KINABUTI : Fashion with a Cause

June 9, 2013

THE NEW GENERATION STYLISTS GO FRUITY!

KINABUTI:

- Fashion for A Cause

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Capitalize on what comes.”

“Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.”

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fashion really should be for a cause. See pp. 8 - 10.

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...Caterina and her friend, Francesca, are two Italian friends who have fallen in love with Nigeria and decided to make their home, at least for now, in Lagos.

With Kinabuti, the edgy fashion label set up by Caterina, with Francesca handling the business side of things, these two friends, who have known each other since they were little children, have set many a young girl on the path of modelling stardom.

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Caterina Butolossi and her friend, Francesca Rosset, are two Italian friends who have fallen in love with Nigeria and decided to make their home, at least for now, in Lagos. Caterina says Nigeria is like ‘the Italy of Africa’. That may well be so. If you paint a typical Italian Black on the streets of Milan, you would be forgiven if you thought you were in the middle of Ojuelegba. So, these two are really not too far from home, which explains why they have blended in so nicely; made friends and are right now sowing seeds for the betterment of the less privileged.

With Kinabuti, the edgy fashion label set up by Caterina, with Francesca handling the business side of things, these two friends, who have known each other since they were little children, have set many a young girl on the path of modelling stardom.

Although they love fashion, they are in fashion not for the heck of being fashionable, but for a cause. With Port Harcourt’s Bundu community as its project base, Catrina and Fran have taken young girls who would ordinarily have been lured into the sordid business of ‘turning tricks’ to become models, making a living strutting their stuff on the runway.

Fatima Garba spoke with the two friends. You will love reading why

On our fashion pages, we spoke with three stylists who have made impressive entrance into an area that is fast gaining ground as a profession complete with ethics. That is the Styling profession. Certified and practicing, these three are helping celebrities to make statements. Yemisi Suleiman got talking with Daniella, Jennifer and Yolanda on this new-in- ourshores job called Styling. Perhaps, first ladies can use this. We need this so badly!

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FA S H I O N How did you get into the celebrity fold? And, who was your first celebrity client?

My first celebrity client was the graceful Chief Nike Oshinowo.

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is a o loves helping freelance fashion stylist wh es put vitality women of all shapes and siz ion. The into their lives through fash the University Psychology graduate from with AOE of Lagos started her career mited and Events & Entertainment Li such as The worked on several projects tion and 2011 Miss Nigeria Competi rica UNWTO Commission for Af on these conference. While working nity to do a projects, she got the opportu never looked little bit of styling and has back since then.

What made you become a stylist?

I love everything about style and fashion; not to say I am a fashion slave. I love putting clothes and accessories together and, generally, helping people achieve their desired look, be it personal styling, TV styling and editorials.

How did you get your start?

I started my styling career while I working at AOE Events & Entertainment Limited. I was an assistant stylist during the reality show and grand finale of the 2011 Miss Nigeria competition. I also got the opportunity to style female compere Miss Wunika Mukan at the UNWTO conference as well as Miss Kaline Akinkugbe, who performed the National Anthem at the opening ceremony. I have also worked as an assistant stylist during the 2012 Arise Magazine Fashion Week as well as the 2012 Elite Model Look Nigeria.

How long have you been wardrobe stylist? And, is this something you always wanted to do?

Close to 3 years now. Yes, this is what I have always wanted to do. I love being able to do what I love and making a career out of it.

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Which celeb would you love to style and why?

I would love to style Stephanie Okereke-Idahosa.

She has a great body and personality which I would love to work with.

Which celebrity, in your opinion, has flawless style?

That would be Chief Nike Oshinowo. She is ever graceful and her style is timeless. She would be classified as an A-class style icon anywhere in the world.

How do you get clothes for you clients?

I get clothes from designers and stores that have pieces that would make my clients look fabulous and elegant.

And, why do you work with the designers or shops you choose?

