Ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, Winnie Mandela and her daughter, Zindi Mandela, are on the cover of the December/January issue of Forbes Woman Africa. In the issue, the women share with Forbes Woman how difficult it has been for them to cope since the demise of late South African anti-apartheid icon and former president. The issue also sheds more light on the approaching 25th year anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s release from prison and more
Tuesday, 30 December 2014
BASKET MOUTH MISFIRES IN INTENDED FASHION STATEMENT
Basketmouth tried to make a stylish fashion statement with his suit by enhancing cuffs to the pant but he didn’t seem to pull it off. While we all know cuffing a pant is a trend that has been in vogue for a little while, that footwear kind of makes the top Nigerian comedian look funny. Though we like the idea of folding the pants up to make a cuff but he could have done justice to it if he had worn it with the right footwear and probably in a colour blocked manner with the right socks or without socks. I guess we have to throw it open to you guys, let’s known what you think.....
Donatella Versace Says Madonna's Ads (and Abs) Were Not Retouched
Madonna fronts the new spring/summer 2015 Versace campaign—her third set of RTW ads for the fashion brand (she previously posed back in 1995, and in 2005, if you notice a pattern happening). And while she's not the oldest face to land a major campaign this season, her age is proving to be a talking point, because she looks good at 56 years old.
Suspiciously good, some would argue, given the long-standing tradition of copious retouching and other Photoshop trickery in fashion imagery. But that's not so, says Versace designer Donatella Versace. In an interview with Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera (translated by Glamour), Donatella said that Madonna "did not have her abdomen or arms retouched." She then muddies the waters a little by saying, "I believe that there were only the set and the filters and the rest," because the phrase "the rest" could mean a lot of things in the fashion photography business (i.e. very generous lighting).
But still, Madonna was apparently much less hassle than, say, Lady Gaga, who fronted Versace ads last year. For Gaga and her team, "the final approval of the photo was a melee." As it happens though, Gaga's newest fashion campaign (for Japanese beauty brand Shiseido) is going to be all selfies, and there's only so many filters you can throw onto an Instagram snap.
Top 20 Most Pirated Movies of 2014 Led by ‘Wolf of Wall Street,’ ‘Frozen,’ ‘Gravity’
Pirates have very specific tastes. They love buried treasure, Captain Crunch cereal, and, according to a list of the 20 most torrented films of the year, pirates sure are crazy about superheroes, too.
Variety published the revealing list after pulling data from Excipio, a security firm that tracks just this sort of online plunder. Of the 20 films, three superhero movies — X-Men: Days of Future Past, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Thor: The Dark World — landed in the top 10.
1. “The Wolf of Wall Street”: 30.035 million (Paramount, Dec. 25, 2013)
2. “Frozen”: 29.919 million (Disney, Nov. 27, 2013)
3. “RoboCop”*: 29.879 million (MGM, Feb. 12, 2014; and Orion, July 17, 1987)
4. “Gravity”: 29.357 million (Warner Bros., Oct. 4, 2013)
5. “The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug”: 27.627 million (Warner Bros., Dec. 13, 2013)
6. “Thor: The Dark World”: 25.749 million (Disney/Marvel, Nov. 8, 2013)
7. “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”: 25.628 million (Disney/Marvel, April 4, 2014)
8. “The Legend of Hercules”: 25.137 million (Summit, Jan. 10, 2014)
9. “X-Men: Days of Future Past”: 24.380 million (20th Century Fox, May 23, 2014)
10. “12 Years a Slave”: 23.653 million (Fox Searchlight, Oct. 18, 2013)
11. “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”: 23.543 million (Lionsgate, Nov. 22, 2013)
12. “American Hustle”: 23.143 million (Sony/Columbia, Dec. 13, 2013)
13. “300: Rise of an Empire”: 23.096 million (Warner Bros., March 7, 2014)
14. “Transformers: Age of Extinction”: 21.65 million (Paramount, June 27, 2014)
15. “Godzilla”: 20.956 million (Warner Bros., May 16, 2014)
16. “Noah”: 20.334 million (Paramount, March 28, 2014)
17. “Divergent”: 20.312 million (Lionsgate, March 21, 2014)
18. “Edge of Tomorrow”: 20.299 million (Warner Bros., June 6, 2014)
19. “Captain Phillips”: 19.817 million (Sony/Columbia, Oct. 11, 2013)
20. “Lone Survivor”: 19.130 million (Universal, Dec. 25, 2013)
FG declares January 2nd 2015 as public holiday
The Federal Government has declared January 2nd 2015 as public holiday to mark Eid el Maloud celebration. In a statement released today by the Minister of Interior affairs, Abba Moro, the Federal government asked Muslim faithfuls to offer prayers to God for the peace and Unity of Nigeria.
