Beauty & Hottie! Celebrity Makeup Artist Edee Beau Gives Emma Nyra & Iyanya Fabulous Make Overs for Ping Magazine Photo Shoot

Posted on Thurday, September 5tht, 2013 at 20.10PM By Jennifer Obiuwevbi

Don’t you just love getting glammed up? Well I know Kukere master Iyanya & songstress Emma Nyra now do after their make over with celebrity makeup artist Edee Beau.

For their photo shoot with Ping Magazine, the Nigerian celebs had their hair and makeup done courtesy of Edee.

Describing the process and what she did for each for them Edee said “On Iyanya we just did a little bit of powder to take away the shine. But of course Emma Nyra got the full Edee Beau treatment with not 1 but 3 different looks; sweet, sultry and glamorous to match her many gorgeous outfits. The Edee Beau team loved every minute of the shoot.”

The final images will be published in the next issue of Ping magazine.

Watch the behind the scenes video of Emma Nyra & Iyanya getting made up.
Photo Credits:
Photograpgher: Andrea
Hair & Makeup: Edee Beau
Assistants: Diana and Simi
Fashion stylist: Funmi
Magazine: Ping Magazine

Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2013: Zuvva Spring/Summer 2014

Posted on Thursday, September 5th, 2013 at 20.10 

We are still taking a look at the fabulous Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2013 that held from the 28th to 30th of August 2013 & also where Zimbabwean fashion rocked.

Today, we are looking at another great designer – Zuvva. The design label bright red, green, blue and white hes to the runway in flowing gowns, knee length dresses, structured jackets, brights leggings and overcoats.

I liked how each piece looked very differently from the next and the understated simplicity of each piece. But that’s just me, it’s time for our fabulous BN Style watchers (of course I’m talking about you) to tell us what you think.

Zuvva Spring/Summer 2014 Collection

It’s a Mega Countdown to Music Meets Runway 2013! Win Tickets, Smartphones & Exclusive Pre-Party Invites

Posted on Thursday, September 5th, 2013 at 20.10PM ByJoan ifeoma

Le Reve Events, the creators behind the hit stage production, Music Meets Runway (MMR), has announced preparations for this year’s event scheduled to take place in just a few months at the Eko Hotel Expo Center, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Music Meets Runway has set a high bar with not one but two successful shows; fusing haute couture and buzz-worthy performances from some of the best artistes and upcoming designers in Nigeria. This third season will be called ‘The MMR Icons Edition’, this year the team choose to spotlight, recognize and honor the most amazing and undisputed fashion & music icons that have changed the industry and put Nigeria proudly on the world map.

“It’s our third year anniversary so we wanted to do something very inspiring, prestigious and glamorous!” says Jennifer Olize, the producer of MMR. “We want our guests to enjoy every second of the event and leave with a memorable experience. This season our expectations are high and the bar will be unparalleled. So expect nothing but the very best!”

Last year was nothing short of spectacular with the gorgeous Tanzanian model, Millen Magese and Oliver Twist crooner D’banj as the hosts of the show.

Upcoming designers in the fashion industry like April by Kunbi, Kimono Kollection, Tiannah Styling, Nkili, Andrea Iyamah, David Bowler, Shakara Couture, Eclectic by Sasha, Rebahia and Moofa to name a few gave us timeless runway looks that we still see on red carpets today. Similarly, Wizkid, Naeto C, D’banj, May-D and Iyanya got the audience on their feet as they performed their hit singles on the MMR stage.

The Iconic designer, Lanre Da Silva Ajayi closed the show with D’banj performing alongside. It was truly an amazing fuse of fashion and music.

Selected guests were invited to the Music Meets Runway Pre-Party sponsored by Ciroc Premium Vodka, which took place two days before the main event and was deemed by attendees as the most entertaining party of the year.

Who will host this season? What artistes will be performing and which designers will be showcasing their pieces on the runway? Stay tuned, because the journey has only begun.

For more information please visit their website: www.musicmeetsrunway.com | Email info@musicmeetsrunway.com | Email for sponsorship details: sponsorship@musicmeetsrunway.com | For press details email Wunmi@musicmeetsrunway.com | Like their page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/musicmeetsrunway | Follow them on Twitter: @MusicMeetRunway | Follow them on Instagram: @musicmeetsrunway

You can also ‘Like’ them on Facebook to be part of their MMR sweepstakes where you can win prizes like smart phones, tickets to the show and an exclusive invite-only pre-party access. Follow them on Twitter- @MusicMeetRunway and share your most memorable event from last year’s show.

Rationale of the Black Panther and the Iron Musical Throne

The Black Panther signifies power, struggle, freedom and empowerment of the black race. MMR 2013 is celebrating music & fashion icons who have been recognized internationally and as such have put us (Nigeria) on the world map. “Panthers” are known for their extra-terrestrial strength and these iconic pioneers are determined men and women who are not only passionate but believe in hard work.

