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Cosmetic Surgery:

Who’s done it? by - Yemisi Suleiman

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Michael Jackson He was the world’s best pop singer and he was renowned and liked in every part of the world. If we look at his previous pictures we FDQ ¿QG RXW D \RXQJ VLQJHU ZLWK FXUO\ KDLU DQG black colour of the skin. Michael Jackson had undergone numerous plastic surgeries which went awry and transformed him completely before his death

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Kris Jenner Marketing guru, Kris Jenner knows how to sell a smile. She’s had a natural-looking facelift that complements her star power

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Joan Rivers Our fashion police critic has never been bashful when it comes to talking about the hundreds of plastic surgery procedures she has gotten over the years. She recently boasted that she has undergone 739 procedures in her 79 years, getting pretty much everything nipped, tucked and injected.

Madonna The material girl upgraded her looks with a facelift. Not bad at all!

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Kim Kardashian When it comes to plastic surgery, Kim Kardashian seems to know what to do. Her face reconstruction and breast work look very natural

Angelina Jolie If looks could kill...watch out! Mega-star Angelina Jolie’s face has had work done.

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HE A L TH

HEALTHY LIVING101 by - Teri Mendes

Teri’s Tricks & Tips to Achieving a Full Set of Brows Unmade eyebrows tend to hide the perfect features of a beautiful lady, especially as it has been said time and again that eyebrows complete our facial looks. I know for a fact when my brows are unruly and messy, I don’t let it get too long before getting them tended to. Rightly done eyebrows help us accentuate the desired appeal on the face. Depending on the facial structure, some would prefer to keep their eyebrows thick, while some would prefer it to be thin. There was a time when pencil thin eye brows, which were neatly shaped, dominated the fashion industry. But now thick eyebrows are now back in vogue, and can be seen sported by a lot of women on fashion runways and silver screens. Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn and Jennifer Connelly are few of the Hollywood actresses known to sport natural eyebrows, which also made them, look gorgeous and young. Lots of beauty specialists say the more natural the eyebrows, the more beauty and \RXWK LV UHÀHFWHGœ /HWœV ¿QG RXW QDWXUDO ZD\V LQ ZKLFK \RX FDQ achieve thicker eyebrows, especially in a hassle free manner;

1. Castor oil

Castor oil is a tried and true Italian grandma trick. Castor oil is a well known remedy to get thicker and prominent eyebrows. It is inexpensive and is easily available in the market. Apply to any and all areas where you would like to see thick, longer hair, every night.

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That’s it for today my readers! Keep your skin looking younger—and lower your risk of skin cancer—with these foods. Hope you enjoyed this piece! Remember you read it KHUH ¿UVW For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail. com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - it’s ta ta for now! XOXO

oil. Please can you recommend a product I can use and also tips for getting a spotless skin.ps.i have got an oily to normal skin. Thanks aunty. Sule. Dear Sule, Firstly, using Shea butter and bio oil on your face will darken you if you are out in the sun so stop using it on your face, especially as you have oily skin, you can use it on the rest of your body but not on your face. For your face, you need a basic moisturiser that has SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 15, 30 or 45. But is not too oily when you put it on your face. Let me know how you get on and if you need me to recommend brands. For more tips and tricks follow me on twitter @terimendes Best wishes, TM. March 16, 2014 /

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FE A T UR E

Get Captivated by - Jerome Onipede

Q& A I AM 26 WITH A SALARY OF N20 000, AND MY LADY INSISTS I MARRY HER NOW! , DP D \HDU ROG 0DQ ZKR¡V VDODU\ LV 1 D PRQWK ZKLFK LV QRW HYHQ HQRXJK IRU PH %XW P\ JLUO IULHQG ZKR LV LQ WKH VFKRRO RI 1XUVLQJ DQG QRW ZRUNLQJ LV LQVLVWLQJ WKDW , PXVW PDUU\ KHU WKLV \HDU 1RQH RI XV KDYH D IDPLO\ ZH FDQ IDOO EDFN RQ :KDW VKRXOG , GR" Ignatius Kufre

