The Kardashians Sue Star Magazine Over Sweatshop Allegations
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HOUSE OF NWOCHA debuts new collection
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The House of Nwocha summer 2011 collection is a collection that can simply be termed as "Whimsical" . Light and Airy , colorful and quirky are the main ingredients for this collection . The pieces spread tales of romantic garden settings of dresses in separates of Silks and organza to the Flirty Crepe de Chine dresses with smoked waist lines. The cascade of colors on the blouses using wall paper floral chiffon in peach and Aquamarine mixed with hyper modern stenciled white lace bring back the subtle warmth of long summer days.
According to the designer ....for this collection, I wanted everything as light as a feather . I wanted the pieces to feel lost in the wind.... The clothes include typical high fashion techniques such as intricate bead work, feathers and smoked waists.
THIS COLLECTION WAS SHOWN AT THE 2011 AFRICAN FASHION WEEK LONDON
Halle Berry Stuns in Revlon Campaign
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While Olivia Wilde acquits herself admirably in the just-released ColorStay 16-Hour Eyeshadow ad.
Wearing a shimmery backless dress, the stunner offers a sexy backward glance as she flaunts icy blue lids courtesy of the brand's Inspired shade. Resistance is futile, boys.
COVER GIRLS - Nicole Scherzinger, Katy Perry, Rachel Bilson
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20 Moments that Rocked the Fashion World in 2011
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From Pippa Mania to Kardashian - amia to the downfall of John Galliano, 2011 was marked by the beautiful, the strange and of course, the controversial. Check out the year's most unforgettable moments.
When the news broke of a French lingerie brand dedicated to children—complete with a highly sexualized and inappropriate lookbook starring said children—the media was thrown into a frenzy. The images of four-year-olds posing in bras and panties took the question of the year—how young is too young?—to a whole new level.
3. Emmanuelle Alt takes over Vogue Paris:
When Carine Roitfeld resigned her post at Vogue Paris late last year, to say that we were devastated would be a gross understatement. The woman is irreplaceable! Alas, someone had to take her place, and after months of speculation, Emmanuelle Alt was named her successor. The magazine’s former fashion director chose Gisele to cover the April issue—her first as editor-in-chief—and the result was, well, a little boring. From the beginning of her reign, Alt claimed that she had no plans to change French Vogue or take it in a more commercial direction, but that remains to be seen.
4. Andrej Pejic being named the 98th sexiest woman in the world by FHM and the backlash:
The fact that the androgynous male model had been named #98 on FHM‘s list of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World flew relatively under the radar, likely because Andrej’s entry was mysteriously absent from the magazine’s website. Eventually, a screenshot of the scathing article surfaced, in which the author calls Andrej a “thing” and says that he needed a “sick bucket” when he heard that the model had aspirations of becoming a Victoria’s Secret model. Following the inevitable shitstorm, the publication ended up apologizing, citing a lack of copy editing as the reason that the piece ran in the first place. Whatever you say, guys. This atrocity came on the heels of an equally infuriating story, in which Barnes & Noble forced Dossier to censor its cover that featured a topless Pejic at the magazine’s own expense.
5. Christophe Decarnin leaving Balmain:
7. The global Fashion Calendar fiasco:
What better way to end a year than to have an all-out war between all of the major Fashion Week cities? Long story short, New York Fashion Week planned to push back a week so that design teams wouldn’t have to work on Labor Day, and Milan subsequently scheduled their fashion week so that it would clash with London and New York. Obviously, this is a huge problem, and it didn’t take long before things started getting really catty. Stubborn Milan wanted to announce its own dates—”let the best Fashion Week win,” they said—which led Condé Nast International chairman Jonathan Newhouse to announce that every international Vogue editor would boycott the Milan shows if they moved earlier. Eventually, Milan caved—with a few conditions, mind you—but we’re guessing this situation will probably continue to rear its ugly head sometime in 2012. Here’s to the new year!
