for her special day is the hair. It is not a day for just any kind of hairstyle. Whether white or coloured, there are special bridal hairstyles and even makeup styles that fit a wedding theme. In this post, AfroCosmopolitan beauty will share some of the top 29 bridal hairstyles that are popular with women of colour when it comes to their wedding day.
Some of the popular bridal hairstyles women of colour wear on their wedding day are updo buns, clip-ins, cornrows, natural afro hair updo, and weaves. For those of you looking to buy some clip-ins, weaves, and closure for your wedding or any other day, you can check out xoticahair.com as they have a wide collection of hair extensions for women of colour.
And for those looking forward wearing a bridal hairstyle, below are our top 29 bridal hairstyles for women of colour. Check them all out and get all the inspiration you need to look great on your once in a lifetime day. Remember, having a great hairstyle and makeup is a prerequisite to having great wedding photos. It will make the job easier for you and your photographer. Also, you want to be proud of your wedding photos when you show them off to friends, your future kids as well as grandkids. Good luck as you search for the right bridal hairstyle to wear on your wedding day!!!
Good luck as you search for the right bridal hairstyle to wear on your wedding day!!!
Looking stunning in this hairstyle is Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi who got married to Nigerian artist, Banky W last weekend. Their engagement announcement and their subsequent wedding were the hottest topics in the Nigerian media space.
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This bridal hairstyle is just so cute and the way it incorporates tiny cornrows with woven hair extension just makes it be in a class of its own. Every woman of colour will look fabulous in this style.
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Lupita Nyong’o looks absolutely flawless in this look. It is a simple but fab cornrow braids for brides that can be rocked by a bride and those attending red carpet events and other kinds of classy events. If you’re looking for something simple yet elegant, this is the bridal hairstyle to go for.
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This is a simple but elegant bridal hairstyle that you can make with weaves. It is minimal and great for those brides who do not want a dramatic look.
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The rough and kinky curls rules here! They’re super stylish and will look super fab on many women of colour.
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Above is another simple but chic bridal hairstyle that many women of colour can rock and look fab on their special day.
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Steal this lovely bun. It is a bridal hairstyle that will look great on a lot of women of colour. It is super elegant and will give every bride an elegant look.
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Rock your updo bun like American artist, Alicia Keys. You can choose to accessorize it the same way she did or go for a more unique and personalized one.
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This is another beautiful but simple bridal hairstyle you can rock on your wedding day.
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Bring out the royal you with this bridal hairstyle. The crown says it all.
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This bridal hairstyle will look great on many women of colour. It is elegant and Chic. You can make it with your natural hair and combine extension to give it volume and wrap it neatly. If you choose to use just your natural hair, do ensure it has some volume, as well as length to achieve a similar look.
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This is a perfect bridal hairstyle for women with natural hair.
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If you love braids, you’ll love this hairstyle for your big day.
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Another braided bridal hairstyle for women who love braids and want to keep to that look.
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This is another fabulous bridal hairstyle made with natural extensions. It looks great on the bride and you can tell she’s loving it from the expression on her face.
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This is a beautiful updo hairstyle that will look great on a lot of black women. The crown is another great accessory that adds another level of chic to the look.
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A beautiful braided updo hairstyle many black women can rock with swag.
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This is another elegant bridal hairstyle for women of colour.
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What about this one? Simply chic and neat.
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This style will be cute for brides with naturally straightened hair with voume, but you can also make it with weaves.
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Go for this unique updo and accessorise it with some pearls like this bride.
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You can rock this side part bridal hairstyle with straightened hair or weaves.
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Take a leaf from this bride and glow with natural weaves.
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This creative mohawk updo will look great on many brides.
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This is another gorgeous hairstyle and will look great on many brides of colour. The hair accessories and earrings are a perfect fit for the look.
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You can go for this simple but elegant bridal hairstyle.
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The natural Afro hairstyle is gaining ground among many brides of colour as many are going for such look. You too can rock this look and look effortless great.
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This centre part weave style is another beautiful one for women of colour. You can accessorise it like the bride in the photo or in a different way that suits your personality or wedding theme.
We saw Nigerian female singer, Yemi Alade rocking the short African print gown below and thought it was beautiful. Yemi Alade’s attire has inspired us to share it with you. We have also added other dresses to bring you 9 African print short gowns that are very hot right now. These African print short gowns are great to wear when the weather is nice. Check them out and see if there’s something that meets your fashion needs.
SEE ALSO:Â 10 Amazing Ankara Short Gown Styles For Ladies.
