According to their website Sharufa Rashied-Walker is the creator/designer behind JINAKI.She has always had an indelible love for fashion and the arts. Watching her mother create clothing planted the seed at a young age. Sharufa made her own alterations to her garments and began styling herself in grade school. Her creativity continued to flourish while attending the School of Arts and Science at Howard University, where she explored fashion design and began to hand sew pieces to her wardrobe. JINAKI was created while Sharufa was living in Nice, France. While there, she studied at the Singer Institute and began making original pieces. Her fabric choices stem from her exploits to Paris, Rome, and Belgium. Sharufa’s design aesthetic ranges from vintage inspired pieces to modern tailored pieces. I am absolutely in love with their styling. Peep some pieces from Jinaki below check them out here
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Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Designer Spotlight: JINAKI
According to their website Sharufa Rashied-Walker is the creator/designer behind JINAKI.She has always had an indelible love for fashion and the arts. Watching her mother create clothing planted the seed at a young age. Sharufa made her own alterations to her garments and began styling herself in grade school. Her creativity continued to flourish while attending the School of Arts and Science at Howard University, where she explored fashion design and began to hand sew pieces to her wardrobe. JINAKI was created while Sharufa was living in Nice, France. While there, she studied at the Singer Institute and began making original pieces. Her fabric choices stem from her exploits to Paris, Rome, and Belgium. Sharufa’s design aesthetic ranges from vintage inspired pieces to modern tailored pieces. I am absolutely in love with their styling. Peep some pieces from Jinaki below check them out here
Saturday, August 18, 2012
FABULOUS FINDS: CUTE PEPLUM FROCKS
Aren't we all in love with the peplum trend? because I know I am .You can check out 2 of my previous outfit posts here and here. If you are looking into getting a printed peplum top, dress, or Jacket here are a few options
- Fair trade geometric print peplum skirt from fashion-conscience
- Fair trade geometric print peplum top from fashion-conscience
- Fair trade geometric print peplum top from fashion-conscience
- The Kayla dress from Sika designs
- Yellow printed waistcoat by Christie Brown
- Savannah dress by Sika designs
Monday, June 18, 2012
OUTFIT POST: KENTE INSPIRED SHORTS
Happy Tuesday dolls,
I have been officially instagramed if thats actually a word. Instagram is the best thing after sliced bread. I am so loving the pics I am taking with this app. My skin looks amazing in these pics if only it was the real deal. I got this kente inspired fabric during my trip to Mali a few months ago. I bought enough fabric to make myself a skirt and these shorts. As you can tell I cannot wait for the warm weather.The photos were taken by my little sister who was visiting from NYC. Anyways I wish all a happy and great week and don't forget to follow me on instagram @ciaa. More pics below
I have been officially
Monday, May 7, 2012
FABULOUS FINDS: ROCK THESE FLY AFRICAN PRINT EYEWEAR
I found these one of kind glasses while browsing Etsy last night. I say one of kind because not everyone is bold enough to rock these rocking ankara hands wrapped Eyewear. Nena Soul Fly Eyewear line is made and sold by Los Angeles local designer Tanya Melendez . Erykah Badu has been spotted rocking her these cute glasses not long ago.They cost about $55 dollars and you can buy it here . Happy Shopping !
Monday, November 28, 2011
MY VERY FIRST BLOG INTERVIEW NIGHTMARE
When I started blogging 3 years ago I was just a girl with her laptop trying to make a change on the way people see , feel and think about African fashion. There was barely any website that did what I did. I had no experience at all with regards of how to get what i wanted as a blogger.Today I am going to tell you a story about how I got my first interview for the blog with an African fashion label and what i learned from it. So here I am with this blog with almost no content trying to get an interview with a somehow well established label. So since I lived quite far from them I sent them an email to find out if its possible for them to respond to a few questions for me. They responded a few days later and advised that they could. I was pretty happy, so the questions were sent off and the waiting game started. I waited patiently for two weeks and did not hear back, so I sent another brief message to remind them of the questions once again they got back to saying that they are working on it. Third and fourth fifth ,sixth week came and went and no answer. my blood started boiling a bit and I sent an email back to them on the 8th week and said the following." Hello, I was just following up with you again to see if you were still interested in doing the interview I know you might be busy however I know if this was vogue contacting you I am sure you would have found the time to respond quicker " OUPS. I felt so bad about sending that email. After my email I got an answer 3 hours later with my answers and they specified that they were just busy nothing do to with being vogue or not. What did I learn from this?
