The MAG weekly Blog by Lydia, every Friday 1700 hrs. Nr 58 28th July 2023
A MAG is a Modern African Girl, so no subject is taboo. My purpose is to share things which may interest a MAG.
This week's contributors: Lydia, Doré Fasolati, this week's subjects: Travel fashion, Burberry reinvents itself, again, The advantage of shy men, Toxic Mothers...2.
Travel fashion
My dearest Modern African Girl, I hope you had a glimpse of what to pack when traveling overseas. I am now going to assist you in travel packing for cold countries. Google isn’t 100% accurate in predicting the weather but it gives you a fair idea of what to expect. Assuming you are leaving a much warmer country for a colder country, here’s how you dress up for the airport. It’s always advisable to put on joggers since they can be worn during winter and summer. You can pair that with a tank top,
pullover, and sneakers while packing a wool jacket knee length with a pair of gloves into your hand luggage.
My dearest Modern African Girl, who is about to travel overseas for the first time but doesn’t know what to put in her suitcase; here’s a guide for you not to be found wanting. Don’t wear your most expensive clothing on flights because of food and drink spillage accidents caused by unforeseen circumstances. It’s advisable to wear your normal old clothes.
Before packing your suitcase, first check for the country you are visiting weather forecast on Google Weather (this isn’t 100% accurate but it does help) to serve as your guide for packing your clothes. Then make a packing list. Some items you are sure to carry along are ;
• Joggers with a tank top, pullover, and sneakers. This is more comfortable and easy to wear, doesn’t hold you back, and is none seasonal.
• Bikini because you might want to go for a swim in a hot tub or a pool which is essential for relaxation.
Sweaters are meant to keep you warm in the cold. A sweatshirt is also meant to keep you warm, although that's not its only purpose. Along with keeping one warm, they also absorb sweat. This makes them a go-to choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts hence becoming a mainstream everyday item.
The first traces of the knitted sweater as we know it come from Muslim knitters employed by Spanish royal families in Europe during the mid-13th century. A painting titled Our Lady Knitting by Tommaso da Modena (circa 1350) depicts a red sweater being stitched with needles.
The first jumpsuit was designed in 1919 for parachutists jumping out of planes.
The jumpsuit was also adopted by pilots and professional divers in their own fields of work. As a result, the term 'jumpsuit' was invented. It was adapted for factory workers (the famous blue overalls).
Puffed sleeves have been making a huge comeback over the past years! There are so many variations on this sleeve to choose from—from big puffs with
lacy, sheer, satin, or organza beautifully designed gorgeous puff sleeves, smocked square shape back, and elasticated sleeves on the shoulders and cuffs, this easy-to-wear dreamy outfit is trans seasonal.
Here’s how to wear chic puff sleeves outfits with certain body types.
Many young people might wonder what these are!! Espadrilles, also known as alpargatas, are versatile shoes featuring a lightweight, braided sole made of a natural fiber such as jute or grass. The soft nature of jute fabric, natural support in the sole, and rubber finishing makes espadrilles a shoe your feet will love. Espadrilles are ideal for summer and tropical climates because of their stylish jute rope and the fact that many espadrilles are open-toed, but they can be closed-toe and airy as well
The words espadrille and espardenyas both derive from esparto, the Mediterranean grass traditionally used to make their braided soles. This translates to many different styles of espadrilles though, but it's the esparto rope that makes it an espadrille. From flat slip-ons, to wedges, to sandals and more
The espadrille initially began as a piece of peasant footwear, worn by both men and women in farming communities in the Pyrenees mountains. However, they have also traditionally been worn by priests, miners and infantry. They were created as a simple and functional shoe, being cheap to make and easy to wear