The Who See My Johnny singer of one of the few Nigerian artists who has stayed true to her brand of celebrating the African fashion style with her love for ankara African print and natural hair. You can show off your beautiful legs in this cute little dress.
We have seen Tiwa Savage rock the ankara print a couple of times and the Mavin first lady looks gorgeous in this outfit. You can steal the look and rock it like a diva.
This is another flattering ankara short gown you can add to your wardrobe.
This African print short gown is simple but elegant. You can’t go wrong with it.
This simple but beautiful African print short gown will look great on a lot of women.
Off the shoulder, outfits are still very much in trend among fashionistas all over the world. You too can rock this outfit and slay like a true queen.
Yellow is always a beautiful colour and just perfect for when the weather is warm. It is a happy colour and ankara African print combination used for the skirt part of the dress is great. Go with this look and you’ll not be wrong.
This fitted African print short gown will look great on women with fab abs.
The colour yellow is associated with fun, happiness, laughter, optimism, and positivity. Yellow is a very bright and fun colour to wear, but not knowing the right way to put it together with other colours can make you look like a clown. If you’re are not great at combining colours or want to get more inspirations from other fashion-forward women, Afrocosmopolitan fashion will share some photos of women who know how to rock yellow pants and slay like true fashionistas. From Beyonce to Rihanna, Solange, The Style Pantry, and many other fashionistas, these women are slaying in bright yellow pants by combining them in ways that match well. Check them all out and get loads of inspirations on how to rock yellow pants like a true slay queen.
From Beyonce to Rihanna, Solange, The Style Pantry and many other fashionistas, these women are slaying in bright yellow pants by combining them in ways that match well. Check them all out and get loads of inspirations on how to rock yellow pants like a true slay queen.
In the photograph above, Beyonce rocks a pair of yellow pants with a white top and a white blazer. She completed the look with a pair of sandals, a fedora hat, a matching yellow handbag with animal prints, and a dark sunshade.
In the photo above, Queen Bey went full blast on yellow as she’s seen in a pair of yellow pants and yellow blazers. She bared her cleavage by wearing just a bra under her blazer. She completed the look with a pair of shoes with yellow and black stripes, a multicoloured clutch purse with yellow details, and a pair of dark glasses.
Above, Rihanna is wearing a pair of yellow jeans. The Umbrella singer paired the pants with an open back print top, white high heeled shoes, a few gold rings, and long neckpiece, a pair of big statement gold earrings, and statement wrist chains.
Above, Style Pantry blogger rocks a pair of bright yellow high waist wide legs pants with a white one-shoulder ruffle top. In fact, her outfit was the inspiration for this post. Isn’t she gorgeous in the outfit? You can’t go wrong with this combination.
In the above photo, Style Panty is seen rocking another yellow pants combo. This time, the fashion blogger paired it up with a denim shirt dress with a long slit in the middle. She completed the look with a pair of silver earrings and her signature curly hair.
Beyonce’s younger sister, Solange is seen rocking a pair of yellow pants with a matching blazer and a white shirt. She completed the look with a pair of high-heeled sandals, a long gold neck chain, and a brown belt.
Again, the Style Pantry is seen in a pair of straight yellow trousers that she paired with a very light blue top. She completed the look with a pair of light blue heels, a silver wristwatch, large hoop earrings, and a dangling neckpiece.
Solange goes full blast on yellow as she’s seen rocking a pair of yellow culotte pants and a yellow crop top. She completed the look with a yellow purse, a green wristband, and a pair of low sandals.
In the picture above, the Style Pantry blogger is seen wearing another yellow pants outfit. This time, she went full blast as she paired it with a matching yellow top that showed off her cleavage. She completed the look white a piece of a statement necklace and purple flowery earrings.
The sister above is seen wearing a pair of wide feet free-flowing pair of yellow trousers. She paired it up a white top with black ornaments, a grey blazer with black details, and a matching grey bag with black details.
The sister above is seen rocking a pair of yellow pants with a white shirt with chest pockets. She completed the look with an animal print clutch bag, a pair of round earrings, dark sunglasses, a gold necktie, and a gold wrist chain.
Above, the Style Pantry blogger is wearing a pair of yellow pants with a dark charcoal sweater over a white shirt. She completed the look with a pair of black shoes and a pair of large gold hoop earrings.
This model wears a pair of straight-legged yellow trousers that she paired with a matching yellow blazer blouse. She completed the look with a pair of transparent pumps and a pair of matching yellow earrings that complemented her overall look.
