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Thursday, July 16, 2009

YINKA BODYLINE ACQUIRES FRANCHISE FOR IMAN COSMETICS

YINKA BODYLINE, an international Brand from the heart of Nigeria, inextricably associated with class, excellence and unmatched service delivery and remarkable beauty and lifestyle standards has once again demonstrated its trademark dedication to the beauty industry in Nigeria as it becomes the sole distributor for IMAN Cosmetics in the whole of Nigeria and Ghana.

The Iman beauty range is specifically coutured for the woman of colour from the middle to the high income groups both in Nigeria and Ghana. Iman cosmetics is one of the leading global beauty brands founded by international supermodel and style icon –Iman. The award winning brand is a favourite of models, make up artists , entertainers and everyday women from all walks of life. Iman is best known for foundations , powders , fashion shades and skin care that are especially formulated for skin of colour, as they have a very vast range of coverage and complexion matching colours.

With a diverse range of beauty products, from foundations and powders that perfectly match a wide array of skin tones to lipsticks, lip stains, lip shimmers, eye-shadow, mascara, eyebrow pencils and the wide range of skin care products, the Nigerian woman of class and style is assured of a Brand that accentuates the beauty within their skin tones. Finally, we can all heave a sigh of relief; no more counterfeits.

Congratulations Aunty Yinka, we are proud of you.

NB: We will keep you abreast of developments on the launch and distribution of the Iman Range here on your one-stop Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle Blog, So Don't Blink!

Monday, July 13, 2009

FUNMI ADEYERI RE-DEFINE STYLE WITH HER BRAND OF EXOTIC LEATHER HANDBAGS ...AS NIGERIAN CELEBS STORM REBIRTH COLLECTION AT TERRA KULTURE,LAGOS

By Niyi Tabiti/www.gistmaster.com

The true fashion of this generation is ‘born again’ and that would have been one of the reasons, Funmi Adeyeri calls her brand of exotic bags ‘Re-birth Collection’. It is ready to fire up and make a new bold statement with unprecedented strength of style.

Funmi’s innocent look and alluring smile is just as infectious as the luxurious look of her creative leather bags.

Movers and shakers of Nigerian social class, who stormed her exhibition and sales at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, in Lagos in July 2009, described her handbags as masterpiece. Almost everyone desired one and they got it at a price that is value for their money.

Guests at the event included Chief (Mrs) Teju Phillip, a one time commissioner for Special Duties in Lagos and daughter of billionaire, Chief Dehinde Fernandez, Leila Fowler, star actress Genevieve Nnaji and her friend Ndidi, Rita Dominic (another Nollywood actress with a strength of style),Ifeoma Williams , (a one time face of Lux and CEO of Fruition), Barrister Seun Rasaki, Bola Austen-Peters (The CEO of Terra Kulture),Esosa Anenih,Linda Priddy,Omowunmi Akinnifesi,Yemi Shittu-Balogun,the marketing Consultant for re-birth and others.

www.gistmaster.com learnt Re-birth collections are hand made bags from 100 per cent premium Italian leather.
In her statement, Funmi says, she Rebirth aims to create a luxury-thoughtfully designed,finely crafted and flawlessly finished-put simply, an object of desire.She envisaged that Rebirth is sure going to be a global brandmavailable in major fashion outlets across the globe.
Funmi the 26 year old Nigerian girl behind the work of art is a graduate of Information Technology systems from University of Sussex in the United Kingdom.She worked as a project manager with IBM before proceeding to the London School of Fashion to enable her achieve her childhood dream in the style industry.
Funmi had always admired the way her father build a huge success out of his leather business, now it is her turn to write her name on the leather of history as one of the remarkable architect of the style kingdom.

VEDA RANGE OF LAPTOPS COMING TO NIGERIA

VEDA range of Laptops is set to launch itself into the Nigerian market big time.Keep an eye on this spot as we update you on the new product and what you stand to gain!

