These days, most skin care ranges are packed with unique herbs that have properties useful for health and beauty remedies. Many beauty remedies based on indigenous African herbs have been passed down for hundreds of years, and have now been formulated into commercial products. Many of these products are manufactured in Africa and available for purchase in salons, drugstores and online. The next time you want to incorporate African remedies into your beauty routine, try using products with these natural African products or use a homemade remedy for old-fashioned African beauty.  
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Fashion Lounge, Fashion Industry Networking party is back with a Bang!
The event takes place on Thursday 6th October at the newly refurbished Ember Creek 32 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi.

The event which launched in July at Chrome has already been featured on MTV BASE, STV AND AIT, and in publications such as Elan, Bella Naija, Sleek weekly, Fab magazine online etc. We have had the likes of multi award winning singer Tiwa Savage and Fashion editor of Genevieve Magazine and Renowned Fashion Designer Mai Atafo grace the event and more. The aim of the event is to create exposure for new comers as well as help those in the industry accrue further business. Invited guests include make up artists, designers, magazines, models, photographers, bloggers and more. The event which is graced by upcomers to the industry as well as the movers and shakers, has fast become the most talked about fashion event in Nigeria. The monthly event which is the first of its kind, sets to introduce something new each month! Find out what they have in store for fashionistas this month.

Red Carpet starts 7pm prompt.

Attendance is invite only or Guestlist. For I’vs/press passes please contact:

Kemi Akande- 0813 838 1983
Rachael Taiwo-Akingbade-  0703 960 2167
For guestlist rsvp@fashionloungeng.com

@fashionloungeng (twiiter)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/fashion-lounge-fashion-networking-party/237954659557945    (Facebook)

According to a recent study nearly 90 percent of women have had an encounter with stretch marks. Genetics play a role as doctors say that if your mother had them, it’s likely that you will too.
There are also causes such as rapid weight gain and rapid weight loss that also lead to them. The most common time they appear is during pregnancy and those adolescent teen years when growth spurts occur.
They are most common during pregnancy and the teen years when growth spurts and increased levels of steroid hormones occur. Whether you’re a new mommy, or flaunting a thinner, or more voluptuous figure, here are a few tips to help you combat stretch marks.

American TV Personality/ Designer, Angela Simmons looked stunning as she rocked our very own Starfish Ànkárá Super Snap clutch in blue during the recently concluded Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.

Angela was spotted with the Urbanknit clutch at the front row of the Nanette Lepore Spring 2012 Fashion show at the Stage at Lincoln Centre on September 14, 2011.

Most of you know Angela from her feature (alongside her family) on the MTV reality TV show, “Run’s House” which follows the family life of her father (founding member of hip hop group Run-D.M.C) Rev. Run.

She also went on to star in a spin-off show called “Daddy’s Girls” with her sister Vanessa which follows their life as they start their business, Pastry.

View the pictures from New York Fashion week here www.mtv.com/photos/mtv-style-stars-at-new-york-fashion-week-2011

Rapper Ruggedman is set to unveil his female shoe line in his 20th Sept (which happens to be his birthday).
Ruggedman who has been running his fashion label for a while now, has a wide range of T.Shirts for men and women. His official launch which will be coming up in a few days ,will have his shoes in boutiques around Lagos and Abuja.

StyleMania Magazine hosts Funmi Iyanda to an exclusive party on Sunday, 25th of September, 2011. This event is proudly sponsored by Baileys, Spice TV, Kelechi Amadi- Obi Studios and Radisson Blu.

For Further enquires write to editor@maniamag.org or call 07058109821, 08060022099.

Despite her falling of the ramp, Lanre had a spanking collection . Her Spring 2012 collection, “Labour of Love” displayed intricate lacy details of color and vibe. Accessories were also as interesting as the designer spared no shade on the color wheel . Her Victorian edge still showed through - with the Lace fabric being the link . This collection was clearly devoid of bows and volumes and yet it was LDA .

Lisa Folawiyo - designer behind JBL and her team took us on an interesting adventure of fabric- Austrian lace,embellished ankara pieces and watercolor mixes . The quirky edge of the side bent traditional cap - Fila "topped " their accessory list asides the structured clutch bags .  We find the designer's unpredictable style rather interesting .

Prior to his event, Uk based Nigerian designer - Emmy Collins met with the Nigerian press and bloggers to herald his upcoming event - Emmy Collins Style Weekend . Below are images from the press parley . The EC style weekend comes up on the 30th of September in Lagos @ the Silverbird galleria- Victoria Island - lagos . 

Orange Culture is more than a line; it is a movement. A movement for men and women who don’t allow clothes determine who they are.Its a line for people who just enjoy colours. The designer Adebayo oke-Lawal has consistently been involved in a broad spectrum in fashion since he began designing at the tender age of 10 . His work ranges from styling and designing to journalism and writing . He has worked on several print platforms like 234next's Elan , FAB magazine and Ynaija , styling alongside partner- Bubaai.
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Who says black women can’t wear red lipstick?
The most flattering lip tones will be one or two shades darker than your natural lip color, according to makeup artists....


