SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016
Redefining femininity
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FASHION BEAUTY MEN’S STYLE CULTURE
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ith just few hours away from Eid-el-kabir, I guess preparation for the celebration is on top gear. Here is wishing our esteemed readers Barka da Sallah in advance. From cord lace to French, dry and Swiss, lace is one fabric that never goes out of fashion. You can sew it alone or combine it with
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Mulikatu Mukaila Prisca Ekokuje-Emadu Hafsah Abubakar Matazu Designer
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Rabi Salisu. She has touched the lives of widows, orphans and Internally Displaced Persons through her foundation. The editor, Amina Alhassan, is on holiday and I’ll be sitting in for her for the period. Enjoy our package and once again, have a wonderful Sallah celebration.
other fabrics as is the rave of the moment, but then, give it your own touch like some of our fashionistas have done and stand out this festive season. It is common to see most men wear their kaftan with a covered shoe but it’s a fashion no, no. The best shoe for your kaftan is the sandal. If you have been caught in this fashion faux pas, you can take a cue from the men on our men’s page and slip on a simple sandal the next time you don your kaftan. Our cover personality is Hajiya
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It’s all about lace this Sallah by MULIKATU MUKAILA
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re you thinking of your looks this Sallah, then add some laces to your wardrobe. You can make different styles from it such as peplum tops and skirts, dresses, Iro and Buba and lots more. Your fashion sense defines your personality so make it a great deal this Sallah with lace .
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CO V E R // RABI SALISU IBRAHIM Educational Background I attended St Anna’s Nursery and Primary school and also Aminci Model School Kakuri Kaduna . I later proceeded to Challenge International College in Sabon Tasha Kaduna where I graduated in 2000. I enrolled into Kaduna Polytechnic where I bagged my National Diploma in Business Studies and the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing in 2006. Presently, I am undergoing my Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) in Peace and Conflict Strategic Studies at Kaduna State University (KASU). I am also into Humanitarian services and have an NGO which cater for the need of children, women and orphans. Growing up Growing up was kind of a pathetic because I am from a broken home. I grew up with my mum since I was two years and I am the only child of my mum, but for my dad, we are eight-four boys and four girls. I am the first born of the family. My mom was a caterer; I lived with her in Sabon Tasha while my dad is in Tudun-Wada Kaduna. She was my caretaker right from the age of two till 2002, when I got married. So from childhood, I was a business woman because after school, I went to her restaurant to help her. From the age of six I started working in her restaurants. On a particular day, I may be in one shop and the next I would be in another. When I come back from school with my uniform, I go straight to her restaurant (Dadin Kowa restaurant). I was going to school and combining it with the business. Challenges I faced You know any house that is broken there is psychological trauma and other things. When I was growing up, I saw people living with their parent, I imagined the home being a complete one and always wished and hoped my parents were still together. I always got disturbed when I saw other families, until my mom got married to one Alhaji Ade Suleiman, a Yoruba man. He always represented my dad during PTAs. I was just like his adopted child because he married my mom that is in 1990. He died in 2006. My mum was not educated in the western way but she made sure that I went to school and anytime somebody came to ask for marriage, my y hand in marriag ge, she stood her ground because my father wanted to marry me off after I finished my primary school. He collected my dowry in 1994 and wanted me to marry at the age of 12. But my mum stood for me she said she would not agree
Strive to be great irrespective of your background interview by MARYAM AHMADU-SUKA & BILKISU ABUBAKAR BELLO, KADUNA
Rabi Salisu Ibrahim is the Chief Executive of Arrida Relief Foundation of Nigeria (ARFON) which provides for widows, orphans and Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s). Born on 24th March 1982, the energetic wife and mother of four has achieved great heights by simply following the footsteps of her mum. She opened up to Tambari on her personal life and other interesting issues. because I am her only child. My mum was from Tambuwal in Sokoto state, she said she wanted me to have a degree so she will not allow me to get married at the age of 12, so she had to take me out. She took me out of Nigeria just because of that issue. We went to Saudi where we spent three years and by the time we came back the issue of marriage was forgotten. My mum is my backbone I always emulate her in anything I am doing. I attended a missionary school, so I grew up in an enlightened environment where Christians and Muslims live together happily, so going to school was not an option, it was a must. I was taught that even if your husband is doing business, you should not rely on his own; you also have something to cater for your children. I grew up tto o see that h if not for the business my mom was doing, she wouldn’t have the money to send me to school even if she had the ambition. She would not have been able to fulfil what she wanted for me
Aspiration growing up I wanted to read Mass communication to become a Newscaster. Unfortunately, I did not make literature –in-English in my WAEC, so I was not given admission into mass communication. Instead I was given admission into Administration. Business Administra Later on, I changed to zeal for Marketing but the ze was a assisting the needy w passion. I grew up to see my services. mum doing such ser orphans. If you She assisted orphan can remember, I told you I grew up in a mixed ssociety. She takes them in as her own daughters and caters for them. She goes tto the extent of marrying tthem off. care of the She as well takes car disabled. almajiris and the dis restaurant They come to her re every friday and ever ery y fr frid iday ay a nd receive rec food for free from morning m to 12noon. I still have hav it in mind but I see it as a stressful task. So I just want tto be a broadcaster, but my mother’s traits of helping h the less privileged is in me.
