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FASHION BEAUTY CULINARY CORNER FASHION NEWS
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t is the end of another week, and I guess we are all looking forward to a fabulous new week of being stylish. In this edition our fashion pages gives you an insight on Palazzo pants and heeled sandal shoes. The Palazzo pant is a fashion trend that have been in existence since the sixties, and doesn’t seem to fade away. But is being re-modernized to suit the fashion that exist at the time. Sandal heel shoes is one fashion accessory almost every
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fashionista have, it is a piece that gives poise and carriage when worn. It can be worn to almost all events, depending on the outfit and combination of attires. Just as women have accessories that could transform an entire attire, so also the men. The porkpie hat is one accessory worn on both casual and formal outfits, depending on your matching prowess. It is an accessory that could transform a dull look to a serious or casual look. It is an accessory that men should try out. A trendy look that is now being rocked by women is the low cut, to some having low
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cut means spending more to maintain a glam look. You have to bear in mind that some routines you kept while having long hair should not be over looked. Our beauty page will tell you more. Dr. Eleanor Nwadinobi is our personality this week. In her interview with Tambari, she lets us in on her career as a doctor and human activist. Have a splendid day!
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he palazzo pant is one fashion piece that has been in existence for a very long time. It is a style that keeps coming back in more exorting trends, but with an added touch of modernisation. Palazzo pants are very comfortable, free and flare. They are wide leg pants that can be worn as both formal and social outfits; it all depends on how you match them with other clothes and accessories. This is one fashion piece that is sure going to be in the fashion scene for a very long time, so every fashionista should have one in the wardrobe. Feel funky and fab in palazzo pants.
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// ELEANOR ANN NWADINOBI
interview by PRISCA EKOKUJE-EMADU r. Eleanor Ann Nwadinobi is the manager, Women and Girls, in the Nigerian Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP). In 1995, she was elected the state president of her professional association, the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN). She also became the national president of the association in 2006. She is currently vying for the position of the president of the Medical Women’s International Association (MWIA), which would be the e first for fo or Nigeria Nigeriia sincee the organisation’s orrganisattion’s 97-year h would history. She sees herself mu ultinational wh hose mo other iss Jamaic can, father Nige as a multinational whose mother Jamaican, Nigerian and was born in United Kingdom Kingdom into o the fam mily of tthe he late Violet TThomas, a nurse, and the United family Em mmanue el Ezebu uiro, a p ioneer Nigeria an veterinary ssurgeon. Emmanuel Ezebuiro, pioneer Nigerian
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Educational background I went to several primary schools in Nigeria and in the UK because my parents travelled a lot by virtue of my father’s job. I also attended three secondary schools for the same reason. I started at Queens School, Enugu and moved to Saint Louis Grammar School, Ibadan, after which I did my A-Level at the International School, also in Ibadan. After that, I went to the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus, where I read Medicine. I later went for a master’s programme in Human Rights in the European University in Venice, Italy. Career It has been quite an interesting journey. I started in the field of medicine, within the specialty of anesthesia. I practised as an anesthetist in Enugu and the UK, mostly in the South-East Kent Health Authority. When I came back to Nigeria, I started a partnership private practice called The Tabitha Infirmary (TTI). While I was working there, I discovered a situation that was prevalent among women in the South-East which I was not previously aware of. That practice was harmful traditional practices meted out to widows. I began asking questions. I also chose to do an independent research with recommendations for a solution. This led me to going into human rights interventions. My switch from medicine to human rights During the course of my research, I discovered a lot of cultural practices which were dehumanising. I found out that women went through three distinct cultural practices when they lost their husbands, which I tagged the 3Ds. The first is dethronement. I called it this because at that time, women in the South-East were regarded as having very low status until they got married. Marriage is what elevated or enthroned her to a position of recognition or status. But the minute her husband died, for whatever reason, she was seen to lose the status she was enthroned to, and she was immediately dethroned. That dethronement was depicted by asking the woman to sit on the floor; if they were kind they would offer her a mat or mattress. The second one is what I called defacement. A woman’s beauty