Africa particularly Nigeria was the centre of attraction in New York recently when Nigerian designers stormed the fashion City for the New York , Couture and the Mercedes Benz fashion week held September 11- 13, 2009. Mrs Joan Okorodudu, owner House of Jola Creations, and the originator of Nigeria’s Next Super model who has the franchise for the couture fashion week, led a team of dynamic designers; Zizi Cardow, Lanre Dasilva Ajayi , Alero owner of Hallero to the Couture and Mercedes Benz fashion week, which held at the world-famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on New York’s legendary Park Avenue.

Cocktail rings are a top trend in the fashion industry. Fashionistas wear them as an instant bling of boost that works with almost any outfit. Whether you opt for candy coloured and cute, or glittering and glamorous, Cocktail rings are one of the boldest accessories a girl can go for, they are a great way to add sophistication to any look. Ones with a big center stone usually have a more formal look to them, while ones that feature a number of small stones are typically more casual.

“For some people, the “E” in EATING stands for ENJOYMENT, while for others, it stands for EVIL; an enemy instead of a valued friend. Whatever the E means to you, remember that you are not just what you eat, but what you absorb and eliminate.

Last weekend in Lagos, photographers gathered at the Omenka Gallery, Ikoyi for a joint photo exhibition tagged “Perspective on contemporary Nigerian Photography”. The event which is the first of its kind with photographers in Nigeria, brought together both the old and new photographers who showcased beautiful works some spanning three decades.

You can make your lips into whatever you desire if you pay attention to little details.
For instance, you can make your thin lips look fuller by using a ‘plumping’ gloss; good brands cost as much as $20 or more.

If there is one hair problem that bothers ALL women today, it is dandruff. I get more letters and messages on that subject than any other. Otherwise called ‘pityriasis capitis’ it is described by Dermatologists as a physiological state wherein scales are trapped between the hairs by a film of sebum [the natural oil secreted of our glands.

Awards Shows and the Red Carpets have always been center of fashion debates. Who made the best Red Carpet appearance, who was worst dressed, whose gown was the most flaunting one, and who made the big fashion no-no.

A habit is something you do repeatedly, over and over. There is no set number of times you need to do something for it to become a habit. It becomes a habit when you do it automatically without really thinking and when challenged about the habit, you find it difficult to change. You may even become defensive…..

Contrary to popular belief, men’s neckwear is not a thing of the past. Still a symbol of style and professionalism, tie-wearers command respect. How a man adorns his neck reveals a lot about his personality and character. It’s difficult to pinpoint why men choose neckties over bow ties or cravats (also known as ascots) instead of ties

Charity Runway held Sunday13th at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos; it will certainly be a night to remember for those who took out time to attend.

The Vanguard Allure second edition of the Women on Wellness Seminar (WOW 2009) held penultimate Saturday at the Eko Hotels & Suites, brought together a number of speakers, who gave talks on The Balancing Act- attaining Work Life Balance. There were also talks on Nutrition, Health and Relationship.

Contrary to popular belief, men’s neckwear is not a thing of the past. Still a symbol of style and professionalism, tie-wearers command respect. How a man adorns his neck reveals a lot about his personality and character. It’s difficult to pinpoint why men choose neckties over bow ties or cravats (also known as ascots) instead of ties.

If I told you I had found a process that could help you reduce, even eliminate, your personal suffering, would you be willing to give it a try? Today I’d like to share the insights of a woman whose life has been amazingly transformed.

By Zainab Ashad Dear Zainab, What should I be stocking up on so that I’m up-to-date with this season’s fashion trends? It’s all about glistening gold. And killer heels.  Everywhere you look, you can tell that chunky gold or high end costume  jewelry is making its comeback. A couple of years ago you couldnt find […]

The dog tooth also called the hound tooth is one of the few fabric designs that create instant glamour. Like many unique fashion items, it goes for a while and then rears its head again but it never really goes out of fashion permanently. The dogtooth has the ability to create a sharp look for its wearer.|