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The Mahogany African Caribbean Bridal Show 2012

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October 25, 2012

The Mahogany African Caribbean Bridal Show 2012

Europe’s longest established show for African Caribbean brides; grooms and family members triumphed again on its 15th year running on the 21st October at its new location, City of Westminster College in the West End in London. The well-recognised African Caribbean Bridal Show attracted hundreds of guests from across Europe who attended to view displays from exhibitors such as IPREGI Jewellery, Diva’s Addictions, Cottons Restaurant, Absolut Events and much more. Exhibitors included everything needed for a Bride and Groom on that one special day; from chocolate and champagne fountains to cake decorators, wedding planners and bridal wear to name a few.

“I PREGI brings beautiful handmade and bespoke jewellery sourced from Valenza Po, Northern Italy. This is our first time exhibiting at Mahogany Bridal Show and it has been a very enjoyable experience with a great turn out of attendees” Vanessa Bassan I PREGI

Renowned for its international bridal fashion shows, Sundays line up of international designers was yet again another phenomenal line up which included award-winning special guest Morris Roots, Plus Size designer Kemi Farquharson of Kemi Boutique and Hungarian designer Reka Orosz.

The runway showcased couture bridal collections ranging from traditional to bohemian. With a selection of bridal gowns, evening dresses, exquisite hats and menswear from designers; KGTTGT, LinmiR, Reka Orosz and Kemi Boutique there was something for everyone on the night.

Kemi Boutique was a name to remember, her distinctively stunning plus size bridal gowns graced the runway with collection pieces in sizes 12 through to 18 “as a plus-size designer it is always a pleasure to showcase amongst tradition sized models as it emphasises the beauty of a woman with curves”.

SEE ALSO: Alioune Talks About Kawree And How They Help African Designers.

The Mahogany Bridal Show 2012 was one not to have missed, the experience left many in a better-prepared state for planning the wedding of their dreams. See more photos from the event below.

By Tracey Amaka Okpara.

Did any of you attend this African Caribbean Bridal Show or looking forward to attend its subsequent editions? If you did attend, let us know know your thoughts as well as your experience of this event. For those of you that did not attend, share your views with us as well. We look forward to reading your comments.

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President Barack Obama’s Parenting Advice to Jay-Z: Help Beyoncé Out

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October 23, 2012

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President Barack Obama’s Parenting Advice to Jay-Z: Help Beyoncé Out

As a new dad, Jay-Z received some parenting advice from a guy who knows a thing or two about being the man of the house. The White House, that is.

President Barack Obama, who has two daughters, Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11, with wife and First Lady Michelle, offered Beyoncé‘s husband some words of wisdom upon the birth of the couple’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, in January.

“We talk about the same things I talk about with all my friends. We talk about the kids,” Obama tells Cleveland’s Z107.9. “I made sure that Jay-Z was helping Beyoncé out [with the baby] and not leaving it all to mom and the mother-in-law.”
Besides, as Obama expressed last month, the two men have plenty in common. “Jay knows what my life is like,” he previously said. “We both have daughters and our wives are more popular than we are.”

Aside from being friends “over the last several years,” Obama tells Z107.9, his family also considers themselves fans of the musical powerhouses, whom he calls “good people” and “down-to-earth folks.”

“Beyoncé could not be sweeter to Michelle and the girls,” says Obama, who’s gearing up for the Nov. 6 election. “The girls are big Beyoncé fans.”

ALSO SEE: Barack Obama: “I’ve Got 99 Problems And Now Jay-Z Is One”.

Creative Networking by Kemi Boutique

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October 21, 2012

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Creative Networking by Kemi Boutique — Kemi Boutique at Brides of Culture Multicultural Exhibition

Creative Networking hosted by Kemi Boutique

Join Kemi Boutique for an intimate evening of inspirational success stories and networking for creative entrepreneurs and creative professionals.

Held at Apartment 58, a stylish and discreet creative members only club nestled in Soho. Upon arrival quote “Kemi Boutique” for admission. This event is free admission by tickets only. Visit the event page to register.

The evening will commence with a formal presentation by Kemi Farquharson followed by an introduction of two featured creative businesses or services and then the floor will be open for networking with the diverse mix of attendees.

Get inspired and create new collaborations whilst listening to light music and indulging in a cocktail.

For more information please feel free to contact Kemi Farquharson on 07830 236 223.

