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  If you didn’t know, the official theme for this year’s Christmas is "Rich Aunty Vibes".         Last Christmas was a pandemic of who wore the longest Bone Straight hairs, but this year we seem to have embraced our “look-rich-to-feel-rich” culture even further with the maxi gowns and the headbands that scream it out loud. The Rich Aunty is that one aunty in everyone's lives (fictional or real) who radiates an affluent, sophisticated vibe with her fashion sense. There are simple ways to spark off that vibe on even the tiniest budget. Yes that's right you really don't have to rob a bank on this one cos we've got you 😉. Although most times it isn't cheap to look the part but if you follow these cues closely, you'll have a smooth transition to the Rich Aunty lifestyle in no time. 1. Bubu/Maxi gowns: The gown is of course the rich aunty starter pack, but it does not qualify you for the title just by wearing it. As stylish, sophisticated, and very fashion

Rihanna Fenty Robyn was recently honoured as a national hero in her home town, Barbados and she accepted the award in grand style. The makeup mogul chose a burnt orange Bottega Veneta halter gown with an open back and scarf-like neckline for the historic Barbados Republic Ceremony in Bridgetown. The $2,700 floor-length gown was styled with gold jewellery and Manolo Blahnik's Leva strappy brown leather sandals. Her minimal makeup and elaborate braids rounded out the look Rihanna also stepped out in a second formal look for her speech regarding her title. Wearing a white mini dress with a blazer and strappy heels. W e are proud of you Rihanna! See more photos  Don't keep this to yourself, share! 😉

The Queen of Cowrie, Dion is a Nigerian designer, and her brand La Falaise Dion is inspired by African spirituality and mystical practices. According to Dion “ the cowrie has a special significance in the African culture and has been seen by our ancestors to be an object of divination, a communication link between men and spirits, also the cowrie represents wealth, power, protection, the woman, creation, feminity, and also sexuality.” And as a matter of fact, has been used in the past as a form of old currency in West Africa. Dion’s brand is the designer’s way to not only honour her ancestors’ history but to write her own. According to her, “it is time for us black Africans to reconcile with our heritage and reclaim our culture; our spirituality, our gods and embrace it. Known to have designed the cowrie shell headpiece (Lagbadja) worn by Beyonce in her “spirit” music video for the Lion King: The Gift, Dion strikes again but this time it’s an Haute-couture piece covered in cowries for