8. The rise and fall of @CondeElevator:
On August 6th, an anonymous tweeter who claimed that he or she was a Condé Nast employee, started sharing gossipy tidbits overheard in the elevators of the famed 4 Times Square. The conversations that occurred were almost too juicy to be true—vapid, snooty, catty, eating disorder-oriented—and the Twitter account amassed a whopping 60,000 followers in less than a week. The corporate folks at Condé Nast were not amused by the stunt, and a widely publicized witch hunt to find the culprit began. @CondeElevator was shut down a mere six days after it appeared, but the industry will likely remember this genius attempt at rebellion for a long time—not unlike @NoBtotheS who rose to fashion PR fame in 2010.
10. The Thylane Blondeau modeling scandal:
Carine Roitfeld found herself in some hot water for a sultry spread featuring very young girls in the Tom Ford-edited December/January 2011 issue of Vogue Paris. One of the models was 10-year-old French stunner Thylane Blondeau, and it came to our attention shortly after that there was a Tumblr solely dedicated to pictures of her. While the majority of the photos were tasteful, age-appropriate, and showed off Thylane’s incredible beauty, the inevitable backlash came—and fast. Not only did this story hit Good Morning America, Thylane’s own mother got involved, posting an open letter on her Facebook page before shutting it down for good.
11. The YSL vs. Christian Louboutin “Red Soles” suit:
So this happened—famed shoe designer Christian Louboutin filed a lawsuit against YSL in April for trademark infringement, claiming that red-soled shoes are a signature that is associated with his brand name. Louboutin lost it when YSL’s Cruise 2011 collection showed four styles of shoes with red bottoms, and the designer wanted them to be discontinued immediately. Not shockingly, the court ruled that “the color red” on the soles of shoes could not be granted trademark protection, and when this case ran on national news outlets like Huffington Post, MSNBC, and CNN, the world shared a good laugh.
12. Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen wedding dress:
On Friday, April 29th, Katherine Middleton married Prince William at Westminster Abbey, wearing a one-of-a-kind wedding gown by Sarah Burton. The speculation surrounding the dress was pretty insane—the McQueen camp adamantly denied any involvement in creating the Duchess of Cambridge’s gown, and bookies in the UK probably made a killing from people betting on who the designer would be. The legendary garment went on display at Buckingham Palace over the summer, and it drew a record-breaking crowd of over 600,000 people. Over 650,000 people stood in long lines to see the McQueen retrospective at the Met. Now, Burton is one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. Kate’s choice to wear Alexander McQueen was not only a triumph for British fashion, but also an incredible tribute to the late designer who had passed away the previous year.
13. Kanye West’s fashion show bomb:
2011 was the year of the Kanye West fashion rumors. First, he was going to enroll in the prestigious masters program at Central Saint Martins in London. Next, there were whispers of the rapper showing a Spring 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week with the help of Louise Wilson. And then came the talk of Raf Simons leaving Jil Sander to join forces with West on his new endeavor. After all of the speculation, what actually came about was an exclusive runway show in Paris, and one of the most critically slammed collections since Lindsay Lohan’s stint at Ungaro. Although every editor and buyer of importance was in attendance, the ill-fitting clothing and the collection’s lack of focus far overshadowed West’s star power.
14. Lady Gaga becomes fashion’s biggest muse:
It wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to say that Mother Monster was the most influential figure in fashion this year. In March, she walked the runway for her BFF and stylist Nicola Formichetti’s first womenswear show for Thierry Mugler, and that was just the beginning. Since then, she’s covered Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, penned a column in V, had free reign of the Versace archives for her “Edge of Glory” music video, got her own holiday workshop at Barneys New York, and published an intimate book of photos from her epic Monster Ball tour, shot by Terry Richardson. Lucky for you, little monsters, Lady Gaga shows no sign of slowing down in 2012.
