As you read this, fifteen girls will be slugging it out on the runway as the much awaited Nigeria’s Next Supermodel holds today November 29, 2009, at the balmoral, Air Officers Mess Kofo Abayomi Lagos..

As the Yuletide season draws near, so is the party season. And if you wish to party during this period, it’s time to think outside of the regular work ensemble. The dinners and formal evening events, affords us the opportunity to dress up. However, being on the red carpet requires a little bit of preparation.

Whenever you walk the streets of Lagos, you don’t need anyone to make you notice the evil that confronts men these days, which is Ladies with big stomachs.

The path to success and wealth usually begins with a vision propelled by your talents and gifts and made possible by your determination to succeed. Hopefully, by now, you must have a clear definition of what wealth means to you. Is it about just being comfortable?

I think we’ve come a very long way. With fashion, I think we are doing well but the only thing is that we don’t know what to wear for what time.

This week I’d like to give you a peek into my daily correspondence with readers. About a month ago, I received an email from someone frustrated about conflict with a good friend. To protect her privacy, I’ll call her Yemi. Here is the email

Your article titled “It’s Service That Counts” Sunday 21st June edition of Allure Vanguard Newspaper is a very interesting and well researched piece of information. It is just about our attitude either in a business or office environment – A Customer/Client’s impression matters a lot to the services offered and leaves an indelible mark … but in Nigeria the reverse case is usually the case.

Everything we consume affects not just our weight but also the way we look. Clear skin, glossy hair, healthy nails and reduced cellulite may be attained by eating the right foods. Unfortunately, a lot of us eat fast or convenience foods to save time.

Peanuts, Milk, Egg yolks and Cauliflower. Other foods good for your nails include Chicken, Lean red meat, Cheese, Olive Oil, Oranges and Crab.

The second edition of Ikorodu Fashion Show/Exhibition, took place last weekend in Lagos with four designers showcasing their works. Tagged “Exotic Designs”, the event which took place at the Oriwu Club in Ikorodu, had in attendance Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa and other illustrious sons and daughters of Ikorodu land.