Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, widely known as Kiekie, has built a strong presence around fashion that feels expressive. As a content creator and media personality, her style choices often sit between playful and structured. She is not afraid to lean into bold textures or combine pieces that are not usually paired together.

That is what makes her “Season in Denim and Pearl” worth paying attention to.

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This phase of her style focuses on two materials that do not usually share the same space. Denim is often linked to casual dressing. Pearl, on the other hand, is usually seen in more dressed-up settings. Kiekie brings both into one look and makes them work without looking forced.

The base of the look is denim. She wears a two piece set in skirt and structured blouse from Accost Collection. Not in the regular pants everybody would have expected her to style in. The cuts are clear, and the fit is intentional.

Then comes the pearl detail. Instead of wearing pearls in the usual way as a jewelry she spreads them across different parts of the outfit. On both the top and skirt.

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One styling choice that stands out is how she pairs her jewelry, shoes and bags. She understands colour proportion and blends it well in this outfit. Since the pearl details are more visible, she styled in a white pointed toe sling back heel and matching bag. The idea is to match the tone of the outfit without overcomplicating it.

If you want to try this style, start with one strong denim piece. It could be a pair of wide-leg jeans or a denim jacket. Make sure it fits well and holds its shape. Then add one pearl element. It could be a top with pearl details or a simple pearl necklace layered over a plain shirt.

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Here is a simple way to build the look:

-Choose a structured denim piece as your base.
-Add one pearl-focused item, either clothing or accessories.
-Keep your top or inner layer simple if your denim is heavy.
-Stick to neutral colours to keep things balanced.
-Pick footwear that matches how dressed up or relaxed the outfit feels.

Denim keeps the look grounded. Pearl introduces contrast. When done right, the outfit feels complete without looking overworked.

Aderonke Daramola is a Nigerian fashion content creator and entrepreneur, creative director of Rockefella Collections known for her clean, practical approach to street style. She shares outfit ideas that focus on structure, fit, and everyday wearability, often mixing bold pieces with simple basics.

Her style leans toward modern streetwear with structure. You will notice she pays attention to proportions, how pieces sit on the body, and balances oversized pieces with fitted elements. Instead of over-layering or over-styling, she keeps it minimal.

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Her outfits combine style with for everday wear.

One look that captures this well is how she styled balloon pants. Balloon pants are already a statement on their own. They sit high on the waist, curve out through the thighs, and taper back in at the ankle. Because of that shape, they can easily look bulky if not styled properly. Aderonke leans into the volume instead of fighting it, and that keeps the outfit looking even.

For the top, she keeps things fitted and simple. A tucked-in white shirt. She avoids oversized tops. The reason is simple. The pants already have volume; a loose top would make the outfit appear bulky. By choosing a fitted top, she keeps the upper half clean and lets the pants sit freely.

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Layering is where her street style angle comes in. She adds a cropped leather jacket and neck tie for a streetwear touch. The cropped length matters because it stops right around the waistline of the pants, so you still see the shape of the trousers. A long jacket would hide that and take away from the look.

Footwear is another key part. Instead of going delicate, she balances the volume of the pants with heels.

Accessories are minimal: a mini bag, and simple sunglasses. The idea is to support the look and not distract from it.

If you want to recreate this outfit, start with the pants. Get the right fit first. High waist, roomy hips, tapered ankle. Once you have that, build around it.

Here’s a simple way to put it together:

-Pick a fitted top and tuck it in.
-Add a cropped jacket or short jacket
-Go for chunky sneakers, heels, or boots.
-Keep your colours limited to two or three tones.
-Finish with small, practical accessories.

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In its Mother’s Day campaign, StyleVitae chose Powede Awujo as a muse to celebrate the strength of new mothers. On the brand’s official Instagram, they wrote: “Motherhood is powerful. And sometimes power looks like Powede Awujo.” In the shoots, Powede trades the usual black Monday suit for a blush three-piece look, introducing a softer colour to a workwear style typically seen in darker tones.

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Her tailored blush pantsuit was made by A Modern Africa in Lagos, a brand known for suits, kaftans, and agbada. The three-piece includes a double-breasted blazer paired with high-waisted, wide-leg trousers and a crisp white shirt. The dark brown tie under the collar adds contrast to the blush blazer. The colour of the tie also matches her brown pointed heels.

The trousers sit at the waist and fall into a wide-leg cut. The blazer adds structure through the shoulders, with side pockets, visible along the front seams. A pocket square is seen from the blazer’s breast pocket, with a darker lining placed in it to add a small colour detail to the suit.

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The slim bracelets on her wrist and thin rings on her fingers reflect her caption, “I don’t like too many accessories. I’m not a busy dresser.” Her nails were painted in a soft neutral shade matching the blush tone of the suit. The styling and structured finishing of the suit, shirt and tie was done by Noble Igwe.

Her makeup was done by The Nukkie Company in Lagos, using soft neutral tones with defined eyes and neutral lips. Her hair was styled in long waves over her shoulders.

Powede was captured by Jewel in headshots, close-up portraits and wide shots, against a minimalist background. A video of the shoot was filmed by Nobs, where she spoke about the outfit. “I feel beautiful. I feel soft because the colour is a very beautiful one, which I’d say is like a mix of my favourite shades like pink and then my neutrals. I love them. I love the fact that it’s not such a really bright colour.”

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StyleVitae served as the creative director for the shoot, overseeing the presentation of Powede Awujo’s outfit for her Mother’s Day feature. The team presented a fresh take on Monday tailoring, highlighted by the blush three-piece suit.