RED CARPET GLAM : FUTURE AWARDS 2011 NOMINEES RECEPTION

LOCATION:Ember Creek, Awolowo road, Ikoyi






















Ini Edo in a Tiffany Amber jumpsuit

BLACK CARPET GLAM : FAB NIGHT OUT WITH VLISCO

Designer, Wana Sambo in a cocktail dress she made few hours before the event

INTERVIEW WITH VANGUARD ALLURE'S FREELANCE STYLIST WALE OYERINDE

 
What was it that made You become a stylist?
I've always loved fashion....I've been doing fashion since I can remember,fashion seem to be in my DNA actually (laughs). Fashion styling for me started as a result of wanting to do something that involves my personality and defines my sense of style from my very own perspective. I believe styling goes beyond just putting pieces together, its about interpreting a vision based on ones personal knowledge of fashion and trends, and this has been one of my reasons for becoming a stylist.

ALL HAIL THE QUEEN

With a fierce look on the runway and eyes that can make a photographer sweat behind his camera,Marcia Okhai is one of Africa's Top models.  She has the longest legs in Nigeria, and with those legs she has conquered her world and we've crowned her Queen Marcia of the runway!

FASHION CREATIVE or CRAZY?

Fashion has been viewed and interpreted in countless ways and definitions. The industry dates back to when leafs were strewn together as coverings to the human body.Fashion is usually interchangeable with style. It refers to how something appears or the way it is expressed.fashion or style is the idea of the designer, it is an inner expression of the original thought of the individual.

WHO'S THE MOST STYLISH LADY IN PINK? ABBA, ZIZI CARDOW, OLUCHI, KATE HENSHAW, FUNKE AKINDELE, NKIRU ANUMUDU, FUNMI IYANDA

• Abba Folawiyo (1 vote)
• Funke Akindele (4 votes)
• Kate Henshaw (10 votes)
• Nkiru Anumudu (1 vote)
• Oluchi (3 votes)
• Funmi Iyanda (1 vote)
• Zizi Cardow (1 vote)

MEET NIGERIAN CELEBRITY STYLIST DU JOUR DIMEJI ALARA

What was it that made You become a stylist?
It’s been a long way for me. I didn’t start out as a stylist but somewhere along the way I got caught up in it. Besides, fashion for me is inborn. It’s what I grew up knowing and it’s a huge part of my life. I look at it from an artistic point of view because that’s the way I’ve always seen fashion. Though the journey has been a really tough one, I can’t complain. What doesn’t kill you, they say makes you stronger.

TREND ALERT: BALENCIAGA'S ARCHITECTURAL SHOES

Footwear meets architecture.The shoes are made from a variety of materials, including plastic, wood, metal, and more. Which pair do you love most?

WHO IS MORE STYLISH?

• DAYO EPHRIAM OF HIP ON TV (10 votes)
• EFE TOMMY OF EXCITE ON TV (15 votes)
• NONE (5 votes)

KICKS FOR MEN

FOOTWEARS FOR WOMEN

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH STYLIST TOSIN OGUNDADEGBE OF CLAUDIANA GABRIEL

    Tosin Ogundadegbe who studied philosophy from the Obafemi Awolowo University describes his style as "the new sophisticated but not unnecessarily casual"

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH EFE TOMMY OF EXCITE ON TV

Efemena Tommy Adabamu popularly known as Efe-Tommy is the charismatic, witty and very stylish TV presenter (for Excite on Tv) who in less than 1 year as a reporter has carved a niche for himself.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH NIGERIAN MODEL BASED IN SOUTH AFRICA JIMI OWOBO OGUNLAJA

How were You discovered?
 I was discovered in Lagos in 2003 by a friend (Bose Efunuga) who was aware of my undying passion for modeling.

How long have You had the passion to become a model?
I  have had passion for modeling ever since I have been conscious of life. Its safe to put it dat way.(laughs)

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH REMI BUTTONS OF BUTTONS COUTURE

       Remilekun Manoela Carolino Adamu is  half Brazilian, half Nigerian and CEO of Buttons Couture. She is based in Abuja but runs businesses in Abuja and Lagos.


What is the origin of your label?
Buttons Couture dropped from heaven! I was pondering over a name for my label for a week, I wanted something unique, so I wrote down many names, they didn't click. I closed my eyes and opened them, and I saw the name Buttons in my mind and I ran with it immediately.

