Hello lovelies! Hope you're all doing okay?
I'll be sharing with you some of the reasons you should join me to own a maxi dress.
First of all, I'm not a fan of maxi dresses, I like my dresses short probably because I like my legs. As a kid, I'd battle with my mum about those long dresses. You know African mums and buying over-sized dresses they want you to grow with? So I grew up with a phobia for long dresses.


Lol unfortunately for me, I grew up to be vertically challenged. I discovered that maxi dresses make me look taller. Which brings me to my first point on why you should have a maxi dress. Short girls can now look taller than they really are with a maxi dress. So my short sisters have a bonus point on this  one.

Now while opting for a maxi dress, I like to keep it flowing. It's not a rule, it's just personal. Probably because I don't feel too comfortable with my stomach portruding on a very fitted long dress (cons of late night meals and love for swallow).

It's also important to know that a maxi dress can make you look old and outdated if you don't wear it stylishly. What my Igbo folks like to call Mary Amaka. So, if you don't want to exude the Mary Amaka look then wear it well. For example, keep the sleeves short or make it sleeveless or off-shoulder. Most importantly, it has to be the right fit, not oversized.

I'm definitely going to own a lot of maxi dresses henceforth because they are classy, can't go out of style, good for formal events and red carpets and at the same time good for vacations, casual outings, garden parties, cookouts, beach outings and a whole lot more. Not forgetting the added advantage of making me look taller.


I especially love this maxi dress because of it's versatility, and the slits on it give me the cool option of wearing with denim pants or even shorts underneath.
So if you like my dress and want to get yours, contact me for this Reine Maxi available in all sizes and different African Prints.

You can shop here

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or send me a DM on Instagram @sharonn_oh or @shop_stylereine.

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Love, Sharon.

Hey Hey! Long time no fashion post right?
Well I'm very excited to share with you a few things and of course give you the scoop on my outfit.


OK! You know how ASUU decided to go on strike and leave students like us hanging? Well, while the 2 elephants (FG and ASUU) were fighting, I decided that I will not be the grass that will suffer this time around. So, I decided to fully embrace my fashion designing side. I've been doing it by the side for sometime now but on a low key, but with the  ASUU wahala and everybody all up on social media telling students to get ready to marry and forget school for sometime I decided to go all out.

The whole ASUU strike and my final year looming ahead made me think long and hard about my bleeding account balance and my passion for fashion. I'm the girl that people come to when they need new clothes and don't know where to find them, or when they want to make new clothes and don't know the style that suits them or they just don't know the style to make. So I thought to myself, why not to turn into profit? I read a couple of books that helped steer me in the right direction like Arese's "Smart Money Woman" and "The Richest Man in Babylon".
I'm the number one advocate of multiple streams of income and I always encourage everybody around me to do the same. Student or not I think everyone should have at least one side hustle, you can check out this post if you're out of ideas.

http://stylereine.blogspot.com.ng/2017/03/15-jobs-to-do-from-home.html

So people the lovely kimono I'm putting on is a product of my ASUU strike journey and my new side hustle.


The thing I love about this kimono is that it is very versatile, you can wear it with a dress, short skirt, shorts or denim like me and it can be casual or official depending on your footwear. So what are you waiting for? Get yours today and don't forget it is totally affordable.


This is the "Reine Kimono" and you can shop yours today. Just send me a DM on any of my social media accounts Instagram & Twitter @sharonn_oh

Or shop here directly https://web.facebook.com/stylereine1/shop/

Don't forget to

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Love, Sharon.

Hey guys, I want to share with you some things that you should keep in mind before starting a blog. I'm not an expert at blogging, I just feel the urge to share based on a lot of questions I get from people that want to start a blog.
Blogging can be a lot of fun, but it is important to consider a lot of things. I didn't have a plan when I started blogging and I'm paying for it now because I have to start doing what I should have done initially. Not having a plan made me to dabble a lot, struggle with content and even deal with a lot of doubt. I still have a lot of issues I'm trying to sort out but I can help you avoid making same.

Why Blog?

I think that this is the foremost question you need to answer. Why do you want to start a blog? Are you doing it because you want to add "blogger" to your bio? People own blogs for different reasons, you could open a personal blog to share your personal experiences, thoughts and values. Your blog could also be about lifestyle, travel, food, fashion, photography, parenting, addiction. It could be about your challenges as a student, single mom or about gossip. Whatever it is, you need to identify your niche. It could be that writing is your hobby, you want an outlet for your creative side, you want to have a side hustle, or you need the money full time. Consider why you want to start a blog.