15. Kate Moss’ wedding:
It’s obvious that no wedding in the UK could top that of Kate Middleton and Prince William in 2011, but one came pretty damn close: Kate Moss and Jamie Hince tied the knot on July 1 with a celebration that was fondly referred to as “Mosstock.” The bride wore a bohemian, intricately embroidered gown by John Galliano, who made a controversial appearance in Moss’ Mario Testino-shot wedding portraits that ran as an exclusive in the September issue of Vogue. With guests like Daphne Guinness, Carine Roitfeld, Marc Jacobs, and Lara Stone, and an angelic group of flower girls that included Moss’ daughter Lila Grace and supermodel-to-be little sister Lottie, the three-day event was a fashion fairy tale.
16-Beyonce’s Pregnancy Debut
Beyonce deserves a prize for this year’s most dramatic pregnancy revelation. She didn’t let an exclusive media interview or a tweet take away the glory of the moment. Her elegant red carpet announcement of the pregnancy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards and again at the end of an electrifying performance of “Love on Top,” triggered a media frenzy and resulted in a new Twitter record.
The news of Beyonce and her husband, Jay-Z, expecting a child, broke the Twitter record of "most tweets per second recorded for a single event,” receiving 8,868 tweets per second.
The revelation shot up the viewership of MTV Video Music Awards of 2011, setting the record of most-watched broadcast in MTV history, pulling in 12.4 million viewers.
Google reported that “Beyonce Pregnant” was the most searched term from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2011, reaching “breakout levels” – a term used by Google to describe a search with an increase of over 5,000 percent.
The world continued to be obsessed over the pregnancy and, in October, strong rumors started circulating that Beyonce was faking her pregnancy, triggered by a video broadcast on the Australian television program, “Sunday Night.” Her belly mysteriously folded as she sat down on a couch, leading to the video and photos of the same going viral on the Internet, in blogs and mainstream news sites alike. Her representative issued a statement denouncing the claims as "stupid, ridiculous and false."
17-DIY Ombre Everything — Whether you had ombre hair, nails, or your very own dip-dyed shirt, this DIY trend made the rounds from fashion to beauty. The best part about it was its low-maintenance — lazy girls everywhere know the power of a look that hides grow-out and
Another significant moment for the year 2011 is the awarding of designer Victoria Beckham as the Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards
allows for some messiness!
19-DESIGNER AND RETAIL COLLABORATIONS
First there was the Versace for H&M collaboration that had everyone in a frenzy and now Marni for H&M is the next partnership to hit the headlines and everyone’s shopping lists. The Italian label’s Consuelo Castiglioni is to create a spring collection for men and women that will go on sale on 8 March 2012 and promises all Marni’s signature prints and colours.
Locally, Mr Price teamed up with the 2011 winner of the ELLE New Talent Designer Search, Cleo Droomer, and Edgars’ collaborations with Thula Sindi, Black Coffee, Christopher Strong and Clive Rundle also created a stir.
20-Missoni For Target Madness —In-store cat fights, criminally high markups, website takedowns… the Missoni for Target collection was probably the most anticipated and shopped for designer collaboration in history. Ranging from dresses to patio furniture, the huge collection prompted both suburban moms and urban dwellers to stalk Target.com before sunrise (which they promptly broke).
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1. Komplete Kardashian overload:
A day could not go by in 2011 without some sort of Kardashian coverage, and come to think of it, it seemed like every new product released this year had these ladies hacking it. Due to their less-than-stellar taste level, they stayed relatively far removed from the fashion heavy hitters—until recently. In the last 12 months, they’ve knocked off designer bags for their Kardashian Kollection at Sears, made false claims about the Skechers line of “Shape-ups” shoes, created a media frenzy around Kim’s Vera Wang wedding dress, and tried to preen their half sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner for the cutthroat world of runway modeling. Our parting message to the Kardashians as 2011 comes to a close? Kut the krap.The Rise of the Kardashians
2. The Jours Après Lunes lingerie line for children:
When Carine Roitfeld resigned her post at Vogue Paris late last year, to say that we were devastated would be a gross understatement. The woman is irreplaceable! Alas, someone had to take her place, and after months of speculation, Emmanuelle Alt was named her successor. The magazine’s former fashion director chose Gisele to cover the April issue—her first as editor-in-chief—and the result was, well, a little boring. From the beginning of her reign, Alt claimed that she had no plans to change French Vogue or take it in a more commercial direction, but that remains to be seen.