was seen to be specifically for her husband; hence she would dress, comb her hair and put on her makeup for her husband and not for herself. The minute her husband died she was not supposed to look beautiful. So she would be forced to carry out a range of practices in order to be defaced. Her hair would be cut while she was forced to wear black or white for varying periods of time. When I came across this practice in 1994, some women had not been allowed to bath from three months to one year. This was part of the defacement. The third is dis-inheritance. Here, a woman would work very hard alongside her husband to acquire their property, but when the man is no more, she would be dispossessed of the property she worked hard to get. Sometimes it is transferred to the next surviving male in the family. I found myself being more interested to stand up and speak for the widows. I started looking for ways to help them. I presented my findings at The Hague in Netherlands, and I was advised to set up a non-governmental organisation. When I came back, I found three other very dedicated women and we started an organisation called Widows Development Organisation (WIDO). The acronym was specially chosen to dispel the myth that the word “widow” was bad luck. That was what led me to taking my skills and knowledge as a medical doctor into development and human rights. I feel I am on a mission. As a clinician I saved one life at a time, but now I find myself changing the lives of whole populations through targeted interventions and advocating laws like the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act (VAPP). Of course, it is by no means a one woman show; I am working with other very dedicated people. What growing up was like Growing up was interesting. In some cases it was full of pleasure, and in other cases, it was frightening and scary. As a young child, I witnessed the Nigeria- Biafra civil war, and I remember hearing fighter planes, bombings and people screaming. That’s the part of my life that was really scary. Anybody who has seen war will ensure that peace is maintained wherever they find themselves. Apart from that dark period, my childhood was beautiful. I had very caring parents who were there for me and raised me as a woman of faith. They raised me to care for others and even animals. My father was one of Nigeria’s pioneer veterinary doctors. I remember we grew up with so many different pets. There was a goat my dad brought home for our meal, but I stopped him from slaughtering the goat because it was lovely and I saw it more as a pet. Challenges faced I have had a lot of challenges. One was in the process of reading Medicine. It was not the easiest of courses; it was lengthy and required a lot of discipline. That was where I learnt discipline. Everybody
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ELEANOR ANN NWADINOBI // knows it is not easy, but it is about putting your head down. The practice of medicine is fairly challenging as well. It is challenging when you are desperately trying to keep a patient alive by doing all you can but he or she dies. Also, working with widows and seeing a person’s sheer inhumanity to another human is something I have found very difficult to understand. I have had to cope with that by basically doing all I can to change attitudes and harmful practices through sensitisation and advocacy. There are a lot of emotional challenges when you support people who have gone through harmful cultural practices or suffered violence against women in one form or another. Life’s lessons One of life’s very big lessons is that it is indeed like a bed of roses. People say it is not, but I think otherwise. I say so because when you pick a rose flower, it has the stem, the thorns and the blossom that brings about that soft unique fragrance. If you rush to pick it, you could get pricked by the thorns. When you are standing for the rights of the marginalised, there are those who want to maintain the status quo, so there are those who will agree with you, but there will always be those who will disagree with you. You can either decide to convince them to your side or avoid them completely. So one of the lessons I always share with people is don’t expect that everybody would like you or agree with you. Be aware that part of life is that there would be people who don’t like you and disagree you. And you must learn to cope with that by trying to convince them to change their minds, or you stay away from them completely. Aspirations as a child I heard from my mum that I have always shown empathy. She narrated a scenario where a car was involved in an accident and my parents went out to help. When they returned, I immediately announced to them that I wanted to be a doctor. I was too young to remember that incident, but my parents found it prophetic, which was why they were disappointed when I stopped practising clinical medicine. However, when they saw the tremendous satisfaction I got from helping not just individual patients but impacting on whole populations, they understood my passion. I don’t remember having any other aspiration at the time. I also studied at a time when you would naturally opt for medicine if you had very high marks in the sciences. Fond childhood memories I love games; I am still a child at heart when it comes to games. I usually lead the games at children’s parties, as well as parties for adults.