Because I know their pieces would help achieve the look we are going for. This varies, depending on the event/occasion.

Why choose a particular look for a celebrity?

What are the things you consider?

The job of a stylist is to transform fashion into the client’s personality; there by bringing out their best features and accentuating their unique style.

Several things like height, skin tone, body shape etc. are put into consideration when styling a client.

What’s the most rewarding part of your career?

To be able to do what I love and love what I do is the best thing about my career.

What are the challenges of being a celebrity stylist?

Duplicating outfits that have been worn over time by other people, finding the right outfits that translates the unique style of a particular client.

Is it financially rewarding?

Yes it is; when you have reached a certain level.

Like every career, to achieve your dream, you have to work hard to get to the status of being recognised as a professional after you have paid your dues.

Then, you can make demands.

What are the top five items every woman needs in her closet?

For me, these would be: a timeless little black dress, well fitted pair of jeans, a black pair of pumps, a well cut black blazer and a statement necklace. Oops, a fitted white shirt is really important as well!!

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Y T I U FR

FA S H I ON

by - Jemi Ekunkunbor

Soft, bright colours are always pleasant to the eyes. Pastel colours such as tangerine, lime green or yellow gives a glow that reminds you of summer and holiday. Express yourself in fruity colours and let your style show. Don’t be afraid to try something bright and beautiful.

Wear head to toe fruity colours or pair with black as you so desire.

lace and chiffon tangerine dress, Bariano

Lipsy studded deep v neck dress

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TANGERINE HOT SHORTS

cock heel tangerine wedge, Sam Edelman’s

yellow embroidered blouse

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Yellowhandbag, Balenciaga

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Kinabuti:

- Fashion for A Cause By - Fatima Garba

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aterina Butolossi and her friend, Francesca Rosset, are two Italian friends who have fallen in love with Nigeria and decided to make their home, at least for now, in Lagos. Catrina says Nigeria is like ‘the Italy of Africa’. That may well be so. If you paint a typical Italian Black on the streets of Milan, you would be forgiven if you thought you were in the middle of Ojuelegba.

So, these two are really not too far from home, which explains why they have blended in so nicely; made friends and are right now sowing seeds for the betterment of the less privileged. Fatima Garba spoke with the two friends.

• Caterina • Francesca

Who is Kinabuti?

FKinabuti is an Italo-Nigeria ethical fashion label birthed by deep-set passion for fashion and inspired by a long-term vision for the fashion industry in Nigeria and Africa at large. Our fashion house combines the creativity of exquisite African inspired designs and eclectic look, with an ethical approach to business, achieving this blend through utilizing resources from the operating environment.

Kinabuti celebrates women and men with innovative designs, whilst inspiring and supporting them through its social empowerment programmes in the Niger Delta.

How did Kinabuti come about?

Kinabuti is how I used to call myself as a little girl since I could not pronounce my lengthy Italian name. When people used to ask my name, I used to answer Kina (Caterina) Buti (Bortolussi). The name stayed with me and it represented my innocence and my dream.

Kinabuti is a dream that became a reality.

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Nigeria inspired this dream and made us realize that all is possible with hard work, commitment and focus. It is a joint effort. Francesca and I are committed to making this a reality day by day. Our vision is inspirational but we are together and this is our strength. We believe in each other; we are complementary. We support each other.

Has fashion always been a flair for you or is it something you just came across?

Fashion has always been a passion for me.

Since I was a young girl, I loved designing clothes or dressing up my barbies. Growing up, designing clothes became a dream but I thought it was just meant to be a dream. But I realized that although I had not had formal education in fashion, it was a very hard business which I knew nothing about; that I didn’t know anybody in the industry and I didn’t have the necessary funds. I had to try because there was nothing I wanted more in life.

London definitely had an influence on my style and creativity and all the people that have crossed my path. I believe we all have a talent – the most

challenging thing you may experience is to overcome challenges and still believe in your talent; that you have what it takes to be what you dream to be in life.

