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The Ankara Queen

Hello there! My name is Brenda and I am a thirty something year old mid size fashion lover. I have been blogging and creating content for about 15 years now with no sign of slowing down.

I love sharing affordable finds that can be repeated in multiple ways. My email inbox is always open at: [email protected]

The Ankara Queen

11 Items to Wear Over a Cocktail Dress All Year-Long

This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. Cocktail dresses are a timeless choice for a variety of special occasions, from weddings and parties to formal dinners and galas. While they are chic and versatile on their own, adding the right outerwear can enhance your look and keep you comfortable in changing […]

10 Best Shoe Colors to Wear With A Burgundy Dress & More Outfits

This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. Burgundy, year after year, is one of the top Fall colors, along with forest green, dark brown, burnt orange and of course, black. Thanks to its richness in color and deep hue, it works on almost all skin tones and instantly elevates any look. […]

8 Great Outfits to Wear on a Bowling Date

This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. Bowling has become one of my favorite activities in recent years. It’s a fun physical activity that allows you to burn some calories while getting a little friendly competition on.The only thing that deters me from taking part in it more often is the […]

The 8 Best Shoe Colors to Wear With a Royal Blue Dress

This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. I think by the time Spring hits, I may have gone through all the colors of dresses and the best shoe colors to pair with them. Today, our dress color of choice shall be blue. Not just any blue, by the way, but royal […]

6 Outfit Ideas You Can Wear to Any Retirement Party

This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. This is one of those posts I am writing not just for you but for personal reasons as well. One of my former managers would be retiring in some months and invited me to her corporate retirement party. I don’t know about you, but […]

A Style Guide For How to Dress in Your 30s

This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. Entering your 30s is an exciting milestone in life, marked by increased self-assurance, personal growth, and a greater sense of style. It’s the perfect time to curate a wardrobe that reflects your unique personality while embracing a more mature and polished look. To help […]

10 Outfits to Wear for a Night Out at the Club

This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. I was never and have never been big on the club scene. Don’t get me a wrong, I was curious when I turned 16 as to what a club was like. This was back when I was in Cameroon. After my High School class […]

7+ Outfits to Wear to a Summer Funeral

This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. Losing a loved one is never easy, and attending their funeral is a somber occasion that requires a certain level of respect and decorum. Summer funerals can be particularly challenging to dress for, as the hot weather can make it difficult to find appropriate […]

11 Dresses That Are Appropriate to Wear to a Spring Wake or Funeral

This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. Attending a wake or funeral is an occasion that requires careful consideration of your attire. It’s a moment to show respect to the deceased and their loved ones, and your outfit should reflect that reverence.   Selecting a dress for a spring wake or […]

The 6 Best Ways to Wear a Denim Shirt Dress

This author receives a commission through recommended links in this content. If you’re looking for an easy way to put together a chic casual outfit, denim shirt dresses are the answer for you. Denim is already considered a more casual fabric so creating more casual looks comes easy when working with this fabric. In today’s […]