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February 2, 2014

VALENTINE GIFTS IDEA FOR HER THE DAME PATIENCE JONATHAN FASHION PROJECT

NEW YEAR NEW SKIN

ALEXANDRA BURKE

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“I n your pursuit of your passions, always be young. In your relationship with others, always be grown-up. � - Tom Brokaw

“What do I have to do to make you see she can’t love you like me� - Sugarland

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From the editor... On our cover, heralding this month of love, is lovely, lovely Alexander Burke, international star and winner of X-Factor UK. $OH[DQGHU EUHH]HG LQWR 1LJHULD ODVW \HDU IRU *OR¡V ; )DFWRU Ă€QDOH )DWLPD *DUED ZKR PDGH KHU DFTXDLQWDQFH JXVKHG about meeting the star. In this interview with Fatima, she talks about stardom and, yes, her love for Nigeria. See pp. 8 & 9. 2Q ORYH 9DOHQWLQH¡V 'D\ LV D EUHDWK DZD\ )RU WKRVH ZKR KDYHQ¡W GHFLGHG ZKDW WR EX\ KHU ZH EULQJ \RX XQLTXH LGHDV RI how to tease her fancy, moving forward to that day, when love gets formal expression. Before you accuse me, the men will get their bit next week! Eryca Freemantle writes on your New Year beauty. She gives reasons why identifying your skin type and using products that suit you is the key to looking great for a long time. A must read. Go to pp. 4 & 5. Our project – the First Lady Wardrobe Project – which we began late last year is still on. We started the project as our FRQWULEXWLRQ WR HQVXUH WKDW WKH )LUVW /DG\ 'DPH 3DWLHQFH Jonathan, is presented to Nigerians and the rest of the world in the best possible manner. 7KH Ă€UVW ODG\ LQ RXU UHFNRQLQJ VKRXOGQ¡W KDYH DQ\ IDVKLRQ faux pas but we have seen many in the past. So, because we WUXO\ ORYH 0UV -RQDWKDQ NQRZLQJ WKDW VKH LV TXLWH DWWUDFWLYH ZH believe what is needed is styling direction; a gentle tweak here and there.

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Valentine Gift Ideas for HER! by - Fatima Garba

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e welcome Eryca Freemantle our Global Spokesperson for WOW. We are proud to announce that she will be regularly contributing to Allure Vanguard. She is one of the world’s leading international and celebrity experts on makeup for women of colour. She mentors mainstream brands on the needs for women of colour. Creating makeup lines and product develops for leading PDQXIDFWXUHV 6KH LV D ¿WQHVV LQVWUXFWRU Wellness Specialist, TV producer, Motivational and Empowerment speaker. Her expertise spans over 30 years.

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January is over, while February has just dawned. How many of us kept up with our New Year resolutions? Especially, with the promises we made to our bodies, skin and make-up regime. Remember, our PDNH XS GRHV QRW GH¿QH XV RXU skin does. The good thing about make-up LV WKDW LW FDQ EH ZDVKHG R̆ DQG UHplaced. However, you can’t say the same thing about your skin. We tend to forget that our skin is a living organ. It is delicate, sensitive and needs much TLC. :H DOO KDYH GL̆HUHQW VNLQ W\SHV It is imperative to become familiar with your own. One thing I do know, for sure, is that not enough of us look after our skin. We use products without knowing if they are right for us. This article will, hopefully, give you the education and knowledge UHTXLUHG WR JLYH \RX FRQ¿GHQFH when handling your skin type. Beauty is not simply skin-deep.

We base our visual impression of a person on their attire, individuality, style and body language. Our beauty care regime should consist of cleansing, toning and moisturizing. How many of us are aware of this? It is imperative to remove of all signs of dirt, oil and residual make-up. This is the beginning of a good skin care regime. Washing your face with water to clean the skin is not enough. There LV VR PXFK SROOXWLRQ DQG GLUW ÀRDWing around society, that we must use cleansers, toners and moisturL]HUV VSHFL¿FDOO\ IRU RXU VNLQ W\SH There are thousands of cosmetics SURGXFWV 0RLVWXUL]LQJ LV WKH ¿QDO stage of this basic skin care routine to replenish the natural moisture that the skin has lost during the day. If your skin is clogged with dirt and infection, its issue can be greater than just a beauty problem. Our skin is what keeps us together. Here are the main three skin types.

