tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81591487004416301612024-03-18T22:05:17.328-07:00CRANTZ COUTUREFASHION & LIFESTYLE@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.comBlogger530125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-53093807971654202192013-10-01T07:11:00.000-07:002013-10-01T07:11:00.210-07:00Fahionista of the Month: Abigael from Paris<br />
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She types, “<em>I´m a 29 year old wife.”</em><br />
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“<em>I love Fashion since I can think !”</em><br />
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<em>” I love to mix vintage with new things.”</em><br />
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<em>” I love high waisted Jeans, 70s style.”</em><br />
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<em>“My inspirations come from around the world.”</em><br />
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<em>” I love Nicole Richie and Gwen Stefani´s style !”</em><br />
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<em>“This is my Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/likemac" sl-processed="1" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/likemac</a>“</em>
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<em>“This is my Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/Mousse1207" sl-processed="1" target="_blank">Mousse1207</a>.”</em><br />
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<em>“Merci, greetings from Paris!”</em><br />
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De rien! There’s so much to love here! Loving the all black look
crossing the street, and also your 70′s inspired Afro accented ensemble.<br />
Très chic!<br />
What do you think?@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-67764187307098560892013-09-01T07:06:00.000-07:002013-09-01T07:06:00.401-07:00Fashionista of the Month Tai’yana from LouisianaWe’re keeping it down with<strong> Tai’yana</strong> from <strong>Shreveport,
Louisiana</strong>:<br />
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She says, <em>“My Style doesn’t know conformity.</em>”<br />
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<em>“… It’s all over the place but still defines me perfectly.”<br />
</em><br />
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<em>“My style is free spirited & colorful.”<br />
</em><br />
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<em>“My style is a mixture of Urban & vintage.”<br />
</em><br />
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<em>“My style is fun & chic.”<br />
</em><br />
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<em>“My style accentuates my curves, and displays my confidence &
love for them!”<br />
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OK! Some fit issues here and there, but I see loads of potential.<br />
What do you think?@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-88254642162465655852013-08-21T06:38:00.000-07:002013-08-21T06:38:00.590-07:00Rihanna Lookbook: Rihanna for River Island Autumn/Winter 2013<strong>Rihanna</strong>‘s <a href="http://riverisland.com/" sl-processed="1" target="_blank">River Island</a>
collection is back, bringing you enough crop and bra tops to keep you
motivated at the gym this fall/winter season. With the help of designer <strong>Adam
Selman</strong>, Rih Rih dishes out her trademark aesthetic: athletic
tomboy streetwear infused with a serving of sex appeal.<br />
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Varsity jackets, abbreviated hoodies, baseball jerseys and basketball
shorts are rendered in moody hues like oxblood and black, while
camoflauge and stripes take the lead in print motifs.<br />
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The range includes a nod to ’90s hip-hop style, with thick underwear
band straps printed with Rih’s nickname and slogan, ‘G For Life’ on bra
tops, actual panties, tops and accessories.<br />
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You can see the influences of some of Rihanna’s favorite designers,
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Shoe options are decidedly sexy. Heels are the name of the game,
coming in the form of sleek sandals, thigh high and high-heeled
workman-inspired boots. Also included are Riri-emblazoned beanies, to
keep your head warm.<br />
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Do you see anything here you like?@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-83449901510025849202013-08-14T07:17:00.000-07:002013-08-14T07:17:00.028-07:00World Record Holder and Natural Hair Guru<img alt="" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-83520" height="426" src="http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/Worlds-Biggest-Afro-21122942.jpg" title="Worlds-Biggest-Afro-2112294" width="640" /><br />
<h2>
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It was only back in 2011 when the Guinness Book of World Records
first introduced the Largest Afro category. A huge step for the natural
hair community, <a href="http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/celebrities/how-aevin-dugas-got-the-worlds-largest-afro" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit;">NaturallyCurly
caught up with</a><span style="color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; line-height: inherit;"> the New Orleans native who
won the title to talk about her hair, her regimen and of course, her
life. Two years later, Aevin Dugas still holds the World’s Largest Afro
title, and says that as of 2013, her hair is much longer than it was
when she first won.</span><br />
Dugas is a woman who went natural long before the community gained
such notoriety. She taught herself how to care for her hair, use
protective styles and even deal with negative reactions from society as a
whole. She has been natural for the past 14 years (starting about the
same time NaturallyCurly did!), and is not only a world record holder,
but a natural hair guru in and of herself.<br />
We caught up with Dugas again to follow up on how the title has
changed her life, how she continues to take care of her hair and to talk
about how the natural hair community has influenced a whole new
generation of women, many of whom were able to avoid relaxers
altogether.<br />
<h2>
The Record</h2>
<strong>What has your life been like since you were named the
Guinness World Record Holder for the World’s Largest Afro?</strong><br />
My life has been almost the same, except now being natural is on a
larger scale because I meet more people, do more interviews and get to
travel because of being natural! So, I guess my life has changed a bit
from how it used to be.<br />
<strong>Any particular highlights that stand out to you?</strong><br />
I think one of the highlights is meeting the little girls who say
they want to grow their hair like mine! I love that the natural movement
has gotten to the kids because if we can get to them before they get
relaxers, they won’t have to go through the turmoil of going natural,
the big chop, transitioning etc.<br />
<strong>You’ve been natural for about 14 years now. How have you seen
the attitudes towards natural hair change over that time?</strong><br />
Definitely, the attitude has changed a lot! When I first went natural
people would give me the strange looks and make rude comments, but now
SO many people are loving it, asking questions, and accepting of it. It
really does make me so happy!<br />
<h2>
The Afro</h2>
<strong>What hair type would you say that you have?</strong><br />
Somewhere in the 4s!! It just depends on the weather and what part of
my hair you’re dealing with.<br />
<strong>What’s your hair look like now?</strong><br />
My hair is longer, but I don’t wear my fro that much because it gets
really tangled and it’s not something you wear out everyday. That
style has always gotten a lot of attention, the bigger it gets the more
people want to know. So I only wear it for appearances and MAYBE if I’m
feeling spicy!<br />
<strong>How do you maintain it, keep it healthy? </strong><br />
I maintain it by keeping it in a protective style 90 percent of the
time and maybe wear it out on the weekends. I shampoo, condition,
sometimes deep condition and then braid it mostly or sometimes twist it.
By Friday, I may take it down. Then by Sunday, it’s back up again.<br />
<strong>What are your favorite hairstyles?</strong><br />
My favorite of course is my bun. Then I recently tried a “Nicole
Melton bun” and fell in love!! I love two French braids, and wearing it
out a twist-n-curl.<br />
<strong>How long does it take you to put your hair in those styles?</strong><br />
It actually doesn’t take long for any of them. I’d say an hour is all
I need for styling. Now drying time is something totally different!<br />
<h2>
The Natural Hair Community</h2>
<strong>Back in 2011, you said that you didn’t mind people touching
your hair. That has become a hot button issue over the past two years,
with many women claiming that people wanting to ‘touch natural hair’ are
treating those with natural hair like animals at a petting zoo. Do you
still not mind?</strong><br />
Yeah that’s an “iffy” subject. Even back then I was trying to be
nice, but honestly it’s not the most comfortable thing for people to
want to touch my hair. Not knowing if their hands are clean, it’s just a
little weird. I know it’s something that people are curious about
because a lot of us hid our real texture for so long. So of course they
want to know what it feels like. Is it heavy? Is it soft (that one kills
me)? But at the end of the day, it’s your personal preference if you
want a stranger touching your hair. Sometimes I let it slide. Sometimes,
I’m not up for it.<br />
<strong>Who do you look up to in the natural hair community?</strong><br />
Honestly I don’t look up to anyone only because when I went natural
there weren’t all these bloggers, vloggers, gurus, etc. Most of the
people who are very popular in the natural community are newly natural
and haven’t even gotten 7-10 years under their belt. So besides loving
my mama’s ‘fro and a few people way back in the day, I look up to no
one. But I have a great respect for the bloggers, vloggers and gurus
because they are making it so much easier for the newbies coming into
the natural community!<br />
<strong>The natural hair movement has really taken off over the past
couple years and you being the first awarded the record for World’s
Largest Afro (the first time the title has been around) makes you a big
part of that history. Did you ever really think that you hair could
become such an inspiration, and how do you feel now that it has?</strong><br />
No! I never thought going natural would lead to this. I’ve always
been pro-natural, helping people, answering questions on how to go
natural, but I didn’t think that the movement itself would get this big
and I surely did not think I’d be recognized for having big hair! Never
in a million years, but I am grateful and will keep this movement going
any way I can!@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-74517827170300034432013-08-13T07:18:00.001-07:002013-08-13T07:18:47.690-07:00The New Black Male ModelsThe
fashion industry seems to be slower to embrace <b>black male models</b>
relative to black female models and male models from other races or
ethnicities. <br /><br />The good news is we are seeing some consistency
with
black male models working, though it’s many of the same faces.
