Fashion
7 Must Have Colors for Dark Skin Women
Dark skin tones radiate beauty and depth, serving as the perfect canvas for a spectrum of colors. The key to styling is to embrace colours that match your skin, boost your natural shine, and elevate your overall appearance. Here are seven essential colours that every woman with dark complexion should think about wearing, along with advice on how to mix them perfectly.

Bright Yellow
1. Bright Yellow
Bright Yellow: Yellow is a striking, vivid colour that creates a radiant contrast that looks great on dark skin. Yellow’s brightness adds warmth and lustre to your complexion.•
Style tips: To get a balanced look, pair a yellow dress with neutral-toned accessories such as nude heels and a beige purse. Pair a yellow top with white trousers or light denim for a fresh and summery look. Gold jewelry gives an added level of sophistication.

Stand Out In Orange
2. Orange
Warm and lively, orange enhances the natural brightness and richness of dark complexion, making it a stunning match. While muted tones like burnt orange provide a stylish, earthy feel, bold colors like tangerine make a vibrant contrast.
Style tips: To complement a bright orange dress, pair it with neutral accessories such as nude heels and gold jewellery. For a casual look, wear a burnt orange top with dark trousers and brown sandals.

Look Stunning in White
3. White
White creates a stunning contrast to dark complexion, making you appear polished and beautiful. It’s a versatile colour that suits any situation, from casual outings to formal gatherings.
Style tips: A white dress coupled with colourful accessories, such as red shoes or a vivid blue bag, can result in a lively, elegant look. Choose an all-white combination with gold accents for a clean and beautiful finish.

Make statement with red
4. Deep Red
By striking a harmonious balance between warmth and aggressiveness, deep reds like wine or crimson accentuate the richness of dark skin. This colour is great for creating a statement while being sophisticated.
Style tips: For nighttime events, choose a deep red midi dress and accessorize it with black or nude heels. A deep red jacket worn over a white or cream blouse during the day can creat a strong professional office style.

Steal attention in cobalt blue
5. Cobalt Blue
Cobalt Blue Cobalt blue is energising, vibrant, and unquestionably attractive on dark skin. Its intensity enhances your features while still providing a fresh, youthful edge.•
Style tips: For a refreshing afternoon look, pair a cobalt blue skirt with a white top. For evenings, wear a cobalt blue pantsuit with silver heels and a clutch to express confidence.

Mustard yellow
6. Mustard Yellow
Mustard yellow is a gentler, yet equally striking, alternative to bright yellow. Its earthy tone compliments dark skin, producing a warm and inviting appearance.
Style tips: Wear a mustard yellow blouse with dark-wash trousers and brown boots for a casual look. For formal occasions, mix a mustard yellow dress with navy or burgundy accessories to add depth.

Rich in purple
7. Purple
Purple is a stunning colour that creates a rich and sumptuous contrast with dark complexion, ranging from royal violet to gentle lavender. It amplifies warm undertones and brings out your skin’s natural radiance. Purple conveys a sense of sophistication and femininity.
Style tips: A deep purple gown coupled with gold accents produces a magnificent, eye-catching evening appearance. For casual occasions, a purple blouse paired with white trousers and silver sandals creates a bright, airy look. Adding a purple scarf or purse to a neutral outfit can provide a flash of colour without overpowering the look.
Why These Colors Work for Dark Skin
Dark skin’s richness and depth make it ideal for displaying strong and dramatic colours. Bright yellows, oranges, and whites generate contrast and make your skin sparkle, whilst jewel tones such as purple enhance your complexion’s natural warmth. Earthy tones, such as mustard yellow and deep red, convey elegance and harmony.
Incorporating these seven colours into your wardrobe will not only enhance your style but also highlight your natural beauty. Experiment with different combinations, accessorize intelligently, and let your confidence radiate through every outfit.
See also : 7 must have colours for light skin women
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Fashion
Celebrities Are Quietly Bringing Capri Pants Back
Capri pants are officially back, and it’s not just a passing trend. With stars like Priscilla Ojo and Mide Iwasokun wearing them lately, it’s clear this look is here to stay. They are making it look so stylish that its becoming hard to ignore.
The interesting thing about this comeback is how deliberate it feels. These are not accidental styling choices. Every woman rocking capris right now is doing it with full confidence, and each look is proving exactly why this trend deserves attention.
Priscilla Ojo

