Friday, May 4, 2012

AISSA MAIGA COVERS FASHIZBLACK MAGAZINE MAY/ JUNE 2012 ISSUE


 French actress Aissa Maiga covers the May/June issue of Fashizblack Magazine. The Afrocentric publication is popular for it's stunning covers and the cover models always have great skin!! The actress looks beautiful in pieces by Paule Ka and Vivienne Westwood. You can find out where to purchase your copy in your country HERE

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STYLE CRUSH: EZINNE CHINKATA


  Ezinne Chinkata is one Nigerian fashionista whose style I can't stop obsessing about. I have followed her style evolution ever since she came into the spotlight, and I can't just get over her flawless vintage inspired style. She is even more stunning in person.
    The first time I saw her she was wearing a mono strap Grecian dress and I kept staring at her because she was sitting across from me. I think she caught me staring and looked really creeped out lol!! I wanted to go over and say "hi, I think you are freaking dope and I need that dress in my closet" but I didn't want to be more creepy. So Ezinne if you ever stumble upon this post, I was that creepy girl who wouldn't stop staring at you during AMFW 2012 :D. I wish I could get more/recent pictures of her to show you guys how really dope her style is but you will have to make do with these.






 PS: Ezinne is a celebrity fashion stylist and fashion editor of WOW magazine. Can she get any cooler?

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Thursday, May 3, 2012

ANNA DELLO RUSSO FOR H&M


  Anna Dello Russo aka dopest fashionista aka my favorite vogue editor (can't contain my excitement) is collaborating with H&M to create a dope collection of accessories. It's going to be available October 4th 2012 and you can bet your Manolos (or Aldos) that I am going to be all up in those accessories. The collection is going to include sunglasses, purses, jewellery and shoes!!  here is what Miss Dopement Dello Russo has to say about this news (notice how I can't stop using dope?)

  “I am excited by this collaboration: this is the first time H&M have involved a Fashion Director in a special project. This is the sign of an important evolution in fashion, and I am both thrilled and humbled to be the one chosen to lead it. I wanted to create precious accessories that are impossible to find. As a stylist I know accessorizing is essential: it is the personal touch to any outfit. With these pieces everybody can have fun, turning an ordinary day into a fantastic fashion day”
CAN'T WAIT!!!!





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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

BIOLA ALABI COVERS STYLEMANIA'S POWER ISSUE MAY 2012


 M-Net Africa's Biola Alabi graces the cover of StyleMania Magazine may 2012 issue, which is titled the "power issue". This Issue puts the spotlight on powerful Nigerian women who deserve to be recognized for their hard work in their chosen professions. Women like Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Evelyn Oputu, Deola Sagoe, Tara Fela-Durotoye etc. It also features a fashion spread with top models Oluchi Orlandi, Millen Magese and Ojy Okpe. Check out picture excerpts from the magazine.








DOPEMENT!!!

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ELITE MODEL LOOK NIGERIA ANNOUNCES THE 5th EDITION OF ITS MALE AND FEMALE MODEL SEARCH


 
International acclaimed modeling competition – Elite Model Look which takes place in over 80 different countries is back, bigger and better for its 2012 edition. The prestigious competition has tremendously accelerated the careers of many aspiring and upcoming talents to become International top models and this edition will not be different.
Elite is offering thousands of girls and boys the opportunity to achieve their dreams and walk in the footsteps of top models like Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, Tyson Beckford, David Agbodji, Ty Ogunkoya, Cindy Crawford and Gisele Bundchen.
The relentless Elite Nigeria team will go to Calabar, Enugu, Abuja, Delta and Lagos for castings from Saturday 2nd June 2012 – Saturday 30th June 2012.
With the Elite Model Look Nigeria celebrating its 5th year anniversary, it aims to offer maximum opportunities for women and men to participate in one of the most renowned  modeling contest and to maintain its reputation of being the world’s most prestigious agency.
At the end of the castings, 100 contestants will be selected to participate in the national contest that will be held in Lagos and after a rigorous screening exercise, 10 girls and 10 boys would be selected to participate in the finale on Saturday 1st September 2012.
Winners are not only selected based on their photogenic qualities, their personalities and their natural beauties but also on their potential to co-respond to current fashion trends.
The Elite Model Look Jury comprising of various individuals in the fashion and modeling industry will choose the most qualified contestants for the finale. The ultimate goal of this contest is to win a place in the World Final set to bring together different girls selected in different countries to secure a 3 Year contract with the Elite Agency.
 
