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Welcome back to my blog! This week’s Woman Crush features Marie Humbert, who is more recently known for her role as Makeena on An African City. If you are new to the blog, we have a weekly #wcw segment where we feature different types of women from all across the world and get them to share some of their beauty and style secrets with us! So far we have heard from Lydia Forson,Hayet Rida(thathayetrida.com),Anita Erskine,Ama K. Abebreseh,Kokui Selormey,Dede Buckman (accracraves) and so many more fabulous women! Click hereto read their stories
Without any extra yip yapping, scroll down to find out about Marie’s beauty & style tips and tricks
Tell us about yourself
My name is Marie Humbert and I am an actress. My father is from Switzerland and my mother is from Ghana. I am fluent in both French and English and I have had the wonderful opportunity of living all around the world.
What gave you the confidence to pursue your dream of becoming an actress?
I was always a very loud and energetic child. I loved being the center of attention by entertaining people and making them laugh. I realized I was quite good at it so I decided to take acting classes around the age of twelve. It wasn’t until I was about sixteen that it was evident acting had become more of a calling than just an extracurricular activity. I then studied Theatre Arts in university in Australia and received a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Drama. I continued on and received a ‘Best Actress’ award of the year at the famous acting school, Le Cours Florent’ in Paris, France. I decided then that I had reached the point of no return!
What do you love most about your job?
I love being able to delve into the world, life and psyche of a character, not only is it captivating but also highly inspirational as I have learnt and keep learning so much from the characters I have the opportunity to play.
[An African City Season 2 - Marie as Makeena]
If you could go on vacation anywhere tomorrow, where would you choose? Bali is on top of my list but I would also really like to visit Cuba, Argentina and Greece.
If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
First I would buy a present for my mother, father and brother. Then I would buy/build my dream home in Provence or south of France, or in Florence, basically a dream home in a dreamy location! How would you describe your sense of style? Chic, elegant, effortless. There are a few different sides to me therefore my style can vary from being quite lady-like and structured to rather androgynous and 'laid back’ cool. But I must say I am obsessed with the details of a garment, I always believe it’s all about the detail!
Are you a jeans or dresses kind of girl?
It depends on my mood and where I am going. I love wearing both styles equally.
What’s your favourite fashion trend at the moment?
Off the shoulder dresses and tops. I’m also still loving everything about crop tops!
What’s your earliest memory of Vlisco?
My mother has been a loyal Vlisco fabric customer since she was a young lady. I still love some of her 70’s Vlisco fabric, long, flared pants she designed or the 'Patapata’ traditional dresses she would wear for special occasions. I remember looking at her in awe, the fabric always brought out her confidence and femininity. She always looked so beautiful.
How do you feel when you wear an outfit from Vlisco?
Confident, strong, proudly African and feminine.
What’s your favourite Pret-A-Couture style and why?
I love this gorgeous suit they currently have at the Vlisco store in the Accra mall. It’s elegant, structured and bold. I love Pret - A- Couture because of how easy it is to get outfits tailored for you! It’s so simple and all done in just 5 steps. Choose a style from the look book or rack of sample outfits, then choose your fabric and get measured by the tailors – this is all done in one go and at the Vlisco shop in Accra Mall. Then you return for the fitting. Most of the time you get your outfit then as it’s usually a perfect fit. If not and it needs minor adjustments, it’s taken away and you get it back in no time at all. Overall it takes about two weeks and you have peace of mind, knowing that your Vlisco fabric won’t be ruined and you’ll get a perfectly finished outfit. And to top it all off, it’s very affordable.
What’s your favourite Vlisco outfit currently in your wardrobe and why?
My favorite is the last one I wore and had made especially for me! It is an embezzled cropped top with an equally embezzled, beautiful 'short in front and long at the back’ type of skirt. I keep updating my favourite Vlisco outfits every time I either buy or have one made!
How do you accessorize your Vliscofabrics?
The fabrics I like are vibrant so I always keep everything else simple.
Now, onto the hair questions - what do you LOVE most about your hair? The fact that it’s versatile. I’m mixed race so it’s fun to see how my hair can go from curly to sleek and straight.
What is your daily hair care routine?
I moisturize it with natural oils like coconut or baobab oil, then braid it before going to bed and just brush it out in the morning.
What is your favorite protective style?
A high bun or pony tail.
What bothers you about your hair?
How sensitive and fragile it is.
Do you have any hair/style tips you would like to share with us?
Always moisturize! Try to use products that are 100% natural especially oils, coconut, baobab and avocado are my favourite. Braiding or wrapping it before bed is a really good trick in keeping it soft and silky.
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Stylingprints on the red carpet can be difficult and so I have compiled a list of celebs from Ghana who I think rocked them fabulously. If you check out this post, I talk about mixing and matching prints in general, which I think serves as a helpful guide.
I will need your help deciding who wore it best, make sure you vote when you are done reading this post!
First up - Efya
My Rating - 8/10
One of my favourites! I like the way Efya has owned her style; at the beginning of her career it seemed like she wasn’t really sure which look she wanted to go for but I must say, I’m loving her bold, unapologetic style these days. Of course, she wore this look on stage when she was performing and I absolutely love the combination of the mesh and the print! Of course the colour is stunning on her as well. I would have ditched the watch for some stacked bangles.
Second on the bill - Anita Erskine
My Rating 6/10
Another strong woman I admire! Again I like how simple the outfits are, because that way, the print itself can do the talking.
Loving the hair and the exposed zippers on this outfit! I think the colours work very well together, maybe an open toe shoe instead?
For this look I think a sleek bun would have worked better especially since both the dress and the style are so busy.
Gena West
My Rating - 9/10
It seems like im dishing out high ratings today! You guys know I am a sucker for a funky neckline and this dress fits right in! Not sure if I would rock the cape but hey! It is obviously not for everyone but It could work well on the red carpet. Apart from that, the dress itself is gorgeous, the slit is just right and the neckline of the dress is fantastic!
Wiyaala
My Rating - 6/10
like how different this outfit is, and I am a huge fan of the trousers, and for that I think it deserves a shot. However, I think we could have ditched the sequins for a more muted black and we could have swapped the blue eyeshadow for something more on the bronze side of things. Also where are the accessories? Let’s see some neck pieces, some bangles, some rings, funky clutches!
Last but not least - Eugenia Tachie-Menson
My Rating - 8/10
Another woman I admire a lot especially for her work with The Young Educators Foundation. I am enjoying this combination of prints and I think it immediately calls for an 8/10
Looks like Gena West is in the lead with a 9/10, vote below and let me know who you think wore it best!
Who Rocked The Vlisco Prints Best?
Efya
Anita Erskine
Gena West
Wiyaala
Eugenia
For more information on how to get your hands on Vlisco Pret-A-Couture, visit their website here or follow them on Facebook/Instagram. It is actually a really simple process
1. Go to Vlisco - Accra Mall any day from Tuesday to Saturday between 10am and 6pm to have your measurements taken by the tailors .This is a major key because the tailors will make sure they have the right sizing down (I know most of you think you know your size off hand, but you actually don’t)
2. Choose the style that you like from the look book or rack of sample clothes which you’re welcome to try on to make sure the style actually looks good on your body (more on that later) You can mix and match styles as you please and then choose your Vlisco fabric from the wide selection available in the shop.
3. The tailor will take down your contact details and let you know when to come back for a fitting/ pick up your outfit which is usually with 14 days.
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