To put God first in everything that I do and continue to always lend a hand to whoever needs as long as I can provide. Merry Christmas and a happy holiday (to Allure readers). Happy New Year!

As the seasons pass so do the fashion trends, but there are major statement pieces that stand out yearly from season to season. 2010 trends take on a more graceful, feminine outline with less dramatic cuts, therefore pieces are more able to go beyond seasons. This year, the major trends of the season include sequins, one shoulder styles and outlines on skinny legs (skinny pants) Other trends on the fashion radar for the year include boyfriend blazers, jumpsuits, peplum skirts and dresses.

It is not about the ‘quantity’ you eat or drink; it is about the ‘quality’ of what you eat and drink – Kathy Emiko.
Fighting the battle of the bulge has always been a difficult one for most people; but I tell you, with the right approach, will-power, discipline and focus, you can say good bye to hunger, excess fat, pot belly, flab and folds. You can then say ‘hello’ to your favourite skinny jeans and tank tops with all your vital organs (heart, liver, kidney, colon etc.) bubbling with joy and vitality!

Eat more, NOT LESS: Eating less than required to support your basal metabolism will slow your metabolism down. Metabolism is raised and blood sugar level kept stable with regular healthy eating. It also helps prevent bingeing because, you never feel famished. But PLEASE, EAT CLEAN, HEALTHY FOODS.

Maintaining a healthy and youthful skin this year should be a top priority since physical appearance is important for each person. Every man and woman hopes to maintain their health and youthful appearance for as long as possible but without care this is not possible.

Recently U.M.1 held a fashion exhibition at the Osborne Estate in Ikoyi, to showcase her collections here in Nigeria and to give people a feel of what the label U.M.1. is all about.

This week, I am really addressing the young women, especially the undergraduates. That you have chosen to get educated, you will soon find out, is one of the greatest and wisest decisions that you would ever make. Most of you feel you had no choice. It was just the way it was. You finished in secondary school, and your parents/guardian just ensured that you got into the university.

Gibraltar’s Kaiane Aldorino has won the coveted crown as Miss World 2009, triumphing out of 112 beautiful and talented young women in the 59th Miss World Final from Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg, City of Gold.

Positively projecting Nigeria’s image on the international scene is Gozi Ochonogor, a Nigerian born fashion designer based in Japan. Her brand U.Mi-1 fuses Nigerian and Japanese culture.

Merry Xmas!!! Merry Xmas!!! Merry Xmas. I know that we all have Christmas gifts wrapped up for our loved ones. If you have not got a gift for any member of your family, for your friends and neighbors, its still not too late to dash to town, and get a gift.