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Dry skin care products are produced by all the leading brands and are widely available. Learning how to take care of dry skin with skin care products that are speciÂżcally made for dry skin types is so important. 7he Âżrst step in caring and protecting dry skin is the cleansing factor. Cleansing should be done only once a day at most, if you are aĚˆicted with dry skin. ,t is essential that you use cleansing products that are made for dry or sensitive skin so that you can avoid taking away the natural hydration of your skin. Treat your skin with TLC. Do not switch products. Give the product the opportunity to work before changing. Respect your skin.

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Always cleanse using a gel cleanser and moisturize, using a light moisturizer or serum. Another product that many people with acne-prone skin forget is sun-screen because many products cause people with acne-prone skin to break out further. ,f you have oily skin, there are many products available to make your skin care regime as easy as possible. The advantage of having oily skin under control is that you can look younger than your years.

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Twice daily, use a mild baby soap and water and tone with something mild – like Rose Water. At night, to keep your skin’s normal moisture balance, apply a thin ¿lm of moisturizer. Follow every cleansing with a mild freshener to keep pores tight and to remove traces of cleanser clinging to the skin. Use an astringent with low alcohol content. Always use a mild, oil-based moisturizer under make-up to help retain surface moisture. Guard against the drying, aging ĕects of the sun by using make-up products that contain a sun-screen. There are other skin types it is important to ¿nd out which you are. We recommend that you see a beautician. They should be able to advise you exactly which category you fall under.

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It is with great pleasure for me to share with you that we will be in Lagos, attending the Social Media Week/Lagos on February 17- 21, 2014. My team and I will be sharing our up and coming beauty projects for Africa. We look forward to meeting those of you that can attend in person. - Eryca Freemantle February 2, 2014 /

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7KH 7UDGLWLRQDO 6NHWFK The top is a heavily embellished, 8-piece aso-oke ensemble. It is also lined with a hidden corset. It has been made in this style to hold in the WRUVR DQG JLYH D UHĂ€QHG structure. The sides are beaded with Swarovski stones. I chose this fabric EHFDXVH LW HPERGLHV ÂśROG VFKRRO¡ JODPRXU DQG LW LV extremely classy. The Peter-Pan style collar gives it a touch of modernity and is peppered with rice beads. The black wrapper is velvet and represents opulence. It has been tied in a sarong style to give a modern yet traditional feel.

7KH %ODFN 7LH 6NHWFK The colour, royal blue, has always been associated with “the royalsâ€?. I believe this should be a constant shade in WKH Ă€UVW ODG\¡V closet. An offshoulder, three quarter sleeved, heavily embellished bodice with Swarovski gem VWRQHV Ă RZLQJ into the A-line, polished taffeta skirt is perfect for a dinner, banquet or ball. The A-line structure begins

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)RU PH D Ă€UVW ODG\ KDV D VXUSULVLQJO\ IXOO DUUD\ IRU wardrobe options, especially in a country as diverse as Nigeria. There are many cultural elements that can be incorporated into her wardrobe. For example, she could ZHDU D <RUXED ÂśDVR RNH¡ WRGD\ ZLWK ÂśEXED¡ DQG ÂśLUR¡ DQG WKH QH[W GD\ FRXOG EH WKH (Ă€N VW\OH ZUDSSHU RU WKH ,MDZ ÂśJHRUJH¡ IDEULF It will be pleasing to see her wearing something indigenous to a particular region in the country she may be visiting. It would encourage unity and show a sense of kinship with that community. However, the factor that supersedes style is colour. As a style consultant, my clients rely on my advice to GUHVV DFFRUGLQJ WR DQ HYHQW¡V FRGH DQG FKRRVLQJ WKH appropriate colour to wear. Colours give off their own energy and could also change moods as they say a lot DERXW WKH ZHDUHU¡V SHUVRQDOLW\ , ZRXOG SXW WKH Ă€UVW ODG\ LQ FRRO QHXWUDOV RI FUHDP yellow and white. These are colours that represent polite warmth and would do well for daily duties. They can also be worn when hosting luncheons or fundraisers. However, I would be conscious of the fact that VKH LV WKH Ă€UVW ODG\ DQG ZRXOG WKHUHIRUH VW\OH KHU LQ safety colours of navy blue and grey when involving matters of a serious nature such as visiting a grieving family because, wearing red or bright pink would not be the best choice. ,Q D VLWXDWLRQ ZKHUH VKH¡V FDOOHG XSRQ WR VKRZ concern, I would opt for a purple palette to channel support and understanding of the cause and when it FRPHV WR DLULQJ FRQĂ€GHQFH RU LQWHOOLJHQFH WKH JR WR colour should be blue. For accessories, I would urge her to wear stylish hats or head wraps to shade the sun and advise against wearing sunshades or, at least, refrain from being photographed in them when giving public addresses. Wearing a wrong colour could be taken as being LQVHQVLWLYH DQG XQFDULQJ VR LW¡V YHU\ LPSRUWDQW WR QRW only consider what styles and cuts she wears but also take into effective attention what colour she wears.