I WAS TAUGHT THAT EVEN IF YOUR HUSBAND IS DOING A BUSINESS, YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON HIS OWN
What I missed months ago. I just lost my biological dad two mon He was not part of my childhood, but llater on, graduated and did he realized his mistake after I graduate my NYSC. He started coming and cont contributing in one or the other to my life and even to my children. He started showing me that fatherly fa love which I lost earlier in life. I sat with him and we discussed but I was not close to him. backbone, she My mom has always been my backbon passed away four years ago but there is no day I don’t shed tears for her. How I met my husband the past I have known my husband for th 20 years but he couldn’t approach approac me then because he saw how my mum protected me from being given giv out in marriage at an early age. We W met in 2007 and got married in 2008. We met in Dubai, he heard I went there so he followed me and said he wanted to marry me. m
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NO MATTER YOUR FAMILY BACKGROUND, GROUND, THAT SHOULD NOT DETER YOU, MAKE SOMETHING OUT OF YOUR LIFE Best gift I have received from him The best gift I received from him is a car on my birthday; it was a green CRV Jeep that was in 2010, two years after we got married. Three fashion accessories I can’t do without Perfume, rings and gowns. My best perfume is End of discussion, it is an Arabian product. I like Gucci, it is an old brand but I like all their product up to now. Best travel destination My best travel destination is Madina because I want to be visiting Prophet (S.W.A), anytime I am there .I have purification of my soul and I feel contented with God and I ask Allah to forgive me and Muslim ummah in our generation and I have rest of mind anytime I’m in Madina. How I relax That is a very difficult question because I do not relax that is why I have constant headache, but I am trying to adjust my program. Now, as you can see I have started relaxing today. I over work myself because of all the jobs I do and the taking care of all the orphans, school and other things. If I have more income I would have taken more staff to be doing somethings. I am doing things that ten people are supposed to do. I am doing my small business aside my motherly duty and my role as a wife. It’s very hectic . Mum’s advice that stuck She advised me to be patient. She said if you patient, you can live with your enemy in peace and with your loved ones too. When you are living close to your enemy, you can change them to be your friend by being good to them. So I ways think about that even if someone is hurting me, I am patient with him m because of that advice she gave me. Best sport My best sport is basketball. Even when I was in secondary school I was in basketball team. Best weather I like cold weather. Preferred car choice I want anything jeep, because of the rural areas I go to. The roads to many places in this country are bad. So, the higher the car, the better. Best colour and why I love green colour because the Prophet (S.W.A) best colour is green and white.
Role models in life I have only one role model in life, which is my mother. Some people saw me as stubborn and they say because of how my mum pampered me I wouldn’t be able to live without her. But she always has it in mind that I can live and even do more than what she did. Because even then she knew what I was going to be, but people did not see it like that. Life’s Lessons Everybody you see in life has talent, it is just that the way you use your talent or the way the talent has used you, in the sense that who is your emulator, who is bringing you up, who is there to bring that talent out for you. So the lesson I have learned is that one should strive to achieve greater heights. No matter your family background, that should not deter you, make something out of your life - just like my mother struggled to make me the woman I am today. So if you don’t have hope, you don’t have future ambition that is what I see that everybody should have a future ambition not only for himself but for his children and generation at large.
