Sunday, October 10, 2010

FRUITS - THEN & NOW

Its so amazing how some of our favourite fruits have "Evolved" over the years. Some of them today are popular brand names in both the Communication and Fashion industry alike . Below are some of these fruits and their popular brand .I am actually thinking....When will "Agbalumor" be used as a brand name ? Just a thought.....


The blackberry is an edible fruit


BlackBerry is a line of mobile e-mail and smartphone devices developed and designed by Canadian company Research In Motion (RIM) since 1996.
BlackBerry functions as a personal digital assistant with address book, calendar and to-do list capabilities. It also functions as a portable media player with support for music and video playback and camera picture and video capabilities. BlackBerry is primarily known for its ability to send and receive (push) Internet e-mail wherever mobile network service coverage is present, or through Wi-Fi connectivity




Pawpaw also known as Papaya is a pod like fruit rich in Vitamin A

Papaya fashion is the kind of high end clothing that those of us over thirty wished we could wear. Cornerstone Apparel Inc. knew what they were doing when they created this line of women’s clothing to meet the needs of petite and junior women falling between the ages of 16 and 25. These are the women who tend to be in the best shape of their lives and they wear the clothes that show it off.




“The king of the fruits”, mango fruit is one of the most popular, nutritionally rich fruit with unique flavor, fragrance, taste, and heath promoting qualities making it a common ingredient in new functional foods often called “super fruits”.

Mango clothing company is a worldwide famous manufacturer and distributor, specializing in women's and men's apparel and accessories . Mango clothing brand MNG or as it is branded in the US "MNG by Mango" was founded in 1984 and has become one of the leaders in European retail sales. It is based in Barcelona, Spain and has over 850 stores around the globe in 81 countries. Mango is gradually winning the US market by opening stores in the major cities' metropolitan areas.





The banana is well known for its high potassium content

A foremost fashion line




An orange is a type of citrus fruit which people often eat. Oranges are a very good source of vitamins, especially vitamin C

Since June 2006, Orange has become the Group's single brand for Internet, television and mobile in most of its markets and Orange Business Services, the name for the services offered to businesses worldwide.






Strawberry plants produce attractive fruit with fine flavor. Strawberries have a very high vitamin C content and are versatile as a dessert food.

Strawberry is one of New York's leading retailers of popular priced junior, junior plus and misses clothing and accessories. Up-to-the minute fashions arrive on a daily basis with brand names selling at a fraction of the department store prices.






Delicious and crunchy apple fruit is one of the popular fruit that contain an impressive list of essential nutrients, which are required for normal growth

Apple's trademark sleek and compact design shines through the innovative Mac range. The MacBook, iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac mini are powerful on the inside and stylish on the outside. See all products at Apple shop UK.








Cherry fruits are roughly round with a depression at apex (top) of the fruit . The skin is smooth and shiny and usually ranges from pale to very dark red,

A global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of computer keyboards, snap-action and rocker switches, magnetic sensors and controls, and automotive modules. Select from the hundreds of keyboard, switch and sensor products presented here.

BEAUTY SHELF LIFE

When we consider purchasing the best makeup, we often take into account several different factors like price, ingredients, whether or not the product is tested on animals, packaging, and skin type designation. However, once the purchase has been made, just as with other products, we have a tendency to think that the decision-making is over. What many do not consider is that taking care of our products is just as important in maximizing their effectiveness as is purchasing the right kind of products.
When it comes to makeup, proper care is absolutely critical. This is especially true of organic makeup. Why? Simply because organic products do not contain the fillers and preservatives that synthetic makeup products do. As a result, organic makeup products do not have a very long shelf life, and since most manufacturers do not print expiration dates, we must be ever-vigilant about the product’s state on our own.
Perhaps because of the lack of an expiration date on makeup, it is very common for women to store cosmetic products for years and years. And of course, makeup, whether or not it’s organic, is expensive. As such tossing products away unnecessarily can hit our pocketbooks pretty hard. But the dangers posed by expired makeup are far more damaging than the economic cost of keeping cosmetics products up-to-date.
According to various articles, old makeup can harbor dangerous bacteria. With foundations, expired makeup can cause what is called peri-oral dermatitis, which is manifested by little red bumps that look like acne. Expired mascara can cause conjunctivitis, an eye infection that is also known as pink eye. What’s more, women should be particular vigilant when it comes to lipsticks and lip balms, especially if there’s the possibility that it could have been used by others. In many cases, women can get cold sores through a herpes virus that can easily be absorbed by lip products.

Experts say that when it comes to cosmetics products, go with the smell test. Even if it has only been three months since purchasing, if the product smells strange, then it probably contains bacteria and should be thrown out. It’s also very important to consistently change makeup applicators, which are also breeding grounds for bacteria. While it may be difficult to justify throwing out expensive cosmetics products, the cost will be significantly less than having to deal with a potential infection.

Info- Organic make up and skin care

3-5yrs
-lip pencil
-eye pencil
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3 yrs
-conditioner
-shampoo
-shower gels


2-3 yrs
-body lotion
-lipstick
-lipgloss



2 yrs
-perfume
-foundation


1 yr
-bath oil


3-12 months
-acne treatment
-anti-aging treatment


3-4 months
-mascara
-liquid eyeliner

Saturday, October 9, 2010

PRESENTING "UGO" aka MAKE ME

Women-dominated professions are fast becoming male bastions. After chefs, it is now the hair dressing arena that is throwing up some of the best names in the industry. The bubbly city of Lagos has its fair share of male hairdressers in keeping with the trend of increasing male hairstylists across the world.

Whether it dates back to Vidal Sassoon of the '60s, famous for the bob and geometric haircuts, Toni and Guy with their cutting edge styles to famed hair experts like Fredric Fekkai (Sandra Bullock and Barbara Streisand's hairdresser), Andre Walker (Oprah Winfrey's hairstylist) — the list of male hairstylists is endless. Among others are Allen Edwards does Dustin Hoffman and Raquel Welch's hair and is also famous for Farrah Fawcett's shag hair cut.

Here in Lasgidi , one name that comes readily when the Stars are mentioned is Ugochukwu Igbokwe simply known as Mr MAKE ME .
MR UGOCHUKWU IGBOKWE aka MAKE ME

Over the years , Ugo has carved a niche for himself by churning out head turning , mind blowing styles and cuts for his entire bevy of clients. He is the GO TO GUY in the Hair industry , as Make Me pride themselves In not only stocking unique and quality stamped hair pieces, they are also well versed with creating trend setting styles . His skill in Hair artistry transcends from the fact that he is extremely gentle and patient with their hair, though sometimes whimsical.

, According to most of his clients - "Ugo, is very creative and he is open to listening to his clients." He has since raised the bar in the Nigerian hair industry and is very much still on that mission.

HIS ACCOLADES
-KANEKALON AWARDS 2008FOR MOST INNOVATIVE HAIRSTYLIST

-X- PRESSION SUPER STYLIST AWARDS- 1ST PRIZE WINNER

-NIGERIA FASHION AWARDS – HAIR STYLIST OF THE YEAR

-CITY PEOPLE FASHION AND STYLE AWARDS – BEAUTY SALON OF THE YEAR

-RECARE AWARD FOR INVESTMENT IN THE HAIR & BEAUTY INDUSTRY NIGERIA

-X- PRESSION SUPER STYLIST AWARDS- 2ND PRIZE WINNER


AT INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITIONS


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STELLA DAMASUS


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RITA DOMINIC


OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE


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Friday, October 8, 2010

TOP NIGERIA MAKE UP ARTIST, JERRY JIDEOBI TALKS ABOUT MUSIC CAREER , GAY STATUS AND OTHERS STORIES

By Niyi Tabiti.News Editor
Jerry Jideobi easily passes for a  man about town. He is not just another make up artist, he has been able to prove to many that he is loaded with talents.He works in the Nigerian style and beauty industry. Since coming on board, Jerry popularly known as Lord of Chamz has been flowing with the big leagues.
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COURT CONVICTS CECILIA IBRU FORMER OCEANIC BANK MD OF FINANCIAL CRIME
 

