Pick Your Fave: Solange Knowles & Kike Soyode in H&M

Today, we have two stylish ladies rocking a yellow silk retro print blouse and matching geometric pencil skirt by high street fashion brand, H&M. It’s our BellaNaija Style regular, Solange Knowles and Nigerian fashion blogger and stylist, Kike Soyode of StyleByQueens battling it out for your fave.

Just before you pick your favourite, here are the similarities of their looks;

• They both added a pop of color to their looks by opting for bright coloured lipsticks – Solange wears red and Kike wears pink
• They both have on a pair of colour block heels
• They are both involved in fashion – Solange is the face of Madewell and Kike is a stylist and blogger of all things fashion

American musician and DJ, Solange Knowles made her mark in 2012 as a global style star. It’s no wonder that she made Vogue’s coveted best dressed list. In November 2012, the 26 year old rocked this outfit at the opening of the new H&M store in the Santa Fe district of Mexico City. Solange, who was a guest DJ at the event, accessorized her retro ensemble with a pair of $740 Fendi color block grosgrain sandals from the Italian label’s Spring/Summer 2011 collection. She finished her look for the evening with minimal make-up, red nail polish and her signature hair.

In April 2011, BellaNaija Style featured Kike Soyode and her friend Tobi’s blog, StyleByQueens (Click to View), where they blog about their personal style and the latest fashion trends. Earlier this year, Kike Soyode wore this same blouse and skirt ensemble from the high street brand. Kike, who let her hair down in a shoulder length, accessorized her outfit with a selection of gold and silver jewels and a pair of colour block heels from another high street brand, Zara.

Fendi Grosgrain Sandals worn by Solange Knowles

Zara Heels worn by Kike Soyode

 The H&M Blouse & Skirt- Sold Out!

So…Pick Your Fave? Solange Knowles or Kike Soyode in H&M

RiRi took to the streets as she left the Roxbury.

RiRi took to the streets as she left the Roxbury. The star wore a simple, but cute look... $625 Alexander Wang Aminata Lizard-Print Leather Sandals, a blush pink cropped short sleeve sweater, and black skinny pants.

EVA MARCILLE FOR KOSHIE O. COLLECTION

What struck me particularly in this editorial is the STYLING and model attitude! In this shoot, Eva Marcille, model/reality TV star stuns in her “freedom” dress shirt (Eva collaborated with designer Koshie O. to create this ensemble) assembled by neoteric stylist, Yaa Boaa Aning. Apart from Eva, the designer also collaborated with Mya and Michelle Williams to create her Woman Campaign Collection. From the reflective 90′s sunnies to the headwrap, the tote and other dramatic accessories, this piece by Eva Marcille/Koshie O. is effortlessly chic and is so on-trend for young ladies who are not necessary “jeunes privilégiés”. We have some of the pictures below!

Designer: Eva Marcille, Koshie O.
Photographer: Catherine Asanov
Stylist: Yaa Boaa Aning
Hair and Make up: Terrell Mullin
Creative Director: The R’ajwa Company

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Business Mogul Angela Simmons took to the 2nd Annual Good Awards, held in NYC

Business Mogul Angela Simmons took to the 2nd Annual Good Awards, held in NYC, to support her Uncle Russell. She was lovely in an all white ensemble, paired with $745 Brian Atwood Adara Lace Up Pumps.

Looking cute and casual in their stylish duds, singer Ciara and Future (who are rumored to be dating) were spotted in Beverly Hills.

Looking cute and casual in their stylish duds, singer Ciara and Future (who are rumored to be dating) were spotted in Beverly Hills. 

For their lunch date, Ciara wore a $59 Panther Crew Sweatshirt by Stussy, black skinnies, accessorized with an over sized bag, and Jordans. While her "man" looked cute, rocking camouflage pants, a Louis Vuitton belt, and this $37 Forever Slant Crewneck by the Hundreds.

QUVENZHANÉ WALLIS WEARING DAVID MEISTER – 2013 CRITICS’ CHOICE AWARDS

Quvenzhané Wallis

What: Today Quvenzhané Wallis made film history as the youngest black actress to be nominated for an Oscar at 9 years old. So like every other nominated actor this busy awards season, she hit the red carpet at the 18th Annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards at The Barker Hanger on January 10, 2013 in Santa Monica, California.

Dress: For the occasion Quvenzhané wore David Meister ‘Signature’ pink lace jacquard double shoulder strap dress with a side ribbon flower bow.

David Meister ‘signature’ dresses are sold exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman andNeiman Marcus.

As you can see below she hang out with actor Ben Affleck, and film director Steven Spielberg.

Most importantly she took home the award for the ‘Best Young Actor/Actress of the night for her role in ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’

Congrats Quvenzhané!

Credit: Getty

RUMER WILLIS WEARING ALICE + OLIVIA AT THE 2013 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS

Rumer Willis Wearing Alice + Olivia At The 2013 People’s Choice Awards

Who: Rumer Willis

Dress:  Alice + Olivia Fall 2012

Where: At The 2013 People’s Choice Awards

Images: Getty/Style.com

EVENTS: LAGOS FASHION WORKSHOP 2012 – WHAT WENT DOWN!