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My Secret to looking good Maybe it’s the exercise or the type of food and fruit I eat, because I like fruits. I do simple exercises every morning.
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Shoes that sooth your kaftan
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t is common to see most men wear their kaftan with a covered shoe but it’s a fashion no, no. The best shoe for your kaftan is the sandal or slippers. You can comfortably wear a simple kaftan with a nice sandals or slippers, and you are good to go.
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Finding the best products for your skin
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nowing what type of skin you have is simple but very important when figuring out what products you should use to treat and take care of your skin. Knowing your skin type and conditions lets you to develop a routine strictly based on your skin’s preferences and needs. Skin changes with different conditions such as the seasons, the weather and other things of the like. There are four different skin types respectively; normal, oily, dry and combination skin. When you determine the type of skin you have, you can easily choose what products will suit your skin accordingly to keep it smooth, supple and radiant. For oily skin: Use a face wash or cleanser that contains an AHA such as glycolic or salicylic acid to prevent breakouts, or use a gel moisturizer. For very oily skin, stay away from moisturizers and focus on a face wash with salicylic acid. The oil that the skin produces is the best natural moisturizer for your
skin. For dry skin: Dry skin can become very irritated during harmattan. Exfoliation can strip tive. the skin and make it more sensitive. It is best to see a dermatologist to suggest the best products for ar you. Also go for a scrub with sugar crystals and moisturizers with natural oils are best. For normal skin: Use product containing a mild concentration of benzoyl peroxide and a creamy scrub with soft, synthetic beads for exfoliation. A low-strength glycolic wash with a higher PH will also be a good choice. For combination skin: Bearing in mind that most parts of your face are dry, exfoliation is still key as it manages oil production and removes any flaky skin. Another way to balance the oil is to use a face oil. Well-moisturized skin will in turn produce less oil, preventing future breakouts.
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Dark chocolate: Dark chocolate is rich in cocoa flavanols and plant compounds with antioxidant properties which help hydrate skin and improve circulation. Sardines: One serving of this fish contains omega-3 fatty acids making it one of the best sources of the fat. Sardine is particularly rich in the type of omega-3 called DHA, an anti-inflammatory.
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Green tea: It boosts blood flow and oxygen to the skin, which delivers key nutrients to keep your complexion healthy. Carrots: Eating carrots regularly can give you a natural glow. It has a high amount of carotenoid which gives a healthier looking complexion. Eggs: Eggs offer up a large amount of protein without the fat, and less fat is a good thing for your skin.
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ur Super Tambari Chef this week is Aisha Shuiabu Alhassan, she wrote in from Lagos state. Congratulations! My favourite is in season, Yam! Yes yam is in season and there is no better way to enjoy them than to include them in your perfect English breakfast. Yummy! I will recommend this dish to anyone who wishes to take a break from the standard breakfast as we know it, tea & bread or pap and bean cake and sometimes even nterestingly, it is indomie noodles. And interestingly, othing more easy to make, it takes nothing than 30minutes. e, 4 Its ingredients include, slices of yam, 3 eggs, 2 ripe ive tomatoes, 2 sausages, olive oil, 4 spoons of baked beans, onions, pepper and salt to taste.
Slice tomatoes, add onions, chopped pepper and salt, break and add eggs. Whisk everything to blend properly and fry. (You could fry it flat or make it scrambled.) Heat baked beans. Now place your boiled yam, grilled sausage, ked and fried egg and baked beans in a plate and enjoy this refreshingg and filli lling breakfast with i h a cup c off tea. I tell you, it’s worth a try.
PREPARATION Brush the sausages sparingly with olive oil and salt and place in the oven to cook slowly for about 10mins (turning occasionally). Boil the slices of yams and set aside when cooked.