Friday, July 10, 2009

BETH MODELING AGENCY LAUNCHES THE SECOND EDITION OF THE ELITE MODEL LOOK NIGERIA 2009

In its characteristic approach of outstanding brilliance, BETH MODELING AGENCY is set to birth the second edition of the ELITE MODEL LOOK Nigeria competition.

Reputed with uncovering high profile models like Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Oluchi Orlandi and Gisele Bundchen, ELITE MODEL LOOK is indeed the world’s largest and most exceptional model search in the world; which selects only the finest models from across 80 countries, Nigeria inclusive. This is an essential form of scouting for Elite's Model managment ant its 37 agencies Worlwide. The last edition held in Nigeria saw Michela Goddrad, Director of scouting Elite International, Paris, present to scout for eligible models for the diverse Elite Modelling Agencies worldwide.

The auspicious synergy between Elite and BETH fulfilled the dreams of TRACY ONYEKACHUKWU who emerged the national winner after a careful extraction and selection process from the finest that gathered for the contest. Armed with a relentless passion to fulfill tall and outlandish dreams, the seventeen year old who is the 7th of 11 children took her destiny in her hands and conquered the whole of Nigeria from where she proceeded to China where she came fourth out of eighty[80] contestants. Born into austere conditions, a spark of hope is lit as she journeys into the dazzling world of modeling, ready to grace the stage with the world’s greats like Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, and Tyra Banks.

Despite outrageous claims by people about seeing Tracy in diverse places like Oshodi, Iponrin and her village harvesting coco-yam, Tracy is presently in the United Kingdom signed with Elite model management taking part in several model castings. To view latest developments on Tracy Onyekachukwu, please visit;

www.elitemodellondon.co.uk [Then click on developments]

The 5million Naira question is; do you think you can grace the world stage like Tracy is doing? Are you 5ft 7"? Do you desire to become the next Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Gisele Bundchen?

Then you can register FREE for the auditions on the 29th of August. Pick up your forms at BETH MODELLING AGENCY at No. 90, Norman Williams, Ikoyi or visit elitemodellooknigeria.com.

AFRICAN FEMALE ENTERPRENEURS HONOUR NIGERIA MOVIE STAR,OMOTOLA JALADE-EKEHINDE IN USA

On Sunday 12 July 2009, all roads lead to Maryland,USA.It would be a grand reception in honour of Nollywood best, Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde.Fly if you can,Jump if you can,run if you can,walk if you can but make sure you don't miss it!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MORIAM

We at MORSI PR wish MORIAM MUSA, President of the First Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle PR outfit a wonderful day today. We are not ignorant of your high society gig, and we have come to ask for the time and directions to the venue. We love you deeply and keep communicating style the way you know best...The MORSI way.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

TAE UNLEASHED – AS BISOLA EDUN UNVEILS IKEJA GRA FLAGSHIP STORE

Have you ever heard the mantra - “eni ti o ra Ankara, ko le je semo”? [Please don’t ask me what that means]. Well, the explosive nature of the Nigerian Fashion industry has seen a widespread use of our indigenous fabrics in erstwhile unimaginable ways.

Intensely beautiful Bisola Edun [My brethren, that is no exaggeration], lead designer of TAE [pronounced Tai] is indeed spreading the wonderful gospel of Ankara and Batik with her new collection called Kaleidoscope – “A mirage of colors”. At the opening of her IKEJA flagship store located at 15b, Oduduwa Way, Off Isaac John Street on Sunday, 5th of July, it was a celebration of finesse in Nigerian couture.

Bisola brings creativity bordering on six [6] years of brilliant craftsmanship to bear on this collection. With a refreshing rendition of Baby Girl dresses, kimono Jackets and dresses, ra-ra skirts and tunic gowns, Bisola spared no expense as parading the versatile use of Ankara and batik fabrics. The high point, being the fiery embellishments using exquisite sequins, seed beads and other unidentified forms of embellishments. The collections expressed a wholesome synergy between elegance and fun in line with the summer season. Here are pictures which attempt to communicate the magical ambience we experienced – believe me, these pictures can only try!