Archive for May, 2012

R.I.P. Donna Summer

May 17, 2012 No Comments by

Dec 1948 – May 2012 Farewell the Queen of Disco – a music trailblazer and legend. May she rest in perfect peace.

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The Wait is Over – Carol’s Daughter launches in Harrods

May 17, 2012 No Comments by

Hello Carol’s Daughter fans in the UK, I come with glamtastic hair and beauty news. Photo courtesy of Carol’s Daughter Facebook page. We no longer have to wait for trips to the States to get our mitts on Carol’s Daughter’s great products, as they are finally available in the UK and at Harrods in London [...]

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Glad we MET!

May 08, 2012 No Comments by

Just  a few folk we thought killed it at last night Met ball costume institute gala. Beyonce in Givency haute couture Solange in Rachel Roy Chanel Iman with Mr. Tom fORD (Do you spot Lala in the background?)  Riri in Tom Ford source    

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Grey Velvet Boutique, Lagos

May 06, 2012 No Comments by

Grey Velvet boutique located in Ikeja, Lagos inside City Mall enjoyed its official launch on Saturday. Taking inspiration from luxury brand store Temple Muse, Grey Velvet endorses emerging Nigerian designers stocking; shoes clothes and jewellery. The exterior  and layout is just what you would expect from a classy boutique: opulent white, chandeliers, and unique furnishing. [...]

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Anna Dello Russo collaborates with H&M

May 03, 2012 No Comments by

  In non- African Diaspora news today, we had to share with you our excitement. H&M is proud to announce its collaboration with Anna Dello Russo, Fashion Director of Vogue Japan. This is quite an unusual partnership as we all know H&M usually team with high-end luxury brands for one of collections at affordable prices, [...]

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Ozwald Boateng ‘I love Soweto’ Spring/Summer 2012 campaign

May 02, 2012 No Comments by

From the beginning I have always wanted to shoot this collection in Africa, and The ‘I Love Soweto’ shoot captured what I was trying to do so beautifully. Spring/Summer 2012 essentially represents a European take on an African aesthetic, and my African heritage coupled with the setting of Soweto really gave the concept it’s authenticity’ [...]

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