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  • Stylish WIVES OF CLERGIES

    MANY of Nigeria’s front line pastors are feted and treated like celebrities. They have a huge following, dress to the nines and also ooze charisma.

    Not surprisingly, these pastors’ wives, who also double as pastors in their husbands’ ministries, are also celebrities in their own rights.

    But the women in this group do not merely bask in the glow of their spouses’ accomplishments. They are powerful speakers, able leaders and, for some, successful businesspersons. Those who adore and follow these pastors’ wives do not do so only because of their ability to preach the gospel but also because many of them are fashion pacesetters and leaders.

    What do these pastors wives have in common besides being married to sprit-filled and well-known men of God? They are beautiful, intelligent and stylish!

    From mounting the pulpit to attending conferences and showing support for their better halves, most of these ‘Pastors Mrs’ and ‘Mommy GOs’ are not mere appendages or handbags of their spouses. Although they mostly dress simple, they have unique, classy and faddish dress sense without necessarily going overboard.

    Join us as we embark on a journey that will intimate you with the personalities and lifestyles of these fashion-setting, spirit-filled and stylish wives of Nigerian pastors.

     

    Nike Adeyemi

    Nike is the wife of Pastor Sam Adeyemi of Daystar Christian Centre; one of Lagos’ biggest churches for the young and trendy. The beautiful, tall and smart wife of Pastor Adeyemi, is the founder of The Real Woman Foundation.

    Nike, who is also the deputy senior pastor at Daystar, speaks at local and international conferences. In addition to these, she is a quiet but engaging activist who initiates trainings and programmes to empower women.

    Pastor Adeyemi dresses simply, but her sublime elevated taste in fashion items and accessories shows in the things she wears.

     

    Ifeanyi Adefarasin

    Ifeanyi Adefarasin is the wife of the popular Nigerian pastor, Paul Adefarasin, the founder of the House On The Rock Church. She founded the Woman to Woman Ministry with the goal of letting the women know that they have support and that they have power.

    Pastor Ifeanyi, a former beauty queen and banker, has a passion for the voiceless and downtrodden. Her late father was a well-respected professor of medicine. When she speaks, she has a practical approach to life and issues, and this quality has won her a sizeable following.

    Ifeanyi has a thing for long, sometimes very bright, flowing dresses that accentuates her good height and glowing skin.

     

    Ibidun Ighodalo

    Ibidun is the wife of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo of the Trinity House Ministries International. An ex-beauty queen and chief executive officer of upscale events company, Elizabeth R, is one of the prettiest women on the celebrity scene. She is smart, business savvy and well connected.

    Her successes in business has inspired a generation of young businesswomen, especially in the events sector. Ibidun is a bold fashion explorer and adventurer. Her fashion sense is very well above average and she rarely takes wrong steps.

     

    Funke Felix-Adejumo

    Stylish Reverend (Mrs) Funke Felix-Adejumo is the president of the Funke Felix-Adejumo Foundation and wife of the president of Agape Christian Ministries with headquarters in Akure, Ondo State, Bishop Felix Adejumo.

    An accomplished pastor and teacher, she is widely popular among female Christians and people of other faith. She preaches with a folksy, down-to-earth style and does not shy away from controversy.

    She dresses classy and uses the best of accessories.

     

    Dr. Nkoyo Rapu

    Modest Pastor Nkoyo Rapu, a lawyer by profession, is one half of the socially conscious couple behind one of the most active religious organisations working to rehabilitate drug addicts and victims of sexual abuse.

    Her husband, Pastor Tony Rapu, is the pastor and founder of This Present House in Lekki. A woman of diverse interests and skills, her desire to support the less privileged led her to establish the Bethesda Child Support Agency in 2001.

    The agency runs schools in some parts of Lagos and Ogun states which provides free education to poor students. She was the visionary and founder of the notable Redeemer’s International Primary School and Redeemer’s International Secondary School.

    Her dress sense is simple but often elegant and business-like. Her simple style often exudes power. Nkoyo also gives speeches and lectures.

     

    Omodele Fatoyinbo

    Pretty co-senior Pastor Modele Fatoyinbo is the wife of Biodun Fatoyinbo, the senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Abuja.

    Pastor Fatoyinbo is a power dresser, so it is no surprise that his better half also has an unrivalled fashion sense. Her dresses and accessories are usually top of the range, but Modele has a humble and accessible reputation. Modele, the host of the annual Woman of Color Conference, is an author and speaker.

