NL Magazine Dec '14 / Feb '15

The UK’s Number 1 Black Lifestyle Magazine

DECEMBER 2014

£2,99

HURRICANE TOYA MAKING A CASE FOR STRONG, CONFIDENT WOMEN

The Party Edit 20 fabulous & budget friendly dresses

ARE YOU AFRICAN OR BRITISH? BLACK BRITISH WRITERS ADDRESS THE IDENTITY QUESTION

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elcome to our maiden issue of NL magazine. It’s with great joy and a sense of achievement that we present to you this publication- which we hope will not only be a pleasure to flick through (do tell us if it isn’t!), but ultimately our space in the world, where we can address and discuss all things Black and British.

We’ve labelled the magazine an Afro- Brit lifestyle magazine for good reason. There’s a good number of us ‘immigrants’ and descendants of immigrants living in the UK, particularly in the capital and it is our hope and belief that NL magazine will capture the real essence of life in the UK for these amazing group of people, many of whom are doing amazing things every day which largely go unnoticed.

You’ll find the theme across this issue focusses heavily on diversity in the media- something we never intended, but it’s apparent from our chat with celebrities including our cover girl Toya Washington and Playwright Bola Agbaje that this is a very big concern within our community as is the apparent lack of black role models. We on our part will do everything we can to continue to promote and inspire the Black British community with insightful features and reports on issues of interest to Afro- Brits.

As we approach the final days of autumn, and winter finally makes its grand entrance, we’ve put together a formidable beauty edit to help you get through winter in one piece with a focus on looking good from within naturally.

We hope we’ll also be able to take the pain out of choosing what to wear to this year’s Christmas party with our 3 page Party Edit featuring loads of beautiful and affordable dresses to choose from.

If the stress of it all is becoming all too much and you just want to get away..(I know I do), check out our travel features for some truly magical winter escape ideas.

Finally, as we bid goodbye to 2014, we look up to 2015 in anticipation with the hope that, whatever it holds in store for us, we’ll have the strength and will to make the best out of it.

Have a happy Christmas and an amazing 2015.

Azeezat Fadekemi Sulaiman Editor in Chief Tweet me @mediamom 3

Contents

DECEMBER

Azeezat Fadekemi Sulaiman- Editor in Chief Karine Laudort- Idonije - Lifestyle Editor Lawrenceia Osei- Fashion Writer Adeola Robinson- Beauty Writer Teniola Shobowale- Editorial Assistant Dayo Laniyan- Editorial Assistant Tetteh Kofi Andrea Mattioli- Creative Director NL magazine is published quarterly

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6 Statement Accessories 8 Catwalk Trends 10 Beauty Notebook 14 Tenerife 18 Special Feature 22 Autumn Wish list

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24 Beauty wish list 26 Sophie Moore interview

Cover image: Ring: Mawi, The Folly Boutique.

Dress: Kosibah ÂŁ1, 250 Earrings: Mawi, The Folly Boutique Photography: Nikka Lorak Creative Director: Karine Laudort-Idonije Assistant Stylist: Enzo Jiovarni Make-Up & Hair: Shanice Grant Make-Up: Iman Cosmetics

28 Hat Gang 36 Toya Washington iterview 42 Party Edit- Christmas Party dresses

72 Food Fusions

46 Joanna Lipper’s Interview

76 Scents Of Luxury

50 Explore Dubai

82 Live Or Survive?

54 What Happened to Christmas?

84 Jimmy Akingbola and Fraser Ayres Interview

56 Healthy Living

88 Interiors

60Bola Agbaje & Destiny Ekaragha interview

92 Small But Mighty

66 Decadent Treats

96 Yoga & Meditation

68 Ibiza Travel Feature

98 The Dim Sum Experience 102 Winter Reads 5

STATEMENT ACCESSORIES It’s party season, which means you’ll want to look your very best for that work Christmas party or that Christmas dinner with friends and family. Splurge on these statement investment pieces that you can wear over and over…and over.

Go Regal: Look like a princess in this elegant Luna necklace.

By Loren Hope Crystal Cluster Necklace A timeless classic, perfect with a LBD.

Folly Boutique £280

5 star hotel? Meeting Her Majesty the Queen? Be the belle of the ball in this Lyra Necklace.

Folly Boutique £280

Folly Boutique £310

Make a bold statement with this studded masterpiece.

By Maria Francesca Peppe Wolf & Badger £395

For a bit of drama and colour, try this Red cluster necklace.

Go for a sophisticated and minimalist look with this Gold Obi Necklace .

