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August 10, 2014

A Guide To Men’s Dress Shoes TREND ALERT: Side Swept Braids

SEGUN OSOBA: Reminiscing on journalism and politics

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A Guide To Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dress Shoes

Oxfords This is an elegant shoe style worn majorly for formal events and Black Tie Events. The most common colours are black and brown. Oxfords are great when paired with suits. Not particularly okay for semi formal or informal wear. Oxfords must always be worn with a pair of socks.

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Dress Boots

Formal Pumps

Dress boots are sleek, minimalistic and stylish. They can be worn as formal or informal wear depending on whether they are lace-up boots or Chelsea styled (with bands at the edges)

The Formal pumps refer to formal shoes made for Black Tie events.

They are made from shiny patent leather or suede leather. They are great alternatives to the Oxford shoes for formal wear.

Derby The Derby is very similar to the Oxford shoe but the difference is in the lacing which is sewn outside the shoes. This style makes it less formal than the Oxfords. They are great to be worn with jeans, linen and semi-formal wear.

The Wingtip shoes refer to the cap toe that looks like wings stretching across the front of the shoe. Most wingtips are Derby shoes decorated with brogue leather. The Wingtips are great for Formal wear and semi formal wear. Today, two toned wingtips are popular creating more style opportunities.

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Loafers Loafers are sometimes also known as slip-ons. They are very comfortable and versatile. The Loafers are great for semi-formal to informal wear and come in several colours to VXLW HYHU\RQH¡V LQGLYLGXDO VW\OH

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A Guide To Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dress Shoes

Oxfords This is an elegant shoe style worn majorly for formal events and Black Tie Events. The most common colours are black and brown. Oxfords are great when paired with suits. Not particularly okay for semi formal or informal wear. Oxfords must always be worn with a pair of socks.

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Dress Boots

Formal Pumps

Dress boots are sleek, minimalistic and stylish. They can be worn as formal or informal wear depending on whether they are lace-up boots or Chelsea styled (with bands at the edges)

The Formal pumps refer to formal shoes made for Black Tie events.

They are made from shiny patent leather or suede leather. They are great alternatives to the Oxford shoes for formal wear.

Derby The Derby is very similar to the Oxford shoe but the difference is in the lacing which is sewn outside the shoes. This style makes it less formal than the Oxfords. They are great to be worn with jeans, linen and semi-formal wear.

The Wingtip shoes refer to the cap toe that looks like wings stretching across the front of the shoe. Most wingtips are Derby shoes decorated with brogue leather. The Wingtips are great for Formal wear and semi formal wear. Today, two toned wingtips are popular creating more style opportunities.

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Loafers Loafers are sometimes also known as slip-ons. They are very comfortable and versatile. The Loafers are great for semi-formal to informal wear and come in several colours to VXLW HYHU\RQH¡V LQGLYLGXDO VW\OH

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BEAUTY

Trend Alert:

Side Swept Braids If anyone said bra braids were back, I will not agree and that’s because as far as I’m concerned, conce Braids were never out of vogue. Wearing braids braid aids is an a African hair trend which sometimes has its pop opular season. Now ever since popular International Pop sensa satio Beyonce, stepped out in her sensation side swept braided hair, r, she’s sh sent her fans gaga and ultimately on a trend train ain Not missing out on this trend train. are our own celebrities: Ac Actress Monalisa Chinda, Fashion designer Yvonne Nwosu (V (Vonne Couture) and media Makinwa. personality Toke Makinwa

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Would you be jumping on this braided trend? Or would you dare to wear yours GL̆HUHQWO\ OLNH Monalisa?

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STRIPES

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GAUCHO PANTS

GAUCHOS PANTS

Gauchos also called gaucho pants are wide, calf-length trousers worn by both sexes. They are often mistaken for skirts but are actually pants. Gauchos are super easy to style and are very comfortable to wear. Pair your gaucho with a nice white shirt and a pair of brogues.

POP OF PINK PINK LEATHER BAG

Pink is the colour of this summer, nothing is sexier and girlier than the sweet colour pink.

Whether its cotton candy pink, fusia or baby pink p a add a splash of colour by glaming up your closet g tthis season either with yyour clothes or accessorries.

PINK SWEDE SHOE SEXY GAUCHOS PANTS

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REPORTAGE

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SEGUN OSOBA, CON

Reminiscing on journalism and politics

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wo-time Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba (CON), turned 75 recently. Sporting a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, there was nothing to indicate that the former Managing Director of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Daily Timesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; had hit that remarkable age. He cuts the picture of a man who is not only at ease with himself but one on whom fortune has smiled.

Born in Egbatedo, Osun State in 1939, the Akinrogun of Egbaland began his journalism training at the University of Lagos in 1965, sponsored by the International Press Institute. Armed with a diploma and a scholarship from the Commonwealth Press Union, he travelled to the United Kingdom in 1967 for a one-year course. Chief Osoba also at different times trained at the Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA and the Indiana University, Bloomington.

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A detailed professional whose career began at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Daily Timesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Chief Osoba rose through the ranks to become Editor and later Managing Director of the Daily Times of Nigeria. He is father of Kemi, Olumide, Oluyinka and Tobi and husband of the beautiful Beere Aderinsola. He remains the first Nigerian to have won the highest journalistic award from the U.S.A. When I met the former number one citizen of Ogun State for this interview at his Ikoyi, Lagos home, the journalist in him popped out as he read a caveat: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no long interviewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Then, he gave me a brief tutorial on the basic rudiments of good journalism. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keep it shortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Having taken a lesson from the master himself, I have kept the introductions short although there is more to be said of this truly great journalist and politician. His answers were also short and sharp. Enjoy it.