HEA HEALTHY CARB CARBOHYDRATE M Most times, peo people tend to get it w wrong by avoiding ca carbohydrates c completely. While o the other hand on tthe craving for o Nigerian our c carbohydrate p popularly known as sw swallow puts many to ttest. I do have those cravi cravings too and I have my wa way by balancing
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Simple yet sumptious comfort food: Mashed potatoes and beef and vegetable stir fry
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ashed potatoes is a popular alternative to the conventional friend potatoes known as fries or chips. Pairing the dish with beef stir fry as a sauce is the perfect balanced diet that combines carbohydrates, protein with fibre from the vegetables. It is quite easy to make and requires a few ingredients yet it is ever so tasty. It can be enjoyed as a family dinner during the weekends or on days that you need to cook something tasty and appetizing real quick. INGREDIENTS FOR BEEF AND VEGETABLE STIR FRY: 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil 500 grams of beef, cut into thin strips 1 red bell pepper, sliced thinly 3 carrots, sliced thinly A small handful of green beans 1 onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon of minced garlic 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 seasoning cube DIRECTIONS: -Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef until browned for 3 to 4 minutes. - Add the red bell pepper, carrots, green
wha whatever I am eating my carbohydrate w with. I will be giving rrecipe for dried fish stew, fresh okro with dadawa and semovita. INGREDIENTS Fresh okro, fr fresh dadawa, 3 pie pieces of dried fish, onio onions, pepper, tatashe, tomaot tomaotoes, garlic, salt, curry, sea seasoning, palm oil and a 2 cups of semovita. PREPARATION Blend tomatoes, pepper, tatashe, garlic and onions to a paste. Soak dried fish in hot water and wash with salt to remove sand and dirt. Heat palm oil in a pot, add onions and allow to fry for a minute or two, pour the blended tomatoes and pepper paste, and allow to fry. After about ten minutes add a cup of water, add the washed dried fish, salt, curry and seasoning, cover and allow to cook. For the okro, heat a cup of water and allow to boil, pour grated okro into the boiling water, add fresh dadawa, little salt and fresh shrimps (In today’s menu, I ran out of shrimps but I always use it in my okro). Allow to cook and place aside. Now make your semovita, by then your stew will be ready. Serve and enjoy your balanced carbohydrate meal with proteins and vegetables. This meal is sure to have you licking your fingers.
FROM THE EDITOR: Would you like to win something special from the Tambari Team? Then, this is your chance, send in your recipes to tambari@dailytrust.com. Every week, the featured recipe gets to win a special gift from us. Please include your full name, picture of yourself and the recipe. I’m looking forward to your tantalising recipes. Our Tambari Super Chef Series will start next week. You could be one of them. Keep sending in your recipes.
Mint lemonade: The perfect thirst quencher
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int lemonade is an exotic drink made with mint leaves and lemon. It is the perfect drink on a hot day which leaves you feeling refreshed right after the first sip.
beans, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook and stir vegetables and beef for 2 minutes. -Season with soy sauce and seasoning cube. Cook and stir for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are cooked but be careful not to overcook them so that it will still be crunchy and so as not to remove all the nutrients from the vegetables with excess heat. Remove from the stove and your beef stir fry is ready. INGREDIENTS FOR MASHED POTATOES: 1 kg of potatoes 2 tablespoons of butter 1 cup of milk 1 small handful of parsley Salt and pepper to taste DIRECTIONS: -Boil potatoes in salted water and cook until tender for about 15 minutes and drain. - In a small saucepan heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth. -Season with salt and pepper to taste and add some chopped parsley.
INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup sugar (or more to taste) 1 3/4 cups water (divided) 1 cup fresh lemon juice 3 1/2 cups ice 1 cup fresh mint leaves DIRECTIONS: -In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and sugar. Heat over medium, whisking constantly, till the sugar dissolves. Let the water cool to room temperature. -In a blender, combine the sugar water, fresh lemon juice, ice, fresh mint leaves and 3/4 cup of water. -Blend it for a few seconds, then blend for 1 minute till the ice is thoroughly crushed and the drink takes on the texture of a thick slush. Pour into glasses and serve.