The fact that the androgynous male model had been named #98 on FHM‘s list of the 100 Sexiest Women in the World flew relatively under the radar, likely because Andrej’s entry was mysteriously absent from the magazine’s website. Eventually, a screenshot of the scathing article surfaced, in which the author calls Andrej a “thing” and says that he needed a “sick bucket” when he heard that the model had aspirations of becoming a Victoria’s Secret model. Following the inevitable shitstorm, the publication ended up apologizing, citing a lack of copy editing as the reason that the piece ran in the first place. Whatever you say, guys. This atrocity came on the heels of an equally infuriating story, in which Barnes & Noble forced Dossier to censor its cover that featured a topless Pejic at the magazine’s own expense.
Fall 2011 Fashion Week in Paris was dramatic enough with the whole Galliano situation unfolding, but things got even darker when the creative mind behind Balmain was not present at his show in March, reportedly due to a nervous breakdown that landed him in a mental hospital. It wasn’t long before it was revealed that Decarnin had been absent from the label for months—likely due to creative differences with the brand’s management—and that the collection was taken over by his in-house team and stylist Melanie Ward. The young (and very hot) Balmain womenswear designer Olivier Rousteing was promptly promoted to fill Decarnin’s position, but news of his departure and his possible buckling under the pressure of his position came as a very sad shock.
6-Victoria’s Secret Annual Fashion Show
When the discussion is about fashion and glamor, can the chic Victoria's Secret Angels and the annual fashion show be avoided? Absolutely not! The VS show is a much awaited fashion event of the year and this year, it was no different. Attended by a host of celebrities and fashionistas, the fashion show left yet another historical print in the industry.
What better way to end a year than to have an all-out war between all of the major Fashion Week cities? Long story short, New York Fashion Week planned to push back a week so that design teams wouldn’t have to work on Labor Day, and Milan subsequently scheduled their fashion week so that it would clash with London and New York. Obviously, this is a huge problem, and it didn’t take long before things started getting really catty. Stubborn Milan wanted to announce its own dates—”let the best Fashion Week win,” they said—which led Condé Nast International chairman Jonathan Newhouse to announce that every international Vogue editor would boycott the Milan shows if they moved earlier. Eventually, Milan caved—with a few conditions, mind you—but we’re guessing this situation will probably continue to rear its ugly head sometime in 2012. Here’s to the new year!
On August 6th, an anonymous tweeter who claimed that he or she was a Condé Nast employee, started sharing gossipy tidbits overheard in the elevators of the famed 4 Times Square. The conversations that occurred were almost too juicy to be true—vapid, snooty, catty, eating disorder-oriented—and the Twitter account amassed a whopping 60,000 followers in less than a week. The corporate folks at Condé Nast were not amused by the stunt, and a widely publicized witch hunt to find the culprit began. @CondeElevator was shut down a mere six days after it appeared, but the industry will likely remember this genius attempt at rebellion for a long time—not unlike @NoBtotheS who rose to fashion PR fame in 2010.
9. The John Galliano scandal:
When reports arose in February that John Galliano went on an anti-Semitic rant at a bar in Paris—and later, when video evidence of the designer saying “I love Hitler” surfaced on the Internet—we’re not sure that anyone knew how profound an effect his actions would have on the industry as a whole. Galliano was immediately suspended, and subsequently fired, from his 14-year post at Christian Dior, and was later let go from his eponymous label as well. This launched a vicious cycle of rumors regarding his replacement, and no big name has been left unconsidered, from Marc Jacobs to Riccardo Tisci to Alexander Wang. One of the most surprising aspects of this story is that over a dozen designers have reportedly been offered Galliano’s job, yet no one has accepted it. The fate of Dior still hangs in the balance, but hopefully this will be one of the first conundrums solved in 2012.
