Behind the scenes each week there is a special person who helps me edit my work. She has been there since I started this column. She adds tremendous value and depth to these weekly articles. Her name is Gayle Dulcey. Gayle is one of the most highly educated people I know a former high school […]

Last week, the champagne house Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin hosted guests in Nigeria to a series of events to mark the visit of Pierre Casenave, an expert oenologist and champagne specialist, from Reims in the Champagne region of France.

Necklines can be interesting and add a little zing to one’s outfit. Today, we feature four different necklines and their fashion lexicon.

By Remmy Diagbare Kiri Wakama is swagalicious. He has an air about him that is care_free a fun loving, jaunty air. A good_time, have_fun_ with_life personae; which must be a magnetic pull that attracts people to him. Laughter and a cheerful smile is a constant feature. This quick smile and laughter, plus his swag, all […]

I sit back these days and wonder why telling lies seems to be in vogue. When I was growing up, it was a shameful thing to lie; and, if you were caught, you are on your own, because there’s a probability that one of your parents will expose you and get all the other children […]

New research shows that the secret to defying age is what you eat! This approach to skin care may seem boring as the switch to an anti-aging, pro-skin diet does not achieve overnight results. As we get older and become more susceptible to oxidative stress, the importance of nutrition in relation to skin health becomes […]

I get a lot of inquiries from women who burn with every touch-up. I cannot emphasize enough, the importance of planning when your scalp is sensitive. If your scalp reacts adversely to chemical cream Relaxer, you must plan ahead, so that the scalp is calm before chemical application and therefore less likely to be traumatized by the relaxing agent. Accept your sensitivity, embrace it. Do not compare your situation with any other. Yes, your friend may be able to go swimming for an hour or two, visit her stylist on the way from the pool for a touch-up with super strength Relaxer, and NOT burn; truth is your friend is not you!

Bangles has a long history of enhancing grace and beauty in women. Bangles have survived the tests of time. The tradition of wearing bangles in India began in ancient times, and continues today, with women wearing gold or glass bangles in pairs, one or more on each arm. Till date they continue to be a mark of beauty and elegance. Their vibrant colours, patterns, musical jingle, tinkling sound and traditional value have ensured the reason they have remained an all time accessory for women

One of the season’s hot trend is the blazer. It is a must-have. Blazers have been an important part of a woman’s wardrobe for decades and that includes the 1980’s when shoulder pads was in vogue. The key to working this fashion piece is to ensure you get one that fits you perfectly.

You find yourself having a “bad day.” Things are just not going right. You feel frustrated, uneasy, and even miserable. Do you have to continue to spiral further into difficulty or can you shift your energy to feel better? You have more power to think and feel well than you might yet understand. Whether we […]

Have you noticed that jewelleries are getting bigger? Sure, we were told that the jewellery trend for 2010 will be big but nobody warned us that the new trend will be jewelleries with an attitude and that you have to have an attitude to wear them. Overall, the jewellery trend is denominated by three words: big, bright and bold.

What was meant to bring together fashion and beauty retail outlets together under one umbrella at The Palms turned out to be a colourful and stylish fashion show.

The solution is obvious; we need to lose weight. “The lack of responsiveness of B and T immune cells that accompany overweight resolves with weight loss, so taking off any extra pounds is imperative,” Dr. Klaver (New York-based medical doctor) says.

Roman Grecian dresses, were a hot fashion trend in 2009, and are still hot on the red carpet this year. They are a thing to behold, as they hang stylishly on women who dare to step out in them. The texture of the fabric is so soft and dangling giving the wearer a graceful gait. .

Massage therapy is one of the oldest healing arts. It induces physiological changes that not only make you feel better but also reduces the blood level of circulating stress hormones and helps to enhance immune function. Massage dates as far back as 3000 B.C. as documented by ancient Chinese records. Ancient Hindus, Persians and Egyptians also used massage therapy to heal many ailments. Part of Hippocrates’ teachings recommended the use of rubbing and friction to treat joint and circulatory problems. In present times, the benefits of massage are varied. Massage is used as a part of physical rehabilitation and has proved beneficial in the treatment of many conditions including low back pain, fatigue, arthritis, diabetes, hypertension, infertility, immune suppression, depression, bursitis and smoking cessation. Massage also helps relieve the stress of everyday living that if left unchecked can lead to illness and diseas