The Iron Throne represents the political relationship between both fields (fashion and music) metaphorically. Fashion has always needed music to get to a certain level of acceptance by the public. And this year, as seen in “The Game Of Thrones“, MMR is filled with suspense, intrigue and lots of power; the fashion gurus will literally ride on music to showcase their inherent creativity.

Watch the Music Meets Runway 2013 Campaign video here

Credits
Photography: Kelechi Amadi-Obi
Graphics: Emeka Ihejirika
Accessories: Le Reve Pieces
Head Piece: Ene Lawani
Hair: Lo’Lavita
Hair Stylist: MMR Creative Team (Adebayo Oke-Lawal; Kike Soyode; Bubu Ogisi. Assisted by Noble Ezeala and Ian Auddifren)
Make Up: MMR Creative Team (Joyce Jacob Beauty)
Gold Dress: House of Nwocha
Red Dress: April By Kunbi
White Dress: Weddings by Mai
Black Dress: Mai Atafo Inspired
Black Suit: Mai Atafo Inspired
Models: Makida Moka Uju Nwobodoh Seyi Adetayo Nkem Okorofor Victor Kwen
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BellaNaija.com is an official sponsor of Music Meets Runway 2013

From Nollywood to Wigs! Stella Damasus launches ADIVA HAIR at Code 55 in Abuja

Posted on Thursday, septembert, 2013 at 8.10 By joan ifeoma

Nollywood star Stella Damasus opened the doors of her new clothing and beauty store in Abuja this week. This store is called Code 55 and according to reports, it is a joint venture with Nollywood director Daniel Ademinokan.

For sale at the store will be Stella’s brand of wigs – ADIVA HAIR. The demand for hair extensions including wigs is extremely high in Nigeria. Other Nollywood actresses in the hair business include Ebube Nwagbo who owns Posh Hair.

Code 55 is described as “Classy, Exotic, Affordable” with shoes, clothing, bags and other items available for sale.

Check out the ad for ADIVA HAIR above and ads for Code 55 below.

Will you visit and buy?

The Pretty Bride-to-Be! See Peter Okoye of P-Square’s Fiancée Lola Omotayo’s Makeover

Posted on Wednesday, September 5th, 2013 at20.07 By joan ifeoma

Peter Okoye of P-Square‘s fiancée, Lola Omotayo is preparing for her big day! The pretty mum of 2 was madeover by Elaine Shobanjo of ShoMya at their beauty studio in Lekki, Lagos.

Lola explored a mix of makeup looks from a smoky eye with nude lips to bold red lips.

Check on it.

Photo Credit: ShoMya via Instagram

BN Beauty: All Hail Ombre! 6 Steps to Achieving Ombre Coloured Lips

By joan ifeoma

It is surprising how one word transferred from the French to English vocabulary can cause an uproar in both fashion and beauty. Taken from the French word Ombre /ˈämbər/ which means “shaded”, this trend has being welcomed with open arms and can be seen everywhere – from the international runways and hair trends to nails and editorial spreads and even in food.

To the layman, ombre is defined as the side by side arrangement of colours from the darkest to the lightest. But with every season that rolls by, the Ombre trend reinvents itself. Now, it is no surprise to see complimentary colours in different tones and families used.

Surprising to note, this trend has actually been with us since the evolution of makeup, but no particular name was used to describe it. More often than not, our encounter with ombre was in makeup, via the ‘two-toned lips’ (called that because only two shades were used to achieve it).
The easiest way to take part in the ombre trend is by sporting an ombre lip. Using soft, pastel colours or vibrant and pulsing colours, this lip can be worn anywhere.

Is it difficult to achieve? The answer is no. It is actually quite easy. But before you proceed though with your shading, you must keep these in mind.

1. It is always better to use a lipstick for this due to the thicker, denser formulation as opposed to a lip gloss which has a lighter consistency and moves around easily.
2. For the first timers, choose colours in the same family e.g. Wine, vibrant pink and pale pink.
3. For the lightest effect for your inner lip, white can be used. Products for this are NYX jumbo pencil in Milk and the white cremes in the MUFE Flash palette and Magnolia Infinity palette.

Now that we have got that down, here are 6 easy steps to achieving the perfect ombre lip.

1. Choose the shades of lipstick you would like to use.
2. Divide your upper and lower lips into 3 imaginary horizontal lines.
3. Apply lip liner to your lips in matching shades to the lipsticks in the 3 sections (with the darker shade at the outer corners and the lightest in the inner area of the lips).
4. Using a lip brush, apply the lip shades generously on top of the matching pencils.
5. The final step is to put your lips together and lightly but firmly rub them together blending the edges of the different shades together.
6. Use a lip brush to achieve a smoother finish.

Need something more visual? Then watch Jackie of LilpumpkinPie05 achieve a dramatic ombre lip with purple, orange & yellow.

If you have any tips on how to achieve an ombre lip don’t forget to share it with us. Have a great day.

Photo Credit: Barbara & 1923 | Sarah Ogunbor | Imancosmetics