When reports arose in February that John Galliano went on an anti-Semitic rant at a bar in Paris—and later, when video evidence of the designer saying “I love Hitler” surfaced on the Internet—we’re not sure that anyone knew how profound an effect his actions would have on the industry as a whole. Galliano was immediately suspended, and subsequently fired, from his 14-year post at Christian Dior, and was later let go from his eponymous label as well. This launched a vicious cycle of rumors regarding his replacement, and no big name has been left unconsidered, from Marc Jacobs to Riccardo Tisci to Alexander Wang. One of the most surprising aspects of this story is that over a dozen designers have reportedly been offered Galliano’s job, yet no one has accepted it. The fate of Dior still hangs in the balance, but hopefully this will be one of the first conundrums solved in 2012.
Carine Roitfeld found herself in some hot water for a sultry spread featuring very young girls in the Tom Ford-edited December/January 2011 issue of Vogue Paris. One of the models was 10-year-old French stunner Thylane Blondeau, and it came to our attention shortly after that there was a Tumblr solely dedicated to pictures of her. While the majority of the photos were tasteful, age-appropriate, and showed off Thylane’s incredible beauty, the inevitable backlash came—and fast. Not only did this story hit Good Morning America, Thylane’s own mother got involved, posting an open letter on her Facebook page before shutting it down for good.
So this happened—famed shoe designer Christian Louboutin filed a lawsuit against YSL in April for trademark infringement, claiming that red-soled shoes are a signature that is associated with his brand name. Louboutin lost it when YSL’s Cruise 2011 collection showed four styles of shoes with red bottoms, and the designer wanted them to be discontinued immediately. Not shockingly, the court ruled that “the color red” on the soles of shoes could not be granted trademark protection, and when this case ran on national news outlets like Huffington Post, MSNBC, and CNN, the world shared a good laugh.
On Friday, April 29th, Katherine Middleton married Prince William at Westminster Abbey, wearing a one-of-a-kind wedding gown by Sarah Burton. The speculation surrounding the dress was pretty insane—the McQueen camp adamantly denied any involvement in creating the Duchess of Cambridge’s gown, and bookies in the UK probably made a killing from people betting on who the designer would be. The legendary garment went on display at Buckingham Palace over the summer, and it drew a record-breaking crowd of over 600,000 people. Over 650,000 people stood in long lines to see the McQueen retrospective at the Met. Now, Burton is one of the most famous fashion designers in the world. Kate’s choice to wear Alexander McQueen was not only a triumph for British fashion, but also an incredible tribute to the late designer who had passed away the previous year.
2011 was the year of the Kanye West fashion rumors. First, he was going to enroll in the prestigious masters program at Central Saint Martins in London. Next, there were whispers of the rapper showing a Spring 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week with the help of Louise Wilson. And then came the talk of Raf Simons leaving Jil Sander to join forces with West on his new endeavor. After all of the speculation, what actually came about was an exclusive runway show in Paris, and one of the most critically slammed collections since Lindsay Lohan’s stint at Ungaro. Although every editor and buyer of importance was in attendance, the ill-fitting clothing and the collection’s lack of focus far overshadowed West’s star power.
14. Lady Gaga becomes fashion’s biggest muse:
15. Kate Moss’ wedding:It’s obvious that no wedding in the UK could top that of Kate Middleton and Prince William in 2011, but one came pretty damn close: Kate Moss and Jamie Hince tied the knot on July 1 with a celebration that was fondly referred to as “Mosstock.” The bride wore a bohemian, intricately embroidered gown by John Galliano, who made a controversial appearance in Moss’ Mario Testino-shot wedding portraits that ran as an exclusive in the September issue of Vogue. With guests like Daphne Guinness, Carine Roitfeld, Marc Jacobs, and Lara Stone, and an angelic group of flower girls that included Moss’ daughter Lila Grace and supermodel-to-be little sister Lottie, the three-day event was a fashion fairy tale.
