Fashion
Looking corporate, but fashionable
Fashion is something we deal with everyday. Even people who say they don’t care about what they wear choose clothes every morning that speak a lot about them and how they feel that day.
As a professional, appearances and first impressions are critical. As a woman, the issues of presentation and dress are far more complex. How people see women in business is equally important, and choosing the best method to make a positive impression is far more difficult.
Any woman who work in a professional environment knows that there are dress codes and most times have difficulty on deciding their wardrobe for work.
Corporate clothing reinforces your corporate identity. It builds a sense of pride and belonging across staff members and makes employees easily recognisable to customers.
Women’s professional attire is fortunately not limited to suits exclusively. When assembling your outfit, take care in co-ordinating colours, covering the appropriate amount of cleavages, and ensuring that hem lines do not pass your fingertips when placing your arms at your sides
Do not wear clothes that are too tight to the point that they are ill-fitting. Be sure that you are comfortable and confident, and this includes your shoes.
Shoes should not be painful or a distraction, simplicity and sensibility will gain you more respect than extreme or worn-out shoes.
Other times, professional women worry about coming off too casual or girly in some feminine clothing.
Although these are both legitimate concerns, women can have the best of both worlds.
By: Deborah Esaawah Andorful
Fashion
A touch of smock to style up on Easter
Gone were the days when smock was worn only on occasions.
There was this perception that it can only be worn during engagements, weddings and festivals.
Interestingly, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Avonsige has added new touches to the smock, making it a choice for all occasions.
With the new designs, the smock comes in forms of dresses, trousers, bubu dresses and skirts.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Fashion
Evolution of Hair Extensions: Closures and Frontals
The hair and beauty industry has witnessed remarkable advancements over the years, with evolving trends that enhance both aesthetics and versatility.
One of the most significant transformations in hairstyling is the shift from traditional weave-on extensions to modern closures and frontals.
In the late 1990s, weave-ons were the preferred choice for women looking to add length and volume to their natural hair.
However, with contemporary innovations, closures and frontals have emerged as the new standard, providing a seamless, natural appearance while allowing for greater styling flexibility.
These hairpieces have become an essential part of hairstyling for various occasions, including weddings, parties, religious gatherings, and other social events.
Understanding Closures and Frontals serves the common purpose of enhancing hair volume and styling options while creating a natural-looking hairline.
They differ in structure, coverage, and styling versatility:
Frontals: A frontal is a hairpiece that extends from ear to ear, usually measuring 13 inches in width and 4 to 6 inches in depth.
It provides a full hairline and allows for diverse parting styles, offering the illusion of a completely natural hairline.
Frontals are typically sewn onto bundles or used to construct full wigs, allowing for maximum styling flexibility.
Closures: A closure is a smaller hairpiece, often measuring around 4×4 inches, and is placed at the crown or front section of the head. Unlike frontals, closures offer limited parting space, making them suitable for more defined and structured hairstyles.
However, closures are low-maintenance and provide a realistic finish that seamlessly blends with natural hair.
These innovative hairpieces offer a more seamless and natural look, elevating confidence and allowing for versatile styling options.
As the industry continues to evolve, closures and frontals remain a preferred choice for women seeking sophisticated, stylish, and convenient hair solutions.
By Georgina Boadiwaa Ntim
