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CONTENTS SPRING 2015

PROMOTING AFROCENTRIC BUSINESSES

THE GUIDE GOURMET

AFRICAN WRITERS

10 Pages 18 - 23 AUTHORS

Pages 14 - 17

Page 32

AFRO VINTAGE

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Pages 34 - 35

Pages 36 - 39

ARTS & CULTURE

HAIR & BEAUTY

Pages 24 - 27

FEATURES

BLACK HISTORY Pages 42 - 45

GLAMOUR SOUFFLE

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KAELA KAY

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SUPER WORKING MUM 30 AMAZE CRECHE

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ON THE COVER 33 Model – Bridget Peplum Belt – Afromania Jewellery – Emily Foresythe Style – Lara Mfon Jefferson Photography afroretro-bcn | 3

ALSO INSIDE EDITOR'S NOTE

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MEET A WRITER

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AFRO FITNESS

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t's with much pride and joy, we bring you the debut edition of AFRO RETRO-Bcn, our 2nd magazine publication by Vital Woman Ltd. AFRO RETRO-Bcn is a magazine which focuses on promoting black businesses and talents.

Our focus is primarily based around showcasing Black History, Afro/Afrocentric businesses, African Writers, Fashion Designers with an Afro twist and Afro Chefs.

We aim to celebrate the Afro-Caribbean and African culture with a view to enlightening our future generation about the richness of our culture and our history.

I must say, the support has been overwhelming! And I'd like to say a massive thank you to everyone who has contributed in one way or another towards the publication of this edition.

Meeting just some of the many hardworking, talented and forward-thinking members of the African/Afro-Caribbean community and their tremendous contribution, fills me with a sense of pride that goes beyond words.

This project has proven one thing to me personally and it is that, we do have what it takes to pull together and work together as a community in achieving greatness.

To show how positive we are as a people, we have had tremendous support pouring in from the United States also. Most people within our network were just too willing and eager to see this project get off the ground.

I look forward to your feedback. We are interested in hearing your suggestions with regards what you'd like to see added to the magazine. We welcome your comments and contribution.

Here's to celebrating our community!

Cheers, Lara.

Magazine Team Lara Mfon COLUMNISTS Abi Begho Antoinette Gilbert Bolaji Yemi Bimbola Dare Joshua Mfon Charity Nwape Moyo Eunice Adu-Appiah Miss Rupreneur

Founder/Editor-in-chief

BOOKCLUB Bolaji Yemi Bimbola Dare Nigel Quist

Design & Layout

Advertising, Editorials & General Enquiries Telephone +44 774 599 7624 Email enquiries@afro-retro.com Website www.afro-retro.com www.avitalwoman.com

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BLACK HISTORY

The Importance Of Knowing Your

AFRICAN HISTORY

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Article by Joshua Mfon

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Glamour

My journey into the creative mind behind a truly elegant brand

by Lara Mfon.

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Fashion

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by CATHERINE ADDAI

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Fashion

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Fashion

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Fashion

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AUTHORS SEGMENT

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AUTHORS SEGMENT

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AUTHORS SEGMENT

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AUTHORS SEGMENT Faustina Anyanwu

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gourmet I'm Antoinette Gilbert, the brainchild behind 'Ndudu UK Ltd'.

Ndudu (meaning 'food' in my local tribal language – Ewe) is a creative African catering firm based in the UK. I focus on combining African and Western ingredients to create mouthwatering dishes with an explosion of colour and flavour.

My passion for cooking originates from growing up in Ghana where food and flavours were the focus of family life – bringing everyone together for happy memories.

Learning to cook in Ghana taught me how to combine herbs and spices in a creative way and gave me confidence to be bold with contrasting flavours. I hold cookery lessons each month, teaching about flavours and healthy African inspired dishes.

Moving to the UK 15 years ago ignited my passion for creating recipes with varied ingredients from other cultures.

This has allowed me to develop a unique style of combining African, Western ingredients and different style of cooking to create Ndudu.

I am writing my first tried and tested creative African recipe book, which should be out in August 2015. The book is filled with traditional African recipes, retro recipes and creative recipes alike.

Do follow my blog for more recipes and updates on upcoming events. www.ndudu-by-fafa.blogspot.com Enquiries: mail@ndudu.co.uk My website www.ndudu.co.uk will be available soon for your purchases of creative African food, condiments , spices and sweets.

Main: Guinea Fowl & roasted red pepper and Shallot sauce 2 medium/ large size Guinea fowl thighs or breast (Substitute with Chicken or Fish) For the Marinade 2 medium size diced shallots 10g of grated ginger 2 cloves of diced garlic 1 diced green chilli 2 tablespoons of Olive oil Rind of 1 lime Half a teaspoon of lime juice.

