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QUOTES... â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love is never lost.

If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.â&#x20AC;?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Women still remember the first kiss after men have forgotten the last.â&#x20AC;?

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Since I met her two decades ago, Udy has remained the same. Bubbly, full of laughter, with an uncommon ]HVW IRU OLIH 6KH HSLWRPLVHV WKH VD\LQJ Âś\RXQJ DW KHDUW¡ However, Udy is not only young at heart, she is young in looks too. She is our model today - a picture perfect model of what going the extra mile can achieve. I am a witness to her gruelling routine- two hours of exercise, D Ă&#x20AC;VW IXOO RI YLWDPLQV DQG D FDUHIXOO\ SODQQHG GLHW 7KH result is a sultry, ravishing woman whose chronological age is decades younger than her biological age. In WKLV Ă&#x20AC;UVW RI RXU DJHOHVV VHULHV VKH RSHQV KHU GRRU DQG leads us to the secret of her agelessness, See, pp. 8-9 Continuing our focus on ageless, our fashion pages trail the evolution of some celebrities over the years.

See celebs we are rooting for. pp. 4-6 Finally on fashion, Fashion Weeks wrapped up in

Milan, London, Paris and New York last week. Fatima Garba compiles the best designs for Allure. See p.10.

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Looking for the latest trends to transition into? Hopefully our weekly fab list will help you decide the major trends to keep you looking fab all day and all week.

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UDY UMONDAK - Aging Gracefully By - Remi Diagbare

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Dear Soji, Thank you for writing in.

Shea butter and almond oils are always enriching and great for smoothing out blemishes or uneven skin tone. I like the Palmers range; however any good pharmacy or supermarket would sell creams with almond oil and/or shea butter.

Regarding your face, I always say itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best to use a different moisturizer for your face. 0ne specimcally for the face and not the whole body, as the body moisturizer may be too heavy for your face.

Any eye cream containing vitamins C and E are essential anti-aging ingredients. While vitamin C aids in collagen production and skin elasticity, vitamin E soothes and protects.

For the dark patch, try applying a little concentrated shea butter (Ori) at night only after washing your face.

You could also try a homemade face mask containing mashed avocado, lemon, a little olive oil and some cumin. Mix all together and spread evenly on a freshly washed face and wait for 30mins before washing off. Let me know how you get on.

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Get Captivated by - Jerome Onipede

IF YOU DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T WAIT, YOU WILL SETTLE! 4. He is more popular with ladies than men. He is not Jerome the Counsellor but he counsels more women than Jerome himself does. He is always chatting or skyping or talking to one lady or the other and when you complain, he makes excuses about how these ladies are going through a lot and he has to be there for them. He swears to you that he is not sleeping with them but when you Ă&#x20AC;QG FRQGRPV DQG VH[ WR\V LQ KLV FDU KH VD\V LW LV his friend he gave a lift that left them there. And, because YOU ARE STUPID, you believe him until he gives you STD, HIV, hepatitis, herpes, etc. What ZHUH \RX WRR WKLQNLQJ WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WLPH KH VSRNH WR \RX" :DV KH QRW WRR VOHHN QRW WR EH D VPRRWK RSHUDWRU"

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etc, etc.

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...CONTD. FROM PREVIOUS WEEK

5. He drinks to stupor and smokes like a chimney but you were too sure of yourself that you can change him; after all, you are always attracted to men with issues in their lives because you have a great need to be needed, no problems. Now that you have become a self acclaimed psychiatrist and nurse, I hope you are enjoying your occupation very ZHOO"

that showed he really thought much about the institution called marriage. Some men see marriage as a necessary evil that they just have to pass through; just like you force some people to go to school when they have no respect for education. He is certainly one of them.

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ARE YOU SEARCHING? She is 54. Entrepreneur. Delta.

Very Pretty. Companionable.

Christian. Wants to meet a responsible man of noble character between 50 and 60. &2168/7$7,21 ZLWK -HURPH LV 1RW )UHH We may chat on Whatsapp using +234 803 719 4335.

