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SEE PICS: The colourful and bold wardrobe of Lupita Nyong’o

9y By Bridgette Matjuda

In honour of Actress Lupita Nyongo’s birthday today, we bring you a few times she’s served us jaw-dropping style in a rainbow of colour, glamour and prints. Which one is your favourite?

1. Who would’ve thought a green leather dress could look this sexy? Lupita smoulders in a skin tight mini.

Wakanda Forever. And Ever! #BlackPanther

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2. Everything from the colour to the exaggerated turban this look is perfection.

 

3. Lupita loves all things vibrant and printed and this Balmain creation ticks all the right boxes.

Considering Balmain

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Happy Birthday Lupita Nyong’o!

4. Power dressing in a power colour, yeesss!!!

#fbf that #pantsuit life

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5. The Actress schools us on how to create the perfect balance when rocking the oversized trend.

#tbt #CANTSTOPWONTSTOP with @Diddy @dilokritbarose @vernonfrancois @fendi

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6. This statement tee says it all. #blackgirlmagic

 

7. A jewel tone is stunning against her chocolate skin and Lupita Nyong’o resembles Hollywood royalty in this gown.

 

8. Lupita channels her inner queen in a floor length with a dramatic gold and jewel encrusted embellishment.

 

9. Lupita Nyong’o dazzles yet again on the red carpet once again at the South African Premier of Black Panther.

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