Akala sandals customized - Africa's very own

Afro PUnk - Jewellery edition I

 From the look of things am beginning to love Mondays  more than Tuesdays. For a fact, I have just noticed this day passes without me noticing a thing about it. It's Tuesday blues for me but I got something to live for today. Undauntedly, this mad collection of jewellery is my idea of hope for today..... I even have names for them you know. This is my Afro PUNk Collection -  because of the abundance of antecedents and influences that are behind every idea i had to create them.

 DRUM BEATS!!! I present the Metallic Afro Chic Collection- each item has a metallic and or leather embellishment of some kind. Influences are majorly from rock punk but fused with an African touch. Items are available on order,costs are negotiable get in touch at afrodesignz2011@gmail.com

African Art

Art has always lived in my heart and soul. I rarely speak about it, because for me, it’s a language, one that speaks most clearly to my inner self. But today feels different.

Today, I want to share what inspires me.

Yesterday, after a long time away from my brushes, I picked them up again. I felt called to create something that honors the beauty and strength of Afro identity. This painting is the result. A quiet expression of love, appreciation, and reconnection.

Finally, here it is.

This is an abstract realist painting done by me

In my journey as an abstract artist, I gained massive inspiration from the people around me.  Ed and the rest of my fellow artists at Art House have been good friends, and I am going to feature some of their works.

Chilly mornings

 Hello peeps!!!!
    I write this while sipping on some hot coffee, just so you know you are not alone in this friggin cold morning!!! K how do we beat the cold now that none of us take it seriously until we catch the cold flu....mmmmh!!! the scarf, leggings,socks,boots,jeans, sweater, the hoodie for non formal settings and of course the coats are good enough to keep you warm.Then comes the Afro idea, how do all this cold clothing fit in your ethnic dress code - the Afro style? Here are some tips. Apparently we don't want to overdo  things. Just recently our very own Blackbird designers showcased there designs in New York's Africa Fashion Week. As a matter of fact,they were in the winter collection 2012. We could borrow a leaf from these designs you know. I have a feeling someone is about to tell me that i must be joking but hey fashion is dynamic and we should embrace this fact... I don't want to contradict myself in the statement about overdoing things.Yes  in some of these designs too much print fabric has been used and it would take some bold spirited person to pull it off successfully. What if we decided we would use either Kitenge, Kikoi (the so called African plaid), Leso or Kanga in the fabric we make our coats from and then pair them with nice black pants and or dark skinny jeans don't you think that would do for some of these cold mornings!? Huh? Here are some the designs the Black bird showcased.

  

so what do you think about this?

Before  I forget I am carrying a kikoi bag today have a look at how simplistic it is.