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ANY ALTERNATIVE TO IVF? I have been married for five years without getting pregnant even once. I have visited hospitals. I did HSG twice when I was told that my tubes were blocked. The last doctor I met took me to the theatre for what he called Laparoscopy, and I was still told the same thing that the two tubes were blocked. I was informed that the only option available is IVF. But the cost mentioned is beyond my reach. Is there no other alternative? Amina, Kaduna Laparoscopy and dye test popularly called Lap & Dye is used to confirm whether tubes were blocked as seen in HSG or not. Also it helps to assess other reproductive organs and look for adhesions. During laparoscopy, in case of bilateral tubal blockage, the tubes will also be assessed to know the possibility of tubal surgery. In time past, prior to the onset of in vitro fertilization, IVF, tubal surgery was the mainstay of managing tubal factor infertility. In well
selected cases, success rate varies from 10 to 25 percent. But with the advent of IVF, the role of tubal surgery is minimal now. Salpingostomy, tubal anastomoses are possible tubal surgeries. These are done better under microscopic view by well experienced tubal surgeons. Despite the advent of IVF, tubal surgery still has a role in our own environment like in this case of yours because of the exorbitant cost of the procedure which makes it difficult to assess
by the average Nigerian. You may need to see a gynaecologist who is versed in tubal surgery. You will need to be assessed to know whether surgical intervention will be feasible or not. It is important to collect the Lap & Dye report. Let me use this opportunity to appeal to the federal government to make the IVF available at Federal Teaching and Specialist Hospitals at affordable cost. This will help put smile on the faces of a lot of couples in this country.
FIBROID OPERATION THE THIRD TIME? I am 42 years old and I have had fibroid operations twice now. Thirteen and four years ago. I had heavy menstrual bleeding last week and I was told I will need another operation. I don’t want another operation. What can I do? Ngozi, Minna How many children do you have? Do you want to have more children? If you have completed your family size, the best would have been Total Abdominal Hysterectomy - TAH. This will solve the problem permanently. But if you are still desirous of more children then you will benefit from Gonadotropin Releasing hormone analogue injection or similar medication. It is a once monthly injection. Take it for three to five months, the fibroid will have reduced
significantly in size and also the menses will ceased during the period and in most cases after stopping when the menses returns, the flow may not be excessive again. But if you are intending to get pregnant soon you may need to remove the fibroids especially since the fibroids are likely to be sub mucous which resulted in the menorrhagia i.e excessive menses. Discuss further with your gynaecologist on other options.
WHICH METHOD OF FAMILY PLANNING? I have five children and carrying the sixth now. I want family planning. Which one will you recommend for me please? Zainab, Jalingo If you have completed your family size, I will recommend postpartum BTL. That is bilateral tubal ligation within 20hours after delivery. You would have discussed with your spouse and the next day after delivery while the uterus (the womb) will still be big and high in the stomach, BTL can be done under local anaesthesia with mild sedation. A very small incision is made
around the umbilicus and with special instrument the tube are accessed and tied. You can go home the same day. Other methods available after delivery include: IUD - intrauterine devices, implanon, the injectables among others but unlike the first that can be done on anybody, these ones require proper assessment of the woman to look at the most suitable.
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Show your flair in high waist trousers H by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
igh waist trousers have found their way back and ladies are making it look more stylish than ever. High waist trousers work for every woman no matter your shape or size. You can never go wrong wearing a pair and they go nicely with any blouse when tucked in well. Whether up or down, it will definitely fit you gorgeously. So go for the high waist look and make a show stopping statement.
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Giving your home festive look this Eid by HAFSAH ABUBAKAR MATAZU
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id brings a wave of joy for everyone. It is all about reuniting and visiting friends, family and loved ones and the joy and excitement should be reflected in your home as well. So go that extra mile this Eid and decorate your entire home with lovely pieces. Display your happiest memories by putting some photos on your living room table. They will add up some personal feeling to light up the mood of the room.
