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May 25, 2014

Innovative Designs As Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Holds Runway Trends From Africa Fashion Week Nigeria

SALLY MBANEFO - Driving tourism

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She goes so far to promote tourism. Spot on green and white turban, or green and white neck pieces, Sally Mbanefo wears her role as Director General, Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation literally – in addition to putting quality time into her job. This is what passion is all about.

Going beyond the call of duty; the extra mile, sleeping, waking and promoting a brand entrusted to you.

Sally is not just a pretty face. She is an accomplished many things: lawyer, professional banker, painter, sculptor, wife, mother and now, tourism specialist. ,W·V VR XQIDLU WKDW RQH ZRPDQ FDQ EH VR JRRG at so many things and still be the owner of a face DQG ÀJXUH WR GLH IRU +RZ GLG WKDW KDSSHQ" , DP WKLQNLQJ DUH WKHUH DQ\ ÁDZV WR 6DOO\" )LQG RXW more on pp. 8-10.

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held a one-day Fashion Week in Lagos at the weekend. Allure team was there. In our fashion pages, we feature trends from the AFW runway.

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Innovative Designs As Africa Fashion Week Nigeria Holds by - Yemisi Suleiman

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platform will help promote budding fashion talents in Nigeria. Senator Danjuma assured the organisers and designers of her support and contribution to the growth of the industry.

The Nigerian cultural troupe set the tone for the runway shows with an electrifying performance, supported with a Victorian chic showcase by House of Tiannah Styling.

London based designer, Ade Bakare, opened the show with his line of adire (tie & dye) collection sponsored by the Ogun State government. The designer gave the traditional adire a new twist with his chiffon version of traditional prints laced with sheer fabric mixed with organizer and made into skirts asymmetric dresses and tops. The adire print jackets with bubble sleeve is a must have. At the KHDUW RI %DNDUH¡V FROOHFWLRQ LV WKH FHOHEUDWLRQ RI VHGXFWLRQ ZKLOH EULQJLQJ D QHZ VH[LQHVV WR ZRPHQ¡V wear.

Abuja based designer DZYN, with her all yellow and pink collection, gave us some of the most colourful, vibrant and most beautiful dresses of the night. The collection also paraded lots of faux leather.

Queen E collection, gave the audience something to whistle at with a collection characterised by lots of see through and bare boobs.

House of Marie and Elikem the tailor, came on with dramatic dresses, skirts and shirts, cropped little jackets and shorts accompanied with detachable sleeves designed with kente and Ankara. There were lots of colours with highlights including chiffon GUHVVHV FRYHUHG LQ LQWULFDWH à RUDO GHWDLOLQJ )URP .LQJ $NEDO EHVSRNH ZHOO WDLORUHG PHQ¡V FORWKLQJ LQ traditional style to Yutees elegant, elongated cuts and timeless silhouettes, these crop of designers delivered a desirable, wearable and intelligent collection that featured their signature printed dresses, as well as a few surprises too like the faux leather.

The night was not just about fashion alone. It was also one to remember the sick in our society as a segment was dedicated to those with the sickle cell anaemia. Professor Akinyanju of the Sickle Cell Foundation in Nigeria, while thanking the organizers for the show, said the disease is a tropical African problem, that most carriers do not survive because they do not have access to good health facility. He implored Nigerians to support the Foundation in any way they can to improve the service to patients.

The night came to a close with breathtaking and innovative designs by veteran designer, Princess Abba Folawiyo. Her colour and fabric combination were timeless. Founder of Africa Fashion Week Nigeria, Ronke Ademiluyi who apparently looked FRQWHQWHG KDYLQJ SXW XS D JRRG VKRZ IRU WKH ÀUVW time in the county, thanked everyone for their support. She again reiterated her commitment to bridging the gap between African designers and their Western audience by providing them with a platform that celebrates and supports their creativity.

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Runway Trends From Africa Fashion Week Nigeria 2014 by - Yemisi Suleiman

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F From a fresh perspective on the ffaux leather to jumpsuits and m more, here are the chicest trends ffrom AFWN 2014 runway.

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Shimmering fabrics and shiny accessories are all the rage this season

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This transparent fashion is not for the lily livered. From seethrough and sheer dresses to clear haute couture, these styles leave little to the imagination.

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Designers showcased sexy, casual shorts designed for the modern day lifestyle and the bold and beautiful.

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Never far from mind as being the epitome of femininity, delicate lace has grown even more popular this season.