THE NIGERIAN MODELS ACHIEVERS AWARDS

       
               Having successfully hosted the first ever award of note with the Nigerian Modeling and Advertising industry as the focal point Nigerian Models Achievers Award held on the 23rd of October 2009. Frontline modeling agency, Mic-Dunamis Global Concepts, has intensified plans geared towards the hosting of the second edition of the Nigerian Models Achievers Award. The theme of this year’s event is “Brand Naija @ 50”. It is to celebrate Nigeria reaching 50 years of independence and to award the best in brands, models and unusual creativity in advertisement.

BEAUTIFUL SKIN, ISN'T IT WORTH IT?

Imagine yourself walking into a room and everyone is gazing at your smooth skin beaming with luscious radiance and health, of course it is the desire of every woman or man to have that. Well, here are some tips to help you achieve that wonderful glow you were born with. Firstly you need to know your skin type, by skin type I mean whether you have oily, normal, dry, combination and sensitive skin type. If you experience oil or greasiness on your face some minutes after washing your face, then you have an oily skin type.If your face feels normal or less oily on every part of your face and you have oil around your t-zone that is, your forehead down to your nose then you might be experiencing combination skin.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DAYO OF HIP ON TV

What is style to you? 
Style for me is the ability to interprete fashion trends in a
classy way that is always good to the eyes.

SUNNY DELIGHT!!!

  Shades are gonna make big statements this summer. From the bold colorful trends to the oversized seventies, shopping or strolling a trendy fashionista must not be seen without one.
         Premium sunglasses (which of course are designers) are cut out and assembled by hand, which makes them strong and not easily damaged.Most of them come with optical lenses and you can always get a replacement if something goes wrong with it (even after five years).But for a cheap trendy hit,the high street is key.As all shades requirement is to have 100% UV protected lenses.  

   When cleaning your lenses, do not use any piece of clothing cos you would scratch them.Always clean them with a micro fibre cloth and keep your sunglasses in a hard case when not in use.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT LENSES

• Polarized: Coated with iodine crystals, these block unwanted glare and reflections from other surfaces like water.
• Photochromic: These type of lense darken or lighten depending on light.
• Inter-changeable: Frames with more than one set of lenses that you can swap according to weather conditions.
• Anti-reflective: It reduces "back glare" from the inner side of the sunglasses.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT FRAMES

• YOUR FACE IS OVAL: You have a slightly narrower jaw than temples and your jaw tapers evenly to your chin.

    BEST FRAMES- Any shapes works for you.

• YOUR FACE IS SQUARE: You have a strong jaw line with the same width face at the forehead as it is across your cheekbones.

    BEST FRAMES- Round, oval and cat's eye.

• YOUR FACE IS HEART SHAPE: You have fantastic wide cheek bones that tapers down to a small chin.

    BEST FRAMES- Cat eye's or round frames.

• YOUR FACE IS LONG: You have a long and slender face with a narrow chin or high forehead.

    BEST FRAMES- Oversize or wrap styles.

• YOUR FACE IS ROUND: You have a full face with a rounded chin.

    BEST FRAMES- Wide & rectangular frames. 
By Yemi Olowu

THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS

    The little black dress vividly defines itself in its name....it is an evening or cocktail dress, cut simply and often worn short. Fashion historians ascribe the origins of the little black dress to the 1920s designs of Coco Channel. Since that era the little black dress in it's ubiquity has simply been referred to as the "LBD" and it has since remained an industry in the world's women's fashion.

EXCLUSIVE:INTERVIEW WITH NIGERIAN DESIGNER MUTAYZ MODE

It was an amazing experience when fashion eye naija had a one on one chat with Oke Oyibu, Lagos based designer who owns the label Mutayz Mode.



What is the origin of your label?
It was culled from my native name which is Okemutay and mode which means fashion German.

THE CUT OUT TREND

 The cut out fashion trend has been a very huge trend on all podium from paris to new york fashion week and even our very own Deola sagoe has emphasised on this trend by having it in her most recent collection,and if you lucky enough to remember one of Rihannas Mc Queen designed cutout jumpsuits then you would know how edgy this must have is. 

ALEK WEK FOR HOW TO SPEND IT MAGAZINE

 Photograghed by Andrew Yee

 Styled by Damian Foxe 

 Courtesy Fashion Gone Rogue

 By Yemi Olowu

THE CHINOS

WHATS IN YOUR BAG?

