FASHION DIARIES

Ini Dima Okojie is an actress and TV Host who began her career in 2014, she was a promising Investment Banker but gave it all up to pursue her dreams, a step which can be taken by only the brave, otherwise how do you explain leaving a steady income for a bleak future? Ini has however, proven in such a short time, that determination pays off. The graduate of The New York film academy, New York and Become a Host Academy Los Angeles is walking her desired path and having fun at it. This beauty, brain with wit let us into her world of style recently.

Who is Ini?

My name is Ini Dima-Okojie. I am an Actor. I believe in taking each day as it comes and living life to the fullest. I am extremely passionate about people I love and the work I do.

What deos style mean to you?

Style to me is a form of self-expression. It’s unique to every individual, it’s empowering, it’s best worn with confidence, and most importantly it’s FUN!!

Best colour?

I’m a girly girl, I love fuchsia pink, but I don’t like wearing pieces in that colour. I love love wearing muted tones

Beauty secret

I don’t have a particular beauty secret. To be honest, I think a stress free mind and happy heart will keep anyone looking young and radiant.

Best Perfume

My signature is Jimmy Choo by Jimmy Choo, but recently I discovered Versace Crystal Noir. So now they are both fighting for my attention.

Flats or Heels?

Oh heels!!! Heels heels heels!. The world is my runway when I wear a pair of fab heels.

What item do you have most of?

Probably accessories and shoes. I think how you choose to accessorize can make or break your entire outfit.

Cannot go a day without?

Nothing... I’m too much of a free spirit to be so clingy to anything.

You cannot be caught wearing?

You know that Lycra fabric... Ugh! I do not like it at all.

Most Expensive item in your wardrobe

That would probably be this classic neckpiece I ‘obtained’from my mum. She’s had it since the 70’s. It’s so unique, you just don’t see pieces like that anymore.

Best Designer

Oh I love my Fablandbyderin (it’s an upcoming Nigerian brand) of course there are a lot of other International and Nigerian fashion houses I love. But I love working with Fablandbyderin.

Style Icon

My mum for sure!!! She has always been so stylish and still influences my style choices till date.

Fears

I only fear God!. And maybe rats.

What people do not know about you?

I started my first business when I was about 6/7 years old. So I would make greeting cards and sell them to my Uncles and Aunties. Of course they indulged me.

Do you see yourself as fashionable or stylish?

I would say stylish...I think being fashionable means you’re always on trend. Sometimes I’m on trend, other times I’m completely off but I stay very true to myself, always. The most important thing to me is putting pieces together that express how I feel and to have fun while doing it.

Favourite saying

“Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it”.

Worst fashion moment

I actually stand by every fashion choice I’ve made, whether it seemed to have ‘worked’ at the time or not. I remember when I was about 7 years old and even then I was very strong willed when it came to my style, and I would insist on tucking my oversized tees in my leggings (just picture it lol) I remember my siblings telling me I looked crazy, but I was persistent. Still the same today.