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We are still in the thick of a       Bowler Hat
                                       pandemic, so chances are you’re      This 90/00s trend has made a
                                       not going to a lot of places right   serious comeback in 2021. They
                                       now that require wearing anything    serve a triple purpose though,
                                       other than PJs or joggers. However,  looking stylish, protecting your
                                       when ‘outside’ opens up once again,  face from the sun, and once again
                                       (with vaccinations going on we may  covering up a bad hair day!
                                       be lucky this year), you need to be
                                       ready to look your best. Here are a   Oversized Trousers
                                       few tips to keep you looking cute    Any style will do really, mom jeans,
                                       and trendy.                          dad jeans, loose fitting slacks,
                                                                            palazzo pants etc. Pair with a
                                       Black Facemasks                      cropped or slim fitting top to give
                                       Just because we have to stay safe    your body a nice silhouette and to
                                       doesn’t mean we can’t look good      avoid looking frumpy.
                                       while doing it. A black facemask
                                       is great because it takes away the   Co-ords
                                       clinical feel of the regular facemasks  Matching tops and bottoms are in!
                                       and it goes great with any outfit.   Whether it’s a tracksuit, pyjama type
                                       Basically, you have limitless styling   suit or 2-piece dress, you can’t go
                                       opportunities with this.             wrong if you’re matching. Pair with
                                                                            statement jewellery and heels to
                                       Oversized Jackets/Blazers            dress up the look.
                                       Throw on a huge jacket over a slim
                                       fitting/tight outfit to create a long line  Maxi Dresses
                                       silhouette. This is a look that can be  This dress style never really stops
                                       easily dressed up for an important   being trendy, especially amongst
                                       event or dressed down for a casual   Africans and is a very versatile piece
                                       hangout with friends. And if the     of clothing. In 2021 baggy maxi
                                       jacket has shoulder pads…even        dresses especially are in. Pair a cute
                                       better!                              dress with a pair of cute sneakers
                                                                            or try layering over pants or a mesh
                                       Scarves                              turtleneck to really be on trend.
                                       I feel like this trend is in right
                                       now because a lot of us can’t be     Nylon Bags
                                       bothered to do anything to our hair… We have Prada to thank for this
                                       men included. You can wrap the       trend as everyone (well everyone
                                       fabric under your chin in a loose    who can afford it) is currently
                                       knot, or have it hanging off the back  walking around with their re-edition
                                       of your head. If you’re really not   2005 bag. However, you don’t have
                                       doing this to hide your messy hair,   to splurge to be on trend with this,
                                       mix things up by wrapping it around  several fast fashion sites also have
                                       your neck or letting it dangle from   these bags at very affordable prices
                                       your bag.                            and due to the nylon material, they
                                                                            should be durable and long lasting.



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