TOPSHOP Dress | RIVER ISLAND Heels | ZARA Bag | ASOS Watch | &OTHER STORIES Bangle
Yesterday I posted on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook asking you guys to guess the theme of my outfit and the majority were spot on… Orange is the new Black. Well, while I’m away visiting family in a hotter climate. I’m currently in Lagos, Nigeria and it is 31°C (88°F) and it feels like I was popped straight into an oven from a freezer!
As strange as it sounds I feel like I have permission to don brighter colours and make bolder choices with my outfits when I’m in hotter climates. I’m so used to my black, white and neutral palette that I love so much, but thought to have a bit of fun with colour while I’m out here.
So far, I’m liking this orange dress I picked up from Topshop just the other day. I featured it as well as a few other pieces in my most recent haul on my channel (below).
I also hit 500,000 subscribers on YouTube this week, and let me tell you, it feels so surreal! I’m always humbled by the amount of love and support that you all show me. Just know that I read all the messages and emails I receive (I don’t always get a chance to respond to every single one but I always send some good energy to each and every one of you). Thanks for being such a huge part of my life.
Lots of love.
*PS* I’m hoping my lovely readers who live in cooler climates can revisit this look when Spring comes around!
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(pc: Kezia Eniang)
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Hi Shirley! You look good!
Do a Lagos meetup with Kezia
Am definite you have a lot of readers and viewers in Lagos, Nigeria who would like to meet you in person!
Have a good stay though.
Cheers!
What she said…
Such a pretty dress, you look great dear
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Totally agree Detan. Shirley has been coming to Nigeria a lot these days, hope we get to meet her soon.
I totally agree…. We are waiting.
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I was just thinking the same thing. There are a lot of bloggers in Lagos and a lot of people interested in fashion and beauty so I am sure you have subscribers living there. Hope you do a meetup, I’m sure my friends will attend! Have fun in the warmer climate cos loI was just thinking the same thing. There are a lot of fashion bloggers in Lagos and a lot of people interested in fashion so I am sure you have subscribers living there. Hope you do a meetup, I’m sure my friends will attend! Have fun in the warmer climate cos London’s weather is crappy atm! The dress looks gorgeous BTW 🙂
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Yup! We want a meet&greet!!!
Just watched the Haul video this morning, and recognized the dress as soon as I came to the blog. I really like the dress 🙂
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I concur. Do a Lagos meet-up
love, love, love this look on you Shirley. Not just the look but the color! What I love the most is that you made this short dress classy and not “clubby” with those heels. Looks great!
Have fun in Nigeria!
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Yes to colour! You rock both so well. Hopefully I bump into you while you’re in Lagos or do a meet and greet 🙂
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LOVE that dress on you — the fit is perfect!!! Have fun visiting Nigeria!
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Love the dress.
This is such a vibrant and fun color on you shirley! I live in miami and love that I can wear color year round because every day is summer. I look forward to seeing even more of your looks this year. xoxo!
~diane
Congratulations on youtube! And I love the outfit. That dress looks great on you!
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Am really feeling the black and orange ,just can’t wait to get myself into spring/summer
looking so lovely
Pls do a lagos vlog. That would be fun to watch.
The dress is very nice, Shirley.
x
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It’s always nice to switch it up a bit. Orange looks great on you.
Orange is always my fave colour to wear on holidays. Orange looks lovely on you x
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Head to toe, this look is amazing! Love the bright orange mixed with classic black accents! Gorgeous! X
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Hey Shirley can you do a what packed for my trip video. I am going to Ghana soon and I have no idea what type of clothes to pack. Thanks
Beautiful color!
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very nice dress, you look elegant and pretty, so is there warm or was it not taken lately
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You look great Shirley. Hope you have a great time in Nigeria. You have inspired me in more ways than many which kickstarted my fashion blogging xoxo
You look amazing in colour! Like just stunning! Hope you have an amazing time in Nigeria and hope your family are well!
That dress is perfection! I love the color and texture.
xxAlicia
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Good to have you back on the blog Shirley. Watched your latest video – 100 questions and absolutely love it.
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Hey Shirley
again a very beautiful look. I love your style of writing and your youtube channel. Very happy for you that your public is still growing. Keep on doing the good work. I just started a youtube channel, and your videos really inspire me to be better.
xx
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Really nice basic dress 🙂 taking casual smart to a whole new level
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You seem to be glowing. You look very fabulous! You wear orange very well. Very simple, very chic.