16-Beyonce’s Pregnancy DebutBeyonce deserves a prize for this year’s most dramatic pregnancy revelation. She didn’t let an exclusive media interview or a tweet take away the glory of the moment. Her elegant red carpet announcement of the pregnancy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards and again at the end of an electrifying performance of “Love on Top,” triggered a media frenzy and resulted in a new Twitter record.
The news of Beyonce and her husband, Jay-Z, expecting a child, broke the Twitter record of "most tweets per second recorded for a single event,” receiving 8,868 tweets per second.
The revelation shot up the viewership of MTV Video Music Awards of 2011, setting the record of most-watched broadcast in MTV history, pulling in 12.4 million viewers.
Google reported that “Beyonce Pregnant” was the most searched term from Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 2011, reaching “breakout levels” – a term used by Google to describe a search with an increase of over 5,000 percent.
The world continued to be obsessed over the pregnancy and, in October, strong rumors started circulating that Beyonce was faking her pregnancy, triggered by a video broadcast on the Australian television program, “Sunday Night.” Her belly mysteriously folded as she sat down on a couch, leading to the video and photos of the same going viral on the Internet, in blogs and mainstream news sites alike. Her representative issued a statement denouncing the claims as "stupid, ridiculous and false."
17-DIY Ombre Everything — Whether you had ombre hair, nails, or your very own dip-dyed shirt, this DIY trend made the rounds from fashion to beauty. The best part about it was its low-maintenance — lazy girls everywhere know the power of a look that hides grow-out and
18-Victoria Beckham’s British Fashion Awards
Another significant moment for the year 2011 is the awarding of designer Victoria Beckham as the Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion Awards
allows for some messiness!
19-DESIGNER AND RETAIL COLLABORATIONS
First there was the Versace for H&M collaboration that had everyone in a frenzy and now Marni for H&M is the next partnership to hit the headlines and everyone’s shopping lists. The Italian label’s Consuelo Castiglioni is to create a spring collection for men and women that will go on sale on 8 March 2012 and promises all Marni’s signature prints and colours.Locally, Mr Price teamed up with the 2011 winner of the ELLE New Talent Designer Search, Cleo Droomer, and Edgars’ collaborations with Thula Sindi, Black Coffee, Christopher Strong and Clive Rundle also created a stir.
20-Missoni For Target Madness —In-store cat fights, criminally high markups, website takedowns… the Missoni for Target collection was probably the most anticipated and shopped for designer collaboration in history. Ranging from dresses to patio furniture, the huge collection prompted both suburban moms and urban dwellers to stalk Target.com before sunrise (which they promptly broke). .
BOXING vs. HIP HOP FIGHT NIGHT
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On 26th December 2011 Boxing Day, Lagos will experience its first world class boxing fight held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. The Christmas charity Boxing Day fight is guaranteed to be an explosive event for lovers of the boxing art and sport enthusiasts. Boxing Day just got its groove back, as this event promises an action filled night loaded with punches, music and laughter.
Presented by Gold Fist Promotions, Boxing vs. Hip Hop Fight Night will be the first of its kind of many boxing tournaments to be initiated in Nigeria. A novel form of excitement and action,arousing and igniting national pride through the fine sport and art of pugilism will be experienced. With the ring as the center stage, hosted by Ill Rhymes and Yvonne ‘Vixen’ Ekwere this unique engagement will host 2 professional male fights, 1 amateur female fight and the NBBC championship title fight that will be ushered by celebrity managers on the night.
These include
Rugged Man, Muna, Kel, Koffi the Comedian, Joseph Benjamin and Emmanuel ‘Mannie’
Essien. A star studded line up of performances by Nigeria's finest in Hip Hop include Lynxxx,
Brymo, W4, Eva, Davido, Skales, Show Dem Camp and Yemi Alade, join the ring in-between
matches to serve their skills and entertain the crowd. All eight boxers will be licensed and approved with fights decided by 1 celebrity judge, and 2 official judges appointed by the Nigerian Boxing Board of Control (NBBoC).
