AsoEbiBella.com presents – A Special Series – #AsoEbiBella Style Slayer – Vol.1

June 10, 2017 in Style

Dress by @the_maam

An #AsoEbiBella Style Slayer is a wedding guest {bella} whose personal style exudes grace, class and confidence to make a grand statement at every event. This series consists of style and beauty enthusiasts , fashion designers, makeup artists and bead makers whose love for style and beauty has been an inspiration to others and has carved a niche for them in the fashion & beauty industry.

Meet our #AsoEbiBella style slayer of the week – @iamdivanista

@iamdivanista in @the_maam MUA @yglam

AsoEbiBella: What’s your name and brand name?
DivaNista: My full name is Doyinsola Akintunde. My brand name is “DivaNista” and my Instagram handle is @iamdivanista.

AsoEbiBella: At what age did you start becoming fascinated with fashion?
DivaNista: I have pretty much been obsessed with fashion from a very young, (I know that sounds cliche) but it’s true. However, I remember roughly around 14, I knew I wanted to make a career out of it.

AsoEbiBella: How would you describe your style?

DivaNista: I am a Style Chameleon. Today, I can be “The Diva”, sometimes I can channel androgyny. Sometimes I am even “Cutting Edge Cool”. However, My style aesthetic leans more towards “The Sophisticate”, because I like to exude class and look really poised and elegant.

AsoEbiBella: What are your favorite colors?
DivaNista: Any one that knows me well, knows I’m a lover of COLOURS! I literally love every colour in the spectrum. But, I’d say green.

@iamdivanista in @the_maam

@iamdivanista

AsoEbiBella: What is your favorite Aso Ebi fabric to wear?
DivaNista: My favorite Aso-Ebi fabric would be Ankara, as the possibilities to styling it are endless! And because it’s a staple, unlike other fabrics that are seasonal.

AsoEbiBella: How did you decide to turn your passion into profit?
DivaNista: I decided to go into fashion, roughly about 14/15 years of age. I thought, it won’t hurt to make a living out of a hobby. So i pretty much got right into it from when i was in the university. I have been a “FashionPreneur” ever since.

AsoEbiBella: What are the best and worst aspect of working in a fashion industry in Nigeria?
DivaNista: The best part would be the fact that Nigerians are definitely fashion enthusiasts. We love to look good, so it’s definitely a profitable venture.

AsoEbiBella: What do you look out for in Aso Ebi?
DivaNista: I look out for the fabric type first, as that’s the foundation of the look i want to achieve and it basically nudges me in the direction to go, style wise. Then the colour is equally important to me, so to accessorize appropriately.

@iamdivanista in #ISIAKA

AsoEbiBella: What is your most memorable Aso Ebi style moment?
DivaNista: That is a tough one, as it will be hard nailing it down to just one. Every aso ebi style is different and unique in their own right.

AsoEbiBella: What has been the inspiration behind your Aso Ebi styles?
DivaNista: The inspiration behind my aso ebi styles is first, I know what works best for my body type. For me, that’s really important. Then my personal style aesthetic and lastly, the occasion (knowing what to wear, where). Those factors determine the overall look of my aso ebi styles.

~ See more fab photos of @iamdivanista below…