Saturday, November 19, 2011
CIAAFRIQUE STYLE INSPIRATION
Mudcloth by ciaafrique featuring gucci handbags
I am loving this beautiful nude jacket from leather jacket from versace paired with a mud cloth inspired skirt.If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear to your next party or outing I hope this look will get you inspired . I though this look will be fabulous on Jill Scott. I alway encourage to use you local designer for these inspirations. Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!
I am loving this beautiful nude jacket from leather jacket from versace paired with a mud cloth inspired skirt.If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear to your next party or outing I hope this look will get you inspired . I though this look will be fabulous on Jill Scott. I alway encourage to use you local designer for these inspirations. Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
CIAAFRIQUE STYLE INSPIRATION
Thursday, October 27, 2011
ROCK AN ASOS AFRICA TRENCH COAT AND STEVE MADDEN BOOTS
A trench coat is a must have in every fashionistas' closet . They are very classic, when i wear mine i feel like a like millions box. When it cames to shopping for the ideal trench coat you are exposed to wide variety of options from the long and short length, to the double breasted and buttoned to very detailed and colored. Designers such as Micheal Kors and Burberry make beautiful trench coats however if are girl on a budget like moi you will have to go with a cheaper option. Ciaafrique is all about african fashion and this coat in the pic is from the Asos Africa collection. You can pair the coat with theses Steve madden boots and look fabulous and red lipstick. If you love any of the item just click on it you will be taken to their respective sites. My favorite trench coat is still the classic one (khaki). So any of own a trench coat? if yes what type and how to you rock it ?
Monday, October 17, 2011
GET THE CELEB LOOK BY AN AFRICAN DESIGNER: JENNIFER LOPEZ
Jennifer Lopez wore this cute white dress to a fashion event a couple of year ago. You can get a similar dress from the latest collection of Ivory coast designer Christiane King. Check out more white dresses by African Designers after the jump.
Friday, October 7, 2011
GET THE CELEB LOOK BY AN AFRICAN DESIGNER: KIM KARDASHIAN'S BURBERRY TRENCH COAT
Burberry makes some of the most beautiful trench coats but if you are worker bee like myself and don't have $4000 laying around you can go with this coat by Nike Akinola london.
Scroll through the slideshow to see more coats and jackets from our fave designers
Friday, August 26, 2011
Ciaafrique style inspiration: The Ankaranista
If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear to your next party or outing here is a look cheer you up.Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
ciaafrique Style Inspiration
If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear to your next party or outing here is a look from the latest collection of Nigerian fashion house Kemkem Studio to cheer you up.Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!
Friday, August 12, 2011
Rocking my DIY ankara earrings
Hello My lovely Fashionistas,
About a year or so ago I decided to chronicle my outfits but I have been so lazy taking pictures and uploading them. I will try to see if I can do it again.Anyways we took the kids to the park yesterday and I was rocking my lovely DIY ankara earrings . I asked hubby to take a few pics for me et Voila !!! .I made these a while back and it was made with some left over fabric and my $1 beauty supply earrings. I hope you like it !!!!!
About a year or so ago I decided to chronicle my outfits but I have been so lazy taking pictures and uploading them. I will try to see if I can do it again.Anyways we took the kids to the park yesterday and I was rocking my lovely DIY ankara earrings . I asked hubby to take a few pics for me et Voila !!! .I made these a while back and it was made with some left over fabric and my $1 beauty supply earrings. I hope you like it !!!!!
Ciaafrique special style inspiration: Christie Brown Exclusive Item @ my Asho Pop Boutique
I was really happy to style this lovely Naima top from the Christie Brown collection. There are so many ways you can style it but these are my favorite 3. Remember this piece is only exclusive to the My Asho pop up boutique.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Ciaafrique Style Inspiration
If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear to your next party or outing here is a style inspired by Africa to cheer you up.Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
ciaafrique Style Inspiration
If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear to your next party or outing here is a style inspired by Africa to cheer you up.Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Ciaafrique style inspiration
Hello fashionista,
Summer is around the corner so if you are bikini ready ( because i am not lol) here is a little style to get you going.
Summer is around the corner so if you are bikini ready ( because i am not lol) here is a little style to get you going.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Ciaafrique style inspiration
If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear To your next party or outing here is a style inspired by Africa to cheer you up. Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Ciaafrique Style Inspiration
If you are lacking inspiration on what to wear to your next party or outing here is a style inspired by Africa to cheer you up.Remember to incorporate an African aesthetic to your everyday look. Be inspired !!!!!!!!!!
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