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DEOLA SAGOE

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This is why I think it is unfortunate that in Nigeria, we do not know who deVLJQV RXU Ă€UVW ODGLHV¡ FORWKHV ,I DQ\WKLQJ LW LV VKURXGHG LQ VHFUHF\ 7KLV VKRXOGQ¡W EH 2XU SXEOLF Ă€JXUHV HVSHFLDOO\ Ă€UVW ODGLHV VKRXOG WDNH SULGH LQ SURPRWLQJ Nigerian designers. We have Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN) at state and national levels. The association should be able to work with all the Ă€UVW ODGLHV WR SDWURQL]H GHVLJQHUV UHVLGHQW LQ WKHLU UHVSHFWLYH VWDWHV )RU 1LJHULD¡V Ă€UVW ODG\ WKHUH DUH FHUWDLQ 1LJHULDQ GHVLJQHUV VKH VKRXOG SDtronize or else, how can she promote the culture and the fashion industry of her country? She should be the one pointing the way to the outstanding designs that 1LJHULDQV DUH NQRZQ WR FKXUQ RXW %XW DODV WKLV KDV QRW EHHQ WKH FDVH 7KLV LV ZK\ ZH DUH WKURZLQJ WKH EHDP DQG DVNLQJ 0UV -RQDWKDQ WR KROG WKH beacon and open her doors to some remarkable Nigerian art. The same way she has embraced Nigerian musicians, she should make public patronage of VRPH RI 1LJHULD¡V H[WUD RUGLQDU\ IDVKLRQ WDOHQWV We recommend the listed designers, although these are by no means the only talented designers. There is a whole list to choose from. ‡ 'HROD 6DJRH IRU KHU HOHJDQW \HW FODVVLF FXWV ‡ $GHED\R -RQHV NLQJ RI FRXWXUH IRU WKRVH VLPSO\ JUDQG SLHFHV ‡ 0DL $WDIR IRU WLPHV ZKHQ VKH ZDQWV D GHPXUH ORRN ‡ ,WXHQ %DVVH\ IRU Ă RZLQJ \HW XQLTXH FXWV DQG SHUVRQDOL]HG FUHDWLRQV ‡ /'$ IRU YLQWDJH DQG UHWUR The time is now for Nigerian fashion to be fashion.

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REPORTAGE

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lexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke born 25 August 1988 is a British recording artist and songwriter. Burke was exposed to music from an early age, with her mother being the lead singer of Soul II Soul. Burke rose to fame after winning the fifth edition of British television series The X Factor in 2008.Burke currently stands as one of the most successful winners of The X Factor. She was previously signed to three record labels: Epic Records, RCA Records and Syco Music. After winning The X Factor, Burke released the winner’s single “Hallelujah”, which became the European record holder for single sales over a period of 24 hours, selling 105,000.The song also became the top-selling single of 2008 in the UK and the UK’s Christmas 2008 number one. In this interview with our style Correspondent Fatima Garba, Alexandra gives us an insight into her life in the music industry.