Read Wale Gates Reaction To VP Sambo’s Claim That He Lost Certificates To Fire
Comedian Wale Gates has described claim by PDP vice presidential candidate, Namadi Sambo’s that he lost his certificates to fire as the greatest worst joke of 2014.
Namadi Sambo had told Independent National Electoral Commission that his
Bachelors and Masters degrees certificates in Architecture from the
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, was consumed by fire, and had submitted a
letter signed by one Alhassan Garba addressed to INEC as an
alternative.
Wale Gates raises questions on how and dates the incident happened. Continue to see more tweets as you continue....
Newly Divorced Chris Rock Already Dating His Co- Star Rosario Dawson
I don’t know what to make of this rumor, but new report claims that
Chris Rock who just announced his split from wife Malaak Compton after
more than 18 years together is allegedly dating his co-star Rosario
Dawson. Sources claim that Chris and Rosario are planning to go public
with their romance;
"They didn't want to announce it while their movie TOP 5 was still being released - cause they didn't want people thinking that Rosario is some type of home-wrecker. She's not, Chris hasn't been with his wife in about TWO YEARS . . . They got together while making Top 5 . . but kept it quiet. Now I think Chris filed the papers on Malaak because he wants to go public with it,” the source told MTO
Between Mikel Obi And His Brother, Who Is Handsomer?
Check out this lovely photo of Mikel Obi and his brother taken at Chelsea dressing room. So ladies who would you hit on, Chelsea star Mikel Obi or his brother? Lol.
32 Makeup Tips That Nobody Told You About
With a few tips and tricks, you don’t have to be a professional to have
fabulous looking makeup. It’s taken me years to learn my face shape,
what colors flatter me, how much to apply, and how to apply it so that
it looks beautiful and natural. But, I think I’ve finally perfected my
morning routine! You don’t have to spend hours doing it, either. Once
you have the know-how, you’ll see just how much makeup can accentuate
your best features and hide those that aren’t as favorable. Here are a
few makeup tips and tricks that you’ll wish you had known a long, long
time ago!
1. Repurposed Plastic Spoon
2. Blush For Your Face Type
In order to apply blush where it will be most flattering on you,
first determine your face shape. Blush not only adds color, but also
contours and defines your cheek bones. The way you apply your blush can
accentuate your best features and also soften those that are perhaps too
prominent.
3. Scotch Tape Eye Stencil
This
unconventional beauty aid will help guide you when applying eye liner
and shadows, especially if you’re going for a more daring look such as
the “cat eye”. It will also help you achieve an even and balanced look
for both eyes.
4. Disguising Under Eye Bags
Most
of us tend to just sweep a layer of concealer to the entire under eye
area, but to really conceal bags, it’s best to highlight the crease and
then apply a darker shade to the actual puffy area.
5. Eye Highlights
The
placement of highlights is very important when trying to create
naturally beautiful eye makeup. Your lighter colors (whites, creams, and
pearls) should be applied in the inner corners, the middle of the eye,
and just under your brow bone. Apply your lightest colors first, and
then move on to your darker shades.
6. How To Fix Clumpy Mascara
Let’s
face it, this happens to every tube of mascara over time. The problem
is it dries out and then starts to form unattractive lumps. To help
prevent this, don’t pump your mascara trying to get more on your wand;
you’re basically pumping air into the tube causing it to dry out even
faster.
Although mascara should be replaced every 3 to 4 months, I use to
replace mine much sooner just because it dries out so fast and creates
undesirable results. But, there’s an easy fix for that! Add a drop or
two of Visine (or any brand of eye drops) into the tube, and then rub
the wand around inside. The Visine softens the mascara liquid, making it
apply as if it were a brand new tube!
