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The long train ride bearing change which began November last year with campaigns across the

and inauguration of President elect, General Muhammadu Buhari as President and Commander in

Nigerians can exhale and look forward to positive

Last weekend in Lagos, the fashion industry got a

accessory manufacturers, buyers and other industry players converge at Eko Hotel and Suites for a fashion

EDITORREMMY DIAGBARE

DEPUTY EDITORJEMI EKUNKUNBOR

ASST. EDITORYEMISI SULEIMANSTYLE REPORTER

PAMELA ECHEMUNORCONTRIBUTORS

PRINCESS KATE EMIKOBAMIYO ISELEMA EMINA

JEROME CODJO-YAOVIONIPEDE

CONT. EDITORLATASHA NGWUBECOPY EDITORDODOIYI WILLIAM-WESTCORRESPONDENTSFATIMA GARBADAVINA AYODELELAYOUT / DESIGNGREGORY OBIOLAYIWOLA AJAGBEPHOTOOSCAR OCHIOGU(08034746487)

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truly come for their businesses as the event provided the

on the runway, there is no denying the fact that the world

and Correspondent, Pamela Echemunor, were there and

Acting EditorJemi Ekunkunbor

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May 31 -JUNE 6, 2015

QUOTES...

- Lao Tzu

“Love is not only something you feel, it is something you do.”

- David Wilkerson

- Franklin P. Jones

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“Love doesn’t make the world go ‘round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”

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WEEKLY FAB LIST!!!By - Fatima Garba

Looking for the latest trends to transition into? Hopefully our weekly fab list will help you decide the major trends to keep you looking fab all day and all week.

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Stripes are a tried and true season staple.This season, designers have decided to move away from the classic Breton, horizontal stripes. Vertical stripes are the new print as shown on the ruway at Altuzarra and

STRIPES TREND

Fraying details are the best kind of deconstruction and this season,designers like Tory Burch, have embraced their appeal.They instantly make a garment cool,it is all about controlled disaster.

FRAY TREND

For this season, designers have adapted this trend for women in a baggier version.This is the way we would both keep cool and look cool.

BERMUDA SHORTS TREND

at the New York fashion week this year and as a continuation from resort,the kimono seemed to inspire everyone.

KIMONO TREND

ason, designers ed this trend for baggier version.

way we wouldcool and look

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The power of a

Bold statement necklace is taking its space on the runways, so expect to see more sparkles and brighter colors than ever this season. Having the right statement making piece in your wardrobe will not only jazz up an ensemble, it will also amplify a great look

add a stacked crystal necklace to dress up your corporate button-down, or a candy-colored bauble to balance a neutral ensemble, the right necklace will light up a look that would otherwise have been plain.

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The much anticipated, Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) 2015, kicked off to a great start last weekend with the two-day event,

ushering in an impressive list of young and emerging designers across the continent. Set at the Marquee, Ocean View Victoria Island Lagos,

preceding the runway shows.

DaViva, presented collections from young

and Zaris Fashion Academy. These designers

the unveiling of the Elegante Kidz “Gladys

feet.

Saziis, OmaEhime, MyOlaedo, Ady By Linda,

more, showcased a lot of fun-happy collections, with lots of colour, playful cuts, hemlines and special detailing with an assortment of

auspicious way.

Day two and pre gala show, saw a wave of

Lumiere, Lorenore, T-Ngazy, Marco Martinez

a strong return on the runway as designers gave rapt interpretation to the look.

The 2015 Africa Fashion Week came to a

their names and showcasing alongside the

long time off the scene made a grand entrance on the runway with an outstanding collection. Made up of shredded Ankara dresses with

Ankara lace tops, ankra trench coats and

with Ankara patches wrapper and lace. This collection is the essence of how the designer wants modern women to look and perhaps

AFWN 2015

with her ultra-feminine collection. Others were JPK

Tiannah Styling also showcased at the gala night

This year, saw the return of the awareness and

the AFWN. Speaking at the event, professor

commitment to the sickle cell disorder in Nigeria. “This platform will help create awareness and hopefully, raise funds needed to drive activities of

Awards were given to selected individuals for

while Opral Benson is the Fashion Icon of the year.

designers making strong statements on the

platform for young designers in Nigeria and Africa,

Musical performances and more added fun to the

Vanguard Allure amongst others.

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BRIGHT HUES

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At the just concluded 2nd edition of the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) 2015, designers pulled out all the style stops, be it in the form of a

By Yemisi Suleiman and Pamela Echemunor

Pictures by Oscar Ochiogu and Kehinde Gbadamosihave to wait for New

out the mega glitz. Designers say you can glimmer from head-to-

to their rather simple silhouettes.

cute and very feminine.

off runway.

