Lydia's Weekly Lifestyle blog is for today's African girl, so no subject is taboo. My purpose is to share things that may interest today's African girl.

This week's contributors: Lydia, Pépé Pépinière, Titi, this week's subjects: The Bold New Wave Of Office Fashion, The richest women of the world's private hobby, Baffy's Eatery, and Full moon

The Bold New Wave Of Office Fashion. Welcome to the era of Colourful Corporate, where individuality meets professionalism, and self-expression doesn’t have to stay behind at the office door. The Psychology of Colour at Work Colour isn’t just about aesthetics — it communicates mood, confidence, and even leadership. Studies show that people associate colours like blue with trust, green with balance, red with power, and yellow with creativity. Corporate dress codes are catching on. Today’s professionals aren’t hiding behind neutral tones; they’re stepping into meetings wearing statement hues that say “I belong here — and I’m bringing ideas with me.” Trending Colour Palettes. Here are the biggest colour trends dominating offices around the world in 2025: Jewel Tones: Think emerald green blazers, sapphire skirts, and amethyst silk blouses. Jewel tones exude luxury without being flashy. They're professional, rich, and command attention. Sunset Shades: Rust orange, terracotta, blush pink, and marigold are warming up the boardroom. These earthy, sun-kissed hues bring optimism and a sense of groundedness to the workplace. Power Pastels: Pastels are no longer just for spring or casual Fridays. Lavender suits, mint trousers, and powder-blue blouses offer a soft, approachable alternative to more traditional corporate colours. Colour Blocking: Mixing bold colours like cobalt blue with tangerine or fuchsia with camel creates dynamic, creative looks that are still polished. Colour blocking works best with structured silhouettes and minimal accessories. For the Men: Breaking the Navy-Grey Binary: Men’s corporate fashion is also undergoing a chromatic revolution: Burgundy or forest green suits are taking the place of tired charcoal. Patterned shirts in peach, lilac, or teal peek out from under sleek blazers. Even ties and socks are getting bolder — think geometric patterns, gradients, or subtle florals. Tip: Keep the tailoring sharp and the palette cohesive to pull it off with confidence.

The richest women of the world's private hobby. What do the rich do with their money? Aero planes, mansions, yachts, handbags and watches covered with diamonds, I guess that to be able to buy anything you want anytime in the end gets boring. But Mrs Alice Walton, widow of former Wallmart owner Samuel Moore Walton, the biggest shopping chain in the USA with an annual income of 680 billion US Dollar and more than 2 million employees is starting a brand new Medical school, the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville, Arkansis. What's special? Instead of drilling young physicians to chase symptom after symptom and perform test after test, school’s graduates are to keep patients healthy by practicing something that most doctors today don’t prioritize: preventive medicine and whole-health principles, which involve caring for (and not just treating) the entire person and all of the factors—from their mental health to their living conditions and lifestyle choices—that contribute to wellbeing. Those are not new ideas, but traditional medicine has only paid lip service to them. While as much as 80% of medical education focuses on biology, about 60% of premature deaths are due to behavioral factors including lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, and smoking. The school includes a wellness studio and gym, a rooftop park, healing gardens where students can study, growing gardens for producing healthy foods, and a reflection pond. A path from the rooftop park leads directly to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which Walton built in 2011, as a reminder to the students about the link between healing, art, science, and humanity. “They will get all the science and disease knowledge they need to manage the ‘sick-care’ side of things,” Mrs Walton says. But “I wanted to create a school that really gives doctors the ability to focus on how to keep their patients healthy.” That includes integrating emerging technologies like AI and digital health innovations that can help people track and manage health conditions like diabetes, obesity, and blood pressure. “We are in a huge transition point right now in terms of technology,” she says. “I’m really excited about the potential.” Exterior view of the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine building with Ugo Rondinone's 'The Melancholic' in the foreground at the right. “It’s all about rethinking and re-envisioning what the education of the next generation of health care workers will be like,” Alice says.

Baffy's Eatery. Sunkwa Road, Osu Kuku Hill area, Accra. I went on a Sunday to get jollof with fish and my partner took samosa and a beefburger. The place is neat but the acoustics are bad, the walls are well painted but bare. Service is excellent. Things are kept simple with a small paper napkin around the fork and knife though sufficient napkins are on the table. The samosa was good and tasty, but probably bought from one of the supermarkets, the salad leave that came with it had seen better times. The fish in the jollof was a bit overcooked and no one could tell us what fish it was, the jollof itself had too much pepper and tasted a bit burned. The beef burger bread was half warm but not crispy, the burger itself was a bit tasteless, I give it a C+. I had a fruit juice cocktail which after a few sips tasted sour. Prices are reasonable with 140 GHC for the jollof and 95 GHC for the burger. I'll go back for the good service and quiet atmosphere, but not for the food. And the 1% Covid tax is still there, I hear it will only be removed by the end of this year. So we have Covid or not?

Full moon again this Sunday and the sky is a bit clearer. I’ll go to Labome beach for a nice moonwalk and some chicken and rice. But dress well, it is still cold.

Lydia...

Do not forget to hit the subscribe button and confirm in your email inbox to get notified about our posts.

I have received requests about leaving comments/replies. For security and privacy reasons my blog is not associated with major media giants like Facebook or Twitter. I am talking with the host about a solution. for the time being, you can mail me at wunimi@proton.me

I accept invitations and payments to write about certain products or events, things, and people, but I may refuse to accept and if my comments are negative then that's what I will publish, despite your payment. This is not a political newsletter. I do not discriminate on any basis whatsoever.