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FASHION BEAUTY RAMADAN SPECIAL FASHION NEWS
Beauty in the hands of
Khuraira Musa A PUBLICATION OF
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Amina Alhassan
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he raining season is one that many people love, because it is not harsh as the dry season. But amidst this, many are concerned with remaining fab. This is so because while wanting to look stylish, you have to consider the humidity, hence you have to be well covered to shield yourself from the cold. Worry no more as there are many ways to achieve this and yet still remain a fashionista. One way that can sure give a good sense of style and also help retain a sense of modesty,
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Mulikatu Mukaila Prisca Ekokuje-Emadu Designer
Ballie Kafran
is through the use of hijab. This accessory gives an identity; it is a modest wear that shouldn’t just be worn for this season, but always. Having a leather shoe is invariably one piece you would find in almost every man’s shoe rack, it is very stylish and eye catching. It is one thing to have a good shoe and another to take adequate care of it. For more on this turn to our men’s page. This week on Ramadan special, we are serving you with mouthwatering delicacies you can make for your family for the Iftar. Our cover personality is the celebrity makeup artist, Khuraira Musa. In her interview with Tambari, she lets us in on how she rose to becoming a makeup artist
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of international reputation. Her life began in an orphanage in northern Nigeria after losing her mother at birth. She was later adopted by an aunt who assured her that people teasing her about being adopted will one day depend on her for their livelihood. As a child, makeup was an outlet that offered a creative means to paint a view beyond her bleak surroundings. Hope her story inspires many. Enjoy the read.
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Looking fab this season by PRISCA EKOKUJE-EMADU
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he raining season is here, and as we all know what accompanies the season is the cold weather. This for many serves as a hindrance for looking good, but that is not meant to be so as there are many ways to dress fab in the season. Here are a few tips. - Wear and blend your outfits with black. Black is one colour that is known to help retain heat which helps to keep the body warm. - High necklines can come in very handy in this season. - Rock your long sleeves. - Long and full gowns and skirts can be your best bet in keeping cold away. - This is the time to bring out your jackets, they are one easy way to getting a fab formal look while remaining. - Veils can be another fashion accessory that gives that touch to your outfit, and also shield you from the cold.
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It is important to note that for every season or condition, designers have made creative designs that suit the climate and yet make you remain stylish. Don’t dull yourself because of the season, be creative and remain the fashionista that you are.
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Beauty In The Hands Of
interview by AMINA ALHASSAN
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huraira Musa is a celebrity makeup artist, CEO of Khuraira Cosmetics, a wife and mother of five. A pioneer pione and celebrity makeup artist of over 20 years, she is the founder and creator of Khuraira Cosmetics, a luxury, full-color cosmetics line for color and skin condition. women of all ages, colo Khuraira’s distinct style and ex expertise keeps her in demand among celebrities. Working her magical touch, she has ap applied her innovative makeup techniques to some of Hollywood’s most coveted and high profile personalities, including Mandy Moore, Brandy, Linda Evans, Paula Ab Abdul, Suzzanne Douglas, Kirstie Alley, Natalie Cole, Dr. Susan Rice, Andrea Stassou, W Wendy Federman. Khuraira’s bridal work with TristaRehn, the Bachelorette – ABC Television Televis Wedding of the Decade – has earned rave reviews by industry peers. Khuraira’s humble beginnings are at the root of her cause-related endeavors to give back and to help make the wo world flawless one face at a time. Khuraira Cosmetics supports breast cancer survivors, survivo sickle cell anemia, and education for African children. Khuraira is viewed as an icon iin her own right and at the top of the American beauty industry. She is flying the Nige Nigerian flag internationally with pride. In her determination to make the world flawless one on face at a time, she is taking her success into new international markets.
Educational background I attended ABU Zaria from 1990 to 1992 for BSc Accounting the then migrated to the United States where I studied Liberal Arts specializing in Business B Administration.
always told me, “My Hurairatu Janatu all these people teasing you will one day depend on you for their livelihood, I promise you that. So wipe your tears away and know that I love you so much”. These words were my armour and still are.
