Eku Edewor is the “Fashion Muse” for the September 2012 Issue of StyleMania Magazine

Fashionista/TV presenter Eku Edewor is the cover girl for StyleMania Magazine‘s new issue. The cover of the magazine reveals Eku in a simple white shirt, minimalist makeup and popping red hair in a bun. Check out the official press release and photos from the new issue below.  

The September Issue of StyleMania Magazine features on the cover 53Extra’s presenter Eku Edewor, the multi-talented model and budding actress reveals all she has been and what she hopes to achieve in a few years. Also is an enlightening profile of Samson Siasia, the first Nigerian to make the Johnnie Walker Walk With Giant campaign. Two great fashion editorials begs the question- Do you want to splurge or save?














 

Credits
Cover
Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Stylist: Bolaji Animashaun
Make-up: Bimpe Onakoya
Hair: Ugo Igbokwe

Smart Splurges
Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Stylist: Dimeji Alara
Make-up: Lola Maja
Hair: Ugo Igbokwe
Model: Eku Edewor

StyleMania
Photographer: Gbenga Akindele-Nelly
Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu
Make-up: Dorcas Otobo @Elite Make-up
Model: Moyin @ Beth Models

BeautyMania
Photographer: Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Make-up: Lola Maja
Model: Shamo Elgaouche

Pocket Squares
Photographer: Uche James Iroha
Stylist: Godson Ukaegbu
Make-up: Dorcas Otobo @Elite Make-up
Hair: Ugo Igbokwe
Model: Oiza @ Beth Models

Source:- Bellanaija


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It’s the pajamas trend!

 

It seems designers are heralding the pajamas as their Spring/Summer 2012 collections. Recently, pajama- inspired dressings have been making appearances in most runways. Designers have reinvented pajamas and they are no longer meant for at-home-wear. This fashion has the ability to accommodate many looks, from classic casual sophistication, to offbeat and sexy.

 From elastic waistbands to flowing fabrics, pajama dressing provides a softer and cosier alternative to denim. While designers such as Karen Walker and Thakoon executed this pajama-inspired trend with full on head-to- toe looks, other designers such as Michael Kors, Reed Krakoff, and Alexander Wang, show how this trend can easily be transferred to nightlife in an understated way.
This simply means this comfortable look is just as versatile as it is wearable and just one of the many forgiving trends that offer comfort for fashion.

Soft, silky and sexy are three words that sum up Thakoon’s spring collection which include floral prints and delicate slip dresses. The Thai-American fashion designer tried layering his collections with a camisole and a lightweight jacket for an alluring look that is office appropriate. In Suno’s spring ready-to-wear collection, wild vintage pajamas in prints were painted across the runway. The brand paired the pants with sophisticated tops that could be worn out to lunch, or a strapless top to show off well-toned shoulders.

Although Band of Outsiders included full on pajamas in their collection, it would be wise for anyone who goes for their collection to keep the look in the bedroom or wear them as separates.

Dolce & Gabbana unveiled a twist on the masculine-influenced approach to women’s fashion by taking the classic men’s pajama and creating outfits women can wear to the office and even to formal gala event.
Want to partake of this pajamas trend? Find pants, which look like pajamas and combine them with a silk shirt or a shirt with the same pattern. It’s a fun look, but it is best you go with pajama pants only, because if you go for full on pajamas, people might misunderstand you.

So play safe by:
•         Thinking casual ease: Pair with a simple top with minimal detailing. You always want the focus to lay on the pajama clothing.
•         Be prim and proper: To stay away from a literal pajama look, always ensure that you look prim and proper before heading out of the door. Meaning, make sure you look well-put together, and that you’re mixing up your pajama with key pieces that don’t look so pajama.
•         Top it off with a blazer: A simple blazer is the easiest way to create a sophisticated edge to a pajama. Because pajama is also loose and flowy, the structured blazer will help break up proportions.
•         Be cautious: The pajama style ensemble offers a very casual look, so be careful where you wear it to.

Tinie Tempah debuts clothing line

 

 

Having made a remarkable and significant mark in the world of music, United Kingdom artiste with Nigerian parents, Patrick Chukwuem Okogwu, who is popularly known as Tinie Tempah, is conquering the fashion world.

He is launching his own clothing line, Disturbing London, a collaborative effort with street wear label, MH1. The collection is an offshoot of his record label also called Disturbing London, which he co-founded with his cousin and manager, Dumi. The men’s wear fashion label, which is a surprise collection of graphic T-shirts, sweats, chinos and aviator jackets, which Tinie himself calls urban essentials, has the distinctive Disturbing London logo— a skull wearing a crown.

The designs which are influenced by everything Tinie feels passionate about— London, music and fashion— are a far cry from his usual sharp tailoring. The dapper borderline camp accessories of bow ties, silk scarves etc earned him the coveted prize of 2012’s most stylish man, in GQ magazine’s best dressed men list.

In explaining the rationale behind the absence of most of what made him to be adjudged trendy, the 23-year-old explained that since he was only just starting out in fashion, it only made sense for him to debut with the kind of things he would normally wear from day- to-day since that was the kind of fashion he grew up on.

As opposed to what most people think, Tinie claims he doesn’t wear suits every day and only does when going for an awards ceremony. The clothing line has been described as one part ’80s throwback; that is reinterpreted through the eyes of a new generation that didn’t live through the era of stone-washing and shoulder pads, one part geek chic, and 100 per cent style noteworthy. Even though he is presently hard at work to produce his next album, Tinie has been working non-stop, determined that Disturbing London will not only be amazing but will be a reference point in male fashion in the not-too-distant future.

Bra tops for high fashion

 

It used to be for the beach. Some even came as bra top for inner wear. Now, what is trending in high fashion is the comeback of the bra tops.

They are all over the runway. They are back and in full swing. The bra top enables you to show off your toned mid section. Not only is it versatile, it’s a fun and flirty alternative piece to wear in hot days.

This latest trend first made its entry last fall and it seemed as if every designer was showing some sort of bra top in their Spring 2012 collections. At the New York Fashion Week 2012, the trend emerged in full force when most of Proenza Schouler’s collection spotted the bra top. At the Milan Fashion Week, it was Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace all showing the bandeau-like top. Now, it has officially hit the streets.

The Paris Fashion Week 2012 was also not devoid of this trend. Some cute and sexy bras were spotted on the runway by Versace, Nina Ricci, Donna Karan etc. While each designer added their signature style to complement the look, staying chic was the name of the game. Bra tops were accented with high-waisted silhouettes.

Emilio Pucci, Prada, Victor and Rolf and Versace incorporated the bandeau look in their collection. With Prada’s matching crochet look, it was evident that bandeau is looking to make its way off the beach and onto the street. While his collection does flash some skin, they had a demure sweetness to it that’s anything but vampy. Emilio Pucci and Versace in their designs, took the mid-century idea and added the late 80s effect with neon and subtle studding for an edgier effect.

Now that spring is approaching, many will be faced with the dilemma- to bare or not to bare. When done right, it says both coy and provocative. But at this moment, it says, ‘high fashion!’ The secret of this look is keeping it classy rather than trashy. Oftentimes, bra tops are paired with a high-wasted full skirt. A more modest neckline with probably thick straps or even a small sleeve, would not allow flashing much skin.