     

    Siju Iluyomade

    One of Nigeria’s most gorgeous female ministers, Pastor Siju Iluyomade, is the convener and founder of Arise Women Conference, and wife of the senior pastor Idowu Iluyomade of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David Parish, Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Siju is super stylish. Her parish, City of David, is reputed as one of Nigeria’s richest churches attended by some of the country’s corporate titans. A group which she leads recently provided over 12,000 Nigerians with basic items and medical drugs.

  • STYLISH BELL SLEEVE TREND

    STYLISH BELL SLEEVE TREND

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    WHEN it comes to sleeves, nothing adds more drama than the bell. Usually skinny through the bicep, the trumpet sleeves bells out around the elbow or wrist. A 70s fashion trend that made a huge comeback, bell sleeves is one of the hottest trends this season.

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    Bell sleeves give a feminine and fabulous look; it makes a great street style statement. For that chic and elegant look, pair your bell sleeves with jeans, shorts, pencil skirts and flared pants.

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  • Audi S5: stylish, refined

    Audi S5: stylish, refined

    The 2016 Audi S5 is remarkably easy to drive; power from the supercharged V6 is awesome and unlike many V6 engines, this one is virtually vibration-free, even at redline. The standard steering system manages to be both calm on the highway and responsive in turns, writes TAJUDEEN ADEBANJO

    If one is considering a sport-luxury coupe or convertible, you are probably looking for invigorating performance, sexy styling and a refined, intimate cabin. The 2016 Audi S5 delivers in all of those areas. Based on the regular four-cylinder A5, the S5 turns up the heat with a supercharged V6 that provides blistering acceleration. It also boasts a tauter suspension, bigger brakes and subtle aesthetic upgrades inside and out that convey the car’s sporting intent.

    The 2016 Audi S5’s eye-catching yet restrained styling is the perfect complement to its refined performance.

    But the S5 isn’t the kind of performance car that feels amped up all the time. With its supple ride, effective noise insulation and supportive seats, the Audi also excels on long road trips and in everyday driving. All-wheel drive is standard, of course, so if one live in a snowbelt state, there is no need to garage your S5 for the winter. And if is about fuel economy, the S5 returns up to 21 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which is impressive for a car with this kind of zip.

    Drawbacks are few but notable. For one thing, the cramped backseat is better for personal items than people, though that is not too unusual for this type of vehicle. For another, the S5 has been around for a while, and its technology offerings are showing their age. The base Premium Plus trim doesn’t come standard with Bluetooth audio, for example, and it also gets a basic version of the MMI infotainment system with awkward dash-mounted controls. Users will need to add the expensive technology package or spring for the Prestige trim in order to rectify these flaws, and either way, one still stuck with Audi’s proprietary digital music interface instead of the USB connectivity that most rivals include.

     

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    The 2016 Audi S5 is offered in coupe and convertible (cabriolet) body styles. The latter features a power-operated soft top and a wind blocker. Both are available in Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels.

    Available as a coupe or convertible, the Audi S5 is just as easy to live with everyday as it is thrilling to pilot around turns.

    Standard Premium Plus features include 18-inch wheels with summer tires, xenon headlights, LED running lights and taillights, an S5-specific body kit, auto-dimming mirrors with exterior heating, keyless entry and ignition, selectable driving settings (known as Audi Drive Select), shift paddles for the automatic transmission, tri-zone automatic climate control, heated eight-way power front sport seats (with four-way power lumbar), driver memory functions, a color driver information center, a Bang and Olufsen sound system, Bluetooth phone connectivity, a dash-mounted MMI electronics controller, a 6.5-inch display, a CD player, Audi’s proprietary digital music interface (with an iPod cable), a SD card slot and satellite radio.

    In addition, the coupe gets a tilt-only sunroof, leather and simulated suede upholstery and 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, while the convertible gets premium leather upholstery and 50/50-split folding rear seatbacks.

    The Prestige trim adds adaptive headlights and the technology package, which includes Bluetooth streaming audio, Audi Connect with online services and mobile WiFi, a navigation system, voice controls, an upgraded MMI system with a larger display and console-mounted controls, a CD player, HD radio, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera and a blind-spot monitor. The technology package can also be added to the Premium Plus trim as an option.