Fighting is a lot easier when your opponent isn’t Cancer- as a Christmas charity boxing event, the charities chosen for this glorious event are the MariaSam Foundation and Children Living with Cancer Foundation, where a portion of the funds raised from patronage will be donated.
Boxing vs. Hip Hop Fight Night event will be streamed live via www.hibuzz.com for all non-residents of Nigeria.
Ticketing Information:
Regular (A) N5,000 | (B) N10,000
VIP N25,000
Ring Side N50,000
All tickets are available for purchase from Piccolo Mondo Restaurant, Oriental Hotel, Soul Lounge, Sweet Sensations, Swe Bar, Tyme Out Lounge and Yellow Chili Restaurant
OR
Call-
08091199671, 07035563609, 08027458363
Event Information:
Venue: Oriental Hotel
Date: Monday, 26th December 2011
Time: Red Carpet 6pm | First Bell 7pm
Baileys Fashion Lounge Xmas Edition and Website Launch
Posted by morsi pr News 10:27 PM
Fashion Lounge is wrapping up the year in style! as they present - Baileys Fashion Lounge Xmas Edition.
This edition will feature a Charity Fashion Auction by top designers such as Grey, Kiki Kamanu, Kinabuti, Rouch, Rouge Valleri, Litterati, Moofa and more, Special appearances and guests such as SDC, IK Osakioduwa, Mai Atafo, Bridget Awosika,Jumai Shaba, Oc Ukeji, Tiwa Savage and more. Hosted by STV E-Weekly presenter Abdul. There would also be amazing prizes and giveaways admist plenty of surprises.
"Your Network is your Net worth"
Fashion Lounge Industry Networking party is a regular event attended by the creme de la creme of the fashion industry. Aimed at bringing all the facets of the industry together, it is a place to acrue business, or mingle with the movers and shakers of the industry and fashionistas alike.
Already feat on MTV BASE, MNET, STV, and AIT as well as publications such as Elan, sleek weekly, and complete fashion.
Their online portal will be launched as well- www.fashionloungeng.com
Date - Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Venue - Milk Bar, 9 Akarigbere
Time -7:00pm until 10:00pm
STRICTLY BY INVITATION OR GUESTLIST: rsvp@fashionloungeng.com
For further info or to book stalls contact: info@fashionloungeng.com
Kemi Akande:0813 838 1983
Rachael Akingbade-Taiwo:07039602167
Gisele Bundchen for Versace
Posted by morsi pr INTERNATIONAL NEWS 10:22 PM
Bebe Retailer Soon to veer into Bridal Line
Posted by morsi pr INTERNATIONAL NEWS 10:08 PM
Bebe will be launching a bridal collection in March of 2012! Bridal designer, Rami Kashou, who was a runner-up on “Project Runway,” has been tapped for the premiere collection. According to him,
The line will include bridal gowns, veils, clutches, jewelry, gifts and bridesmaids’ dresses. It will be priced from $150 to $300. Hmm, Can’t wait for this one“I wanted to create beautiful wedding gowns with a custom feel and attention to detail. [The gowns are feminine, elegant, timeless and romantic” [and] “a celebration of the hour-glass figure.”
8 Hair Myths––Debunked
Posted by morsi pr Beauty, Cover, HAIR 7:52 AM
By now you probably know that washing your hair every day can dry out and damage your locks, which is why experts recommend only sudsing up two to three times per week instead. That got us thinking-what other long-standing hair beliefs can't be trusted? Read on for what experts had to say about everything from treating greasy strands to understanding your hair's natural texture.
Myth #2: Always comb your hair from top to bottom.
Though nearly every hair commercial features women brushing their locks from the roots downward, combing wet hair in this manner can actually cause breakage. Avoid snapping strands by combing your hair from bottom to top instead. Start at the ends and work your way up. This will put less stress on your hair than if you started at the top and had to pull downwards to detangle a massive knot. Use your other hand to hold onto the hair above the knot you're detangling so that the pressure doesn't pull the hair from the roots, which could cause hair loss.
Myth #3: Nothing will ever change the natural texture of your hair.
