A new outfit from Monica Awe-Etuk of Awed by Monica, whom we introduced to YLF in February 2021.

Monica dresses up a stunning empire-waist midi A-line dress with shimmery shoes and bag. The small-scale floral pattern reads like light brown on a white background, but when you look more closely it’s actually a red, pink, and green palette. The empire waist creates structure, while the ruffles on the neckline and sleeves add a romantic touch.The tiered silhouette is emphasized by the mustard horizontal bands, and then the border hemline surprises us with an explosion of tiny colourful elements. Monica’s gold handbag with sparkly sequins is a second surprise. It adds playful and glam dressiness to the look. Her gold and silver toe-loop sandals with unexpected fabric ankle straps continue the dressy metallic theme. Wearing her hair back keeps the focus on the unique dress and accessories. Soft pink lipstick and a pile of bracelets complete the look.