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The Queen of Cowrie, Dion is a Nigerian designer, and her brand La Falaise Dion is inspired by African spirituality and mystical practices. According to Dion “ the cowrie has a special significance in the African culture and has been seen by our ancestors to be an object of divination, a communication link between men and spirits, also the cowrie represents wealth, power, protection, the woman, creation, feminity, and also sexuality.” And as a matter of fact, has been used in the past as a form of old currency in West Africa. Dion’s brand is the designer’s way to not only honour her ancestors’ history but to write her own. According to her, “it is time for us black Africans to reconcile with our heritage and reclaim our culture; our spirituality, our gods and embrace it. Known to have designed the cowrie shell headpiece (Lagbadja) worn by Beyonce in her “spirit” music video for the Lion King: The Gift, Dion strikes again but this time it’s an Haute-couture piece covered in cowries for ...

As we all know trends come and go while for some they remain the same and for others they take a new shape,in all for this year 2020 we noticed a few items which have been in trend  and have refused to go out of style. Keep reading to see the top 10 accessories trend for this year: For the Ultimate badass look in 2020,opt for a knee high silhouette with a mini skirt,put a 90's spin on this stylish ensemble and be a head turner.    Bags have never really gone out of style,but they are coming in stronger than ever with these stunning options and i bet you this is an accessory that you will keep with you forever . This season there has been a myraid of square toe shoes trending and for good reasons to. This flattering design with a strappy finish elongates the legs and creates a unique silhouette for any outfit you are wearing. Although best worn in the warmer months,feel free to add a pair of sheer tights or socks with your footwear. Choose from bright shades to add life ...

When it comes to bridal wears Tubo is one not to shy away from great designs,from the silhouette to the very last detail. Scroll down for more: The Leotard Monochrome Tuxedo The Thelma Dress The Betty Dress The Cara Wedding Dress  The Karen Dress Back View The Amara Dress Nira Rita The Ella Dress Dont keep this to yourself,share 😉

If you have been finding it difficult to tie a slick headwrap with an afro puff, let whitney take you through it.

Canada-based Nigerian,   Tolu ‘Yenny’ Adepoju   has released another exciting episode of her lifestyle, beauty and fitness vlog,  "Yenny Adepoju" . In this beauty related do-it-yourself episode, the 21-year-old shows how she transformed her synthetic curly wig into a super quick hairstyle she could throw on the go during the holidays. Using a pair of scissors and hairbrush, this beauty tip is a sure starter pack for this holiday season. So guys enjoy

TV personality, actress and beauty vlogger Sika Osei is out with a new video on her vlog Ebony Loving with Sika. This time is all about post make up skin care! Great Skin makes for great make up but make up also has a way of destroying skin if not removed properly. So no girls, no sleeping in your make up if you can absolutely help it. Sika shows you her step by step process by which she takes of her make up as well as her easy to follow night time routine to ensure minimal damage of make up to skin and a great skin repair system that will keep you skin looking healthy and rejuvenated. Enjoy! Watch the video

Fashion 360 and the Nollywood star shares her career highlights and personal style. When speaking on being an actor, she says; I think an actor is a blank canvas and you should be able to take on any character thats thrown at you…being type cast is not a bad thing but I want to be able to do anything and everything, so I tend to go for roles that are challenging and will take me out of my comfort zone. Watch the Video

In this post, we’re giving you a basic shopping list of what to buy when you’re out shopping for nail care tools to build your nail kit. Going to the nail salon is great especially when you’re in the mood to treat yourself but knowing how to care for your nails at home saves you money, and in times like this most of us are looking for ways to pinch costs. Also, when your nail salon manicure/pedicure gets old, you don’t always have to run back there to fix it when you can do it yourself. If you are that lady who doesn’t care much for nail extensions, silk wraps, gel manicures or maybe you don’t even know what those things are, this nail kit essentials list is for you. Here’s what you need for a simple at home manicure. Cotton Wool/Cotton Balls Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover; only use Acetone when you’re trying to soak off extensions/enhancements. Nail Cutter & Nail File; you’ll need both when trying to shape your nails. Buffing Block; this is used to smooth out ...

Hey dolls! Lets put an end to busted brows shall we! It’s almost like we’re undergoing some kind of eyebrow revolution, from thick brows to the stencil brows and now the super natural brows. I’m pretty convinced this is here to stay. Here’s a tutorial on how to slay those natural looking brows. We want to look at our throw backs and say ‘Yassss girl! brows on fleek’ take a peek. Products Used Brow Pencil:  Guerlain Jackie Brown brow pencil Brow Gel:  Black Radiance Brush:  Morphe duo spooley

For The Voice Nigeria show tonight, Stephanie Coker looked hot in this pink jumpsuit by Tubo, which features an overlapping layer in the front, making the outfit look a little like a wrap dress. Styled by Harvella Styles, she paired the look with very minimal jewellery by Le Reve Pieces and let the jumpsuit do all the talking with the embelished neckline. With makeup by Lungile, Stephanie has on a smokey and powder pink lips to compliment this fab pink outfit. Credits Hair: Radiant Salon Designer: Tubo Jewelry: Le Reve Pieces MUA: Lungile Styling: Harvella Styles

​ Following the release of the much-publicized  “biggest track of 2016” ,  ‘Ori Mi’ , by  Naomi Mac , the  House One Music  singer has been receiving several positive comments from celebrities and OAPs on social media. Commenting on his Twitter handle, popular Cool FM OAP,  Freeze  remarked,  “One of my favourite songs in 2016. Simply amazing work by @thenaomimac”. Going further he also tweeted,  “I can put this song on repeat all day!” Also giving his take on Twitter, popular YBNL hype man,  Do2dtun  tweeted  “I am loving this song by @thenaomimac ft @pheelzonthebeat” . Davido Music Worldwide  signee  Mayorkun  also responded with a photo of the song’s artwork on Instagram accompanied with a simple “thumbs up” emoji. Since its release last month,  “Ori Mi”  has been well received among critics and audiences, swarming over 50,000 download and repeated radio airplay. LI...

41 Luxe Presents ‘The Luxe Lady Series’, a monthly series showcasing women who represent The LuxeLady, a woman of substance and style. Ezinne Alfa, a beauty blogger and influencer is our Luxe Lady for the month of July. Ezinne is a go getter, a woman who knows what she wants and goes for it. She established the first beauty blog and directory in Nigeria and recently just launched The Beauty Club, a nationwide beauty subscription service that grants access to insane beauty deals and offers, secret sales and exciting events. Ezinne is a woman of class and style, Ezinne is the 41 Luxe woman.

Singer Yemi Alade is breathtakingly gorgeous in these new beauty shots.The singer’s face was beat by Jide of St. Ola . They went for a sultry look using siler/grey eyeshadow and long faux lashes on her eyes and pink lipstick.She had her gold braids in a double bun up-do and wore an embellished statement necklace to complete the look.   Credit: Face beat by :Jide of St. Ola .

Lagos based Fashion brand Lady Biba has released their latest collection called ‘The Classics'. ‘The Classics’ features a compilation of the brand’s best hits over the years since inception. This collection is a celebration of those who have been with Lady Biba on their journey so far and a welcome to those that are new to the Lady Biba brand.