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BUBBLE SLEEVES JUMPSUITS Make space in your wardrobes because playsuits and jumpsuits are making a splash for the next fashion season.

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he has a profile that is as beautiful as her looks. Until her appointment as the Director General of the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), she has spent 26 years of her career life in the corporate world; banking, manufacturing as well as oil and Gas sectors. Born to a Nigerian father and Swiss mother, Sally Mbanefo attended the University of Lagos where she bagged an LLB in Law in 1986.

Sally, is a member of the Society for Corporate Governance, Nigeria; a member of The Institute of Directors (IOD); a senior honourary member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers; and past Director, American Business Council.

The recipient of several awards, the beautiful and stylish executive, is also the founder of the Sally Mbanefo (TSM) Foundation.

Although the Allure team had arrived her Ikoyi home to talk about her work at NTDC, we were pleasantly surprised to meet an accomplished artist; painter and sculptor a side of her she has kept from public view. Dotted on her walls are works of art that good enough to grace any arts gallery. To this beauty, it is just a gift of nature, a natural flair that she plans to turn into a business in the near future. The art pieces which were mostly in the human, form drew much attention from us all. It was naturally our take off point for this interview. Enjoy it.

Who would have guessed that you are such an accomplished artist, please tell us how this came about especially your interest in the human form?

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Are other governors committed to tourism too?

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and west. I want the people in the north to visit the south.

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By Pa mela Echemunor

Style is not an accessory, it’s the ability to look good and feel good in what you’re wearing. At the Africa Fashion Week, divas and diva wannabes brought style and sex appeal to the show here are some trends we just couldn’t ignore.

JUMOKE ONIFADE

LIZ AMADIN

Denim Rush Jumoke Onifade looked chic in a nice button down denim shirt dress.

She accentuated her waistline with a slim belt and completed her look with strappy sandals.

Simple and sophisticated. Keep it up!

ALAEZI AKPURU

The LBD Appeal

The Crop Top Fantasy

The little black dress is here to stay, this diva looked glamorous in a two piece lace and cashmere black dress paired with strappy sandals.

Alaezi Akpuru looked absolutely fab-u-lous in a FURS WRS 6KH ÀDXQWHG KHU God given curves with a white crop top paired with a matching pencil skirt and slim strap sandals. You go girl!!!

SHINE BEGHO

Rock Chic Diva Shine bright like Shine Begho with her sexy leather skirt , she added a dash of colour with a jacquard blazer and a paired her ensemble with peep toe shoes.

Keep on shinning missy.

Cut Up Pants and Boyfriend Jacket There’s nothing sexier than cut up jean pants, Liz Amadin proved this trend is not to be played with.

She paired her pants ZLWK D ¿WWHG ER\IULHQG blazer and patent leather pumps.

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Get Captivated by - Jerome Onipede

WHEN A MAN WANTS TO MARRY YOU!

6 years and become an invalid. For seven years?

What do you think you have become without even knowing it? Come on, WAKE UP! My sister, stop being foolish. When a guy wants

How can you date a guy for seven years? The PRVW \RX VKRXG GR LV WKUHH \HDUV DQG WKDW¡V HYHQ too much. After the third year and no marriage plans, when you receive a call while with him and he asks who it is, tell him: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, I was talking to Jeromeâ&#x20AC;?. If he asks who Jerome is, tell him: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jerome is my match maker. He is helping me to meet other guys who may be interested in relationships that lead to marriage.â&#x20AC;?

Or, perhaps, you may call him and tell him ´'DUOLQJ , ZRQ¡W EH DEOH WR JLYH \RX D ELUWKGD\ gift this year because the money I should have used to do so, I have invested it in consulting with Jerome. Jerome is working with me to help me IRUJHW \RX DQG Ă&#x20AC;QG VRPHRQH ZKR PD\ EH VHULRXV about marriage. He has already helped some of my friends that are married today. I believe he will be helpful to me too. Never mind, I will send you an e-card from Yahoo.â&#x20AC;?

Date a guy for four years and become a PRURQ IRU Ă&#x20AC;YH \HDUV DQG EHFRPH DQ LPEHFLOH IRU

KATHY EMIKO

YOUR BODY, YOUR CHOICES as As a human being, God entrusted you â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no one else â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with the responsibility of caring for your body so, it is best to always be pro-active about your health.