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You receive N20,000 a month. Twenty thousand naira in the hands of different people can mean different things. It can be the best thing that has ever happened to someone in his or her life at this moment. Whereas, if that is what is left in the hands of another, it may be a disaster. This amount can be used for recharge card by someone in one day, and in the hands of another, it can buy foodstuffs that will last a family for a month. Twenty thousand naira can be used by someone to rent a room in some part of Lagos State for a month, and be used by another to park his car in a parking space for 10 days. Now the issue is, what is N20,000 a month to you? And from your message here, you said, “IT IS BARELY ENOUGH!â€? I know guys who are paid N20,000 a month, EXW GRQ¡W HYHQ WRXFK LW EHFDXVH WKH\ OLYH RII WKHLU IDPLO\ WKH\ HDW DW KRPH GRQ¡W KDYH WR EX\ JURFHULHV WRLOHWULHV or pay for accommodation. They even drive one of their SDUHQW¡V FDUV WR ZRUN 8QIRUWXQDWHO\ RU IRUWXQDWHO\ WKDW is not your case. In your own case, you have to live off N20,000 a month which means from N20,000 you have to top up your phone that you used in sending your message to me. From the same 20,000 you have to eat every month, and I can imagine how many times a day or in a month you can really eat what you truly want to eat. From the same 20,000, you have to buy bathing soap, and even if you resort to buying “Ose Duduâ€?, (the ones the local women sell at the local market and not even the ones packaged and sold at the SuperMarkets now), the prices of that has gone up, and I am sure you will like to use deodorant too. If you get those ones that are cheap and smell like those offensive air freshener,

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by - Chioma Okoye

A JOURNEY INTO SELF DISCOVERY (2) Since the basic concern here is on the steps to be taken towards combating abuse and the arming of ourselves and our young and maturing girls with the appropriate knowledge and information that would ensure that their future encounters and relationships are devoid of such, the x-ray on the subject cannot be over emphasized. Emotionally or mentally abusive relationships that can destroy your self-worth, lead to anxiety and depression and make you feel helpless and alone can also leave traumatic consequences such as psychological warfare. No one should have to endure this kind of

turmoil and no one should live in fear of anyone. This state of mind can be DQ\RQH¡V \HW WKH SUREOHP LV RIWHQ overlooked, excused, or denied. This is especially true when the abuse is psychological, rather than physical. It does not discriminate. It occurs within all age ranges, and while women are more commonly victimized, the bottom line is that abusive behavior is never DFFHSWDEOH ZKHWKHU LW¡V FRPLQJ from a man, a woman, a teenager, or an older adult. You deserve to feel valued, respected, and safe, and the only way to always be treated as valuable is to make sure that you

understand from the beginning that \RX DUH DFFHVVLEOH EXW QRW œFKHDS¡ Set your standards on Godly values, respect for yourself and others.

Next week, we will look into a journey to self-discovery, the knowledge of the true identity of a woman as an antidote to psychological warfare.

Chioma E. Okoye is a Corporate Etiquette expert; she is the Principal of the Diamond School of International protocol & Etiquette. (Email: cokoye@diamondschoolofprotocol.com)

AMVCA HOSTS IK OSAKIODUWA, VIMBAI AND OSAS IGHODARO

KEN ATOH, YVONNE OKORO AND SHIRLY FREPONG MANSO

Ghana Wins Big At AMVCA By - Yemisi Suleiman FUNKE AKINDELE, BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY

ELVIS CHUKS WINNER BEST MOVIE COMEDY

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The much awaited Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), held its 2nd edition last weekend at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites with GhaQD¡V WULR RI 6KLUOH\ )ULPSRQJ Manso, Yvonne Okoro and .HQ $WRK FDUWLQJ DZD\ WKH biggest awards with the Movie, “Contractâ€? adjudged the best movie in 2013. 6KLUOH\ DOVR ZRQ WKH EHVW movie director award, best video editor as well as best writer; drama. It was also a QLJKW RI JORU\ IRU .HQ\D DV WKH PRYLH Âś1DLUREL KDOI OLIH¡ won in four categories; best make up artist, best cinematographer, best lighting designer and best art director. 1LJHULD¡V 1VH ,NSH (WLP won best actress in a drama with her role in the PRYLH ´-RXUQH\ WR 6HOIÂľ ZKLOH )XQNH $NLQGHOH JRW the best actress in a comHG\ ZLWK KHU ZLWW\ UROH LQ

