The photo on the left is of my mother and my older brother in 1981. The photo on the right is me from last year wearing the same dress : )
I am so grateful that my mom saved so many of her clothes! It is such a special feeling to wear something that my mom wore before I was even born. I also have the gold necklace my brother is holding.
This is one of my all time favorite pictures!
xoxo
Joy Adaeze
p.s. How cute is my brother as a baby? : )
While at my mother’s house this past Easter, I came across some fabulous old photos of myself while growing up in Houston, TX. I’ve always had a natural affinity towards fashion for as long as I can remember. I thought it would be fun to compile my favorite childhood looks as a young fashionista! You will also see my 4 other siblings in these pics. I have 3 brothers and 1 sister…and I’m the 2nd oldest : )
Early on…
I’ve always loved yellow
This was by far my favorite outfit as a child, as I certainly wore the heck out of it. (Note: these pictures were taken in different years!). I wish I could still fit this shirt, I love it so much. Victoria Beckham, eat your heart out!
Orange Moments
Birthday Fun in Red
Fun story: My older brother & I are both born in July (me-July 16th and he’s July 24th). He’s 2 years older than me. We celebrated our bday together for years when we were little. Here’s the funny part- since my birthday came around before his, I always thought I was older. This confused me for years lol.
Blue for You
Me and my brothers!
With my little brother & sister at the doctors office. I must have been getting a shot that day, since I look bewildered lol.
Polka Dots!
(Not So) Simply Stripes
These Pink Stockings are Sheer Genius. Pop of Color!!
Hope you liked!
As you can see, I’m not too much different now. Still addicted to having my own personal style : )
xoxo
Joy Adaeze
Last week, I had the fabulous honor of being interviewed by Culture Shock Nigerians radio show on Splash 105.5. This show is run by Abi Ishola and her husband Kunle Ayodeji and it covers Nigerian music, news and best of all they showcase Nigerians living in America and their experiences. They had me on to talk about my fashion career, personal style, what it felt like to be in New York Times & Italian Vogue and also my experience going to school in Nigeria when I was 15. It was such a fun interview! I also gave my mentor-Constance White, my fashion inspiration- mom & my best friend- Sureme Laster Bey special shout outs!
You can listen to it HERE on cultureshocknigerians.com. My interview starts at the 8:00 mark!
More pics:
Thanks so much for having me Abi & Kunle! I had a fabulous time! Also, check out the amazing Nigerian songs they play during the interview break. My new favs!!
I have another great radio interview today with The Izzie & Ashley show on WRNU- Rutgers University Newark. Their show showcases Nigerian culture, music & fashion, as well as celebs & gossip. I am very honored to be on the show since I am a Rutgers alumni and also Nigerian! I will be talking about my unique sense of style, how I got started out as a stylist & blogger, and giving advice for students who want to go in the same path! Will have the interview on here later in the week : ) Stay tuned!
I love my Nigerian culture!
xoxo
Joy Adaeze