My Christmas Diary

It's been a fun season, lots of parties, outings and dinners.

My holiday season started with work, we had the most interesting client(s) event towards the end of the year 2013 and because it was December it was more fun than work – quite understandable right?

Closing off the work year two weeks before 2014, the festive activities had to start immediately :)

My friend (Isi) and I had planned a long list of activities - slumber party, dinner dates, movie nights, club nights, jet skiing, etc for the holidays and we had great fun doing it all.

Truly a memorable close to 2013…

Things I Love: Christmas Fest

I love any festive season, Christmas especially. Aside the chicken, champagne and cupcakes there are activities that make me want the season to last forever. But like they say, nothing lasts forever, so enjoy it while it lasts.

Here are some of the things I love about Xmas..

- The fact that it's just Christmas and it's all festive and Chrismas-sy (if you get) plus the parties! Oh the parties.

- I mentioned the parties above but the fact is I never really attend parties during Christmas or any time like that. I'd rather sit at home with a friend - watch movies, nibble on sweets, cocktails and wines. But hey, it's all about those loved ones yeah?

- I love the idea of getting that 'perfect gift' for that friend but actually get something 'small' but meaningful to me.

- The Ah-amazing meals!! Hahaa not really, just the fact that I have to imagine the best food this period. Afterall it's Christmas and January is for losing the fat.

- OK. Not like I don't do this half of my time on a daily basis, but this period helps me sit back, take a thorough look at my blog (after browsing through my fav. ones over 24hrs) before deciding new changes to make.

- Party with friends!! Party like it's the last day of 2013 (..duh?)
- I really appreciate the fact that everybody is happy - one way or the other, this season makes us all happy.

- Make one resolution (simple and resolute but covers every other sphere) for the new year.

- Hope for the best in the new year.

- While hoping, I get excited for the fear that grows (literally) in me for the new year. Like, how the next 365 days will be perfect, inspiring and memorable for all - family, friends, you know...what!?

Anyways, visualize and see it come to life..it's all in the head.

Merry Christmas

At Bruce Onobrakpeya's First Solo Exhibition in 7years

Me digesting the beautiful art of Bruce Onobrakpeya

I don't quite attend Temple Muse events - fashion sale, art exhibition and lots like that, but one I couldn't afford to miss was Bruce Onobrakpeya's first solo exhibition in 7years... I mean, who would? Oh well..

It's no joke the man is genius and another to see his great works was unavoidable. So, on Saturday 30th November (after battling so hard with what to wear) I set out - with excitement - to go meet the man of greatness - in art that is.

FUN DISCOVERIES: Weekly Roundup- Top Web Post Links this Week

The weekly roundup is here, below...

The Biggest Fashion Feuds of 2012
This Year in Vogue: An Analysis of the Covers from 2012 http://fashionista.com/2012/12/this-year-in-vogue-an-analysis-of-the-covers-from-2012/

DISCOVER NIGERIA: Nigeria’s Smartest… The Imafidon Family http://connectnigeria.com/articles/2012/12/06/discover-nigeria-nigerias-smartest-the-imafidon-family/

Creative Instinct: Best of F/W 2013 Campaigns - Miu Miu, Kenzo, Max Mara, Givenchy and More!

This is beyond words; love is just too plain simple to explain how I feel about these campaigns. Each campaign here shares clear details about the season, the trend being focused on by each designer and the creative details inculcated by the directors… frankly, the level of creativity in such cases as this impresses me a lot. I shiver, and begin to wonder how they sit, ponder and come to conclusion about the details, directions and execution of these campaigns. Kudos to all involved!

As mentioned in my several tweets about these campaigns, I don’t have a favourite but of all I’ve seen the past two to three weeks, these few have taken a huge space in my heart and I’ll love them for a long while.

Pictures of my top picks this season include;         

DONNA KARAN

Simply ethereal...

SPECIAL : Pyramid of Hope - Opral Mason Benson

Excerpt from my special profile on Opral Benson in October Issue of MANIA Magazine...

Often described as sensational for her enchanting elegance and superlative trendiness, cultural icon and philanthropist, Opral Mason Benson remains an epitome of African beauty and engaging intellect. Adeola Ojedokun takes a trip down memory lane of this woman of courage.

Born on February 7, 1935 at Mason Hill, Arthington - Northwest Monrovia, Liberia to Honourable Johnson Boto Mason and Lilly Melissa Mason they (her parents and grandparents elected to name her Opal (a bluish precious stone with iridescent reflections). They also called her Amanda, meaning “worthy of love”, but she did not like the name Opal for interesting reasons and though her parents thought the name was lovelyshe didn’t. she neither saw herself as precious nor as hard as a stone, so she began to write Opral on her school notebooks and while it took time she eventually succeeded in imposing the name change.

Top Tweets From Lagos Fashion and Design Week 2012

Below is a compilation of few of my top tweets during the recently concluded Lagos Fashion & Design Week 2012 - 

LFDW ‏@LFDW2012

"@HarareMbama: Sneaky coffee from Il Solito and catching up on#MBFWAFRICA and @LFDW2012 #LFDW2012 news #inspired"

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Terence Sambo ‏@OneNigerianBoy

Omotola Jolade Ekeinde Stunning in Iconic Invanity at The #LFDWhttp://goo.gl/fb/obDOm  #design #featured #lfdw2012

Bar Baric ‏@Bar_Baric

Ruth Odutola wins the award of #LFDW2012 YOUNG MODEL OF THE YEAR

Bar Baric ‏@Bar_Baric

#LFDW2012 "@BarBaricSTYLE: @LDACOUTURE LANRE DA SILVA AJAYI just came out on the runway dancing Azonto. lovely collection.

