by Mazzi Odu
A wise old friend of mine once said to me: ‘wear the costume, get the part’; and it couldn’t be truer on Valentine’s Day. After all, who wants to be faced with a date who looks less bae and more nay?
And for those in a relationship don’t you still want to create those shock-and-awe moments? With the day dedicated to lovers falling on a school night, with the ‘H’ in HEIRS keeping us all locked to our desks until I-don’t-know-when-o’clock and thus with minimum time to primp and preen, and with Buhari-nomics rendering us a tad, how do we put this less ‘economically empowered’ style tips that are quick, easy and inexpensive?
So without further ado, the inside style track to ensure sparks fly on Valentine’s night:
- Day to evening dressing can feel like a complete bore but is a necessary evil for the busy executive. For the ladies help is at hand in courtesy of two fantastic local fashion houses: Grey Velvet and Grey Projects. Both have numbers that are smoking hot but won’t land you in hot water with HR.
- Whether you go for something super snug on the body that’s on or over the knee, or a piece that hints at dangerous décolletage, or one that’s long but provides a glimpse of tasty thigh, it’s all good. But please, for the love of God, pick your body part and don’t show it all; this is not a Pay-And-Display Car Park, this is a date!
- For the gentleman out there you can spice things up with a slim-fit blazer from Ouch, or do a swift change in the toilets à la Superman into a modern take on Trad by emerging Nigerian tailoring talent House of Greg. We guarantee your loved one will ‘appreciate’.
And finally some life hacks should things go very well.
- Underpinning is key; so ladies check out aimanosi.net, Nigeria’s own Victoria’s Secrets.
- For a pout with staying power, apply lipstick, blot with loose powder and apply again – three kisses and more later it won’t have faded.
- Gentlemen, talc on your torso will minimise unsightly sweat marks and give you the scent of innocence rather than dangerous intent, and eat the lime in your cocktail for breath that is ever fresh.
Finally, whatever happens on the night make sure you resume for 8 the next morning, unless of course, you want to be the office gist!
Lol! Mazzi, all is well noted.
Glad to have been of assistance – please note resumption time tomorrow!