Top 4 Holiday Fashion Must-Haves by Yolanda Okereke

As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to elevate your style game, and who better to guide you through this than Yolanda Okereke, the fashion principal on the Style Magnate, Showmax’s Original fashion reality TV show.

With her keen eye for fashion, Yolanda shares her top tips on how to stay stylish, yet comfortable, this holiday season.

1. Choose breezy fabrics

The holidays are all about comfort and style, and Yolanda suggests going for lightweight fabrics. On those days spent with family and friends, fabrics like chiffon, cotton, silk, and lace are perfect. These breezy fabrics offer the best of both worlds – comfort and elegance so you can move effortlessly from holiday meals to festivities.

2. Accessorize boldly

Statement jewellery is a must this season. Yolanda advises going all out with bold, eye-catching pieces that transform any outfit from basic to beautiful. Whether it’s oversized earrings, stacked rings, bold necklaces or chunky bracelets, accessories have the power to transform your outfit and make you stand out at any holiday gathering.

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3. Wear practical shoes

Comfort is key during the holiday season, and that means choosing the right footwear. Yolanda suggests opting for embellished flats or low wedges—stylish yet practical choices that will keep your feet happy throughout all your festive activities. They’re most comfortable in this season.

4. Mix traditional and modern pieces

One of Yolanda’s signature style tips is blending traditional and modern pieces. It’s a Nigerian-style staple that brings together the best of both worlds, and it’s perfect for the holiday season. Whether it’s pairing a classic Ankara print with a contemporary blouse or wearing a traditional headpiece with a modern dress, mixing these styles gives your look an exciting and unique twist

For more style inspiration, stream episodes 1-9 of Style Magnate on Showmax and watch as contestants face off in increasingly complex challenges to prove they can deliver show-stopping, red-carpet-worthy creations, worthy of some of the biggest names in fashion.

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha

Ifeoma Okeke-Korieocha is the Aviation Correspondent at BusinessDay Media Limited, publishers of BusinessDay Newspapers. She is also the Deputy Editor, BusinessDay Weekender Magazine, the Saturday Weekend edition of BusinessDay. She holds a BSC in Mass Communication from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and a Masters degree in Marketing at the University of Lagos. As the lead writer on the aviation desk, Ifeoma is responsible and in charge of the three weekly aviation and travel pages in BusinessDay and BDSunday. She also overseas and edits all pages of BusinessDay Saturday Weekender. She has written various investigative, features and news stories in aviation and business related issues and has been severally nominated for award in the category of Aviation Writer of the Year by the Nigeria Media Nite-Out awards; one of the Nigeria’s most prestigious media awards ceremonies. Ifeoma is a one-time winner of the prestigious Nigeria Media Merit Award under the 'Aviation Writer of the Year' Category. She is the 2025 Eloy Award winner under the Print Media Journalist category. She has undergone several journalism trainings by various prestigious organisations. Ifeoma is also a fellow of the Female Reporters Leadership Fellowship of the Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism.