TOSIN WEDS ABIODUN ILORI AT CHRIST APOSTOLIC CHURCH,JOHANNESBURG

Story & photos by Niyi Tabiti

Abiodun Ilori, one of Nigeria’s successful businessmen in South Africa hosted the Nigerian community in SA to a wondrous reception in June 2009 when he got married to his love, Tosin. The Church service took place at Christ Apostolic Church, Johannesburg and reception followed at the same venue. Bola Akinjide,Mr.Rotimi and Mr.Segun Kuti were some of the people present at the ceremony.

Livin' DAVIDA-Loca

Davida Okparah, the Barrister turned pristine Shirt Maker, has leapt off the edge, breaking every rule with her latest collection - POWELA. The 2004 St. Moritz Style Awards Winner - Davida's vintage shirt-making prowess was put to the test on this collection as she ventured into the unfamiliar territory of dress-making. The shirts are anything but ordinary and mundane. From what I can identify, the collection outlines three major genres; from the sassy office wears which spice up the bland day, the classic shirts, highlighted with a touch feistiness and the demure dresses with the subtle undertones appropraite for the sexy chic. This inimitable collection with its dazzling eye-popping colours, intricate designs and inspiring brilliance; confers upon the style fashonista the right to be FIERCE, FABULOUS AND FLAWLESS.

Just View the pictures and let us know what you think.

THE OFFICE WEARS

THE SHIRTS











THE DRESSES






So, What do you think?

DERMALOGICA takes off on a CLEAN START

The beauty range giants, DERMLOGICA, which has in its history accrued a lot of fans and ardent admirers, is poised to launch a new and unique range of beauty products - CLEAN START - in Nigeria come the 28th of July, 2008 at Spectrum Beauty Academy  located at 11, Oduduwa way, G.R.A., Ikeja. CLEAN START was developed following hands-on reasearch by the mother Brand and now this new range prooves to be the solution for teenage health and beauty problems. CLEAN START is  specially made for pre-teens, teens and young adults.  CLEAN START, which is not restricted to treating only break-outs and acne, is designed to help bring skin into balance by getting skin clean, taking on issues, and protection for better-looking skin in the vicious cycle of teenage break-outs.

The REBIRTH of Bags.

Penultimate Saturday, at the TERRA KULTURE, admist the glitz and glamour, incessant flutter of paparazzi's cameras [and some really tasty small chops from the burners of Laredo ...lol], we experienced the launch of a very sexy range of killer bags. Yup, Killer Bags. This time the culprit is the 26-year old graduate of the London School of Fashion, Funmi Adeyeri. The event launch which was superbly organised by Ifeoma Williams [way to go girl!] displayed a different form of craftsmanship. These 100% leather bags possessed durability and aesthetic grace to complete the genetic make-up. Trust Nigerians, looking as trendy as ever in glamorous, eye-catching numbers. These pictures tell a bit of the tale.

THE DESIGNER, FUNMI ADEYERI & Some of her Exotic Bags - ELSA, RENEE and ISABEL.

Top notch Celebs like Rita Dominic [above] and Omowunmi Akinifesi, Former most beautiful girl in Nigeria also graced the event in this sun kissed yellow dress just suitable for the imminent parting of clouds which is significant of summer.

Some of the guests include Yemi Shittu Balogun [Marketing Director - Rebirth], Funke Fowler, Rita Dominic and Omowunmi Akinnifesi.

SPICE MAGAZINE IS HERE

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FACE OF SLEEK 2009 ... THE SEARCH IS ON!

This seems to be the season for the unending search of beauty, panache and alluring intellect. The Sleek make up range is searching for a new Brand face. Sleek Studio Nigeria which has exclusive rights for the distribution in Nigeria from the UK is in search of a girl between the age of 18 and 30 years who will represent the brand in Nigeria and internationally as well. The Face of Sleek which is a model hunt, would be looking for striking physical features, but also character , talent and confidence. The search which would span a five month duration, would eventually see the winner go home with a brand new car and $15, 000 modelling contract . other runner ups would be given $10,000 and $5,000 amongst other prizes. For more updates, please visit the facebook group,

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92436948794

YOUNASS COLLECTION BOUNCES BACK

Soraya Adji of Younass Collection is BACK! Soraya who lost her mother recently to the cold hands of death, had been out of the social circle for sometime now. Soraya, over time has been able to carve a niche for herself in the fashion industry and is well known for the whimsical pieces that she creates from very breezy fabrics and rich ethnic embroidery which she uses to revve up the appeal of her mixed background and cross cultural themes. From the tell-tale signs hinged upon the intense artistry, this new collection would definitely re-launch Younass Collection thus heralding her comeback.

Welcome back Soraya. We look forward to basking in more of your trademark creativity and precision.