What challenges do you face in the fashion industry?

Fashion is a very challenging business as well being very fascinating. Challenges go from production to distribution, from financing to logistics. It is a new industry, which is developing its business model. We, designers in Nigeria, are learning despite the constraints and challenges and we believe in what we are doing – in the bigger picture for fashion in Nigeria to Africa and the world.

We have heard about the Kinabuti Fashion Initiative (KFI). Can you tell us a little bit more about this project?

Having identified the high level of talent and at the same time of missed opportunities in Nigeria, Kinabuti Ltd. set out to establish a platform with a

mandate to create awareness and means to employment for indigenes. while bringing positive contribution to society. Hence, the creation of Kinabuti Fashion Initiative (KFI), a registered non-profit organization and the socially-driven arm of the brand. It is focused on empowering and developing communities through fashion projects, vocational education and training programmes.

The initiative seeks to combat poverty and inequality in under-developed communities by inspiring and empowering young women to believe that they can achieve their dreams.

At present, we are implementing a tailor training programme in Rumolumeni (in Rivers State) in partnership with SAIPEM Nigeria, fostering vocational education and training programmes, involving young women from the community to learn fashion-related professions. The objective is for them to achieve international standards that will benefit Nigeria’s fashion industry while stimulating growth toward sustainable development.

For Kinabuti, fashion is for a cause! What

drove you to get involved with this idea?

I guess it is God that guides us towards this idea. When I was dreaming of having a fashion label, I never thought we would give it such a twist that would bring us from picking up rubbish in the waterfront to selecting single mothers to teach them how to print t-shirts, to singing and jumping in communities with Duncan Mighty while he is singing and inspiring people.

Which state or states in Nigeria have whole heartedly supported you in this venture?

So far, our activities have been the product of joint effort amongst our on-going partners: Aero Contractors and Le Meridien; the other is Starwood Hotels. Support has also been provided by the Rivers State Sanitation Authority, MTN, Oando, EES and Saipem.

Where do you see the Nigerian fashion industry in the next 5 years?

I see a growing and thriving industry. I see a Nigerian production with increased productivity

and high quality. I see Nigerian designers deepening their market penetration in Nigeria and expanding more and more into Africa and internationally.

What future projects does Kinabuti have or hope to achieve?

We would like to start working in the West part of Nigeria with other vocational projects from printing to sewing and embroidering. We are working on the second part of the model project in a different and newer format.

Can you tell us your signature style?

Funky and refined with a good balance.

What fashion item is essential to you?

Over knees!!! A must have. I have them in ankara, lace, jeans and gold with leather fringes.

That just adds up to the outfit.

Quote of the day for our readers?

“Every little thing is going to be alright.”

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Kinabuti:

- Fashion for A Cause By - Fatima Garba

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aterina Butolossi and her friend, Francesca Rosset, are two Italian friends who have fallen in love with Nigeria and decided to make their home, at least for now, in Lagos. Catrina says Nigeria is like ‘the Italy of Africa’. That may well be so. If you paint a typical Italian Black on the streets of Milan, you would be forgiven if you thought you were in the middle of Ojuelegba.

So, these two are really not too far from home, which explains why they have blended in so nicely; made friends and are right now sowing seeds for the betterment of the less privileged. Fatima Garba spoke with the two friends.

• Caterina • Francesca

Who is Kinabuti?

FKinabuti is an Italo-Nigeria ethical fashion label birthed by deep-set passion for fashion and inspired by a long-term vision for the fashion industry in Nigeria and Africa at large. Our fashion house combines the creativity of exquisite African inspired designs and eclectic look, with an ethical approach to business, achieving this blend through utilizing resources from the operating environment.

Kinabuti celebrates women and men with innovative designs, whilst inspiring and supporting them through its social empowerment programmes in the Niger Delta.

How did Kinabuti come about?