Prizes
Female
The Elite Model Look Nigeria winner will represent Nigeria alongside 80 other countries and will get a chance to win 150,000 USD at Elite Model Finale in October 2012 in China.
  • A chance to win a modeling contract with Elite Model Management Worldwide
  • An All-Expense paid trip to New York City
  • $1,000 Shopping Spree
  • A Spread with a Top Magazine
Male
  • One year International modeling contract with Elite Model Management Milan, Italy
  • All expense trip paid to Milan
  • $1,000 worth of shopping
  • Photo Shoot with a Top international fashion photographer
Criteria
To take part in one of the Elite Model Look castings, applicants must be;
Female
  • Between the ages of 14 and 22 years old
  • Minimum height of 172cm/5’8
Male
  • Between the ages of 16 and 25 years old
  • Minimum height of 179cm/5’11
Instructions
  1. All applicants should come to the casting venues with two recent pictures of themselves – A head shot and a full body shot.
  2. If you are under the age of 18, a parental authorization letter is required at the casting venues.
  3. Applicants should wear as little make-up as possible and wear outfits that show their figures (Ladies – Skinny jeans or leggings and Gents – A Basic T-Shirt & Jeans).
  4. Female applicants should come to the casting venues with their natural hair. False eyelashes or coloured fingernails would not be accepted.
Casting Dates
Enugu
Date: Saturday 2nd June 2012
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Venue: Dannic Hotel, 3 Edem Close, Upper Chime Avenue New Haven, Enugu
Abuja
Date: Saturday 9th June 2012
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Venue: Cubana Bar, 103 Ademola Adetokubo, Wuse II, Abuja
Calabar – in conjunction with Model Lunch Pad, University of Calabar
Date: Saturday 16th June 2012
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Venue: Channel View Hotel, 27 MCC Road, Calabar
Delta
Date: Saturday 23rd June 2012
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Venue: Kayriott Hotel & Suites, Km 3 Refinery Road, Ekpan, Effurun – Warri, Delta State
Lagos
Date: Saturday 30th June 2012
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
Venue: The Studio, 71 Raymond Njoku Str, off Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos
Registration is free; click here - www.EliteModelLook.com/Ng/Participate to download the casting document
Contact: For more info and general enquires on registration and sponsorship;
The 2012 Edition of Elite Model Look is sponsored by Moet & Chandon, Black Up, Montaigne Place, BellaNaija, Cool FM and more

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GIVEAWAY!!!! PRINTED ACCESSORIES

 Hello Peepos!!
Another day! Another giveaway! Online retail store Giddimint (http://www.giddimint.com/) is giving away a pair of matching belts and brooches to two Style Cravings reader. I'll like to just give it to TWO readers but that won't be fair. So I will make it a contest and do a raffle to decide who wins. TWO readers will walk away with these African print (ankara) accessories designed/made by Oremi Craft.



 RULES
1. You have to be female
2. You need to have a Nigerian delivery address

Here are the simple steps to follow to enter the giveaway
1. Like giddimint's facebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Giddimint/6244357619
2. Follow giddimint (@giddimint) on twitter and tweet about the giveaway mentioning them and providing a link to the giveaway with the hash tag #stylecravingsgiddimint. eg "I just entered a giveaway on Style Cravings sponsored by @giddimint ......LINK......#stylecravingsgiddimint"
3. Leave a comment here with your facebook and twitter IDs saying you have completed the steps.

Giveaway closes in two weeks time. Winner will be announced in the evening.

Goodluck!!

CLOSED

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

OUTFIT POST: BLEU


Bonjour!
  Hope you guys are having a wonderful week? I'm sure you have noticed that I am faceless in most of the pictures today, that's because my face looks horrible in most of them. I love the top I am wearing, it's lace, it's brown and has a peter pan collar, what more can one want in a top? I paired it with a blue skirt to give it a pop of color and a pair of geometric hoops to make the look dressy. J'adore!





P:S I got featured on Omoge Mura today check the features section of the blog. And there is a giveaway going on, I hope you enter. Style Cravings is giving away a beautiful evening dress check THIS POST for more information.

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