BY Jemi Ekunkunbor The classic black and white combination in either clothes or accessories is one of those timeless pieces that women of style have employed over the years to create that look of maturity and instant sophistication. Also known as the monochrome, it is an instant hit any day as the only two tone […]

It may take a long time for new prospects to make up their minds whether or not to buy from you. But once they do, they expect instant results. When people buy a car they want to drive it home today. When they sign up with a health club they expect to look and feel […]

The expansive Agip Hall of the Muson Centre came alive on March 25, 2010 as renowned female publisher, BETTY IRABOR launched a rich collection of her memoirs, ‘Morning Dew’. The event, which attracted top enterprenures and the creme of the fashion and entertainment industry, offered  guests  an exotic menu of entertainment, fun and inspirational reading […]

Today I want you to meet young men who are stepping forward to do something tangible to improve Nigeria.  They inspire the youth.  They also inspire me.  I’m learning from them. Each one is an active change agent using his unique skills and vision.  Though often unsure of where the resources will come from to […]

Diabetes insipidus is a health disorder characterized by intense thirst and the excretion of excessive volumes of diluted urine (polyuria). Even though Diabetes Insipidus sounds similar to Diabetes Mellitus (“sugar diabetes”) and some symptoms are the same, they are completely unrelated conditions. Most cases of Diabetes Insipidus (DI) are caused by the inadequate production, storage […]

This generation of movers and shakers, the babies of the 80’s are gracefully making their mark on our new world. From social media to digital media, one man is single-handedly documenting the lives of so many couples; one click at a time. The ability to live in a moment forever can only be captured in memory and in pictures.

by Yemisi Suleiman The prestigious World of Astoria New York, hosted designers from all over at the New York Couture fashion week, from the 11th to 14th February 2010. Nigerian designers, Joan Okorodudu of house of Jola, Ouch creations, were Nigerian representatives who made the country proud with their Afro-ethnic and beauteous collections that wowed […]

By Remmy Diagbare GRACE ZAMAYE EGBAGBE, ALLURE STYLE ICON 2009 (FEMALE CATEGORY) STYLE ICONS’ PROFILE Ms. Grace Zemaye Egbagbe retired as Director of Marketing, Nigerian Television Authority, Victoria Island, Lagos in 2008, after 35 years meritorious service. She created a niche for herself at the broadcast service she joined as a pioneer staff of NTA […]

On March 12th, Nollywood A List actress Stephanie Okereke joined Meryl Streep, Marcia Gay Harden, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Archie Panjabi, Julyana Soelistyo and Lauren Vélez for the Daily Beast’s Women in the World summit that closed on Sunday March 14 in New York.

How many moments are you truly alive and present to fully experience life?
The present moment is the only moment in which power and creativity are available. Peace can be found only in the present moment. In the NOW, there is possibility and energy.

In this edition, I will be telling you what I presume is already known to all of us. Indeed, it has been so from the beginning of time.

ot too long ago, one of my male clients requested for a lady with very big buttocks. He is a manager in one of the banks in Nigeria and in his thirties. He had said he wanted to get married but will not do so until he finds a lady with that kind of physical attribute.

The casual look is the every day look. It is very fun to put together and gives room for a lot of mix and match. With jeans as a solid fashion staple in most wardrobes, it is one of the most ideal item to create the casual look.

Of the casual, corporate and evening wear, the evening wear holds the greatest appeal for most women.

I do not really like shampooing weaves because I am never sure all the shampoo/conditioner has been rinsed out.