For the first time I got my own special invite to the Premiere of the Oceans8 Movie in Lagos, Nigeria.
Theme: Met Gala
Why: Because the movie was all about robbing a historical diamond necklace worth $150,000,000 from the Met Gala.
I was pretty excited not just because of the invite but because it meant they were people watching me who thought it fit to invite me (Shoutout to Somesoultions; The PR Team).
Asides that a themed party is pretty exciting to me I was looking forward to what people would wear and at the same time I was a bit nervous cause all I wanted was to wear a pair of joggers & slides to see my movie (Ps: I tend to tuck my leg & sit on it while watching a movie). Well I knew that wasn’t happening.
Let’s just say I have amazing people around me who helped me out including the designer who let me pull out from his collection. I bought the neckpiece from one of my fave online accessories store @all.thingschic. I tried my best to go for A Look that was Stylish but Comfortable for me & I was able to strike a balance, till the food went it and the corset was…. well you know what it was doing π
The Day Came ….
Did my makeup myself (No biggie takes me 5 mins π). I arrived 6pm or maybe a few minutes after at The IMAX Filmhouse Cinema. Most people were outside getting pictures of a few people that had arrived who could be termed “theme-worthy”.
I tried to take a few pictures but for some reason the right shot didn’t come through and at this time it rained for a bit, we all went in but by the time we got out again it was getting dark & I finally found my Pose but Day Light was gone.
I also had to take a lot of Boomerangs of the Fashion Looks on the Red Carpet for My Takeover with StyleMeAfrica (Click here to catch a glimpse of you missed it). Okay it was 8pm and I was getting tired and all I wanted to do was WATCH MY MOVIE & GO HOME! But that wasn’t happening people were still arriving, taking pictures at the official photo stand and eating free food, small chops & ice cream or maybe it was yoghurt.
MY BEST LOOKS
By now you must have seen a TON of looks on Instagram. If you haven’t here’s my list:
1) Shaffy Bello: It was more than the headpiece, it was the fabric, prints, color & style. It was a whole package for me. LOVED IT! + she was on time.
2) Osas Ighodaro: I have no idea when she arrived but she looked like a Black Swan and I loved it.
3) Toke Makinwa: All I can say is Harvella did a nice job styling her and I felt the All Black Look.
3) Nonye: The Cross detail on her neck was everything & more.
Outfit: Nigerian Designer; Mai Atafo (@MaiAtafo)
Neck Piece: Online Store (@all.thingschic)
POTENTIAL BEST LOOKS
1) Idia: It was far from a bad look but something wasn’t going to make it a Best Look, Maybe it was the earrings.
2) Miss Vimbai: Asides the volume of the dress, I’m not sure what else was amazing about it.
Movie Finally started at 8:30pm and everyone had popcorn and a drink on their seats. It was a full movie theater.
But I did not stay till The End, I’ll be watching it again soon.
The PR Team did Great, because it’s one thing to set a theme event, it’s another for people to follow through ππ½
|Thanks for reading|
Till next time
Xx
Nayonde
Did you enjoy reading this? If you were invited to The Met Gala what would you wear? Whose Look did you love the most?
I love tokeβs dress and I knew you would so kill it effortlessly when you posted the invite on your insta story, I would have loved it if there were more pictures of you but then itβs not all bad….β€οΈβ€οΈ
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You believed in me π that means a lot. Thank you Smokie β€οΈ
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Smoking!!! You got styled by Mai Atafo that’s super huge. I love your outfit, can’t say I have a favourite but I think I liked Vimbai’s dress because it came off like something done by Elie Saab.
If I was invited mehn I’d probably go in shorts, lol…tough question.
NayfortheSlay sure rocked the show.
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Yessss it does give that Ellie Saab look but I felt something was missing π€·πΌββοΈ. Thank you so much Amaka ππ
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Osa’s outfit was it for me and Deola. Love the knit wear.
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I was totally vibing to Osas, wish I saw her tho.
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You looked flawlessly stylish! Too bad you didn’t get to take a lot of photos
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Yeah too bad but I guess thatβs how it is when you donβt go as early for these events. Thank you β€οΈ
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I love your look, but I felt the hair wasn’t really right for your outfit.
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Thank you β€οΈ, What Hair would you think would have gone better? My big hair? Would also be nice to know who Iβm talking to π
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I love you outfit!!!!! You look so pretty. If you need a makeup artist anytime , I’ll be glad to be at your service.
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Thank you so much, yessss I do please whatβs your IG handle ?
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@jummy_defila
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If I were invited I think I would have gone for something like what Kim K wore to the Met Gala, simple but classy.
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Yessss thatβs what I wanted but yknow Life happened ππ
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What you ended up wearing was still beautiful, you got a piece from Mia Atafo ( what could be better).
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Wow good for you this is an insane opportunity!! Love that outfit so muchπ
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Thank you π, I wonβt call it an insane opportunity but it was just right βΊοΈ
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Nonye πβ€οΈπππ. You look amazing . Mai Atafo??πwhat?!? Too bad you didnβt take pictures π I loved osas and shaffy Bello . Itβs hard to text in class whilst writing ππ
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Osas and toke Makinwa did the work for me . You are going places girl, nice work http://www.adagirl.com.ng
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Nonye you looked fabulous and I love your piece. You killed the whole look….
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I absolutely love your look Nonye, you killed it and that neck piece is gorgeous.
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