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  • Timeless finger PIECE

    Timeless finger PIECE

    COLOSSAL, colourful cocktail rings are everywhere at parties, on the red carpet and for casual wear. The cocktail ring is the ultimate accessory that brings out the glamour and shine in your outfit and draws attention to your hands, whether you are wearing a colourful whimsical dress or a little black dress [LBD], with so many rings to choose from, ranging from the bold and crazily crafted to the bling-bling.

    A simple, yet elegant cocktail ring is basically defined as oversized rock design with precious or semiprecious coloured stones.

    For you to make a gallant statement with your cocktail ring, it has to be chunky {bold], sexy and at the same time stylish. This is the ultimate cocktail ring golden rule.

    Believe it, the big rock is a solid way to highlight your individual style. You can never go wrong with one. Get as many as possible, different rocks with different colours; you can wear a different one for each day, depending on your attire.

    They are the classic and timeless finger piece.

  • Rain skin care

    Rain skin care

    AS we approach rainy season, it is time to get ready for the wet weather ahead. How healthy one’s skin is is the first step towards an excellent supple body. But how you maintain your skin will determine how healthy it can go this cold period. It is very necessary that you take special care of your skin during this season in order for it to look radiant and beautiful despite the heavy down pour. So, you need to take extra measures to protect your skin against harsh weather because the rainy season brings about other potential problems for the skin. Colder weather does not mean your skin is not in danger of drying up. In fact, the skin tends to get dry easily during colder weather.

    To keep your skin healthy and protect it against the cold, you must make sure it is supple and full of moisture to avoid cracking and dryness. Here are some tips to keep you pretty when it is raining cats and dogs:

    •Wash your face with plain water; avoid using soap because too much soap can dry up your skin and steal its natural oils.

    •Petroleum jelly is good for this season; it will seal in moisture.

    •For your skin to retain its glow throughout this cold period, you need to look for a body cream that contains some vital vitamins.

    •Also, body creams that contain avocado oil and sunflower oil will make the skin glow and warm.

    •Drink plenty of water. Water will detoxify the blood streams and aid the free flow of blood. Drinking at least seven to eight glasses of water every day helps purify the body from within and helps us flush all the harmful bacteria out. Avoid too much intake of soda and other alcoholic drinks since these can lessen our youthful look.

    •Eat a lot of fresh fruits; fresh fruits and vegetable plus a good healthy diet can make skin healthy at the same time help us achieve a balanced weight.

    •After you wash your hands, use hand cream to seal in moisture.

    •African shear butter (ori) is also good for this period, and if you are the type that cannot do without a particular body cream, you can rub ori after you apply your body cream.

    According to Bose Akintoye of Lady B11 Beauty Salon, “light make-up made with waterproof foundation powder, waterproof mascara, waterproof lipsticks, waterproof liners and waterproof shimmer is more advisable. And wear water-based moisturizers during the rainy season to keep away oily skin, acne and water loss due to perspiration”.

  • Ideal earrings for your hairstyle

    Ideal earrings for your hairstyle

    HAVE you ever wonder what earlobes would look like, if we did not have earrings to beautify them? Being another form of accessory, earrings radiate elegance and add attraction to any look. So, it’s important to pick the right pair of earrings that will flatter your hairstyle, make-up and dress. Here are a few tips which will help you pick the right earrings for your hairstyle.

    Medium to long length hair – Choose hoop-style earrings with caution. Hoop-style earrings add weight and curves to your face, making your face look round.

    Round face – You should pick earrings of oval shape than going for circles. Choosing rectangular or square styled hoops is another way of adding dimension to your round face paired with long hair.

    Other styles which will work best with long hair are elongated and oblong shaped earrings. You can also choose to experiment with long danglers and chandelier style of earrings.

    Up-do style-Pick dimensional earrings, such as squares, diamond, or gold drops. With an up-do, you can emphasize your neck area and for that, long beaded earrings or chandelier earrings can be your pick. Teardrop earrings would also be a good option for an up-do hairstyle.