A tablespoon of fresh thyme (removed from the stalks) Half a teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper Red Pepper and Shallot sauce 2 Red bell peppers 2 medium size shallots (diced) 10g of grated ginger 1 tablespoon of peanut butter 1 red chopped chilli 1 teaspoon of tomato puree Salt & freshly ground black pepper 100ml of chicken stock 1 tablespoon of olive oil A knob of butter Sweet Potatoes 2 medium size sweet potatoes cut into squares.

300ml-salted water A knob of butter.

Method; For the marinade; Mix the ginger, shallots, garlic, chilli, olive oil, thyme, lime rind, limejuice and black pepper in a bowl. Pour the mixture over your Guinea fowl and marinade for a minimum of 4 hrs.

Alternatively you can marinade it and leave it in the fridge overnight.

Place the marinated Guinea fowl in a clay pot with a lid or an ovenproof dish.

If using an ovenproof dish use foil to seal the top. Place the Guinea fowl in a pre heated oven of 160*c for an hour or until the skin is crispy and the meat is falling off the bone.

For the Red pepper and shallot sauce Cut the red peppers into quarters, remembering to de seed them. Rub

with olive oil and grill for about 4 minutes each side, taking care not to burn them.

Place the red peppers in a bowl and cover with cling film.

In a saucepan on a medium heat add the olive oil and butter Add the shallots and chilli and cook on a medium heat till the onions are translucent.

Add the ginger and peanut butter and stir till well mixed. Cook for a further minute.

Take the cling film off the red pepper and peal the skin off.

Add the red pepper to the onion and ginger mix.

Add the stock and cook for a further 4 minutes.

Pour all the contents into a blender and blend till it's smooth and silky.

Transfer the sauce into saucepan and add salt and pepper to taste.

Leave to infuse for at least 20 minutes and warm it up just before serving.

Sweet Potatoes Place a saucepan with 300ml of water ad salt on a medium heat.

Just before it comes to a boil add the diced sweet potatoes.

Cook for 8-10 minutes or pierce a potato with a knife and if it pierces without any obstruction then it's done.

Drain the water off the potatoes and toss the potatoes in a knob of butter.

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gourmet A pinch of salt 1 litre of vegetable oil.

Ingredients 500g of Yam peeled and cut length ways into segments Pinch of salt 1 litre Vegetable oil Mackerel mousse 500g of smoked Mackerel 1 teaspoon of grated ginger 1 tablespoon of extra virgin oil 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black peppercorn Finely diced 30g of spring onions or sweet onions 2 tablespoon of Yoghurt 1 teaspoon of lime / lemon juice 1 teaspoon of Horseradish 2 de-seeded green chillies, finely diced Pinch of salt to taste.

Method; Pour the oil into a saucepan and place on a medium heat Wash your hand cut Yams and discard the water Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the Yam and mix Test the oil is hot by adding a slice of Garlic (or anything that can fry and add flavour to the oil).

If the garlic sizzles you know you have hot oil.

(Please, treat hot oil with utmost care and handle with a glove) Doughnuts: 175g of plain flour 1 tbsp yeast 2 tbsp of caster sugar 50ml of warmed milk 25g melted butter 1 beaten egg

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Method; In a bowl, add the yeast, sugar and warm milk.

Stir the mixture well and leave in a warm place for about 15 minutes or until you see the mixture bubble.

Sift the flour and salt in a large bowl Make a well in the flour and pour your yeast mixture, melted butter and egg.

Mix everything together and leave it in a warm place to rise.

Heat the oil in a shallow saucepan to 180*c Gently lower a teaspoon of the dough and fry till golden brown, taking care to turn them over.

Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and drain on a kitchen paper.

Chocolate Fondue 100g dark chocolate 1 tablespoon of caster sugar 120ml of double cream 25g of butter Method; In a saucepan on a low heat, add the butter, cream, chocolate, and sugar and stir occasionally till the chocolate is melted. Take it off the heat and served in a bowl.

Chop some roasted nuts and place in a bowl.

Now enjoy a romantic sharing pudding platter. Dunk your doughnuts in the chocolate fondue and nuts .

gourmet

Name Brand Name

:Anuli Obienu Ademolu-Odeneye : INTOXYQUE

What was the attraction into your industry?

Intoxyque's industry is food. Everybody loves food. I love trying out new ways to cook simply and conveniently and healthily. I experiment also ways to make traditional African food healthier, more versatile and inclusive to allow my family who have more of English taste buds to enjoy food with me. I also feel that making a fabulous dish should not always mean hours of slaving in the kitchen.