TUTU/TULLE

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It is no longer news that designers have

elegant way to show off their creativity. So, it is no surprise that

and will continue on the red carpet

feminine cuts that outlines ones feminine

designs, the one-shoulder dresses and tops are rich and were the runway delight.

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SEE THROUGH SHEER There is a new dress trend in town, and it is sweeping

it is sexy and imaginative.

doing sheer next season.

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K TREND REPORT

BRIGHT HUES

LACE OVERLAYS:

RUFFLES

FISH TAIL

SEQUINS

At the just concluded 2nd edition of the Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) 2015, designers pulled out all the style stops, be it in the form of a

By Yemisi Suleiman and Pamela Echemunor

Pictures by Oscar Ochiogu and Kehinde Gbadamosihave to wait for New

out the mega glitz. Designers say you can glimmer from head-to-

to their rather simple silhouettes.

cute and very feminine.

off runway.

TUTU/TULLE

If the AFWN 2015 runways are anything to

REPORTAGE

It is no longer news that designers have

elegant way to show off their creativity. So, it is no surprise that

and will continue on the red carpet

feminine cuts that outlines ones feminine

designs, the one-shoulder dresses and tops are rich and were the runway delight.

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SEE THROUGH SHEER There is a new dress trend in town, and it is sweeping

it is sexy and imaginative.

doing sheer next season.

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ASYMMETRIC CUTS

PATCHES

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BOLD PRINTS AND PATTERNS

HIGH WAIST CHIC

Bold trends are here to stay;

patterns, designers mixed the bold zebra print with a plain fabric to create a perfect balanced ensemble.

The asymmetrical skirt hems are back on the runway and they look sexier than ever in the AFWN 2015 fashion season.

This fashion week saw the return of the high waist trend. It was predominant on the runway in most of the

ranging from skirts to pants.

Dressy suit as displayed by Big Ben Kilani and King Hakbal were big on the runway

be bigger off the runway.

multitude of craft-inspired print trends as displayed by House of Maufechi and ZukkyAfro will give you a reason to use those vintage Ankara fabrics you have been collecting.

The cape look is making a fresh comeback on the fashion scene, from dresses to jumpsuits, designers are styling it in the most fabulous ways as seen on the AFWN runway.

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TRENCH COAT The trench coat is not only as chic now as displayed by designers like Lines by Chaab and Bigbenkilani for men, it will also take you through the next fashion season.

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Popular Lagos Fashion house, House of Marie, recently

built on creative and artistic inception anchored by a reality of

True to its inspiration, the collection features a variety of fabrics and textures, exploiting fully, the idea of juxtaposition, bordering on contrasting thought processes alongside each

collection by House of Marie, Is an expressive and thought

Rolls out House Of Marie

Rainy ’15 Collection By - Jemi Ekunkunbor

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424Have you always had this skin problem?I’ve always had it from when I started having

noticed it. I thought they were just in-grown hair but after a while, I stopped shaving my arm and it was still there. So, I knew it was not in grown hair and and I didn’t know what it was. I left it for a few years and later, I started researching online. I googled goose bumps on the hand and found out that it was actually a condition and that many people have it. I started looking for products that treated it. I bought quite a few but none did the job.

You said you tried shaving and it didn’t work did you try waxing?Oh yes, I did. The situation was the same.

Because I am very hairy. It’s my Egyptian heritage.

How did you go about looking for solution to your skin problem?I started the research online. I started with searching for the formulator. I went to a few places before I narrowed it down to one person.

What was it about that one person that made you

First of all, he is French and he makes products for all the big brands; Clinique, Oscar Blandi etc. Also even though he is not a Christian, he is a believer in God. He is one of those people that you just feel comfortable and safe with

work life?I had more bounce in my steps because there was a

TWENTY FOURIN HRS

purpose. I was looking for something and working towards something. Now, I just don’t look at myself as just a mother but one who does more than just being a mother.

I was looking for a name; something really meaningful for the product. I didn’t want to call it one of those names like, star bright, glow or something like that. I wanted something very meaningful, It was actually my husband who came up with the name and when he said it, I’m like, I have read the bible but the name doesn’t ring a bell. So, I went back and read it and I further understood the verse the more. And I said that really makes sense. Revealing your skin is a journey that can take three to six weeks; something you start and you keep at. So the name stuck.

My hands are smooth now. I am happy and I feel accomplished that not only have I found something for myself, I can really help other people and also make money at the same time.

do you use?

On my body I use Emmaus and for my face, I use other products because I haven’t gone into face care yet. I use Peter Thomas Rock. I have narrowed it down to this one because it exfoliates and helps to ease clogged pores.

How do you joggle work and family?Honestly, I don’t have a life. But one day, the kids will grow up and I will be free. Right now, I am hanging in there.

I am extremely busy before but I am even busier now since I went into production.