    Short hair- Short hairs are just perfect for showing off your earrings. You don’t have to worry about your earrings being hidden by your hair. With short hairs, you can pick anything from plain button earrings to stylish hoop or dangle.

    However, before making choices, keep in mind the overall look. If you have super short hair, then big hoops or dangle might look overwhelming. So, it’s important to choose the earrings which complement your hair cut.

    Pony tailed hair-Choose drop earrings in bright colours. You can also look for earrings in earthly materials like bamboo, wood and cork.

    These great choices will grab the attention of all and you will surely steal the scene.

  • Red-Carpet looks:Premiere of Lekki Wives

    Red-Carpet looks:Premiere of Lekki Wives

    TV’S biggest stars, cast and crew of the Lekki Wives series gathered their very finest for the London premiere which took place recently. The red carpet offered an exciting assortment of glittering, plunging and, at the very least, tasteful gowns.

    Stars of the series, all sporting creations by award-winning Nigerian designer, Zizi Cardow, stepped out in all their finery for the premiere.

  • Get Butterfly experience

    Get Butterfly experience

    DO you care for a fabulous skin? Then you don’t have to go any further. Launched on February 28, 2012 in Georgia, USA, but coming soon first time to Nigeria,Africa, April had an initial goal to produce cosmetics that were not harsh to the skin and to provide women with the proper education on skincare and make-up application.

    After watching how many teenage girls, including her own daughters, skin would become damaged as a result of trying an array of cosmetic lines, she vowed to step in with a solution.

    Wearing make-up is a big part of a young girl’s adolescent years, so she wants to make sure that the make-up they are using is not harmful and she plans to educate them on the true purpose of cosmetics. This applies to adult women as well.

    Butterfly Cosmetics features a light coverage hypoallergenic mineral line, as well as the popular “kamouflage”- a complete blemish and scar cover.

    “Nigeria being the giant of Africa gets to be the first stop for the Butterfly Cosmetics experience which proudly carries the slogan, Looking Fabulous and Loving It,” so says April Smith from Buena Vista, Georgia, the brains behind this international cosmetic line.

    The rapid success and international interest in Butterfly Cosmetics subsequently inspired April to create and launch her couture clothing line, Laschon Kouture. The perfect marriage of haute couture and fabulous face make for an endless stream of inspiration for April. She debuted Laschon Kouture earlier this year with her fall/winter couture fashion line. These products will soon be available to consumers on close range in Nigeria.

  • Rock the Trend

    Rock the Trend

    On the fashion scene at the moment, men have been rocking the jalabiya which is originally meant to be worn my Muslim men usually for worship. As we know that fashion surely changes over time, the jalabiya now has stopped been an outfit for worship as you can wear them casually or even to an event. It looks smart and cool on every man, especially when you style it with a turban. Jalabiyas now can be sewn and designed with lovely embroideries or rather if you like, choose a ready- made one. All in one, the jalabiya is very perfect for any occasion, except you are going to work.

  • Gorgeous geometric styles

    Gorgeous geometric styles

    Most of us, if not all, would agree that Mathematics is not one easy subject to pull through with as all the calculations keep our heads busy, and because of this, we try as much as possible to run away from it. But this one in connection with fashion would surely interest you.

    The geometric dress comprises of bold prints that combine shapes like circles, octagons, triangles and the like. The whole combination is lovely and a little tutorial will pave your way to rocking the trend like a chic. Here is how to go about it:

    Geometric prints can be very tricky as dresses with larger prints make your curves appear bigger, while those with smaller prints make you look taller and still show the sexiness in you.

    You can mix prints, but this requires skills. It’s easier when you dress your top or bottom part in geometric prints and pair them with plain dresses. Dressing in geometric trousers and a plain peplum top looks adorable.

