Beautiful! See The promo photos(females) of 'Gidi Up' styled by Sharon Ojong

Oreka Godis as EKI

These are quite brilliant promo photos(females) of 'Gidi Up' styled by Sharon Ojong. Sharon Ojong is a freelance Fashion Stylist and Publicist.

Delabique releases S/S 13 collection tagged "Ethnicity

Nigerian born Deola Kamson's  luxury clothing line 'Delabique' recently released its  S/S 13 collection tagged "Ethnicity. The collection which consists of  different prints ranging from floral to animal, pleated skirts, Ankara blazers and skirts was modeled by Alexandra Nwokedi the Face of Sleek 2011

Delicious Neck Candy and More from Dorus Mhor

Vintage Liberty Silk and Gold 'Orbital' Necklace

British born Elizabeth Bloom, the designer behind Dorus Mhor, creates jewelry using scraps of fabric from England’s famous Linton tweed factory. Her collection includes earrings, bracelets and necklaces made with beads covered in bright fabrics and prints, perfect for pairing with the color block trend.

Simplicity!Beyonce covers Gentlewoman Magazine

Beyonce goes natural on the cover of the The Gentlewoman‘s Spring/Summer 2013 issue.

Fashion from Halima Abubakar's 'Mistresses' movie launch

 

Halima Abubakar's first major production 'Mistresses' premiered on  Sunday, February 24, 2013, at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island. A lot of people in the showbiz industry graced the occasion and turned out in all shades and styles of outfits.

Maryanne Alabi launches hair accessories line called “BUNNIES BY MARY”

Maryanne Alabi who is popularly known as Mayreejay is 360NoBS’ Contributing Fashion & Style editor and also a wardrobe consultant. 'BUNNIES by MARY' was birthed from  her personal love  of covering her hair as well as her prominent, undying love for Bows which explains her girlie side.  

Introducing Abidjan based clothing line 'Yalerri'

 

Yalerri  a ready-to-wear Unisex and children clothing line based in Abidjan  offers a modern and hybrid line,subtle mixture of western influence and elements of African traditional cultures. The first Yalerri boutique opened its doors in 2009. The same year, the line CHILD YALERRI PIWOO (the children of Yalerri ) was also established.

See LiiberLondon’s 'Hawt' Spring/Summer 2013 Collection called the 'The Goddess Collection'

LiiberLondon’s Spring/Summer 2013 Collection called the 'The Goddess Collection' is inspired by Greek Goddesses from Aphrodite to Celano. Established in 2012 by Anrette Ngafor, this new sort of hip draws life from global sights, sounds, shades and shapes that bubble in its birthplace of London. She previously co-founded of KiRette Couture – the fashion house which funked up her native Cameroon’s toghu chic for a globe-trotting style set.

Nollywood Actress Stella Damascus launches 'Adiva' hair brand

Actress and singer Stella Damasus has added another line of business to the list of things she now owns, the actress who just opened a boutique Code 55 recently floated a hair brand called Adiva hair.The wigs come in different lengths, colors, curls, volume and fitting according to the needs and taste of different women and they are easy to wear and remove whenever you want.

KiRette NY, taking Africa to New York

Influenced by their love for culture, fashion, and their African roots, designers Anrette Ngafor and Kibonen Nfi weave traditional and contemporary styles to bring African-inspired designs to the streets of New York .Hatched in the New York chic bubble, KiRette NY is mainly inspired by the "toghu" (also known as the Bamenda gown) - a colourful and intricately embroidered fabric typically worn, on special occasions, by the people of the North West and Western provinces in Cameroon. Although the "toghu" cloth is KiRette NY's signature fabric, their designs are not limited to it.