Baffled by why your naturally stick-straight hair has suddenly turned wavy? It has to do with the length of its growth cycle, nutrition and medications. While the actual hairs we have are technically dead, the scalp and hair root are not. Medications affect the strength of the hair root and can lead to curling or color changes. Additionally, they can weaken the root, eventually leading to hair loss, as happens with chemotherapy." Stress, age and hormones may also play a role in how your hair texture behaves, turning thick hair thin, or coarse hair fine.
Myth #4: If you have greasy hair, skip conditioner.
If your tried-and-true shampoo and conditioner don't seem to be working as well as they used to, don't rush out to pick up new brands. Contrary to popular belief, hair doesn't "get used to" products-build-up and residue is usually to blame for lackluster locks. Some shampoos and conditioners can leave behind residue, which might make it difficult to see results over the long term,. Use a clarifying shampoo once every two weeks to remove excess build-up in your hair, and you should be able to see continued great results from your favorite products.
Myth #7: Cutting your hair will make it grow faster.
While regular trims are a great way to keep your hair healthy, monthly snips won't turn you into Rapunzel. "On average, hair grows about half an inch every month regardless of whether or not you trim it. "While cutting ends will prevent damage and encourage stronger, healthier hair, it doesn't tell the roots to grow faster." However, healthy hair may appear longer, since it's free from dry, damaged and broken ends. So visiting your salon every eight to 12 weeks is still the key to maintaining healthy, long locks.
Myth #8: All hair grows at the same rate.
Ever wondered why the perfect symmetry of a fresh haircut never lasts?Hair grows at different rates on every part of the body, including on your scalp. Hair goes through three phases of growth, and each area of your body has different phase times. While there's nothing you can do to even out your hair growth times, regular trims will keep your style looking consistent.
Myth #1: Slather on mayonnaise and olive oil to deep condition your hair.
While kitchen staples like mayo and olive oil do contain moisturizing properties, adding heaping handfuls of the stuff to your locks isn't the ticket to silky hair. The success of this treatment depends on the type and texture of your hair, If your hair is fine, limp or sparse, you'll see a greasy or heavy result. But if you have thick, coarse and extremely dry hair, mayo and olive oil can be a low-cost alternative to deep conditioning treatments, so long as you apply them correctly.Distributing one tablespoon of either ingredient into clean, damp hair, concentrating on the ends. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes and then thoroughly rinse with a gentle cleansing
Myth #2: Always comb your hair from top to bottom.
Myth #3: Nothing will ever change the natural texture of your hair.
Greasy hair is caused by the overproduction of sebum; a waxy, oily substance that comes from the tissues of the scalp-so skipping conditioner altogether is not going to cure the problem. Instead, she recommends those with greasy locks to "shampoo the roots with a clarifying shampoo and the ends with a moisturizing shampoo. Apply conditioner to the middle and ends of your hair only, steering clear of the scalp. Once your hair is dry, applying dry shampoo can help absorb excess oil. Since oil deposits can build up on styling tools and redistribute them throughout your hair, also recommends keeping your brush clean by occasionally using a fine-toothed comb to remove the hair that can get stuck in its teeth. To remove oil and build up, dip both your brush and comb into a bowl of warm water mixed with a few drops of shampoo, rinse with warm water and let dry face down.
Myth #5: You can't dye your hair while pregnant.Pregnant women need to be concerned with what they're exposing their body to. The big concern for me is that some hair products contain formaldehyde, which is a carcinogen that any woman, pregnant or not, steer clear of. Formaldehyde will be noted on a product's ingredients list, so to be safe, choose a dye that doesn't contain it, opting instead for one that has as many natural ingredients as possible, such as henna-based dyes. If you go to the salon for color, ask your stylist what ingredients are in your hair dye, and see if there's a more natural option to pursue. (Note: Formaldehyde can also be found in Brazilian blow outs, a hair-straightening treatment.).
Myth #6: You have to constantly change up your shampoo and conditioner in order to get great results.Myth #7: Cutting your hair will make it grow faster.
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