LIONESS of the week: Shola

This week's LIONESS is Shola, an aspiring stylist from Minneapolis and a fierce fashionista! See more of Shola's looks and check her out below!
Where are you from? I was born in Nigeria, and later moved to the USA with my mother and siblings when we were young.
Tell us about yourself? I love everything fashion, growing up with a mother that was an aspiring fashion designer and being such a shy kid, I used fashion as a way to communicate with people. I live in Minneapolis and currently pursuing a degree in fashion merchandising and business management. I am an aspiring stylist and buyer. Right now I am just trying figure out life and building my portfolio and trying to get as much experience as I can in the fashion business.

You slay on Instagram! How would you describe your style? Not boring! lol.......my style is quite on the edgy side. I want to feel sexy, trendy and edgy all in one outfit, I love to stand out and make a statement. Also, I love mixing different styles together, like a vintage piece with a street wear piece. I am all about just having fun with clothes.
What advice would you give someone trying to find their own style?
For someone trying to find their style, I would say find that one piece of clothing or outfit that makes you feel like the absolute ish, then build from there. Try to incorporate the feel you get from that outfit into the other outfits you put together. Also I would suggest going to sites like chictopia, and finding those people that have similar style and get inspired!! Lastly, once you figure out your style, its all about owning it and making it your own!

If you could relive any fashion decade which one would it be?
The 80's!! There was just so much creativity and originality, people didn't care about conforming and it was all about standing out.
And lastly what is one thing you love about yourself? :)
Ha I will try to make this short lol but I just love the young woman I have grown up to be and how much I have grown to love myself. The opinions of others does not define or make me feel any less. I am able to find beauty in the things people have pointed out as my flaws. I have become a girl with a mission and I wont stop until I get to my destination.

Looking good Shola!
See more of Shola's looks on her Instagram!
Are you a LIONESS? Send your photos to [email protected] for a chance to be featured!