Check out the following black models that have been strutting down
the runways this season.<br />
<b>Best
Black Male Models: Rob Evans</b><br />
Mostly
recognized for his Calvin Klein commercial with Cassie, Rob Evans is
a black male model on the rise. <br /><br />A United Kingdom native, Rob
Evans
was featured in Givenchy’s Fall 2011 campaign. He walked the runway
shows of Givenchy and Jean Paul Gautier.<br />
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<b>Best
Black Male Models: Corey Baptiste</b><br />
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Since
being signed to VNY models in 2010, this 21 year-old Brooklyn native
has modeled for DKNY, Michael Kors and the Dolce & Gabbana show
in Milan. Corey was featured in the shows of several designers
including Hermes, John Galliano and Giorgio Armani.<br />
<b>Best
Black Male Models: Dominique Hollington</b><br />
<b><img alt="Dominique Hollington For H M" id="883456530527429200" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2013/5/the-new-black-male-models/embedded_dominique-hollington-for-H_M.jpg" /><img alt="Dominique Hollington" id="263306746616625020" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2013/5/the-new-black-male-models/embedded_dominique-hollington.jpg" /></b><br />
This
Bronx native was discovered in Harlem while shopping and almost
immediately signed to Red Models Agency. Since he made his debut in
the Givenchy show in Paris, this black male model has been walking in
runways shows across the globe including Jeremy Scott and DKNY. He
featured in shows for Givenchy and Mugler Men’s.<br />
<b>Best
Black Male Models: Sacha M’baye</b><br />
<b><img alt="Sacha Mbaye" id="486989072497988400" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2013/5/the-new-black-male-models/embedded_sacha-mbaye.jpg" /><img alt="Sacha Mbaye Male Model" id="951760144294727000" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2013/5/the-new-black-male-models/embedded_sacha-mbaye-male-model.jpg" /></b><br />
This
22 year-old French Native is a newcomer to the modeling world. After
booking his first modeling gig with Calvin Klein, he has gone on to
be one of the faces of Esprit and most recently, Burberry. He walked
in fashion shows for Ports 1961 and Dsquared2.<br />
<b>Best
Black Male Models: Henry Watkins</b><br />
<b><img alt="Henry Watkins Male Model" id="129617764565750690" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2013/5/the-new-black-male-models/embedded_henry-watkins-male-model.jpg" /><img alt="Henry Watkins Model" id="701403389926439700" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2013/5/the-new-black-male-models/embedded_henry-watkins-model.jpg" /></b><br />
We
first saw Henry on the CENTRIC TV show “MODEL CITY”. Since being
signed to Red Models Agency, Henry has been steadily working, walking
in shows such as Perry Ellis. He has also booked campaigns for
American Eagle and United Colors of Benetton. He walked for Roland
Mouret and Versace.<br />
<b>Best
Black Male Models: Armando Cabral</b><br />
<b><img alt="Armando Cabral Male Model" id="251752815847923740" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2013/5/the-new-black-male-models/embedded_armando-cabral-male-model.jpg" /><img alt="Armando Cabral Model" id="359602348764773500" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2013/5/the-new-black-male-models/embedded_armando-cabral-model.jpg" /></b><br />
This
Portuguese model has been working since 2001. Armando has walked the
runways of Dior Homme, Louis Vuitton and Dries Van Noten. He’s been
featured in V magazine and The New York Times T Style Magazine. He
featured in the Kenzo runway show.<br />
<b>Best
Black Male Models: David Agbodji</b><br />
<b><img alt="David Agbodji For Calvin Klein" id="857778046562198500" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2013/5/the-new-black-male-models/embedded_David-agbodji-for-calvin-klein.jpg" /><img alt="David Agbodji Male Model" id="833025983963112800" src="http://static.becomegorgeous.com/img/arts/2013/5/the-new-black-male-models/embedded_david-agbodji-male-model.jpg" /></b><br />
This
25 year-old was born in Paris, and has been a working model since
2008. In 2010, David became the face of Calvin Klein. He also has
appeared in French Vogue, V Magazine and V Man Magazine. He’s
walked in shows for Dolce & Gabbana and Tommy Hilfiger.
@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-11151404193379047802013-08-13T06:32:00.002-07:002013-08-13T06:32:51.298-07:00Snapshot: Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe’s 20th Anniversary Summer 2013 Issue<img alt="1 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue 1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-241967 " height="400" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue-1.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<img alt="1 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241968 " height="750" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/1-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.jpg" width="500" /><br />
<img alt="2 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241969 " height="383" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/2-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.jpg" width="575" /><br />
<img alt="3 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241970 " height="404" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/3-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.png" width="483" /><br />
<img alt="4 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241971 " height="750" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/4-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.jpg" width="500" /><br />
<img alt="5 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241972 " height="750" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/5-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.jpg" width="500" /><br />
<img alt="6 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241973 " height="383" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/6-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.jpg" width="575" /><br />
<img alt="7 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241974 " height="383" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/7-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.jpg" width="575" /><br />
<img alt="8 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241975 " height="383" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/8-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.jpg" width="575" /><br />
<img alt="9 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241976 " height="383" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/9-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.jpg" width="575" /><br />
<img alt="10 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241977 " height="383" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/10-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.jpg" width="575" /><br />
<img alt="12 Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe's 20th Anniversary
Summer 2013 Issue" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241978 " height="695" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/12-Robin-Thicke-and-Janelle-Monae-for-Vibes-20th-Anniversary-Summer-2013-Issue.jpg" width="575" /><br />
<br />
Robin Thicke and Janelle Monae for Vibe’s 20th Anniversary Summer
2013 Issue.<br />
Images: Vibe via <a href="http://www.theybf.com/2013/08/12/magazine-fab-robin-thicke-janelle-monae-cover-vibes-summer-2013-issue" sl-processed="1" target="_blank">the YBF</a>@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-49273642202758976262013-08-10T06:36:00.000-07:002013-08-13T06:38:33.789-07:00Hot! or Hmm… Nina Dobrev’s Cosmopolitan Summer Bash Julien Macdonald Fall 2013 Dress, Elie Saab Clutch, and Strappy SandalsBefore the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, <strong>Nina Dobrev</strong>
stopped by the Cosmopolitan Summer Bash in a yellow embroidered mini
dress with sheer panels from <a href="http://www.julienmacdonald.com/" sl-processed="1" target="_blank">Julien Macdonald’s</a>
Fall 2013 collection:<br />
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<img alt="nina-dobrev-cosmopolitan-summer-bash-julien-macdonald-fall-2013-dress-elie-saab-clutch-sandals-2" class="aligncenter wp-image-241801
" height="779" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nina-dobrev-cosmopolitan-summer-bash-julien-macdonald-fall-2013-dress-elie-saab-clutch-sandals-2.jpg" width="557" /></div>
She finished her ensemble with a teased ponytail, <a href="http://www.eliesaab.com/" sl-processed="1" target="_blank">Elie Saab</a> clutch,
and $891 <a href="http://rstyle.me/%7EHqgh" sl-processed="1" target="_blank">Strappy Sandals</a> from the brand.<br />
<img alt="nina-dobrev-cosmopolitan-summer-bash-julien-macdonald-fall-2013-dress-elie-saab-clutch-sandals-1" class="aligncenter size-full
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Check out her dress from the brand’s Fall 2013 collection.<br />
<img alt="julien-macdonald-fall-2013" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-241834 " height="675" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/julien-macdonald-fall-2013.jpg" width="450" /><br />
Her leather sandals feature gold-tone bars across the front,
gold-tone bar detailing at the ankle straps, rear zip fastenings and
4.7″ stiletto heels.<br />
<img alt="elie-saab-strappy-sandals" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-241835 " height="534" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/elie-saab-strappy-sandals.jpg" width="400" /><br />
Hot!<br />
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<img alt="nina-dobrev-cosmopolitan-summer-bash-julien-macdonald-fall-2013-dress-elie-saab-clutch-sandals-3" class="aligncenter wp-image-241814
" height="623" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nina-dobrev-cosmopolitan-summer-bash-julien-macdonald-fall-2013-dress-elie-saab-clutch-sandals-3.jpg" width="548" /></div>
What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="nina-dobrev-cosmopolitan-summer-bash-julien-macdonald-fall-2013-dress-elie-saab-clutch-sandals-2" class="aligncenter
wp-image-241801" height="779" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/nina-dobrev-cosmopolitan-summer-bash-julien-macdonald-fall-2013-dress-elie-saab-clutch-sandals-2.jpg" width="557" /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
*<strong>Julianne Hough</strong> was also
spotted at the bash in a <a href="http://www.camillaandmarc.com/" sl-processed="1" target="_blank">Camilla and Marc</a>
dress and $143 <a href="http://rstyle.me/%7EHq97" sl-processed="1" target="_blank">B Brian Atwood Merritta Sandals</a>. What do you think
of her look?</div>
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@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-86109440036717359682013-06-16T11:48:00.000-07:002013-06-16T11:48:00.168-07:00Photos from Mai Atafo’s “Dream Wedding II” Event in Lagos<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-31.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (3)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-31-425x600.jpg" width="425" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<em>What a star-studded event!</em></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Thursday 13th June, 2013 saw
the unveiling of <strong>Mai Atafo</strong>‘s “<strong>Grandeur
Collection” </strong>in grand style at his <em>glam-tastic <strong>‘Dream
Wedding II”</strong></em> event at Landmark Village, Oniru.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
As promised, the show maintained its
real-life elements and it was so riveting that the audience felt like
they were all part of a beautiful and very romantic movie. Each of the
love stories between the celebrity couples was well portrayed from the
wedding ceremony, all the way to the reception.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
And, just like how <strong>Uti Nwachukwu</strong>
& <strong>Munachi Abii</strong> stole the show last year with their
million dollar kiss, <strong>Chris Attoh</strong> and the bedazzling <strong>Isio
Wanogho </strong>rocked the house with theirs.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The show also had Nigerian music stars <strong>M.I,
Waje, Praiz, Seyi Shay</strong> and<strong> Timi Dakolo</strong>,
amongst others, delivering outstanding performances on the runway. One
of the huge surprises of the night was when Nollywood starlet, <strong>O.C.