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CHINADU IKEDIEZE, OSITA IHEME AND JOHN OKAFOR

“Return of Sheri kokoâ€?. Tope Tedela was best actor in a drama, while Osita Iheme ZDV EHVW DFWRU LQ D FRPHG\ IRU WKH Âś+HUR¡ 7KLV \HDU¡V trailblazer awards went to Michelle Bello for her movie Âś)ORZHU *LUO¡ LW FDPH ZLWK D FDU JLIW IURP +\XQGDL The AMVCA created a new FDWHJRU\ WKLV \HDU 7KH ´1HZ Era Awardsâ€?, to honour accomplished individuals whose vision and determination are forging a new era for the LQGXVWU\ 7KLV DZDUG ZHQW WR Rita Dominic for her movie, “The Meetingâ€?. The awards came with business class tickets to Dubai in a four star hotel and a seven nights unitHG $UDELDQ FUXLVH FRXUWHV\ World Tours and Travels. 7KLV \HDU¡V LQGXVWU\ PHUit awards went to veteran actor Pete Edochie, for his immense contribution to the JURZWK RI WKH PRYLH LQGXVWU\ in Africa. The award was preVHQWHG WR KLP E\ ODVW \HDU¡V

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winners Olu Jacobs and wife Joke. The award came with D FDU JLIW IURP +\XQGDL DQG ZDV UHFHLYHG E\ 0U (GRFKH¡V son, Yul. Broadcast live on Africa Magic network across the African continent, the event brought together the biggest stars in the continent. Spiced with musical performances E\ 'DYLGR :DMH DQG )ODYRXU WKH VKRZ ZDV KRVWHG E\ ,N Osakioduwa, Osas Ighodaro and Vimbai.

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HOUSE OF TARA OPENS STUDIO AT LEKKI By - Oscar Ochiogu Makeup and Beauty brand, House of Tara launched its 14th Studio at the Centro Mall, Lekki recently. Guests were treated to an exclusive cocktail at the store location, with A-list musician Bez treating guests to fine music. The event also featured a live make-up showcase of four makeup looks achieved using House of Tara products.’ Arese’ with the HOT lipstick named after her. The launch had in attendance Toke Makinwa, Omoni Oboli, Bola Balogun, Munachi Abii, Ufuoma Ejenebor, Anna Banner and many others.

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EZINNE ALFA

ANNA BANNER

BOLA BALOGUN

ELMA

TARA

OKORODUDU(M) AND A GUEST

PEARL LOOK BEAUTY QUEEN, OBI BLESSING

BEST RUNWAY MODEL FOR PEARL LOOK 2014 BUKOLA ANTHONY

BUKOLA IS PEARL LOOK NIGERIA 2014 WINNER

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By - Yemisi Suleiman

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IFEOMA EJENEBOOR

TOKE MAKINWA MODELS ON THE RUNWAY

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MODELS ON THE RUNWAY

OMONI OBOLI

EUNICE EFOLE

CHIDIMMA UMEH

LOLO OF WAZOBIA FM

GBENRO AND VICTOR OLAOTAN

Ebony beauty, Bukola Anthony, has emerged the Pearl Look Best Runway Model 2014. She beat 16 other young, aspiring models at a glamorous event held recently at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. This year’s edition of the fashion and modelling competition, saw contestants strut the runway in collections of some top Nigerian fashion designers; Mon Ami, Frank Osodi, Weizdhurm Franklyn, Rough and Mikinda Couture. The girls were judged on poise, catwalk dexterity and overall outlook by respected judges- fashion designer, Yvonne Nwosu; international model, Jane Celiers and celebrity photographer, Reze Bonna. Big Brother Africa’s Melvin Oduah, actress Tana Adelana and OAP Kaylah were hosts of the well attended event. There were special performances by Zambian act, Sulu, from Big Brother Africa and various Nigerian acts. The winner of the Best Runway Model, Bukola Anthony, got a free trip to South Africa, work permit with Ice Models Management in South Africa, a contract worth N2.5m and other juicy prizes while the Pearl Look Beauty Queen, Obi Blessing, went away with N1m and other prizes. The Pearl Look contest, which made its debut last year, was born out of the need to give back to society by South African based Nigerian models, Doyin Haastrup Olatokunbo and Warebi Mater in conjunction with Tokad International Company, organisers of the event.

GUESTS AT THE EVENT

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