Kinabuti is how I used to call myself as a little girl since I could not pronounce my lengthy Italian name. When people used to ask my name, I used to answer Kina (Caterina) Buti (Bortolussi). The name stayed with me and it represented my innocence and my dream.

Kinabuti is a dream that became a reality.

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Nigeria inspired this dream and made us realize that all is possible with hard work, commitment and focus. It is a joint effort. Francesca and I are committed to making this a reality day by day. Our vision is inspirational but we are together and this is our strength. We believe in each other; we are complementary. We support each other.

Has fashion always been a flair for you or is it something you just came across?

Fashion has always been a passion for me.

Since I was a young girl, I loved designing clothes or dressing up my barbies. Growing up, designing clothes became a dream but I thought it was just meant to be a dream. But I realized that although I had not had formal education in fashion, it was a very hard business which I knew nothing about; that I didn’t know anybody in the industry and I didn’t have the necessary funds. I had to try because there was nothing I wanted more in life.

London definitely had an influence on my style and creativity and all the people that have crossed my path. I believe we all have a talent – the most

challenging thing you may experience is to overcome challenges and still believe in your talent; that you have what it takes to be what you dream to be in life.

What challenges do you face in the fashion industry?

Fashion is a very challenging business as well being very fascinating. Challenges go from production to distribution, from financing to logistics. It is a new industry, which is developing its business model. We, designers in Nigeria, are learning despite the constraints and challenges and we believe in what we are doing – in the bigger picture for fashion in Nigeria to Africa and the world.

We have heard about the Kinabuti Fashion Initiative (KFI). Can you tell us a little bit more about this project?

Having identified the high level of talent and at the same time of missed opportunities in Nigeria, Kinabuti Ltd. set out to establish a platform with a

mandate to create awareness and means to employment for indigenes. while bringing positive contribution to society. Hence, the creation of Kinabuti Fashion Initiative (KFI), a registered non-profit organization and the socially-driven arm of the brand. It is focused on empowering and developing communities through fashion projects, vocational education and training programmes.

The initiative seeks to combat poverty and inequality in under-developed communities by inspiring and empowering young women to believe that they can achieve their dreams.

At present, we are implementing a tailor training programme in Rumolumeni (in Rivers State) in partnership with SAIPEM Nigeria, fostering vocational education and training programmes, involving young women from the community to learn fashion-related professions. The objective is for them to achieve international standards that will benefit Nigeria’s fashion industry while stimulating growth toward sustainable development.

For Kinabuti, fashion is for a cause! What

drove you to get involved with this idea?

I guess it is God that guides us towards this idea. When I was dreaming of having a fashion label, I never thought we would give it such a twist that would bring us from picking up rubbish in the waterfront to selecting single mothers to teach them how to print t-shirts, to singing and jumping in communities with Duncan Mighty while he is singing and inspiring people.

Which state or states in Nigeria have whole heartedly supported you in this venture?

So far, our activities have been the product of joint effort amongst our on-going partners: Aero Contractors and Le Meridien; the other is Starwood Hotels. Support has also been provided by the Rivers State Sanitation Authority, MTN, Oando, EES and Saipem.

Where do you see the Nigerian fashion industry in the next 5 years?

I see a growing and thriving industry. I see a Nigerian production with increased productivity

and high quality. I see Nigerian designers deepening their market penetration in Nigeria and expanding more and more into Africa and internationally.

What future projects does Kinabuti have or hope to achieve?

We would like to start working in the West part of Nigeria with other vocational projects from printing to sewing and embroidering. We are working on the second part of the model project in a different and newer format.

Can you tell us your signature style?

Funky and refined with a good balance.

What fashion item is essential to you?

Over knees!!! A must have. I have them in ankara, lace, jeans and gold with leather fringes.

That just adds up to the outfit.

Quote of the day for our readers?

“Every little thing is going to be alright.”

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A N I R E T A C D N A A C S E C N ABOUT FRA What did you do before kinabuti?

