Style By: Mariann Mezo ~ aftertheending a

It's not a secret that we a massive fashion enthusiast here at African Sweetheart, so it was a breath of fresh air when we came across fashion blogger Mariann Mezo.

Think classy, chic and sophisticated and you've pretty much summed up Mariann style. Mariann is a 28 year old woman living in Hungary with my husband footballer Sidibe Ibrahima and beautiful three year-old daughter, Aicha. Beware of the picture overload guys! :-)

When did your interest in fashion begin and what made you want to start a style blog?

I’ve been interested in fashion ever since I was a little girl, I was walking around the house in my mother’s high heels and clothes, all the time. I remember I’d gather my whole family together and threw a ’fashion show’. OMG, I even have pictures of that. :D

When I moved back to Hungary, - I used to live in Belgium for 5 years - I didn’t know exactly what to do... I have a gorgeous three year old daughter and a husband who is a professional soccer player and who is always on the go, so our life is quite chaotic and unpredictable, you never know what the next move will be, which makes it impossible for me to take a ’normal’ job. Therefore, I thought about starting a personal style blog, I needed a place, where I could express myself and my love for FASHION!

2. Describe your style. Has it evolved since you began your blog?

Yes, absolutely! My style has gone through a lot of changes the past few months! I’ve learned what looks good on my body and what doesn’t. :D I’ve noticed that I became much more feminine and chic, than I was at the beginning. I’m still a huge fan of mixing classic pieces with casual though.

3. What things or places inspire you?

Basically everything that surrounds me… people on the street, magazine covers, fashion publications, blogs and other fashion sites, such as Lookbook and Chictopia.

4. Do you have any style icons?

Aimée Song and Victoria Beckham! They’re totally different, but as I told you, I love mixing casual with classic! ;)

6. What five essentials should every girl have in her wardrobe?

1.white blouse - 2. leather jacket - 3. perfect jeans - 4. fitted blazer - 5.LBD

7. Do you have a signature scent or shade of lipstick?

I have been using ’Mukhallat’ by Montale Paris for years now and I still can’t get enough of it. It’s such an addictive scent, so utterly characteristic and unique, a mix of white musk, almond, vanilia and strawberry. It’s just so yummy!

I’m a big fan of bold lipsticks! (red, burgundy, fuschia, coral) I love them all but if I have to pick my favourites I would say 1. YSL Rouge Volupté #17 and 2. L'OREAL Color Riche #373.

8. What websites and blogs do you read daily?

I read Style.com, Who What Wear, Song of Style, Atlantic-Pacific, Portable Package, Tina Sizinova and Hallie Daily on an everyday basis.

9. What are your favorite designers and where do you usually shop?

Here, where I live, we don’t have many shopping option, so I buy most of my clothes at H&M, MANGO, ZARA, or I shop online at Asos, Sheinside, Topshop, Luisaviaroma, Farfetch and on eBay occasionally.

My favourite designers are… well, I have a weakness for Chanel, Saint Laurent, Balmain, Givenchy and Balenciaga. <3 span="">