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REPORTAGE

REPORT AGE

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SEGUN OSOBA, CON

Reminiscing on journalism and politics

By Jemi Ekunkunbor

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wo-time Governor of Ogun State, Chief Olusegun Osoba (CON), turned 75 recently. Sporting a pair of jeans and a t-shirt, there was nothing to indicate that the former Managing Director of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Daily Timesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; had hit that remarkable age. He cuts the picture of a man who is not only at ease with himself but one on whom fortune has smiled.

Born in Egbatedo, Osun State in 1939, the Akinrogun of Egbaland began his journalism training at the University of Lagos in 1965, sponsored by the International Press Institute. Armed with a diploma and a scholarship from the Commonwealth Press Union, he travelled to the United Kingdom in 1967 for a one-year course. Chief Osoba also at different times trained at the Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA and the Indiana University, Bloomington.

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A detailed professional whose career began at the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Daily Timesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, Chief Osoba rose through the ranks to become Editor and later Managing Director of the Daily Times of Nigeria. He is father of Kemi, Olumide, Oluyinka and Tobi and husband of the beautiful Beere Aderinsola. He remains the first Nigerian to have won the highest journalistic award from the U.S.A. When I met the former number one citizen of Ogun State for this interview at his Ikoyi, Lagos home, the journalist in him popped out as he read a caveat: â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no long interviewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Then, he gave me a brief tutorial on the basic rudiments of good journalism. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Keep it shortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

Having taken a lesson from the master himself, I have kept the introductions short although there is more to be said of this truly great journalist and politician. His answers were also short and sharp. Enjoy it.

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HEALTHY LIVING101

by - Teri Mendes

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If we lose our memory, we lose ourselves. Forgetting is one of the symptoms of death.

Without memory we cease to be human beings.

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TERI Speaks Hi Teri, Thank you, your wonderful healthy living tips in Allure magazine it has been of tremendous help to me, God bless

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HEALTH TIPS:

Lets all remember to wash our hands and carry sanitizers with us at all times. We are all safer when more people are aware of the ebola virus, so lets educate ourselves and our loved ones +RSH \RX HQMR\HG WKLV SLHFH 5HPHPEHU \RX UHDG LW KHUH ÂżUVW )RU FRPPHQWV DQG TXHVWLRQV SOHDVH HPDLO WHULPHQGHV#JPDLO FRP , ZRXOG ORYH WR KHDU IURP \RX WLOO QH[W ZHHN For comments and questions please email terimendes@gmail. com, @terimendes. I would love to hear from you, till next week. - itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ta ta for now! XOXO

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FE A T UR E

Get Captivated by - Jerome Onipede

SHOULD I STAY WITH MY BOSS OR GO WITH MY FRIEND? Dear Jerome, My case is different. I am 38 and have been in a relationship with my married boss for 16 years. He has given me lots of opportunity in life and wants me to remain his mistress. But now, I want someone I can call my own and a child too.

Recently, I hooked up with an old friend of mine who also wants to get married. The problem is that he has nothing of his own and no job. He lives in my apartment and lives off me. He is excited about getting married to me but the dilemma now is I am in-between two men and wonder who to really stay with because, I love them both.

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as I have a child, I am cool. Who do you advise me to choose?

-HURPH¡V 5HVSRQVH Personally, I believe you had already become a second wife all this while without admitting the fact. Sixteen years is a long time to be actively involved with someone and anyone at all romantically. You have built a life around and with your boss all this while and succeeded at it. I am sure if you write a book now on â&#x20AC;&#x153;How to Have a Long Lasting Romantic Relationship with Your Bossâ&#x20AC;?, it will be a best seller!

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can make in life. Her husband is shocked because as far as he is concerned, he has provided more than enough for her and wonders why she is becoming ungrateful, not realizing that that is not what is happening. Only that she is moving around WKH GHYHORSPHQWDO VWRQHV HYHU\ KHDOWK\ OLIH LV built on which is: SELF WORTH (Sense of Value), SECURITY (Sense of Safety) and SIGNIFICANCE (Sense of Place).

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NOW, THE BEARED LOOK REIGNS! by - Pamela Echemunor

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SARAH SOSANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SON WEDS IN STYLE By - Oscar Ochiogu

The Osazuwa and Sosan families recently, rolled out the drums to celebrate the tradional marriage of their Children, Olubukola Adesuwa Osazuwa and Olugbenga Ayotunde Sosan, son of the former deputy governor of Lagos State, Mrs Sarah Sosan. The event took place at The Haven event centre Ikeja, Lagos.

The ceremony was graced by top dignitaries from the political, business and social class.Amongst dignitaries present were governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, Mrs Virgy Etiaba, Former Governor of Anambra State, Senator and Mrs. Olurunnimbe Mamora, Dame Abimbola Fashola, Mrs Bisi Fayemi and Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, First Ladies of Lagos, Ekiti and Oyo States respectively. Others present were Princess Abba Folawiyo, Chief Opral Benson and Lady Maiden Alex-Ibru, Publisher, The Guardian Newspaper.

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The celebration started with a thanksgiving service at the Cathedral Church of Christ, Marina, Lagos.

The celebration later shifted to the prestigious Vila Medici pub in Victoria Island, where guests were treated to choice meals served with assorted champaign and wines amidst musical rendition from the guest artist, Tiwa Savage.

The celebrant, Mrs Jadesimi used the opportunity to thank God for sparing her life while also reaffirming her dedication to the service of God and humanity.

Amongst dignitaries who graced the occasion were, Former Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku and his wife, Former Ekiti State governor, Otunba Niyi Adebayo and his wife; Retired Bishop of Lokoja, Bishop Bako, and renowned physician, Dr. Duro Soleye. Also present were Media Icon, Dr. (Mrs.) Doyin Abiola and Erelu of Lagos Chief Abiola Dosumu-Fernandez.

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