1. Women with fair skin, look great in lipstick shades such as nudes in a slightly apricot shade, pinks and light corals. Stay away from browns, which will appear blah.

2. Those with a medium skin tone can go a bit darker. You’ll look great in roses, mauves and berries. Skip the bright reds and consider a deep burgundy instead.

3. Deep plum, chocolate or red is fabulous with dark skin.Women with dark skin “can go in one of two directions: toward brown or purple. Think caramel or walnut for day, and plum or wine for evening.”
One big red lipstick no-no: It’s best not to match lips to your outfit.

....Isn't she Lovely......*Stevie Wonder's voice* The graceful Hafsat strikes a pose for the cover of TW. So much Fabulousity ......

Qome, The Clothing Company is a Nigerian label with purely bespoke designs which cuts across several product lines. The label's Independence Tees is currently being made, and you can expect them to be nothing similar to the regular kind you see around.

But here's the catch, Only 50 pieces are to be made and would be out first week in october. To guarantee availability, orders should be made on or before the 24th of this month, as the tees are pretty limited.

Qome The Clothing Company exists to serve its customers who dictate the trends themselves, with pieces 100% to specification. The label offers a bargain for the urban metro sexual working class man with discerning style and a recherche taste.

Qome, The Clothing Company brings to you Quality, Innovation and Fun.

SideView Style Awards 2011 taking place in Lagos on the 17th of December, Venue TBA. Votes can be sent in by email to styleawards@sideviewmagazine.com. Also, we are looking for designers, models and any other industry and non - industry people to be presenters for the 16 categories .
For categories and nominees , see after the break .

Lagos style week is aimed at providing a stage for new and independent designers in their real authentic African look in high definition. With the lack of financial inspiration in the Nigeria urban fashion scene, the
progress of emerging fashion designers are extremely limited and most designers face many trials and tribulations in order to match the success and exposure of that of high fashion designers in Europe and South Africa.Even more so, mainstream designers and labels are limited with international presence.
LSW will be linking Nigeria's best emerging designers with today's top fashion buyers as well as worldwide press coverage and clients. LSW can ensure collections displayed by designers or labels will be trend-setters
throughout seasons in both inner cities and suburban towns.

The  show will be taking place on the 26th and 27th of November and will display the works (10 design pieces) from 5 established and 20 emerging designers over both days @ the Incubator Victoria island Oniru Estate.

Ozora by xee(Ox) is a fashion label founded in 2009 by Xenia Ejidike. A graduate of history and international relations of the University of Nigeria. The label is an infusion of timeless and chic collections,each pieces captures the essence of classic form with a modern twist. The label combines different kinds of prints,pattern and fabrics to create evening wears,cocktail dresses,jumpsuits and ultra sophisticated and edgy chic styles for the bold,ageless and confident woman. The brand demograph are the young, matured, bold and classy women. Ozora by xee (Ox) has showcased two collections in Nigeria and is working towards making a mark in the fashion industry with clothes that transcend trends,time and culture.
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Virtue Clothiers is a fashion brand aimed at satisfying your every clothing need. We've been in the clothing industry for over 3 years. The brand currently has 3 clothing lines which are: -+234 Clothing Line: Its our unisex urban brand which is focused on tees, hoods, jackets, jeans and caps. The Pink Butterfly is our female line which deals in dresses, maxis, tops and cardigans -The Virtue line, its a unisex ready wear line that deals on polos, tops, blazers, cardigans, jackets, shorts, jeans and pants. Mr. Oladipo Abiola is the C.E.O Virtue Clothiers and part owner / Head of Marketing Ace Magazine. He's an Entrepreneur, Clothier and a Software Engineer. His educational background stems across Atlantic Hall, APTECH and University of Teeside where he studied Business Computing.

 

Check out exclusive photos of the winner and look out for our report from the event.

THE CONTESTANTS Chinwe Princess Ejere,Ruky Imalele ,Funmilayo Adeoye


Oiza Olayebi, Chidera Loveth Okoro, Udoma Owia


Rebecca Areola, Rita Ojo, Ruky Imalele


Ruth Okereafor, Sharon Egwurube


Ubi Mavefe, Saratu Iliyasu


THE JUDGES 

By - E 

Michelle Obama looks pretty in hot lush pink as she poses for the cover of the October issue of Essence magazine .

Our beloved and ever-stylish First Lady Michelle Obama smiles bright and poses pretty on the October issue of Essence magazine.
In the interview, she confesses to readers it was hard work transitioning from Chicago to the White House, saying:
“My story to young people around this country and around the world is, Don’t look at me as the First Lady first; look at me as Michelle Obama, a girl who grew up on the South Side of Chicago. Because I was there, and this is attainable. There is no magic to this. It is hard work….”
She also talks about being a role model and using her life experiences to inspire young women.. She is all glam , feminine and radiant in a gorgeous pink floral dress.
  

More pictures after the break