Ukeje</strong> delivered an amazing vocal rendition.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The runway saw the likes of <strong>Chris
Attoh</strong>, <strong>Ebuka Obi-Uchendu</strong>, <strong>Gbenro
Ajibade</strong>, <strong>Lynxxx</strong>, <strong>Joseph Benjamin</strong>,<strong>Banky
W</strong>, <strong>Tosin Martins</strong>, <strong>DJ Xclusive</strong> and<strong> OC
Ukeje</strong>; as well as such stunning women as <strong>Isio Wanogho</strong>,<strong>Yvonne
Nelson</strong>, <strong>Eku Edewor</strong>, <strong>Beverly Naya</strong> and <strong>Tobi
Oyelakin</strong>.</div>
<br />
<em>Check out some of the couples!</em><br />
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="Mai
Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (8)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-8-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Banky W &
Yvonne Nelson</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 463px;">
<a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-11.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (1)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-11-453x600.jpg" width="453" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">
Beverly Naya
& Gbenro Ajibade</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 410px;">
<a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-3.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (3)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-3-400x600.jpg" width="400" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">
Eku Edewor
& Lynxxx</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 435px;">
<a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-31.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (3)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-31-425x600.jpg" width="425" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">
Isio Wanogho
& Chris Attoh</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 410px;">
<a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-81.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (8)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-81-400x600.jpg" width="400" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">
Seyi Shay &
Timi Dakolo</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 441px;">
<a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-21.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (2)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-21-431x600.jpg" width="431" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">
Joseph Benjamin
& Tobi Oyelakin</div>
</div>
<strong><em>More Photos!</em></strong><br />
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_241909" style="width: 610px;">
<a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-6.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II -
June 2013 - BellaNaija (6)" class="size-large wp-image-241909" height="400" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-6-600x400.jpg" width="600" /></a><div class="wp-caption-text">
Praiz &
Waje</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 448px;">
<img alt="Mai
Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (10)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-10-438x600.jpg" width="438" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
M.I Abaga</div>
</div>
<a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-2.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (2)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-2-400x600.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-91.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (9)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-91-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><br />
</a><a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-12.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (1)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-12-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><br />
</a><a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-32.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (3)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-32-400x600.jpg" width="400" /></a><a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-4.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (4)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-4-405x600.jpg" width="405" /></a><br />
<a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-51.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream
Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (5)" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241942" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-51-400x600.jpg" width="400" /></a> <a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-61.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream
Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (6)" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241943" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-61-400x600.jpg" width="400" /></a> <a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-7.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream
Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (7)" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241944" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-7-400x600.jpg" width="400" /></a><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II -
June 2013 - BellaNaija (5)" height="400" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-5-600x400.jpg" width="600" /><a href="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-9.jpg"><img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (9)" height="400" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-9-600x400.jpg" width="600" /></a><br />
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 610px;">
<img alt="Mai Atafo Dream Wedding II - June 2013 - BellaNaija (1)" height="400" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Mai-Atafo-Dream-Wedding-II-June-2013-BellaNaija-1-600x400.jpg" width="600" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Mai Atafo</div>
</div>
@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-69431941624263947522013-06-15T11:50:00.001-07:002013-06-16T10:58:17.923-07:0025 Years On…! Fashion Icon Deola Sagoe covers Genevieve Magazine’s June 2013 Issue<br />
<div class="entry">
<img alt="Deola Sagoe covers
Genevieve Magazine June 2013 Issue - BellaNaija" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-241687" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deola-Sagoe-covers-Genevieve-Magazine-June-2013-Issue-BellaNaija-448x600.jpg" width="448" /><br />
Just like the cover reads, <b>Deola Sagoe</b> is sitting
pretty as a true fashion icon.<br />
The internationally acclaimed designer of self named design label
glows on the cover of <b>Genevieve Magazine</b>‘s June 2013
issue in a black ball gown and gold heels.<br />
Deola who kicked off her “fashion game” 25 years ago has been
creating critically acclaimed luxe collections, with stars including <b>Anika
Noni Rose</b>, <b>Nike Oshinowo</b> and <b>Ojy Okpe</b>
rocking her pieces at major red carpet events.<br />
She sits down with the lifestyle publication to speak on all things
Deola and fashion (of course).<br />
<img alt="Deola Sagoe covers
Genevieve Magazine June 2013 Issue - BellaNaija01" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-241690" height="537" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Deola-Sagoe-covers-Genevieve-Magazine-June-2013-Issue-BellaNaija01.jpg" width="480" /><br />
The issue is currently available.</div>
@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-44615801928946904302013-06-15T11:25:00.001-07:002013-06-15T11:25:04.050-07:00Show Review: Cushnie et Ochs Resort 2014<!-- starts storycontent -->
<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-227315" height="675" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014.jpg" width="450" /><br />
<a href="http://www.cushnieetochs.com/" target="_blank">Cushnie et
Ochs</a> live and breathe their designs: wearing them not just to take
their runway bows, but also while out and about in events. The
ridiculously good-looking twosome took to the 2013 CFDA Awards in two
gowns from their very own Resort 2014 collection and now the entire host
of designs is up for viewing. Spilling over with the body-hugging
silhouettes, cutout detailing, and sharp tailoring that the brand has
become known for, the duo’s latest pieces are sure to gain an entirely
new set of fans.<br />
<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-1" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-227318" height="675" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-1.jpg" width="450" /><br />
<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-2" class="aligncenter size-full
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Cutouts have become something of a Cushnie et Ochs signature and the
edgy detail is everywhere from pristine white one-shoulder frocks to red
carpet-ready gowns in eye-catching hues.<br />
<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-4" class="aligncenter size-full
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<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-5" class="aligncenter size-full
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<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-7" class="aligncenter size-full
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<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-8" class="aligncenter size-full
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<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-9" class="aligncenter size-full
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Leather is truly showing staying power in fashion! The texture rears
its proverbial head on mesh panel dresses, curve-hugging numbers, and
sexy LBDs here, for the more daring fashionista.<br />
<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-15" class="aligncenter size-full
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<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-16" class="aligncenter size-full
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<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-17" class="aligncenter size-full
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The duo is adding a couple of swimwear pieces into their collection
for the season, which makes perfect sense considering their predilection
for sultry showings of skin.<br />
<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-23" class="aligncenter size-full
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Not to fret: there are options for those with a more minimalist and
pared-down style. A number of sheath and trouser options can easily fold
into any modern day woman’s wardrobe easily for everyday wear.<br />
<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-11" class="aligncenter size-full
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<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-12" class="aligncenter size-full
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With each season, the brand becomes more of a celeb favorite and the
offerings present a few gowns for Hollywood’s most stylish. A navy
patent number with a plunging neckline is among my favorite pieces:
absolute perfection when paired with a sleek chignon and red lips.<br />
<img alt="cushnie-et-ochs-resort-2014-19" class="aligncenter size-full
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Thoughts on Cushnie et Ochs’s latest collection?@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-84714477474182281332013-06-15T11:07:00.000-07:002013-06-15T11:07:35.840-07:00Fashionista For The Month of June!..We’re ending our week with a southern treat. Check out <strong>Courtney</strong>
from <strong>South Carolina</strong>:<br />
<img alt="FBOD-061413" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228123" height="600" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/FBOD-061413.jpg" width="574" /><br />
She says, ” <em>I describe myself as a girl next door…”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="3 Courtney from South Carolina" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228127" height="911" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/3-Courtney-from-South-Carolina.jpg" width="468" /><br />
<em>“… in search for a bit of glamour in my everyday life.”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="8 Courtney from South Carolina" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228131" height="900" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/8-Courtney-from-South-Carolina.jpg" width="672" /><br />
<em>” I would consider my style to be modestly chic.”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="4 Courtney from South Carolina" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228128" height="804" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/4-Courtney-from-South-Carolina.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<em>” I am a college student on a budget…”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="1 Courtney from South Carolina" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228125" height="803" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/1-Courtney-from-South-Carolina.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<em>“… so everything I wear is always affordable.”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="5 Courtney from South Carolina" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228129" height="979" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/5-Courtney-from-South-Carolina.jpg" width="528" /><br />
