Wednesday, 3 October 2012

MILAN FASHION WEEK

MILAN FASHION WEEK SPRING/SUMMER 2013 19TH - 25TH SEPTEMBER

Milan Fashion Week 2012
Models walk the runway at the Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2013 fashion show as part of Milan Womenswear Fashion Week 
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Models on the runway at the Lorenzo Riva show
Prada

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DSquared2 spring-summer 2013 fashion collection
Milan Fashion Week: The runway at the Roberto Cavalli spring-summer 2013 collection
The runway at the Roberto Cavalli spring-summer 2013 collection

ERMANNO SCERVINO 
Giorgio Armani
Gucci


Etro

Alberta Ferretti

Milan Fashion Week: Italian designer Cristiano Burani's spring-summer 2013 collectionMilan Fashion Week: Italian designer Cristiano Burani's spring-summer 2013 collection
Italian designer Cristiano Burani's spring-summer 2013 collection







News Updates


Mubi Students Masaccre: Government Imposes 24-Hour Curfew - Very Graphic Photos

Mubi Students Masaccre: Government Imposes 24-Hour Curfew - Very Graphic Photos


Since news of the October 1 overnight attack on Federal Polytechnic, Mubi in Adamawa State, in Northern Nigeria broke out, the same questions ring out: Who are the men who perpetrated the act? For which reason? What will the government do to secure the lives of Nigerians?
This latest killing coincided with the marking of the 52nd year of Nigeria’s Independence.
As at the time of filing in this report, several students are fleeing Mubi while many are stranded. Report say the school has been shut indefinitely as the Adamawa State government has also imposed a 24-hour curfew
Adamawa State Police Command spokesman, Ibrahim Mohammed, DSP, confirmed that 25 dead bodies have so far been deposited at the General hospital, Mubi. He also stated that the figure is likely to rise as security agents continue to mop up the incident area.

God in heaven, for how long are we going to keep hearing things like this, why should any religion, tribe, group or sect of people justify the shedding of blood. This is unacceptable!!!! 

Onitsha Human Cargo: Nigerian Refugees In Their Own Country


Onitsha Human Cargo: Nigerian Refugees In Their Own Country


The Onitsha South Local Government Area Secretariat Annex, in Anambra State, was built for administrative purposes. Today, it's occupied quite alright, but not by workers alone. One of the halls in the complex has been turned into a refugee camp.
In the hall are men, women and babies, who were brought to Onitsha by agents of the Lagos State government and figuratively dumped on Anambra State government some weeks ago. Arrested in Lagos and "deported" to Anambra, these people are now refugees in their land. They have been given temporary accommodation and being fed by Anambra State government.
And their security is in the hands of operatives of Nigerian Civil Defence Corps (NCDC). Residents of the commercial city of Onitsha, especially those in Upper Iweka, woke up a few weeks ago to behold about 600 strange persons. It was gathered that they were brought in the dead of the night by a trailer, whose departure point was not known immediately.


Qatar won't take Boeing 787s until engine fault fixed

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, owned by Qatar Airways, performs a display flight at the Farnborough Airshow 2012 in southern England July 10, 2012. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor


Qatar Airways will not take delivery of Boeing Co's (BA.N) 787 Dreamliner until an engine defect is modified, its chief executive said on Tuesday.Qatar has placed orders for 60 Dreamliners - 30 firm and an option for 30 more - and selected General Electric Co's (GE.N) new-generation GEnx engine for the aircraft.

"The 787 has an engine with new technology. However, there has been a material defect in the engine which now needs replacement and inspection," Akbar Al-Baker said after a speech in the Qatari capital Doha. "We have informed Boeing that we will not take delivery until the 787s have the new modified shaft," said Baker.
Nigerian businessmen and companies should learn from international deals like this and always demand  the best products from their suppliers and stop the usage, production and importation of sub standard goods.


Tuesday, 2 October 2012

Celebrity News


Drew Barrymore has given birth to a daughter named Olive, her first child with husband Will Kopelman, the actress said in a statement on Monday.

