We rebranded!! L'aviye - formerly known as Accessories by Abiye

Hello all,

Happy new year! I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas break! Here's to a beautiful 2014 - the start of something big and beautiful!

As you may all know, we had promised that Accessories by Abiye would be launching a new collection by the end of November, 2013. Well, I started working on the collection and approached a fashion photographer and website designer (Duvera Media) to take our photos. One thing led to another and we decided it would be best to re-brand Accessories by Abiye and come up with a new image for the brand.

Accessories by Abiye clutchbag, necklace & stud earrings

One of the things we decided to do with the relaunch was to rename the brand, alongside coming up with a new look that was elegant, sophisticated and glamorous as I felt this was the look I wanted the brand to portray.

L'aviye relaunch social media campaign

After giving it a lot of thought, I concluded that 'Accessories by Abiye' was a good name to start with but was a bit limiting as a name because I have plans in the near future to venture into other items that aren't necessarily accessories and having Accessories by Abiye as the name of a business that's not necessarily selling accessories would make my customers question the brand and its integrity.

I also have a vision for the brand and where I hope to take it, and that needed a name that is short, unique, 'catchy' and gave an impression of what the brand was about.

L'aviye Logo

We played around with many names, all of which I wont bore you with, but we decided on L'aviye. L'aviye is a fusion of both my names (Abiye & Yvonne = Aviye) and we added the L' to highlight the exotic, elegant, sophisticated feel to the name.

L'aviye: Model wears Savanna brooch, bangle and hoop earrings. Available at: www.laviye.com

So there we have it: L'aviye! We launched the first collection 'Lavish Indulgence' in mid November, and we are so pleased with the response it got - thank you to all of you.

L'aviye: Model wears Alyssa statement necklace, eaarings and fabric bangles

Here is one more item from the Lavish Indulgence collection: the gorgeous Aryanna statement necklace - a favourite with our customers!

Arianna statment geometric necklace

Our new website & social media details are as follows:

Website: www.laviye.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/laviye
Twitter: www.twitter.com/laviyeofficial
Instagram: www.instagram.com/laviye
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/laviyeofficial

I hope you like them, leave us a comment below & let us know your thoughts!

Thanks for stopping by..

Love,
Abiye xoxo

Accessories by Abiye: Customer appreciation

Hi guys!!

Hope you've had a great week?

I took a week out last week to relax and all I can say is, I'm glad rest is essential!!
Anyway, I wanted to share some photos from some of the customers that have truly blessed me by sending photos of themselves wearing my accessories.. Its such a joy to see that people love what you create and I want to recognise each of them and publicly thank them from the bottom of my heart!!

Enjoy the photos!

Detuke with her kente brooch and clutchbag! I think she had a bangle too, if I can remember! I love this photo! Doesnt she just look stunning??? Mwah!! xoxo

Ope & Adaeze! Ope looking like a G in his bow tie & pocket square set! I loooooove the combo! He nailed it! Thank you so much for this photo!!! 

Miss Temi Star ;) she says she loves her diamond shaped earrings! Temi's one of the people who constantly encourages me with AA! She's such a blessing! Love her to bits. Thanks babe xoxo

Miss Lisa rocking her AA hairclip & brooch! Lisa's hair is goooorgeous & I love the way the hair flower accentuates her updo!!! Was really really really pleased with this photo! An inspiration for natural girls.. ;)

Miss O. aka the Publicist!!! Tosin blew my mind with this one! I couldn't stop screaming when she sent this to me! I wouldn't have thought of combining the accessories with a full blown African attire, but she just NAILED it! So stylish, so creative! Love it!!! Thanks hun xoxo

Miss Williams! Gotta love LaLa! She's just fabulous!! I love this photo - effortlessly chic! She shows how you can combine the accessories with workwear! Thank you babe!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

I have so many more to upload, but I think I'll put some others up on another day!!! 

Thanks everyone!!!! *dances*

Lots of love,

Abiye xoxo

Welcome...

Heyyyyy..

Welcome to the ‘Accessories by Abiye’ blog. The main aim of the blog is to promote the ‘Accessories by Abiye’ brand by showing you looks, styling tips, outfits of the days, and informing readers on important announcements such as giveaways, events etc.

Accessories by Abiye - 1st collection: featuring brooches, bangles, earrings & hair accessories. Items available here.

A little about me: My name is Abiye & I love all things accessories!!! I love accessorising - it amazes me how simple, basic outfits can be transformed using elegant accessories. I was born in Nigeria, and because of my African heritage and my absolute LOVE for the traditional West African ankara and kente wax prints, I started making accessories using African print fabric. 

Customised item for a client. Accessories by Abiye clutchbag/handbag with matching diamond shaped earrings & bangle. Im happy to take custom orders. Contact me here.

African prints are bang on trend right now and Accessories by Abiye is my own contribution to the already existing fashion scene. It  is my attempt to showcase and introduce African fashion to the world, using African print-inspired accessories that can be worn with any basic outfit. 

Accessories by Abiye Exclusive 'Out of the Blue' ankara set - stiletto heels, brooch/hair clip/ hoop & stud earrings & matching bangle. Available here

I handmake and customise all items myself; from women's jewellery - earrings, bangles, necklaces, brooches to hair accessories (especially for natural girls), shoes, handbags/clutchbags, etc. I've recently added men's accessories to AA as well - bow ties, pocket squares & cufflinks. Other accessories not necessarily made with African prints will be added to AA in the near future – watch this space!

Accessories by Abiye ladies choker. Green, turquoise, orange & cream. Available here.

This blog will mainly showcase how you can style the accessories and incorporate African print into your everyday wardrobe – from work, party, casual, wedding, you name it! It will also show products I'm working on at the moment.

Accessories by Abiye custom kente clutchbag/handbag with matching brooch and bangle. Email me for customisation requirements.

So here goes...*to beginnings*

Hope you make coming back a regular occurrence :)

Love,

Abiye xoxo

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