Who in the industry inspires you?

I like Jamie Oliver for his food innovation and his willingness to try out new recipes. I also love that he shortcuts. I also am inspired by the Hemsley sisters' passion for wellness and eating properly.

How did your brand come about? What was the inspiration behind the creation of your brand?

I spotted a gap in the market for healthy condiments that can be used either as a table sauce or in cooking that were free of preservatives and nasties, free of sugar or vinegar and still very yummy.

For years, I always had a spicy relish in my fridge or on the dining table to add to my food. I had to make my own as I couldn't find anything out there that I liked. I wanted a HOT chilli relish that didn't contain preservatives or colouring, sugar, vinegar and gluten-free BUT was still yummy.

I have a busy, fun, bubbly home and I love having people in my home. Friends and family would usually leave my home with some of my chilli sauce. Sometime in spring 2011, a friend said " Anuli, you should bottle this. It is absolutely delicious - I would buy it!"

And so INTOXYQUE sauces were born.

Today we have 4 varieties ranging from MILD to EXTREMELY HOT. One of the sauces - BellPepperPot - while being absolutely scrumptious has no chillies in it and is my 12year old daughter's favourite!

What does your brand represent?

Healthy, Quality, Convenience.

How do you market your brand?

Social Media, Word of mouth, Fairs Who would be the ideal client for your brand?

Anyone – Students in Uni and away from home love it, Grandparents, Children love it Mums, Bachelors – anyone!

How does your brand stand out from your competitors?

No Vinegar or Sugar, No preservatives and colouring. Healthy, delicious.

What is the driving force that steers your brand?

Passion for good food.

Do you showcase your products at exhibitions?

Yes - Christmas fairs, food fairs For you personally, when would you feel you have succeeded?

I already feel like a success. Success is a journey not a destination.

For everytime someone says “Anuli , we love your sauces” or I get a customer post a picture of an Intoxyque'd meal, I feel success!

On the subject of our youth and their heritage, how do you help to bring about some positive influence?

I mentor, I give talks.

Connect with Anuli at: Website – www.intoxyque.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/intoxyque Twitter - intoxyque Instagram - intoxyque

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Chef Jason Howard

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gourmet

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ARTS

A Chat With

Dionne Ible of Qemamu Mosaics

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ARTS

Contact Dionne at; Website: www.qemamumosaics.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qemamumosaics Twitter: @QemamuMosaics Instagram: mosaic_dionne

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Culture In this edition, we showcase African traditional wedding ceremonies.

We interviewed Morinsola Tolu-Otegbade, a well-seasoned spokesperson who has mastered the art of representing either side of the family for the purposes of conducting a typical Yoruba traditional wedding ceremony. – Interview by Lara Mfon.

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Culture

Morinsola Tolu-Otegbade

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Meet a Writer I believe, if turned around could help build our children's self-esteem and provide an environment of acceptance of who they are and where they are from.

Oyehmi Begho

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SuperWorking

Mum

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AFRICAN WRITERS a Must read!

FALL

THINGS BY CHINUA ACHEBE APART

I've just finished reading “Things Fall Apart� all over again after a long time! I was taken aback by the number of proverbs in the book - according to the Igbo people, a tribe in Nigeria, West Africa (Igbo Kwenu!) - Proverbs is the palm oil that you use in eating the words spoken. It inspired me to learn Nigerian proverbs, I loved how it appeared in almost every chapter of the book!

exchanged greetings. (A nice scenario for you to hide from your in-laws! And leave before the mountain of food is demolished) Lol!

Okonkwo the main character in the book attended his best friend, Obireka's daughter's wedding. The men sat together and ate Kola, drawing lines on the floor with chalk, whilst they were waiting for the suitor and his family.

Instead of praying for them to arrive safely, they were waiting to see how many kegs of Palm wine they will bring.

Apparently anything less than 15 kegs would have written them off, however 20 and above would mean they are serious and well endowed. I was hoping the suitors will not let me down as Okonkwo and his friends were counting the number of kegs been brought in by the young men of the family, 20, 25 and

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The madness of the people can be forgiven, because that is what they knew then but the number of twins they must have abandoned in the evil forest all out of sheer ignorance!!! Wow! for some of us who wouldn't mind a set of twins, how about a 'cut' and 'paste' technique from one era into another era?

The food and the fiesta - I couldn't stop imagining the Foo Foo, Pounded yam, Yam pottage, Bitter leaf and Egusi soup.