ONE OF LIFE’S VERY BIG LESSONS IS THAT IT IS INDEED LIKE A BED OF ROSES. PEOPLE SAY IT IS NOT, BUT I THINK OTHERWISE Most cherished attribute of his He is very gentle and kind, a very dedicated husband and father. He is a family man who loves his family so much and puts us first. Top five on my wish list I am the kind of person who thinks there is always another level to conquer. I keep on wanting to climb and reach for that zenith. I am always aspiring for the next level. I cannot claim to have reached the top yet, otherwise it would only mean that it is downhill from here. Favourite kind of music on replay Once the beat is such that I am motivated to ce. move, I am ready to dance. First App I check in the morning ail because I get my I go straight to my email ere. daily devotional from there. Favourite fashion item e. If it is modest, I don’t have a favourite. decent and appropriate for the occasion, I am good to go. But I love my statement lipstick. ght wearing What wouldn’t I be caught Anything ridiculously indecent. Best travel destination el destination, but I don’t have a best travel I can say that one of the best holidays I have as a visit to Israel. It had with my husband was is a peculiar country; it has everything, all in one. There are places for sightseeing - a beach, the Dead Sea, the hills of Jerusalem, spiritual activities and more. My favourite destination is mewhere abroad, but a not necessarily going somewhere preciate God’s creation, place where you can appreciate even within Nigeria. How I relax By hanging out with my family and friends, exercising or dancing.
What my typical day like On weekdays, I wake up, say my prayers and get ready for work. When I come back from work, I relax with my husband. At the weekend, I go to the gym, to church and hang out with friends and family.
Definition of style nique, decent and It has to be modest, unique, appropriate Best food y form, and I love vegetables in any deserts
How I met my husband I met my husband in the university. He was already a third year student when I came in. His sister, now my sister in-law, introduced us and we dated for six years before we got married.
gner Favourite fashion designer I wear things that are wer, made by people I empower, especially young and lists upcoming designers, stylists and entrepreneurs.
Most cherished gift and who it was from The gift from my very loving husband and father of our children. My husband and children came as a beautiful package; I see them as my cherished gifts from God.
Favourite perfume Eden by Cacharel, Bulgari and Guerlain fragrances.
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Mum’s advice that stuck If you need to rock the boat for something to be done correctly, do it, and do it bravely. When something is right, boldly stand up for it. Favourite sport Swimming, because it provides all round exercise. Favourite colour Peach and teal Favourite weather I love comfortable weather, not extremes. Favourite day of the week Every day is a blessing. My favourite day is the one that turns out with beautiful surprises. Beauty routine An invigorating shower with my favourite shower gel – Nuetrogena Rainbath, moderate makeup and an occasional “pamper-myselfday.” Role models My mum, Violet May Ezebuiro, who raised me and encouraged me to prayerfully pursue my dreams. My namesake, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, who was the longest serving US First Lady and wife of Franklin D Roosevelt, who oversaw the drafting of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights. What I would tell my younger me I would have advised myself to listen more to my parents, spend more time with my parents and older relatives and learn more about my family history. These were older people with such great wisdom. I just wish I had spent more time with them to learn more. I also wish I had recorded some of the things they said.
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THE UNIQUE
PORKPIE HATS A by MULIKATU MUKAILA
porkpie hat is one fashion accessory for men, usually worn across the forehead. It can be tilted to the side to give you a stylish look. This stylish hat has a tendency to transform your look from playfulness to seriousness. The emergence of the porkpie hat could be traced to the
19th century among the British and Americans, but today it is a big fashion trend for the style conscious man. Today, it is being rocked by different individuals with incredible outfits. What are you waiting for? Make a statement with a porkpie hat today!