Francesca: I studied Marketing and Advertising in Milan. Then, I took a semester at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, where I specialised in Events Organisation.

I collaborated (with a participant) at the New York Fashion Week in September 2002. I then went back to Milan and worked in Advertising for McCann Erickson, one of the biggest advertising agencies in the world. I worked with them in Milan, Barcelona and Sao Paolo (Brazil).

Caterina: I studied Business at the University of Trieste and did a Masters in Marketing Strategies at the CIM, Imperial College, London. I worked in the banking and shipping (sectors) but my passion was always fashion. When I came to Nigeria, I started working in marketing and events, almost a compromise between what I studied and what I wanted to do. It was here, in Nigeria, that I realised that my dream could become a reality. I just needed to focus on it and create the right synergies to move forward and make it happen. Nigeria is a beautiful, powerful place. It teaches you a lot and I’m definitely grateful to what Nigeria taught me and what it pushed me to do.

When did you arrive Nigeria?

Francesca: I arrived Nigeria 5 years ago. It happened by chance. After living in Brazil, I didn’t want to go back to Europe. Instead, I wanted to work in developing countries as I found the European economy stagnating and not as stimulating. So I applied for a job with a media agency that was working in developing markets. They sent me to Nigeria for few months. I fell in love with this country and decided to stay. Nigeria is definitely a challenging environment but it is so vibrant and intense that once you experience it, you will find everything else boring. Nigeria is the Italy of Africa. I feel at home here and there is nowhere else where I could be right now.

Caterina: I arrived in Nigeria over 7 years ago.

I’ve seen it changing and developing and I love this country as my own. I also landed here by chance. A publishing agency I was working for sent me here for few months.

When I left, I couldn’t stop thinking of it; I wanted to come back and so I did. I believe it is God that brought me and my sister, Francesca, here.

There are some things in life that are meant to happen. We don’t realise it when they are happening but we see it later on and we see the meaning of it.

How did the two of you meet?

We have known each other since we were young.

We grew up together in a small town north east of Italy.

We use to play together when we were much younger and since then, our friendship has grown to something deeper, like a sisterhood. For all these years (over 20 years), we have been close friends. Even when we lived in different countries and different continents, we kept in touch. We travelled to visit each other and we would call and get in touch every time we felt the need for our best friend to help the other.

Why did you decide to set up Kinabuti?

Kinabuti was the dream of Caterina; since she a small child. She has always been so fashionable and funky. It was obvious she couldn’t do anything else than become a designer. When she decided to start Kinabuti, I decided to help. I was so proud of her and I wanted to be there. As Cate said, it was God that brought us here together. I can see it now.

We worked together in the past, as young girls, in a retail shop selling street fashion. Since then, we always

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• Francesca • Caterina said that no matter what and where our lives were taking us to, we would start a business together.

I love the concept of the ethical fashion label she wanted to establish. I love my sister and her commitment and I always respected and admired her so, I started dedicating some time to help her realise her dream. After a while, it became a full-time commitment and, eventually, it became our dream of a joint effort.

Which roles do the two of you play and how do you establish projects and bond?

Caterina is the Founder and CEO of the company.

She is the designer and the head of production.

Francesca is the Financial and Marketing Director.

We have a road-map that we wrote over 2 years ago, when we started. We follow it and review it every year, to adapt it to current circumstances. We try to stick to it and to realise projects and bonds in line with our mandate. We are also open to new collaborations as you never know what is going to happen tomorrow and who will come to your path. We have always been very lucky in our collaborations and if we don’t know what to do or how to approach the next phase, we stop and ask God to show us the way.

Since you started, how fulfilled have you been with this project and how far do you intend to go?

We definitely want to go far. We have big dreams and long term plans. We are fully committed to it and nothing will stop us. We are investing all our time, our energy, our savings and our young years in establishing an ethical label that, from Nigeria, will reach the all world.

