MTN LFDW 2012; MY TOP 10 LOOKS OFF THE RUNWAY

The MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week has come and gone, and it was one of the most exciting weeks for me in a long time. I worked backstage, met so many interesting people, and in total had a really nice time. Spent all my time working beside my mentor and friend ,talented stylist Crystal Deroche, and it made the work easier and less stressful. In all the time I was at the event, I was too busy to take pictures of backstage work or even with the lovely people I met; it's a shame, I know.

Anyway, I am sure you have all seen runway pictures from the event, and if you haven't  you can still redeem yourself by checking here and here. There were so many lovely people, loads of buyers and international press; in my opinion it was a huge success. 

Now to the main post of the day, I decided to do a short compilation of the 10 looks off the runway that I really like and wouldn't mind having in my wardrobe :D. Here they are in no particular order

Alali Boutique

 I like this skirt because of its colour arrangement; its really sweet and not too loud plus the transparent bit at the bottom is simply naughty without being sinful. Love the top as well, the draped neck line is soo me

MTN LAGOS FASHION & DESIGN WEEK 2012 SCHEDULE

The much awaited schedule for the 2012 MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week is out. The event which will hold from the 24th to 27th of October in Lagos at the Eko Hotel promises to be the best fashion event in Africa so far. Yes, I said so! Continue to get a clearer picture of the schedule and see why this event is just the coolest.

SUCHILLE CLOTHINGS READY TO WEAR COLLECTION

In my quest for a fresh, chic and affordable Nigerian ready-to-wear brand, I came across Suchille Clothings. The pieces are simple, young and innocent in form yet daring enough to awaken the female body; what else could a girl ask for?

Established just two years ago, celebrities like Yvonne Vixen Ekwere, Damilola Adegbite, Isio Wanogho, Mercy Aigbe, Ruby Gyang have all rocked Suchille pieces. The brand has also participated in well known events and shows in the country, some of which include THE MAKING SEASON 1, THE LAGOS STYLE WEEK, THE NIGERIA TELEVISION FASHION SHOW.

Have good look at the look book and be sure to add one or two pieces to your wardrobe.

SUPER MODEL OLUCHI ORLANDI GRACES THE COVER OF MANIA MAGAZINE - THE INDEPENDENCE ISSUE

Super model, enterprenuer and mother of two - Oluchi Orlandi looks simply amazing in this independence issue of StyleMania Magazine. I can't wait to see her host the African version of Tyra Banks' America's Next Top Model (ANTM), which will be aired soon. I'm eagerly waiting for it to start, I'm confident of her excellent execution of the her role.

The finalists of the MTN Lagos Fashion and Design Week were also featured in this issue. The show is slated for 24th - 27th October, which is next week. I am privileged to be working backstage on the show, so expect exclusive pictures on here.

INTRODUCING THE CRYSTAL DEROCHE SHOW

International fashion stylist Crystal Deroche is set to launch her own show - The Crystal Deroche Show. It will be aired on her youtube CrystalDerocheTV channel starting mid November. She is supported by her lovely "Glam Squad" composed of Imelda, top makeup artist/beauty editor at Side View Magazine and Bunmi Senior Hair stylist at AVOS Hair.

The Crystal Deroche Show is a makeover show aimed at empowering women by revamping their femininity and self confidence.
On each episode the show will welcome a guest and help her achieve her dream appearance by reinventing her looks.
There will also be news on fashion, trends, discussion/close ups on interesting products, tips on how to revamp your wardrobe and much more.

D.E.A.T LAGOS S/S 2013 COLLECTION LOOKBOOK

Nigerian designer Ejiro Amos Tafari, whose line is also her name has been around for some time, and I have always loved her work. It is with great joy in my heart that I type this post because she now has a diffusion line called D.E.A.T Lagos. She teamed up with her best friend Diana Ubah to create this fun, girly yet egdy and sophisticated ready to wear collection.

 I love how they cleverly mixed materials together to form these interesting pieces and the colour coordination is also very well mixed and matched. Check on the rest of this awesome collection