SPOTLESS skin, magnetising smile, great shape, a desirable height, what else does Bunmi Ademokoya lack' She is indeed gifted. At 18, she won the Best Model of the World contest in Turkey. She had emerged the first runner up at the Nigeria Next Super Model contest.With great poise, elegance and style, she has become one ofthe most sought after personalities in the glamour and fashion industry.Whether on the runway, where she flaunts latest designs or gracing magazine covers or billboards or strutting on the red carpet, Bunmi exudes the most striking and irresistible look any lady will ever dream of. Get the Super Model secretTry to understand yourselfDo not follow everything that is in trend. If something doesn't suit your personality, there's no use wearing it. Try to find out what looks good on you and what you can be comfortable in. Blind trend followers are not only foolish, they are naive. Simple and eleganceStyle defines your approach to life. Focusing on style directs you towards your goal, it helps you to be organised and achieve what you want. Style differentiates one person from the other. The most important element of style is, knowing what you are comfortable in. You should be able to carry the fashion apparel that you wear. Style statements are not made with what you wear, but how you wear it.Just like the model, try to find out what looks good on you, which colours suit; and which cuts and accessories bring out the best in you'Bunmi defines her style as 'what is unique about my style is that I wear simple and comfortable clothes, which exudes confidence and elegance. I do not follow fashion trends.' Match it rightHaving red carpet look matters a lot. However, you do need to work hard to look great, just get the piece or pieces that would pass for an effortless look. Do you want to get Bunmi's tips' First, look at the theme of the event. Second, try and match it with what you have in your closet.Express your mood'Most of my every day wear depends on my mood'happy, sad, flirty, somber, sexy, etc. The mood is the deal breaker,' Bunmi explains.Don't kiss and tellA sneak peek into our closet shows we all have one or more fashion itemsthat are worth fortune. Some people do not mind revealing the cost while others for the fear of being robbed just conceal it. Bunmi believes, ' agirl is not supposed to kiss and tell!'Cherish your favouriteBunmi's cherished fashion piece includes a pair of jeans and a pair of tights given to her by an Egyptian designer.Innovative, fresh and creative designers'Well, I have got so many and for different reasons. Sorry, I won't mention names because it will be a conflict of interest, but the truth is, I love most of the designers I have worked with. Most of them are innovative, fresh and inspiring and tell stories through fashion,' she says.Power of accessories Jewelry is an expression of the creativity of the designer, their emotions and intentions. When it comes to accessories, Bunmi goes for exquisite, finely crafted pieces that have been intricately designed.She enthuses, 'my favourite accessories designers are Cartier, Piagetand Harry Winston. Their accessories are exquisitely and intricately designed. They are of world class!'Get product for blacksWe all have our favourite, when it comes to beauty and makeup products. Bunmi's favourites are Dark n Lovely and Garnier; Loreal and Mac products. She adds, 'these companies have good products for black people.'Linger your scent A smell can linger in your memory forever.We all have scents that make us feel good. When you finally find a scent that fits your personality, your mood or day, it feels great. One trick to increase the staying power of your favourite smell is to layer the scents, as you get ready. Layering makes them last longer. You can combine scents in a more creative way or be more traditional with same-scent combos. 'My favourite signature scent is Lancme; Givenchy and Ferrari. They are scents that leave a reminder of you, even after you have left a place,' she discloses. Use anti-bacterial and moisturiseIf your skin is clear and spotless, you already have what others are trying to achieve. Just like the super model, go for anti-bacterial soap for prevention of bacterial and use a lot of moisturizer to soften and make your skin glow.Never leave your sunglasses behind Sunglasses are more than eye protection. They have been a symbol of every major cool celebrity. If there is one fail-safe fashion accessory that is guaranteed to increase your cool factor, it's a pair of sunglasses.With the many styles of shades, it can be hard to choose a pair. 'I can't do without my sunglasses,' Bunmi notes.It's cool, warm, it's purplePurple is the colour of good judgment. Whether you go for the different shades of the colour such as amethyst, eggplant, indigo, lavender, lilac, magnenta, mauve, mulberry, royal, thistle, violetand others; the colour is said tostand for magic, mystery and royalty. The colour has both warm and cool properties.Purple is said to be Thursday's colour and good for meditation. She says, 'purple is a beautiful colour and signifies a lot of my character.' It got to be good genesBeautiful features come in all shapes and sizes. Gorgeous eyes, pouty lips, sculpted cheekbones, artfully arched brows and flawless complexion. Just like Bunmi, if you have got all, you probably have good genes; so make the most of what you have. According to one of the most beautiful African models, the secret of my beauty and elegance is good genes.Be cute Being 'cute' gives you an edge and gets you noticed. It is definitely an esteem booster. Attitude, looks, dressing, mannerisms... the list is endless. Though it is difficult to tell if others would appreciate what one finds cute and endearing in the same way, but whatever you choose, make sure you are comfortable in it.Accessories Find a characteristic style to accessorise with; accessories that set you apart. From a cute hair' frilly frocks, hair band, bows and ribbons. You can think of some others that can make you even cuter and use it to your advantage like glasses or hats perhaps
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