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Maintaining a
Low Haircut by MULIKATU MUKAILA
to keeping a low haircut.
hen you decide to change your entire look by keeping a low haircut, you have freed yourself from the burden of spending the whole day in the salon. When carrying a low-cut, your hair is also free from breakage, dandruffs and other hair fungi that prevent the hair from growing. But all the same, that does not mean you won’t maintain your low-cut if you want to get the very best result. Here are some tips
1. While keeping a short hair, don’t make it a habit to relax regularly even if you have undergrowth. 2. Wash and condition your hair twice a week with a shampoo and conditioner designed for the treated hair only. Make sure you also use a leave-in conditioner after every wash. Only comb through the hair with a wide-toothed comb and never brush while it is wet as the hair can break in this wet state. 3. Avoid using extreme heat on your hair h to style. If possible, try to avoid heat all together. Use other methods of h achieving curls and style settings like a magnetic rollers, wet setting and curl m formers. Heat should only be used on f
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How to prepare a homemade coconut hair spray C oconut oil is an essential treatment that is good for the hair. It helps to soften and strengthen the hair texture while it remains shiny and healthy. Coconut oil offers a variety of health benefits. It can be used for cooking as well as skin and hair care. Virgin coconut oil is believed to be of the highest quality, made naturally and free of harsh chemicals which are more conducive for your hair.
1. Split a coconut with a sharp cleaver, then scrape and blend 2. Filter the milk into a jar 3. Leave the jar unattended for at least 24 hours. As it sets, the coconut milk and oil will separate and a layer of curd will appear at the top of the jar. Refrigerate the jar so the curd hardens more quickly, then scoop the oil out with a spoon.
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special occasions, not every day. 4. Deep-condition your hair every two weeks to retain more moisture and strength. Use a creamy deep conditioner that has some mild protein and moisturising ingredients on your damp hair after a wash. Let it sit in your hair for about 40 minutes before rinsing. Deep conditioning provides a measure of preventative damage from frequent manipulation and styling of your hair. 5. Also, drink plenty of water and get an adequate amount of rest to reduce stress. You should exercise regularly to be healthy as your hair is part of your body and will suffer if it’s growing from an unhealthy scalp. 6. Take out time, like twice or three times a month, to visit your stylist so you can get the adequate hair treatments; with that, your hair will be on point.
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Making the holiday
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FOR KIDS
he holidays are here for children. IIt iis a time i when h parents can h help l their hei h children explore other skills, one of which could be in the area of culinary. na It is always fun when children get into activities such as cooking with th their parents. To achieve this feat, we will be helping out with three easy and nd yummy meals you can make with your children to make the holidays fun-filled ed and worthwhile.
Yam balls INGREDIENTS: - Yam - Tomatoes - Scotch bonnets (ata rodo) - Shrimp - Onion - Garlic powder - Curry - Thyme - Seasoning - Salt - Vegetable oil - Raw egg - Flour - Black pepper
Coconut curry sauce with rice Ingredients: - Chicken thigh - Green peas - Green pepper - Onions - Red pepper - Curry - Garlic powder - Ginger - Thyme - Seasoning - Corn starch - Coconut milk
- Chili pepper - Vegetable oil - Salt Method: - Soak the chicken in the curry, thyme, chili pepper and seasoning. - Grate ginger, dice carrot, green and red bell pepper and onions. - Mix the coconut milk and corn starch.
- Add the mixed coconut milk and corn starch and allow to simmer. - Then add the chopped carrots, green peas, green and red pepper. - Add grated ginger and mix. - Allow to cook and thicken as you want.
METHOD: - Peel and rinse yam. - Place in a pot, add salt and allow to cook. - When boiled, cut into small pieces and blend till smooth. - Cut the tomatoes, scotch
bonnet, onion and add in an already greased oil pan. - Add the curry, thyme, garlic powder, shrimp, seasoning and salt to taste. - Allow to cool. - Now, take a tablespoon of the yam dough, flatten and add a bit of the filling, then mould to a ball. - Mix the flour and pepper in a bowl. - Crack the egg and whisk in another bowl. - Dip the moulded yam in the whisked egg, flour and coat. - Heat oil in a frying pan, then drop the yam balls into the oil and fry till golden brown.
Peanut butter and jam fudge INGREDIENTS: - Unsalted butter - Light corn syrup - Granulated sugar - Brown sugar - Milk - Baking soda - Salt - Peanut butter - Vanilla extract - Jam METHOD: - Butter a baking pan
and set aside. - Put corn syrup, granulated and brown sugar, milk, baking soda and salt in another pan. - Allow to boil. - When boiled, remove the sauce pan and add chilled butter, peanut butter and vanilla, then mix. - Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. - Set aside in a cool
and dry place. - Before it cools completely, cut into desired shapes. - Cut a small hole in the centre of the fudge. - Put the jam in a plastic bag. - Cut a corner and squeeze in the holes.