We cannot lie. Things are hard and challenging but we see how far we have gone. We see people recognising our designs. We see the improvements in the communities where we work and we see that friends, clients, collaborators, celebrities, suppliers, media, business people etc. believe in us.

This really pushes us to do more, to work harder and to keep aiming at a bigger picture. We still have a long path to walk; we just started. We are just taking the first steps but we can see the improvements. The biggest fulfilment comes from the co-operation of the dear people we have around us, because when there is hope, success will come and God is always guiding us.

HEALTHY LIVING101

HEA L T H

by - Teri Mendes

Did you

KNOW?

EXZCEMA: WHAT IT IS & HOW TO PREVENT IT! Hello my dear readers trust you all had a lovely Democracy day. Today’s edition is on Eczema! I decided to write on this due to the vast demand from you all via my email. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions.

These include dryness and recurring skin rashes that are characterized by one or more of these symptoms: redness, skin edema (swelling), itching and dryness, crusting, flaking, blistering, cracking, oozing, or bleeding. The word eczema comes from Greek language, meaning “to boil over”. Dermatitis comes from the Greek word for skin – and both terms refer to the same skin condition. In some languages, dermatitis and eczema are synonymous, Eczema affects people of all ages and can cause misery. Doctors often prescribe a steroidal cream, which for many people doesn’t always do the trick.

There are other things you can do to ease the terrible itching and blistering, which I would delve into next week’s edition that may assist in your lifelong battle with eczema. Eczema comes in many forms. But the different types of eczema tend to cause these symptoms: • Itching - Itchiness and irritation in skin creases, such as the front of elbows, behind the knees, front of ankles, around the neck, or around the eyes.

The itching can be intense. The damage to the skin during eczema is often due to scratching.

• Dry Skin & Scaling - The surface of the skin can flake off, giving the skin a rough, scaly appearance.

• Redness - The affected skin may bleed and appear blotchy.

• Fluid-filled blisters - These can ooze and form crusts.

• Cracking - Severely affected skin may develop painful, deep cracks, also called fissures.

WHAT CAUSES ECZEMA? The exact cause of eczema is unknown, but it’s

Ants stretch when they wake up.

They also appear to yawn in a very human manner before taking up the tasks of the day.

MENTAL STRESS CAN MAKE ECZEMA SYMPTOMS WORSE Doctors are not sure what exactly it is that causes a worsening of symptoms during mental stress. Eczema patients commonly report that their symptoms are likely to get worse when they are mentally stressed. It is possible that a vicious cycle could develop - the symptoms of eczema stress the patient, the resulting stress exacerbates the symptoms, etc.

Foods that may make eczema symptoms worse

thought to be linked to an overactive response by the body’s immune system to an irritant. It is this response that causes the symptoms of eczema. In addition, eczema is commonly found in families with a history of other allergies or asthma. Also, defects in the skin barrier could allow moisture out and germs in.

Some people may have “flare-ups” of the itchy rash in response to certain substances or conditions. For some, coming into contact with rough or coarse materials may cause the skin to become itchy. For others, feeling too hot or too cold, exposure to certain household products like soap or detergent, or coming into contact with animal dander may cause an outbreak. Upper respiratory infections or colds may also be triggers.

The most common causes of eczema are: HARD WATER Several scientists have suggested that hard water may be bad for people with eczema. Scientists from the University of Portsmouth, England, HORMONES CAN WORSEN SYMPTOMS A significant proportion of women with eczema report that their symptoms worsen during their menstrual cycle. According to research, 30% of women have flare ups during the days preceding their menstrual period. 50% of women with eczema say their symptoms got worse when they were pregnant. These are all periods when a woman’s hormone levels change.

