As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to elevate your style game, and who better to guide you through this than Yolanda Okereke, the fashion principal on the Style Magnate, Showmax’s Original fashion reality TV show.
With her keen eye for fashion, Yolanda Okereke shares her top holiday fashion tips on how to stay stylish, yet comfortable, this holiday season.
Choose breezy fabrics
Photo: instagram/lovely_amusan The holidays are all about comfort and style, and Yolanda suggests going for lightweight fabrics. On those days spent with family and friends, fabrics like chiffon, cotton, silk, and lace are perfect. These breezy fabrics offer the best of both worlds – comfort and elegance so you can move effortlessly from holiday meals to festivities.
Accessorize boldly
Photo: instagram/s4de_u Statement jewelry is a must this season. Yolanda advises going all out with bold, eye-catching pieces that transform any outfit from basic to beautiful. Whether it’s oversized earrings, stacked rings, bold necklaces or chunky bracelets, accessories have the power to transform your outfit and make you stand out at any holiday gathering.
Wear practical shoes
Photo: instagram/monroesteele Comfort is key during the holiday season, and that means choosing the right footwear. Yolanda suggests opting for embellished flats or low wedges—stylish yet practical choices that will keep your feet happy throughout all your festive activities. They’re most comfortable in this season.
Mix traditional and modern pieces
Photo: instagram/omowunmi_dada One of Yolanda Okereke’s signature holiday fashion tips is blending traditional and modern pieces. It’s a Nigerian-style staple that brings together the best of both worlds, and it’s perfect for the holiday season. Whether it’s pairing a classic Ankara print with a contemporary blouse or wearing a traditional headpiece with a modern dress, mixing these styles gives your look an exciting and unique twist.
For more style inspiration, stream episodes 1-9 of Style Magnate on Showmax and watch as contestants face off in increasingly complex challenges to prove they can deliver show-stopping, red-carpet-worthy creations, worthy of some of the biggest names in fashion.
Photo: instagram/omowunmi_dada
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Esther Ejoh is a Fashion Editor at Fashion Police Nigeria, where she writes all things fashion, beauty, and celebrity style, with a sharp eye and an even sharper pen. She’s the girl who’ll break down a Met Gala look one minute, rave about a Nigerian beauty brand the next, and still find time to binge a movie or get lost in a novel. Style, storytelling, and self-care? That’s her holy trinity.