Career Challenges I started my makeup career care from a The challenges I had was nursing my counter level at a high-end department now 10-year-son who and d rising riising i to a regional lost his life from makeup, national and I WAS CONSTANTLY nearly a Sickle Cell disease international makeup crisis. He was bone trainer, organising REMINDED BY THE with sickle cell anemia makeup seminars in KIDS THAT I WAS and at the age of 8 he the US, Canada and suffered a major crisis the UK for high AN OUTSIDER, A that caused both his end clientele. TTHEY CALLED ME lungs to collapse. Thank God he pulled through What (YAR-RIKO) WHICH is now totally growing up MEANS AN ADOPTED and M cured through the half like Growing CHILD. I STILL HEAR matched bone marrow C transplant. up had TTHE LITTLE VOICES mixed feelings, sometimes I was TTEASING WHENEVER Life lessons My life lesson is to extremely happy I VISIT HOME. always stay humble no playing around with my matter what you have friends from one Ruga DESPITE ALL THAT achieved in life and to (Fulani huts) to another. I WAS SHOWERED never forget where you Coming from a very humble beginnings, WITH SO MUCH LOVE come from. W there was not much to FROM MY AUNT AND Aspirations growing do. We had no electricity and no TV to watch; all HER HUSBAND. SHE up My aspirations were we had was a batteryALWAYS TOLD ME, A to be a housewife, operated radio. I got a good mother and some kind of insight “MY HURAIRATU “ businesswoman. into the western world JJANATU ALL THESE listening to VOA and Fond child memories BBC Hausa programmes. PEOPLE TEASING I miss There were a lot of wild YOU WILL ONE DAY Y Night time stories flowers by our house and at the river bank where DEPEND ON YOU FOR from the village elders. stories were life we went swimming. TTHEIR LIVELIHOOD, I The changing lessons that My favorite time was picking the wild flowers PROMISE YOU THAT helped shape my life. and crushing them into Passion for the art of these fascinating colour make up pigments. That’s how my love lov of makeup My passion for makeup started from began. My depressing times were when my childhood days while playing with I was teased by other kids for fo being wild flowers and henna. So when I adopted. I lost my mother at a my birth arrived in the US, choosing to work in and was adopted by my aunt aun and her cosmetics was a given. I started at a husband. I was constantly reminded re counter level at a high-end department by the kids that I was an outsider, they out store rising to an international artist called me (Yar-riko) which means an m working with women from all walks adopted child. I still hear the th little voices of life. Doing editorial, TV, bridal and teasing whenever I visit hom home. Despite runway makeup. I traveled all over the all that I was showered with so much US, UK and Canada training makeup love from my aunt and her h husband. She TAMBARI SUNDAY, J U N E 12, 2016
KHURAIRA MUSA // artists and heading major makeup seminars. I have been in the industry now for 24years. Most cherished gift My most cherished gift is the life and family that God almighty has given to me. I feel blessed because of this gift I’m able to help others. How I met my husband I was introduced to my husband through very good friends of mine. Most cherished attribute of his I love He is kind, an amazing father to our boys and always goes out of his way to make me happy. Top 5 on your wish list Finding cure for Sickle Cell Disease, have long and healthy life to enable me to be there for my family, to go on Pilgrimage again, do a road trip around Europe, to have Zainab Memorial School that I established for underprivileged kids to continue even after I’m gone. The idea of the school came when my aunt, Zainab, died in 2012. Islamically, when a loved one died, you set up something to benefit the general public so that the reward will go to the deceased. This could be a school, a water well, a tree, or a mosque. She was selfless and passionate about education, always wanted to help people, irrespective of their
RHYTHM AND BLUES (R&B), SOUL MUSIC AND HAUSA MUSIC. I’M CONSTANTLY SEARCHING FOR GOOD HAUSA SONGS ON YOUTUBE ethnicity or religion. So when she passed on I decided to set up a school and name it after her, Zainab Memorial School. I believe that is the only thing that would have made my late aunt happy. The second reason I started the school has to do with the idea of building bridges of understanding in my community. This is because in 2009 there was a crisis in Plateau State and so many of our Fulani people were killed in an ethnic conflict, which later became a religious one. Creating the school has made the familiesin the community to bond. Favorite kind of music on replay Rhythm and Blues ((R&B), y ), soul music and Hausa music. I’m constantly searching for good Hausa songs on YouTube. First app I check in the morning and at bedtime I check Yelp Biz for my business updates.