    Going with the Prestige also lets user opts for the driver assistance package, which adds adaptive steering and adaptive cruise control with a forward collision mitigation system. Prestige coupes are additionally eligible for a Luxury package, which adds comfort front seats with less aggressive bolstering and upgraded leather upholstery with extended coverage.

    All coupes can be equipped with a Black Optic package that includes special 19-inch wheels, high-gloss black exterior trim, body-color exterior mirrors and the upgraded leather upholstery that is in the convertible. New for 2016 is a coupe-only Black Optic Plus package that adds 20-inch wheels and gloss-black exterior mirrors.

    All convertibles, meanwhile, are eligible for a comfort package that features ventilated comfort front seats with perforated leather upholstery and a neck-level heating system.

     

    Powertrains and performance

     

    The Audi S5 is motivated by a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine rated at 333 hp and 325 pound-feet of torque. The coupe comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. A seven-speed automated manual transmission is optional on the coupe and standard on the Cabriolet. Every S5 features all-wheel drive, which can be enhanced with an optional sport differential that actively distributes torque between the rear wheels for optimal cornering precision.

    An S5 coupe equipped with the automated manual transmission (and pre-programmed launch mode) accelerated from a standstill to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds. The convertible did the same job in a competitive 5.3 seconds.

    The convertible also achieves 21 mpg combined (18 city/26 highway). A coupe with the automated manual registered a surprising 23 mpg on the diverse 120-mile.

     

    Safety

     

    The S5 comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side and knee airbags and (in the coupe) full-length side curtain airbags. A blind-spot monitoring system, a rear-view camera and front and rear parking sensors are included in the Technology package, which is standard on the Prestige trim and optional on Premium Plus. In addition, the Prestige trim can be optionally equipped with an adaptive cruise control system (via the Driver Assistance package) that includes an audible warning if a frontal impact is imminent and automatic brake application if necessary.

     

    Interior design and special features

     

    The S5’s highly appealing interior boasts a tastefully understated design and high-quality materials. There are some functional shortcomings, however. The dash-mounted MMI controller that is standard on the Premium Plus trim, for example, isn’t nearly as easy to operate as the console-mounted controller you get with the upgraded system in the technology package. That system also features simplified menus, a slightly larger screen and Bluetooth streaming audio. USB connectivity, however, is unavailable.

    The S5’s sophisticated cabin boasts high-quality materials and supportive seats.

    The S5’s standard front sport seats are quite comfortable on long road trips, while also providing plenty of lateral support to keep driver planted during hard cornering.

     

  • Sweatshirt Timeless & stylish

    SWEATSHIRTS still rock despite the erratic weather.

    A sweatshirt is perhaps a type of sweater, but made of fabrics and cut similar to sweatpants.  A sweatshirt is a variation of a sweater intended for sport or casual wear.

    It is fashioned out of cotton jersey material, as opposed to a knit textile. Sweatshirts are also most exclusively casual attire, and not semi-formal as some other sweaters may be. Sweatshirts may or may not have a zipper.

    How to rock it:

    *From work to weekend; from 8 to 5, keep your colours solid and neutral. Weekends and nights call for creativity.

    *A sweatshirt and a black pant are timeless and stylish. But if you are going for a younger look, try a plaid or checked sweatshirt

    *Lastly, go for the perfect fit.

  • Staying stylish and warm this Harmattan

    Staying stylish and warm this Harmattan

    Although most designers showed at least a jacket or two in their new year collections, a few of them concentrated on harmattan wear, and even when they showed warmth clothing on the runway, they were frequently paired with stilettos, rather than  well covered shoes, which  would certainly be more practical. Because January is the harmattan month of the year in Nigeria, it’s only natural that most women will need to bundle up to keep warm when they go out during this period.  Sometimes it’s difficult to be stylish when we are wrapped head to toe in thick clothing.   We bring you some ideas on how to update your look in this period. It’s wrong to think that there is no place for fashion during harmattan as we have to pull thick fabrics in order to keep warm.

    Now, there is a way to stay in style during these month because the easiest thing to do is to choose the right accessories. A great jacket, neck scarf, cute hat/cap, turtleneck dress and sweater can update your look in no time; make it classier and more stylish. The fashion trend for January is all about warmth!

    Harmattan essentials

    -Natural fruity lip balms

    -Black blazer or boy friend jacket

    -Hand lotion in your bag or office

    -scarf for the hair and neck

    -Essential oil and vitamin in-based body cream or African shear butter populary known as Ori.