7. Lipstick Ready
Use
a baby toothbrush to exfoliate your lips. To really get the job done,
you can make a homemade lip exfoliate with sugar and coconut oil, or
easier but not as effective, cover your lips in lip balm or petroleum
jelly before scrubbing.
8. Make The Best Of Your Eye Shape
As
important as your color choices are, the placement of your shadows and
liners is just as critical; you can create just about any illusion that
you want. With careful placement, you can make your eyes appear wider,
closer set, more prominent, deeper set, etc. Determine what shape of
eyes you have, and then accentuate them accordingly.
9. Make Eyes Appear Bigger
If
you don’t already own a white pencil, invest in one now just for this
simple trick! Instead of lining your water line with dark eyeliner, use a
white pencil to create the illusion of a bigger eye. If you squint your
eyes a little at this picture comparison, you’ll see what a difference
it really makes.
10. Tightlining
What
is tightlining? It’s a way of applying your liner right in between your
lashes. This is a great way to appear as though you’re not wearing any
makeup at all, yet adding a little bit of color and definition to your
eyes, and making the base of your lashes appear thicker.
11. Make Eyeshadows Pop
Have
you ever purchased a vibrant color of shadow that once applied appears
rather dull? The key to making those colors pop is a white base. Use a
white eyeliner and cover your entire lid before applying the color of
your choice.
12. The False Eyelash Look
False lashes can be a pain, not to mention time consuming! Here are a few ways to get the look without the hassle:
1. After curling your lashes, apply a thin layer of powder before
applying your mascara. I just sweep a small blending brush across my
compact and apply it to the top and bottom of my eyelashes. I’ve also
heard that some people use baby powder, although I think they both have
virtually the same effect; creating a base that makes them appear much
fuller.
2. Apply two coats of mascara to the bottom and TOP side of your
lashes, but wait 3-5 minutes in between each coat, otherwise they tend
to get clumpy (not cute).
3. When applying your mascara, you don’t want to just move your
mascara wand from the base of your lashes up. Make sure you are moving
the mascara wand back and forth while going up. The left and right
motion will make sure every lash is covered entirely, all the way to the
tip.
4. Almost done! Now, check your lashes for any gaps. Use the tip of
your wand to apply another coat of mascara to individual lashes where
they look sparse. Even better, use a fine tipped liquid eyeliner to fine
tune and fill in any gaps.
13. Lash Curling Secret
Get
the most out of your lash curler by pinching at the very base of your
lashes, and then lifting the curler up into an inverted position. This
creates double the curl and lasts much longer!
14. Heat Your Lash Curler
15. The Perfect Match
This
is the one thing that no matter how well it’s applied, if it’s the
wrong color, it will look terrible! We all dread that our foundation
will give us a ghost face or even worse, that dreaded orange jaw line.
Because your neck isn’t exposed to the sun as much as your face, it is
much better for matching your true color.
16. Business Card Trick
When
applying mascara, hold a business card behind your lashes and apply it
in a back and forth motion starting at the roots. You can really put it
on this way, coating every lash fast!
17. Secret Eye Lift
Sweep
a light pink matte pencil across the entire length of your brow bone to
create the illusion of a higher arch, and then blend, blend, blend! It
should not be detectable.
18. Proper Contouring
When
applied right, contouring can define your cheekbones and jaw line,
reduce the look of a double chin, minimize a larger nose, and lift
sagging eyes. It’s basically using makeup to highlight and accentuate
your features. This is especially important for photos, as the camera
tends to pick up shadows and highlights better than the naked eye.
There are actual contouring and highlighting powders made just for
this, but you can also use a bronzer or powder that is a few shades
darker than your skin, and a foundation that is a few shades lighter for
highlighting. For the most part, your t-zone and under eye area is
where you want to highlight, and the outer portion of your face,
underneath your cheekbones, and your neck is where you want to define
with a darker color. Keep in mind, blending is key for a natural look!
This may take some practice at first.
