If there’s anyone who knows how to look good without going the extra mile, then it has to be Diadem Okojie. She attended Toke Makinwa’s baby dedication looking beautiful in a cream polka dot gown. Simple, yet distinct. The dress shaped beautifully before it flowed down smoothly.

Diadem: Instagram

She’s one of those people that’s known for her consistent sense of style. She added a bit of her personality wearing a bold green fascinator that added a sharp, unexpected contrast. She paired this with a white quilted bag with gold detailing and wore white pointed heels with tiny heart designs. The subtle touches tied the look together.

There was her hair, styled into long dark waves framing her face, with her smooth makeup applied with a soft, natural finish. All put together, the look was cohesive and everything came together nicely. Her choices reflected someone sure of her own direction.

Diadem: Instagram

Though polka dots may be one of the oldest fashion prints, in her hands, they suddenly take on a new relevance. That is the strength of Diadem’s fashion sense; she didn’t try to change it, simply wore what she loves and made it appealing to anyone who saw her.

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Liquorose is never one to blend into a crowd, and her latest look shows exactly why. Styled entirely by herself, the media personality delivered a bold mix of structure and shine pairing a sheer vinyl wrap top with a thigh-high slit skirt.

Liquorose: Instagram

The key piece? Glossy black boots that climbed to the thighs, giving an edge to the look. Her styling played on contrasts soft layering against structured tailoring, sheer fabrics paired with tactile layers. Gold statement earrings and a nude-toned beauty look tied everything together, while her short pixie cut gave the outfit a sharp finish. It’s visual proof of how instinctively Liquorose understands proportion, contrast, and presence and example of someone who doesn’t just wear clothes but shapes it around her personality.

Liquorose: Instagram

Her Instagram caption read, “Your cup of coffee? No! Shot of whiskey,” a fitting nod to the attitude behind the look. While she didn’t reveal her destination, her caption and hashtags hint at a possible Hennessy campaign appearance.

Liquorose’s style captures the spirit of Nigeria’s creative scene daring, innovative, and distinctly personal, bold, forward-thinking, and entirely self-defined. In an era where self-styling has become a statement of authenticity, she’s proving that vision and instinct can speak louder than any stylist’s touch.

Toke Makinwa turned 41 this week, marking her first birthday as a mother, and she did it in a dress that made its own statement. The Nigerian media personality, who welcomed her daughter Yakira Eliana in August 2025, celebrated in a custom red gown that instantly dominated social feeds for its structure, intent, and precision.

Toke Makinwa – Instagram

The gown was everything expected from someone who understands how to communicate through fashion. Cut in a sculpted form with a fitted bodice and flowing train, it projected assurance and attention to detail. The tulle around her shoulders gave it fluidity, while the deep red tone grounded the look in strength. It was not excessive; it was measured. Every choice appeared deliberate, signaling a new stage where Toke is comfortable being seen differently.

Toke Makinwa – Instagram

Her styling stayed minimal but sharp, with cropped hair, understated makeup, and bold earrings that reflected light just enough to underline the look.

The images from the shoot were intentionally composed. There was no sense of over-performance, only a clear portrayal of a woman whose priorities have shifted.

In her caption, she wrote, “It’s my first birthday as a mom, y’all, say a prayer for me.” The note was brief but revealing. For someone whose public life has always revolved around expression, that kind of simplicity spoke volumes.

Toke Makinwa – Instagram

Toke has long used style as a form of conversation, but this moment felt more intimate. The red was not for spectacle; it represented definition, a declaration of self on her own terms. It reflected a woman embracing motherhood while maintaining her sense of identity and command of image.

At 41, she is not reinventing herself; she is refining what is already there. The gown did not just mark a birthday, it reframed it. In red, Toke Makinwa did not perform motherhood; she owned the moment completely.