Set Short-term and Long-term Goals

What do you hope to achieve now and in the long run? In 5 years time where do you see your blog? What do you hope to achieve in 3 months? Setting goals helps you have a target to work towards. Without a definite goal, you might just dabble aimlessly. I dabbled for my first year as a blogger because I didn't have a goal, I wasn't working towards anything so I didn't even know when I was falling short of expectations. Setting goals make you accountable, makes you keep track of your successes and failures.
So set goals and work towards them.

Choose a Blogging Platform

There are different blogging platforms to choose from. Blogger is Google's blogging platform, then there is wordpress, tumblr, weebly, e.tc.  Wordpress is the most popular because of its convenience and versatility. Whilst choosing a blogging platform it is important to note whether you want a self-hosted site or you just want free hosting. A self-hosted blog affords you a whole lot of benefits but it comes with a fee. A free-hosted blog has a lot of limitations but well it's free. You can start with free hosting like me and then move to a self-hosted site.
To make it more understandable;
Self-hosted = abcdef.com or abcdef.org
Free-hosted = abcdef.blogspot.com or  abcdef.wordpress.com
Platforms like blogger and wordpress afford you free hosting, with blogger all you need to have is a Google account. However, it is advisable to get a self hosted site for a more professional blog or a business.

Choose an Appropriate Name:

Your name has to be peculiar to you. It should be unique, easy to remember, and shouldn't be easily confused with another blog or brand. A lot of people prefer to use their names like lindaikeji.com, there's nothing wrong with that especially if it is a personal blog. It is important that your blog name should not be in contrast with your message, if you intend to blog about music, your name shouldn't give the illusion that your blog is about health or sports. Your name should give an insight to your theme.

Have a Content Strategy:
Content they say is king. If you have rich content, people would keep coming back to your blog. They look forward to your writing, because there is actually something to come back to. In order to engage and sustain people's attention you need to have a strategy about what you write.
First you need to be authentic. If you dish out false information, people won't trust you, your audience need to trust you to come back. If you're recommending a product, then they need to trust you that you're not just after getting a paycheck but you genuinely want to help them.
Again, you need to have a peculiar writing style. A style that a reader can point out and say, "oh this sounds like Sharon". Don't try to write like A or B, people can detect a fake from afar off. Your writing style is your unique voice and people have to be able to relate to it, if they can't relate to it then they won't feel like coming back.
It's very important to have a plan for your content. What type of content do you plan to post and how frequently do you want to post? Your strategy should drive traffic to your blog, because after writing you'll definitely want people to read. Social media share buttons are very important so you need to keep that in mind.


I hope this article was helpful and not overwhelming?
If you have questions for me, feel free to drop it in the comment box or send me a message on any of my social media handles. @sharonn_oh on Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to

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Love, Sharon.

Bend-down boutiques are very popular in this part of the world. In Nigeria, they are popularly known as Okirika or just OK while the Yankee Nigerians and some bloggers refer to it as "Thrift shops". Whichever category you fall under, I hope you get the clear picture of what I'm talking about? Well as much as some people don't want to identify with them because they feel it's beneath them or they can't imagine themselves wearing second-hand clothes, they are very important to the average Nigerian. It reminds me of that Julius Agwu's song "Bend-down select".

Now I see it as an opportunity to get some really pricey labels at a very cheap price. Most bloggers you know, don't spend a fortune on clothes as you presumed and most of the slay kings and queens you know thrifted some of their best pieces. To get the best out of thrift-shopping there are certain rules that you need to apply, they include:


1. Lose The Attitude:
Anty Siri we know you only wear tear-rubber clothes, but the day you decide to go thrift-shopping please get off your high horse. It won't help you in a Nigerian market, it would only make the sellers give you very outrageous prices. These sellers can smell a snub from afar off and once they detect it from you, mehn they're gonna charge you. So if you're going to shop in the market, be humble!

2. Be Patient:
Thrift-shopping requires patience, a lot of it. It is not a shopping mall, it is very informal and the sellers don't usual have time to sort out the clothes according to colors and sizes. The first few clothes you pick up might be too large or too small for you, don't be discouraged, keep digging!

3. Know Your Size:
This is very important. Whether you're shopping for shoes, belts, dresses, underwear or any other thing, know your size. Whilst some sellers maybe very liberal and allow you to try out what you want to buy, some others won't. Now on this point, another factor that comes into play is the nature of the market or location. If you're buying jean trousers in the market, you might not see where to try them on. Remember it's not a regular boutique where you can walk in with a receipt and demand a refund or an exchange, in this instance, you might be stuck with something that isn't your size.

