Archive | October 2013

Versace launches the second curator project with the Haas Brothers

Oct28

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In the spring , we have witnessed the first collaboration between Haas Brothers and Versace,then the fruit of union became extremely specific in some very nice pieces of furniture. For fall 2013 ,Versace launches the second curator project and they have chosen again the Haas Brothers.

They have created for the italian fashion brand a limited edition collection of clothing and accessories.These are pieces that have as their starting point a honeycomb drawing. That appears on a rigid clutch with gold leather details, on a wrist bracelet, a necklace with a big Medusa pendant , on a T-shirt with different mix prints including animal print, on a pair of bondage boots, on a belt , on a mirror, and finally on an iPhone case 5.

“I am happy to work with the Haas Brothers for this special project,” says Donatella Versace. “I love the way they capture Versace’s codes and renew them,pushing  Versace towards a…

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Miranda Kerr for ELLE Japan December 2013

Oct28

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ELLE Japan December 2013 issue :

Model : Miranda Kerr
Photographer : Chris Colls
Stylist : Dianna Lunt
Hair : David Keough
Make-Up : Rose-Marie Swift
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HP Envy Music Festival – what to wear

Oct17

Geek is chic! And if by now you’re not sure you’ve gotta ask Angela Ahrendts ex CEO of Burberry why she moved over to Apple. Better still, you would beg @gbemioo to give you a ticket to the much raved about HP Envy music festival. Lol!

Topping my list of things trending now is the integration of various aspects of life – business, technology, industry with fashion, style, music. Makes life more meaningful. The Hp Envy event is strictly by invitation on 18 October, 2013 so you know it’s not the time to be sloppy. Loads of artistes from @iamniyola to @iceprincezamani are showing up there. Whachu gon’ do?

I figure that a lot of guys will turn up looking like Bez, the glasses and all. Others will just be laid back daper like Tu Face but the girls???

1. Hair: I like to work with themes, you know? It makes dressing up or down much easier. For this event, I’m favouring the bun (that’s refusing to go outta fashion) either piled high or just a bit low. I’m also thinking ponytail or even pigtails. Trust me, pigtails make you look younger and more geek chic than ponytails. Of course, if you wear short hair a lightly tussled hair-do is perfect.

2. Accessories: For my geek-chic look, I’d do without my earrings or wear studs but I will compensate with stacking bracelets, charm beads, my wristwatch OR a neckpiece and some bracelets. Depending on what I’m wearing I would hold a clutch or carry a messenger bag.

3. Clothes: Depending on what you’re going to do – party like a rockstar only or network and party, I’m favouring shift dresses, jumpsuits, denim looks, shorts, peg pants, skirts, tartan/plaid (which is trending now). My ideal look will be buttoned up denim shirt plus a floral pleated skirt, slippers (not flip-flops o!) and a messenger bag. I expect to see high tops, sneaker wedges, the whole range of quirky fashion.

4. Makeup: This should by no means be loud so I’m favouring the ONE only principle that is only one bold colour on your face be it lips, cheeks, eyes. Just one pop of colour. Though I will permit falsies *chuckles*

I didn’t put any pictures in here but you would get all the inspiration you need in my Looks I love tab. Need I say your babeliness game is incomplete if you’ve got hygiene all wrong? Don’t forget to freshen up, chew a piece of gum or whatever else you know to do.

Let’s have fun tomorrow! For more detz, you can tweet at @gbemioo #hpenvymusicfestival #imadumpcoachella

GTbank-LFDW 2013 is here! What to wear…

Oct16

So like me you are a lover of fashion but couldn’t get a spot at all the fashion week events held in Paris, Milan and New York? Don’t even break a sweat! The whole world knows that Africa is the place to be for everything from business to fashion (you’ve noticed that many designers use African print, haven’t you?) and that’s why GTBank is bringing the Lagos Fashion and Design Week from 23- 26 October, 2013.

Yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!! Im practically going insane here and you must understand why. Anyway, my focus today is … What to wear to… I plan to make this a more regular entry when there’s an interesting event in the works.

The key for any fashion week is to not be a fashion victim. Don’t throw so many things together in the name of avant-garde fashion only to end up looking like a clown. Trust me, that’s the last thing you want. And you have to remember that not all runway looks will work ‘offway’. So what am I proposing? Here are my hip tips to represent yourself at fashion week.

1. Trends: A lot of things are trending this quarter and others have been trending all year long. So pick 2 (workable) trends and combine with one classic trend and a staple item. For instance, combine a tartan/plaid skirt/pants with a white shirt, nude shoes and statement neckpiece. In place of plaid, you can do anything from floral print, animal print to houndstooth or chevron prints. What this tip does is make you safely fashionable but if you’re in doubt, wear a jumpsuit. You can view my post on Jumpsuits.

2. Hair: The classic hair-do I favour is a long wavy weave. If you are like me, you’d have cashed in on Mide’s mane’s independence day promo or sallah promo. However, fashion isn’t always about being safe. You’ve gotta take risks sometimes, so I’d be favouring a pixie cut (think Annne Hathaway, Toni Braxton, Halle Berry or Niyola (brief spell)) even though it’s been ages since I wore short hair. Remember that the hair-do has to match the outfit. You can even do dreads or braids or cornrows with your African print outfits.

3. Theme: I strongly believe that understanding the theme of an event is key to dressing well for it. So I ask myself what do GTBank, Fashion and design stand for? What do they represent? Think youthfulness, being bold, standing out, pacesetting. These should guide your outfit choices.

4. Be real: After the saga of some babes flaunting fake Chanel Lego bags, I’m sure a lot of peeps have realized ‘You can best be you, you can best be real’ if your bag isn’t real Hermes or Balenciaga, just go with the ankara piece you love so much, or your Zara, Topshop or whatever else. Remember fashion isn’t all about designers and a truly fashionable or stylish babe knows just how to combine high street and designer items. Trust me,Fashion is an expression of your reality amd style is…..

I’m not really a pictures person but I do try, so I’m bringing this picture of one of my idols – Omoyemi Akerele and Ono Bello whose site I got the pictures.

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Oct7

Do you feel like models will have a better sense of fashion than other celebs, perhaps singers? Yes or yes. I think YES!!!

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Supermodel Kate Moss began working with Topshop in 2006 . The first collection was unveiled in 2007. The success of the collaboration was fantastic : up to 2010, 14 collections Kate Moss for Topshop were created , where she played the role of the designer and model. Brand owner , Sir Philip Green has never ruled that Kate can get back to creating clothes for the brand . And so it happened until today when Women’s Wear Daily announced that a new collection will be released in April 2014, stating that an official announcement to be followed today .

According to a source, Kate Moss and Sir Philip Green decided to re-engage in August when vacationing in the south of France. The source said Moss suggested to Green the time was right to resume their fashion collaboration, which wound down in November 2010. Moss has already started to work at the collection…

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Oct3

i love that bag, it’s really chic (chic can be cheap and I so love that)