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Absolutely stunning
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very cute! I love the colour on you!
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Very pretty and you are so lucky! It is currently -25C here in Canada! *puurrrrr
colour looks really good on you!!! loving the hair too <3
You look stunning, really love the orange! The shape of the dress is gorgeous too
xx
Chic look
Have a great weekend x
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Love the dress!!
Ore 🙂
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Love this look! The whole outfit is very chic.
Congratulations on 500,000 subscribers! You’re one of my favorite youtubers 🙂
I can’t get enough of that beautiful colour!!!
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I love this look shirley you always out do yourself it’s just perfect 🙂
looking good shirley!!
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I love love love those shoes… ‘buff’= beautiful?
Keep posting doll
This dress is vibrant and fun but you were able to make it look so chic as well! Beautiful look!
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The whole outfit is Fab and the zara bag is a must have. 🙂
YES! Couldn’t wait to see this dress featured in a post when I watched your haul. Stunning! x
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I absolutely love this look on you! You are so gorgeous and I love your style!
You look gorgeous! I love the color of the dress, and I love the bag. I watched your haul and loved it! Zara and H&M are my absolute favs! You got some great deals. Lol at your reaction to the pricier items! 🙂
Such a gorgeous dress and orange against your skin makes you glow 🙂
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Shirley’s hair looks great.
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LOVE THE ORANGE DRESS !! HOPE YOURE ENJOYING YOUR TIME IN LAGOS <3
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Great post once again! Hope you are enjoying yourself in Nigeria
I always feel like I’m just too pale to pull off wearing orange 😀
But it looks so gorgeous on you!
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Ahhh! I love this!! Gorgeous as always Shirley!
I love you Shirley and i heart your style so much..and i think you are just as awesome as a person.
congrats of hitting half a million subscribers on YouTube; wishing you continued success
I am waaaaaaaay overdue for a visit to Nigeria! hope you are having a lovely time; try to bring a bit of heat back with you!
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That’s a pretty orange dress. Cute bag too. Congrats on the growth in subscribers!
Love the orange on you! It’s definitely fun to play with color sometimes!!
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Beautiful pics Shirley! Hope you have an amazing time in Nigeria with your sister and your family and congratulations on the YouTube milestone
I saw this dress in your lookbook/haul ! It’s amazing! I love that color!!
You look gorgeous in this dress
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Yes leg! You look so vibrant and lovely in orange. Can’t wait for most posts Shirley, enjoy your time visiting family xx
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Oh that’s such a gorg dress, looks beautiful on you and compliments your skin tone well. Ahh I need to go back to Nigeria for a visit. Congrats on the 500,000 subscribers, you deserve it doll :).
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i absolutely love this outfit Shirley. It fits you so well and the color is superb on you.
absolutely beautiful ….xx
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Shirley, orange is your color girl! xo
I’ve always been a fan of Shirleys style ! Super classy, I just love it xo
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This is a beautiful colour on you!
Also reminds me that I must find the time to watch orange is the new black..
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Your hair looks amazing and I love this dress!!
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You look stunning as always Shirley. You always manage to look so effortlessly chic. Congrats on your recent accomplishment on YouTube, you’re definitely one of my favorites.
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The dress looks classy and amazing on you !! Enjoy Nigeria!
xoxo, Rachel
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Love this color on you Shirley! Adds to your glow. 🙂 It is freeeeezing here, warm weather climate is definitely needed asap! Congratulations!! Your channel is amazing! It’s been so great watching your channel grow and all the success that has come along with it! 🙂
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Orange most certainly is the new black, the whole look head to toe make up and all is perfect. What else could be said?
I’m really loving that dress! I usually sticking to wearing one bag at a time but the bag you have is making me want to change that because I’ve never had a black bag I really liked, but I love yours!
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Totally Fabulous!
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orange looks great on you.lovely!
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So classy.
i love this Tshirt dress. I find them so versatile and this colour really pops!
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Shirley, orange is so gorgeous on you.l am going to recreate this look and tag you in it. i’ll be sure to share with you when i do.
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So beautiful and inspiring.
Perfect, perfect post! Thankful for you and your humbled words. I hope to revist these types of looks too. It is not too warm where I am yet either…