<em>” I have an appreciation for prints and textures, but a lot of the
time, I keep it minimal.”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="7 Courtney from South Carolina" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228130" height="900" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/7-Courtney-from-South-Carolina.jpg" width="538" /><br />
<em>” I also tend to gravitate towards trends that are ultra feminine,
such as floral prints or peplum.”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="6 Courtney from South Carolina" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228124" height="900" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/6-Courtney-from-South-Carolina.jpg" width="482" /><br />
<em>” Heres my blog where I write about everything beauty related!: <a href="http://fiend4beauty.com/" target="_blank">Fiend4beauty.com</a> and
my instagram is @<a href="http://instagram.com/fiend4beauty" target="_blank">fiend4beauty</a>“</em><br />
<img alt="2 Courtney from South Carolina" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-228126" height="945" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2-Courtney-from-South-Carolina.jpg" width="616" /><br />
Wow! What a fab way to end the week! The colors, the patterns, the
peplums…consider me inspired!<br />
What do you think?<br />
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<em><strong>Fashionista of the Week/Month</strong> is a feature
showcasing the singular style of my Readers. </em><em>Send
your name, location, a description of your style, and 6-8 clear,
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Images submitted may be featured on Facebook or Twitter. Comments can be
harsh, so bring your A game!</em>.@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-8401559763499805162013-05-22T08:50:00.001-07:002013-05-22T08:50:44.653-07:00How Do You Wear It? Spring 2013′s White Pumps TrendWhile we love to see how celebs are styled, it’s sometimes more
interesting to see how real girls rip runway trends.<br />
On today’s tap? <strong>White Pumps</strong>.<br />
Let’s see what you guys sent in!<br />
<br />
<img alt="how to you wear white pumps spring 2013" class="aligncenter
size-full wp-image-222685" height="720" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/how-to-you-wear-white-pumps-spring-2013.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>Nigeria</strong> resident <strong>Adaku</strong> from the
blog <a href="http://thirdworldprofashional.com/" target="_blank">ThirdWorldProfashional.com</a>
paired a <a href="http://www.ctshirts.com/Default.aspx?q=%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C" target="_blank">Charles Tyrwhitt mens shirt</a> and <a href="http://www.topshop.com/" target="_blank">Topshop</a> Leigh jeans
with <a href="http://www.asos.com/" target="_blank">ASOS</a> white ankle
strap pumps.<br />
<br />
<img alt="how do you wear it spring 2013 white pumps trend" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-222629" height="900" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/how-do-you-wear-it-spring-2013-white-pumps-trend.jpg" width="500" /><br />
<strong>Hilary</strong> offset a <a href="http://www.bcbg.com/" target="_blank">BCBG</a> skirt and a <a href="http://www.prabalgurung.com/" target="_blank">Prabal Gurung</a> for
<a href="http://www.target.com/" target="_blank">Target</a> shirt with
white <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/2aq6jhkw" target="_blank">Jeffrey
Campbell shoes from Nasty Gal</a>.<br />
<img alt="brittany university of souther mississippi how do you wear white
pumps spring 2013" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-222686" height="612" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/brittany-university-of-souther-mississippi-how-do-you-wear-white-pumps-spring-2013.jpg" width="612" /><br />
<a href="http://www.usm.edu/" target="_blank">University of Southern
Mississippi</a> student <strong>Brittany</strong> submitted this pic, to
show us, <em>“How the South wears white pumps.”</em><br />
<img alt="jaz how do you wear white pumps spring 2013" class="aligncenter
size-full wp-image-222687" height="800" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jaz-how-do-you-wear-white-pumps-spring-2013.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>Jaz </strong>(Instagram @<a href="http://instagram.com/ilovejazzz" target="_blank">IloveJazzz</a>)
loves this section! She accessorized a black tank and slim pencil skirt
with cap toe <a href="http://www.topshop.com/" target="_blank">Topshop</a>
pumps.<br />
<img alt="miss munrow how do you wear white pumps" class="aligncenter
size-full wp-image-222688" height="585" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/miss-munrow-how-do-you-wear-white-pumps.png" width="486" /><br />
And lastly, though these aren’t pumps, I thought this entry would
qualify! <strong>Missus Monroe</strong> from the blog <a href="http://soul-of-a-lion.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Soul of a Lion</a>
accented a matching <a href="http://rstyle.me/%7Ew1tR" target="_blank">Dutch
Wax bustier</a> and <a href="http://rstyle.me/%7Ew1vy" target="_blank">skirt</a>
from <a href="http://rstyle.me/%7Ew1tR" target="_blank">Forever 21</a>
with <a href="http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/" target="_blank">Urban
Outfitters</a> white sandals.<br />
We still have a smattering of trends left to showcase, so send us
your pix (don’t be scurred!). <a href="http://fashionbombdaily.com/2013/03/12/spring-2013-fashion-trends-what-they-are-and-how-to-wear-them-ruffles-90s-revival-checks-and-more/" target="_blank">Ruffles, check prints, crop tops</a>…we still have a
few to cover. If you think you worked it out, send your outfits images
to <a href="mailto:crantzblog@gmail.com">crantzblog@gmail.com</a>
to be included in our next <a href="http://fashionbombdaily.com/category/how-do-you-wear-it/" target="_blank">How Do You Wear It?</a> feature.<br />
What did you think of this week’s options?@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-801786728842247372013-05-22T08:47:00.004-07:002013-05-22T08:47:38.226-07:00Hot! or Hmm… Selita Ebanks’s 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival Blood Ties Premiere Yellow Embellished Gown<strong>Selita Ebanks</strong> graced the red carpet at the 66th
Annual Cannes Film Festival premiere of <em>Blood Ties</em>. A yellow
embellished gown by <a href="http://www.gabrielacadena.com/" target="_blank">Gabriela Cadena</a> was her look of choice for the
evening.<br />
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<img alt="Hot-or-Hmm-Selita-Ebanks-66th-Annual-Cannes-Film-Festival-Blood-Ties-Premiere-Cadena
Gabriela-Yellow-Gown" class="aligncenter size-full
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She served face in a red lip and neatly
done updo. Yes!<br />
<img alt="Selita-Ebanks-Cannes-Film-Festival" class="aligncenter size-full
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Get into that train!<br />
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She arrived on the arm of <strong>Eli Mizrahi</strong>.<br />
<img alt="'Blood Ties' Premiere - The 66th Annual Cannes
Film Festival" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-222519" height="399" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Selita-Ebanks-Cannes-Film-Festival-Yellow-gown.jpg" width="600" />@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-9524101098507829722013-05-22T08:47:00.002-07:002013-05-22T08:47:22.566-07:00Tiwa Savage, Anna Kendrick, Olivia Munn, Elohor Aisien, Emma Stone, Sophia Bush, Katy Perry & Selena Gomez in Christian Louboutin “Just Picks” PVC PumpsFrench footwear designer, <strong>Christian
Louboutin</strong> has captivated women around the world with his
stunning creations with thousands including celebrities rocking them on a
daily basis.
<br />
From his design label’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection, we have 8
gorgeous ladies, A<strong>nna Kendrick, Olivia Munn, Tiwa Savage, Katy
Perry, Elohor Aisien, Selena Gomez</strong> and <strong>Sophia Bush</strong>
battling it out for your fave in this “Just Picks” ankle strap PVC
pumps.<br />
<img alt="Anna Kendrick &
Oliva Munn in Christian Louboutin Just Picks" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-185606" height="436" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Anna-Kendrick-Oliva-Munn-in-Christian-Louboutin-Just-Picks-600x436.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>Anna Kendrick & Olivia Munn</strong><br />
<em>Twilight</em> star, Anna Kendrick was the first star to give
Christian Louboutin’s “Just Picks” ankle strap PVC pumps its red carpet
debut. The 27 year old <em>Pitch Perfect</em> actress arrived in the
shoes at the premiere of <em>“What To Expect When You’re Expecting”</em>
at the Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on Monday 14th May 2012.<br />
She wore a nude <strong>Elie Saab</strong> Spring 2012 Couture
cocktail frock and accessorized with a nude <strong>Edie Parker</strong>
‘Lara” clutch.<br />
Barely a month later, our BN style radar spotted Olivia Munn in the
same shoes. Draped in an ivory one shoulder <strong>Armani</strong>
satin dress, the 32 year old American actress wore the shoes to the L.A
premiere of <em>HBO’s “The News Room”</em> on Wednesday 20th June 2012.
Olivia finished her look with wavy hair and accessorized with <strong>Neil
Lane</strong> jewels, which complemented her shoes.<br />
<img alt="Tiwa Savage &
Emma Stone" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-185607" height="442" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Tiwa-Savage-Emma-Stone-600x442.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>Tiwa Savage & Emma Stone</strong><br />
Last year, Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage cemented herself as leading
style star. Donning outfits from both Nigerian and International
designers, the 32 year old chanteuse is always one to watch out for. At
the 2012 <strong>Complete Fashion Style Night</strong> on Saturday 23rd
June 2012 at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, the <em>“Folarin”</em>
singer rocked the same Christian Louboutin pumps.<br />
Tiwa opted for a white dress and accessorized the heels with a silver
ring, bracelet and clutch.<br />
At the L.A premiere of the <em>Amazing Spiderman</em>, Hollywood
starlet, Emma Stone also rocked the shoes to the Regency Village Theatre
on Thursday 28th June 2012. The 24 year old <em>Easy A</em> break out
star, wore a white <strong>Chanel</strong> Resort 2013 short sleeve
frock with red velvet Rococo embroidery on the bodice and accessorized
the heels with a sleek up do with a side fringe and <strong>Cartier</strong>
jewels.<br />
<img alt="Katy Perry &
Elohor Aisien" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-185608" height="495" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Katy-Perry-Elohor-Aisien-600x495.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>Katy Perry & Elohor Aisien</strong><br />
To promote her movie, <strong>Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D</strong> centered
around her life in Sydney, Australia, American pop sensation, Katy
Perry donned the same pair of shoes on Saturday 30th June 2012. The <em>Fireworks</em>
singer, rocked the shoes in a Versace Fall 2012 fitted bustier dress, a
silver bracelet and wavy locks.<br />
Creative head of BETH Model Management, Elohor Aisien was also seen
in the shoes at the 2nd edition of the <strong>Nigerian Event Awards </strong>on
Friday 24th August 2012 at the Havilah House of
Events,Victoria Island, Lagos.<br />
Elohor accessorized the heels with silver bracelets and wore a pink
top and black pants.<br />
<img alt="Selena Gomez &
Sophia Bush" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-185609" height="450" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Selena-Gomez-Sophia-Bush-600x450.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>Selena Gomez & Sophia Bush</strong><br />
On Saturday 22nd September 2012, American singer and actress, Selena
Gomez wore the heels to the premiere of her latest flick, <em>Hotel
Transylvania</em> at the Grove, California. The ex-girlfriend of <strong>Justin
Bieber</strong> – or wait are they back together? – also stunned in a
white (Versace) number like Tiwa Savage, Olivia Munn and Emma Stone. The
20 year old singer let her locks down and accessorized the dress with a
silver ring.<br />
We absolutely loved her as Brooke on CWTV’s <em>One Tree Hill</em>
show and on Monday 10th December 2012, Sophia Bush dazzled at the 7th
Annual Charity Ball Benefiting Charity: Water in the in-famous Christian
Louboutin’s Just Picks pumps.<br />
Flaunting her curves and new bangs in a short sleeve <strong>Beulah
London</strong> floor length print dress with a slit, Sophia Bush
accessorized the shoes with a silver <strong>Edie Parker</strong>
clutch, silvery eye shadow and simple ponytail.<br />
<strong>The Christian Louboutin Just Picks PVC Pumps - </strong>Christian
Louboutin’s Just Picks pumps retails for $599 at <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Christian-Louboutin-Just-Picks/00505016874558,default,pd.html?utm_source=GAN&utm_medium=rewardStyle&utm_campaign=Primary">Barneys
New York</a>.<br />
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We think they all did a good job with the shoes but tell us who do
you think wore Christian Louboutin’s Just Picks pumps better – Anna
Kendrick, Olivia Munn, Tiwa Savage, Katy Perry, Elohor Aisien, Selena
Gomez or Sophia Bush?@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-19154725404324359542013-05-22T08:42:00.000-07:002013-05-22T08:42:00.060-07:00Rita Ora Dyes Her Hair Blue...