Kamondi! Tailored Suits and Shirts Exclusively for Women

Born in Uganda and raised in the United Kingdom, friends Emma Mohamed and Sonia Ygo are the designing duo behind Kamondi Couture, a London based label offering tailored suits and shirts exclusively for women. The label was created in 2006 after the two friends were given traditional African fabrics as gifts while on holiday in Uganda. The uniquely patterned fabrics inspired the pair to design tailor-made shirts. Following countless compliments, the pair spotted a gap in the market and saw great potential to offer well made shirts using unique and unusual prints.

Lola Maja-Okojevoh the Beautiful Beauty Expert

The very beautiful and shapely Lola Maja has been working as a makeup artist for 20 years. She is also a qualified Beauty Therapist, Holistic Massage Therapist,  Eyebrow and Eyelash Specialist (threading & waxing) and has launched her own range of Professional Artistry Eyelashes (www.sacredlashes.com) and Lash/Brow Bars .She specializes in Semi-permanent Eyelash Extensions with Top US Brand Xtreme Lashes.(www.xtremelashes.com). She is also an official member of The Perfume Studio which offers the unique service of individualized Custom Blend Perfumery.

  

 

 

A Fusion of Culture and Fabrics from Ugandan Designer, Solome Katongole

Maryland based Ugandan Designer, Solome Katongole specializes in customized women’s clothing, her passion infused with her Ugandan culture, influences her ability to design clothes that are sophisticated and sexy. She explores and mimics art with fabrics to create garments that are sexy, sophisticated, and make a statement. Solome holds a bachelors of science in Biology and is a graduate of the Los Angeles Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. Her beautiful designs have graced the runways of Africa Fashion Week New York, Boston Fashion Week  “Fashion Expose” and at Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo fashion week 2011

Beautiful designs from GloRia WavaMuno of Uganda

Born in London, England and raised between the fast paced London and Kampala, GloRia WavaMunno graduated from the American Intercontinental University London in 2008.  A year later, in January 2009, she founded her own label, GloRia WavaMunno debuting her first ever collection, Love. Her use of African Kitenge fabric from all over Africa in modern-cut designs captures the passion for her homeland, its vast culture, and wealth of inspiration. She has a signature style of authentic fabrics, sharp tailoring, sensual designs and individuality. The brand’s light, eccentric clothing for women has received wide acclamation in the African World of fashion. Her line offers bespoke blazers to tailored garments. The company is currently based in Kampala, Uganda.

GloRia WavaMuno

ZASHADU bags.... handcrafted with love

Zashadu bags are carefully handcrafted in Lagos, Nigeria. Using Nigerian leather that has been exported and treated in Italy, Spain or Portugal, exotic skins and rough cut semi-precious stones, each unique piece is a collector's dream. Each style has a limit of only 50 pieces to be made in the world thus each piece is as different from the next by varying colour, leather and precious stones and the brand caters for both the women and men folk. Very innovative, Zainab Ashadu the Creative Director at Zashadu fuses the old with the new by combining vintage Aso Oke fabric with leather and sometimes 100% leather adorned with rough cut semi-precious stones from Plateau State, set in brass and lots more.

Zainab Ashadu with some of her collections

Check out these beautiful designs from Babe 4 Life Patched Ankara

At Babe 4 Life Patched Ankara situated in Lagos, they design all forms of patched ankara, tops, shirts, dressses and more using high quality and premium ankara fabrics mixed with all forms of plain materials to give a glam and perfect look. 

Calling on Mr. Ideal Nigeria 2013

The Mr Ideal Nigeria is the search for Nigeria’s perfect man ,a man with a unique combination of a business mind and a fit body. 19 year old Abayomi Towase won the 3rd Edition of the pageant on the 9th of June and has had an amazing journey so far. He visited London on a media tour , walked the world’s best fashion show including the FTV paris, launched his perfume line ÍDEAL’ , and won Dynamic’s awards for most handsome and Ladies man.

Africa Couture Fashion and Design Week 2013 to hold in Gabon

Cabinet Business & Knowledge Solutions Balancia in collaboration with Banoufe Adamou, will host a fashion week in Gabon  from 11 to 17 February 2013, in order to discover and celebrate the dynamism of African artists, in a cosmopolitan environment.