Or, you may make further inquiries on BBM 265B5FE9.

You already have Jerome@jeromeistalking.org

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GOOD FAT FOR YOUR HEALTH Olive Oil Olive oil is commonly used in Mediterranean diet (one of the most recommended for a healthy lifestyle). Most of us have heard that olive oil reduces risk of heart disease, blood pressure and certain types of cancer. However, it still packs 100 calories per tablespoon, so moderation is important if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re watching your weight.

A recent study published in â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Neurologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; found that cooking with heart-healthy olive oil and using it for salad dressing may cut stroke risk.

Nuts Your best bets for nutrition are almonds, walnuts and pistachios. Almonds are the richest in vitamin E; walnuts contain a plant-based omega-3 fatty acid; and pistachios have lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids â&#x20AC;&#x201C; important for eye health. Research

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shows nut eaters are generally thinner, less likely to develop type 2 diabetes and have reduced risk of heart disease to boot.

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PEOPL E “ONE PARTY AT A TIME!”

FADAN HOSTS OPRAL BENSON AT 80 By - Jemi Ekunkunbor

Members of the Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria (FADAN), last weekend in Lagos, rolled out the drums to celebrate one of their own who turned 80. Designers led by their national president, Funmi Ajila-Ladipo, stormed the Lekki home of the beauty icon, Mrs. Opral Benson to party with her. Mrs. Benson who in 1973, was bestowed with the title of Iya Oge by the Oba of Lagos, looked stunning in a body hugging dress.

The party was also attended by her close friends, Mrs. Abah Folawiyo and Dr. Doyin Abiola.

The celebrant and friends took to the dance floor to rock the music of the 80s. It was a dancing that brought back memories of the good old days. Designers also popped champaign to toast to the lady who pioneered beauty school in Nigeria.

A grateful Mrs. Benson, thank the members for the honour done her praying that the association continue to grow from strength to strength.

TESSY JIBODU & AYO BRIXX

PRINCESS ABAH FOLAWIYO, CHIEF MRS OPRAL BENSON & FUNMI AJILA-LADIPO

OMOLARA OTUYELU & DOYIN ABIOLA

POLO AVENUE UNVEILS NEW PRODUCTS

࠮ 5(4,: 6:(: )9(5+ (4)(::(+69 By - Yemisi Suleiman

CHITO MARK & MERCY BAWA

TEMITOPE ALADE

BIMBO CARDOSO

BOLA BALOGUN WITH JENIFER OBAYUWANA

Nigeria’s leading luxury goods store, Polo Avenue has unveiled her latest spring, summer collection of designer brands. The new season’s collection which includes goods from International luxury brands; Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo amongst other leading international brands come in colourful bags, shoes for men and women, Gucci clutches, cufflinks, scarves for ladies, belts, purses and other fashion accessories. Speaking to invited media at the unveiling session, held at the Polo Avenue head office in Lagos. Polo Avenue boutique manager, Titilola Akinkugbe stated that “this season’s collection is unique with its burst of vibrant colours and feminine feel, appealing to more women across the country”.

The event also saw the unveiling of models Osas Ighodaro as Polo Avenue brand ambassador. Executive Director of the Polo Luxury Group Jennifer Obayuwana in unveiling the new season brand ambassador, described Ms. Ighodaro as the “obvious choice” commenting that “her drive in positively representing women by being the best in her field, finely compliments the Polo Avenue brand which continues to celebrate the positive successes of women across all works of life”.

On her part, an excited Osas says, she is glad and honoured to be associated with Polo, which she sees as an innovation in African fashion by bringing access to luxurious products.

BAYO ADEGBE & WUNMI OLUWADARE

GBENGA & TOSIN OTUN

FUNMI AJILA-LADIPO & KOLA KUDDUS

OSAS IGHODALO

TITILOLA AKINKUGBE, JENNIFER OBAYUWANA AND STAFF OF POLO AVENUE

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