Lilian Afegbai clearly wakened and selected drama — the great sort.

The Nollywood actress presently slaying in her position as Idia, within the Nollywood Netflix sequence, “To Kill A Monkey,” rewinded the hand of the clock to present us that Marilyn Monroe period of Hollywood vibes.

The Nigerian actress and magnificence icon unveiled a meticulously styled look in a latest Instagram publish, one which trend media described as “a hanging type assertion in layers of tulle, beads and pretend fur”. Her modern platinum-blonde bob and traditional pink lip punctuate the theme.

The core of Afegbai’s outfit is a dramatic costume constructed on a strapless black bodice. Layered over this base is an opulent overlay of outsized gold beads with lengthy cascading fringe in gold and inexperienced. The colourful fringe is exuberant and playful, evoking the decadence of Twenties jazz-age type. The bodice then flows right into a full, deep-blue tulle skirt that billows gracefully towards the ground. She balances the quantity with modern black leggings, and on her toes are pointed white heels detailed with delicate ankle chains.

Afegbai’s hair, make-up, and jewellery full the retro vibe. She wears a pointy, chin-length platinum-blonde bob that references the coiffures of traditional film starlets, paired with a daring crimson lipstick for an additional contact of drama. Thick gold chains loop round her neck and wrists, creating visible echoes of the golden beadwork on her costume.

Every accent is fastidiously chosen to reinforce the classic really feel with out overwhelming the look. Collectively, these parts elevate the ensemble into a sophisticated homage to Previous Hollywood sophistication.

Lastly, she provides a closing flourish with outerwear. In choose pictures, Afegbai drapes a luxurious black faux-fur jacket over her shoulders, lending the outfit a decadent end. This plush layer “transforms the look from [a] efficiency piece to one thing you may really put on to a gallery opening”, as one type author noticed, reinforcing the ensemble’s versatility. From the dramatic tulle skirt to the retro coiffure and luxe equipment, each element of Lilian Afegbai’s vintage-inspired ensemble is thoughtfully styled. The result’s an undeniably subtle trend second that feels each nostalgic and refreshingly fashionable.

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