Beauty Through the Ages: Osas Ighodaro, Taiwo Ajay-Lycett and Modupe Ozolua for Genevieve Magazine {March 2014}

Photography: Ty BelloStyling: Dimeji AlaraMake-up: Bimpe OnakoyaHair: Ola

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Lorde x V Magazine

Lorde, otherwise formally known as Ella Maria Lani Yelich-O'Connor, is V magazine cover girl for March 2014. Shot by Inez and Vinoodh, Lorde looks herself in black outfit with highlited eyebrows and voluminous hair. 

Rihanna x Vogue US

Karlie Kloss x W, Korea

Karlie Kloss poses for the March and 9th anniversary issue of W Korea.

The American beauty models a feathered and beaded look from Louis Vuitton’s spring-summer 2014 collection. Completing the showgirl glam look, Karlie wears a feathered headpiece with a red and sheared hairstyle.

Kate Winslet Covers November US Vogue in Duro Olowu Metallic Cape

First, I have to point out the 'fakeness' (like fashion non-enthusiasts say) of this cover; I mean, common! This is no good to the beautiful Kate. She's one of the few Hollywood women I adore when it comes to beauty and keeping it real. 

Well, fashion especially Vogue fashion is about portraying the best - what should be and not exactly the way it is.

Therefore away from that, the cover is .... beautiful! Beautiful is the word I use for extraordinary, different, more than pretty or sweet. It's more for things that appear simple, natural and refreshing. This cover is all of these and many more.

Photographed by (who else?) Mario Testino, pregnant Kate wears a Donna Karan black jersey dress that accentuated her curves perfectly and seals the look with a Duro Olowu shimmering violet metallic silk-jackard cape with free flowing locks and rose coloured lips...bam!  

More photos after cut.

Supermodel, Alek Wek Covers Inaugural Edition of Forbes Africa Life

Fashion Stylist, Fashion Event Producer and one of my favorite bloggers, Rosemary Kokuhilwa styled Supermodel Alek Wek for the inaugural premier issue of Forbes Africa Life. It is a beautiful cover, truly African and creatively full of Life and beauty.

#LFW : Drama Queen - Duro Olowu Spring '14 RTW

Hommage à l’Art by Vlisco

I've been procrastinating on writing this post just because I thought I’d need a special moment/period to do – review and revel – in the beauty of this yet amazing, outstanding and breathtaking editorial by (if I may say again) my favourite and leading fabric brand – VLISCO.

Vlisco is beyond fabulous, like I always say they have an amazingly brilliant team that come up with fantastic creative ideas such seen here and lots more; they also proof to be the leader with the numerous costumer relations opportunities they create almost every month.

Not to ramble this time, I believe the brand just speak for itself; bold, feminine, conservative yet versatile, classy, African, contemporary, elegant amongst lots more!

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Double ADELE vs Double CAREY

This isn't exactly a game or comparison idea, it's just away of confirming my opinion that Adele doesn't make a good cover. I mean she's covered two magazines so far non of which look beautiful - at least the way it should be. It's either the head is too big (which is in the two cases below) or she gets bloated, too trimmed, something just doesn't work. These pictures perfectly reveal that and personally I think she should drop covers; exclusive inside profile and such might work well, not cover Adele!

On second hand, is 'The Greatest' - Carey Mulligan who looks smashing on both covers below...she looks amazing on both covers!! Styling, makeup and other props aside, Carey just always is a pleasant looking and should I say photogenic woman. I love these covers.

The question now which would you buy because I couldn't bear to buy the Adele Elle edition at the mall the other day...I'll probably do a survey see which sales out faster.

FRIDAY FASHION FRENZY

Coco Rocha for Jason Wu ... Blow out!

PREVIEW: Samantha Cole London - UTOPIAN LINEAR A/W '13

Preview of Samantha Cole's A/W collection; loving this image alot.

The mixture of washed white, clean touch of class, knit, classy mature-meets-girly makeup and hair and that stare .... simply captivating!

Full shoot coming up shortly!

PHOTOGRAPHER & RETOUCHING: Joanna Briggs HAIR: Loretta Doyley FOR RUSH HAIR (Special thanks to DANIELLE CLARKE, PA at RUSH HAIR)MAKE-UP & NAILS: www.miraparmarmakeup.com STYLIST: Ricardo MedinaMODELS: Natasha Musson & Kayt Webster-brownCREATIVE DIRECTOR: Samantha Cole LondonASSISTANTS: Eva Perez & Jannika Verbuechein

"Come Fly with me Baby" - Karlie x Hermes

"Yes! Spread your Prints and fly Karlie"- What Hermes told Karlie Kloss in my own words...

FUN DISCOVERIES: Top Web Links to Must Read Articles this Week!

Thank God it's Friday! Not that I'll get all the time to do all I have to do over the weekend but just the thought of the weekend tinkles the brain somehow creating so much excitement ...but hey, hey. It's all good, the thought will do but for while at it there're few online articles that are must read for every fashion lover, blogger, entrepreneur out there who's like me.

Below is this week's list of links to fun, interesting, informative, entertaining, educative, etc articles posted on numerous websites.

Enjoy!

Michelle & Barak Obama x Vogue US April issue

Links-a-la-mode:

TRENDS  - A-Z 

Maternal COVER Girls 

Love the all new BOF 

A PHOTOGRAPHER’s Opinion on Fashion Week 

From the Magazine, Queen BEYONCE 

Backstage and Front Row at PARIS Fashion Week

The Top 10 Fashion FILMS of the Season!

Move Over! Siu He x Harpers Bazaars Spring Collections

Siu He models all the spring collections from top designers such as; Miu Miu, Dior, Gucci, Ralph Lauren, Saint Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Haider Ackermann, 

She's such a damsel....

More photos after the cut!!

Ruude Rebel

This remains my favorite Rihanna cover and editorial shoot ever! This is beautiful....just the way I like Rihanna, not too sexy ('cos she's super sexy already), no over-stated anything - makeup, clothing, etc. She's just perfect the way she is. And the minimalism effort here is fabulous; the low cut makes me one to get one myself. The shirt dress look - my favorite. Red lipstick, expensive jewelry pieces like those rings, the sexy body-fitting pencil skirt and in all....the amazing LV pieces!

Wow! I think I just might buy more than one copy.

Thoughts?

More photos below...

Striped & Checked!

Amanda Seyfried in Marc Jacobs SS13 for Instyle Magazine.

FUN DISCOVERIES - News Roundup; Must Read Web Post This Week!

Interesting web post reads this week... hoping to add more to the list 

before the end of the weekend.

Cheers!

Links a la mode:

You Don’t Need TV to Market Your Show - HERE

The New Yorker Magazine’s Cover till Date - HERE

Guys You Need a Scarf Too - HERE

There’s No Limit to Fashion Collaborations = Rodarte x Starbucks – HERE

Nigerian Designers Speak at Harvard Africa Business Conference – HERE

Can Delete yourself from the Internet? – HERE

Creative DirectThis – HERE

Jason Wu To Collaborate With Lancôme – HERE

Kickback: Onyeka Onwenu – The Undisputed Queen of Pop Whose Music Remains Timeless - HERE

How to Rob Africa - HERE
What Bra to Wear with a Backless Dress – HERE
On Kenechi Uzochukwu’s “Men must rape something” article – HERE