Thursday, October 7, 2010

FELABRATION AT THE LIFE HOUSE OCTOBER 10-17, 2010


TIME TABLE FOR THE FELABRATION AT THE LIFE HOUSE OCTOBER 10-17, 2010
SUNDAY 10TH – FELABRATION AT THE LIFE HOUSE KICK-OFF

.4PM- BOOK LAUNCH: FELA THIS BITCH OF A LIFE (LITERATURE) – CARLOS MOORE

- 6PM- LIVE PERFORMANCE TRIBUTE (MUSIC) - KEZIAH JONES, GUITARMAN, VINCENT EZELLE WITH NIYI

TUESDAY 12TH – LADIES NIGHT

- 6.30PM – ROFOROFO FIGHT: PAINTINGS AND SKETCHES EXHIBITION OPEN (ART) – VICTOR EHIKHAMENOR

-7.30PM – FELA MIXOLOGY INTRO TO LADIES NIGHT (MUSIC) – TITI TALABI

-8.30PM – POETRY INTERLUDE- (POETRY) – LORRAINE TATE IGWE TOLIVER

-8.45PM – LIVE PERFORMANCE TRIBUTE BY THE LADIES (MUSIC) - IFY OTUYA with special GUEST

WEDNESDAY 13TH – ARMY ARRANGEMENT

-6.30PM – EXCERPTS FROM UPCOMING NOVEL (LITERATURE) – TONI KAN

-7.30PM – MUSICAL MUSINGS OF A YELLOW YELLOW GIRL (MUSIC) – KAINE AGARY

THURSDAY 14TH – ANIKULAPO

-7.30PM – FELA LIVE AT GLASTONBURY SCREENING (FILM) – OLAJIDE BELLO AND DAYO ADEGOKE

-8.30PM – FELA ON THE BOX (MUSIC) – BROTHERS JOHNSON AND VICTOR

FRIDAY 15TH – FELATHON HAPPY HOUR AND BBQ NIGHT
- 6.30PM – LAGOS PHOTO COCKTAIL MIXER (MIXER) – AFRICAN ARTISTS’ FOUNDATION

-7.30PM – LIVE PERFORMANCE TRIBUTE (MUSIC) – NIYI AND AFRO PRESTIGE

-9.30PM – FELATHON (MUSIC)- THE LIFE HOUSE FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOSTED BY NUMBER 1

SATURDAY 16TH – LIFE, FASHION AND THE UNDERGROUND SPIRITUAL GAME

- 2PM – FASHION FAIR AND TEA (MIXER) - UGOMA ADEGOKE + ZEBRA LIVING

-5PM – BOOK READING AND SIGNING (LITERATURE) – ADAOBI NWAUBANI

-6.30PM- POETRY INTRO (SPOKEN WORD AND POETRY) – GEORGE ASHIRU

-7PM – COMPREHENSIVE LIVE TRIBUTE SHOW (MUSIC) – BIODUN AND BATIK

SUNDAY 17TH – MEGA JAM SESSION

-5.30PM – INTRO: READINGS AND POETRY BY J.SON

-6PM till late – A FELA TOCATINA: SPONTANEOUS TRIBUTE JAM SESSION (MUSIC ) – TOCATINA Anchored by AFRO PRESTIGE with NNEKA and guest featuring YINKA DAVIES, FATAI ROLLING DOLLAR, BEZ, DURO, BIODUN +BATIK, WURA SAMBA, SALVADOR SANGO, DIANA BADA,


VINCENT EZELLE, FREEDOM HALL ALL STARS, DABYNA, IFY OTUYA, NUMBER 1, MFON, etc. Please call 07034030683 or 08034732034 to book.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

FIRST BANK SPONSORS NIGERIA LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE DINNER

Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI)’s ‘CHAMPIONS OF VALUES FUNDRAISING DINNER’ sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria Plc is coming up at 6pm on the 23rd of October 2010 at the Landmark Village in Victoria Island, Lagos.