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Married student: How can I avoid pregnancy? My menstrual period is twenty-two days. How do I know my ovulation period because I am a student and married and want to stay away from being pregnant now. I’m not interested in taking prior injections. I want to avoid pregnancy the natural way. - Anonymous
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here are two phases in menstrual cycle: the proliferative phase and the secretory phase. The proliferative phase occurs before ovulation while the secretory phase starts from ovulation to the next menses. The constant one of the two phase is the secretory phase which is usually fourteen days. The proliferative phase varies with cycle length. In an
average menstrual cycle length of twenty-eight days, ovation occurs on day fourteen. For those with longer than twenty-eight days cycle the secretory phase will still be fourteen days while the proliferative phase will be longer. For those with shorter menstrual cycle length like you, the proliferative phase will be shorter. Since the menstrual length is twenty days removing
fourteen days will remain eight days. You are likely to ovulate around the eighth day. In other to use safe period, is better to avoid intercourse between day 6 and day 13. The limitation of this is the problem of variation in menstrual cycle length which cannot be predicted. It is usually retrospective. Therefore, the possibility of unplanned
pregnancy is still there and high. Since you do not want pills or injections and also most likely IUD may not be acceptable, then you have to discuss with your spouse about barrier method as another option. The barrier method could either be for your spouse or for you. Condom for men, cervical cap and female condom for women too.
HOW CAN I ERASE MY TRIBAL MARKS? Please I need your assistance, I need you to direct me to where I can erase my tribal marks. Eleojo Tribal marks can be erase through plastic surgery and laser treatment. It is not readily available in Nigeria yet. But you can try the Government specialist hospital in Kano. Also you can check with some high profile hospitals in Abuja and Lagos
I am confused I am twenty two years old, my menses caesed for two months now, I am confused. what do I do? Aisha, Katsina
RE: ITCHING OF THE BODY? The solution to itching is simply to use hot water. I suffered the same problem for over fifty years until one doctor advised me to be using hot water. I no longer have the problem unless I use cold water. I hope this will be of use to those having the problem. - Aliyu from Abuja
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hank you for sharing your experience with us. You are right for those who reacts to cold water or well water, changing to what one does not react to will stop the itching. The limitation of generalising it is that water is not the only cause of the allergic reaction. Just like we stated previously the key thing is to identify
the source of the reaction and eliminate it. Just between last week and now I met one whose itching was cause by a partivular drug stopping the drug eliminated the itching. Some it could be a reaction to a pet which by removing the pert will stop the reaction and so on. Once again we appreciate your contribution.
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I will encourage you to relax your mind. At this early stage it is not unusual for menses to be irregular. Menstrual cycle become stable about three to four years after menarche. Menarche means the first menses. The menses will soon resume. There is no need to panic or take any medication.
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f you want to be on top of your game as you step out to grace any occasion, a pair of heel-sandals will go a long way in giving you an edge over others. It has a way of compacting one’s feet and giving it a signature look. You can rock the heel-sandals with the aim of looking casual, for occasions or official purposes, provided it sooths yourr outfit. You can never go wrong with the perfect pair of heel sandals.