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REPORT AGE

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ing Into Nigeria’s Music Market By - Fatima Garba Welcome to Lagos Miss Alexandra Burke. Can you tell us a bit about your background? I grew up in Islington in London. I started singing at the age of 5. My mother was a member RI WKH PXVLFDO EDQG Âś6RXO WR 6RXO¡ 6KH ZDV WKHLU last lady lead singer. My inspiration is mainly my mother because, she basically taught me so much about music. I went to school in Islington. I used to sing in school and I attended afterschool clubs for singing, dancing and acting. Singing is all I know and I have known. It is my passion and it is what I love to do. I do not see myself doing anything else but being in this industry. So, here I am today!

What new projects are you working on? Your future plans and what should we expect from Alexandra Burke? I just released an EP especially for my fans – MXVW WR VD\ ÂśWKDQN \RX¡ IRU WKHLU VXSSRUW ,W LV WLWOHG Âś1HZ 5XOHV¡ DQG LW LV DYDLODEOH WR GRZQORDG RQOLQH IRU IUHH ,W IHDWXUHV Ă€YH WUDFNV ODWHU WKLV \HDU DQ album will be out. We are changing up the music this time around. It is going to be the third album I will be releasing and we want to make sure I give all of me and stay connected. +RZ GLG LW IHHO EHLQJ WKH ZLQQHU RI %ULWDLQ¡V X-Factor in 2008? , GHĂ€QLWHO\ GLG QRW H[SHFW WR ZLQ ,W ZDV D VKRFN to even pass Week 2. It was a great challenge being on that show and it is something that I will remember forever. I took away so many great memories and I will give anything to go back for one week and relive that moment. I made great friends on the show and it has given me a huge platform that I can be grateful for, especially for the people that voted for me and supported me.

What was your initial reaction and how did you feel when you got to know you were coming to Lagos? 2K P\ JRVK , ZDV HFVWDWLF :H¡YH EHHQ SODQQLQJ WKLV WULS VLQFH $SULO DQG LW Ă€QDOO\ MXVW KDSSHQHG LW WRRN D ORQJ WLPH WR SODQ LW :KHQ , found out that I was going to be here and also appear at the West African X-Factor, I literally got H[FLWHG My best friend lives here in Nigeria and I had always wanted to come to Lagos. It was the perfect WLPH WR FRPH EHFDXVH LW ZDV WKH Ă€UVW HYHU ; )DFWRU in Africa and I had been asked to perform with other JUHDW DUWLVWHV EDVHG LQ 1LJHULD ,W ZDV YHU\ H[FLWLQJ and I was very honoured and grateful to be here. Since you arrived in Lagos, what was the reception and how were the people towards you? ,W ZDV LQFUHGLEOH 7KH KRVSLWDOLW\ KDV EHHQ RXW RI this world! I have been really overwhelmed with how the people here have accepted me and the rest of my crew. We have been welcomed with RSHQHG DUPV DQG WKLV KDV PDGH WKH H[SHULHQFH YHU\ HQMR\DEOH DQG XQIRUJHWWDEOH MXVW PDLQO\ because everyone has been so great to us. We were not able to see much of the city because of WKH WLJKW VFKHGXOH EXW , GHĂ€QLWHO\ ZDQW WR FRPH EDFN DJDLQ WR H[SORUH PRUH VHH SODFHV DQG EH D WRXULVW for, at least, 24 hours. <RX FDPH IRU WKH ; )DFWRU Ă€QDOH +RZ GR \RX feel about the show being introduced here in Africa? I think this is wonderful and fantastic. It is a great opportunity for Africa to have a show like this. ; )DFWRU LV D JUHDW EUDQG DQG D KXJH SODWIRUP 7KH PRPHQW SHRSOH KHDU DERXW LW WKH\ JHW H[FLWHG because a new talent is about to be discovered. I hope that more and more series of the show takes place and I think it will do very well here. As an international artiste, things are not always perfect. So, what challenges do you face in the music industry, especially now that music has become so versatile? For me, I see everything as a challenge so as to EHWWHU P\VHOI ZKHWKHU LW LV UHOHDVLQJ D QHZ VLQJOH RU an album or even performing at an event. I see it as