Throw pillows with bold design add a casual and warmly vibe to the room. Pile them and mix and match different patterns. Combine large pillows with small ones and florals with prints Also, increase the interest level in a neutral room with patterns. Choose a colour theme and to use solid and bold colours in chairs, rugs and other accessories to bring the space together. Adding a few plants can give you home a
fresher and more sophisticated look. A lowmaintenance plant that thrives in natural light is a smart pick. Redecorating and enhancing the overall look of your home during this festive season will definitely go a long way. So go all out and give your surroundings a rich yet elegant feel. Welcome your visitors with a new, fresh and classy look of your home. With additional information from the internet
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The beauty of Ojude Oba festival in Ijebuland by MULIKATU MUKAILA
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he Ojude Oba is a festive event that is celebrated in Ijebuland, Ogun State, as it is known to be an annual event during which indigenes of the land both from far and near make a presence at the palace of the Awujale of Ijebuland for the carnival-like celebration. This colourful festival is celebrated on the third day after Id-El-Kabir muslim festival. Ojude Oba is one of the most glamorous cultural and spiritual festivals in Ijebuland and in Ogun State in general. This is a celebration that
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has traditional, cultural, religious, as well as social significance. Being one of the greatest festivals in the land, the glitz and colours associated with the festival ranks among the most celebrated cultural festivals in Nigeria. According to history, the festival began when one of the leading personalities in the community accepted Islam as his religion over 100 years ago. Although the festival began as purely a Muslim affair, it has over the years acquired new meaning as it now embraces features of
local traditions. The festival begins with a muslim prayer by the chief imam after which linage praises to the king follows immediately. While Muslims and non-Muslims are already assembled at the Awujale palace, singing and dancing with the principal chiefs of the town as they ride on horses to pay homage to the king, while he seats on his throne to receive his people. With additional information from the internet
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Yutee Rone Atelier unveils elegant all black pieces for ‘Tabitha’Collection
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buja based womenswear brand, Yutee Rone has launched her black new collections tagged ‘Tabitha’ her new designs are a collection of chic, versatile pieces for the modern muse, using a lot of fabrics in black colour for majority of the pieces. The brand created sheer ruffled blouses paired with fitting pants, creative 3d petal designs on blouses, sheer boat neck flared arm detailed tops. Other offerings from the brand also include sleeveless dresses with asymmetric hems, sheer lace blouse paired with flared accordion pleated pants,
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loose dresses with 3D details with more multicoloured lace designed into dresses carrying black details. Asymmetry, peplum hem, ruffles, layered tulle, baby doll pleats and train and more form standout details on the pieces shown off in the collection. With looks ranging from casual chic, through elegant evening statements that includes baby doll, sultry and more styles the Yutee Rone muse has variety of styles to choose from for the modern collection.
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Ayotunde Launches print for mother, daughter with ‘And Co’ Collection
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Couture by Makioba presents new‘Blossom’Collection
igerian brand Ayotunde shows off print pieces in her new collection tagged ‘And Co.’ From matching print pieces for mothers and their daughters to interesting collection with styles appropriately modified for the kids. ‘And Co’ is a common Nigerian phrase describing matching styles/where two or more people wear the same fabric or outfit. Offerings from the collection includes dresses; cold shoulder ruffled hem dress for mother and baby doll ruffled hem for daughter, top over flared print midi skirts, floral print peplum top paired over
denim for the mother and daughter duo. Other styles include panelled top over print dresses for mother and daughter, sleeveless form fitting dress for mum and sleeveless dress for the baby girl. Cold shoulder lace tops over peplum hem skirts for mother and child, matching shorts print and more were amongst the styles for the collection. The styles are playful/fun, casual and very versatile done in Ankara prints. The brand’s creative director Ayotunde Omitogun described the bond between a stylish mother and her child as well as creating memorable fashion moments as inspiration behind the collection.
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aje Prest’ fashion line is the ultimate muse for plus size womenswear as her brand Couture by Makioba unveils new collection tagged ‘Blossom’. The Nigeria based womenswear brand is fast gaining a reputation as a brand for plus size fashion lovers while it showed off vibrant and flattering offerings for the modern muse in the new collection. Featuring wardrobe staples for ladies while emphasizing on plus sizes, the brand arranged a collection of versatile chic and casual pieces for the collection. Bright colors, floral patterns and designs crafted into flirty dresses with cold shoulder details, form fitting shifts with embellishments and appliqué details, belted flattering dresses, floor length pieces, matching sets and more pretty pieces that can be dressed up glam or down casual chic. The designer took inspiration from a “woman’s innate desire to feel good confident and smart regardless of her size. The brand aims to clothe every Plus Size Lady in pieces that she will always feels comfortable and stylish in” Makioba, creative director of the eponymous brand mentioned. Models for Ayotunde
TAMBARI SUNDAY, S E P T E M B E R 11, 2016