When do you wake up?I wake up by 6am. I have a seven year old son so, I still have

at school. When I come back, I get on my computer do Emmaus

them up from school. They all

to. So, I am like a driver, cook, everything.

What is your beauty regimen like?Now that I have this product, my daily routine is very easy. I shower with the body wash, then I use the mini towel to wipe and then I apply my lotion. This is quite unlike when I had to use

People have always regarded the quest for

beauty as vain. What do you think?Beauty is not bad, it is when it is excessive that it is bad. I don’t want to go all religious but even in the bible, when it comes to fasting, we are encouraged not to look all droopy, to put some oil on our face etc. I know God wants us to look beautiful. So, why not? I think where it gets excessive is when people start doing all the plastic surgery and changing their whole look. I think that is a bit crazy. But just using your regular

Would you go that far to be beautiful?No. I’m too scared.

What is your diet like?I love rice although we are told that rice is not good for us. But I also get on the work out machine for like 40 minutes to exercise.

After work, there is not much time to do anything else but I love my TV shows so I relax watching Scandals or Empire. I watch an episode of that and go to bed.

Bothered by a problem on her skin, beautiful Amina Sagoe searched for a solution. The result was the birth of a skin care range called Emmaus. From running a procurement business, Amina is now into manufacturing of this beauty range which now distributes in Nigeria and the U.S.A. Born to an Egyptian father and a Nigerian mother from Ekiti State, Amina who is married to a man of Ghanaian extraction, talks about the journey to Emmaus.

Amina Sagoe ...

By - Jemi Ekunkunbor

AMINA SAGOE

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011HEALTHY LIVINGBy - Teri Mendes

For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail.com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO

Hello my dear readers, how do you train your brain to learn faster and remember more? Read on below:

1. WORK YOUR MEMORY.The practice of both remembering events or things and then discussing them with others has actually

activities that engage all levels of brain operation—receiving, remembering and thinking—help to

Now, you may be required to give feedback on a presentation, or your friends may ask you what

great opportunities to practically train your brain by

What is the simplest way to help yourself remember

“Hi, my name is George”

2. DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT REPEATEDLY.By actually doing something new over and over again, your brain wires new pathways that help you

surely were strong enough to hold a knife and a fork

and better neural pathways that would help you eat

With enough repetition you made that happen!But how does this apply to your life right now?

procrastinate, the more you teach your brain not to

Now, you might be thinking “Duh, if only not

By doing something really small, that you wouldn’t normally do, but is in the direction of getting that task done, you will start creating those new precious

So if you have been postponing organizing your desk,

room? Give it to someone?

transform yourself from a procrastinator to an

3. LEARN SOMETHING NEW.

skill of translating something you see (sheet music) to

4. FOLLOW A BRAIN TRAINING PROGRAM.

proven program like BrainHQ can help you improve

That is it for today my readers! Hope you enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it

Ways to Train Your Brain to Learn Faster and Remember More - part 1

HEALTH

BEAUTY BYTES: Steaming your hair once a fortnight can save

TERI SpeaksDear Teri,

Please, how many cups or litres of water should someone consume in a day?

Thanks.

Simeon.

Dear Simeon,

Thanks for writing in. Daily required amount of water intake is 8 Tall glasses equating within the range of 2.5 - 4litres every day.

Hope this helps! Happy drinking!Best wishes,

Teri

Quoteof the week

Analysis leads to paralysis... Keep it simple.

– Teri Mendes

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BE WARNED, YOU HAVE FALLEN FOR A COUNTERFEIT!If you are dating any of these people, then you have fallen for a COUNTERFEIT:

1) A married man2) Your Ex that left you to Marry someone else3) Your neighbour who is about to marry someone else, but has refused to tell you4) Your colleague who already told you he is in a relationship5) Your Counsellor6) Your Imam or Pastor, etc.

Now, the list can go on, but the fact remains that this Category is all about anyone you are dating or

because they are not supposed to be in your life in that

No matter how real what you get from these set of

BITTER when it goes down. You will never be secure in such love, no matter how much the counterfeit tries.

Have you noticed your emotion is never stable in that kind of relationship? At some point, you are so much

married; please get it into your head that the person Counseling inquiries on Marriage, Relationships, Career and Matchmaking >> @jeromeistalking on Twitter. “Like” Jerome Yaovi Onipede on Facebook.

