High Buns, High Hopes

High Buns, High Hopes

I felt like I don’t post enough of what I’m wearing on this blog, so for those who are interested – today I am wearing black Jay Jays jeans, combat boots from London, a denim shirt from Mr Price, a necklace from my mothers abyss that is her closet and jewellery from Sass Diva, Cape Town flea markets and Dubai.

I also decided to indulge in the 3D Nail Art trend, and let’s just say it takes some getting used to. I also live in constant fear that one of the jewels will fall off – fashionista pains.

xo, Foyin Og

Welcome To Africa

Welcome To Africa

As I mentioned in the previous post, last week I was in the beautiful mother city, Cape Town. While I was there with my family, we were exploring Long Street and somewhere along the line, ended up in the African Market. Let me just say – I absolutely adored it, from the bracelets to the art to the clothes – I was smitten. 

While we were on Long Street, though, we stumbled upon The African Music Store – an amazing shop that stocked everything from Mi Casa, AKA and Freshly Ground to Asa, Hugh Masekela and Fela Kuti. At the entrance of the shop, there was a wonderful mosaic saying, “Welcome To Africa”, and as we entered, the musical stylings of Bandorandoro as well as the trinkets in the shop, truly made it feel African.

Africa is my home; I was born in Zimbabwe, raised in South Africa but always keeping in touch with my Nigerian heritage. Africa is a place of diversity, triumph, music, food, beauty, fashion- and the list goes on. I am proud to be an African 🙂

xo, Foyin Og


A Little Print For Dreary Weather

A Little Print For Dreary Weather
If you’re in the southern hemisphere right about now, you’ll be experiencing my (sort of) favourite season: winter, where it’s incredibly easy to add on the layers and the kgs. Usually, I have no problem with winter – I actually love it, but for some reason, I find my fashion limited to mostly jeans and jerseys this year. Don’t get me wrong, I love being snuggled up in a blanket with a cup of tea and a nice book to read or movie to watch as much as the next girl, but this week’s weather, particularly in Johannesburg, has got me feeling less than content.
I decided to add a little colour to my all black ensemble and bring in a printed shirt – seeing as prints are all the rage these days. The top I’m wearing is from Forever 21 UK, my beanie is from H&M UK, my cardigan is from Woolworths, my jeans are from Zara UK and my boots are from a quaint shoe store in Essex, England. 
I’m going to attempt to look fashionable this winter, even when the weather is at its worst, because you can’t change the weather, but you can adapt your style. I’m looking forward to spring, when it’s warm enough to wear my sundresses, skirts and shorts but it’s not as hot as those December heat waves of 2011! Until then, though, stay warm!
xo, Foyin Og

Little Lions

Little Lions

I recently went to The Lion Park in Johannesburg and it became official: I am going to own a lion. They are just the most adorable things when they’re cubs, and if I have one from birth, it will love me and never attack me – like the story of the Australian men who bought a lion from Harrods and it lived with them in London. The video of that story is the most heart warming thing ever, I’ll post it below, along with a few pictures of me with a lion cub 🙂 enjoy!

xo, Foyin Og.

High Tea Experience

Hello readers! At the end of April, I went to a high tea for one of my good friend’s birthday party and it was truly sublime. We went to Nice On 4th in Parkhurst – it’s a quaint little restaurant with an adjacent bookstore. Here are some photos of the hors d’oeuvres and fifties theme dressing – I’m a huge fan of fascinators 🙂

xo, Foyin Og.