Which other international artiste have you worked with? I recently worked with Dr. Sid and released a VLQJOH ZLWK KLP FDOOHG œ%DE\ 7RUQDGR¡ , ZDV RQ WKH UHPL[ RI WKH VRQJ DQG LW ZDV IXQ , KRSH WR ZRUN some other artistes over here. I am a big fan of :L]NLG 7LZD 6DYDJH '%DQM %XUQD %R\ ² MXVW WR name a few. I want to get into the market and tap into this because the artistes are absolutely talented and incredible and (they have) a huge fan.

always a challenge because, at the end of the day, if you cannot challenge yourself, then no one else will be able to challenge you. I have had a lot of ups and downs, especially the aspect of not seeing my family very much but I guess it is something you eventually get used to and your family understands that. Secondly, dealing with the press is a bit hard. I remember in the beginning, almost 5 years ago, when I won the X-Factor show in the United .LQJGRP , KDG WR JHW XVHG WR HYHU\RQH¡V QHJDWLYH comments because in this life “you cannot be HYHU\RQH¡V FXS RI WHDÂľ ,W XVHG JHW PH GRZQ D ORW , used to get depressed by it a lot of times. Now, I am at a point where I take it with a pinch of salt. I had to develop thick skin and learn to just get on with it. Luckily, I have a very strong support system: my family, my management team and my friends have supported me greatly and this is a very important aspect to have around you, especially in this industry where it is easy to get caught up. My motto is to keep being myself, remember where I come from, remember my roots and keep P\ IHHW Ă€UP RQ WKH JURXQG HVSHFLDOO\ ZLWK WKH KHOS of my mom.

You seem like a very stylish person. What is your typical daytime and night time look? I would say my style is global fresh! My brother always said something to me: “Do not follow trends. /HW WKH WUHQGV IROORZ \RX Âľ , WKLQN LW YHU\ LPSRUWDQW WR wear what you feel comfortable in. I am 25 years old, I have curves and I am embracing them. I am not a size 0 but I am proud of what I am. :KDW LV LQ $OH[DQGUD¡V EDJ. My purse is a mess. I have my mobile phone, VRPH PDNH XS D ERRN WLWOHG ´7KH )RXU $JUHHPHQWVÂľ *ODPRXU PDJD]LQH VRPH FDVK chewing gum and some chocolate. :KLFK IDVKLRQ DFFHVVRU\ FDQ¡W \RX OLYH ZLWKRXW and it is a basic necessity to you? My shoes and a good handbag. Who is your favourite designer? , KDYH D IHZ OLNH 'ROFH DQG *DEEDQD , ORYH 6WHOOD 0F&DUWQH\ DQG $OH[DQGHU 0F4XHHQ , ORYH 7RSVKRS DV ZHOO EHFDXVH LW KDV HYHU\WKLQJ \RX need. Who is your role model? My mother. She is my backbone. And, my *UDQGGDG +H LV P\ DQJHO ZDWFKLQJ RYHU PH

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Escape By Odun Ogunbiyi

Ever since that cheeky Beyonce dropped her new album, I have come to the realisation that while I have been sitting on my couch dreaming, others have been doing and excelling. It’s all about bringing your ‘A’ game to the table and not hating the player. This week, in Escape, let me upgrade you...

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HEALTHY LIVING101 by - Teri Mendes