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<strong>• Rita Ora</strong>‘s got blue hair now. The singer took to
instagram to show off her new coif, captioning the photo, “<em>today
it’s Smurf day :)</em>” What do you think of her new hue? (<a href="http://instagram.com/p/Zkkcjgxswz/#" target="_blank">@RitaOra</a>)@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-13542552916770005042013-05-21T12:17:00.000-07:002013-05-21T12:17:00.279-07:00100+ Bikinis, Monokinis and One Piece Swimsuits!<br />
<img alt="Spring 2013 Shopping- 100+ Bikinis, Monokinis, and One Piece
Swimsuits" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-221072" height="1200" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Spring-2013-Shopping-100+-Bikinis-Monokinis-and-One-Piece-Swimsuits.jpg" width="574" /><br /><br />
Summer means sexy swimsuits, and the more options, the better!<br />
Get a head start on your poolside fly with this shopping guide.<br /><br />
1. <strong>Bikinis</strong><br />
<img alt="rihanna fringe bikini" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-221052" height="558" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rihanna-fringe-bikini.jpg" width="470" /><br />
Been up in the gym, working on your fitness? Go for daring in a cute
‘kini.<br />
<img alt="nicole scherzinger bikini" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-221151" height="909" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nicole-scherzinger-bikini.jpg" width="600" /><br />
We hand selected a fun assortment of triangle tops, cut out options, and
mixed and matched separates:
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="434" scrolling="no" src="http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid6761-265931-73&look=30511037&width=5&height=2&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0" width="700"></iframe>
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<div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;">
<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/L-Space?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More L-Space…</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered_transparent.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div>
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2.<strong> Monokinis</strong><br />
<img alt="christina-milian-bikini-body monokini" class="aligncenter
size-large wp-image-221053" height="600" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/christina-milian-bikini-body-monokini.jpg" width="426" /><br />
Monokinis are perfect if you want to show off a bit of skin without
showing it <em>all </em>off. Sexy cut outs can be equally as
alluring–just watch out for funky tan lines.<br />
<img alt="rihanna-monokini" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-112407" height="760" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/rihanna-monokini-530x760.jpg" width="530" /><br />
Check out our picks:<br />
<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 191); display: block; position: relative; width: 700px;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="434" scrolling="no" src="http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid6761-265931-73&look=30523539&width=5&height=2&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0" width="700"></iframe>
<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;">
<div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;">
<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Herve-Leger?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More Herve Leger…</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered_transparent.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div>
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3. <strong>Rash Guards</strong><br />
<img alt="Sneak-Peek-Beyonce-For-Shape-Magazine-April-2013" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-205270" height="621" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Sneak-Peek-Beyonce-For-Shape-Magazine-April-2013.jpg" width="600" /><br />
Squeamish about your arms? Want a bit more upper body coverage? A rash
guard is basically the new tankini, made popular, no doubt, by <a href="http://fashionbombdaily.com/2013/03/18/snapshot-beyonce-for-shape-magazine-april-2013-full-spread/" target="_blank">Beyonce’s Shape Magazine cover</a>. If you want to try
the surfer’s staple, get the look with these:<br />
<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 191); display: block; position: relative; width: 700px;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="434" scrolling="no" src="http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid6761-265931-73&look=30523615&width=5&height=2&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0" width="700"></iframe>
<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;">
<div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;">
<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/J.Crew?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More J.Crew…</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered_transparent.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div>
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</div>
4.<strong>One Pieces</strong><br />
<img alt="Solange-Knowles-For-Complex3" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-220739" height="620" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Solange-Knowles-For-Complex3.jpg" width="413" /><br />
One piece swimsuits are always a safe bet, and they’re suddenly sexy
thanks to spreads like the ones featuring <strong>Solange Knowles</strong>
above. Make your one piece interesting by wearing one with bright
colors or a graphic print.<br />
<img alt="melissa forde instagram jeremy scott face print swimsuit" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-213151" height="612" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/melissa-forde-instagram-jeremy-scott-face-print-swimsuit.jpg" width="612" /><br />
Get the look here:<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="434" scrolling="no" src="http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid6761-265931-73&look=30523712&width=5&height=2&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0" width="700"></iframe>
<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;">
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Gottex?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More Gottex…</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered_transparent.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div>
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5. <strong>For the Busty Girls</strong><br />
<img alt="kim kardashian michael kors swimsuit" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-221051" height="705" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kim-kardashian-michael-kors-swimsuit.jpg" width="470" /><br />
As you know, I’m quite top heavy, so buying off the rack doesn’t really
work for me. Over the years, I’ve come to cling to brands like <a href="http://www.vixpaulahermanny.com/" target="_blank">Vix</a>, <a href="http://us.asos.com/Women-A-To-Z-Of-Brands-Freya/s0fpq/?cid=3342&wt.srch=1&affid=2365#state=Rf900%3D1598&parentID=Rf900&pge=0&pgeSize=20&sort=-1" target="_blank">Freya</a>, and <a href="http://www.maliamills.com/" target="_blank">Malia Mills</a>, because they offer tops that come in
cup sizes (Freya goes up to an F cup!).<br />
<img alt="katy-perry-bikini-green" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-221142" height="900" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/katy-perry-bikini-green.jpg" width="473" /><br />
Check out a few options for the busty set:<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="434" scrolling="no" src="http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid6761-265931-73&look=30523831&width=5&height=2&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0" width="700"></iframe>
<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;">
<div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;">
<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Vix-Swimwear?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More Vix Swimwear…</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered_transparent.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div>
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6. <strong>For the Donkalicious</strong><br />
<img alt="1337179781_jennifer-lopez-article-2" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-221149" height="425" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/1337179781_jennifer-lopez-article-2.jpg" width="612" /><br />
High waisted bottoms that are cut high will make you look your leanest
and longest. If you’d like to conceal your stallion booty, mix and
match, wearing darker colors on the bottom, lighter colors on the top.<br />
<img alt="serena-williams-bikini-shoot-2" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-221045" height="676" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/serena-williams-bikini-shoot-2.jpg" width="600" /><br />
Find a few high waisted and dark bottoms below:<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="434" scrolling="no" src="http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid6761-265931-73&look=30524094&width=5&height=2&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0" width="700"></iframe>
<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;">
<div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;">
<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Topshop?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More Topshop…</a></div>
<div style="padding: 3px 4px 3px 0pt; position: absolute; right: 0pt;">
<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered_transparent.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div>
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7. <strong>For the Plus Sized Set</strong><br />
<img alt="chastity from dallas swimsuit" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-221146" height="800" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chastity-from-dallas-swimsuit.jpg" width="600" /><br />
From <a href="http://monifc.com/swimwear.html" target="_blank">Monif C</a>
to <a href="http://us.asos.com/Women-Curve-Inspire-Size/zvvih/?cid=9577#state=Rf900%3D1598&parentID=Rf900&pge=0&pgeSize=20&sort=-1" target="_blank">ASOS Curve</a> to <a href="http://rue107.com/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=40&q=Plus+size&size=XLarge" target="_blank">Rue 107</a> and <a href="http://www.gabifresh.com/" target="_blank">GabiFresh</a>‘s line for <a href="http://www.swimsuitsforall.com/Gabi-Fresh-for-s4a-Swimwear-Collections?utm_source=AFF&utm_medium=CPA&utm_campaign=314743" target="_blank">Swimsuits For All</a> (get it <a href="http://www.swimsuitsforall.com/Gabi-Fresh-for-s4a-Swimwear-Collections?utm_source=AFF&utm_medium=CPA&utm_campaign=314743" target="_blank">here</a>), there are more choices than ever for those
with a little more meat on their bones.<br />
<img alt="gabi fresh bikini" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-221156" height="500" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/gabi-fresh-bikini.jpg" width="679" /><br />
Aside from perusing the sites mentioned above, take your pic of these
pieces from various online retailers:<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="434" scrolling="no" src="http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid6761-265931-73&look=30524184&width=5&height=2&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0" width="700"></iframe>
<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;">
