This week in Nairobi has been an interesting one and no one
can deny that it has everyone excited. At least I am excited. Not only did
Carlsberg partner up with the first ever Nairobi Pizza Festival to have a week
of gaining the mist calories but we are also proud to announce the OLX SOMA
Awards happening this Saturday. Before I get further into it, I would like to
congratulate my girl Veon aka #TheVeon for being nominated and getting a chance
for me to tell people that “I Know that girl, and I helped style her and her
arm candy at the event.” oh and vote for her by texting 21E to 22580 (Kenya only and text charges apply)
So a quick bit on SOMA awards, this year’s theme is Social
Media for Economic Empowerment. This is the 3rd installment of the
awards being held on Saturday 10th October 2015, and they have never
disappointed in regards to the nominees and the whole extravaganza.
Unfortunately I won’t be able to attend despite wanting to be part of it so
bad. (SOMA actually stands for Social Media Awards, for those who didn’t know).
For more you can check out their Soma Awards website
This bonus blog post is going out to the Kenyan men and
those that will attend the awards, I have love for you my brothers out there. I
want us to be able to be represented well and for us to look impeccable and
stylish while receiving awards and being the main accessory to the ladies out
there.
Being a guy I know that dressing for these awards and events
can get hectic but I am here to help the brothers out. Most times we just feel
like throwing on our khaki pants, and a black blazer and that shirt we usually
wear for weddings and funerals. Or that Kitenge shirt that you got for your 25th
birthday, that is cool and not so subtle yet oddly fashionable. It’s about time
to change and take charge and be the best accessory you can be. Might even lead
to an after party extension.
So there are looks and themes that you can’t go wrong with, but
first we need to establish what kind of guy you are. I think there are 5 types
of guys out there: The Introverted Extrovert. The Metrosexual. The Babe
Pleaser. The Fashionista. And the one whose outfit is picked out for him. Once
you establish what kind of guy you are or the one that you feel more close to
you can choose what to wear.
The Introverted
Extrovert should wear a full suit or a clean cut ensemble, doesn’t have to be that boring black suit,
go for a navy blue or a charcoal grey and get a funky shirt to wear under it,
not a floral one though. Go for an easy breeze black one, or a clean crisp
white one, and if you are daring enough get a shade of the suit colour and pull
a monochrome look. You can accessorize
by getting a funky lapel pin and cool cufflinks. Throw in a patterned pair of
socks for personality, but remember the hem lines and fit need to be on fleek
as they say these days or else you will look a fool.
The Metrosexual
is not afraid to play around with prints and can pull most looks off. You can
be able to showcase your style sense and fashion personality by what you wear.
Stick to your style and if you are an accessory you don’t want to over shine
your date. I am feeling that a nice all white outfit can work for such an event
and it can be a full white shirt and white dress pants or a white blazer, white
shirt and white pants look. I advise that you should break the monochrome with
a brown pair of shoes or if you are feeling adventurous a pair of velvet blue
loafers can do the trick.
The Babe Pleaser.
Bro I am really sorry but I think you would have to sync with your girlfriend.
For you I would advise you to do a basic black and use your partner’s colour
scheme to break your look. It doesn’t have to be something crazy like the whole
fabric, you can get a pocket square or a shirt that is in sync with your
partner. I don’t want world war for you or the fashion explosion that was of
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake and their Canadian Tuxedo, plus Kimye
(Kanye and Kim Kardashian West) have been able to pull some looks off.
Someeeeee.
The Fashionista.
Yes this is the most exciting time for you, but I will provide the same advice,
don’t over shine your girl. But yeah accessories are key and hats are still in.
Plus play around with colours and be free to do what it is that you do. I think
you can get inspiration from runway looks and styles. Like FAFA or Nairobi
Fashion Week or even New York Fashion Week.
The one whose outfit
is picked out for him. First of all you need to revolt and make your own
fashion decisions and be able to express yourself through your style. Your
partner can help you choose and help you find direction but at the end of the
day it’s your face that will be in The Friday Pulse pull out magazine or on
mpasho.co.ke. I think just stick to subtle looks and you will be okay. Throw on
a good piece of accessory and you are good to go.
- 8:05 AM
- 0 Comments