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liquid drink containing lemon juice, some form of simple sugar for calories and Cayenne pepper or any other spice. 7KLV OLTXLG LV WDNHQ WR WLPHV GDLO\ DQG WKH IDVW FDQ ODVW IURP WR GD\V $ PRUH LQWHQVH FOHDQVLQJ IDVW LQYROYHV consumption of a laxative tea twice daily, once in the morning and evening. However, you should be aware of its QHJDWLYH H̆HFWV EHIRUH UHVRUWLQJ WR WKLV IDVW G /LTXLG 3URWHLQ )DVW Liquid protein fast is meant to cause weight loss in obese patients. It involves liquid SURWHLQ GLHW WR HQDEOH SHRSOH WR ORVH ZHLJKW EHWZHHQ WR OE 7KLV NLQG RI IDVWLQJ UHTXLUHV SURSHU PHGLFDO supervision. I am pleased to let you know this is an area I have done extensive research on and would be sharing with you in a later edition. H 'LDJQRVWLF )DVW Certain medical tests and procedures require you to abstain from eating or drinking anything H[FHSW ZDWHU IRU WR KRXUV SULRU WR WHVWLQJ )RU LQVWDQFH a diagnostic fast may require you to take the fasting glucose tolerance test. This is meant to measure blood glucose levels to diagnose diabetes or hypoglycemia. I 3DUWLDO )DVW These fasts basically restrict a particular type of food such as rice, wheat, or meats. It includes solid IRRG EXW UHVWULFWV WKH DPRXQW RI IRRG WR OHVV WKDQ WR FRPSOHWH PHDOV $ ORW RI GLHWV ZRXOG IDOO XQGHU WKLV category. J 5HOLJLRXV )DVW Most religions employ fasting as a PHDQV RI VSLULWXDO SXULÂżFDWLRQ DQG VKRZLQJ GHYRWLRQ WR *RG 'L̆HUHQW UHOLJLRQV SUHVFULEH GL̆HUHQW IRUPV RI IDVWV )RU LQVWDQFH LQ WKH &DWKROLF IDLWK $VK :HGQHVGD\ DQG Good Friday are obligatory fast days. In Hinduism, fasting is done on certain days such as “karva chauthâ€?. Similarly Islam employs fasting in the month of Ramadan from sunrise to sunset which involves abstinence from food, GULQN VH[ DQG VPRNLQJ GXULQJ WKH GD\ IDVW %HQHÂżWV RI )DVWLQJ Though fasting is largely considered a spiritual practice, it R̆HUV VHYHUDO KHDOWK EHQHÂżWV DV ZHOO ,W LV VLPLODU WR D GLHW meant for the purpose of cleansing, detoxifying and weight ORVV 7KH YDULRXV KHDOWK EHQHÂżWV RI IDVWLQJ DUH

TERI Speaks Thank you, your wonderful healthy living tips in allure magazine it has been of tremendous help to me, God bless you. From your write-up, I learnt of the wonderful

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EHQHÀWV RI RRORQJ WHD EXW , QHHG \RX WR WHOO PH ZKHUH , can buy it in Nigeria because I looked in many places and FRXOG QRW ÀQG LW Thank you. Regards. Amaka Dear Amaka, If you are based in Lagos, try China town, or Park and Shop and also Ebeano Stores. Best wishes, TM. February 2, 2014 /

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PEOPL E “O N E PARTY AT A TIME!”

VEUVE CLICQUOT AND GENEVIEVE MAGAZINE CELEBRATE “FASHION & STYLE DAY OUT” By - Oscar Ochiogu Veuve Clicquot in conjunction with Genevieve magazine hosted “Fashion & Style Day Out” on Sunday, 19th January 2014 during The President’s Cup at the Lagos Polo Club, Ikoyi, Lagos. The event gathered fabulously dressed guests in dramatic hats, fascinators and perfectly tailored, luxurious fabrics and accessories in simple silhouettes. The dazzling ambiance of the venue mixed with sleek décor provided by Veuve Clicquot offered guests a chic and exciting new polo experience; guests were priviledged to watch the finale match of The President’s Cup from the VIP area while savouring glasses of premium champagne. During half time, guests had fun wandering across the field stomping the torn up turf while also socializing. A major highlight, amongst several of the event, was the presentation of medals and gifts to Best Dressed Male, Best Dressed Female, Most Elegant Female, Suave Male, Best Dressed Couple, Stunning Couple, Best Hat, Best Accessory and more. While the winners - women, looked comfortable and uber-chic in jersey and sun dresses with sleek modern cut and statement jewelry and hat pieces, the men looked dashing and polish in lustrous suits. Some of the winners include; Osas Ighodalo – Best Dressed (Female), Omawunmi Akinnifesi – Best Hat, Ene Maya-Lawani – Most Elegant Female, Gbemi OlateruOlagbegbi – Most Elegant Hat, Kazeem Suleiman – Best Dressed (Male), Taryor Gabriels – Best Dressed (Male), Olumide Ogunnusi and Victoria Uilyams – Best Dressed Couple. Other A-list guests at the event are Nkiru Anumudu, Monalisa Chinda, Michelle Dede, Fade Ogunro, Lanre Da-Silva Ajayi, Bridget Awosika, Emmy Collins, Nimi Akinugbe, Taryor Gabriels, Lami Phillips, Olisa Dibua, Dolapo Oni, Olaotan Towry-Coker, Kelechi Amadi-Obi, Vanessa Banigo, Wole Aboderin, Timi Dakolo, Fauzi Fahm and many more.