Kemi Boutique at Brides of Culture Multicultural Exhibition

Kemi Boutique at African Bridal Show

Kemi Boutique Launched

Elite Ankara Styles From Kiki Clothing: Africa Fashion Week London

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October 21, 2012

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Elite Ankara Styles From Kiki Clothing: Africa Fashion Week London

Hello African fashionistas, come in here and take a look at these elite ankara styles that were showcased by Kiki Clothing at Africa Fashion Week London 2012. The event, which is the second edition of the fashion show took place at the Old Spitalfields Market, London on 3rd August 2012.

What do you think of these elite ankara styles that were showcased at Europe’s biggest African fashion event? Share your views by leaving a comment below.

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7 Gorgeous Wedding Gowns From Maggie Sottero

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October 20, 2012

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A wedding is a very special day that is meant to be celebrated once in a lifetime. For this reason, it needs a lot of attention. You want to make this day as perfect as possible. There are so many things to arrange and attention to details is very important. But what is a bride without a wedding dress on her most important day?

This post has selected seven gorgeous wedding gowns from Maggie Sottero. They are meant to spice up your creativity and imagination into getting the perfect dress. You can choose to buy it from them, have you designer make it, or get some ideas for a custom design.

ABERDEEN

Aberdeen is luxurious and dramatic. This intricate ball gown with sweetheart neckline features a glamorous beaded bodice, flamboyant layers of ruffled tulle and embellished corded lace. Finished with corset closure and adorned with Swarovski crystals. The dress is available in White and Ivory colors.

ANTOINETTE

Be whisked away to a time of artful romance with this Lovelle Taffeta ball gown. The fully embellished bodice encrusted with Swarovski crystals transitions into a dramatic bustled skirt featuring a balloon hemline. Finishing touches include scoop neckline and corset closure with Swarovski crystals. If you choose to buy this dress, it is available in colors such as White, Diamond White and Ivory.

PERLA

Perla sophisticated romance defines this unexpected pairing of illusion lace over inner corset and Soft Shimmer Satin skirt in a ball gown silhouette embellished with Swarovski crystals and finished with a corset back closure. This gown is only available in one color, Alabaster.

PERLA LYNETTE

Perla Lynette’s sophisticated romance defines this unexpected pairing of a sleeveless illusion lace bodice and Soft Shimmer Satin skirt in a ball gown silhouette embellished with Swarovski crystals and finished with a zipper over inner corset closure and fabric covered buttons. You can find Perla Lynette in White, Diamond White and Alabaster. This dress is almost the same as Lynette, the only difference is the sleeves. So, if you need a little bit coverage on your arms, this might be a better choice.

MIA

Stunning! This dramatic and artful presentation of the illusion lace corset stops just short of the natural waist transitioning to elegant Demir Stretch Satin in a fit and flare silhouette, detailed with a glamorous satin sash, bubble hem, Swarovski crystals and corset back closure. White, Ivory (shown). If you are figure and wish to show it off on your wedding, this dress is definitely what you need. Oouch, only you’ll be breaking so many hearts on that day.

FLORENCIA

Fitted A-line gown with V-neckline and corset closure. Stunning in Bordeaux Taffeta and rich embellished lace. The neckline is highlighted with romantic flowers across the shoulder. A full-length, scallop edged veil is available to beautifully complement this style. This dress can be purchased in White and Ivory colors.

DYNASTY

Dramatic structured folds dominate this haute couture look of Opal Organza, ruched across the dropped waist bodice, caught up in the artistry of the skirt and complemented by a detachable floral belt featuring Swarovski crystals. Complete with corset back closure. This dress is available in White, White/Black, Ivory and Ivory/Black.

Stella Damascus Debuts New Single – Love Me Quick

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October 18, 2012

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What do you think about the new single Love Me Quick by Stella?

Black Fashion Week with Senegal-Born Designer Ndiaye in Paris

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October 18, 2012

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Black Fashion Week with Senegal-Born Designer Ndiaye in Paris

A lot of Africans are going far with amazing talents in fashion and creativity. And Adama Ndiaye is one of them. The Senegal-born designer, based in Paris has organized Black Fashion Week (BFW) which took place in the city of Light last weekend.

The talented designer decided to change the conception of lack of diversity in fashion as it has been written in articles. She went on to create the Black Fashion Week event that will have promotion beyond African borders. Designers who are well-known in Africa or in their country but who do not have access to the global market will have the chance to do that through Black Fashion Week Paris.

According to Ndiaye, she wanted most of the models to be blacks, it was also an occasion to get on the catwalk since most of the shows look for more expensive white models.”

While the Paris edition was the debut of Black Fashion Week, the inaugural edition of the fashion week was held last year in Prague. Ndiaye is taking her show on the road, with BFWs scheduled for Montreal and Salvador de Bahia in Brazil.