    If you are the office kind of girl, pick a knee-length geometric dress or skirt and do not overaccessorise. A piece of jewellery is fine. Try not to make your outfit look boring by adding a pop of colour to your outfit. Colours like orange, red and yellow would make the outfit look brilliant.

    For formal events, geometric dresses can go with a nude clutch and pumps. Playing to-match with your clutch and shoe is allowed

    Opt for mild make-up which includes a smoky eye and bold lips.

    Still scared of wearing geometric prints? Your homework has been done.

  • AMVCA red carpet fashion

    AMVCA red carpet fashion

    THIS year red carpet at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards was filled with everything from tuxedo to the most glamorous gowns. This year didn’t disappoint with Nollywood stars opting for shimmery and ravishing attire to make a statement on the red carpet.

    Off-white was the colour of the night with everyone from Eku Edewor,Chika Ike, Joselyn Dumas, Genevieve Nnaji and Mercy Aigbe wearing anything, but off white/neutral. Ibinabo Fiberesima opted for a shimmer look. Monalisa Chinda went for an army green flowing gown, while Funke Akindele’s blue gown was all about the cutouts.

    Kate Henshaw and Rita Dominic all put on red to turn heads and drop jaws. Agbani Darego looked her best ever with a gorgeous gown and complementary red lips. Waje looked dazzling in her tuxedo. Red has been a staple on the red carpet this year and stars who really want to stand out always know that red is the way to go.

  • VLISCO celebrates women

    VLISCO celebrates women

    VLISCO has dedicated the month of March all over the world to celebrate distinguished women who have made their mark in their chosen field.

    Three women, namely, Dr Olamide Orekurin, Adesuwa Onyenokwe and Esther Agbarakwe, have emerged as the Vlisco Women’s Month Award and they will be decorated in a ceremony on March 30 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. Also, popular Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke-Linus- a shining example of a woman who dared to dream and who has become an inspiring role model to young women in Nigeria and across Africa has being made the face of the campaign.

    “The distinguished women were chosen after much research into the works of these great women by different groups” said Adaeze Alilonu,Marketing Manager of Vlisco Nigeria. Mrs Adesuwa Onyenokwe, media practitioner and publisher of Todays Woman (TW),Dr Orekunrin, popularly known as the flying doctor and Esther Agbarakwe, an expert in Assisted Reproductive Family Health have emerged as role models and inspiration to younger women.

    “Vlisco believes that those who dare to dream will shape the future and as we honour these women and tell their stories, we hope many will be motivated to impact their communities.

    Different activities take place in the month of March that women will benefit from as shown on our site, dream.vlisco.com”, she said.

    Esther Agbarakwe, noted for being honoured by Melinda Gates, Bill Gates’ wife, thanked the company and hoped that their stories will inspire women in Nigeria, adding that her mum was fascinated by Vlisco and had patronized the quality ankara fabrics company.

    Adesuwa, who was equally present, noted that what Vlisco was doing was commendable.

    She said: “Vlisco has gone a bit extra to put smiles on the faces of women. When people see that Vlisco cares more than what you wear, they will love it more. We are not having too many good stories of recent from Nigeria. We hope that our stories will open up possibilities and bring smiles to faces of many.”

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  • Celebs at Florence Ita-Giwa’s birthday party

    Celebs at Florence Ita-Giwa’s birthday party

    SISI Abah Folawiyo and Princess Yewande Onilere joined Ireti Asemota at Senator Florence Ita-Giwa’s 68th birthday party.

    Close to 100 party goers descended on the Sky Lounge, Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos for this party with a star-studded entertainment line-up to make them happy.

    John Obayuwana, Lanre Ogunlesi, Dele Dosumu, Ben Bruce, Ali Bab, Betty Irabor, Nkiru Anumudu, Monalisa Chinda and Rita Dominic, to mention but a few, were among the guests on hand to celebrate the stylish birthday girl who donned nicely cut black attire for the affair.queen nkiru betty ire sisi