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By the way, there are many married men right now

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Everything seems right; everything is just in place,

1) made in imitation of something genuine with the intent to deceive or defraud; forged2. simulated; sham: counterfeit affection.3. an imitation designed to deceive or defraud4. an impostor; cheat

KEEPING A SUCCESSFUL CAREER (The Right Start) - part 2

by - Chioma Okoye

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happened over the years. The desire

have met stiff opposition by the

they originally never had interest in.

is not really what I had wanted to do

Developing and building a career in an area where there is simply zero interest will always lead to unproductively and lack of self

people take up jobs they never liked but along the line, develop passion for it after realizing they naturally have the strength and skills needed. This is usually the case for people who have late self-discovery. cokoye@diamondschoolofprotocol.com

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It is interesting to note that one can actually develop on a particular job (be it a choice career or not). The important thing is to develop the right attitude. This means that someone who picks up a career that was not initially planned for, can still do excellently well as much as one who had desired and chosen that particular career. However, it is

important to develop an initial desire, be focused at it while choosing a course of study and building a career around it.

Therefore, whatever career you are into or intend to take up, there remains basic tips that will help you become successful while at it.

Now you can see that the ultimate goal of the counterfeit will be to defraud you whether he knows it himself or not. He will take some years from your life

will never become your own even if you end up having a child for him. You may also become a counterfeit for him, because at some point, he may begin to wish

is BOBO, because when his wife starts to give him problems over you, you will realise that you are indeed the side chic. Do you know that Jesus did not die for you, so you can end up as the side chic?

have your own man, which is why you always end up being with someone who has someone else, because you already have a belief that no one will truly have you as their one and only.

I have met many frustrated women in this situation, and I believe you can choose to stop being one of them.

after you are healed, and you would like to use it to help others but of course your identity will be concealed.

...TO BE CONTINUED

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FEATURE

SIDETALK&CATWALKS

Why? No petrol, no diesel and no power supply in

nobody was saying anything

addressed as a nation (and even if that happened, I wonder how many would

those in power when things

see it through so I got there fashionably late

had to get a group shot with them to show you

had no say in the order of things and simply obeyed

businessman is still at large

Nigerian attempt this in

story? Can this happen anywhere in the world without

full wrath of the law and shutting down forever? As far

made me resilient to the danger of the situation, but

THE MARCY PROJECT

…AND TWO OTHER LAUNCHES

NO POWER, NO FUEL, NO DOUGHNUTS!

domination!

OMOTU BISSONG, YOURS TRULY, MARCY DOLAPOONI, MICHELLE DEDE & LINDA OSIFO

EXPIRED CONDIMENTS

BRAS MARINE HOLDS BOAT AND YACHT EXHIBITION

In a bid to ease the transportation system around the country especially for people working around waters, Bras Marine and Yachts Services, recently in Lagos, commissioned the first boat and yachts exhibition in Nigeria.

Some of the boats displayed at the exhibition are Sundeck 240, a 24-feet boat, with convenience and Sundancer 310, a 31-feet, 10-people capacity boat with a cabin, two refrigerators and kitchenette.

Chairman of Bras, Yomi Sonuga, explained that the initiative is to change the perception of Nigerians that Boats and Yachts are meant for top business executives only. He pointed out that his company does not only sell but also “leases out to individuals for celebration and patrol boats for security agencies”

He disclosed that his company has signed a partnership deal with Sea Ray Marine, an American based boat and Yachts manufacturer, to ensure clients have access to top class after-service and genuine parts.

The event which took place at the Bay Lounge at Lekki Phase one, attracted top business men and boat enthusiasts, who had come to view the the new collection.

PEOPLE“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

By - Oscar Ochiogu

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CAPT HANS KRAVS AND TOPE SONUGA

ROSELYN SONUGA BEN AMONYE FOLASHADE OREDUGBA IFEANYI OKAFOR

TESS SMITH AND KIMBERLY NAIDU SOFIA SULE

SEUN AJAYIWILLIE ANUMUDU

PRINCE AJIBOLA AFONJA AND YOMI SONUGA

ENIOLA ADENUGA

GENEVIVE HENRYFELA AMOSUN

PEOPLE“ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

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By Abayomi Adeshida

|First female of Igbo extraction in the South East State to become a Senator in Nigeria, Dr. Joy Ifeyinwa Emordi last week in Abuja, celebrated her 60th birthday in style. The event which took place at the Thisday Dome, attracted friends and political heavy weights who came to cheer one of their own.

Clad in a red, elegant evening dress, the distinguished Senator, looked the part of the “birthday girl” as she was joined by friends and colleagues to cut the birthday cake.

Captured here, are some of the faces that graced the event.

SENATOR JOY EMORDI MARKS 60 IN GRAND STYLE

CUTTING OF CAKE WITH FRIENDS

BOSE ADEBOYE, JOY EMORDI AND TITI ATIKU-ABUBAKAR

STEVE ORONSANYE, KEN NNAMANI AND ALOMA MUKHTAR

ONYEDIRI, KELECHI, EZINNE AND EMORDI NGOZI ETOLUE & VIRGY ETIABA

DINO MELAYE NKEIRUKA JOKE, VIVIAN & IJEOMA

NOSIKE OGBUENYI HADIZA