The writer made it graphic enough for you to imagine and taste every dish in the book. By the time I finished reading I was full!

I have always been inquisitive, wanting to know why we Africans love elaborate and flamboyant parties, however the description of the fiestas, which may have been exaggerated to a degree has brought some light to my everlasting question. The characters had to prove how wealthy they were and show off to their clans people. I read where it was mentioned that at a wedding they served Foo foo that was very high that people on the other side of the table could not see each other, it was after they had finished eating that they

finally 30. Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! I was glad and so excited for them.

The disturbing part for me was how the 'white people' came with their 'iron horses' - came, saw and conquered personally I believe they could have done better. They could have presented the people with their Politics and HRH Justice System instead of eradicating the local system and disrespecting the people's culture. They brought some good with them no doubt - Christianity, abolition of the killing of twins but they went about it the wrong way.

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Bolaji Yemi is CEO of Jc Designs, a Spainish based company whose focus is on creating unique and personalized gift items.

Contact: Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/JCDesigns/223453351041773

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AFRO VINTAGE

Emily Foresythe Three words come to mind when I think about Afro Vintage; Class, Elegance and Style.

These were the qualities I saw around me growing up; my Grandma, Mum and Aunties epitomized class and they set the standard for me.

All I knew was strong black successful women when I look at or think about the women that surrounded me growing up‌ the image was one of self-respect, determination, beauty and success.

My grandma's home was the hub for family gatherings, with pictures and artifacts showcasing pride in the family's legacy‌ we were told over and again stories about our family heritage and legacy; stories that gave us in turn a sense of pride about our ancestors' accomplishments.

How my great-grandfather (Charles Foresythe) had migrated from Freetown, Sierra Leone into Lagos Nigeria at an era when slaves having been freed made their way to Freetown, home of the oldest university in West Africa.

Charles was a Lawyer and he and his siblings decided to make Lagos their new home whilst never abandoning their roots in Sierra Leone. Charles later gets married to my great grandmother who was the daughter of the then king of Lagos.

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AFRO VINTAGE

Emily Foresythe Collection (EFC) was therefore born from my passion to revisit the past, infusing my love of history, fashion and family.

I wanted an outlet that would help me share part of our afrocentric history from a personal perspective.

I long to share the beauty of our culture and heritage with a generation that seems to be missing out on the joys and essence of who we are as a people, sometimes because subsequent generations got too busy to pass down the all essential legacy about our roots.

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part of what I seek to re-establish via this brand.

My hope is that others will be encouraged to research their own family heritage, build upon it and then pass it down to the next generation.

Contact Details; Email - emilyforesythe@gmail.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/EmilyForesythe

health & wellness THE LAKE FOUNDATION

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health & wellness

LINGERIE The romance of wearing it inside and out

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health & wellness

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Hair & Beauty afroretro-bcn

BE CROCHET CREATION Name: Rebecca Emmanuel Brand Name: Becrochetcreation 1. What was the attraction into your industry? *Seeing how people achieved great hairstyle with different methods of protective styles. * Styling hair brings out the creativity in me.

2. Who in the industry inspires you?

When it comes to hairstyle I am inspired by (Natural hair blogs, magazines, and social media). I love fashion and hair styling but most of all, I love to see women looking beautiful and confident with their hair and this continues to inspire me.

How did your brand come about?

I was looking for the best way to care for and protect my hair so I stumbled across a protective method called Crochet Braid. This method was in vogue years ago but people never gave it a second thought. I started trying it out on myself for years and always loved the result and attention I received. I have a friend who kept complimenting and saying how great I am at what I do for myself. She asked if I have ever considered trading the skills. I spoke to hubby and he was fully supportive of it and this was how the brand was birth.

What was the inspiration behind the creation of your brand?

Becrochetcreation believes in looking and feeling great. I felt there was a void in the UK hair industry for crochet braid protective styling for Afro Caribbean women. Hair Naturalist look for the best methods to grow their hair and after trying this method for a few years, I realized it was the way forward. I received various compliments from both men and women each time I do crochet

braid, this is a great inspiration for me to create becrochetcreation brand.

What does your brand represent?

It represents positive first impression, glamour, beauty, and the strength of a woman. It's amazing what crochet braids can do. It changes one's appearance and, more importantly it creates a positive attitude towards self.

How do you market your brand?

I network by talking to as many people as possible daily, about the benefits and preservative nature of crochet braid. My social networking skills has been a fantastic tool in marketing my brand. I use Facebook and Twitter, and set up my business on Instagram– Now I take pictures of my work and hashtag them so they'll pop. My clients also share the news with friends and family. A happy client is a sharing client, so are unhappy ones a great incentive feedback for improvement. After a job well done, I always say to my client, “Now that you are happy, Go forth and multiply” Who would be the ideal client for your brand?