    Stocking or leg warmer to keep the feet warm throughout the day.

  • RAV4: Impressive, stylish, aggressive

    RAV4: Impressive, stylish, aggressive

    The 2013 Toyota RAV4 possesses a six-speed transmission to replace the old four-speed automatic, which improves the RAV4’s fuel economy. It has been given style that is more sculpted and aggressive, enhanced by a body that is an inch narrower, lower and nearly an inch closer to the ground, writes TAJUDEEN ADEBANJO with agency addition

    n just half a decade, crossover Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) have become popular choices among car buyers. It is no accident; the full-size SUV craze of 10 years ago had most drivers addicted to their cavernous cargo spaces, elevated driving positions and eye-watering gasoline bills. The Toyota RAV4 was among the first models to downsize that addiction into a manageable package.

    With the 2013 Toyota RAV4, the fourth generation of the popular crossover, the automaker has given and also taken away. Notably, the RAV4 no longer offers a V6. Although the burly six-cylinder could catapult the mild grocery hauler from zero to 60 mph in just 7.3 seconds, it was more engine than the RAV ever needed and few buyers signed on for it. The 2013 RAV4 also dispenses with a third-row seat, another option that Toyota says fewer shoppers deemed important.

    The RAV4 does, however, get a six-speed transmission to replace the old four-speed automatic, which in turn improves the RAV4’s fuel economy. It has been given styling that is more sculpted and aggressive, enhanced by a body that is an inch narrower, an inch lower and nearly an inch closer to the ground. The new RAV4 also gets a roof-hinged liftgate, thereby eliminating the old design that swung out to the right and hindered curbside loading.

    The RAV4’s redesign could not have come soon enough. The small crossover class is full of interesting choices, including the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and Mazda CX-5. With impressive styling, a contemporary look and feel to its cabin and electronics, loads of cargo capacity and improved fuel economy, the RAV4 reclaims its standing as a top choice for a small crossover SUV.

    Body styles

    The RAV4 is a five-passenger compact crossover offered in LE, XLE and Limited trim levels. The LE comes standard with 17-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, power folding mirrors, rear privacy glass, full power accessories, air-conditioning, cruise control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a 60/40-split and reclining second-row seat, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, and a six-speaker sound system with six-inch touchscreen, a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and an iPod/USB audio interface.

    The XLE adds 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, heated side mirrors, roof rails, a sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control and sportier front seats. An optional package further adds a navigation system, Toyota’s Entune smartphone integration system, satellite radio, HD radio and voice controls.

    The top-level Limited comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, a height-adjustable power liftgate, keyless entry/ignition, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat with memory settings, heated front seats and premium synthetic leather upholstery. The navigation system with Entune is available and can be bundled with a premium 11-speaker JBL audio system.

    Powertrains and performance

    The RAV4 is powered by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder that produces 176 horsepower and 172 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic is standard, and the RAV4 is available with either front- or all-wheel drive.

    Toyota says the front-drive RAV4 will accelerate from zero to 60 in 8.9 seconds. The front-drive RAV4 returns an EPA-estimated 24 mpg city/31 mpg highway/26 combined, about the same as the CR-V and Escape. The all-wheel-drive model, meanwhile, achieves 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined.

    Safety

    Antilock disc brakes, stability control, traction control, whiplash-reducing front head restraints, front-seat side airbags, a driver knee airbag and full-length side curtain airbags come standard on every 2013 Toyota RAV4. The Limited model offers optional blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert systems.

    Interior design and special features

    The new RAV4 features a striking new interior design that shares themes with the new Camry and Avalon models. Pronounced angles and lines form a more streamlined dash and center stack, replacing the rounded, pedestrian look of the outgoing model. It is a distinctly modern look, and overall interior materials quality is better than average for this class.

    It still embodies practicality, though. The rear seats recline, but no longer slide fore and aft, the result of the RAV4 scrapping its optional third row. Behind the rear seats are 38.4 cubic feet of cargo space, which opens up to a generous 73.3 cubes when the second row is folded – one of the largest capacities in the class.

    The almost flat load floor is also quite low for the class, minimising the strain of loading groceries, household project materials or even just a couple of large dogs. In a significant break from tradition, the new RAV4 gains a roof-hinged liftgate (height-adjustable on the Limited), replacing the right side-hinged design that often impeded easy curbside loading.