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4. Negotiate:
Do I really need to remind a true African female the power of negotiation? Yes I do! I learnt negotiation from my mother. I've seen my mother buy something that the initial price was 9,000 Naira for 1,150 Naira, it will just happen like a miracle to you. You need to negotiate, It's not the regular boutique where the clothes have price tags attached to it. In an African market there is freedom of negotiation.
P.S: Don't fall for that emotional blackmail where they tell you that a big boy/girl like you is haggling price, it's all part of their business strategy.

5. Be Vigilant!
Be on alert for a lot of things, pick pockets, bag snatchers, etc. I'm not trying to scare you but it's all part of what you see in an everyday market. It's also important to watch out for those that will try to take away the finer things you've selected. This is the number one cause of fights at bend-down boutiques. Please don't get into a fight... we wouldn't want that.

Shopping at a bend-down boutique is a serious adventure, for some of us it has become quite normal but every shopping has it's own drama and lessons. Try it! You'll find very amazing and cool stuff. For the drama, it's part of what makes Nigeria a fun country to live in.

Have your ever been to a bend-down boutique? What do you think about it? Feel free to share your personal shopping rule with us or your experience below in the comment box.

Okirika ooo or shopping mall oo or online mall oo, just

Remain Stylish,
Love Sharon.

A lot of people have been asking me how I grew my natural hair, hence I decided to share it right here on the blog. I always encourage every lady that asks for my opinion to go natural. A lot of people are really scared about the stress, the money, the time, and the effort that is required to maintain natural hair. If you are scared, it is perfectly normal. I had very stubborn hair that no relaxer could tame, so the idea of going natural was very scary to me. When I started transitioning, the pain was unbearable and many times, I just wanted to relax and forget it, but my mama didn't raise a quitter so somehow I just continued.

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Food is an integral part of our culture and lifestyle. As a Nigerian, there are certain local foods we love eating and it's not just about being stuck in traffic, sometimes we crave these delicacies. These foods are part of our identity and we cherish them a lot. Every Nigerian living in the country would have tried out these at some point. If you haven't, better add them to your wishlist.

1. Bole: 
Bole is a Port-Harcourt delicacy. You can find this nearly at every street corner in Port-Harcourt and they sure know how to make them. The meal consists of Roasted Plaintain served with spicy red oil sauce and usually accompanied with fish. If you haven't tried Bole, you're definitely missing out.

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2. Okpa:
If you have ever visited  Enugu, you would definitely know the famous Enugu Okpa. One of the remarkable things you hear hawkers shouting is "okpa di oku" (hot okpa). Although Okpa can be bought in other parts of Nigeria, to get the best Okpa experience, you'll have to try out the Enugu Okpa.


3. Suya:
Suya is a Northern specialty but can be found all over Nigeria. Suya is part of our national treasure, we take it very seriously just like we take our Jollof Rice. Someone once said on Twitter that darkness is a special ingredient for Suya, so it is usually sold at night or late evenings.

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4. Abacha:
Also known as African Salad is a wonderful delicacy from the East. Abacha can be accompanied with Ugba or dried fish or kpomo.

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5. Akara: 
Usually found on the streets of Nigeria between 6.00am - 9.00am in the morning and 5.00pm -8.00pm in the evening. Akara doesn't always go alone, it is eaten with either bread or Akamu, or Tea or with other fries.

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6. Moin Moin
Moin moin is another delicacy from the Beans family although some are made with corn. Moin moin can be found in every part of Nigeria, in traffic, roadside, restaurants and canteens. I love eating mine with garri and sugar, some others prefer palp.

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7. Dodo:

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8. Kilishi: 
Kilishi is a dried form of Suya. Any body that visits the North always gets the buy-kilishi-for-me request.

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9. Roasted Chicken and Plaintain:
Every street corner in Akwa Ibom is usually filled with vendors of the popular orange chicken and plaintain. If you've ever been in Uyo you would definitely know this, if you haven't then look out for the legendary roasted plaintain and chicken.


10. Corn and Pear:
This is the major food for the rainy season. Now in season, whether roasted or boiled, this is a special food to Nigerians. Personally I prefer boiled, because roasted can get burnt easily.

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The weekend is here! Do well to grab a delicious roadside treat and relax.
What is your local roadside food? Let me know in the comment box.

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Love, Sharon.

When I was a child, I just couldn't wait to be an adult. I hated being a child, the adults always get to make the decisions and they impose it on children, what was that? Adults could go anywhere they wanted and do anything they liked, so cool. I wanted that, badly. Subsequently I got my wish. Adulthood has a way of being imposed on us and it does come with many lessons. So over the years, I have learnt some really interesting things;