Since inception, NLI has made remarkable progress in promoting initiatives focused on developing and sustaining values-based leadership amongst Nigerians based home and in the Diaspora. These initiatives have been carried out in various forms such as Seminars, Ethics and Leadership Projects and Entrepreneurial Competitions which have helped to increase engagement between the citizenry and the leadership.

The theme of this year’s dinner celebrates NLI’s achievements in the last 4 years as well as appreciates all individuals and corporate partners that have contributed to the success of its programs and initiatives. Special guest of honor at the event are Gov. Raji Fashola and Mr. Oba Otudeko, the Chairman of First Bank Plc

A dire need for re-orientation birthed a renewed call for promoting Values Based Leadership to ensure sustainable socio-economic transformation and development. As informed and effective advocates of leadership, NLI is a platform for credible, accomplished and uniquely patriotic Nigerians to develop and express values based leadership skills with the aim of assuming a transformative role in the development of Nigeria.

NLI remains committed to being an inclusive organization whose programmes and projects involve working with people from many cultural, religious and social backgrounds. NLI Fellows and Associates perceive the real value of diversity of thought across different sectors of the economy in promoting the sustainable transformation of Nigeria. NLI exists in a perpetual state of enlightened dissatisfaction with the status quo and is constantly working to improve on the current state of affairs in Nigeria’s corporate and public governance.

The Nigeria Leadership Initiative (NLI) was established in January 2006 by Mr. Olusegun Aganga as an international non-profit, non-partisan organization with the mission to create a growing global network of credible and very accomplished community-spirited Nigerian leaders who are committed to taking responsibility for driving positive change in Nigeria and in the Diaspora.

Dr, Christopher Kolade, former Nigerian High Commissioner to the U.K; serves as the founding Patron of the organization. NLI has a collaborative relationship with the Aspen Institute, Washington, DC and is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network.

First Bank PLC, Nigeria’s national financial icon that seeks to revolutionize its operations in line with the dynamics of its operating environment, has partnered with the Nigerian Leadership Initiative to power its Future Leaders Seminar and Annual Dinner for the last 3 consecutive years.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

BRAND NEW MAGAZINE LAUNCHES INTO NIGERIAN FASHION SPACE


Mannequin Magazine, the novel editorial fashion magazine for women has hit the streets of Lagos bringing with it an edge – one of style, fashion, entertainment and exposure.

Having a strong fashion background from working with reputable fashion giants, the likes of GAP, Topshop, Bank and Republic, in organizing fashion shows as well as its vast experience with stylists and photographers in the industry, Mannequin aims to set a different kind of standard in Nigerian fashion editorials.

With its slogan – ‘Dream It. Change It. Work It’, Mannequin believes in the empowerment and perfection of women with fashion being a major part. The magazine’s intention is to guide readers accordingly, updating them with the latest trends and news, offering inspiration and encouraging growth in almost all spheres of their lives. Mannequin’s belief is that fashion is not just in the clothes a woman wears but how they are worn, how she carries herself and how she lives.

Mannequin Magazine boasts of being Nigeria's first real fashion magazine and aims to be the ultimate African fashion bible. In order to do this, the magazine comes in a handy size, which fits right into a handbag and comes out monthly.

Having been present in the Nigerian online blogging and web space for over a year, the magazine’s website has a daily traffic of over 230,000 hits.

The first, “Nouveau” issue launched on October 1st, 2010 with Miss Nigeria, Cynthia Omorodion, Studio 53 Extra’s EkuEdewor and female rap artist Mo'Cheddah on the cover. These women are the new power figures in their various fields, modeling, fashion and television and music respectively. The official launch is billed to take place on the October 10, 2010, (10.10.10) at an exclusive venue in the high-brow area of Victoria Island, Lagos.

Mannequin Magazine costs N700 and is available throughout Lagos with plans of reaching other states in Nigeria within a few months. The web address is www.mannequin-magazine.com

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