2013 Best Dressed

Peoples magazine released a list of the 2013 top 10 world's Best Dressed Women. The list included the likes of  Solange knowles, Jessica Chaistan, Kate Bosworth, Lily Collins, Emma Stone, Zoe Saldana, Nicole Ritchie and Jennifer Lawrence. Kerry Washington was however deemed the best of them all. Kerry who is a fashion maven both on and off the screen and especially on the red carpet was crowned  best dressed woman for the year 2013. Not sure I agree with this though, she's one of the best but not the very best. One thing is for sure, Kerry didn't start out looking this fabulous and amazingly stylish on the red carpet. She has made her fair share of bad fashion choices. Kerry's style can be likened to fine wine; it gets better with age. Below are some of her misses and red carpet flawless killer looks.

MISSES

In light of her success on the red carpet in recent times her flops are forgiven if not forgotten.

HITS!

2007 premier of fox searchlight's picture 'I think I love my wife'

Kerry brought her glow to the red carpet in this Oscar de la renta yellow gown. The shade of yellow beautifully contrasts against her dark skin. 

2010.     The Costume Institute Gala Benefit

She dazzled in this Thakoon for Gap draped gown which was perfectly matched with Christian louboutin clutch and the designer's titi gold python peep toe heels. 

2011.    The Film Independent Spirit Award

 For this event Kerry opted for a pretty floral Dolce & Gabbana design which she wisely paired with a leopard Roger Viver clutch and red heels.

2011       BET Awards

Kerry hit the green carpet in a Michael kors neon backless key hole column dress with thigh high slit. For accessories she went with a metallic clutch and Christian louboutin pumps.

2011.  Glamour Women of the Year Award

Yellow is definitely her color. Kerry looked super duper glam in this Marchese chiffon dress which she matched with diamond drop earrings and nude christian louboutin pumps. 

2013 Oscars 

The award winning actress sparkled a Miu Miu gown with a crystal embellished top and coral bottom. She finished off the look with a red clutch and matching heels. The jury is still out on her accessories.

2013 CFDAs

Kerry definitely brought sunshine to the red carpet in this Jason Wu lemon yellow satin design. The scandal actress looked stunning while turning heads in this dress with criss cross strap and ruffled bustle at the back. She styled it with a small wooden lanvin clutch and nude make up. This is one of my favorite K.W red carpet looks.

2013 NAACP Image Awards

Kerry nailed this look and trust me I'm sure it wasn't easy pulling off this Oscar de la renta gown. 

2013 Django unchained UK Premier

Kerry in white Giles horse print gown this look is absolutely flawless. Love everything form the hair to her makeup, the white pumps and please don't get me started on just how fab the gown is. 

NAIL ART

Fashion is art. Nail art is a very unique medium for self expression. Gone are the days when just a single nail colour was fashionable and socially permissible. If you are tired of the regular boring nail colors and would like to try something different and exciting check out some of these fantastic nail art. Be sure to save a picture, for your next visit to the salon to get your nails done. Have fun!!!

TREND: GLADIATOR SANDALS

Gladiator sandals are no new inventions, they have been around for centuries. Like all things old and forgotten they have made a comeback with a vengeance looking fiercer and edgier than ever. Gladiator sandals have been spotted on the runway, red carpet and photo shoots with most of our favorite celebs rocking them. Guess we all are gladiators in the arena fighting for the goddess of fashion and style.  I'm digging the knee high gladiator sandal, it gives this ultra chic look and super sexy appeal. With the gladiator sandal you tone down your outfit and let your shoe do the talking. Below are pictures of fashionistas rocking the knee high gladiator sandal. Enjoy!!!

Kourtney kardashian looks comfy in her leather gladiator sandal paired with shorts and her signature sunglasses. Just another day in town for a cool mum. 

Selena Gomez spotted looking chic in a simple tee and short paired with the gladiator sandal

Nayarit Rivera stepped this look up a notch. She paired a white crop top with leather shorts, a hat and of cause Stuart weitzman's gladiator fun flat sandals.

Mary Kate Olsen spotted headed for a night out in town in an all black ensemble paired with knee high Chanel gladiator sandals.

Rihanna bad girl riri sure looks fab in this outfit. The nude tom ford knee high gladiator cut-out sandal boot added just the right amount of gangster to her look. 

Angela Simmons achieved a simple yet sophisticated look. She finished off the varsity shirt and  puff skirt with a knee length ziti girl samara gladiator sandal. 

Rita Ora kept it simple but cute never the less in this long sleeve mini dress matched with black knee high gladiator sandal and her signature hot red lipstick.

Ciara I totally heart this all black everything look. She kept accessories at the barest minimum and allowed her sandals do the talking. Me likey!! 

Lala Anthony when in doubt go with a LBD and knee high gladiator sandals it promises to be a hit.

Angela Simmons kept things casual with a grey dress and flat snakeskin knee high gladiator sandals.

Tatami p Henson spotted rocking a tan top on denim shorts paired with a blazer and gladiator sandals.

Yvonne Nelson in gladiator sandal, a tee shirt and a high bun.

Jennifer Lopez performing on stage in knee high gladiator sandals. 

Kourtney Kardashian is really into this trend. Yeah! well once you start it's hard to stop.

Model-preneur OLUCHI ORLANDI covers October / November issue of NewAfrican Woman Magazine

Nigerian supermodel, entrepreneur and host of Africa's next top super model  OLUCHI ORLANDI graces the cover of New African Woman Magazine October/November 2013. The issue focuses on African women calling the shots in business and also fashion trendsetters. Little wonder OLUCHI is the cover girl for this issue. She looks stunning in the magazine with Looks ranging from the corporate executive to the life size queen on a chessboard. Check out the sizzling pictures below.

Credits

Photographer: Remi Adetiba

Stylist: Prince Riley

Hair: Alyn Martin 

Makeup: Romana Lai