"We are proud to announce the birth of our daughter, Olive Barrymore Kopelman, born September 26th, healthy, happy and welcomed by the whole family. Thank you for respecting our privacy during this most special time in our lives," Barrymore said.


Cast member Reese Witherspoon arrives on the red carpet for the screening of the film ''Mud'', in competition at the 65th Cannes Film Festival, May 26, 2012. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon gave birth to a baby boy on Thursday, her first child with husband Jim Toth, and has named him Tennessee James, her representative said. Witherspoon has two older children - daughter Ava, 12, and son Deacon, 9 - with first husband Ryan Phillippe..

Incredible!!!!
South Korean singer Psy dances after a news conference at a hotel in Seoul September 25, 2012. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji
South Korean singer Psy jumped to the top of the British pop charts, on Sunday with the quirky dance track "Gangnam Style", an Internet phenomenon that has clocked up more than 300 million views on YouTube. The 34-year-old became the first Korean artist to top the weekly UK chart, helped by the success of a video shot in locations around Gangnam, an upmarket neighborhood in the South Korean capital, Seoul. Psy, whose real name is Park Jai-sang, spawned hundreds of online imitators with his unusual dance move, where he pretends to ride an invisible horse. It topped the U.S. digital songs chart earlier this week.

Now we know whose hosting the Oscars in Feburary

'Family Guy' creator Seth McFarlane presents the award for outstanding reality show host at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Photo: Reuters

Outspoken comedian Seth MacFarlane, creator of "Family Guy", will host the Oscars ceremony in February in a choice seen aimed at attracting younger viewers to the movie industry's biggest night. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, which produces the Oscars, announced the selection on Monday of first-time host MacFarlane, known for his no-holds-barred humor and cultural satire on "Family Guy".
Oscars telecast producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron said in a statement they picked MacFarlane, 38, because "his performing skills blend perfectly with our ideas for making the show entertaining and fresh," calling him the "consummate host".

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Bow Wow has been ordered to pay child support for his 1-year-old daughter, but we've learned he withheld critical financial information from the judge.
Bow Wow and baby mama Joie Chavis were in court Monday, fighting over exactly how much Bow Wow is worth and how much he has to pay.  After some haggling, Bow Wow voluntarily agreed to shell out $3,000 a month in support for baby Shai.
After the court hearing was concluded, Bow Wow was officially named host of BET's long-running and influential hip hop show, "106 & Park." Bow Wow made no mention of this in court.The judge will have some tough questions for Bow Wow in December, when the court rules on a permanent child support order.

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Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez will join the payroll of "X Factor" -- TMZ has learned, Khloe and Mario will be the new co-hosts of the show.
We're told the final, tiny finishing touches are being put on their deals, but the announcement will be made some time this week.
We're told the duo's salaries will add millions on top of an already enormous talent budget ... with Britney Spears in the lead at $15 mil. Khloe and Mario will debut in November.

FOURTH WEDDING DON'T...........MAKE-UP

This is Number 4  of the SEVEN DON'TS TO HAVING A STRESS FREE "I DO" DAY

4. Don't pick a stylist or makeup artist with an over inflated ego or an aggressive personality.

Your stylists hair and make up, are very crucial on the day of the wedding, since they are there to work on your look and help you look your finest. But as we all know, true beauty comes from within, so the last thing you want on the day of your wedding is a crappy stylist, who complains about every and anything or an egoistic one, who does not want to listen to your preferences but rather gets offended and acts defensive when asked a question or given a suggestion.

Unfortunately at my younger sister's traditional wedding, she had this pessimistic stylist. Timing was actually an issue at the wedding, cause  my sister had two looks for two different outfits and little or no time to change, but this guy worsened the tension and further dampened the mood in the room, to simply put it he was a pain in the butt. This guy complained about the lack of time, the weather, the food, accommodation, and even his  pay.  

After considering professional expertise, personality should always be considered as a factor towards picking the right stylist/make up artist, someone who doesn't see his/her job as a way to pay the rent, rather pick the one who loves and appreciates the act of beauty, one who will not just make you up on the outside but also make you feel good on the inside with a smile, a friendly, indulgent personality and a good heart. Someone who won't turn your face into an art canvas while attempting to copy a celebrity look, rather one who with the right hair-do and make up will enhance your unique features, and highlight your true beauty.