Favorite fashion items Sunglasses, scarves and bangles. What I wouldn’t be caught wearing Overdrawn brows and dark lip liner with pale lipstick. I love the barely there kind of makeup. My best travel destination Martha’s Vineyard because of its diversity and relaxing environment. How I relax? I listen to music that is sentimental and relaxing. Favourite food Nigerian Food: I like pounded yam and spinach tomato sauce and for American, Sushi. Style definition Style to me is whatever I wear that showcases the best in me and that’s comfortable. Favorite fashion designer Donna Karan Favorite perfume, designer bag and shoes Chanel No5, I’m a non-label type in both bags and shoes. I love shoes and bags that are unique. AlsoI love shoes that comfortable. are comfort advice that stuck Mum’s ad had taught me My aunt h humble, giving and to to be humb down on anyone. never look d Favourite sport, colour and weather red and raining Tennis, re spring. season or sp Favourite day of the week My favourite day of the week is Monday because it’s my day to relax relax after a hectic weekend. we eekend. At my business bussiness weekends are
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extremely busy and hectic. Beauty routine My beauty regiment is daily cleansing, moisturizing and biweekly exfoliation and hydrating mask. Life achievement Being a mother of 5, creating a cosmetic brand that is providing jobs for others and establishing a school for underprivileged children. Role models My Aunt Zainab, Mother Theresa, Hajiya Laila Dogonyaro, Aliko Dangote, Oprah, Melinda and Bill Gates. These people are risk takers and are using their influence to change people’s lives. Looking back, what I would tell a younger me Listen to your parents and elders because they know better. About my cosmetics Academy recently launched in Abuja Khuraira Beauty Academy in partnership with CapitalKbeauty is a beauty academy for anyone that has passion in the field of beauty or makeup. Our vision, I and Njamba Koji , my partner, CEO of CapitalKbeauty, is to train anyone that has passion in the art of makeup to be the best they can be. We want to produce exceptional makeup professionals not just in makeup application but also to be knowledgeable about the business of makeup. Giving them a means for a better life for themselves and their families. The students after completing their training will be sent to intern in salons or spas in their areas.
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CARING FOR LEATHER SHOES T by PRISCA EKOKUJE-EMADU
aking good care of leather shoes is not just about making them look good, but also als about preserving them and making them stay for as long ma as possible. Not taking care of leather shoes can make them lea dry and eventually crack, which makes them lose their beauty. ma When Wh cleaning leather shoes it is i best you use a soft cloth to clean. Polish when needed to cle keep ke the shine of the leather.
One common rule known with leather shoes are that they mustn’t get damp or wet, that can ruin the leather. Preserve leather shoes in a place that is not too hot, as that can get the leather to peel. It is one thing to look good and another to take care of what you wear. It doesn’t matter if you spend much or little on your shoes, taking good care of it makes you step out in style.
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B E AU T Y Common foundation mistakes to avoid by MULIKATU MUKAILA
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t is a bit tricky to find the perfect and matching foundation for your face. How do you know the particular foundation that matches with your natural skin colour shade? You may think that you have mastered the art of makeup like a pro. But most are guilty of some foundation mistakes. Below are some of the tips to help avoid the blunders: 1. TESTING THE FOUNDATION UNDER A PERFECT BRIGHTLY COLOURED LIGHT: Illumination is particularly essential and ensures that you buy the right colour for your skin. To ensure that the colour you have chosen is a perfect match for your skin, it is better to try it and check how it turns out after few minutes in day light. 2. SELECTING THE RIGHT FOUNDATION TEXTURE: The texture of foundation you choose must match your skin type. If your skin is dry, it is a wrong choice to use a matte foundation. Application of such foundation will cause a drier skin effect and a loss of skin moisture. A common foundation mistake
made by women with oily face is to use powder foundation. 3. IMPERFECT BLENDING OF YOUR FOUNDATION: The most common practice among women is to blend the foundation with the fingers. Using edgeless sponge such as beauty blender to blend the foundation ensures that the colour is evenly distributed to the skin. This makes your face to look more natural. 4. INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FOUNDATION MISTAKES: A common foundation mistake is to apply your foundation only on your face and not touching on the neckline. This leaves the face and neck with different colour hues. You need to always remember to apply your foundation down to your neck line. 5. KNOWING THE RIGHT VOLUME SHADE OF FOUNDATION TO APPLY: Whatever shade of foundation you use, make sure it is one that fits you perfectly.
