Finding your sense of style is a way of finding who you are as a person. I’ve always known that I was (and dressed) in the afro punk fashion. I call it the Classy Afro Chic Punk which I feel fits me to the core. From my blue lipstick, to the purple hair, the afro puffs, buzzed buts, eclectic cornrows and of course my funky way of dressing, it is pretty evident that I am the Classy Afro Punk. So what is Afro Punk? The definition of this for me, means someone who (may or may not be) of African descent, loving to wear afrocentric fashions along with having a diverse love for any music and fashion. In other words, just someone who is free of societal restrictions (including beauty standards and way of living) while being a little bit rebellious. Some may call me a ‘hipster,’ but I don’t concur with that statement. Allow me to reintroduce myself. Here are some pictures to prove the theory.

For The Love of Turbans

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Styling outfits with turbans are the go to when accessorizing a finished look. As an afro punk, this is another form of expressing creativity in fashion.

For The Love of Purple

Rocking these purple boxed braids are definitely one of my favourite looks.  Last year when I wore them, I will never forget when one of my mom’s friends saw the extensions in my shopping bag, and asked if I was crazy for putting them in my hair. Yes I was brave enough to wear them, plus it was a hit with anyone and everyone.

For The Love of Eccentric Cornrows and Armlets 

 

This style was super easy to wear, and super fun to rock during the summer of last year. I can’t wait to bring back the arm bracelets, it just adds the funk to any outfit.

For The Love of Afros, Puffs and Anything Fluffy/Funky

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My hair grows so fast, so last year I was all about the afro puffs and funky styles. The way of dressing afro punk is dressing free of constraints along with having fun with fashion.

For The Love of Buzzed Cuts and Chokers

Buzzed-cuts are not for the non-brave and barely confident people. There is no hiding behind any hair plus, the makeup and accessories will more dramatic with no hair. Chokers and buzzed-cuts are a standout for any afro punk fashionista.

Blue… Bleu 

The colour blue on a lipstick is an unconventional look. I love this lipstick despite what some (hence more conservative) people may think. Expressing your creativity through fashions means thinking outside of the box… in an afro punk way.