Shots From AFWL 2013

The Africa Fashion Design Week 2013 took place from the 1-3 of August at Old Truman Brewery, Block F, London. Here are some of the designs showcased. Enjoy!
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Kerry Washington in Stella McCartney


Scandal star Kerry Washington attended the 2013 Teen Choice Awards at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California yesterday Sunday 11th August 2013.

The 36 year old Hollywood actress looked stunning in a pink long sleeve dress from Stella McCartney’s Resort 2014 collection.

Kerry styled the mini dress which features embellishments as well as heart and lipstick details, with a pair of Christian Louboutin heels.

Wavy locks and Lancome make-up completed the look.

Hmm… We wonder what her husband Nnamdi Asomugha thinks of the look

Ama Genfi: 2013 Capsule Collection

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Ama Genfi presents its 2013 Capsule Collection. Inspired by the Strength of leather to the romance of the lace, this collection speaks to a strong, classy and sophisticated woman. Founded in 2010, Ama Genfi is an independent up and coming fashion line run by fashion designer Ama Genfi.



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Go Style Magazine by FashionTV: Africa is here!

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Summer is never complete without an editorial fashion shoot in Africa, I recently stumbled across an editorial Photo Shoot For Go Style Magazine  captured by FashionTV titled ‘Africa is Here“. The shapes, the colours & the composotion are all beautiful, I know some people would appreciate the shoot better if there were black models included, but never mind this shoot is gorgeous. Amazingly stunning maxi mermaid skirt in the third image is just divine alongside the vibrant African print shorts with the head ties are my favourites. Wonderful photography choices and styling!

Photographer: Alexander Lipkin

Style & Production: Sivan Himy

Makeup: Noga Tamir

Style Assistant: Aviel Keinan

Model: Moran Nimni

Koshie O: Genesis Collection

Singer-mya-in-african-print-dress-ciaafriqueKoshie O is a clothing brand that integrates African themes and aesthetics with modern designs. The fashion line blends an African focus on luxuriant fabric and earthy symbolism with more fluid and practical modern designs required by a contemporary lifestyle.

There are three pieces in this design that were designed by R&B singer Mya, Model Eva Marcille and Destiny’s Child’s  Michelle Williams. The Genesis Collection is very edgy, chic and the prints are ready. Check out the full collection below and tell us which look is your favorite.Koshie_O-ciaafrique-white-pants-denin+shirt Koshie-0-ciaafrique-african-print-dress-kitenge Koshie-O-ciaafrique-african-print-short-kitenge Koshie-O-ciaafrique-pagne-africain-kitenge Koshie-O-ciaafrique-SHIRT-DRESS Koshie-O-designby+michelle+williams

Old Skool

Few people reading this post were born before the 70’s, especially when the Biafra war took place. But this does not stop us from appreciating how far Nigerians have come in defining our sense of fashion and style.

Fortunately, the recent adaptation of Chimamanda Adichie’s novel; Half of a Yellow Sun into a movie provides us insight on how people defined fashion and style those days. The movie featured stars like Thandie Newton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Genevieve Nnaji, Anika Noni Rose, Onyeka Onwenu and others. Its a must watch! Enjoy.

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Perfect Eyebrows

Hello there! This weekend is filled with so many events and we want you to go out looking your best. I have always wondered how these celebrities get those wow eyebrows that accentuate their looks. Oh well, Beauty by JJ came  to the rescue. Today, we are sharing a video from her that shows us how to get the perfect eyebrows. Hope you learn from it. Happy weekend!

 

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Ene Maya Lawani’s Head Gear Spring Collection 2013

Ex-Miss Nigeria, Ene Maya Lawani’s Spring 2013 collection was created to represent the different types of head accessory lovers there are. They include turbans, head wraps, fascinators and head jewelery.

According to the label, irrespective of beliefs or tribal affiliation, the collection has something for everyone. For the hijab wearer who wishes to try something different with a turban, to the church attender who wants to add a little extra  to her usual Sunday best with a fascinator.

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MilQ & Honey: Autumn Winter Collection

 

 

 

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MilQ and Honey’s style is classy, sexy, edgy, funky yet glamorous aiming to inspire all women to be confident and courageous. It is inspired by life, the energy colours, animals, patterns and shapes of natural surroundings. The brand is run by South African sisters and business partners Kelly and Gabriella Davids. W11 W13 W15 W18

Friday Quotes

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Stop trying to be someone else’s idea of perfect.
Be your imperfectly perfect self.
Be You.
When they laugh at you for being different,
Laugh back at them for being the same.
 
The biggest challenge in life is trying to be yourself 
in a world that is trying to make you like everyone else.
 
Don’t be imprisoned by your imperfections – own them!
Embrace your uniqueness… 
There is so much infinite beauty, originality and personality that you have to share.
 
Live right now and just be yourself. 
It doesn’t matter if it’s good enough for any one else.
Don’t compare yourself to others.
The only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.

 

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