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Fables-by-Barrie?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More Fables by Barrie…</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered_transparent.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div>
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8. <strong>Kaftans</strong><br />
<img alt="JENNIFER LOPEZ at a Set of New Music Video" class="aligncenter
size-full wp-image-221682" height="901" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/JENNIFER-LOPEZ-at-a-Music-Video-Set-on-Fort-Lauderdale-Beach-6-kaftan.jpg" width="600" /><br />
No beach look is complete without a few breezy kaftans!<br />
<img alt="kaftan beyonce-music-video-malibu-04" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-221685" height="545" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kaftan-beyonce-music-video-malibu-04.jpg" width="600" /><br />
Look resplendent after your dip in the sea with the following
selections:<br />
<div style="background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% white; border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 191); display: block; position: relative; width: 700px;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="434" scrolling="no" src="http://widget.shopstyle.com/widget?pid=uid6761-265931-73&look=30524282&width=5&height=2&layouttype=0&border=0&footer=0" width="700"></iframe>
<div style="bottom: 2px; height: 18px; left: 0pt; line-height: 12px; position: absolute; width: 100%;">
<div style="left: 0pt; padding: 2px 0pt 0pt 6px; position: absolute;">
<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/browse/Roberto-Cavalli?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0pt none; color: #606060; font: 11px verdana,sans-serif; text-decoration: underline;">More Roberto Cavalli…</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.shopstyle.com/?utm_medium=widget&utm_source=Look+Widget&pid=uid6761-265931-73" style="border: 0pt none;"><img alt="ShopStyle" src="http://resources.shopstyle.com/im/widget/ShopStyleLogo_powered_transparent.png" style="border: 0pt none; margin: 0pt; padding: 0pt;" /></a></div>
</div>
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Now go out and have fun in the sun!<br />
<img alt="plus sized swimsuits gabi fresh" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-221681" height="400" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/plus-sized-swimsuits-gabi-fresh.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<img alt="solange-knowles-jamaica" class="aligncenter size-large
wp-image-109655" height="530" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/solange-knowles-jamaica-530x530.jpg" width="530" /><br />
<img alt="Eva+Marcille+J+Lo+Pitbull+Filming+New+Music+LnMWZhF8hUtx" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-221046" height="637" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Eva+Marcille+J+Lo+Pitbull+Filming+New+Music+LnMWZhF8hUtx.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<img alt="Christina-Milian-wearing-a-swimsuit-at-a-pool-party-in-Vegas-450x450" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-221054" height="450" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Christina-Milian-wearing-a-swimsuit-at-a-pool-party-in-Vegas-450x450.jpg" width="450" /><br />
<img alt="Rita Ora's Dubai Vacation Huit Black Wrap Bikini 1" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-185376" height="622" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Rita-Oras-Dubai-Vacation-Huit-Black-Wrap-Bikini-1.jpg" width="620" /><br />
<img alt="Rihanna' s French Yacht Minkpink Midnight Dreaming One Piece
Floral Cross Back SwimSuit and Miu Miu Culte Oxagonal Sunglasses" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-148870" height="628" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Rihanna-s-French-Yacht-Minkpink-Midnight-Dreaming-One-Piece-Floral-Cross-Back-SwimSuit-and-Miu-Miu-Culte-Oxagonal-Sunglasses-1.jpg" width="500" /><br />
*If you have questions about any of the celebrity swimsuits, search our <a href="http://fashionbombdaily.com/category/swimsuits/" target="_blank">Swimsuits
section</a>; we’ve most likely identified them already.@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-4580372464715146352013-05-20T12:12:00.001-07:002013-05-20T12:12:41.207-07:005 Easy Hairstyles You Can Do with Your Hair!<b>By Jennifer Obiuwevbi</b><br />
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Ever had those moments where you
just don’t know what to do with your natural hair? Most times the only
thing you can think of doing is giving it a relaxed treatment
and heading for a good old High Bun. Well that snot all you can do with
your hair, braids or even your weave.</div>
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There are so many hairstyles littered on
YouTube that can help your style your natural hair making it
look innovative fresh and uniquely yours. With this in mind are you
willing to try seem of these amazing hair do’s with me? Here are 5
hairstyles from bloggers on YouTube to keep you looking good even when
you don’t have a weave on.</div>
1. <strong>The French Braid Fringe</strong><br />
<img alt="Hairstyles to do with Natural Hair - BellaNaija -
May2013001" class="aligncenter size-large
wp-image-229905" height="398" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hairstyles-to-do-with-Natural-Hair-BellaNaija-May2013001-600x398.jpg" width="600" /><br />
When I found this hairdo on Youtube I immediately knew what I was
going t have on next week. It’s fun, new and different for the regular
girl who is used to doing the same hairstyles. Here Beauty & Style
blogger <strong>Shirley Eniang</strong> of <strong><a href="http://www.meek-n-mild.com/" target="_blank">Meek-n-Mild</a></strong>
is displaying a great way to do a French Braid Fringe. The hairdo is
simple enough that it doesn’t look too stressful to achieve and so
unique that it looks like you had it done at a salon.<br />
Check out her tutorial below on how you too can get the French braid
fringe hairstyle.<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Wf4QSPZC1v8" width="620"></iframe><br />
2. <strong>Milk Maid Braid</strong><br />
<img alt="Hairstyles to do with Natural Hair - BellaNaija -
May2013002" class="aligncenter size-large
wp-image-229912" height="437" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hairstyles-to-do-with-Natural-Hair-BellaNaija-May2013002-600x437.jpg" width="600" /><br />
We may not have them here… but we can definitely imitate their
hairstyles. The milk braid is perfect for a day at the beach, an
intimate dinner or just a relaxed day at home. With this hair do you
might need a bit more materials compared to the French braid fringe, but
the end result makes it worth the hassle. Here Shirley is back with a
great version where she has incorporated Xpressions artificial hair
extensions to make the braid.<br />
<em>Click play to learn how to achieve this ‘do.</em><br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/j3Vm1Y7NsNw" width="620"></iframe><br />
3. <strong>Bantu Knots</strong> (With straightened or relaxed hair)<br />
<img alt="Hairstyles to do with Natural Hair - BellaNaija -
May2013004" class="aligncenter size-large
wp-image-229973" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hairstyles-to-do-with-Natural-Hair-BellaNaija-May2013004-421x600.jpg" width="421" /><br />
Confession? I tried this last week and I absolutely loved it. It was
different from my usual side or centre part weave and a fresh look. The
hairstyle takes little or nothing to do, all you need is a mirror, some
bobby pins and maybe a curling pudding (optional). The tutorial below is
from <strong><a href="http://www.luvnaturals.com/" target="_blank">www.luvnaturals.com</a></strong>
where they show you just how easy it is to do.<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rw57c7quZi8" width="620"></iframe><br />
4. <strong>The Hypnotic Roll</strong><br />
<img alt="Hairstyles to do with Natural Hair - BellaNaija -
May2013005" class="aligncenter size-large
wp-image-230012" height="399" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hairstyles-to-do-with-Natural-Hair-BellaNaija-May2013005-600x399.jpg" width="600" /><br />
I especially loved this hairstyle because if you feel like you still
want to do a high bun, it doesn’t mean you cant have fun with it. This
Hypnotic Roll hairstyle looks really vintage and we all know vintage
never goes out of style. Here natural hair blogger <strong>Brittany</strong>
from <strong><a href="http://www.kyssmyhair.com/" target="_blank">Kysmyhair.com</a></strong>
will show us how we can style this up do.<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZgSeSxZ3pJE?list=UUosgYU1sUxg75hmAxqBGlqg" width="620"></iframe><br />
<strong>TIP</strong>: Instead of using the Marley hair used in the
tutorial video, you can also make use of the Xpressions extensions
Shirley used in her Milkmaid Braid tutorial. It would give you a varied
outcome but you can still play around with it to give it your signature.<br />
5. <strong>Twisted Braid Up Do</strong><br />
<img alt="Hairstyles to do with Natural Hair - BellaNaija -
May2013006" class="aligncenter size-large
wp-image-230039" height="400" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hairstyles-to-do-with-Natural-Hair-BellaNaija-May2013006-600x400.jpg" width="600" /><br />
For those <em>gals</em> who want a mix between braids, twists and the
up do…here you go. This retro hairstyle is great when you’re protecting
your hair from harsh weather or otherwise. Here <strong>Brittany</strong>
is showing us this hairstyle and just a quick tip; still keep your
Xpressions extensions because you will definitely need it here. Its
really quick and little or no product was used. Click play to find out
more.<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qbhKvavH-mI" width="620"></iframe><br />
There you have it, 5 easy enough hairstyles that could get your hair
looking fabulous. Tried any before, be sure to say so in your comments
and share any useful tips you might have on spicing up our natural hair.
Enjoy!<br />
@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-86869495805528903362013-05-20T12:07:00.000-07:002013-05-20T12:07:12.239-07:00The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2013 | HOT Shots of Efya, Banky W, Nadia Buari, Jim Iyke & More | Full List of WinnersThe <strong>2013 Vodafone Ghana Music
Awards</strong> held this past Saturday, 18th May, 2013 at the Accra
International Conference Centre. All our favourite Nigerian and Ghanaian
stars came out for the ceremony which also saw thrilling
performances from the likes of <strong>Banky W, Wizkid, M.anifest, Fuse
ODG, Sarkodie, Asem, Kwaw Kese, R2bees,</strong> <strong>VIP</strong>
and others....Source: bellanaija.com<br />
<br />
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<img alt="ghana music awards (25)" class="size-large wp-image-230928" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-25-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Raquel</div>
</div>
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<img alt="ghana music awards (26)" class="size-large wp-image-230931" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-26-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Efya &
Banky W</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Among the winners of the night included <strong>Wizkid</strong> for <strong>African Artiste of
the Year</strong>; <strong>R2Bees</strong> who won a total of six
awards that night; <strong>M.anifest</strong> & <strong>E.L</strong>. If
you missed the event, not to worry, we’ve got you some of the photos.