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Priscilla wore a white halter-neck blouse with a high neckline, asymmetrical drape, and a delicate black lace hem. She paired it with high-waisted, fitted black capri pants featuring matching black lace trim at the bottom cuffs. Her hair was done in a smooth high updo with two soft, wavy tendrils framing the face. Her accessories included a metallic blue mini top-handle clutch, minimalist silver pieces, including a watch, a thin bracelet, and small stud earrings. For footwear, she wore white thong-style heeled sandals with a distinctive square toe.
Oyin Edogi

Photo: Instagram/@Oyinedogi
Oyin wore a black fitted, long-sleeved button-up cardigan cropped slightly above the waist, paired with high-waisted white capri-length pants. She styled her outfit with a black Chanel-style flap bag with a gold chain strap, a necklace and stud earrings. She completed the look with white minimalist heeled slide sandals with a thin strap design.
Mercy Eke

Photo: Instagram/Mercyeke
Mercy opted for a cream-colored blouse featuring small black polka dots, styled with a high neckline and dramatic, draped dolman sleeves. She paired it with matching cream and black polka-dot capri pants with a tailored, form-fitting silhouette. Her hair was worn in a full shoulder-length blowout with a clean middle part and soft, face-framing layers. Her accessories consisted of a bright red leather handbag, oversized black sunglasses, and stacked bracelets on both wrists. Mercy’s shoes were red patent leather open-toe slide sandals with a distinct strap design.
Dede Ashiogwu

Photo: Instagram/Dedeashiogwu
Dede went with an all-black monochrome look in a cropped black jacket with wide sleeves and a high collar, worn open over a simple black bralette. She layered it with high-waisted, form-fitting black capri leggings with a simple sheen. Her hair was styled in dark long curls with a clean middle part. For accessories, she carried a black top-handle handbag and wore a gold pendant necklace and sparkling drop earrings. Her shoes were black pointed-toe stiletto heels adorned with a silver crystal bow embellishment on the toe.
Bella Okagbue

Photo: Instagram/@Bellaokagbue
Bella chose a red, strapless bandeau top with a slightly flared peplum silhouette. On the bottom, she wore high-waisted form-fitting capri leggings with a bold leopard print. Her hair was styled in a short bone-straight black bob parted cleanly down the center. Bella accessorized with a matching leopard-print silk headscarf tied neatly around her head, a red quilted leather flap bag featuring a woven chain strap, long dangling gold drop earrings and a chunky gold cuff bracelet on her wrist.
Frances Theodore

Photo: Instagram/@Francestheodore
Frances chose a light pink and white gingham halter-style tank top, worn over high-waisted, fitted white capri pants that sat just below the knee. Her hair was kept in long, full dark waves styled with a deep side part. For accessories, she kept things minimal with a hot pink textured envelope clutch bag, layered gold necklaces, drop earrings, and bracelets. She completed the look with white pointed-toe stiletto pumps with silver ankle chains.
Mide Iwasokun

Photo: Instagram/@Mideiwasokun
Mide wore a simple white tank top with thick shoulder straps. She paired it with high-waisted, fitted red and white gingham checkered capri pants with small side slits at the hem. Her hair was styled in a high curly ponytail pulling the hair back away from the face. She complemented her outfit with a bright red Chanel flap handbag featuring a gold chain interwoven shoulder strap.
Capri pants are having a major comeback, and they’re certainly here to stay. Whether you prefer a bold leopard print or a sleek black pair. Nigerian celebrities have definitely embraced the trend, proving that capris belong in every wardrobe right now.
Models
Tamunosoye Karibi George Wins Miss World Nigeria 2026
Tamunosoye Karibi-George just officially became the new Miss World Nigeria, and Bayelsa State has every reason to celebrate.
The 26-year-old was crowned at the grand finale held at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, on Saturday night, June 6, 2026. She surpassed 19 other finalists to win the title. Although she represented Bayelsa State in the competition, Karibi-George is originally from Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

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The pageant, organised by the Silverbird Group, started with 37 contestants from different states. They went through a week-long camp that consisted of leadership training and community engagement activities, which also counted toward judging. The field eventually narrowed to 20 finalists. This year’s competition theme was “Pride, Power, and Purpose.”
Silverbird Group founder and former senator representing bayelsa east Ben Murray-Bruce broke the news on Sunday via a post on X, congratulating Karibi-George and highlighting her work outside of pageantry. He wrote: “WE HAVE A QUEEN! A new chapter begins. Please join us in celebrating TAMUNOSOYE KARIBI-GEORGE, representing Bayelsa State, as the newly crowned Miss World Nigeria 2026! More than a queen, Tamunosoye is a passionate advocate for change.