NIGERIA FASHION WEEK




Legendary Gold Limited in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Tourism, Culture & National Orientation, Environment and the World Fashion Organization proudly announces the official opening of designers and exhibitors participation for the Nigeria Fashion Week 2012 scheduled for the 8th – 10th November at the prestigious Muson Centre in the heart of Lagos.
Those expected to participate includes Fashion designers, Textile, Garment & leather products manufacturers, Makers of wedding garments and accessories like cakes etc, Producers of lingerie/under wears, Jewelleries, wrist watches, shoes, bags, hats, Manufacturers of cosmetics, make-up, hair and skin care products, Producers of Zips, buttons, threads, tape rule, Manufacturers of various industrial sewing, embroidery, pressing and cutting machines.
The 2011 event with the theme ‘going green’ presented 42 designers and 39 exhibitors from 22 countries. It attracted both national and international media. The highpoint of the week was the ‘going green collection’ where most of the participating designers presented special garments made from recycled materials. It was to draw awareness to climate change issues.
Am definitely looking forward to it free tickets anybody.

SOUTH AFRICAN FASHION WEEK

AUTUMN WINTER COLLECTION 26TH- 29TH SEPTEMBER 2012 held at the Crown Plaza, the Rosebank, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Designer- Black Cofee
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Designer- Clive Rundle
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This is my personal favourite

Designer -Fundudzi
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I love Purple but this is wowww

Designer- Gert Johan Coetzee
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Green with envy

Designer-Lyric
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KZN Designer- Kathrin Kidger
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A colorful flowy palette like a fully spread peacock

Designer-Ephymol
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For the Fellas

PARIS FASHION WEEK

  1. New collections for Spring/Summer 2013           
    Alexander McQueen
    Alexander McQueen










    1. Elie Saab

      Christian Dior Couture

      1. Chanel




Monday, 1 October 2012

October 1st

HAPPY 52ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

On this memorable day, which marks the lowering of the union Jack and the reign of the Green and White Nigerian flag, with the declaration of independence,we cannot help but reflect on our past, present and future.
Although i may not be quick to recount the history of this great country Nigeria, however i do know one thing for sure, it is critical to my preservation that Nigeria survives. You see Nigeria is the only country where you and i will ever be First Class Citizens, so Arise O Compatriots, and let us no longer sacrifice our future and the future of our generations yet unborn on the altar of selfishness, greed, suicide bombings and corruption. Rather let us unite in Peace and harmony, and lift our great country Nigeria higher.

Nollywood Update

DAKORE MAKES STUNNING COME BACK

Dakore Egbuson makes stunning comeback in movie “Journey To Self”
Beautiful actress, Dakore Egbuson Akande, who took a break from acting after her wedding to Olumide, son of billionaire businessman, Harry Akande last year, has made a stunning comeback to her first love-acting. Dakore was part of the cast of a new gender inspired movie, “Journey to Self”, produced by actress Ashionye Michelle Raccah.
She acted alongside Nse Ikpe Etim, Catherine Edoho, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Jacobs and others. Though she has not featured in movies in recent times, Dakore played the role of Alex in the movie which also featured Carol King, with cameo appearances by Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Brainard, Femi Jacobs and Chris Attoh.

Thank God, i was kind of worried that her hubby had banned her from acting, so happy to see her back strong. Welcome back babe, we missed you.

Veteran Actor Emeka Rollas Is The New AGN President


Veteran Actor Emeka Rollas Is The New AGN President
Veteran actor and once household name in Nollywood movies Emeka Rollas has emerged the new AGN president to lead the pack of leading actors and actresses into the fresh age of a stronger Nollywood.
Following the unending fiasco and the litany of accusations regarding financial impropriety that surrounded the former AGN president Segun Arinze , not forgetting the constant spats he apparently seemed to always have with Emeka Ike, the need for a change at the helm of affair was just only a matter of time to actualize.

I don't knew if this is good news or bad news for Nollywood, well let's see the on-folding sequence of events.