     Bags have always been a woman's essential ever since we can remember and now even men are hearting it.We walked into some trendy fashionistas in defferent parts of Lagos and here is what they carry and what they have in their bags.

 

NAME:Voke Messir
 BAG :Potri
 LOCATION:Ikeja
 CONTENTS:Make-up bag, company documents, Phones, address book, bunch of keys, and a purse.

NAME:Segun Davis
 BAG :Fred Perry
 LOCATION:Lekki
 CONTENTS:Apple Mac, GQ magazine, flash drive, power pack, CK eternity, gyming gear, and sunglasses.

NAME:Tope Ogundimu 
 BAG :Chloe
 LOCATION:Lekki
 CONTENTS:Bible, make-up bag, mp3 player, phone charger, purse, withdrawal booklet, anti-bacteria, and oil control talc.

NAME:Subomi
 BAG :Miu Miu
 LOCATION:Akoka 
 CONTENTS:Digital camera, writing pad, Gucci wallet, Sanitary towels, chewing gum, hand hygiene gel, and pepper spray.

 NAME:Koko Hammed
 BAG :Emporio Armani
 LOCATION:Ikoyi
 CONTENTS:Sunglasses, hairbrush, dairy, ipod, pen, mobile phones, mouth wash, magazines, wallet, anti-perspirant, and body spray.

By Yemi Olowu

THE RETURN OF COLOR BLOCKING

The colour blocking trend was massive last year for Spring/Summer and looks set to continue this year if the designers and high street have anything to say about it. Looking at the current collections for Spring/Summer that are continuing to filter out over the last few weeks we have seen a massive variety of bold colour statement garments.
The great thing about colour blocking is you are encouraged to experiment and clash bold colours together… fuchsia and pink? Yes! Pink with lime green? Yes! Go for bold statement pieces and keep your outfit really simple. A bold coloured top with bold coloured shorts or a skirt is enough to really stand out and get yourself noticed in the sun this year. Try and stick to the bright spring colours to really get on trend, so think about mixing together pastels this season as well as neons and acid tones.

Tips to Wear
So with trends that come round each year, it makes it easier to avoid the mistakes you made last year. To help you out though we have put together some essential tips in order to have your colour blocking looking its best this Spring/Summer.
Colour block for your body type – If you are skinny then horizontal blocks of colour will work well to give the illusion of curves where you want them. Likewise if you are already a curvy girl, then use darker shades around the hips in order to give you a more flattering effect.
Three is the magic number – Stick to two or three colours, anymore than that and you might end up looking like a paintbox. Two’s fine but three makes for a more interesting and effective contrast.
Don’t be afraid to clash – The normal rules don’t apply here, so don’t be afraid to clash colours you usually wouldn’t, pinks and reds work well!
Keep it in the family – It’s also effective to contrast two tonal variations with a more contrasting jarring colour, for example pinks and purples against a vibrant lime green.
Be loud and proud – This trend is all about bold bright colours and works best with the most vivid shades.
Keep it simple – Colour blocking always looks best with plain and neutral accessories. So try and break up the colour blocks with cream, black or grey shoes, clutch or belt. Never try to introduce geometric prints or patterns.
Pre-Colour Blocked Garments – These take away the pain of having to coordinate your colour clashing and allows you to just throw them on and look amazing. Look for amazing summer dresses that will really catch the eye and use colour blocked tops with plain leggings or shorts for a great casual day look.
If you are lacking inspiration and struggling to come up with colour combinations that work for you, there is again a whole host of colour blocking tops and dresses available which already have the different coloured panels integrated. These take the pain out of being on trend and we noticed a whole host of celebrities wearing the famous Vera Wang colour block dress last year, so you will not be alone.

By Oyerinde Olawale

SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE: THE HIGH TOP/GLADIATORS FOR MEN

 Do you know that feel when you are wearing something new, trendy and catchy and everybody is complementing your fashion piece? And they know you know they'll be taking off to scout and hunt down this same item.Hmmn! now your social status has stepped up a notch and you can get home knowing you would sleep and dream of Givenchy.

            If there is anything i would put on high priority on my want list, these shoes actually takes the cake.They are new inventions or should i call it innovations, to the men's shoes department.Imagine how long we waited for it and thought it would never come, but now they are finally here.This shoes are "must haves" for summer, even though they would do a great damage to your credit card or make your bank account loose weight.

   

by yemi olowu