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The Ikeji Arondizuogu festival by PRISCA EKOKUJE-EMADU
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keji Arondizuogu is a yearly festival that brings together, the sons and daughters of Arondizuogu, an Igbo-speaking community in Imo State. The festival, which is dated back to five centuries ago, is celebrated to mark the harvest of the first yam of the farming season. It is said to be the biggest pan-Igbo cultural festival with international recognition. The event, which is often witnessed by thousands of people, is upgraded on a yearly basis - the display, dance and grandeur are usually done in a more sophisticated way. During the festival, there is always a colourful display of masquerades who dance across the market square to the delight of the public. The rhythm of traditional music from drums and flute is used to entertain the public who also dance to the tunes. The flutist communicates with the masquerades. This festival enhances unity among the people of Arondizuogu and other Igbospeaking communities at home and abroad. The four-day festival corresponds to the four Igbo traditional weekdays - Eke, Oye, Afo and Nkwo, all of which have a special significance, representing different aspects of the festival. During these four days, there is propitiation, thanksgiving and feasting. On the last day of the festival, a ram is tied with a single thread to a tree at the market
square and the brave and strong is expected to untie it. He finds the task very difficult to accomplish as other equally strong men do everything possible to stop him. The contest continues until the bravest unties the ram. This feat is often followed by dining and wining by the winner’s kinsmen. It is believed that the action of the winner has elevated the community, thus earning him recognition in other villages and towns. With additional information from the internet
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Giving your home a unique look with monochrome by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
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onochrome refers to a combination of timeless black and white colours. You can give your home a sparkly and unique look with monochrome dĂŠcor. It is simple, yet sophisticated, very chic and classy. There are different ways to incorporate black and white into your home, depending on your taste. - Black and white tiles: Black and white tiles give the entire room a classical type of touch, especially the glossy type that reflects light and almost gives the illusion of a mirror on the floor (if polished often). The tiles can be used in bathrooms, rooms and kitchen; it all depends on your preference. - Stripes: A striped wallpaper, for example, makes a room look wider and gives maximum visual impact on the eyes. Rooms instantaneously appear much more spacious. - Mix and match: Incorporate stuff
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like throw-pillows, vases, art and funky furniture in black and white and even different shades of grey to jazz up your home. Be bold and try something new with your space. Decorate your home with a sparkly and unique monochrome and you are sure not to go wrong. With additional information from the internet
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Tiffany Amber unveils 2016 spring/ summer collection
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oremost Nigerian fashion brand, Tiffany Amber, recently unveiled her 2016 spring/summer collection tagged “Marina.’’ The collection, which was showcased through Instagram, had flattering, plush and effortless feminine pieces, some of which were expressed in the high-neck flowing dresses, long-sleeve, sleeveless, kaftan, flowing jumpsuits with flared easy breezy embellished details, loose shift/ kaftan styles. Other designs that made up the collection include midi dresses with puff sleeves, culottes jumpsuit, easy wear midi styles, bardot top paired with wrap and other pieces which where stylishly done in unique prints. The Tiffany Amber designs have been showcased on different runways in Nigeria, and have also been featured in the CNN, Vogue and other international media.
Toju Foyeh releases bridal collection
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oju Foyeh has released her first ever bridal collection tagged “Beguile.’’ After making a runway debut at the 2015 Lagos Fashion Design Week, the designer unveiled a set of posts of stunning pieces on the social media. This collection showcases a fierce, daring and sultry look, away from the classic bride. The pieces had a feminine and ultimate bridal pushing the boundaries with her fusion of modern sheer, embellished, adorned with more details for the 20th century bride. The Nigerian designer, in this design, went all out as she had in her collection styles done in ball dresses, sheer bubble bodice detailed dresses, jumpsuit with details, tiered dresses, bustier with tulle details, bone structured dresses and short hi-lo dress, all of which were uniquely designed. It is a collection embodied with different looks for the modern bride to choose from.
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Tae’s new collection, ‘Oyinade collection’
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omenswear brand based in Nigeria released new pieces that showcased different prints and nice cuts. The new collection tagged ‘Oyinade collection’ shows effortless pieces of shirt dresses, that are in print with wrap details and paired with pants for the modern chic. Oyinade was described by Tae brand as ‘The Art of the shirtdresses’ which was seen in styling the lookbook. The creative director of Tae, Bisola Ibironke Edun said what inspired the collection ‘Oyinade was to put in the fore shirts which are not considered much in the fashion scenes. She also said, “Effortlessly elegant, modern and chic, the Oyinade Collection is a celebration of The Shirt; that often overlooked, ubiquitous piece of clothing. It is full of unexpected surprises and exquisite attention to detail. Each piece allows a full expression of personal creativity, telling your story, your way. It is a treat, a rare delight. It is an ode to vintage Tae.”