Designers who will showcase include; Eric Raisina, Martial Tapolo, Romero Bryan, Jean Doucet, Ellie Kuame, Maria Bocoum, and a host of others.

Our Model of the Day: Her Excellency, Nana Afua Antwi

Ghanaian born UK based Nana Afua Antwi is our Model of the Day, she is a Fashion/Commercial Model, TV Presenter, Designer, Human Rights Campaigner for Young Single Mothers living harsh lives in rural Africa and recently a Diplomat at the Ghana High Commission in UK.

Interesting! Iyanya and Yvonne Nelson 'Talk Love' on the Cover of Complete Fashion Magazine

Ex lovers friends Kukere crooner Iyanya and Ghanaian actress cover the February edition of Complete Fashion Magazine and interestingly, they both talk about 'love' While Yvonne Nelson says "I believe so much in love but a lot of us get twisted"  Iyanya's view is not too far from this, in his words "Love should be true and undiluted, but these days, what we have is corporate lust"  Corporate lust? that's a new one.

They both look good tho'

See all the new styles in Sergio Rossi's Precious Embrace line from their Spring/Summer 2013 collection!

Beverly -- http://bit.ly/YGxfdu

Nude suede sandal with platinum leather details and hammered brass effect heel

Our Model of the Day:Ujunwa Nwobodoh

 

Ujunwa Nwobodoh was the First runner up top model of colour 2010 and 2011. She has worked with quite a number of reputable designers. Some of the shows she has participated in include; London Fashion Week, Arise Fashion Week 2011 and 2012, MTN Fashion Week 2011and 2012 and a host of others.To contact her for shows, email her on uju@sleeknigeria.com

"Celebrate Her" Makeover Nomination

Do you know a strong, beautiful, passionate and hardworking woman who has worked hard and sacrificed much to make the lives of others better? And in the process lost touch of style and her self confidence?

Quick Tip: How to Whiten your Teeth

The teeth play a major part in the overall appearance of our faces, while a bright smile can be a charmer, dirty, stained or yellow teeth can be repulsive.

Don't miss out on The Valentine Fair today

The Mobile Market is back with another fab shopping and retail experience tagged The Valentine Fair 2013. This monthly fair is specially organized to help vendors advertise their products and link customers to retailers. Come and shop for your clothes, shoes, jewelery, baked goodies, gift hampers and get a chance to win N 15,000 worth of shopping vouchers. Admission is free for all.

Fashion Night Out with Elsie Vintage holds Today

 Nigerian vintage retail brand Elsie Vintage will be participating at the Fashion Night out at Whitespace, Lagos today. Themed Vintage Glam, you are cordially invited to the event where you will shop for vintage clutches and jewelry.

African Fashion & Design Week holds in Port Harcourt this March

The city of Port Harcourt will be lit up this March with the best of African fashion. The BSI African Fashion and Design Week is back for the second season Fall/Winter 2013 collection and this time has partnered with World Fashion for Development. 

Have You Seen these Uniquely Handcrafted Custom Jewelry from lor'e-jac?

Butterfly Charms Bracelet

If you need to achieve the perfect balance of elegance and originality, get a custom jewelry today. It is the perfect gift for any occasion.
The Designer Joyce Loures-Jackson currently resides in Greenville, SC.
If you want to see more of this or to shop for any, log on to http://lorejac.wix.com/industrialglam

Don't you wanna clutch these Yaa Ataa Couture Bags?

Yaa Ataa bags was launched by Ghanaian born Josephine Wiafeh in 2010. The bright coloured and trendy hand-made bags are made using African fabric and they are so beautiful.

Nollywood Actress Ini Edo is 'Beauty Box Magazine' Valentine Edition Cover Girl

 

Beautiful Nollywood act Ini Edo Ehiagwina covers the Valentine issue of the The Beauty Box a hair an beauty magazine. Ini surely represents both with her mesmerizing beauty and beautiful hair.