Check out the full list of winners down below.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<em><strong>Red Carpet</strong></em></div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230835" style="width: 610px;">
<img alt="nadia-buari-and-jim-iyke-at-Ghana-Music-Awards" class="size-large wp-image-230835" height="517" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nadia-buari-and-jim-iyke-at-Ghana-Music-Awards-600x517.jpg" width="600" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Nadia Buari
& Jim Iyke</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230970" style="width: 610px;">
<img alt="" class="size-large wp-image-230970" height="596" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Yvonne-Okoro-600x596.jpg" width="600" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Yvonne Okoro
& John Dumelo</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230904" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (2)" class="size-large wp-image-230904" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-2-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Osei Sika</div>
</div>
<img alt="Jmelo & YN" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Jmelo-YN-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/3-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Chris Attoh,
Osei Sika & Gbenro Ajibade</div>
</div>
<br />
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230905" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (3)" class="size-large wp-image-230905" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-3-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
MzBel</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (20)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-20-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Sarkodie</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230906" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (4)" class="size-large wp-image-230906" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-4-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Nana Ama
McBrown</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230907" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (5)" class="size-large wp-image-230907" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-5-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
D’Black</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (19)" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-19-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
R2Bees</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230909" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (7)" class="size-large wp-image-230909" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-7-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
“Sorkode”
Singers, Keche</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230911" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (9)" class="size-large wp-image-230911" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-9-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Souncity GH
Host, Chris Kata</div>
</div>
<img alt="VGMA" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/VGMA-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230912" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (10)" class="size-large wp-image-230912" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-10-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Naa Ashorkor</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230913" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (11)" class="size-large wp-image-230913" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-11-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Kwabena Kwabena</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="ghana music awards
(6)" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-230908" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-6-400x600.jpg" width="400" /> <img alt="ghana music awards
(8)" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-230910" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-8-400x600.jpg" width="400" /></div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230914" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (12)" class="size-large wp-image-230914" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-12-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Yvonne Nelson</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230915" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (13)" class="size-large wp-image-230915" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-13-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
John Dumelo</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230916" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (14)" class="size-large wp-image-230916" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-14-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Yayaa</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230917" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (15)" class="size-large wp-image-230917" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-15-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Sandra Ankobiah</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230918" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (16)" class="size-large wp-image-230918" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-16-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Keke & D1</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230919" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (17)" class="size-large wp-image-230919" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-17-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Samini</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230920" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (18)" class="size-large wp-image-230920" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-18-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Actress, Gloria
Osei Safo</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230923" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="ghana music awards (21)" class="size-large wp-image-230923" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-21-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Lousika</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230937" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="Fuse ODG" class="size-large wp-image-230937" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Fuse-ODG-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Fuse ODG</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230939" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="" class="size-large wp-image-230939" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kaakie-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Kaakie</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230940" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="" class="size-large wp-image-230940" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Kesse-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Kesse</div>
</div>
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_230941" style="width: 410px;">
<img alt="" class="size-large wp-image-230941" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Lady-Jay-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><div class="wp-caption-text">
Lady Jay</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<img alt="Miss Malaika" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-230942" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Miss-Malaika-400x600.jpg" width="400" /></div>
<strong>Winners!</strong><br />
<img alt="ghana music awards
(1)" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-230924" height="399" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-1-600x399.jpg" width="600" /> <img alt="ghana music awards
(24)" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-230925" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-24-400x600.jpg" width="400" /> <img alt="ghana music awards
(27)" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-230926" height="600" src="http://cdn.bellanaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/ghana-music-awards-27-400x600.jpg" width="400" /><br />
<strong>The Full List of Winners at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
2013</strong><br />
<strong></strong><strong>Artiste of the Year - </strong>R2Bees<br />
<strong>Hiplife Song of the Year – “</strong>Life” – R2Bees<br />
<strong>Hip Hop Song of the Year – “</strong>Makaa Maka” by M.anifest<br />
<strong>Highlife Song of the Year – “</strong>Odo” by R2Bees<br />
<strong>Reggae/Dancehall song of the Year</strong> - “Toffee Pon Tongue”
by Kaakie<br />
<strong>Gospel Song of the Year – ”</strong>Zaphanat Panea” by Nicholas
Omane Acheampong<br />
<strong>HipHop/Hiplife Artiste of the Year - </strong>R2Bees<br />
<b>Highlife Artiste of the Year - </b>Afriyie<br />
<b>Gospel Artiste of the Year - </b>Herty Borngreat<br />
<strong>African Artiste of the Year - </strong>Wizkid<br />
<strong>Best Female Vocalist - </strong>Efya<br />
<strong>Best Rapper of the Year - </strong>M.anifest<br />
<strong>Best Male Vocalist - </strong>Knii Lante<br />
<strong>Best Collaboration of the Year – “</strong>Kano Se Yea” by Herty
Borngreat Ft. Trigmatic<br />
<strong>Group of the Year - </strong>R2Bees<br />
<strong>Best Music Video – </strong>“Lonely” by Nana Kofi Asihene for
CHASE<br />
<strong>New Artiste of the Year - </strong>Kaakie<br />
<strong>Album of the Year – “</strong>Something ELse” by E.L<br />
<strong>Song of the Year – </strong>“Walaahi” by R2Bees<br />
Here are some of the performances from the exciting night!<br />
<em>Check on it!</em><br />
<strong>Banky W</strong> performs <strong>“Yes/No”</strong><br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gk1GZFOXox0" width="620"></iframe><br />
<strong>Wizkid</strong> & <strong>R2Bees</strong> Perform <strong>“Slow
Down”</strong><br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/9WWaet1AeaQ" width="620"></iframe><br />
<strong>Sarkodie</strong> performs <strong>“Y’all Ready Know”</strong><br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/bVNVVRzkfnw" width="620"></iframe><br />
<strong>Wizkid</strong> performs <strong>“Back To The Matter”</strong><br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/_5xaBgp0_Ow" width="620"></iframe><br />
<strong>R2Bees</strong> perform <strong>“Life (walaahi)”</strong><br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zYm3y4WHcgI" width="620"></iframe><br />
<strong>Photo Credit: </strong><a href="http://www.ameyawdebrah.com/" target="_blank">AmeyawDebrah </a><br />
<br />@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-2902112219565146502013-05-20T11:56:00.001-07:002013-05-20T11:56:43.758-07:00Jay-Z Says Beyoncé Is Not Pregnant!
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Last week the internet just about exploded when E! news reported they
had received an “exclusive” tip confirming the pregnancy of superstar <strong>Beyoncé
Knowles-Carter</strong>. While Bey herself remained unbothered, doing
little more than uploading a few new flicks to her Tumblr, hubby <strong>Jay-Z</strong>
set the record straight. Per an e-mail exchange with Hot 97′s <strong>Ebro</strong>,
when probed about the possibility of expecting baby number 2, the
rapper said, <em>“It’s not true. The news is worse than blogs”.</em> Straight
like that! Can we now leave this woman’s uterus in peace, please? (<a href="http://www.hot97.com/black-rican-jew/2013/05/20/flashing-lights-did-news-outlets-get-it-wrong-about-beyonce-being-pregnant-again-audio" target="_blank">Hot 97</a>)@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-57489691366577421142013-05-20T11:48:00.000-07:002013-05-20T11:48:12.261-07:00Weekend Hot! or Hmm…: The 2013 Billboard Music Awards, Cannes Film Festival, and Kim KardashianHappy Monday, its time to feed your eyes with the <strong>Billboard Music Awards</strong>
going down, as well as a number of <strong>Cannes Film Festival</strong>
fêtes. <br />
<br />
<img alt="Weekend Hot or Hmm-052013" class="aligncenter size-full
wp-image-222251" height="1200" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Weekend-Hot-or-Hmm-052013.jpg" width="574" /><br />
Let’s see what these folks wore, shall we?<br />
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<em id="__mceDel"> <a href="http://fashionbombdaily.com/2013/05/20/weekend-hot-or-hmm-6/insidellewyndavispremiere66thannualcanness8t1klvqdwnl/" rel="attachment wp-att-222205"><br />
</a> <img alt="kelly-rowland-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter
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</em><strong>Kelly Rowland</strong> was the picture of elegance and
grace in a silver <a href="http://www.ramialali.com/" target="_blank">Rami
Ali</a> dress. Hot!</div>
<img alt="2013 Billboard Music Awards - Press Room" class="aligncenter
size-full wp-image-222287" height="785" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/madonna-in-givenchy-by-riccardo-tisci-billboard-music-awards.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<strong>Madonna</strong> was the exact opposite in a <a href="http://www.givenchy.com/" target="_blank">Givenchy</a> by <strong>Riccardo
Tisci</strong> creation.<br />
<img alt="miley-cyrus-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/miley-cyrus-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="388" /><br />
<strong>Miley Cyrus</strong><em> </em>kept to her trendy aesthetic in
a <a href="http://balmain.com/" target="_blank">Balmain</a> jumpsuit
replete with checkered panels in all the most unflattering places to put
them.<br />
<img alt="jennifer-lopez-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jennifer-lopez-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="377" /><br />
Surprise, surprise, <strong>Jennifer Lopez</strong> slays in another <a href="http://zuhairmurad.com/" target="_blank">Zuhair Murad</a> gown.
I’m embarrassed to be half her age and not looking nearly as good as
this. HOT!<br />
<img alt="selena-gomez-billboard-music-awards" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/selena-gomez-billboard-music-awards.jpg" width="436" /><br />
<strong>Selena Gomez</strong> was white hot in an <a href="http://versace.com/" target="_blank">Atelier Versace</a> look.<br />
<img alt="hayden-panniterre-billboard-music-awards" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hayden-panniterre-billboard-music-awards.jpg" width="405" /><br />
A fresh-faced <strong>Hayden Panittere</strong> werqs the red carpet
in a ruffled black <a href="http://halston.com/" target="_blank">Halston
Heritage</a> gown and green eyeshadow to boot. I wish her eyeliner was a
little more defined on the bottom, but she looks beautiful nonetheless.<br />
<img alt="kesha-billboard-music-awads-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kesha-billboard-music-awads-2013.jpg" width="413" /><br />
Just when you thought <strong>Ke$ha</strong> might have pulled off a
grown-up and tasteful <a href="http://givenchy.com/" target="_blank">Givenchy</a>
look…<br />
<img alt="kesha-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kesha-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="406" /><br />
…she turns to the side and almost shows you her whole arse. You stay
classy, miss Ke$ha.<br />
<img alt="shaun-robinson-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/shaun-robinson-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="414" /><br />
<strong>Shaun Robinson </strong>kept it safe in a $1,295 <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/z3vkjhkw" target="_blank">bronze beaded fringe
cocktail dress by Theia</a>.<br />
<img alt="sophia-grace-rosie-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sophia-grace-rosie-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="381" /><br />
<strong>Shophia Grace</strong> and <strong>Rosie</strong> brought a
much needed dose of fairy princess realness to the affair.<br />
<img alt="rocsi-diaz-billboard=music-awards" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/rocsi-diaz-billboardmusic-awards.jpg" width="431" /><br />
A sexy LBD was on the menu for <strong>Rocsi Diaz</strong>, whose
short, texturized ‘do is going to take a little getting used to on this
end. Do you prefer her with a cropped bob, or her trademark flowy locks?<br />
<img alt="amber-rose-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/amber-rose-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="406" /><br />
Motherhood certainly becomes <strong>Amber Rose</strong>, who chose a
loose-fitting black poncho frock for the evening. Points to her for
going the comfy route!<br />
<img alt="amber-rose-wix-khalifa-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/amber-rose-wix-khalifa-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="411" /><br />
It was all good until this happened on the red carpet. Thanks, <strong>Wiz
Khalifa</strong>, for this image now burned into my poor brain.<br />
<img alt="andy-allo-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/andy-allo-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="441" /><br />
<strong>Andy Allo</strong> has a lot going on.<br />
<img alt="z-lala-billboard-music-awards" class="aligncenter" height="717" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/z-lala-billboard-music-awards.jpg" width="518" /><br />
This event needed a poor man’s version of <strong>Lady Gaga</strong>!
Thanks <strong>Z-Lala</strong> for filling the void.<br />
<img alt="nicki-minaj-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/nicki-minaj-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="445" /><br />
Good to see <strong>Nicki Minaj</strong> sticking to a more
toned-down aesthetic, but I’m a little underwhelmed by this look.<br />
<img alt="chloe-moretz-billboard-music-awards" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/chloe-moretz-billboard-music-awards.jpg" width="445" /><br />
Hate to say it, but it looks as if <strong>Chloe Moretz</strong> is
wearing her big sister’s <a href="http://fendi.com/" target="_blank">Fendi</a>
outfit. Somehow, she’s not selling me this look, it’s as if she’s
playing dress-up. Love the frock, but I’m not sure if I love it on her.