About 10% of children with atopic eczema are affected by food allergens. Foods rarely affect the symptoms of adults with eczema. These are foods that typically cause allergic reactions in people with sensitive immune systems. These include: • Milk (cow’s) • Eggs • Nuts • Soya • Wheat OTHER FACTORS THAT MAY MAKE ECZEMA SYMPTOMS WORSE • House dust mites (bed bugs) • Pollen • Pet fur - children who are exposed to cats soon after birth may have an increased risk of developing eczema, according to a study carried out by researchers at the University of Arizona in Tucson, USA. These three allergens are also the main ones that trigger asthma and hay fever.

Depending on the cause, eczema may flare up and cause severe symptoms. But it can also become a chronic problem with less intense symptoms.

Next edition will show you key remedies that will alleviate eczema. That’s it for today my dear readers.

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

TERI Speaks Dear Teri, I saw your article on Sunday Vanguard “Allure” magazine. I have been looking for a hair treatment cream i saw on your page (MIZAN H20 INTENSE) Please do you know where i can get it? I am in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Thank you, Obi.

Good day, Thank you for writing in. Mizani H20 is readily available in most large pharmacies. In Abuja, Perfect Trust Pharmacy in Wuse 2 definitely stocks it.

Perhaps start from there. Best wishes, Teri M.

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PEOPL E

“O N E PARTY AT A TIME!”

Vlisco Launches Hommage a’ I’Art Collection With Mom Media By - Oscar Ochiogu MOM Media a public relation and marketing consultancy, and Vlisco organized a fashion show tagged “Fashion show against maternal mortality”, on Sunday, 26th May, 2013 at the Four Point By Sheraton, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The fashion show was to create awareness on the epidermy of maternal mortality in Nigeria. It featured celebrity moms, moms in business and career moms who walked the runway as a sign of support for the fight against maternal mortality.

vlisco models

Tayo Shonekan

Waje

Rose peter Graham

Omolala Kukoyi

Trish

vlisco models

Kolawale Sope

Miram Okonkwo

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Tunde Fakorede

Oyinda

Ibukun Okonkwo

Monaliza Okoye

Princess Coco

Teteh Okasili

Ebele Onyemuche

Funmi Ladipo

Princess Ofili Nwaoyo

PEO PL E

“ O N E PA RT Y AT A T I M E ! ”

NHCI Dinner and Investiture / Induction 2013 By - Oscar Ochiogu Nigerian Hotel and Catering Institute held their Fellow’s Dinner and investiture/ induction of new professional and Honourary fellow of the hospitality institute at the main function suit of Lagos Sheraton Hotel.

Amongst the hospitality entrepreneurs at the event were Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, Chief S.O Alabi, Deacon O.K Bello and Dr. Ladipo Margeret Kudirat.

Deacon Olatunji Bello

Oscar and Wande Ibru

Bola Akeju

Helen Umo Eno

Mr. Bola Jaiyeola & a Friend

SEE Magazines’ Inspire The World Benefit Dinner By - Oscar Ochiogu SEE Magazine held their Inspire the World Benefit Concert and Dinner at SEE Center, Lekki-Epe Express way.

The event was to formally transit from a soft sell magazine to a not-for-sale magazine. The Magazine is geared to inspire the world through, true life testimonies to educate and encourage people.

The event featured SEE Magazine personalities like Asu Ekiye, Aity Dennis-Inyang, Joseph Benjamin, Rosey Yusuf and Buchi Atuonwu.

Babalola and Adegoke

Tina Ijomah

Morakimyo Adebayo

Dr. N.O Amarue

Austine Babalola

Fortune Samuel Adigiri and Okechi Nnaochie

Jayne Umo Eno

Patience Umo Eno

Jazzy Ray and Richard Ray

Omobola Ayoola

Prince Ofeh

Ewoma Omugbe

Noah Ayoola

Tonye Ntan

Sam and Lauretta Sam-Ogrih

Olufemi Kolade

Oloue Sikeola

Henrietta Bello

Tope Egbebiyi

Morakimyo Akinyemi

Goodluck Osolobiri

Blessing Ntan

Theresa Bebia

Sehid Momoh & John Obaigbo

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