Lagos Fashion Workshop, an initiative of Emmy Collis, Creative Director of “Emmy Collins London” was launched on the 22^nd December with huge success at Hillside Gardens Guest House, 7B, Abimbola Close,Victoria Island. The essence of this Workshop was to instil into the aspiring and upcoming designers the importance of quality tailoring which is sacrosanct in fashion designing. Other segments of fashion such as merchandizing, branding, product placement, relationship with the press, PR, photography were briefly visited during the course of the Workshop.

Ace photographer, Kelechi Amadi-Obi also lent his weight of experience during the Workshop and was present to sensitize the attendees on the essence of talent, passion and confidence in any creative industry be it photography,  fashion or otherwise.

The Workshop was divided into two sessions, morning and afternoon as more attendees than expected registered and it was absolutely at no cost to the attendees.

Partners to this event were Bella Naija, Aero Contractors, Hillside Guest House, Emmy Collins London, PassionistaHub.com and Mania Magazine.

The Workshop will be rotated from city to city commencing with the first quarter of 2013 as we believe ardently that talents could be discovered in the most obscure locations imaginable.

The announcement for dates for Calabar and Abuja leg of the Fashion Workshop should be announced within a couple of weeks and upcoming  designers from these two cities are advised to follow @emmycollins on twitter for updates.

Below are pictures from the event.

 Just in case you missed my Interview with PassionistaHub, you could read it here .

IMAGE CREDIT:
Kelechi Amadi-Obi

Want To Represent Nigeria at Miss West Africa International? Register Today for Miss West Africa Nigeria 2013 | Auditions Start Monday 4th February 2013

D.Sinatra Entertainment in conjunction with Miss West Africa International are set to bring the Miss West Africa Nigeria 2013 to Asaba, Delta State this February!

Camping starts from Sunday 17th February 2013, with crowning of the Queen at the Grand Finale on the Saturday 23rd February 2013. The winner will be going home with a brand new car and will be representing Nigeria at the Miss West Africa International on the 23rd of March 2013 holding at Cape-Verde.

The Grand Finale will be hosted by Uti Nwachukwu and Ejiro of Kiss FM. Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelsonand the current Miss West Africa International will be the special guests at the event.

Auditions for Miss West Africa Nigeria will be taking place in Abuja, Lagos, Port Harcourt and Asaba from Monday 4th February to Saturday 9th February 2013.

Forms are available for download at http://www.dsinatra-ent.com/pageantry.php

Contact: For more information and general enquiries, call Gags 08134305586 or Duke 08037646093 

EVA LONGORIA WEARING MONIQUE LHUILLIER AT THE 2013 CRITICS’ CHOICE MOVIE AWARDS

Eva Longoria Wearing Monique Lhuillier At The 2013 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards

Who: Eva Longoria

Dress: Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013

Where: The 2013 Critics’ Choice Movie Awards

Images: Getty/Style.com

“Politicians will sabotage police efforts in their new code of conduct”- Charlyboy

Charlyboy, AKA AreaFada has said the new code of conduct of the Nigerian Police Force was a welcome development, but feared that with the over-zealousness of the Nigerian politicians who see themselves as Demi-gods, the implementation would be difficult to achieve. Speaking after his brief attendance to the official launching of the Code of Conduct and Professional Standards for Nigerian Police Officers at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja, the Areafada had stated that even though the IG of Police meant well for the nation and the Nigeria Police Force, there were other forces ranging from politics, poor social welfare of the officers as well as the existing mentality of the average Nigerian who sees the police man as a brutal oppressor. He said “even though we all know Mr. MD Abubakar as a man of innovation, there are forces that will continuously fight to suppress his effort. The politicians are out there to intimidate us with the police. One wonders if they will allow this man to do his job. Aside this, the welfare of the police is another thing that calls for great concern. You don’t expect a man who battles with three square meals to relate well with the people. For this reason, the government should look for a way to better the welfare of the Police Force”

Charlyboy who said that though the code of conduct was one of the best ways to sanitize the police about their general attitude towards their professional duties, affirmed that it goes far beyond printing the code of conduct on the pages of papers, stressing on the need for an aggressive public enlightenment campaign on who to report to, in case the police code of conduct is violated at any point in time. He also asserted that with the innovation of the present IG of Police, a public enlightenment campaign would be possible in order to assure the public that the police is truly their friend.

After being asked of his standing relationship with the Nigerian police for being the only celebrity invited for the event, CB as he is fondly callesssd said in the most hilarious way “I’m now a police officer. Don’t I look like them? I think I have so much to do with the Police Force. I represent a reasonable number of the Nigerian youth whom they protect, and I want to make sure that the youth understand the vision of the present IG of police. We are together in this campaign for a better policing” Charlyboy said.

COMING SOON: ISIS FASHION BAR AND LOUNGE!

It pleases us to announce that Nigeria’s first Fashion Bar & Lounge, ISIS FASHION BAR & LOUNGE is launching soon! Expected to be located at the 5th Floor, Best Western Hotel, Victoria Island, the Lounge will play host to top fashion parties, lovers of exquisite cuisine, celebrities, red carpet events, location for shoots and other related activities. Plans for this ultra-modern Lounge have been in the pipeline for over a year. And we have been keeping in touch with those involved (names withheld).

More details will come out soon!

Watch Out!