Having excelled in the Make-Up and Headgear business in the United Kingdom, Juliet Esiri, C.E.O of De Paragon Makeovers (UK) is set to storm the city of Ibadan, Nigeria with a Day intensive training on make-up.

The woman’s hair has always been described as her crowning glory. Indeed, it is. Over the years, women who have realised this truth, have taken time to pay special attention to the hair, churning out hair styles as the seasons come and go. One of such styles that have stood the test of time is braids.

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

The history of Lagos State would not be complete without the mention of Brigadier-General Mobolaji Johnson. As the first military governor of Lagos State, under General Yakubu Gowon, he ruled and left office with an unblemished record between 1967-1975.

Born in Lagos in 1936, Mobolai Johnson began his educational career at Reagan Memorial Baptist School, Yaba in 1941. From there he proceeded to the popular Hussey College in Warri and finished in 1954. In 1959, he began his military training at the Officer Cadet Training School in Ghana. Several other training followed at Mons Officer Cadet School Aldershot and Royal Military Academy, Sandhurt.

It was fun all the way Penultimate Thursday in Lagos when M-NET, producers of Tinsel, a glamorous soap opera held a launch party for the cast and crew . The party which took place at Meidici in Victoria Island, was aimed at ushering in season three of the programme. Several notable faces in the entertainment and fashion industry graced the event.

By REMI DIAGBARE The Lagoon Restaurant was venue of the maiden edition of ‘Nigeria Wine & Sprit Festival’, organized by Spronks Creations Ltd. The festival’s theme was: ‘From Vineyard to Bottle: The Great Tradition’. It brought together wine makers, distillers, wholesalers, retailers and wine connoisseurs under one roof. The three-day festival was held between 4th […]

Just before the New Year I wrote an article asking you a question, “What is possible for you and Nigeria?” I wanted to encourage each of us to look closely at our mind set as we entered 2010. I hoped to help us clarify our commitment to creating the personal and national progress we each long for. Our mental set regarding what is or isn’t possible determines the way we spend our resources.

There are a few people who don’t like black no matter how popular it is with fashion. That also includes the most celebrated LBD! One colour that separates you from black is grey. Grey is a great alternative to black and it looks softer and calmer on the skin than black.

Twenty five year old Sandra Iwu kicked off her modeling career with Catwalk Studio in Ikeja. She has since grown into a model who can hold her own. A regular face on the Nigerian runway, Sandra has participated in over 40 fashion shows and has plied her trade outside the shores of Nigeria. In 2006, she was crowned, Most Beautiful Girl in LASU. The 5ft 10 inches model, now runs her own modeling agency called Sim Model .

If you have been reading my column you have heard me mention before that when zwe were children the adults in our lives (parents, teachers, pastors and others) played a major role in telling us who we are. The image of ourselves we develop and carry is based on what we were told repeatedly during our formative years.

Bejeweled pieces are a hit anytime. This time, they have returned brighter, bolder and more elegant. Dresses are not just embellished now, but are often completely encrusted by jewels.