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Through her initiative, Beyond Labels, she champions inclusion, dignity, and empowerment for children with special needs, creating safe spaces where every child is encouraged to dream boldly and realise that their circumstances do not define their future.”
Karibi-George takes over from Joy Raimi, who held the Miss World Nigeria 2025 title and represented Nigeria at the 72nd Miss World pageant in Hyderabad, India. Raimi finished in the Top 20 overall and was among the Top 5 contestants from Africa.

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Karibi-George will now represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from August 9 to September 5, 2026.
Fashion
Oleku Is Back and Better, But with a Fresh Twist
The Oleku style is making its way into the spotlight but with a redefined twist. The classic Nigerian short wrapper style is back, from Lagos parties to celebrity photo shoots, the oleku is everywhere again. The women bringing it back are not playing it safe at all.
Mercy Aigbe

Photo: Instagram/Mercyaigbe
Mercy Aigbe wore a two-piece dress in black and burgundy damask brocade with intricate swirls, featuring wide, flared sleeves and an asymmetrical mini hemline detailed with metallic gold fringe. She accessorized with a sculptural gele crafted from the same damask fabric, round retro-style sunglasses, a metallic gold chain necklace and a small rectangular red micro bag. The outfit was paired with red strappy high-heeled sandals.
Nelly Mbonu

Photo: Instagram/Nellymbonu
Nelly Mbonu wore a fitted lace two-piece dress featuring three-quarter sleeves and a floor-length side train, crafted from an intricate overlay lace woven in sky blue and silver threads. Her accessories included a gele made from a cerulean blue fabric, a matching blue ipele draped over her right arm in silver floral print, a filigree gold pendant with matching drop earrings. For footwear, she wore classic white pointed-toe pumps.
Kiekie

Photo: Instagram/Kiekie
Kiekie wore a high-low two-piece from Accost Collection, her brand in jacquard with an intricate pattern in blue, magenta and red, with puff sleeves and a pleated short side train. She styled the look with a large, multi-layered gele crafted from the same jacquard fabric, traditional layered coral bead necklaces from Ordawyse Jewels and matching bracelets. She completed the look with dark cat-eye sunglasses and a cherry red quilted leather bag. She wore turquoise satin pointed-toe pumps.
Simi Dapson

Photo: Instagram/Simisanya
Simi Dapson stepped out in a gold two-piece adorned with sequins, beads, and intricate embroidery, featuring sheer long sleeves and a draped detail extending from the hip. She accessorized with a gele in a muted champagne tone adorned with dark embroidery, a bold necklace and matching drop earrings, and a rectangular clutch fully covered in sparkling red sequins. She wore open-toe high-heeled shoes.
Bimbo Ademoye

Photo: Instagram/Bimboademoye
Bimbo Ademoye wore a metallic silver co-ord set trimmed with deep red ostrich feathers, styled with a red metallic gele, gold earrings, necklace and complemented by red strappy heels.
Hilda Baci

Photo: Instagram/Hildabaci
Hilda Baci wore a lace embroidered top, ruched pink mini skirt, a bow-tied pink gele, a silver mini bag and embellished kitten heels.
Bose Ogulu

Photo: Instagram/Boseogulu
Bose Ogulu, Burna Boy’s mother and manager, wore a neon green lace crochet blouse with wide, bell-shaped sleeves and a high-waisted mini skirt in green-and-gold brocade. She styled it with a gele in matching green-and-gold fabric, a gold necklace, drop earrings, and metallic clutch.
These women are not just revisiting an old trend. They are reshaping it through redefined fabric choices and better styling. The oleku is no longer just for owambe. It has moved into broader fashion dialogue, and these looks shows its continued relevance.
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