OMAWUNMI AKINNIFESI

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NKIRU AND ZILA ANUMUDU

/ February 2, 2014

BETTY IRABOR

BRIENE ZIJLMANS,DAVID HOURDRY AND SCOTT MONEIL

ADEOLA AKINFENWA

BIOLA SEGUNWILLIAMS

DOLAPO ONI

TOMI ODUNSI

ATAWODI PRISCA

ENE LAWANI

ANN OGUNSULIRE

BABARA LAWRENCE AND FUNMI ODUBEKUN

MITCHELL DEDE

DELPHINE OKORONKWO

GBEMI OLATERUOLAGBEGI

BUSOLA AND TIMI DAKOLO

MONALIZA CHINDA

OSAS IGHODARO

LANRE DASILVA

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GOZIE COKER AND OROMA COOKEY-GAM

NGOZI PRINCEWILL UTCHAY

P EO PL E “ O N E PA RT Y AT A T I M E ! ”

NOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS WITH THE STARS By - Yemisi Suleiman All roads led to Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, penultimate Saturday, December 21, 2013 as Nollywood celebrated Christmas with the stars. The red carpet event, organized by Grand Touch Pictures to celebrate Christmas the Nollywood way, brought together celebrities, captains of industry and other personalities under one umbrella to celebrate Christmas in an atmosphere of music, drama, fashion, comedy and dance. According to Chico Ejiro, veteran writer, movie producer and brain behind ‘Nollywood Christmas’, the idea is “to celebrate ourselves in the entertainment industry, have fun, relax and at the same time give back to society.” Money raised from the event, he said, will be given to the less privileged in the society. High point of the event was the special recognition award for Peace Anyiam-Osigwe and Opa Williams for their distinguished and excellent performances in Nollywood. Hosts of this glamorous event were Fred Amata and Kate Henshaw, with special performances by a choir group from the USA, Kate Henshaw and Segun Arinze, Sheyi Shay and Ruggedman. Comedy was provided by Mandy. The event was sponsored by Valetta wine, LIRS (Lagos State Internal Revenue Service), Keystone Bank Plc and Jameson Frutta Juice.

IBINABO AND OPA WILLIAMS

CHICO EJIRO,KATE HENSHAW AND JOY CHICO EJIRO

DESMOND ELLIOT EMEM ISONG AND MONALISA CHINDA

ENATOR OBINNA DURU,KEPPY EKPEYOUNG, SOUND SULTAN AND RUGGEDMAN

MANDY,CORNELL UDOFIA AND CHORAL CHOIR MASTER

INI EDO AND HUSBAND

SENATOR FLORENCE ITA GIWA’S SEAGULL BAND WINS LAURELS AT CALABAR FESTIVAL

NKEM OWOH AND SENATOR GIWA

The Seagull Band which is owned by Senator Florence Ita Giwa was adjudged the most colourful, stylish and glamorous band at the recently concluded 2013 Carnival Calabar. They are the six times champions of the Children’s Carnival, five times back-to-back champions of the Carnival Kings and Queens both in the Junior and Senior categories. In the just concluded 2013 Carnival Calabar, they came tops in several categories. In the adult category, they won Best Interpretative Costumes, Best Decorated Float, Best King and Queen, and came 3rd in the Overall Senior Band of the Year. In the Junior Category, they won Best Interpretative Costumes, Best Reflection of Carnival Spirit, Originality, Best King and Queen and were the Best Overall Junior Band of the Year.

TONTO DIKE AND COMEDIAN OKON

CELEBRITIES DANCING AWAY

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