My Style: Sai Sankoh

It has been a long while since our last My Style feaure and I am certain I am not the only one who has missed it!  My Style is one of our favorite features on the BN Style page, and judging from the responses it gathers, I can safely say, it has our readers interested. This year, we would like to have our fashionable BN readers featured regularly, so I encourage you all to please send in your entries.

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Let’s remember that this feature is about appreciating an individual’s expression through clothing!

Sierra Leonean BellaNaija reader, Fashion Blogger and Editor of  www.becauseiamfabulous.com, Sai Sankoh has a closet that is “to-die-for” and a style that is far from safe!

Sai Sankoh’s Style:
My style is definitely confident, fun and sexy. I’m not curvy, but I certainly love to accentuate my feminine attributes. My signature look consists of sunglasses and my “rich chic” pout. Fashion is supposed to be fun, and enjoyable. I love collecting great pieces. I love vintage pieces, but it is the details that attracts me to them. I love sequins, and anything beaded and glittery.

Why I Love My Style:
Because it is ME! I own my style.

Style Philosophy:
Being fabulous is simply owning your own style. From rocking a thirsted displaced Africana to an Oscar de la Renta piece, its all about how you wear it. NOT the price tag.

How it Expresses Sai’s Personality:
I can express myself, my mood, my feelings in whatever I am wearing. I love incorporating colours especially on a dreary rainy day. It brightens my mood up!

Favorite Clothing Stores:
I love Net-a-Porter for shoes! I get most of my Louboutins from there. The usual Saks, Neimans, Bergdorf’s. For Maxi dresses, there is nothing hotter than a flowy chiffon BCBG dress. You can’t go wrong with it. For great bargains, I check out Outnet.com, Outlets, and consignment stores.

Hair:
I am so lazy when it comes to my hair. Normally, I have it in bangs for edgier looks. I enjoy really short low cuts as well, and when I travel, nothing is sexier than long layered big hair. No! You won’t catch me in natural hair unfortunately 🙂

Make-Up:
Umm…I wish I knew how to do it but I am not great at it. I try to put on a bit of mascara once in a while, I love the Mac Mascara. I stick to foundation, for a clean, flawless look and red lips both day and night!

Day | Night

Sai’s Closet:

Clothes!

Shoes!!

Sai’s Looks-Day & Night:

Gold top with tie Outifit: Vintage; Pants: Current Elliot; Zipper Back Pants; Rings: From my last trip to Atlanta; Gloves: Consignment; Shoes: Alexander McQueen Flower Paneled Shoes; Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren PL..My Fave

Yellow, Red and Green Tie-Dye Dress Designed and Gifted by Joanna Arku; Shoes: Christian Louboutin Highness; Sunglass: Ralph Lauren PL

Black Ruffled Lace and Beaded Jacket: Oscar de la Renta Special Edition; Pants:Vintage Black Leather Pants; Shoes: Christian Louboutin Calfskin pumps; Bag :Louis Vuitton Vernis Alma MM Pomme D’Amour bag; Sunglasses: Ralph Lauren PL

Red and Green Scandalous Top: Gifted by Vivid Emporium; Black Flair Jeans: True Religion; Netted Pumps: Chrisitian Loubouins; Sunglasses: Chloe

Goat Skin Jacket: Derek Lam; Shoes: Christian Louboutin Thigh High Netted Boots; Sunnies: Ralph Lauren PL

Yellow and Red African Printed Dress: Designed by ME!

Kimonos: Authentic Oriental Kimono; Clutch: CrystalCrusted Clutch from Atlanta

Fur Coat: Vintage; Leopard print shirt: Zara; Shoes: Christian Louboutins; Sunglasses: Aldos; Bag: Versace, Watch: Michael Kors

Long Green Jacket: Vintage; Cream Sexy Collared Top: Vintage; Jeans: Seven; Crystal Crusted Sandals: Manolo Blahnik; Bag: Chanel

Fav Clothing Items:
“Maxi dresses are some of my favourite items, they are so easy to style  and accessorize”- Sai Sankoh

Yes! I repeat my favorite pieces and here are 3 ways I wore this maxi dress.

First Time- Peach Cardigan: Ann Taylor; Sunglasses:Balenciaga | Second Time- Bag: Gucci; Sunglasses:Balenciaga | Third Time- Linen Blazer: H and M; Necklace & Belt: Vintage; Bag: Versace Python handbag

Detailed Oriental Suit: Vintage; Shoes: Christian Louboutin Highness; Sunnies: Rallph Lauren PL

Dress: Marc Jacobs; Shoes: Christian Louboutin Metallic pumps

Blue and Pink Vintage Dress: Silk Factory; Red Bag: Louis Vuitton; Sandals: Manolo Blahniks; Sunnies: Gucci; Watch: Michelle

Dress, Belt & Earrings: Vintage; Shoes: Manolo Blahniks; Sunnies: Balenciaga; Crystal Encrusted Clutch

Yellow Mustard Coat & Earrings: Vintage; White Turtle Neck: Nordstroms; Pants: Zara; Shoes: Christian Louboutins; Sunglasses: Chloe

Top: Vintage; Skinny Stretch Jeans: Current Elliott; Sunnies: Ralph Lauren PL Sunnies, Earrings: Vintage; Shoes: Christian Louboutin Duvette 120 Metallic and Patent Leather Pumps

Dress and Jacket: Vintage; Scarf: Oscar de la Renta; Sunnies: Ralph Lauren PL; Shoes: Christian Louboutin Slingbacks; Bag: LV; Watch: Michele

Green Jacket: Elizabeth Arden Salon; White Tank: Forever 21; Jeans: J. Crew; Sunnies: Ralph Lauren PL; Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Necklace and Earrings: Vintage

Shirt: Ralph Lauren; Jeans: F21; Jacket: Burberry; Sunglasses: Gucci, Scarf: Christian Dior; Bag: Louis Vuitton Alma Bag; Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Hat: Vintage; Rings: Costume

Fringe Dress: Vintage; Choker: Costume Jewelry; Shoes: Christian Louboutin Dafsling; Rhinestone Clad Clutch

Visit Sai Sankoh’s Fashion Blog-www.becauseiamfabulous.com