Wizkid's leather skirt looks familiar!

The picture was posted on his instagram

Yeah! just like Kanye West in this picture below, Wizkid is definitely is in touch with his feminine side, with this leather skirt. It looks kind of cute on him though.

Showcasing Wusuwaah's Diary’ by Constance Ama Owusuwaah.

Wusuwaah's Diary the renowned clothing line by Ghanaian born stylist and fashion designer Constance Ama Owusuwaah is a mix of African culture laced with some Western influence. Ama holds certificates in Art and Photography as well as Illustration and Publishing from the Konklijk Athenaeum Art School, Belgium and her 'Wusuwaah’s Diary' which is quite popular in Belgium is also well known in her hometown Ghana and well as in London.

Stylish and Chic Quistt Dezign Clutches from Ghanaian born Patricia Quist-Therson

Blue Clutch Purse

These beautiful Quistt Dezign handmade clutches made from recyclable materials are the babies of Patricia Quist-Therson, a native Ghanaian who studied Architecture at New Jersey Institute of Technology and moved to Memphis, Tn in 2007. Her urge to design clutch purses emerged when I started working on interior design projects and it overshadowed her love for architecture.

BlackNBold Fashion House Presents Nigerian Student Fashion and Design Week UNILAG

 

Yes it's going down come June at the  BlackNBold Fashion House University of Lagos Fashion and Design Week. Get ready for a lifetime transformation. 

Get Lovely Tees and Hoodies from Cowries and Shells

Okada Female
Model’s measurements: Height 5’2″, Waist 25″, Bust 32, Hips 30, wearing a size Xsmall

 If you like to combine T-shirts with Trousers to get a Funky, Elegant, up-to-date look, then you are at the right place!Cowries & Shells London was founded in 2010 to meet the increasing demands for trendy non-traditional casual chic styles. While specializing in Male, Female and Children’s T-shirts, Tops, Hoodies, Footwear, Bags and Accessories, they continuously strive to provide styles and designs that reflects (extenuates) their client’s exclusive style.

Ladybrille is Seeking Interns and Contributors for 2013!

You may get lucky!! Hear them!

It is that time of the year when we begin looking for persons to add to the Ladybrille team. Please see what we are looking for and respond accordingly. We will contact you if you are a fit for us.
Ladybrille Magazine is looking for mature, honest, hardworking interns and contributors to join our team. NOTE: For guest contributors, we do not have a job description listed below. If you are interested in a guest contributor role, please email (editor@ladybrille.com) and indicate “guest contributor” in the subject line. We will follow up if interested.

Get Inspired by these beautiful clutches from Ghanaian brand Ani Siyah

Ani Siyah range of African print Clutches are the creations of delectable Ghanaian/Canadian Designer Ama Sika Asante. The 2 year old brand which though based in Ghana is being sold in Nigeria, Canada and the United Kingdom is coined from  Nancy which is Ama’s English Name and  Siyah from Nsiah her mum’s maiden name.

All you need to know about Nigerian-American Model Sijuade

Sijuade Taiwo Adeshina is a model you will love. he’s tall, well built, not brawny but endowed with body type that fits into most clothes that are normal for men. From his pictures, he keeps the fat off and his abs will definitely earn him a shot. Very camera friendly Sijuade, walks  in a way that you cannot but notice him; flexible and fit to do on the ramp. Though his modeling career started as a hubby in the US, he’s fast on the professional lane. Sijuade who is a good example of a model without muscles is currently in Nigeria and he spoke with UKEME ARCHIBONG on his mission in the country. Excerpts

HOW AND WHEN DID YOU GET INTO MODELING?
I got into modeling in the United States of America.  Actually,  I started officially about six months ago, but prior to that I was asked by different agencies in my school which was in Alabama but I also did some shows with Ralph Lauren while I was in Alabama and then officially I started in  April in New York with a couple of agencies.