Anyone from whatever background, who is adventurous, willing to try something new and isn't afraid of positive attention from men and women alike.

How does your brand stand out from your competitors?

The customer service is the magic and a treat in itself! We welcome all clients with a cup of Tea and favourite sweet popcorn. The saloon is designed for comfort and relaxation.

It's important to feel special and we offer that by open arms and friendliness.

My intention is for all clients to have a place to fully relax and unwind from the outside world in a completely

Rebecca Emmanuel

comfortable environment.

I pick up clients subtle intricacies and fix an installation that reveals their personality through their hairstyle.

We don't just install at becrochet, but we talk to clients through every single step in detail. Clients are involved from the beginning to the end.

Becrochet styling technique is unique in the United Kingdom unlike in the United States, and that is what sets us apart from the crowd. I do take time on beautifying my client, and offer follow up calls/text and hair maintenance.

What is the driving force that steers your brand?

The fundamental driving force is by word of mouth from my existing customers who use the brand with pride, sharing their experience with friends and family.

Do you showcase your products at exhibitions?

Not presently, we have plans to do so in the future.

For you personally, when would you feel you have succeeded?

Setting up a salon to do what I love to do is a great feeling of success. Every time I do crochet installation for my clients, the great comments I receive from their feedback reinforces success. I feel successful now and that feeling empowers me for continuous improvement.

On the subject of our youth and their heritage, how do you help to bring about some positive influence?

It is one my goals to set up a becrochet styling school for school leaving young persons to learn– this would be a place where creative ideas would be birth and nurtured for the future.

Contact Rebecca at: Facebook – www.facebook.com/becrochetcreation Twitter – https://twitter.com/becsemmanuel Instagram http://instagram.com/becrochetcreation/

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Hair and Beauty LUXURIOUS NAILS LONDON afroretro-bcn

Name: Patrice Augustus- Brown Brand Name: Luxurious Nails London (LXN)

What was the attraction into your industry?

Every woman (me in particular) loves to be pampered and have their hair and nails done. I started doing my nails at the age of 17 and at that time it was more of a fashion statement. Now I do it to make myself look and feel good. I used to bite my nails before and used to wear acrylic nails. Since shellac and gel polish came about and the short nails became a lot more fashionable, I gravitated towards it and loved the look.

I now love the idea of making others look and feel great about themselves too.

Who in the industry inspires you?

My mother is a mobile hairdresser so in the world of beauty she inspires me.

How did your brand come about?

Based on how I wanted my clients to look and feel I came up with a name that conveys elegance and class. I also felt that at times clients who have children and are too busy with limited time to get to the salon can have their nails done in the comfort of their own home What was the inspiration behind the creation of your brand?

Inspired by the idea of a virtuous woman, inner and outer beauty and elegance is the inspiration behind my brand.

What does your brand represent?

As the name suggests, it represents class, high standards and top quality nails. The image of a flower in my logo symbolises the idea of a flower blooming which illustrates how beautiful we look when we take good care of US! How do you market your brand?

I market my brand mainly via social media such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and many of my clients have come via word of mouth.

Who would be the ideal client for your brand?

Luxurious nails is ideal for clients of all

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ages. Clients who are either unable to attend a salon, this could be elderly clients, clients with young children or those who are too busy and find it more convenient to have a treatment done at their own home. We also offer Nail Parties/Pamper Sessions for Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Weddings, Hen Dos and Children's Polish and Glitter parties.

How does your brand stand out from your competitors?

We offer an affordable, professional and top quality mobile service in the comfort of your own home/ work place or event.

All polishes come with a hand massage.

We also provide our clients with nail after care advice to ensure that their nails continue to look luxurious.

What is the driving force that steers your brand?

The driving force is our clients. Clients that leave feeling happy and satisfied with the service provided.

For you personally, when would you feel you have succeeded?

When people are familiar with my brand and a LXN 'buzz' is everywhere! Also when the logo appears on the shop front!!

On the subject of our youth and their heritage, how do you help to bring about some positive influence?

As a teacher (full time) I am interacting daily with our youth. Consistently reminding them that they are all unique and can achieve anything they want in life. I try to instil the love of learning and the love of knowledge being power to them.

Book an appointment/Contact Luxurious Nails via: Facebook – Luxurious Nails LDN Twitter - @Luxurlond Instagram – Luxurious_nails_london

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