Fashion Party

In a beauty culture that is obsessed with youth and looking a certain way, it's refreshing to see that some of us still value ageless, classic beauties that have proven the truth of Coco Chanel's words, "Fashion fades, but style is eternal."
The clothing brands Vivella sponsored a poll asking which woman best exemplifies a style that has remained elegant and graceful throughout the years.
Dame Helen Mirren, who famously beat out Megan Fox as Esquire's Sexiest Woman Alive, topped the polls for her sophistication and understated style. At 66, Mirren has also rocked little more than a Union Jack and got away with it.
"Dame Helen Mirren has as much style, grace and elegance off-screen as she does on it and is a fitting icon for the women of her generation. All too often we are bombarded with images of youth and temporary trends, so it's great to see such a varied list filled with women of real class," a spokesperson for Vivella said in a statement.
Indeed, the poll turned out a varied bunch of ladies who all epitomized unique style. The top five was comprised of the iconic Twiggy, actress turned activist Joanna Lumley, the incomparable Dame Judi Dench and 60s pop sensation,Lulu.
Of the women polled, 85 percent said they very rarely stay conscious about dressing for their age and actually feel proud of their bodies the older they get.

THE TOP 20 STYLE ICONS
1. Helen Mirren
2. Twiggy
3. Joanna Lumley
4. Lulu
5. Judi Dench
6. Victoria Beckham
7. Elle Macpherson
8. Carol Vorderman
9. Carole Middleton
10. Nigella Lawson
11. Jane Seymour
12. Kylie Minogue
13. Susan Sarandon
14. Amanda Holden
15. Samantha Cameron
16. Demi Moore
17. Tess Daly
18. Elizabeth Hurley
19. Sarah Ferguson
20. Kate Moss

Ade Bakare set up his label in 1991 in London, England. He initially started selling a line of day and evening wear designs to boutiques and shops across England. Later, he opened a salon in Mayfair, London where he designed spectacular couture clothes for exclusive clients. 1998 saw the introduction of the bridal line. This proved an instant hit. Elegant wedding dresses in modern silhouettes and his favorite gazar. He created a following, especially in Nigeria which saw brides fly down to London for appointments.
To mark the 20 years celebration in Nigeria, he would be staging a fashion show to launch his spring/summer 2012 collection. Past and upcoming young designers will be showcasing their collection with acts as pre-show for the YDCC event which is to hold early next year. Designers showing are Tobi Alade Vincent (Alvince) menswear, Omar Yussuf(Androjean Clothing) menswear, Olaide Ademodi(LD Designs) womens wear and Christian Adim(Ambassador Kouture) menswear.
The event is to be held by 6pm on December 17, at the prestigious new Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi where Ade Bakare was also responsible for designing the female staff uniforms.
Recently, Ade Bakare launched a line of jersey dresses under the Bakare Breeze diffusion line which has been a huge crowd puller to the Lagos Boutique. The jersey line dresses which was inspired by some of his clients notably Helen Ajayi and Rosemary Fowler has been a huge success. They are available in various lengths of short, midi and long dresses and colors such as green, brown, purple, lilac, peach, pink and black. One of the major attractions of the jersey line is the use of African inspired fabrics such as adire, batik prints and Ankara cottons. They are embellished with beads and Swarovski crystals.
The styles ranges from sleeveless dress, low cut backs, jump suits and strap dresses ideal for both day and evening. They have become a hit with his clients who adore the comfort jersey offers. Yinka Odumakinde, Chioma Okoye, Shade Alesh, Nkiru Anumudu, Maryan Chukwueke, Bola Adesola, Lara Elebute, Betty Irabor, Mosun Ogunbanjo, Gbemi Shasore, Theresa Okeke, Cecilia Umoren, Ronke Fatade, Bukky Latunji, Samiah Ahmed, Priscilla Ihenachio, Flora Fabyan amongst others. This line of dresses will also be shown at the event on December 17.

The ongoing fight against breast and cervical cancer has received an added boost with Fashion Fantasia! The event which is a benefit fashion show and fundraiser aimed at increasing awareness and raising funds to help curb the deadly spread of both breast and cervical cancer, will take place on the 23rd of December 2011 at the Four Points Hotel Oniru . It promises to be an exciting event with an excellent fusion of fashion, information and inspiration.
In conjunction with Bloom Cancer care, there will also be an interactive session/presentation that provides additional information on breast and cervical cancer. Because awareness should be translated into action, there will also be a fundraiser on that day to raise money for 100 women to benefit from FREE breast/cervical screening; facilitated by Bloom Cancer Care.
The event will feature collections from young female designers like Marayah O, Suchille Clothings, Orange Culture and Ahdookeh. As a way of creating more awareness for this initiative and encouraging young women to be screened, there will be a special celebrity runway segment featuring Tana Adelana of Channel O, Victoria Pepple of STV, Evaezi, Christine Ben Ameh of Nokia First Chance and other female celebrities. Fashion Fantasia is proudly supported by Polo, Nutricima, O’eclat, Zaron, Bloom Cancer care, Brief Essentials, Ahdookeh and Suchille Clothings. Media partners: Onobello.com bebeakinboade.blogspot.com and Y!