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How to go about it? Just follow these guidelines: 7851 2)) &5$9,1*6 %< ($7,1* (** :+,7(6 3527(,1 Start each day with egg whites and you will drop 65% more weight and 83% more belly fat than if you eat a carbohydrate-loaded breakfast

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Counseling inquiries on Marriage, Relationships, Career and Matchmaking >> @jeromeistalking on Twitter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Likeâ&#x20AC;?

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to marry you, he usually has no time to waste.

He meets you now, makes a decision within six months, makes his intentions known and starts to make CONCRETE PLANS. He does not start borrowing money from you or asking that you help him pay for the house both of you will move into after the wedding.

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He does not think he is doing you a favour by getting married to you. Rather, he believes he has found favour with God by meeting you.

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Leafy green vegetables block fat deposits (pumpkin (ugu), greens, lettuce, water leave, bitter leave, scent leave and spinach). All edible, green vegetables are rich in lipoic acid, a phyto-nutrient that shuttles blood sugar into cells so it can be burned for energy instead of stored as fat. Lipoic acid also boosts production of appetite-taming leptin, thus helping women shed 5% of their body weight in six months.

to manage.

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by - Chioma Okoye

A JOURNEY INTO SELF DISCOVERY Finally, the ability to align with purpose is seriously a function of soul search and self discovery.

The point here is, that a lady can either sit and focus on the patches and other trivial setbacks in her life, and ultimately risk being redundant

and clueless, or she sees the beauty and endless possibilities of what she can do, and set out on a success journey.

Keeping busy (according to Michelle Hammond) does two things: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It keeps him aware that he

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is getting a real prize in you (please note that this is scriptural), and it makes you secure because you know that he thinks you are the next best thing since sliced breadâ&#x20AC;?

A busy mind can douse the GHVLUH WR Ă&#x20AC;OO VRPH LQQHU YRLG with any and everything that can seemingly provide that succor. Being busy empowers you, develops you and ushers you into some other opportunities that you can never have if idle or unproductive.

Discover how to make things happen in your favour by giving back and not always being a taker. Give to yourself as you

discover who the person within is by engaging yourself with tasks. Give back to the society with the natural skills that you have been endowed with.

Discover the Proverbial woman in you!

My ardent readers! Are you with me on this journey? do you believe in the self-discovery ideas that have been shed and discussed over the weeks?

Kindly send in your different views and further suggestions to the underlined email address.

It would be highly appreciated.

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HEALTHY LIVING101 by - Teri Mendes

How to Get Rid of Acne, White Head Bumps on Cheeks and Around the Mouth Fast Hello my dear readers, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never perfectly smooth sailing when it comes to combating bumpy acne. %XW WKH JRRG QHZV LV WKDW WKHUH DUH GH¿QLWLYH VWHSV you can take to keep your skin clean so that pesky pimples can quickly come to the surface and heal.

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TERI Speaks Dear Teri, I really love reading your column. You are doing a great job. I am a young woman in my late twenties and I live in Lagos. I have a long hair, and at a point it started breaking. For a time I tried managing it, was careful about my hairdo, and hair products I use. But no much difference. It tries to bounce back but den gets bad againbreakage, loss of length n fullness. I just loosed these small GUHDGORFNV , EUDLGHG QRW Ã&#x20AC;[HG DQG WKH EDOO RI KDLU , FRPEHG RXW was alarming and strands of my hair the person clipped off all in the name of trimming the braids brought tears to my eyes. I retouched my hair two days ago and noticed now that my hair is no full and long like it used to, and worse in some places in front and in the centre it seems bare, like my hair was pulled out. $P XVLQJ 3URIHFWLY 0HJD *URZWK UHOD[HU VKDPSRR OHDYH LQ VWUHQJKWQHU DQG .X]D hair cream. Please tell me a treatment I can use that will help my hair stop/reduce breakage, grow back n be long and full. Your advice will be invaluable.

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Dear Uju, Thank you for your mail. I am glad you enjoy the column. Sorry about the new development to your hair. But not to worry, I had something similar, it can be associated to several things: Your diet, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re maybe not resting and sleeping enough, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; re not drinking enough water, and also the weather change of late has been extremely humid in Lagos.

I most importantly would also advise against braids or any extensions for the next 12 weeks minimum. I would like to also advise getting Nairobi Prota sil hair reconstructor, and Kera Care overnight treatment.

Condition with the Nariobi once a week and use the Kera Care every 3 nights and wrap with a silk scarf before going to bed.

You will see a tremendous difference in a week. BUT you MUST stick to it if not it will be a futile mission., Goodluck!Teri M

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