Hmm…<br />
<img alt="tracy-morgan-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/tracy-morgan-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="485" /><br />
Good thing <strong>Tracy Morgan</strong>‘s still-forming infant was
not around to see him make this face…<br />
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<strong>Chris Brown</strong> was his usual smug self on the red
carpet, though I’m kinda digging his <a href="http://www.versace.com/" target="_blank">Versace </a>sweater. Hot!<br />
<img alt="jenny-mccarthy-billboard-mucis-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jenny-mccarthy-billboard-mucis-awards-2013.jpg" width="377" /><br />
A generously botoxed <strong>Jenny McCarthy</strong> is clearly
taking the ’90s revival and running with it.<br />
<img alt="miguel-billboard-music-awards-2013" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/miguel-billboard-music-awards-2013.jpg" width="429" /><br />
<strong>Miguel</strong>‘s girlfriend has <em>got</em> to be the
reason the man makes such beautiful music! The couple kept it cute in
matching all black ‘fits.<br />
Meanwhile at Cannes…<br />
<img alt="carey-mulligan-cannes-vionnet-day-5" class="aligncenter" height="819" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/carey-mulligan-cannes-vionnet-day-5.jpg" width="577" /><br />
I am <em>living</em> for <b>Carey Mulligan</b>‘s monochrome <a href="http://vionnet.com/" target="_blank">Vionnet</a> moment! The
actress remained unimpressed with <strong>Justin Timberlake</strong>‘s
slickback as she took the red carpet for the <i>Inside Llewyn Davis</i>
premiere.<br />
<img alt="Inside+Llewyn+Davis+Premiere+66th+Annual+Cannes+s8T1klVqDWNl" class="aligncenter" height="594" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Inside+Llewyn+Davis+Premiere+66th+Annual+Cannes+s8T1klVqDWNl.jpg" width="430" /><br />
I really wish someone <em>would</em> try to shade <strong>Aishwarya
Rai</strong> in this <a href="http://eliesaab.com/" target="_blank">Elie
Saab</a> number. TRY IT. I DARE YOU.<br />
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<strong>Jessica Biel</strong> chose a lovely <a href="http://marchesa/" target="_blank">Marchesa</a> frock for the
evening. Predictably beautiful, but I would have liked to see her in an
edgier look.<br />
<img alt="eva-longoria-cannes-2013" class="aligncenter" height="800" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/eva-longoria-cannes-2013.jpg" width="518" /><br />
<strong>Eva Longoria</strong> usually looks flawless on the red
carpet, but this Versace number is a little… frumpy on her? I can’t
believe I’m saying this?<br />
<a href="http://fashionbombdaily.com/2013/05/20/weekend-hot-or-hmm-6/jennifer-lawrence-cannes-2013/" rel="attachment wp-att-222204"><img alt="jennifer-lawrence-cannes-2013" class="aligncenter" height="819" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/jennifer-lawrence-cannes-2013.jpg" width="546" /></a><br />
What’s not to love about <strong>Jennifer Lawrence </strong>in <a href="http://dior.com/" target="_blank">Dior</a>?<br />
<img alt="zoe-saldana-cannes-2013-lanvin" class="aligncenter" height="819" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/zoe-saldana-cannes-2013-lanvin.jpg" width="546" /><br />
<strong>Zoe Saldana </strong>was divine in <a href="http://lanvin.com/" target="_blank">Lanvin</a>. I’m really loving
her hair these days!<br />
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The starving girls got a week’s worth of sustenance thanks to <strong>Doutzen
Kroes</strong>‘s <a href="http://calvinklein.com/" target="_blank">Calvin
Klein</a> look. Hot!<br />
<img alt="kim-kardashian-is-still-pregnant" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-222236" height="906" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/kim-kardashian-is-still-pregnant1.jpg" width="634" /><br />
And for the obligatory <strong>Kim Kardashian</strong> maternity look,
repelete with swollen feet and uncomfortable footwear. Poor Kimmy, she
looks great here, but I know those shoes are <em>killing</em> her. It’ll
be over soon, girl, hang in there!<br />
That does it!<br />
Who had the hottest looks this week?@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-33362933297863918332013-05-20T11:29:00.001-07:002013-05-20T11:29:05.409-07:00Hot! or Hmm… Solange Knowles’s White Ruffled Jumpsuit<strong>Solange Knowles</strong> showed no signs of halting her show
stopping glamour in Cannes when she stepped out in a <a href="http://www.stephanerolland.com/" target="_blank">Stephane Rolland </a>Spring
2013 White Ruffled Jumpsuit.<br />
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<img alt="Hot-or-Hmm-Solange-Knowles-Cannes-Stephane-Rolland-Spring-2013-White-Ruffled-Jumpsuit" class="aligncenter size-full
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Check out her look on the runway below.<br />
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Hot! She nailed it! The tailoring was done
to perfection and that red lip set the look off just right.<br />
What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…@Ms_Crantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010872728969054927noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8159148700441630161.post-86406627976954365092013-05-01T11:13:00.000-07:002013-05-01T11:13:00.071-07:00Fashionista For The Month Of MAY...
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THIS mONTH’s Fashionista goes by the name of <strong>Ms. Sole</strong>:<br />
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The<strong> Washington, D.C.</strong> native writes, <em>” My style is
Simple.”<br />
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<img alt="ms sole from dc" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-215003" height="640" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ms-sole-from-dc.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<em>” Classic.”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="1 ms sole from dc" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-215004" height="900" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/1-ms-sole-from-dc.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<em>” Chic.”<br />
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<img alt="2 ms sole from dc" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-215005" height="900" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2-ms-sole-from-dc.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<em>” It varies depending on my mood and environment.”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="3 ms sole from dc" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-215006" height="817" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/3-ms-sole-from-dc.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<em>” My African heritage equally plays a huge part in my style…”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="7 ms sole from dc" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-215010" height="800" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/7-ms-sole-from-dc.jpg" width="479" /><br />
<em>“… typically expressed through colors and prints.”<br />
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<img alt="4 ms sole from dc" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-215007" height="900" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/4-ms-sole-from-dc.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<em>” I love versatile and classic pieces…”<br />
</em><br />
<img alt="5 ms sole from dc" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-215008" height="885" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/5-ms-sole-from-dc.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<em>” and enjoy expressing my style in the most simplest, colorful, and
chic-est form.”</em><br />
<img alt="6 ms sole from dc" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-215009" height="780" src="http://fashionbombdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/6-ms-sole-from-dc.jpg" width="600" /><br />
Great photography! I love all your locks, but love your slightly
untucked denim/rocker combination.<br />
See more at <a href="http://www.lovelifepearls.com/" target="_blank">www.lovelifepearls.com</a>.<br />
What do you think?<br />
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Your personal brand (i.e. what you
are recognized as being about) is your biggest asset, whether you’re an
entrepreneur or a determined woman trying to scale the career ladder. It
is not enough for young Nigerian career women to just be good at what
they do or to be a great personality, effective reputation management is
essential to make it in the big time and avoid any damaging slurs and
assumptions about how you got there.</div>
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So how do we do this?</div>
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<strong>Understand & Live the Brand</strong><br />
International makeup megastar <strong>Eryca Freemantle</strong> stresses
the importance of developing your personal brand early and as soon as
you can afford to, bringing in professionals to help you develop and
project it. Ultimately the responsibility lies with the individual.
However, “Eryca Freemantle is a global brand, makeup artist to
celebrities and consultant to major mainstream makeup brands. A teacher
and trainer to students from across the world. I had to learn very early
on what a personal brand is and what it means. I would say ultimately
that at all times you should reflect your brand. Seek 3 to 4 personal
brand developers to advice you accordingly. Your reputation follows you.
he best will only want the best. Be the champion to your brand and your
purpose.”</div>
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<strong>Be Consistent</strong><br />
<strong>Ronke Ige</strong>, Founder of Emi & Ben skincare says the
best piece of business advice she’s ever received is “To strive for
consistency in everything from your brand’s “tone of voice” and
personality to how your company goes about its daily business.”
Consistency reinforces the core values that you stand for and creates an
authentic message that reinforces people’s perceptions of your personal
and professional integrity.</div>
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<strong>Turn Beauty into a Business
Asset</strong><br />
Nigeria’s leading female entrepreneurs are often glamorous and stylish
women as well is being incredibly intelligent, and business savvy;
unfortunately there will always be poisonous people who’ll try and use
this combination against them to damage their personal brand. The key is
to challenge these assumptions and make your femininity an asset, not
something to be circumnavigated or hidden.</div>
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<strong>Nike Oshinowo</strong> is no
stranger to controversial slurs about how her looks may have superseded
her talents in achieving her incontrovertible successes as a female
entrepreneur. The former beauty queen hit back at her critics with a
frank interview in the April issue of TW Magazine and now leads a
workshop on “Challenging perceptions to create profit – Translating your
femininity, beauty and lifestyle into credible business ventures”.</div>
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<strong>Always Deliver on Your Brand
Promise</strong><br />
Super successful business leader <strong>Chichi Nwoko</strong>, who
brought Nigerian Idol to our shores, says “With regards to personal
branding, it is the single most important thing one has to do as an
entrepreneur. One should determine the specific thing(s) that one wants
to be know for as one’s brand deliverable promise at any time. While
there may be circumstances beyond one’s control to deliver promptly on
one’s brand promise especially, given the structural hindrances which
are often prevalent in such developing countries as Nigeria, it is
nevertheless crucial that one should strive not to lower one’s standards
and integrity.”</div>
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Whatever you decide your personal brand
is, it should be easily identifiable with the real you that your friends
and family recognise. It’s a lot easier to create a consistent,
authentic story when you’re projecting your best side as opposed to
trying to be someone totally different.</div>
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You can meet Nike Oshinowo, Chichi
Nwoko, Eryca Freemantle, Ronke Ige and many more women like them who’ve
successfully created powerful personal brands at the Women in West
Africa Entrepreneurship conference taking place 20-22nd June, 2013 in
the Eko Hotel and Wheatbaker Hotel in Lagos. For more information visit <a href="http://wowenigeria.com/?utm_source=Bella%20Naija&utm_medium=hyperlink&utm_campaign=Article%202" target="_blank">www.wowenigeria.com</a>.</div>
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<i>Source: Bellanaija.com </i></div>
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