The Lost Lanes £110

Noritamy £218

NECKLACES

Dazzle in this twist necklace.

Yael Solomon £210

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EARRINGS

Gold kaledoiscope earrings Only Child £75

Michael Kors earrings House of Fraser £75

Ted Baker Earrings ASOS £49 Pandora earrings House of Fraser £49

Swarovski Mini Swan earrings £59

Star Buy Asteroid bracelet Only Child £65

Short drop earrings

BRACELETS

Accessorize £10

Splurge Rose Gold cuff.

Steal AX flower textured Cuff AX Paris £105

Folly Boutique £320 7

CATWALK TRENDS

We looked to the recent catwalk shows in London, Paris and Milan to predict what you’ll be wearing come spring next year. Bold prints and patterns that’s what…

Here are some of our favourite looks.

Burst into spring with colourful patter ns

Christopher Kane

Dior

Whites are obviously still a big of trend. Expect lots in flower y patter ns the mix too.

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Giorgio Armani

Go daring with mesh see through designs with crop tops and shorts

Luisa Aslop (Fashion East)

Light and feathery patterns at Fendi

H by Hakaan Yildrim

Lela Rose Fendi

Lavin

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The Beauty Notebook

Nothing beats looking after your body with natural, essential ingredients. Now more than ever, women are becoming savvier about what ingredients exactly go into making their beauty products, as we embrace a more natural approach to beauty and healthy living. Our beauty editors have spoken to the experts in the field to bring you the latest products and innovations in the world of beauty, to help you look good and feel good au naturel- Starting with food supplements.

You may be eating a well-balanced diet, but are you getting the right amount of specific nutrients your body requires? We introduce you to the beauty supplements that will transform you from inside out, naturally.

Beautiful skin, gorgeous hair, the natural way .

LifePak®+ There is a growing number of scientific evidence demonstrating the health benefits of specific nutrients. This supplement from Scandinavian beauty experts NuSkin boasts of enriching your body with a significant amount of the required vitamins and minerals that will target nine important functions of your body.

£75.91

www.nuskin.com

Xenca Five a Day+ Is a green food product that aims to deliver the nutritional equivalent of 5 – 7 servings of fresh veg in one go. At less than 12 calories per serving and with no sugar, artificial additives, preservatives or colourings, it can be taken in water juice or as part of a delicious smoothie.

£69.95 www.xenca.com

JVi® Joie de Vivre – Also from NuSkin JVi®, is a beverage made up of nine frequently consumed European fruits and vegetables and three unique fruits (wolfberry, sea buckthorn and acerola). The latter are especially known for their high content of vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C, and have traditionally been consumed in South American and Asian cultures, as part of a healthy diet. This orange coloured beverage is rich in vitamin C and copper, source of biotin and contains carotenoids.

£71.23 www.nuskin.com

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Winter Beauty Treats Get The Ultimate Spa Treatment In Your Own Home Introducing WOW Mask WOW mask is a brand NEW Bio-¬peptide Aqua Gel mask that contains innovative natural ingredients to restore the skin’s tone, elasticity and hydration to reduce the appearance of fine wrinkles. It releases the essence of nature’s most potent skin-loving plants at exactly the right speed for your skin to get the maximum benefit. Developed by skin rejuvenation experts in Switzerland, the gel combines the moisturising power of ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid and Argireline (famed for its skin firming properties).

£99.99 www.dremacaredirect.co.uk

AgeLOC® Edition Nu Skin Galvanic Spa System™ II Don’t have time for a facial, but want to awaken those muscles and joints right in the comfort of your own home? This small but powerful spa system can do just that. The ageLOC™ Edition Nu Skin Galvanic Spa System™ II features patented self-adjusting currents and interchangeable conductors that work synergistically with Nu Skin®’s specially formulated treatment products to facilitate the transport of key ingredients to the skin. The portable hand held also includes a large, bright display, intuitive usability and enhanced ergonomics making it very easy to use. It should be used together with the Nu Skin Galvanic Spa System Facial Gels with ageLOC: the facial gels are said to restore the skins freshness and resilience by removing impurities while delivering targeted ageLOC® ingredients.

£291.30 www.nuskin.com

Carol Joy Spa set Everything you need to wrap up an indulgent Spa treat at home. From luxury anti- ageing skincare brand Carol Joy, the set includes a Daycare Moisturizer, Cleansing Cream and Cloth, Pure Collagen Eye Mask and luxurious soap bar. Natural ingredients including shea butter, Vitamin E, anti-ageing millet oil and plant extracts make these treatments an essential part of your winter skincare routine.

£130 www.caroljoy.com

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