BLACK DRESS is an evening or cocktail dress, cut simply, often quite short though sometimes long. It is considered essential to a complete wardrobe by many women and fashion observers who believe it a “rule of fashion” that every woman should own a simple, elegant black dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion: be it birthday party, wedding, dinner night and sometimes casually you can still wear your black dress. Always know that anything goes with black when you are talking of combining colours together.
Category: Fashion
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Your hair, your look
MANY times we have come across this old saying that the “woman’s hair is her crowning glory”. This is one of the maxims in life that I quite believe in. For most women, having and craving for good hair is universal. This desire is beyond boundaries, and as much as possible, women want to have a soft, shiny and manageable hair that begs to be touched.
When your hair is beautiful, you feel a bit better above the rest. You feel well and your confidence and prestige become high there’s a sort of a WOW factor that oozes in your personality. This may also be the reason why some men are attracted to women with beautiful hair.
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Little White Dresses
WHAT’S hotter this season than a little white dress? This is not my first trend alert for the little white dress. But it really is a trend for this season, and if you are in any doubt, please take a look at the fashionistas who have successfully worn a little white dress (LWD) in the past months, starting with my favourite, Hadiza Okoya, in her well-structured look for her 25th birthday.
Imani Swank also wore a nice piece. She did it pretty much with less accessories too.
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Why Naomi Campbell refused to eat for 10 days
NAOMI CAMPBELL spoke to Net-a-Porter’s The Edit about her stunning appearance in the Versace Atelier FW13 couture show. Campbell was returning to the brand after 14 years, and she said the occasion filled her with many emotions, including insecurity, joy at reuniting with Donatella Versace and the overwhelming power of wearing amazing clothes. But instead of eating, she soothed her nerves with a liquid diet: “For 10 days, prior to the Versace show, I just drank juice-carrot, ginger and pineapple-to cleanse,” she said.
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Tips on how to look great during pregnancy
Do not limit yourself checking out clothes at the maternity section only. Be creative and think outside the box. You can mix and match clothes that are loose and stretchable even if it’s not at the maternity clothing section.
Dresses- Your old dresses can work as your maternity blouse. Pair it with soft, cotton, stretchable leggings. They will give you a great look.
Don’t be afraid to accessorize, although you should be more cautious in this area.
Colour- Be bold in choosing happy colours on your clothing. Colours have psychological effect on our mood. Choosing bright colours will help you uplift your mood.
Use make-up-It’s not that you have to stop using make-up, but be more cautious with what you put on to your skin that may affect the baby too. Use organic products or home-made organic ones. Putting on make-up enhances your beauty and not ruining it, so a touch of lip gloss, pinkish cheeks and clear skin is all you need to have a refreshing look.
Also, healthy diet helps a lot to improve how you look. Healthy food will give you healthy-looking skin and put you in a better mood.
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Don’t limit fashion when you are PREGNANT
ARE you pregnant for the first time or you are expecting another baby? You don’t have to be worried about looking trendy. With a little care and expertise, you can even look as gorgeous as you have always looked without pregnancy. Fashionista expectant mothers have changed the face of maternity wear. You don’t have to give up your style because of changes in certain part of your body.
The good news is that you can actually be pregnant, even heavily pregnant and still wear normal dresses and look trendy. Gone are the days of pregnant women dressing in drab, flowing boubou that were often colourless. The drab-looking mandatory maternity wear of yesteryears has given way to sexy trousers, skirt suits, stylish gowns and casuals like jeans trousers and simple tops. Also, maternity wear has been revolutionized from the former oversized, dull, boring, long flowing and drippy wear to trendy, stylish and stretchy gowns, tops (camisoles, tank tops and so on) of any design and trousers like Capri’s jeans.
Expectant mothers now go out in ranges of simple, but gorgeous wear. They use them at the office and at home, and some of them can still be used even after pregnancy.
Unlike before you, an expectant mother does not have to change your wear during pregnancy. For ease and comfort, go for skirts and trouser suits. As a rule, go for trousers that have elastic bands in place of zips or buttons.
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Owanbe unveils 100 Models
ON Sunday, December15, at the Ruby Gardens, Lekki, Lagos,the indigenous fashion trailblazer, the Chief Executive Officer of Owanbe Clothing’s, Mr Ola-Abraham Emmanuel, will unveil her maiden event 100 Models, One Fashion Show, One Label.
The event will be graced by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; Minister of Trade and Investment, Mr. Olusegun Aganga; Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola; Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun; all first ladies and commissioners for culture and tourism of the six south west states; selected traditional rulers; business tycoons and personalities from different sectors.
Abraham said the project is an initiative to promote Nigerian fabrics and designs and create job opportunities for our youths.
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Models on runway in Ankara
IT was glam and poise as models in different varieties of ankara catwalked on the runway created by LKA Fabrics.
It was fashion, music and fun as the organizers, LKA Fabrics, made sure the event got the attention of passengers who were taking a flight out of Lagos.
The buzz created at the MMA2 Departure Lounge was the unveiling of a new retail store located at the local airport as guests and dignitaries were gathered to see varieties of Ankara, namely Super Wax Hollandis, Java and others.
LKA Fabrics is the only exclusive boutique store of Vlisco in Nigeria and also the topmost priority in the selection of new designs by Vlisco.
According to Mrs Kunmi Abdul, MD of LKA Fabrics, Vlisco adds beauty to African culture through quality designs.
“Our stores are designed to accommodate our customers and special offers are Goody Bags, 5% discount on all sales with competitive prices and online presence making it easy to access us. Also we have been invited by Vlisco to the launch of their new African print in Netherlands,” she said.
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Salon, Multi-Device host stylists
SALON magazine in conjunction with Multi-Devices Communications Ltd recently hosted 40 hairstylists within the south south and south west region of the country. They participated in a hair workshop and competitions to qualify for the grand finale of Nigeria Hair Show. The south south hair workshop was held in Port Harcourt and that of the south west was held at the Ay Garden in Lagos. This year’s preliminary event involved a photo selection process, as participants were judged based on creativity and finishing through a photo contest.
Among salons that qualified for the grand finale of the competition were Make Me Salon,Togo Naija Salon, Mescoly Salon, Oshbico Cosmetology ,The Best Salon, Princess Gold Beauty Palace, Yintob Beauty School and Nafowa Salon.
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Strut in elegant heels like a rock star
HIGH heel shoes have captured the imagination of fashion buffs this season. And nothing guarantees you that special look than a stylishly and perfectly cut shoes. With the help of the right footwear, you can move from looking ordinary to looking very fabulous.
Today’s high heel shoes are more stylish and are usually worn over all kind of dresses. They are everything you could want in a pair of sexy shoes, from strap sandals, peep toe to covered shoes with sexy heel shoes. Stilettos shoes, after the 80s, disappeared and they then reappeared; they are the most elegant shoes of the season. They are a must-have for women of style, who need to look classy and different.
The pattern and style may vary per season, but the high heels shoes will forever remain in fashion.
How to wear high heels
YOU have always loved wearing high heels, but after a few hours you feel tired. Did you ever want to know how to wear high heels and dot feel any pain?
•Buy shoes with soft inner soles.
•Wear high heels only when you don’t have to walk a lot.
•Wear high heels for work and special occasions. Times that are more suitable for high heels include activities such as birthday parties, graduation parties, church, etc. and remember, all depends on how much dancing you do and how comfortable you are in high heels.
*Don’t step toe first or place your heels and toes on the ground at the same time. Walk the same way you would with flats; with each step you take, place your heel on the ground first, and then the ball of your foot/toes.