Style Pantry continued with her love for yellow fabrics as she is yet again seen in another yellow pants outfit that she paired with a white T-shirt and a blue blazer. She completed the look with a light brown handbag and other accessories.
Check out the hottest ankara bomber jackets for women that are currently trending. Once upon a time, the ankara African print fabric was worn by only African women and the styles were very limited. But today, ankara has gone international and almost anyone can wear it. The styles you can make with them are now unlimited as you can make almost any style using African print. Ankara bomber jackets to beautiful red carpet outfits, ball gowns, clutch purses, tote bags, shoes, pants and shorts, and even for interior decorations, the choices are of what you can do with the African print fabric is unlimited.
Ankara bomber jackets used to be strictly menswear until it was hijacked and made into women’s piece of clothing too. And they can be styled up and down. You can wear it with a pair of jean, a dress, a skirt and so many other ways your creative fashion cap can allow you to mix and match it.
Below are some of the hottest ankara bomber jackets trendy women and African print lovers are wearing right now. Check them out and join the trend as you get more inspiration on how to rock an ankara bomber jacket.
Wearing a Forest ankara bomber jacket by Gitas Portal, this model combined it with a turtleneck black dress, matching wrist beads and earrings, as well as a black hat.
This model is wearing an ankara bomber jacket designed by Boriah Clothiers, a Nigerian-based fashion label. She paired the jacket with a brownish-grey knit dress.
Going for a relaxed look, this model wore her ankara bomber jacket with a pair of grey trousers, a red turtleneck sweatshirt and a pair of black and white flat sandals.
Going for a more chic look this fashionista wore an orange peacock Ankara bomber jacket by Gitas Portal and paired it with a black tulle skirt. She glammed it up with a pair of gold peep-toe ankle boots. She completed the look with two pieces of yellow beaded necklaces and statement wrist accessories.
Above, Irony of Oshi wears a colourful Tantie ankara bomber jacket by Melange Mode. She paired it up with a black gown and a brown bracelet on her wrist. She completed the look with a pair of red heels with black stripes.
This model is wearing a Tantie ankara bomber jacket by Melange Mode. She wears the jacket without a top under it, baring some cleavage. She completed the look with a pair of blue ripped tight jeans and a pair of black high heeled sandals and a gold neckpiece.
Playing with bright fun kente colours, this model wore her ankara bomber jacket with a black crop top and a pair ripped shorts. Her crop top and bum shorts showed off her well-toned skin.
Rock your ankara bomber jacket with matching bottoms like this model. She completed the look with a pair of white sneakers. You too can pair yours with a pair of your favourite sneakers and you will be good to go.
This model is wearing a Nabla jacket by Akassi the brand Studio. She wore the ankara bomber jacket with a white top and a pair of white jeans and white sneakers. She completed the look with a tribal neckpiece and a face cap. A great style for some casual streetwear.
This model rocks her ankara bomber jacket with a white blouse and a denim jean pants. The combination look super trendy and urban on her and you too can look this great in a similar outfit.
This model wears her colourful ankara bomber jacket over a black top and paired it with a pair of bluish-green jean pants as well as a pair of black heels.
The model above is rocking a Fenchurch African Print Bomber Jacket and a matching pair of shorts. The Fenchurch ensemble is made with super-bold African print fabric with sports-inspired mesh side panels. The fabric has a lightweight crepe finish, finished with striped cuffs to the hem, cuffs and round varsity neckline.
The model above is wearing an Ella African print ankara bomber jacket by Laviye. You can check it out and add it to your own trendy collection like your favourite fashionistas are doing. This jacket can be had for £80.
Rocking the colourful ankara bomber jacket with a blue top and a pair of matching ankara shorts. She paired it with a pair of pink sneakers and dark sunglasses for a casual look.
In the photo above the model is rocking the Ella Bomber Jacket African Circle by Sabina Soderberg. The classic sporty bomber jacket has raglan sleeves and an open-ended metal zip in front. It also has two big chest pockets and is made in a lightweight fabric with a soft slightly brushed effect feel to the surface. It has a black lining and was designed and manufactured in London. The model paired the jacket with a pair of white pants and a white top. The ankara bomber jacket is £270 and something that you can add to your wardrobe as well.
What do you think about the ankara bomber jackets all these women are rocking. Which of the bomber jackets is your favourite? Do you think it’s something for you? Share your views by leaving a comment below. Don’t forget to take a look at the website for more ankara and African inspired fashion styles to add to your collection.
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Check out our 14 top red carpet looks from Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi as she just got engaged to Nigerian singer, producer and entrepreneur, Banky W.