What do you think about this trend that is helping to shape and promote African fashion across the globe? From Africa Fashion Week London to New York and several other cities, the trend has kept on growing and the African print fabric has taken the centre and become more and more accepted.

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Colour Blocking For Men: Outfits For Inspirations

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October 18, 2012

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Colour Blocking For Men: Outfits For Inspirations

Check these outfits to know the right way to do colour blocking for men. If you’re a true fashionista, you won’t want to miss this trend. And knowing how to do it is the first place to start.

The photos and tips in this post will give you some ideas on how to rock and nail this trend that allows you to wear a mix of bright or bold colours. To have a great sense of colour blocking fashion, you need to know how fashion trendsetters are doing and get inspirations for your own unique style.

While you can have great fun with colour blocking for men, not knowing how to do it will make you look like a clown or stripes of the rainbow. The colour blocking trend allows you to mix clashing colours and still come out looking fly. But while mixing those bright and bold colours, do not go for more than four shades in one outfit. You have to be moderate about colour blocking for men, otherwise, you’ll look like a mess.

The best and most interesting colours to pair when creating a colour blocking look are primary and secondary colours. Pastels are not so great for creating this trendy look. Like we’ve already mentioned, poppy and contrasting solids are the best ones to go for when layering your colour blocking for men look.

Colour blocking for men is one of the boldest trends of the moment. It is not for those with a fainted hearts. As you all know, the majority of men go for the ‘greyscale’ colours, therefore, it is not a look that everyman can rock. But for those fashionista men, as well as those that like to take fashion risks, this look will make you look fly if you know how to pair it.

All of these looks are straight from the runway and will be some of the hottest pieces fashionista men will be picking up to update their wardrobe to enable stay on top of the trends. The pieces in this article are all from the Salvatore Ferragamo Spring Summer 2013 ready to wear collection.

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Germany’s Schaeuble Pushes EU Economic Union

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October 17, 2012

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Germany has called on countries using the euro to take decisive steps to bring about closer fiscal integration.

Berlin wants the EU’s 27 countries to consider pooling more economic sovereignty at a summit in Brussels which begins on Thursday.

French President Francois Hollande says an end to the Eurozone crisis is “very close” and wants a deal agreed on the first stage of a banking union.

But Germany argues that the proposed deadline is unrealistic.

The proposal for a single banking regulator was agreed at the EU’s June summit.

But Berlin says there will be no final decision in Brussels because of concerns about plans for the regulator to supervise an estimated 6,000 banks across the Eurozone.

Germany wants to continue regulating its financial institutions and is unhappy with a plan eventually to hand the European Central Bank full supervisory control.

Instead, German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble has proposed a more powerful role for the EU Economic and Monetary Commissioner in regulating national budgets. Chancellor Angela Merkel is understood to back his idea.

The commissioner should have the ability to veto a budget if it breaks deficit rules, the finance minister argues.
‘Not only the Germans’

BBC Europe correspondent Chris Morris says that in setting out plans for full fiscal union, Mr Schaeuble has set out a fairly ambitious negotiating position.

The finance minister’s plan would require a convention to be set up next year in order to change EU treaties, but many Eurozone countries believe other priorities should be addressed first, our correspondent says.

“We are all taking part in this solidarity, not only the Germans,” Mr Hollande said in a newspaper interview.

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso warned on Wednesday that a lack of convergence towards a closer union was “nourishing populist debates ultimately to put an end to this project”.

“It is clear that the euro area needs to evolve to a fiscal union… and ultimately a political union,” he told the centre-right European People’s Party congress in Bucharest.

The Brussels summit will take place against a backdrop of calmer European stock markets than in previous meetings and less concern over the debt crises in Spain and Greece.

Although Greeks are set to hold a general strike on Thursday, the Athens government and its international creditors are said to have reached a deal on the austerity measures needed before the next bailout instalment is handed over.

“I am confident we are doing everything we have to do in order to get it soon so that we can move towards recovery,” Greek PM Antonis Samaras said.

Although there is growing speculation that Spain will soon ask for Eurozone help in tackling its debt crisis, Madrid has seen its borrowing costs fall and may not ask for any aid at all.

Culled from the BBC News.

Tonto Dike Release Two New Singles – Itz Ova and Get High

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October 17, 2012

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Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike went ahead and release two of her singles in spite of disapproval from critics, fans and pundits. The controversial actress, who declared her interest in music a while ago went ahead and commenced her career in music.

The two singles, released by miss Dike, Itz Ova and Get High, are both heavily auto-tuned.

Listen to both songs and share your views.