Lately, I’ve been trying to see more of and visit new spots in Lagos. I’ve lived in Lagos all my life but only just really started experiencing/exploring the city and this inspired my Lagos living series. Growing up was pretty much a caged experience and it took getting a bit of freedom to really define myself and my interests.
I love artsy creative spaces – places with soul and history, nature parks and I love colonial style buildings so it was only natural that the Jaekel house Lagos will be on my ever growing list of places to visit.
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Visiting the Jaekel house Lagos has been a long time coming. I’d been seeing a lot of images of Jaekel house floating around social media and somehow I’ve always managed to miss all the events held there (Like the recent Jollof festival). Last weekend, I had a free day off work and made a mental note to tick off a few places off my list. Jaekel house made the cut.
It is a classic colonial building located within the grounds of the Nigerian Railway Compound in Ebute-Metta but now functions as a mini Museum and photo Exhibition center celebrating the prime of the Nigerian Railway Corporation during colonial times.
Unfortunately, it was locked when I visited and as a result I could only gain access to the grounds and couldn’t go into the building to check out the museum. The beautiful garden made up for this though. It is such a calm beautiful place that instantly elevated my mood.
Quick fun fact: I’ve always wanted an outdoor/garden type wedding with lots of greenery, exotic flowers, creative little touches, and just all round good vibes. Never did think it was going to be easy finding a suitable location here in Nigeria but the Jaekel house Lagos just proved otherwise.
But I digress. This isn’t a wedding or marriage post, I just wanted to chip it in somehow that I think I may have found my wedding location (whenever that happens). hehe
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I was going to be stopping by at a quaint record store/cafe after visiting Jaekel house so I chose an outfit that made me feel like I belonged right in that setting too. The big hair came out to play, my vintage print shirt featured here previously and this culottes shorts that I’ve styled previously here.
I love the culottes trend, although I didn’t quite rock it during its time in the fashion lime light. Culottes shorts particularly have my heart! Is it a skirt? Is it a shorts? We may never know! Love how it keeps people guessing.
Here's how to style the awkward length culottes shorts for a cool vintage look! Click To TweetI’ve been wearing this flat shoes I picked up from the market non-stop for the past few days now (featured in my post on my wardrobe essentials here), the bag was a find from my trip to the Lekki arts and crafts market , the sunglasses from my haul here, and the slay is ALL ME!
Ever been to Jaekel house? What did you think of it?
What are some of your fav spots in Lagos? And let me know your thoughts on my outfit and the culottes shorts!
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Oh Cassie. Can we talk about this picture quality. Like whaaaaat!!! And how did you find this place.
Your outfit is so retro and I love❤😆 The accessories and the hair (this hair!!) were really nice compliments.
Good to see you out and about. Xx
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This is a loooooook! Absolutely love how you look. Your pictures are so fab!
Isn’t it weird that I grew up in Railway Compound and I never visited this place until the Jollof Festival?
Can I say again how you look so stunning?
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Picture quality o 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
(Cheers to (maybe) finding your wedding venue…lol)
Hi Cassie..these pictures are everthing😍😍..I also have these cullotes shorts but for some funny reasons I’ve always called them skorts (skirts-shorts🙈)I feel like i must have heard it somewhere tho😂..I usually just wear them with fitted tops or a spaghetti top.The Jaekel house has really beautiful scenery
You could also visit bogobiri if you haven’t and some beautiful art galleries (if you like art)Nike,Omenka or Rele art gallery.
Oh I’ve been to all of those places and you’re right! They are definitely my type of places.
Lol me too! But skirts are the ones with a front flap thing and thank youuuuuuu
I’m here for the colonial building wow, just looking at this and thinking of Oc wonder on Instagram. The location is perfect, even for that wedding you’re talking about. I’d love to do a retro shoot here. Love your outfit too girl, perfect for the location and can we just further gush about your new picture quality, so crisp.
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Love everything about this post – the outfit, location and the photography just make sense! Love it all!
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Thank you so much Deola!!
I absolutely love the pictures! You nailed the outfit. Omg I’d love an outdoor wedding as well with like 70 guests! LOL
70 guests! Sameeeeeee! I kukuma don’t know plenty people so it’s a possibility
The first paragraph of this post is my truth! I strongly believe now is the time to start exploring Lagos because it is a beautiful story and beautiful memories will be made while I explore it.
I also love your outfit in this post, especially the shirt because it reminds of something that I can’t vividly remember right now, and I see myself styling my favorite vintage shirt like this.
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Okay absolute YES to the pictures and scenery. It’s all so beautiful and you’re definitely rocking that IG hair. Love love love everything about this!
Oh dear! I miss home a lot. I cam across your blog on Facebook somehow and I must say, I’ve enjoyed looking around and reading your post. Would like to connect if you don’t mind. Thanks for uploading and sharing these lovely pictures
I really love your dressing, its really nice.The vintage is colourful and the short is nice.
Wow…..I love this beautiful concept,the garden looks beautiful+ nice outfit and pictures you got.
Pls which area is this garden located
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It’s written in the post ❤❤❤
Thanks alot for the compliments! 💞💞
I know I said it the last time but I mean it now. This is my favourite outfit of yours! `the location is pretty cool as well. I need to go to Lagos obviously!
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Lagos has really lovely locations! Damn! Live that you’re exploring Lagos more and we get to be part of it via here. Love the the outfit so much! It’s so cool. The hair gave it the extra umph.
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gosh. these pictures are so dopppppe and this is like location goals
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I’m a suckered for historical and colonial Lagos. I would love live to visit this garden. Everything looks so beautiful and serene. Love the retro vibe too
love the outfit plus the picture quality is AH-MAZING.
I’ve always wanted an out-door wedding too.
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These photos are fire!
The glasses and that big hair against the fade of the building = perfect.
I’ve never been to this place but i’ve been hearing about it for ages and seeing some dope photos of the structures. I’ll have to visit soon.
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I’m in love with this place, so vintage and beautiful, and your outfit is gorge!!!
Lovely post!
Omg! I love your outfit. Also Jackel house is so beautiful, I wish you were able to see the museum.
You didn’t state the entry fee though and opening days.
Kindly advise