Adesua Toluwalope Etomi is a Nigerian actress who shot to fame after playing a major role in the Nigerian movie, The wedding Party. On May 4th, the Nollywood actress and Banky W broke the internet when the two Nigerian celebrities broke the news they’re engaged.
The two Nigerian celebrities started dating after acting together on the set of the Wedding Party where they got married. And just like they were playing out their lives, the two celebrity lovebird are planning to get married again, but this time, it’s no longer a movie, but a real wedding.
Since the engagement news broke out, many Nigerian celebrities and fans of both stars have congratulated for the bold step and also wish them a happy union. They also said the couple are a perfect match for one another.
The actress’s first big screen appearance on the Nigerian cinemas was on April 14, 2014, on Emem Isong’s Knocking On Heaven’s Door. Other Nigerian films she featured on includes, The Wedding Party, And The Spirit Slowly Dies, The Call, Brave,A Soldier’s Story, Falling, The Arbitration, Out Of Luck, Couple Of Days and Ayamma: Music In The Desert.
As the internet keeps on going ablaze with news of Banky W and Adesua Etomi’s engagement, we take a look at some of the actresses best fashion moment on the runway. Below are our 14 top red carpet looks from Nollywood actress, Adesua Etomi.
The 29-year-old actress and Banky W’s wife to be attended the 2016 edition of the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) wearing a green dress and showing off her award for the Best Actress in a Drama for her role in Falling.
Wearing a lacy floral dress, the Owerri, South Eastern Nigerian-born actress looked gorgeous in her outfit to the AMVCA 2016 event. The dress look’s like a copy of the one Kerry Washington wore to the 2013 Emmys. Kerry’s dress is from the Marchesa Spring 2014 collection.
Adesua Etomi, the last of three children who was born to a Soldier father and a Civil Engineer mother looked graceful in this blue and glittery sequin dress.
The Nollywood actress who looked gorgeous in this outfit she wore to the 2016 edition of the Toronto Film Festival and The Wedding Party premiere started acting at the age of 7 with a drama club at her primary school, Corona School Victoria Island.
Fast-rising Nollywood actress Adesua Etomi who moved to the United Kingdom at the age of 13, looked gorgeous in this red dress she completed the look with Benin coral beads on her head and neck. The Nollywood star wore the outfit to the premiere of Emem Isong’s movie “Ayamma”. The event took place
on December 13th, 2016 at the Intercontinental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Adesua Etomi on the red carpet of The Wedding Party grand finale where she wore a white jumpsuit by MAI to the event took place on the 26th of November 2016. a piece of silver iridescent neckpiece and a matching pair of earrings from Gbenga Artsmith. Her hair was styled by Bernard Smiless while her makeup was done by T.A’La Mode Makeup.
Actress Adesua Etomi, who is set to be Mrs Wellington in a couple of months attends “The Wedding Party” premiere during the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival at The Elgin on September 8, 2016, in Toronto, Canada. She was seen rocking the yellow number above at the event.
Adesua Etomi on the red carpet in a beautiful red outfit. She completed the look with a pair of yellow high heels. The star wore the outfit to the 2016 Soundcity MVP awards that took place in Lagos. Asides acting, the Nollywood star can sing, play the guitar, dance, ice skate and perform in stage theatres.
Adesua Etomi wore this lovely white dress to the Headies 2016 award show that she co-hosted with Falz. The event was held at the Eko Convention Centre. The Nigerian celebrity, who moved to the United Kingdom at the age of 13, is a graduate of the University of Wolverhampton where she was awarded a degree in Drama and Performance.
The Wedding party star in a gorgeous pink gown. She completed the look with a pair of dangling silver earrings and a beautiful natural hair updo.
Above, the star and newly engaged actress is photographed wearing a beautiful floor flowing gown.
Above is a lovely photo of Adesua on the red carpet. The Nollywood star has a Diploma in Performing Arts, Musical and Physical Theatre from The City College in Coventry, the UK.
Adesua Etomi on the red carpet wearing a blue dress with cut outs in the front. The Nollywood star has a Diploma in Performing Arts, Musical and Physical Theatre from The City College in Coventry, the UK.
As African fashion continues to grow and more designers begin to design clothes for the African woman with a modern twist, it is a great feeling to see the beautiful and chic designers that are being made with the ankara print. Take a look at these amazing African print styles from Cotilda’s Fashion. The young African designer showed us her latest collection at the last Africa Fashion Week London and the designers were truly African, brightly coloured and beautiful.