DO YOU KNOW... THAT YOUR MAKE-UP BEGINS TO FALL OFF WHEN EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT IF THE FOUNDATION ISN’T WELL BLENDED ON THE FACE?
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RAMADAN SPECIAL APPETIZER:
Chicken and Potato Cutlets
These are a quick fix kind of kabab/ cutlet which tastes amazing on its own or in a wrap. A perfect starter to any meal can be served with ketchup or any spicy dip/chutney.
Delicious tasty meals for all this Ramadan
INGREDIENTS 250 gm chicken breast, cubed and boiled, 3 medium potatoes, boiled and mashed, 1 small onion, chopped finely, 1 tsp. oil or butter, 3 tbsp. chopped coriander,1 tbsp. chopped mint (optional), 2 green chilies, chopped, 1 tsp. ginger paste, 1/2 tsp. garlic paste, 1/2 tsp. salt (to taste), 1/2 tsp. cumin powder, 1/2 tsp. red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp. red chilli flakes (for extra spice, optional), 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder, Juice of half a lemon, 1egg, for coating, Breadcrumbs, for coating and oil for frying.
INSTRUCTIONS Boil the chicken cubes, shred and set aside. Heat the 1 tsp oil or butter in a pan and then saute/fry the onions until they are soft but not golden. Add ginger and garlic pastes, stir them in for a few seconds then turn off heat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Put the mashed potatoes in a bowl; add the shredded chicken, softened onions/garlic/ginger mixture, coriander, mint, chilies, salt, lemon and all remaining spices. Mix everything well adjust salt/spice or lemon if needed to taste. Shape round flattened patties out of the mixture. Dip each one in some beaten egg then in breadcrumbs. Shallow fry on both sides until golden and crispy. Bread crumps can be omitted but it helps in giving that crunchy feel. Drain onto kitchen towels and serve with a dip and some lemon/lime slices.
by AMINA ALHASSAN Ramadan is a time when various culinary skills are exhibited. Well this week, we will be offering a three course meal, appetizer, main dish and a desert accompanied with a drink. This meal is sure to keep you full and energized for the day.
Electric Lemonade
A fun, yummy and thirstquenching drink. Can be served with a slice of lemon as garnish, or blue colored ice-cubes. INGREDIENTS 1 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, blue food colour, 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly, squeezed and 7-Up drink INSTRUCTIONS First, make lemon syrup. Mix 1 cup water with half cup sugar and a pinch of salt, boil until it simmers and the sugar is all dissolved, then turn off and let this syrup cool completely. Add blue colouring, and quarter cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice. Mix together and adjust until the colour is to your satisfaction. Now add equal amounts of this prepared blue lemon syrup and 7-up. Add ice-cubes or lemon slices and serve chilled!
MAIN DISH:
Chinese Rice and Pepper Steak P INGREDIENTS FOR STEAK
1 kg rump steak, cut into stripscut c into strips, then boiled for about 15 1 mins in a pressure cooker with some s ginger/garlic, 2-3 cups water, salt/pepper, s 1 tbsp. of vinegar and a tbsp. of oil. Drain and set aside. Reserve the stock. R 3 large peppers/capsicum, cut into i thick strips, 2 grated medium sized s onions, 2-3 spring onions chopped c finely,1/2 tbsp. each ginger/garlic paste,2-3 tbsp. tomato g paste/puree, p 2-3 green chilies, chopped, c 2 tbsp. oil, 1 tsp. corn flour, f mixed with water into a paste, Soya S sauce and Salt to taste. Ingredients for Chinese Rice 4 cups long grain rice, soaked for f 15-20 minutes, 3 tbsp. oil, 2 ttbsp. chopped spring onions, 1 tsp. e each ginger/garlic paste, 1 cubed ccapsicum (or you can chop a little ffrom each colour), 2 grated carrots,
2 tbsp. sweet corn, Salt to taste, Soya sauce and 5 cups boiling hot water. INSTRUCTIONS For the Steak Heat the oil in a wok, add the onions and fry until soft and translucent. Add the ginger garlic and fry for a minute, add the green chilies and the capsicum strips. Stir fry for about 3 minutes, and add the tomato paste and salt. Cook for about 2 more minutes, and then add the stock. Cover and simmer until the capsicum is softened, then add the boiled beef strips and the corn flour paste. Mix together, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, then splash on soya sauce and turn off the stove. For the Chinese Rice Heat the oil in a deep pan. Add onions then ginger garlic, and the carrots. Stir fry for a while; add the capsicum and sweet corn. Add the drained rice, and stir fry for a couple minutes, then add the hot water and salt. Let it cook on medium heat until rice is almost cooked and not much water left. Splash on some soya sauce, cover and put in oven for about 10 minutes. Serve & Enjoy!
