Walk About:Checago Bright Foundation Charity Fundraising Gala

The Checago Bright Foundation will be holding its First Annual Charity Gala this Saturday March 30, 2013. The red carpet will begin at 6:30pm at Bella Casa Hotel located on 3^rd St. Monrovia, Liberia. The foundation has been doing amazing work here in the country most especially in the rural areas where they have volunteered their services in installing latrines for local villages. For more info about the The Checago Bright Foundation click here.

So, as excited as I am about this event I am even more excited to zuit! Traditionally at a gala most are seen in formal wear ( a ball gown or cocktail dress). If you’re like me and wondering what to wear to this extravaganza here are some helpful options I have been considering.

 The above dress is made by Marazetti  which I think is to die for. Visit them at one of their two locations at Center and Carey Streets or at RLJ Kendeja Resort for your fitting today.

Mango Rags located on Camp Johnson Rd. can make you something fab like their “Goddess Dress” pictured here, in just a couple of days. I always go to them when I need something made in a short amount of time.

Sorayah Laurice has been making beautiful gowns and dresses for years, and always makes sure to add that extra bit of edge in their designs. This veteran fashion house can also be found on Camp Johnson Rd.

Another great places to get a formal dress or gown is on the right side of McDonald St. right next to Monrovia Tyre Center. They have some great slightly used items. I not shame to wear DK oh! And neither should you. Also, check out Well Dresses Liberia who I did a post about a little while back. Happy shopping and make sure to say hi if you are going to be at the gala!

Walk About: Mango Rags Boutique Launch

The boutique carries a variety of items from clothing for women and men, handbags and clutches, and the very trendy Woodin cloth. Store hours are from 10am-6pm from Tuesday-Saturday with consultations from 6pm-8pm on each day. What I love most about this place is that you can bring your own cloth with you and have any design in the store made tailor made at a discounted price. With Archel serving as the designer and Tania as the Woodin distributor both of their hard work and determination brings forth beautiful, quality products that we all as Africans can be proud to call our own.

Mango Rags is located on Camp Johnson Rd. in the YES Transport Compound. Want to give them a call? Leave a comment below indicating so and I will make sure to get their numbers to you. Both ladies are also on Facebook, and styles can currently be seen at Its Archel.

The Owners giving a heartfelt speech.



I new I had to wear African to pay homage at this event. My top is made from African linen and was purchase at another popular Liberian owned boutique, Afropoltan on Benson St. I love this bag by Konfidence which I purchased during Ghana Fashion and Design Week. It's so hard to figure out what to wear it with sometimes. I hope I did a good job here. The shoes I purchase at Marazetti located on the corner of Carey and Center St.

Top - Afropolitan

Pants - Random Find

Bag - Konfidence

Shoes - BCBG