These latest and amazing African print styles from Cotilda’s Fashion are for men and women who love the ankara African print fabric. The clothes are stylish and the colour combinations are great. Her pieces can be worn to work or to attend events.
Below are more amazing African print styles for men and women as showcased by Cotilda’s Fashion. Check them all out and see if there’s something for you. You can also use them as a source of inspiration for your next outfit. Good luck!!!
Here is a yellow mini dress with a yellow dominant multi print blazer that will look chic on most women.
This style is the same as the one above but the fabric used for the dress above was used for the blazer while the one used for the blazer was used for the dress (vice versa).
What do you think of these amazing African print styles from Cotilda’s Fashion. Do you think these pieces presented by the young African designer is as fabulous as we think? Share your views by leaving a comment below.
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Take a look at what Jennifer Lopez wore to the 2017 edition of the Billboard Latin Music Awards that took place on April 27. The singer and actress ditched her underwear and wore two very revealing dresses to the annual event that was held at Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida.
The 47-year-old celebrity first wore a black sheer dress that has cutouts at strategic places, a deep plunging neckline and a high front slit in the middle. The dress has long sleeves.
Her second outfit that she wore to perform on stage at the event was also of similar style and the plunging necklace was even more revealing as she bared a lot of flesh there. Like the black dress, the gold gown has a high slit in the middle and also has cutouts at similar strategic places.
These are the cutest mother-daughter twinnie outfits top fashionistas are rocking as they share a memorable moment with their little girls. Celebrities like Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, Mercy Johnson Okojie, Monalisa Chinda and several other women have done it, it one of the cutest thing to do with your little lady.
If you’re a loving mum and want to share some memorable mother-daughter twinnie moments with your daughter, check out these super cute mother-daughter twinnie outfits top fashionistas are rocking and get some inspirations on how to replicate it with your baby girl. Good luck!!!
Above, singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez shares a mother and daughter matching outfit. Don’t they look cute? You can steal her style and share such a beautiful fashion moment with your baby girl.
Look at this mum and her baby sharing a cute mother and daughter twinnie fashion moment as they rock lemon with black and white stripes. Is this one of the pieces you can rock for your mother-daughter twinnie outfits?
Aren’t mother-daughter twinnie outfits cute? Look at how these two are having fun as they dress up in matching attires.
More mothers and daughters rocking matching twinnie outfits.
This mum and her little goes for red and blue denim in their matching mother and daughter twinnie fashion moment.
This mum and her daughter went for a complete denim outfit. A pair of jean pants and denim shirts.
This mother and daughter showed off their twinnie swag by wearing the same dress made of black, white and gold. Aren’t they cute together?
This mother and daughter also went for gold but combined it with pink to make their twinnie outfit.
Another mum and her daughter went for black and white stripes but completed the look with a red top.
Ladies in red. This mum and her daughter went for a complete red dress and even completed their look with a pair of red shoes.
And the runways are also in love with the mother and daughter twinnie fashion. Check out their attire. Won’t you want to see yourself and your little girl holding hands in similar outfits?
Its all about print. This mother and daughter went for beautiful floral prints.
Stripes and more stripes.
For their mother-daughter twinnie outfits, this mum and her two girls went for a complete cream lace outfit.
Another mother and daughter chose stripes again.
More twinnie fashion for mummies and daughters who love to have fun and share memorable moments at the same time.
O yes, this mum is not joking as she and her little girl gone red using tulle fabric that looked great on mum and her little princess.
These ones went for Burberry skirts while having fun at the same time. These are surely images that your little one will have loads of fun when looking at them later.
And the stripes continues to reign supreme with mums and their little girls.
Another mum and her baby girl go for colourful floral prints as they show off their twinnie fashion style.
And more florals for the matching mother and daughter looks. Just like ankara African print, floral print are colourful and gorgeous. As such, they are always look cute and adorable on little princesses.
It’s another black and white stripes for this mother and daughter.
For their mother-daughter twinnie outfit, this mum and daughter went for a purple and white top dress.
What do you think of these mother-daughter twinnie outfits? Do you think it’s something that you can do with your daughter? Let us know what you think by dropping a comment below.
Hello, fabulous and glamorous mums, check out the cutest mother-son matching African attires you’ll ever see. Dressing in the same outfit with you little boy is a beautiful gift to give to your little boy. It is a special moment for mother and son to shine and show off their fashion swag.
These pieces are the cutest mother-son matching African attire you’ll ever find. Check them out and start rocking fabulous and latest ankara styles with your boy.