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Dr Nathaniel Adewole Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist, University of Abuja Teaching Hospital, Gwagwalada - FCT. MOBILE: 0803 803 9182 EMAIL: nadewole2013@gmail.com, CC: tambari@dailytrust.com
What is kidney infection? Is there any disease called kidney infection? What is the solution? Zainab
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es there is kidney infection. This occurs when there is bacteria infection of the upper
part of the urinary tract which include the kidney and the ureters. The kidneys are located in
the loins that is the right and left sides. It’s present with unilateral or bilateral loin pains, fever, painful urination among other symptoms. It has to be treated aggressively. Quite a number of times there
IS THIS NORMAL? A situation where one’s menstrual cycle happens to be 28 days in February then 33 days in March and 29 days in April and 34 days in May, and the flow lasts up to seven days. Is there a problem concerning this type of menstrual cycle? Anonymous
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f you look at the pattern all are within 21 to 35days. And any menstrual cycle length within this range is said to be normal. Therefore the cycle length is still okay. In terms of the flow it is not that simple, though the flow of seven its still within the normal range of two to seven days but the quantity of flow still matters. I will have liked to know how many sanitary towels you use per day? If you use one or two sanitary pads in a day foe seven days then it is still normal but if you have
to change about four to six pads in a day then that isn’t normal but menorrhagia, that is heavy menstrual flow. In which case you need to see a gynaecologist. One of the things you must note is that because of the varying menstrual length, it is difficult to predict you ovulation time. Therefore for conception don’t target ovulation time by counting days to meet with your spouse but meet regularly about three to four days a week.
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might be need to use parenteral antibiotics. The solution to prevent complications is early diagnosis and proper treatment with appropriate antibiotics.
IS CONFUSION A DISEASE? Is confusion a disease? I have that problem. When I want to do something I get scared and my heart beats faster. I then have chest pain, when I talk to people I stammer and my hands shake. What is happening to me and what do I do? David, Kaduna. First let us get a definition of health, this is a state of physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of diseases. People think the only person that is sick is the person with malaria, typhoid, tuberculosis, physical injury among others. Sickness is not only physical but includes mental and social problems too. What you have is undue anxiety which leads to a state of confusion. The fear leads to palpitations because it affects the heart and makes the heart to beat faster and increase demand on the heart and vasoconstriction in the region leads to the chest pains. That is where some sudden bad news especially on people who are unduly anxious, can cause cardiac arrest and even death. Some people have died out of fear when accident is about to happen rather than from the accident injury itself. You stammer and have shaky hands because of nervousness most likely. What you need to do primarily is to work on your self-confidence. There is need to be afraid. Developing self-confidence will go a long way in solving this problem. You may need to see a psychologist. In case the shaky hands persist then you may need some medication in which case you have to see a physician. In case you are on hard drugs you have to stop the habit. But do not forget the main treatment is self confidence.
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Hijab: A modest wear for the season by MULIKATU MUKAILA
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he Hijab is one fashion trend that works round the clock and all through the year as it makes you look not only all covered but classy and modest. It is one dress sense you can wear for an official, ca casual, or even an evening outing wear. Hijab m makes you look different from the crowd de q you y wrap p it round depending on how unique yo e best dress sense this your face. It is also the se season as it gives you an identity.