And I will be giving out free tickets to the show. They will be electronic tickets that will be sent to your email box .all you have to do is print out, and present at the gate, you will be allowed in. So send your name, telephone number and email address to: bebeakinboade@yahoo.com

All hands are already on deck to unveil London Fashion Week come February 2012 calendar, as INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CONSORTIUM NIGERIA LTD and SOUTH AFRICAN ARTIST MANAGEMENT LLP London has signed agreement to bring Fashion Designers and Models from Nigeria to showcase in the forth-coming London Fashion Week 2012. The partnership emerged as a result of the success stories of Nigeria fashion industry. "the partnership is important especially now that we are aware Africa can offer so much across the fashion supply chain-not only within the design and manufacturing but also as a supplier of major new talent within the people itself.". These were the words of Errol Hendrickse, the Operation Director of South African Artist Management LLP.
The South African Artist Management LLP primary objective is to see the success of its project that will incorporate PR, exhibition and fashion showcase, seminars, forecast, creation of new design led aesthetic from the concept development to launch. The first quarter of the project is to develop and crate an international South African design led aesthetic, international promotion and high visibility PR campaign.
In Nigeria alone, fifteen models will be selected to hit the runway during the London Fashion Week. Five out of the fifteen are expected to be male Models while the remaining are expected to be females. The selection process will take two streams; selection by Z-cards (in London) and physical selection in Nigeria.
Top media organizations in Nigeria will be there to cover the event.
The Vauxhall Scouts London will also be on ground to capture every moments from casting to the runway. This is a big opportunity for participating Models to make their dreams come true.
Nigerian Fashion Designers such as House Of Jola, Farrah Couture and Reedas and models from Isis Models in FTV(Fashion TV Review) Best Of Haute Couture New York Fashion Week 2011

Therefore, interested Designers should contact us as soon as possible and Models are advised to send their Zcards to info@isismodels.org or isismodels@yahoo.com or call the following numbers: 08169284031, 0805700893154

Standing in nothing but stiletto heels and a Sombrero hat, Karlie Kloss proudly displays her flawless figure for a nude editorial. And judging by the jaw-dropping shot, it's not hard to see where she gets her confidence from.
In fact, the fashion world is so taken by the 19-year-old - they have labeled her the 'new Body.'
The moniker has, up until now, been unanimously reserved for veteran model Elle Macpherson.
But Vogue Italia editor Franca Sozzani believes Kloss is more deserving of the accolade.
It's been a busy year for Kloss, who last month graced the Victoria's Secret runway for the first time.
The Chicago-born beauty is currently ranked No 4 in the world, by models.com and it won't be long before she joins the ranks of Gisele Bundchen and Heidi Klum in achieving global fame.
This year, Kloss renewed her contract with Christian Dior for the third season in a row.
She is also known for her runway walk, which is often described as powerful and 'panther-like'.

Saturday November 26th will forever remain a marked day in the calendar of so many people in the nation’s City of Paradise, Calabar in Nigeria
It was the very first time the city had stayed for an event lasting over 3hours into the wee hours of the morning. Mr. Tourism Nigeria even before its debut became one of the most anticipated event around the whole of South-South and Nigeria as a whole.
And on the D-day, it was Aspiring model, Bebia Boniface who became the cynosure of all eyes when he beat 18 other smart and talented young men to win the Mr. Tourism Nigeria prize. The excited winner of the first edition of the search says not even in his widest dreams did he ever imagine that fate could smile on him the way it did, especially, for a contest that has some of the most desirable men a male contest had ever produced all over Nigeria.
“I am proud of my accomplishment because I know it would take me on to greater heights. I will like to move on and win Mr Tourism Planet come next year when the event holds in Greece”, he said.
The keenly contested finale which held at the Five Two Zero Events Centre in Calabar started with rounds in traditional wear, swim wear, talent hunt, evening wear after which the contestants were reduced to the first Top 10. This followed with the ‘game changer’ where the top 10 were saddled with impressing the judges that beyond the charm and charisma, they also have a matching brain. At the end of that stage, 5 people were eliminated until it was left with the last five men standing for the ultimate question. Based on the answer to the question and performance in the previous rounds, the judges adjudged Bebia Boniface as the most capable. He was followed by Bandele Adebule who became the first runner up.
As winner of Mr. Tourism Nigeria 2011, Bebia Boniface has won a brand new car, he also gets to start his own pet project as well as represent Nigeria at the Mr. Tourism Planet finals. He will also be dressed by Kholyns Contemporary Couture for one year; the runner-up also won a year’s contract with Ques Models, a trip to represent Nigeria at the upcoming Mr. Tourism Quest in Guatemala.
Some other finalists won awards including ‘Mr. Tourism Nigeria North’ for Inyang Peter Francis, who also came top as winner of the ‘Mr Body Perfect’ . ‘Mr Tourism South West’ went to Femi Adekanye, ‘Mr Tourism South East’ to Benard Amaechi , ‘Mr. Tourism South South and ‘Mr Photogenic’’ for Steven,. ‘Mr Popularity’ went to Rico Olijeme, ‘Mr Talent’ went to Inyang Peter Francis again’.

Queen of Pop, Rihana unveiled her lighter hair on Saturday when she ventured to Dalston to shoot her new music video for the upcoming single You Da One.
But rather than switch back to her dark hair, Rihanna decided that blondes have more fun and entertained her fans in the chin-length wig.

The ENE MAYA brand launched in February 2011 with its HOS (Head of state) collect at the Bon Voyage Hotel in Victoria Island Lagos has opened its first retail store. The store opened November 1st 2011 at the Adeniran Ogunsanya Shopping complex in Surulere Lagos. The store boasts of the latest accessories, turbans, head wraps and fascinators.
Shop Details: Top Floor D22a
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