19. The Line Saver
I’m
always checking my eye makeup in the case that my eyeliner isn’t in
it’s original place. Certain eyeliners are more prone to this,
especially those that aren’t water proof, but I don’t like using
waterproof makeup because it’s so darn hard to get off! I always feel
like I’m ripping my lashes off in the removal process. To keep your
liner behaving, sweep loose or pressed powder right under the eye liner
on your bottom lid. It creates somewhat of a barrier, preventing your
eyeliner from traveling downward.
20. The Lip Cheat
As
it turns out, we weren’t all blessed with Angelina Jolie’s lush lips.
Now, there are a few tricks to making them appear larger (a glossy lip
being one), but for a more dramatic effect, don’t be afraid to line your
lips just outside of your natural line. When I say just outside of your natural line, I mean slightly. You don’t want to look like a clown by over doing it!
21. Downward Strokes
Although
you want to wash your face and apply your moisturizer with upwards
strokes to help lessen fine lines and a sagging face, the opposite is
true for foundation and powder. Most of us have a little bit of hair on
our face, and it tends to grow downwards. If you apply your makeup with
upward strokes, it will cause your “peach fuzz” to stick strait up,
making it more noticeable.
22. Eyebrows & Face Shape
A
lot of us ignore our eyebrows (or have over plucked them into
non-existence) not realizing how important they are in defining our
face. There isn’t one shape that is the best, it really just depends on
your unique facial features and shape. Just like contouring, your
eyebrow shape and thickness can help soften your face shape.
23. DIY Tinted Moisturizer
This
works just as well as a B&B cream, hiding imperfections with a
really natural look; simply mix your favorite facial moisturizer with a
little bit of concealer. This way you can customize it with just the
right amount of coverage.
24. Instant Eye Lift
This
quick and easy illusion will give you an instant eye life. Draw an arch
directly above your eyebrow with your favorite highlighter, and blend
with your finger. This makes your arch look raised, making the whole eye
area look like it’s been lifted.
25. Wash & Save Your Wands
Instead
of tossing them in the trash when your mascara expires, wash and
repurpose those wands! You can use them as an eyebrow brush, even
applying a bit of color before sweeping across your brows. Or, spray
with hairspray and use them to brush and keep your eyebrows in place.
26. Clump-Free Lashes
It
may seem like a waste, but if you want clump-free lashes (so hard to
achieve, right?!) , you have to wipe your mascara wand off on a tissue
before each application. This way you can apply several coats
seamlessly.
27. Blemish Secret
Instead
of using that bulky tube of concealer to cover your blemishes, rub a
bit of it on an eyeliner brush for more precise control.
28. Soften The Line
Although
I like liquid liner and it’s ability to really define the eyes, I’m not
really a fan of the harshness of it. And, if it’s not applied
perfectly, imperfections really stand out. To soften the look, sweep a
metallic brown shadow over the liner. This not only diminishes the
hard-line, but also helps hide imperfections.
29. Make It Last
Keep
those lips kissable by sealing the deal. After your lipstick is
applied, hold a tissue over your lips and apply powder over the tissue.
This creates a matte look that lasts much longer.
30. False Eyelash 101
If
you’ve ever attempted this beauty-aid, you know that it can be quite
trying! But, false eye lashes can bring your look from drab to fab in
just a few patient minutes, and is definitely worth the time for special
occasions. The key is knowing how to apply them from the get-go,
otherwise your frustration will prevail.
31. The 3-D Lip Effect
So
simple and stunning! Use your finger to stamp a little bit of frosted
blush or eye shadow to the center of your bottom and top lip.
32. When To Toss It Out
As
much money as we spend on our beauty products, it’s hard to let it go,
but at some point your makeup becomes unhealthy for your skin and eyes.
This is especially true for anything that gets applied around your eyes,
so it’s important to give your makeup drawer a good clean out every
once in a while.
Monday, 29 December 2014
Friday, 19 December 2014
About
Welcome to Ani
Afrique En Vogue – A premier fashion trade show, consulting & event
planning company. Our professional and devoted staff are experts at organizing
and executing any and all types of fashion based events. Our staff have years
of production, fashion design, and marketing. Everything is at your
fingertips when you participate in an event or hire our staff, all events are
completely customized for your individual needs. At Ani Afrique En Vogue we
also help people who want to start or who have already started a new fashion,
or beauty based line.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)