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Out in style with Eclectic Chique by NURUDEEN OYEWOLE, Lagos
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ithin the classy section of the Protea Hotel, Ikoyi was a promotional exhibition being staged by Eclectic Chique. Spread across the room was fashion accessories many of which were created with locally made materials but with embodiment of profound touches and smart packaging. For visiting shoppers, there were numerous hats, bags, such as: simone bamboo tote, rem bamboo tote, chuck bamboo tote, panama tote, starlink, gowns, necklaces, slippers, shoes, wrist bands, phone pouches, bag Scarves, throw Cushions, laptop bags, O Pouch, neck scarves, household items of various shapes and sizes, among others. “The products which range from fashion and home accessories to unique corporate promotional gift items are all locally-sourced, designed and packaged,” Teni Majekodunmi, the Chief Executive Officer and founder of Eclectic Chique, said. We are African-inspired accessories, proudly Nigerian. Our works are made in Nigeria and exported to United Kingdom, United States and South Africa. The
brand was actually created because of my love for arts, crafts, rich colour and embellishment.” Trained as a lawyer with a number of practising years, Teni said beyond her love for arts and crafts, she has had personal experiences that challenged her determination and thoughts on the need to raise the bar on the inferiority perceptions that have constantly dogged African-made products over the years. For an initiative that started in 2012, the Eclectic Chique as a local brand has actually grown across the world. Teni said its outfit has been able to establish a good relationship with Nigeria’s products exporting agency - National Export Promotional Council. “Together, we have been able to attend several international exhibitions. As we speak, we already have in our schedule, a three day international event at Las Vegas in United States and we hope to give good representation of Nigeria and indeed Africa at the event,” Teni said. Participants at the event sure had a showcase of style and splendour.
Fashion brand unveils new collection to mark 2nd anniversary
Tesslo Concepts Unveils ‘FLOTUS’, a Collection for Women
by MULIKATU MUKAILA
ward winning Nigerian fashion designer Tessy Oliseh-Amaize has raised the bar in fashion design once again with the unveiling of ‘FLOTUS’ a unique collection of designs for women. Speaking to journalists in Abuja at the unveiling of the collection, Tessy, the Creative Director of Tesslo Concepts and Fashion Design graduate of Middlesex University, United Kingdom attributed the inspiration for the collection to diverse cultural experiences garnered across different continents of the world. “The inspiration for the collection comes from a wide range of experiences and interactions with different cultures and civilizations from Africa to Asia to America and Europe. If you pay close attention, you will also see traces of fashion from the 50s, fashion for corporate women as well as elegant and playful styles for women of all classes and tastes”, Tessy explained Speaking on why she christened the collection ‘FLOTUS’, she had something interesting to say. “I was actually expecting that question. Yes I am a big fan of the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama and this collection was partly inspired
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igeria based women’swear brand Wannifuga marks her second anniversary with a brand new campaign tagged ‘Questing’ Showing off an array of stunning detailed pieces for the 5-shots campaign, the brand shows its signature attention to ladylike details and eternal feminine chic simplicity it employs to craft designs. The lush tease show off glamorous ‘Abayas’, laces finishing soft form fitting bardot dresses and more beautiful pieces. The ‘Questing’ campaign shot in the desert focuses on the desire of every woman to remain true to herself; staying elegant, ever young and vibrant. Inspired by the Omani woman who according to the brand “is the more liberal of the women in her regions.
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by her bold and elegant sense of style. But FLOTUS by Tesslo Concepts means more. It’s an acronym. It means ‘For Ladies Of Trendy Unconventional Style (FLOTUS)’. This collection is in many ways about women who are bold, daring, powerful, eccentric and adventurous with style. The FLOTUS collection is a creative mix of the conservative and risqué”, she said. In 2006, Tessy beat 126 other Nigerian fashion designers to emerge winner of the Best Fashion Designer Award at the Nigeria Fashion Show (NFS) in Paris. In the same year, she was nominated for the Future Awards’ Entrepreneur of the Year (Beauty & Style) category. Her designs have been showcased at several fashion shows from Nigeria Fashion Week to Stars on the Runway, Nigeria Model Awards and Encomium Black and White Ball alongside top Nigerian designers like Modela, Zizi Cardow, among others.