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Elizabeth and Lace Bridal Boutique collaborated with bridal image consultant, The Wardrobe Manager, for a themed bridal fashion shoot portraying different bridal styles. The campaign was inspired by their experiences interacting with different types of brides, and the desire to offer a creative vision for brides-to-be who are seeking a timeless look that is both sophisticated and reflects their personalities. Mimi Onalaja was the perfect muse for the campaign, as her beautiful face and captivating figure was embraced in the photos. Have a look at the four different bridal personalities captured in this shoot – The Regal Bride The Minimalist Bride The Vintage Bride For more information or enquiries: Email: elizabethandlacebridal@gmail.com | @elizabethandlacebridal Dresses & Veil: Elizabeth & Lace Bridal Boutique | @elizabethandlacebridal Accessories: Ene Maya Millinery & Accessories | @enemaya_stores Muse: Mimi Onalaja | @mimionala

This episode of The Cover features A'rese, the talented winner of The Voice Nigeria 2016. She comes in this new issue to tap into her fashion element, as a means of self expression such as she has developed in singing. Watch:

Actress and stylestar Lupita Nyong’o invited USA Vogue to her family home and farm in Kenya for a captivating photoshoot. She posed in a number of East African ensembles surrounded by family and townsfolk and was photographed by Mario Testino. In her new movie, Queen of Katwe, Lupita Nyong’o brings her talent and brilliance to a story from East Africa. She also talks about why she wanted to make Chimamanda Adichie’s Americanah, her reason for shaving her hair, how much she has evolved and more. On Creating opportunities for people of Colour: There are certain cards that have been dealt me that I take on. I want to create opportunities for other people of colour because I’m fortunate enough to have a platform to do that. That is why Eclipsed and even Queen of Katwe are so important, to change the narrative, offer a new lens on African identity. Here’s what she had to share on the entire experience: On how she began telling her story: Being able to use my platform to e

In this video, beauty and natural hair vlogger Efik Zara shows us how she gets her voluminous afro! A lot of these hacks I’ve tried on my hair to achieve a fluffy afro which is one of my all time favourite hairstyles to rock. Here’s what she said; "Hey guys! These are my hacks for a super popping afro! A lot of you guys ask me how I get my afro to look so nice on Instagram and this is it! Thanks for watching you guys, you all are the best. God bless!" Watch the Video

On this episode of Accelerate TV‘s Fashion Fix called “Ankara Anxiety,” Mercy Ajisafe and stylist Harvella Styles focus on African print and how to rock them by combining other fabrics and the right accessories. The ladies are back to team up and bring the best looks and tips for slaying in Ankara. Watch the Video

Nigerian fashion brand Maju collaborates with BMW to celebrate 100 years of their existence with the release of yet again another stunning edit tagged Maju x BMW. The campaign features TV girl and model Idia Aisien, showcasing luxurious pieces from the labels collection. A few days ago Maju released the Ember Edit of fabulous pieces to tickle our fashion hearts a little and now the Maju x BMW edit. This campaign images has been released just in time for the Maju x BMW Fashion party that will take place this Saturday 10th September 2016 at the Eko Atlantic.

Actress Beverly Naya looked stunning in a bright red dress by fashion brand Sisiano at the Wedding Party premier which took place at the opening night of Toronto International Film Festival at The Elgin Theatre and o! Yeah we could't but stop to notice her hair,gorgeous.She had her natural hair styled in a side fro hawk. The beauty went for a chiffon dress with a lace infused midsection and went for natural makeup with bold lips. Accessorizing with a gold purse, sparkly gold pumps and silver long earrings, Beverly definitely came prepared to steal the spotlight. I love her! Credit: Instagr@beverlynaya

Beauty vlogger Jackie Aina shared this tutorial for a fresh faced makeup look perfect for a simple day where you just want to look like you didn’t try too hard and it’s also great for school as well. You can recreate the look and switch the light pink lipstick for a dark lip or classic red. Watch the Video

Fashion designer Lisa Folawiyo unveiled her colourful Spring/Summer 2017 collection yesterday during the on-going New York Fashion Week. This presentation was in collaboration with New York based style writer and blogger Tamu McPherson. The collection characterized by the brand’s signature prints, as well as bold eye-catching fabrics in sequin and silk. Present at the exclusive NYFW presentation was Media Personality Toke Makinwa who is currently holidaying in the city and stylist/personal shopper Remi Fagbohun. See photos below!

Adama Paris is a fashion brand owned by Senegalese designer, Adama Amanda Ndiaye who lives between Dakar and Paris. Living in these cities influenced her choice of fashion which is not only multi cultural but also very urban. The brand recently launched its new collection which showed at Dakar Fashion Week. The collection which is themed Sahelienne was inspired by Malick Sidibé. Mainly monochrome, the collection is made of superimposed silhouettes with mixed materials and a mix of shapes and patterns ( line, peas, diamond). Monochrome lines present and use of Sahelian Moussor contribute to the mixture of forms and prints harmoniously. Adama Amanda Ndiaye is also the founder and producer of many fashion events such as Dakar Fashion Week, Afrika Fashion Awards which has become the Trophies of African Fashion (TMA) and the Black Fashion Week and Prague and Paris ad Bahia Montreal.