Bar Baric ‏@Bar_Baric

Cc: @JoshSamuels_ "@centjerry: RT @Bar_Baric: The winner of the#LFDW2012 Young Designer Of The Year is Josh Sanuels!"

Adeola Ojedokun ‏@DeBuzz4U

#TiffanyAmber @LFDW2012 is like orgasm with an old lover, easy, smooth, almost same ole but with d most sensational feeling!#LFDW2012

LFDW ‏@LFDW2012

RT "@Selfridges: Basecamp for Lagos fashion week. At the EKO hotel. #LFDW http://yfrog.com/od9edcfpj " #LFDW2012

Adeola Ojedokun ‏@DeBuzz4U

Top trends spotted @LFDW2012 Sheer panels, mesh overlays, stripes, floral prints, sequins, peplums, lowbacks, graphic patterns#LFDW2012

LFDW ‏@LFDW2012

Thank you."@taradurotoye: @LFDW2012 One of the many times I love being Nigerian #LFDW2012"

Bar Baric ‏@Bar_Baric

"@BarBaricSTYLE: RETWEET if you want this design by ISI ATAGAMEN to win the #LFDW2012 Young Designer of the Year.pic.twitter.com/HF5jOoRd"

Selfridges.com ‏@Selfridges

Suzy Menkes frontrow at Lagos fashion week. Its officially on the map#lfdw http://yfrog.com/es3n3ypyj 

LFDW ‏@LFDW2012

"@zandile: p.s @suzymenkes front row @LFDW2012 in Lagos#werq." #LFDW2012

Iconic Invanity ‏@iconicinvanity

Dear Lord, thank you for a productive stress free day. ICONIC INVANITY count down for #LFDW2012

"Taste of Lagos" - The Food Festival Comes to Lagos!

The most respected international food and drink festival currently spanning across 22 cities around the world including London, Chicago, Cape Town, Dubai and other top style capitals of the world is coming to Lagos.

Taste of Lagos 2011 is going to be a celebration of the spirit and haute culture of Lagos, a gourmet restaurant focused festival, a lifestyle based promotion, a fun eating and shopping experience and a premier lifestyle that is not just a shopping and drinking experience but also includes a fusion of lifestyle, fashion and shopping.

International celebrity chefs will be working with locally based restaurants including Matisse, café Royal, Pattaya, Churrassco, Sky Lounge, marmundo, Terra Kulture, Bonzai, Aldi 1, Fusion, Piccolo Mondo, Cactus, talindo, Orchid Bistro, Reeds, Il Sorriso, Manuela’s jade Palace, Yellow Chilli, Wan Tan and many more. There will also be other independent exhibitors in fashion, beauty, art, music, cigar, wine, lifestyle, health and luxury goods and merchandise.

The event is scheduled to hold from 15-18 of December 2011 at the Lagos Polo club.

Italian Wine Tasting at Posh Cafe

Mezzacorona wine and Rotari sparkling wine (EUROPEAN winery of the YEAR 2009)
will be AT POSH for you to simply taste and if u like buy at a discounted price ..

WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR
A) free wine
b) nice atmosphere
c) great food
d) early 6pm ....

POSH CAFE ... ONLY PLACE TO BE ON A FRIDAY AT 6PM

ART: The Making of Coming and Going Before The Walls Crumble By Victor Ehikamenor

Pictures of the making ....

Penelope Cruz Covers US Vogue & British GQ June 2011 Editions

This is simply fantastic! Penelope Cruz on two different magazine covers for the same month...now that's class.

While the GQ cover takes on a classy, carribean french woman look the Vogue cover is more relaxing and look. One word...Gorgeous.

The Issa Dress Party by Duchess

Duchess, a premier luxury fashion retailer that offers the style-savvy customer the best international brands at affordable prices is set to bring smiles to faces of Nigerian shoppers. The boutique which is known to stock clothes, handbags, shoes and other fashion accessories for today’s stylish woman is starting a series of fashion incentives to place the Nigerian fashion industry on the international map and will be hosting an exclusive shopping experience with ISSA, Britain’s premier fashion label. Issa is known for classy, sophisticated outfit, a reason it didn’t come as a surprise when some Issa outfits were spotted on Kate Middleton

Kate Middleton spotted wearing Issa outfits.







The Issa Dress Party will be holding at the Duchess Boutique on Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday 15th May 2011.
On display on the day will be beautiful dresses, shoes, handbags and other accessories from other premier labels including Frank Usher, Badgley Mischka, Marchesa, After Six, Dusk, Fenn Wright Manson, Mariella Rosatti, Aftershock, J Brand, Paciotti, Baldinini, Marc Jacobs, Sebastian, Pollini, Giuseppe Zanotti, Bourne, Francesco, Biasia, Stuart Weitzman and many more…

To attend this exclusive event, please send your names, phone numbers and email addresses to: duchess@onobello.com
Email: info@duchessnigeria.com
Website: Duchess Nigeria
Facebook: Facebook.com/Duchess Nigeria
Follow on twitter: Duchess Nigeria

Pick of the Day : Square Rainbow Earrings

I love these square rainbow earrings. A friend gave them to me over the weekend, she gave me a gist about them; "glass windows from Brazil are recycled and coloured to make small glass earrings with a full-spectrum punch like these ones".
Cost: $12